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Configuring printer settings

If you cannot connect the parallel port printer to the port replicator after following the instructions in

To connect a parallel

port printer

, you may need to manually configure your printer settings. The following instructions explain how to configure

your settings and complete the installation of your printer.

To configure printer settings for a parallel port printer

Plug the printer cable into the Printer port

on your port replicator.

Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer.

Turn the printer on, if it is not already on.

Click

Start

, and select

Control Panel

Printers and Other Hardware

, and then

Add a Printer

When the

Add Printer Wizard

appears, click

Next

to start the installation process.

Select the

Local printer attached to this computer

option, if it is not already selected, and deselect the

Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer

option. Click

Next

When the

Select a Printer Port

window appears, select the

Use the following port

option, if it is not already

selected, and click to select

USB001 (Virtual printer port for USB)

from the drop-down menu. Click

Next

Selecting a Printer Port

Select the manufacturer and the model of your printer. This information should be included with the
documentation that accompanied your printer. Click

Next

Select a name for the connected printer, if one is not already assigned, then click

Next

10.

Select

Yes

to print a test page from the connected printer, and click

Next

11.

Click

Finish

to complete the installation process and close the wizard.

For additional information about installing and using your printer, see the documentation that accompanied your

printer.

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Summary of Contents for VAIO VGN-A600 Series

Page 1: ...left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer Go to the Sony Computing Support Web site to view the VAIO Computer Specifications which list your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information Fo...

Page 2: ...Ergonomics and Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer Page 2 ...

Page 3: ... on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Tilt the display to find the best viewing angle Also try adjusting the brightness setting of the display Following these suggestions can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue Lighting Choose a location where windows and l...

Page 4: ...ent internal heat buildup Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block ventilation Leave a space of at least 8 inches 20 cm behind the back of the computer If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour befo...

Page 5: ...ny makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting a telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Page 5 ...

Page 6: ... soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen or canned compressed air Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Your computer is equipped with a cooling fan and heat sink that help your computer maintain a safe operating temperature These areas must be kept clean and free from debris such as dust dirt pet hair or other particles that can restrict the flow of air If dust is allowed to...

Page 7: ...e screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD 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 This is a normal result of ...

Page 8: ... button 14 Power indicator 6 S1 button 15 Battery indicator 7 Keyboard 16 Hard disk drive indicator 8 Touch pad 17 Optical drive indicator 9 Memory Stick media slot2 1 Wireless LA N and Bluetooth functionality available on selected models only 2 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO high speed and high capacity capabilities Do not insert more than one Memory Stick medi...

Page 9: ... low speeds Only connect 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX cables to the Network Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port To connect the unit to a network refer to your on screen VAIO Compute...

Page 10: ...1 Microphone jack 4 USB 2 0 port1 2 Headphone jack 5 PC Card slot 3 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 6 PC Card eject button 1 Supports high full low speeds Right Page 10 ...

Page 11: ...on to eject the optical drive tray The drive eject button located next to the optical drive functions only with Microsoft Windows operating system Bottom 1 Port replicator connector 4 RELEASE switch 2 Air vents 5 Battery bay 3 LOCK UNLOCK switch 6 CONNECT button1 1 O n selected models with wireless mouse functionality Page 11 ...

Page 12: ...port 12 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX 4 Air vent 13 Composite Audio Out jacks 5 VHF UHF port 14 Composite Video Out jack 6 USB 2 0 ports2 15 S Video Out port 7 Monitor VGA port 16 Printer port 8 Volume jack 17 USB 2 0 ports2 9 DVI D port 18 DC IN port 1 O utput frequency is 48 kHz for all source sample rates except 32 kHz and 44 1 kHz 2 Supports high full low speeds The pri...

Page 13: ...nter port 5 DVI D port 12 USB 2 0 ports1 6 Optical Out port Output frequency 96 kHz2 48 kHz 44 kHz Variable 13 DC IN port 7 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX 1 Supports high full low speeds 2 O utput frequency is 48 kHz for all source sample rates except 32 kHz and 44 1 kHz Page 13 ...

Page 14: ...key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps Lock Press this key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press Shift while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off Scroll Lock...

Page 15: ...Using Special Buttons Your VAIO computer is equipped with a variety of audio and video oriented function buttons Volume Brightness Magnify screen and S1 Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...ol the audio output on your computer 3 Brightness The Brightness button located between the Magnify screen and Volume buttons toggles brightness levels for the computer s LCD screen There are three brightness settings Auto Brightness and Max The brightness button illuminates when the brightness level is set to Brightness or Max 4 Magnify screen The Magnify screen button located next to the compute...

Page 17: ...All Programs and then VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears 2 Click the List tab and double click S Button The S Button window appears 3 Click to select a key assignment from the S1 drop down menu 4 Click OK 5 Depending on the key assignment you may be able to customize the S1 button further by clicking Advanced From the S Button window you can click Help to bring up the Help ...

Page 18: ... of external light The automatic sensor is engaged the first time you turn on your computer To override the automatic setting and manually adjust the brightness follow these steps Press the Brightness button located next to the Volume buttons and select one of the three brightness settings Auto Brightness and Max Press the Fn and F6 keys to increase brightness Press the Fn and F5 keys to decrease ...

Page 19: ...yboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 19 ...

Page 20: ...yboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 20 ...

Page 21: ...rograms F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one program to the next The Escape key cancels commands The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it The operator keys provide a variety of commands For example in many programs instead of choosing the S...

Page 22: ...earch from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computer from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Displays the ...

