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Sony VAIO VGN-AR500 Series, User Manual

The Sony VAIO VGN-AR500 Series is a sleek and powerful laptop designed for seamless multimedia experiences. Explore the full potential of this impressive device with the free User Manual available for download on manualshive.com. Master all its features and functions with the comprehensive manual, ensuring you get the most out of your Sony VAIO.

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Using Your VAIO Computer

Using Special-function Buttons

Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.

Special-function button

Functions

CHANNEL buttons

*1

 

Change TV channels up and down.

TV REC button

*1

 

Starts TV recording.

Play/Pause button 

Starts or pauses playback of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc

™ *2

 media or a music/video file stored on 

the hard disk drive.

Stop button 

Stops playback of a CD disc, DVD disc, or Blu-ray Disc

*2

 media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk 

drive; or TV recording

*1

.

Previous track button 

Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback.

Next track button 

Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback.

AV MODE button 

Launches VAIO AV Mode Launcher for selecting the desired software.
You can change the default software options in VAIO AV Mode Launcher. To do so, press and hold the AV 
MODE button to display the setup window.

Summary of Contents for VAIO VGN-AR500 Series

Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer V G N A R 5 0 0 S e r i e s ...

Page 2: ...e Battery Pack 23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using Your VAIO Computer 28 Using the Keyboard 29 Using the Touch Pad 30 Using Special function Buttons 31 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 33 Using the Optical Disc Drive 34 Using the TV Function 43 Using PC Cards 61 Using the ExpressCard Module 64 Using the Memory Stick Media 68 Using Other Memory Cards 74 Using the Internet 77 ...

Page 3: ... 102 Connecting an External Microphone 104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 105 Connecting a Printer 108 Connecting an i LINK Device 109 Connecting to a Network LAN 111 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 112 Setting the Password 113 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central 116 Using the Power Saving Modes 117 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management 122 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 124 ...

Page 4: ... 135 On Handling Discs 136 On Using the Battery Pack 137 On Using Headphones 138 On Handling Memory Stick Media 139 On Handling the Hard Disk 140 On Updating Your Computer 141 Troubleshooting 142 Computer 144 System Security 151 Battery 152 Built in MOTION EYE Camera 154 Internet 157 Networking 159 Bluetooth Technology 162 Optical Discs 166 Display 170 Printing 175 Microphone 176 ...

Page 5: ...e 177 Speakers 178 Touch Pad 180 Keyboard 181 Floppy Disks 182 PC Cards 183 Audio Video 185 Memory Stick Media 188 Peripherals 189 Support Options 190 Sony Support Information 190 Program Support Information 194 ...

Page 6: ... to provide state of the art personal computing External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections set up information etc Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and own...

Page 7: ...ny ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil VAIO Recovery Center User Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed set...

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

Page 9: ...he form of VAIO tutorials an escalation page containing support and contact information and various links to VAIO online support Web sites Backup Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system system software and your personal data Wireless Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN Run utilities that include VAI...

Page 10: ...your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are...

Page 11: ...e display as well Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or ...

Page 12: ... Be sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturers instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 13 About the Indicator Lights page 20 Connecting a Power Source page 22 Using the Battery Pack page 23 Shutt...

Page 13: ...oment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications It may also vary depending on the country or area of your residency ...

Page 14: ... PRO Duo media indicator page 20 L LCD screen lid LOCK RELEASE switch Be sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer M Built in microphone monaural N SD memory card indicator page 20 O Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 1 page 69 P SD memory card slot page 74 Q WIRELESS switch page 78 R WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 20 S Bluetooth indicator 2 page 20 1 Your computer ...

Page 15: ... 31 E VOLUME buttons page 31 F Disc drive eject button page 34 G Muting button page 31 H Power button I Power indicator page 20 J CHANNEL buttons page 31 K TV REC button page 31 L Play Pause button page 31 M Stop button page 31 N Previous track button page 31 O Next track button page 31 P AV MODE button page 31 On selected models only ...

Page 16: ...ng Started Back A VHF UHF port 1 page 43 B Air vent C Security slot D Battery connector page 23 E Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port 2 page 105 F DC IN port page 22 1 On selected models only 2 Supports high full low speeds ...

Page 17: ...al ExpressCard slot page 65 F i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 109 G AV In jack 2 3 page 51 H S VIDEO INPUT port 2 3 4 page 51 I S VIDEO OUTPUT port 4 page 98 J HDMI port page 98 K Monitor VGA port page 96 L Network Ethernet port page 111 M Modem port page 77 1 Support high full low speeds 2 On selected models only 3 Parallel use of the AV In jack and the S VIDEO INPUT port will direct video signal...