Page 23: ...y Select one display when playing a DVD Connect the cable s before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work Fn F12 Puts the system into Hibernate mode a power management state To return the system to normal operating mode press the power button Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Fn Esc Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to t...

Page 24: ... or Keyboard Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards To function properly the device you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Page 24 ...

Page 25: ...ocating Controls and Ports for more information One USB port supports one USB connection Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard 2 If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation some devices require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accom...

Page 26: ... keyboard when the computer is on or off However disconnecting the mouse or keyboard when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a mouse or keyboard Unplug the USB cable from the USB port Page 26 ...

Page 27: ... Left mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions 2 Wheel button Rotate the wheel to scroll up or down on the LCD screen 3 Right mouse button Press to perform specific mouse functions Wireless mouse bottom 1 Power switch Slide power switch to turn the mouse on or off 2 CONNECT button Press to enable communication between your VAIO computer and the wireless mouse Page 27 ...

Page 28: ...s mouse as shown Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse If your wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced When your wireless mouse is not being used for extended periods of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Page 28 ...

Page 29: ...Slide the power button on the wireless mouse to the ON position Connecting the mouse 3 Turn on your computer 4 Reach underneath the right side of the computer and press the CONNECT button 5 Immediately press the CONNECT button on the wireless mouse Make sure to press the CONNECT button on the wireless mouse within 30 seconds after pressing the CONNECT button on the computer The wireless mouse must...

Page 30: ...uter and your wireless mouse Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the Connect buttons located underneath the right side of the computer and on the bottom of the mouse to establish the communication between the equipment Verify the infrared receiver on the computer s front panel is free of obstructions that may prevent proper operation Avoid using radio controlled toy...

Page 31: ...he Touch Pad Describing the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Page 31 ...

Page 32: ...he Touch Pad Describing the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Page 32 ...

Page 33: ...ce Sliding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Moving your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally Equivalent to scrolling horizontally The scroll function i...

Page 34: ...lect the List tab and double click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears To disable the touch pad 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Click VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center dialog box appears 3 Select the List tab and double click Built in Pointing Device The Built in Pointing Device dialog box appears 4 Click to deselect the Enable checkbox and clic...

Page 35: ...ocalized version of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system Under certain conditions some third party software applications may not function properly To Change the Language Option 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box a...

Page 36: ...d then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats shortcut menu to view the available country or language choices Select the desired country or language 4 Click Customize to change the number currency time and date set...

Page 37: ... Start and then Control Panel 2 In the left panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click UI Design Selector 4 Click or to view the designs 5 Click Apply to select a design that appears in the center window The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 6 Click OK Page 37 ...

Page 38: ...O computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source Page 38 ...

Page 39: ... receive your computer To charge the battery and begin using the computer immediately insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power Page 39 ...

Page 40: ...connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Page 40 ...

Page 41: ...off 3 If necessary adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Your computer comes with a brightness sensor that automatically increases and decreases the LCD screen s brightness level depending on the amount of external light To override the automatic setting and manually adjust the brightness follow these steps Press the Brightness button located next to the Volume buttons See Using Special Buttons ...

Page 42: ...a second rechargeable battery to extend your computing time For information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power for more information When operating your computer on battery power your computer s CPU speed is reduced The battery that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Some VAIO personal computers may function only with a genuine S...

Page 43: ...t To charge it for future use install the battery and then connect the AC adapter to power your computer The battery charges from AC power regardless if the computer is on or off For information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power Page 43 ...

Page 44: ...de of the battery bay cover should click into the grooves on the battery Inserting a Battery 4 With the battery securely inserted into the battery bay cover align the hooks on the battery bay cover with the grooves inside the battery bay 5 Lower the battery into the battery bay until you hear it click Securing the Battery 6 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch to LOCK If a port replicator is attached to y...

Page 45: ...es prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate If you are using battery power save your data frequently to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode See Using power saving modes for more information Page 45 ...

Page 46: ...move a battery 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Turn the computer over so the bottom panel is facing up 3 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch to UNLOCK and then slide the RELEASE switch in the direction of the arrow to lift the battery bay cover Removing the Battery 4 Holding the battery bay cover steady gently pry the tabs located on either side of the battery bay cover from the grooves in the b...

Page 47: ...ay the power icon on the taskbar 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Advanced tab and then select Always show icon on the taskbar in the Options box The power icon appears on the taskbar See the power icon descriptions below for more information You can roll...

Page 48: ...r the battery will charge faster when the computer is off Charging the battery takes several hours Charge the battery at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require more time to charge 1 Insert the battery into the battery bay 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery as long as the computer is using AC power The battery ...

Page 49: ...ry heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery away from heat sources Keep the battery dry Do not open or disassemble the battery Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock Battery life is shorter in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Some VAIO personal computers may function only with a genuine Sony battery Page 49 ...

Page 50: ...g Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and power schemes to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Page 50 ...

Page 51: ...ossible setting without being completely off Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the setting you select Since some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode 1 Click the Sta...

Page 52: ...s for power scheme box and click Save As in the Power schemes box The Save Scheme window appears 4 Type a name for your customized power scheme and click OK The power scheme you created appears in the Power schemes box If you want to delete a power scheme select the power scheme and click Delete When the Delete Scheme window appears click Yes To customize your power properties 1 Click Start on the...

Page 53: ...ormance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Alarms tab and then select the type of alarm you want the computer to activate a low or a critical battery alarm 4 Drag the slider to the battery level at which you want the computer to activate the alarm By default the Low battery alarm is set to 10 percent 5 Click OK To further customize your...

Page 54: ...ted in the computer If the Power icon is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification area see To display the Power icon on the taskbar Power Meter The Power Meter window may appear slightly different on your computer depending on the number of batteries your computer supports To display the Power icon on the taskbar 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and...

Page 55: ... connection to the Internet The New Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 55 ...

Page 56: ... connection to the Internet The New Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 56 ...

Page 57: ...ephone Cable Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may no...

Page 58: ...t If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 58 ...

Page 59: ...location information see Locating Controls and Ports Connecting an Ethernet Cable 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port and the other into the network connection To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a network connection 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Conn...

Page 60: ...t If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 60 ...

Page 61: ... You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the tabs to view options 4 Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes 5 Click OK Page 61 ...

Page 62: ...make it easy to gain access to networks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and Support and then Networking and the Web Types of Networks The computers represented in this illustration are for representative purposes only and may not be identical to the model you purchased Page 62 ...

Page 63: ...een 10 and 100 Mbps To connect to a local area network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information Connecting an Ethernet Cable 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard appe...

Page 64: ...work resources See Microsoft Windows Help by clicking Help and Support from the Start menu and then clicking Networking and the Web in the left panel To connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information 2 From the Start menu poin...

Page 65: ...n see To connect to a wireless network Option 1 or To connect to a wireless network Option 2 A computer to computer ad hoc network is one in which a local network 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 For more information ...

Page 66: ...he Wireless Device Switch window appears Select the Enable Wireless LAN option and click OK If your computer does not come with Bluetooth technology proceed with step 4 You may also double click the Wireless LAN ON or Bluetooth ON icon on the Taskbar Notification area to open the Wireless Device Switch window Wireless Device Switch 3 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and t...

Page 67: ...r the key 7 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 8 Click Connect Wireless Network Connection If the network does not appear in the list of available wireless networks 1 On the Wireless Network Connection window click Change advanced settings under Related Tasks The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the Wireless Networks tab if it is not already sel...

Page 68: ... network key in the Network key box if it is required by the selected authentication method 8 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 9 Click OK The network name appears in the Preferred networks list box To set up a computer to computer ad hoc network The computer to computer ad hoc network is only supported by the IEEE 802 11b wireless standard 1 Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON ...

Page 69: ... Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 9 Type the WEP network key in the Network key box if it is required by the selected authentication method 10 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 11 Click to select This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used 12 Click OK 13 Click OK a second time on the Wireless Network Co...

Page 70: ...g remote documents files or resources may result in data loss To disconnect from a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears 3 Cl...

Page 71: ...of that connection To check your network connection status 1 Click Start on the taskbar and click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 Click the enabled network connection to open the connection status window Wireless Network Connection Status Page 71 ...

Page 72: ...Bluetooth devices within a range of up to 32 feet1 With Bluetooth technology your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on the use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to verify that use of the Bluetooth feature on your computer is permitted 1 A ctual range depends on environment...

Page 73: ...oards Some Bluetooth devices may not work with your computer depending on the type of equipment software version and other factors Before purchasing a Bluetooth device check its operating environment requirements A computer with Bluetooth features can Send files and images between compatible devices Exchange vCards electronic business cards Connect to the Internet using a dial up connection Print ...

Page 74: ...ess LAN see Using wireless network connections selected models only To establish a Bluetooth connection 1 On your computer move the WIRELESS switch to ON The Wireless Device Switch window appears You may also double click the Wireless LAN ON or Bluetooth ON icon on the Taskbar Notification area to open the Wireless Device Switch window Wireless Device Switch 2 Click to select the Enable Bluetooth ...

Page 75: ...d check box and then click Next The wizard searches for available Bluetooth devices 9 Click to select the available device that you want to add and then click Next Add Bluetooth Device Wizard 10 Select a passkey option A passkey is a private code entered by the user to enable two Bluetooth devices to communicate When the same code is entered on both devices communication becomes possible The passk...

Page 76: ...tructs you to enter the passkey on the Bluetooth device to which you want to connect If the passkey is not entered within approximately 30 seconds authentication fails 12 Once you successfully connected to the Bluetooth Device click Finish to close the wizard Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Page 76 ...

Page 77: ...Hardware and then click Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Devices window appears 3 Click the Hardware tab Bluetooth Devices 4 Select USB Bluetooth Device and then click Properties The USB Bluetooth Device Properties window appears 5 Click the Advanced tab and type a new name in the Name text box USB Bluetooth Device Properties 6 Click OK To see the new USB Bluetooth Device name turn off the Bluetoot...

Page 78: ...the Options window 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Devices window appears 2 Select the Options tab Bluetooth Devices 3 Set your desired preferences and click OK For more information about preferences click the Bluetooth settings link near the bottom of the window Page 78 ...

Page 79: ...evices You may also click the Bluetooth icon on the Taskbar Notification area 2 When the Bluetooth Devices window appears select the Devices tab if it is not already selected 3 Click to select the Bluetooth device from the devices list and then click Remove This may take a few seconds to complete 4 Click OK to close the Bluetooth Devices window Page 79 ...

Page 80: ...d by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether Large files may occasionally become corrupted due to radio wave interference during continuous transfer All Bluetooth devices must b...

Page 81: ...s and DVDs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical drive installed on your computer Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Page 81 ...

Page 82: ...s and DVDs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical drive installed on your computer Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Page 82 ...

Page 83: ... Click to DVD Make picture or personal video DVDs Use JPEG BMP of TIFF files for slide shows import MPEG AVI or Microsoft DVR MS files for video or capture footage from an i LINK IEEE 1394 camera or analog source Page 83 ...