Page 18: ... 48 0 KHz 96 0 KHz Connect an S PDIF device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier B Microphone jack page 104 C Headphones jack page 94 D Optical disc drive page 34 E Substitute drive eject button page 34 Optical disc drive indicator page 20 F Manual eject hole page 166 ...

Page 19: ...19 n N Getting Started Bottom A Air vents ...

Page 20: ...EYE camera Illuminates while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use SD memory card Illuminates when data is read from or written to the media in the SD memory card slot Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media Whe...

Page 21: ...click Display and Logo Lamp Control 4 Follow the on screen instructions Scroll lock Press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Bluetooth technology Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetoot...

Page 22: ...her end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into ...

Page 23: ...the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 inward 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place 4 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate only ...

Page 24: ...s the battery pack the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges When the battery pack is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery pack is running out of power Double b...

Page 25: ...t battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data f...

Page 26: ...n and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 inward 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch 2 and slide the battery pack away from the computer ...

Page 27: ... as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut Down 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off ...

Page 28: ... 30 Using Special function Buttons page 31 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 33 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 34 Using the TV Function page 43 Using PC Cards page 61 Using the ExpressCard Module page 64 Using the Memory Stick Media page 68 Using Other Memory Cards page 74 Using the Internet page 77 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 78 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 85 ...

Page 29: ...w The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with a higher resolution This key combination may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because p...

Page 30: ...ton 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally the scroll function is availab...

Page 31: ... disk drive Stop button Stops playback of a CD disc DVD disc or Blu ray Disc 2 media or a music video file stored on the hard disk drive or TV recording 1 Previous track button Plays the previous chapter file during video playback or the previous song file during audio playback Next track button Plays the next chapter file during video playback or the next song file during audio playback AV MODE b...

Page 32: ...the SonicStage Mastering Studio software You can change these button assignments on the window for changing the S button assignments To display this window press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central VOLUME buttons Decrease and increase the volume Disc drive eject button Ejects the optical disc drive tray If this button does not work try the substitute drive eject butt...

Page 33: ...ated before using the software The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera When capturing an image in a dark place click the VAIO Camera Utility icon on the taskbar and the Advanced Setting tab on the Properties window and select the Low Lig...

Page 34: ...AIO Power Management it will take a while to eject the drive tray Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is not powered When recovering your system turn on your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive Insert your Recovery Disc into the optical disc drive turn off the computer and then turn on the computer again to ...

Page 35: ... optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program ...

Page 36: ...scs Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs or Blu ray Discs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports ...

Page 37: ... DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported 5 Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording 6 Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording 7 Supports writing data t...

Page 38: ...L DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 8cm disc writing is not supported To play copyright protected Blu ray Discs continually you need to update the AACS key Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access As with othe...

Page 39: ... and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Do not switch to power saving modes while using the preinstalled software or any disc burning software Connect and use t...

Page 40: ...VD R DVD RW or DVD RAM disc media Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access when playing a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is playing a disc Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means...

Page 41: ...appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive If the AutoPlay window appears click Burn files to disc and follow the on screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears 2 Open the folder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag them to the ...

Page 42: ...are to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software s...

Page 43: ...r model is equipped with the TV tuner board or delivered with the digital cable tuner Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV DVD and video viewing as well as music recording and playback This section describes how to set up your TV set top box and other equipment See the on screen Media Center User Guide for more information on Media Center features To access this on screen guide 1 Clic...

Page 44: ...ing on service availability in your area as well as the type of connection available One primary cable to connect a computer with the VHF UHF port to a TV cable or antenna is the TV coaxial cable 1 supplied with selected models only One end connects to the VHF UHF port and the other end connects to the cable service access or antenna If your computer is not equipped with the VHF UHF port and is de...

Page 45: ...mputer Connecting to standard cable access CATV To connect in CATV mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 to your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 3 on the computer ...

Page 46: ...al hooks on a 75 ohm 300 ohm RCA transformer cable 1 not supplied to the screw type grips at your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 3 to the transformer end of the RCA transformer cable 1 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 4 on the computer ...

Page 47: ...necting to an indoor outdoor antenna you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception Move the antenna cable away from other power sources or connectors to reduce reception interference To connect in land based terrestrial broadcasting mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 no...

Page 48: ... to the screw type grips at your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to the grips on a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied 2 Connect a coaxial cable feed connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 3 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 5 to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 6 on the computer ...