Page 84: ... for your Sony ATRAC CD Walkman or backup your existing collection of discs SonicStage Mastering Studio Make music CDs from your collection of vinyl records or cassette tapes Sonic RecordNow Make music CDs from MP3 WMA WAV and CDA files or backup your existing collection of discs Page 84 ...

Page 85: ...Data Backup Sonic RecordNow Make custom data CDs or DVDs with drag and drop ease or backup your existing collection of discs Page 85 ...

Page 86: ...ace a disc on the drive tray with the label facing up You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the label of the side you want to play facing up Inserting a Disc 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the disc clicks securely into place If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive an...

Page 87: ...The drive tray slides out If the Eject button does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button 4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 87 ...

Page 88: ...VD ROM Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD and most DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD DVD R and DVD RW Records to DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW Records to DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW Do not remove the optical drive when the computer is in a...

Page 89: ... the volume for playing CDs and DVDs Some programs have built in volume controls which you can adjust If there are no volume controls then adjust the volume of your computer s built in speakers by using the Volume buttons which are located above the keyboard Press the left Volume button to decrease the volume Press the right Volume button to increase the volume An on screen display may appear noti...

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Page 91: ...or CD RW disc into the optical drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action CD Drive 2 Open Windows Explorer by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously 3 In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy and either Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical drive1 name Drag the file s or folder s onto the optic...

Page 92: ...Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc 1 The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 92 ...

Page 93: ...Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in your computer s optical drive and view the video on a TV or other multimedia display Page 93 ...

Page 94: ...enables you to connect an external display to the computer and instantly view an image on the connected display If you use more than one TV connection at the same time Plug and Display may not work properly Your TV may have standard video or S Video connection capability Select one option from the following instructions Option 1 1 Connect an S Video cable optional directly into the S Video Out jac...

Page 95: ...o cable with double RCA plugs at each end into the appropriate jacks on your compatible TV 4 Switch the TV input channel to external input See the guide that accompanied your TV for information on how to switch to external input Page 95 ...

Page 96: ...rogram to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program 5 Select a display 1 Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information 6 Insert the DVD into the optical drive Systems equipped with a CD RW DVD ROM drive can read most DVD R media Some discs recorded at 20 or...

Page 97: ...Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio video AV cable from the AV Out jack on the computer Page 97 ...

Page 98: ...ams 2 Select a DVD software program to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD...

Page 99: ... adapter to the computer See Connecting the AC adapter for more information 2 Insert the disc into the optical drive See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for more information 3 Click Start All Programs and select the DVD software program you want to use from the submenu You can also reference the online help guides supplied with the program Do not strike or shake the computer while copying files...

Page 100: ...nnections Your computer is compatible with many popular printers However to ensure the best performance printers must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Page 100 ...

Page 101: ...printer for more information To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on your computer or port replicator if applicable See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer The Found New Hardware Wizard appears Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that acco...

Page 102: ...oftware but some printers require separate driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your printer for more information The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only The port replicator must use power from the AC adapter in order to provide parallel port printer connection Do not use battery power when connecting a printer Page 102 ...

Page 103: ...w the on screen instructions 4 Make sure the computer recognizes the printer Follow these steps Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes If the computer recognizes the printer it will be listed in the Printers and Other Hardware window If the computer does not recognize the printer you may need to install the printer driver software See the guide that accom...

Page 104: ...rocess 6 Select the Local printer attached to this computer option if it is not already selected and deselect the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer option Click Next 7 When the Select a Printer Port window appears select the Use the following port option if it is not already selected and click to select USB001 Virtual printer port for USB from the drop down menu Click Next ...

Page 105: ... printer cable when the computer is on or off Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a printer Unplug the printer cable from the computer Page 105 ...

Page 106: ...Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO computer is equipped with a Memory Stick slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick media Page 106 ...

Page 107: ...ith compatible Memory Stick PRO devices VAIO computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only Currently MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available Memory Stick Duo media Provides the same features and benefits of MagicGate Memory Stick media in a form that is 1 3 smaller in size Memory Stick media Provides data storage only The Memo...

Page 108: ...g up and toward the Memory Stick media slot Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer The Memory Stick media slot supports Memory Stick Duo media with or without the adapter 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks Inser...

Page 109: ...rganize your images or data stored on the Memory Stick media If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick media then follow these steps To view the contents 1 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click Sony MemoryStick The Sony MemoryStick window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Page 109 ...

Page 110: ...ile the write protect tab in the LOCK position When you slide the tab to the un LOCK position you can write to or modify your Memory Stick media s contents Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write Protect Tab 1 Some Memory Stick media do not have a write protect tab and the location ...

Page 111: ...iously saved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Back up important data before formatting the media To format Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot See To insert Memory Stick media for more information 2 From the Start menu click All Programs select Memory Stick Utility and click M...

Page 112: ...e media to finish reading or writing data To remove Memory Stick media 1 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media 2 Make sure the access light is off 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 4 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may not eject comp...

Page 113: ...Floppy Disk Drives Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Page 113 ...

Page 114: ...Floppy Disk Drives Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Page 114 ...

Page 115: ...mputer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Plug the USB cable with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port The Found New Hardware pop up message appears Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Page 115 ...

Page 116: ...h the label facing up 2 Push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a Floppy Disk Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Close all programs that access the floppy disk 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk To avoid losing data do not push...

Page 117: ...Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets direct sunlight and heat sources Page 117 ...

Page 118: ...ing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware ...

Page 119: ...Storing a floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Storing a Floppy Disk Drive Page 119 ...

Page 120: ...connect devices such as an optical drive or floppy disk drive See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer These slots are compatible with CardBus You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card Page 120 ...

Page 121: ...ard into the slot this may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not damage the connector pins but damage may occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the PC Card slot while the computer is being transported Inserting a PC Card Page 121...

Page 122: ...ard into the slot this may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not damage the connector pins but damage may occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the PC Card slot while the computer is being transported Inserting a PC Card Page 122...

Page 123: ...ff PC Cards draw power from the computer when they are inserted into the PC Card slot whether or not you use the card If you are not using your PC Card and you are using a battery as a power source remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot to conserve battery power Page 123 ...

Page 124: ...he Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the PC Card is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 5 Push the Release button The Release button pops out 6 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card pops out 7 Gently pull the card out of the slot Page 124 ...

Page 125: ...ove a PC Card while the computer is off 1 Push the Release button once The Release button pops out 2 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card pops out 3 Gently pull the card out of the slot Page 125 ...

Page 126: ...rademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and prope...

Page 127: ...rademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and prope...

Page 128: ... device The i LINK port supports transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the programs you use See the help guide that accompanied your program for more information To connect an i LINK digital video recorder 1 Turn on the digital video DV device and the computer 2 Plug t...

Page 129: ...ct the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off Simply unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on the computer Disconnecting the cable when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 129 ...

Page 130: ...ital video camera recorder three different ways Select one set of instructions from the following list If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled programs the Digital Video Device window appears when you connect the camera to the computer Select the program you want to use in this window and click OK Click Start and click All Programs Select a program in which to vie...

Page 131: ...Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Page 131 ...

Page 132: ...r monitor is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port on the computer 3 If it is not already on turn on the computer monitor 4 Press the Fn F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both the computer and monitor You cannot use the Monitor VGA port on your computer when a port replicator is connected to the computer Use the Monitor VGA po...

Page 133: ... multimedia computer monitor or projector 1 Plug the device into an AC outlet 2 Plug the device cable into the Monitor VGA port on your computer If you are using a multimedia computer monitor which has built in speakers and a microphone plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack on your computer to hear sound To locate the Monitor port and Headphone jack see Locating Controls and Ports in the Se...

Page 134: ...combination to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both See Selecting a display for more information See the guide that accompanied your projector for more information on its installation and use Page 134 ...

Page 135: ...o adjust the Plug and Display settings Select one display LCD or an external display when playing a DVD When using a TV cable connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work You may not be able to display the computer screen LCD and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Plug and Dis...

Page 136: ...connect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the monitor VGA cable from your computer s port Disconnecting the external display when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 136 ...

Page 137: ...h additional speakers and you wish to enhance the sound quality of your computer shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Make sure the speakers are designed for computer use See Connecting the speakers with built in infrared receiver for instructions about how to connect external speakers supplied with the A V port replicator Page 137 ...

Page 138: ...tic field may damage the data stored on the floppy disks To connect speakers to your computer 1 Turn down the volume of the speakers 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack on the computer 3 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the speaker Connecting Speakers See the guide that accompanied your speakers for more information on its installation and use Page 138 ...

Page 139: ...Disconnecting speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphone jack on the computer Page 139 ...

Page 140: ...k to cancel any Mute check boxes that are selected Sound device Function Master Volume Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones Wave Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume CD Player Adjust the volume of the CD in the optical drive Microphone Adjust the internal or external microphone volume PC Beep Adjust t...

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Page 142: ...he Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties window appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window which lists the hardware devices appears 4 Double click the icon representing name of the optical drive such as DVD CD ROM drives 5 Double click the listed drive name and click the Propertie...

Page 143: ...icrophone to your computer to enable the sound input to your computer Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use If you wish to purchase a microphone shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 143 ...

Page 144: ...crophone jack1 on the computer Connecting a Microphone See the guide that accompanied your microphone for more information on its installation and use 1 A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 144 ...

Page 145: ...Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the microphone cable from the Microphone jack on the computer Page 145 ...

Page 146: ...d Close the Recording Control window For help using Sound Recorder click Help in the Sound Recorder window To adjust the volume for recording sound You can only adjust the volume for recording in the Recording Control window 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then Sounds and Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Pr...

Page 147: ...tor 1 Composite Audio In jacks 10 Speaker jacks right and left 2 Composite Video In jack 11 Optical Out port Output frequency 96 kHz1 48 kHz 44 kHz Variable 3 S Video In port 12 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX 4 Air vent 13 Composite Audio Out jacks 5 VHF UHF port 14 Composite Video Out jack 6 USB 2 0 ports2 15 S Video Out port 7 Monitor VGA port 16 Printer port 8 Volume jack...

Page 148: ...t 4 Monitor VGA port 11 Printer port 5 DVI D port 12 USB 2 0 ports2 6 Optical Out port Output frequency 96 kHz2 48 kHz 44 kHz Variable 13 DC IN port 7 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX 1 Supports high full low speeds 2 O utput frequency is 48 kHz for all source sample rates except 32 kHz and 44 1 kHz Page 148 ...

Page 149: ...tor 1 Composite Audio In jacks 10 Speaker jacks right and left 2 Composite Video In jack 11 Optical Out port Output frequency 96 kHz1 48 kHz 44 kHz Variable 3 S Video In port 12 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX 4 Air vent 13 Composite Audio Out jacks 5 VHF UHF port 14 Composite Video Out jack 6 USB 2 0 ports2 15 S Video Out port 7 Monitor VGA port 16 Printer port 8 Volume jack...

Page 150: ...t 4 Monitor VGA port 11 Printer port 5 DVI D port 12 USB 2 0 ports2 6 Optical Out port Output frequency 96 kHz2 48 kHz 44 kHz Variable 13 DC IN port 7 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX 1 Supports high full low speeds 2 O utput frequency is 48 kHz for all source sample rates except 32 kHz and 44 1 kHz Page 150 ...