Page 49: ...ugh the STB using its controls or the supplied remote commander When using the STB setup A standard TV remote control cannot be used to change TV channels You can use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel out number channel 3 4 etc or direct video input specified by your cable or satellite service provider You may be able to use a universal remote control or commander to change TV ch...

Page 50: ...not supplied to the VHF UHF OUT port on the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter device 5 not supplied 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable 6 to the double connection end of the splitter device 5 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 7 on the computer 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable 8 not supplied to the double connection end of the splitter devi...

Page 51: ...splay 3 Connect one end of a stereo A V cable with triple RCA plugs 6 not supplied to the Composite Audio Out L R jacks 7 and the Video Out jack 8 on the back panel of your set top box STB unit 3 matching the plug and jack colors Connect the other end to the AV In jack 9 on the computer 4 If you prefer better video quality connect one end of an S Video cable 10 not supplied to the S Video Out port...

Page 52: ...52 n N Using Your VAIO Computer ...

Page 53: ...sing Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using Media Center features including TV channel selection ...

Page 54: ... DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video Replay b button Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and seven seconds of TV or video Rewind m button Press to move media backward at three speeds Record z button Press to begin recording Play N button Press to begin media playback B Back button Press to return to the previous window C Volume buttons Press to i...

Page 55: ...enter Start menu L More button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features M Directional arrow buttons Press the M m and buttons to move the pointer on the screen OK button Press to select the desired action or window option When watching full screen TV press to return to the previous channel Press again to switch between channels N Muting button Press to turn off...

Page 56: ...to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries and connect the remote sensor to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Slightly push down the dented area 1 slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and remove the cover ...

Page 57: ...mander and slide it in the reverse direction of the arrow illustrated above until the cover clicks into place If the remote commander does not operate properly you may need to replace the batteries When the remote commander is not going to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage ...

Page 58: ...Computer To connect the remote sensor 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the remote sensor cable 2 into the USB port 3 Position the remote sensor 3 to enable unobstructed communication with the remote commander ...

Page 59: ...rol to the remote sensor which enables you to control the set top box with the remote commander To connect the remote sensor control 1 Plug the cable from the remote sensor control 1 into either jack 1 or 2 on the back of the remote sensor 2 2 Remove the adhesive tape cover from the bottom of the remote sensor control 1 ...

Page 60: ...ote sensor control 1 onto the set top box 3 near the infrared port 4 Do not cover the infrared port when attaching the remote sensor control The remote sensor must be visible in a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly ...

Page 61: ...d To insert a PC Card 1 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 2 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card slot protector pops out 3 Gently take hold of the protector and pull it out of the slot 4 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing upward 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot all the way to the end The PC Card...

Page 62: ...that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Restarting will restore the original state of your computer While the card is inserted your computer may not enter Hibernate mode It may enter Sleep mode We recommend that you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ...

Page 63: ...hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window 8 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 9 Push the PC Card release button...

Page 64: ...s camcorders music players and other audio video devices The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54 mm wide module as shown below and the latter an ExpressCard 34 module only Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual ExpressCard 34 module ExpressCard 54 module ...

Page 65: ...Card module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the right of the computer 2 Push the ExpressCard module release button so that the release button pops out 3 Push the ExpressCard module release button a second time so that the ExpressCard slot protector pops out 4 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 5 Hold the ExpressCard modul...

Page 66: ...pressCard module Before moving your computer be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer ...

Page 67: ...ardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window 8 Push the ExpressCard module release button so that the release button pops out 9 Push the ExpressCard module re...

Page 68: ... the Memory Stick media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 8 GB that are available as of January 2007 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick media wit...

Page 69: ... detected by your system and the content of the Memory Stick media is displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick media icon Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into th...

Page 70: ...edia For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media ...

Page 71: ...cidental erasure of your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause a malfunction 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 3 Right click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format 4 Click Restore device defaults The size of the allocat...

Page 72: ...N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 At the confirmation prompt click OK The formatting process starts It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media 7 Once completed click OK 8 Click Close ...

Page 73: ...computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick PRO Duo media indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media ...

Page 74: ...of up to 2 GB and SD High Capacity SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 4 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing ...

Page 75: ...the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction ...

Page 76: ...D memory card indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is off 2 Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 3 When the card extends carefully pull it out of the slot ...

Page 77: ...wall jack 2 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 not...

Page 78: ... which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specificat...