Page 151: ...omputer and disconnect all attached devices 2 On the bottom of the computer slide the port replicator cover down until the port replicator connector is completely visible Sliding the Port Replicator Cover 3 Align the connector on the bottom of the computer with the latch and the port replicator connector 4 Gently push the computer down until it clicks into place Connecting the Port Replicator 5 Ma...

Page 152: ...to the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator turns on Connecting the AC Adapter to the Port Replicator You can charge the battery by installing it before you connect the port replicator The battery automatically charges once you connect the AC adapter 8 Turn on the computer Page 152 ...

Page 153: ...e port replicator 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord 3 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch to UNLOCK 4 Lift the computer away from the port replicator Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 153 ...

Page 154: ...D and video viewing personal video recording and music playback This section describes how to set up your TV TV channels set top box and other features The hardware configuration of your computer may vary from the illustrations shown in this section Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport to see the specifications sheet for your computer Page 154 ...

Page 155: ...guration of your computer may vary from the illustrations shown To view the specific hardware configuration for your computer see the online specifications sheet Before you begin setting up the cables and connections you must attach the A V port replicator to your computer See Connecting the Port Replicator for instructions The A V port replicator must be attached to the computer at all times when...

Page 156: ...nnect your computer to a TV cable or antenna is the TV coaxial cable supplied with the A V port replicator One end connects to the computer s VHF UHF port and the other end connects to the cable service access or antenna TV coaxial cable Connecting to standard cable access CATV Option 1 1 Connect one end of the coaxial cable supplied to your cable service access 2 Connect the other end of the coax...

Page 157: ...l to your antenna outlet Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer optional 2 Connect the coaxial cable feed connector optional to the VHF UHF combiner transformer 3 Connect the TV coaxial cable supplied from the feed connector to the VHF UHF port on the port replicator Option 2 1 Connect both ends of the antenna s twin lead cable to the screw type grips on the combiner transforme...

Page 158: ...sories Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable optional to your cable service access Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set top box STB 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable optional to the Out jack on your STB Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter device optional 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable supplied to the double connection end ...

Page 159: ... jacks on the back panel of your STB unit matching the plug and jack colors 4 Connect the other RCA jacks of the stereo A V dubbing cable into the Composite Audio R IN Composite Audio L IN and Composite Video IN jacks on the port replicator matching the plug and jack colors To connect in STB mode Option 2 Page 159 ...

Page 160: ...r end of the S Video cable into the appropriate port on your compatible VCR or camcorder To connect with an audio cable Dual RCA plugs 1 Connect an audio cable with double RCA plugs at each end optional into the composite audio L and R In jacks located on the port replicator 2 Connect the other ends of the audio cable into the appropriate ports on your compatible VCR or camcorder To connect with a...

Page 161: ...rt replicator comes with a remote control and speakers which have a built in infrared IR remote control receiver The speakers must be plugged into one of the computer s USB ports in order to receive the signals from the remote control Page 161 ...

Page 162: ...your remote control Remote Control 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound 2 Channel number buttons 0 9 Press to select specific channels Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection 3 JUMP button Press to go to the previous channel Press again to return to the current channel 4 LIVE TV button Press to watch current TV programming Page 162 ...

Page 163: ...n the VAIO Zone software 9 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume 10 STANDBY button Press to place the system into Stand by mode Note You cannot place the computer into Stand by mode when certain VAIO Zone functions are running 11 ENTER button Press to activate channel selection See Channel number buttons 12 REC button Press to begin recording Note The REC function is available for VAIO ...

Page 164: ...his button 16 TOOLS button Press to display an option menu while using a VAIO Zone software feature such as playing music or watching a photo slide show 17 Direction arrows and ENTER button Press a direction arrow to locate and select options in VAIO Zone software Press ENTER to activate the selection 18 CONTROLS button Press to display the playback controls in VAIO Zone software Press again to hi...

Page 165: ...ith built in infrared receiver 1 Connect the mini jack end of the audio cable which is attached to the right speaker to the Volume jack on the port replicator 2 Connect the USB cable which is attached to the left speaker to one of the USB connectors on the port replicator 3 Connect the two audio cables with jack connectors to the Speaker Right and Left jacks on the port replicator Make sure the co...

Page 166: ...The infrared receiver must be visible in a line of sight with your remote control in order to function properly Page 166 ...

Page 167: ...rting VAIO Zone software for the first time you are prompted to set up your TV channel source and establish the listings for your local TV program guide The VAIO Zone setup wizard opens automatically to provide step by step instructions Page 167 ...

Page 168: ...uter s time and date settings are correct The time and date settings are displayed in the Windows taskbar notification area To correct these settings 1 Right click with your mouse or use the touch pad s right button A shortcut menu appears 2 Select Adjust Date Time and a dialog box appears 3 Correct the date and time if necessary Page 168 ...

Page 169: ...nel of the computer 2 Press the VAIO button on the remote control The VAIO Zone main window appears 3 Use the direction arrows and ENTER button to locate options and activate selections To start VAIO Zone software with the wireless mouse or touch pad 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Zone from the Start menu The VAIO Zone main window appears 2 Use the mouse or touch pad to locat...

Page 170: ...ect the option that best describes your TV connection type and select Next Cable or Satellite with a set top box Select this option if your TV signal is received through a digital cable or satellite service set top box Cable without a set top box Select this option if you are using a TV coaxial cable to connect the cable service access wall outlet directly to your computer Antenna Select this opti...

Page 171: ...s scanning for TV channels you may see or hear intermittent TV programming This is part of the channel scanning process VAIO Zone Setup wizard Channel scanning in process When channel scanning is complete the wizard displays available channels VAIO Zone Setup wizard Scanning complete Page 171 ...

Page 172: ...ronic TV program guide VAIO Zone Setup wizard Set up electronic TV program guide 6 Select Yes to begin iEPG setup The iEPG Channel Setup Step 1 appears If you are not connected to the Internet you cannot set up the electronic TV program guide iEPG VAIO Zone software begins playing a current TV program iEPG Channel Setup Step 1 Page 172 ...

Page 173: ...he remote control or wireless mouse to select your service provider Select Continue A listing of available TV channels appears iEPG Channel Setup Step 3 9 Use the remote control or the mouse to scroll through the TV channel lineup to verify that the listing is correct Select Yes to confirm the lineup 10 Press Guide on the remote control to view the electronic TV program guide or press Live TV on t...

Page 174: ...ontent to DVDs Listening to music and creating your own audio CDs Creating slide shows using your favorite photos adding personal touches like music and transition effects Locating VAIO Zone software Help You can find instructions and other helpful information about VAIO Zone software in the software s Help To access the Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Point t...

Page 175: ...fore you upgrade your computer s memory read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer refer to the VAIO Computer Specifications Page 175 ...

Page 176: ...oreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hol...

Page 177: ... do not open the module package until you are ready to install it The package protects the module from Electrostatic discharge ESD The hardware configuration of your computer may vary from the illustrations shown For information about the specific hardware configuration for your computer memory upgrades and which memory modules to use refer to your VAIO Computer Specifications Page 177 ...

Page 178: ...the memory bay To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screw s 5 Remove the memory bay cover carefully 6 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity Avoid touching any part of the motherboard or other components inside the computer 7 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs...

Page 179: ...nto place 3 When the module is correctly seated close the memory bay 4 Replace the fastening screw s on the memory bay 5 Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information Page 179 ...

Page 180: ...for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Turn the computer over and use a screwdriver to loosen and remove the two screws on the bottom of the computer To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screw s 5 Turn the computer over again and position the computer so you are looking at the keyboard 6 Use a small screwdriver to press t...

Page 181: ...ect such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity Avoid touching any part of the motherboard or other components inside the computer 9 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs see arrows No 1 and pulling out the module in the direction of arrow No 2 See To install a memory module for more information Removing a Memory Module Page 181 ...

Page 182: ...talling a New Memory Module 2 Push the module down until it snaps into place 3 When the module is correctly seated gently flip the keyboard back over the computer making sure the keyboard is also correctly seated 4 Replace the fastening screws on the bottom of the computer 5 Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information Page 182 ...

Page 183: ...taskbar point to All Programs and then click VAIO Control Center 3 Select the List tab and double click System Information The System Information dialog box appears 4 Make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter System Information Pa...

Page 184: ... turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery and press the Power button to tur...

Page 185: ... turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery and press the Power button to tur...

Page 186: ... turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery and press the Power button to tur...

Page 187: ...ute second Press Enter 4 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load factory default values appears 5 Press the Enter key The Load Optimal Defaults window appears 6 Select Ok and press Enter 7 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Save configuration changes and exit setup window appears 8 Select Ok and pres...

Page 188: ...lize the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive then remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears 6 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu 7 Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load factory default val...

Page 189: ...Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the...

Page 190: ...ese steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press U 3 Press R to select restart 3 If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and ...

Page 191: ...r s fan You can use the power schemes to lower the CPU speed To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes1 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select Portable Laptop in the Power schemes box 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK 1 A vailable on selected models only Page 191 ...

Page 192: ... slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed Page 192 ...

Page 193: ...Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press and hold the Windows key and press D twice Page 193 ...

Page 194: ...ndows Updates Web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates To use the Automatic Updates feature 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Security Center The Windows Security Center window appears 3 Click Automatic Updates The Aut...

Page 195: ...ndows Updates Web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates To use the Automatic Updates feature 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Security Center The Windows Security Center window appears 3 Click Automatic Updates The Aut...

Page 196: ...on area If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appear 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon again The Norton Internet Security window appears If you have previously registered this antivirus software the Norton Internet Security window automatically appears 2 Click Live Upda...

Page 197: ...Battery How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 197 ...

Page 198: ...Battery How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 198 ...

Page 199: ...When is the computer using AC power When the computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed Page 199 ...

Page 200: ...When should I recharge the battery When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long time Page 200 ...

Page 201: ...When should I replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Page 201 ...

Page 202: ...Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm No it is normal for the battery to be warm when it is powering the computer Page 202 ...

Page 203: ...but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Page 203 ...

Page 204: ...nate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Hibernate tab 4 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation Page 204 ...

Page 205: ...nd the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Page 205 ...

Page 206: ...nd the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Page 206 ...

Page 207: ...er PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not experien...

Page 208: ...ctions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer is on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 208 ...

Page 209: ...ctions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer is on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 209 ...

Page 210: ...structions supplied with the access point Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Page 210 ...

Page 211: ...o maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point inst...

Page 212: ...is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard or both the IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g standards selected models only High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate Page 212 ...

Page 213: ...large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move the computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact For more information see Checking your network connection status Change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Page 213 ...

Page 214: ...802 11a device Computers with built in wireless LAN support the IEEE 802 11b standard only Devices connecting to a wireless LAN using the IEEE 802 11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE 802 11b standard Page 214 ...