Page 79: ...ly on models that support the draft form of the IEEE 802 11n standard Wireless LAN devices using the 2 4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with each other because the frequencies are different The 2 4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices tha...

Page 80: ...tion speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed ...

Page 81: ... 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 If the wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer wireless LAN eq...

Page 82: ...ble click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 3 Click Start and Control Panel 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 5 Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 6 Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next 7 F...

Page 83: ...he Sony Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see ...

Page 84: ...to a network 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g n standard To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss F...

Page 85: ...can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet 10 meters range in open space To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluet...

Page 86: ...same time on your computer Size of file being exchanged Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performan...

Page 87: ...h functionality and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your co...

Page 88: ...avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse n...

Page 89: ...IO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables ...

Page 90: ...uetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Help from the menu Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off ...

Page 91: ...ooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears and Add New Connection Wizard automatically starts 4 If the Add New Connection Wizard window does not appear click New Connection The Add New Connection Wizard window appears 5 Select Express Mode Recommended and then click Next The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists ava...

Page 92: ...ect the headset from your computer 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears 2 Right click the headset icon and select Disconnect from the menu 3 Click Yes ...

Page 93: ...necting External Speakers page 94 Connecting an External Display page 95 Selecting Display Modes page 101 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 102 Connecting an External Microphone page 104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 105 Connecting a Printer page 108 Connecting an i LINK Device page 109 Connecting to a Network LAN page 111 ...

Page 94: ... external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 i 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ...

Page 95: ...lied to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as secondary screens On the Windows operating system you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors ...

Page 96: ...to the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer 3 If you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor use an HDMI cable supplied with selected models only and an HDMI to DVI D adapter supplied with selected models only to connect the TFT DVI monitor to the HDMI port on your computer DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a type of DVI connector that supports only digital video signals no analog ...

Page 97: ... to your computer To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 m on the computer ...

Page 98: ...ur TV into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an S Video cable not supplied into the S VIDEO OUT port on the computer and the other end to the TV 3 Plug one end of an audio cable not supplied into the headphones jack on the computer and the other end to the TV 4 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 5 Set up the TV configuration system ...

Page 99: ...DMI port The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates See the manual that came with your peripheral for more information on installation and use You can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier and audio will ...

Page 100: ...onnect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug an RGB signal cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer 3 Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 ...

Page 101: ...rs Function page 102 for more information To select a display 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Additional Options 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel 4 Click Display 5 Click Change Display Configuration 6 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending ...

Page 102: ...o drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to No...

Page 103: ...ick OK At the confirmation prompt click Yes You can also change one of the S button assignments to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the corresponding S button To change the S button assignments press and hold any S button to display the window for changing the assignment For details on the S buttons see Using Special function Buttons page 31 Additionally you can set the display colors and ...

Page 104: ...u need to use a sound input device for example to chat over the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone not supplied To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 m Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 105: ...hen moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse not supplied 3 ...

Page 106: ... connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction ...

Page 107: ...r is off skip steps 1 to 8 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Confirm that the floppy disk drive can be safely removed from the system 6 Click OK A message appears stating...

Page 108: ...ter Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer ...

Page 109: ...al transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your...

Page 110: ...uter and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK connection ...

Page 111: ...he network ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use tele...

Page 112: ...he main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 113 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 116 Using the Power Saving Modes page 117 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 122 ...

Page 113: ...access Adding the Power on Password The power on password is provided to protect your computer from unauthorized access Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a ...

Page 114: ...er key 4 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 5 At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen 6 Select Password when Power On under Security Press the space bar ...

Page 115: ...er key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key When confirmation to save the changes i...

Page 116: ...ences for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 2 Click the Categories tab 3 Select the desired control item and change the settings 4 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a standard user ...

Page 117: ...you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Using Normal Mode This is the normal stat...

Page 118: ...u cannot insert a disc Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If a remote commander is supplied with your computer you can alternatively press the standby button on the remote commander to place the computer into Sleep mode If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode you will lose any unsaved data Go...

Page 119: ...nter Sleep mode To modify this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to put the computer to sleep and click Save Changes ...

Page 120: ...Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or resuming To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively you can click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode When your computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Sl...

Page 121: ...mode Press the power button The computer returns to its normal state If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode ...

Page 122: ...agement When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power Click this icon to display the window showing your power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right click the power status icon on th...

Page 123: ...m maximum power management to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select a power plan The power scheme has been activated If necessary you can change advanced power settings Follow these steps 3 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 4 Click Change advanced power settings...