Page 215: ...requency 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 refer to connectivity information contained in your access point instructions Page 215 ...

Page 216: ...hat do I do Two computers with built in wireless LAN may loose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on both computers so the key matches Page 216 ...

Page 217: ...s best when the devices are within 32 feet 10 meters of each other The discovery option on your computer may be disabled To ensure the discovery option is available follow these steps 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Devices window appears 3 On the Options tab click to select the Turn discovery on check box...

Page 218: ...s best when the devices are within 32 feet 10 meters of each other The discovery option on your computer may be disabled To ensure the discovery option is available follow these steps 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Devices window appears 3 On the Options tab click to select the Turn discovery on check box...

Page 219: ...om other devices To enable Bluetooth device connections follow these steps 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Devices window appears 3 On the Options tab click to select the Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer check box 4 Click OK Page 219 ...

Page 220: ...erify the notification feature is enabled follow these steps 1 From the Start menu click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then click Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Devices window appears 3 On the Options tab click to select the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box 4 Click OK Page 220 ...

Page 221: ...rence from other devices may also stop communication altogether Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected Please note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large file...

Page 222: ... your computer transmits a radio frequency of 2 4 GHz Sensitive locations such as hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on the use of Bluetooth devices due to radio interference Check with facility staff to verify that use of the Bluetooth feature on your computer is permitted Page 222 ...

Page 223: ... as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 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 3 Wipe off any remaining...

Page 224: ... as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 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 3 Wipe off any remaining...

Page 225: ...d may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical drive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions on how to clean it Page 225 ...

Page 226: ...rive If the Eject button does not work click Start on the Windows taskbar and click My Computer Right click the optical drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole near the Eject button Page 226 ...

Page 227: ...er software is installed Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties window appears 2 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears If an X or an exclamation point appear on the listed device you may need to ena...

Page 228: ...See Using power saving modes for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If the display mode is set to external display use the Fn F7 key combination...

Page 229: ... display resolution may not be properly set To adjust the display resolution see Selecting a display for more information It is recommended that you adjust the display resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller depending on the size of the external display screen Page 229 ...

Page 230: ...How do I adjust the image on the TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the help guide that accompanied your display for more information Page 230 ...

Page 231: ...g the A V Out jack plug the audio video AV cable into the computer before you start the computer To change the video resolution follow these instructions 1 Right click the desktop and select Properties from the shortcut menu The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of...

Page 232: ...How do I switch the computer screen LCD from LCD to TV Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information Page 232 ...

Page 233: ...puter resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate 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 then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Cl...

Page 234: ...puter resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate 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 then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Cl...

Page 235: ...Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer Page 235 ...

Page 236: ...Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer Page 236 ...

Page 237: ...Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer Page 237 ...

Page 238: ...Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer Page 238 ...

Page 239: ... then press R Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off press the power button again to restart the computer If you are using a wireless optical mouse Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button on the mouse and the computer to reestablish the connection between the two devices Verify the infrared receiver on the computer s front panel i...

Page 240: ...ume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source Se...

Page 241: ...ume control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source Se...

Page 242: ...d If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See that program s help guide for more information Your speakers may be set to mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled See Adjusting the sound and Enabling the sound for more information Page 242 ...

Page 243: ...ftware The Line In sound device may not be muted Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon on the Windows taskbar and select Open Master Volume The Master Volume window appears 2 Click to select the Mute check box for the Line In device Page 243 ...

Page 244: ...release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing proble...

Page 245: ...release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing proble...

Page 246: ... Selection box and then click Apply to install your settings You may need to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to make your selections 3 Click OK to close the window If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel and Printers and Other ...

Page 247: ...or the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart the comput...

Page 248: ...or the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart the comput...

Page 249: ...See Inserting and removing floppy disks for instructions on how to insert the disk properly If the disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature Page 249 ...

Page 250: ...e Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 250 ...

Page 251: ...e Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 251 ...

Page 252: ...es For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart your computer Page 252 ...

Page 253: ...nserting the card correctly See Inserting PC Cards for more information You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use Page 253 ...

Page 254: ...k of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper con...

Page 255: ...k of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper con...

Page 256: ...evice or a video game console may not display or are not displayed correctly These images include Images from a playback screen that is in pause mode Menu screens of the connected video player device The end of the film roll being played back using the scroll bar Video output from a video game console Video output from a VCR using a coaxial cable Page 256 ...

Page 257: ...evice or a video game console may not display or are not displayed correctly These images include Images from a playback screen that is in pause mode Menu screens of the connected video player device The end of the film roll being played back using the scroll bar Video output from a video game console Video output from a VCR using a coaxial cable Page 257 ...

Page 258: ...mat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media ...

Page 259: ...mat Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media ...

Page 260: ... music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MagicGate Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Page 260 ...

Page 261: ...Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders Page 261 ...

Page 262: ... static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Page 262 ...

Page 263: ...e See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances Page 263 ...

Page 264: ...Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software Page 264 ...

Page 265: ...ft 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 problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit Sony Computing Support at htt...

Page 266: ...you can easily give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 DVgate Plus Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your vi...

Page 267: ...sily view the contents of an entire folder create your own photo albums and make prints Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Quattro Pro Corel Corporation Web site http www corel com Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support quicken RecordNow Sonic Solutions Web site http support sonic com SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc The Sonic...

Page 268: ...O Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Components is a software plug in for Adobe Premiere software that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Media Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share m...

Page 269: ... computer all through an elegant next generation interface You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO computers on your network On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD drive VAIO Zone enables you to record video and slide shows of pictures to DVD On VAIO computer models with a built in TV tuner VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder enabling you to record TV program...

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