Page 124: ... dealer to install a new memory module You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center ...

Page 125: ...e procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power source that is battery pack or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems befor...

Page 126: ...and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Handle the memory module with care To avo...

Page 127: ...the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screw indicated by the arrow below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity 6 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull i...

Page 128: ... to insert it to the slot that is closer to the back of your computer Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery p...

Page 129: ...tart All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 3 Click the Categories tab 4 Double click the System Information folder 5 Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer ...

Page 130: ... Screen page 131 On Using the Power Source page 132 On Handling Your Computer page 133 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 135 On Handling Floppy Disks page 135 On Handling Discs page 136 On Using the Battery Pack page 137 On Using Headphones page 138 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 139 On Handling the Hard Disk page 140 On Updating Your Computer page 141 ...

Page 131: ...appears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing pro...

Page 132: ...y sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use...

Page 133: ... subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction Provid...

Page 134: ...rmation page 190 or visit the Sony online support Web site Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure ma...

Page 135: ... of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the lens is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the plate as it is force sensitive On Handling Floppy Disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep floppy di...

Page 136: ...solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining ...

Page 137: ...d heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery...

Page 138: ...ffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use ...

Page 139: ...emory Stick media in a location subject to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing the media When...

Page 140: ...eful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard d...

Page 141: ...tion Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions VAIO Update 3 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 3 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions If you have not yet installed the latest updates install them with the above software To download and install the updates on the computer the computer must be connected to t...

Page 142: ...USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Computer page 144 System Security page 151 Battery page 152 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 154 Internet page 157 Networking page 159 Bluetooth Technology page 162 Optical Discs page 166 Dis...

Page 143: ...143 n N Troubleshooting Floppy Disks page 182 PC Cards page 183 Audio Video page 185 Memory Stick Media page 188 Peripherals page 189 ...

Page 144: ...t is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack reattach the AC adapter and then press the power button to turn on your computer Condensation may cause your co...

Page 145: ...pt press the Enter key 5 Select Exit Setup and press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 190 or visit the Sony online support Web site What should I do if the power indicator Green lights but my screen stays blank ...

Page 146: ...your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Remove the...

Page 147: ...on until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should I do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again Fo...

Page 148: ...play a 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 What should I do if Windows does not start showing a message when I start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutivel...

Page 149: ...nce in this case is not guaranteed What should I do if I cannot remember the BIOS password If you have forgotten the BIOS password contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 190 or visit the Sony online support Web site Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Secu...

Page 150: ...using the Windows power options for your screen to turn off Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver What should I do if I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key several times before the VAIO logo appe...

Page 151: ...he Internet before you can receive updates 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do I keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the la...

Page 152: ... AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should I recharge the battery pack When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should I replace the battery pack If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and sho...

Page 153: ...e using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power 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 Using Hibernate Mode page 120 for information on how you can manually activate Hibe...

Page 154: ...s not indicate a malfunction If the problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise If the front mirror plate over the lens is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the lens See On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 135 Why...

Page 155: ...tween lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the pointing direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g LightSource Flickness etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The vide...

Page 156: ...Driver Software What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE camera If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode change the corresponding power saving mode setting For changing the setting see Usin...

Page 157: ...t the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Phone and Modem Options 4 On the Modems...

Page 158: ... properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP do any of the following 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 th...

Page 159: ...s under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Make sure the encryption key is correct Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure To change the settings follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskba...

Page 160: ...he wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed 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 o...

Page 161: ...munication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 159 to change the settings What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access point see conn...

Page 162: ...utility software or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which I want to communicate Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth...

Page 163: ...ustom Bluetooth security level is selected click the Default level button 4 Click OK The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other If the device with which you want to communicate is already...

Page 164: ...rom 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 Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment Why can t I connect to service supported by the target Blueto...

Page 165: ...a standard user account The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t I connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode If the device to which you want to connect supports Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User mode only you cannot establish...

Page 166: ...ay does not open Make sure your computer is on If power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will not work Use the disc drive eject button located to the upper left of the keyboard Note that it will take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is not powered If the drive eject button does...

Page 167: ...nnot hear sound do any of the following Check if the volume is turned off by the muting button Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer Make sure the correct driver sof...

Page 168: ... is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive If you notice condensation on your computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunctio...

Page 169: ...hesive label could cause a write error or other damage What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work The preinstalled software on your computer does not support copying DVD movies Macro...

Page 170: ...battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 23 for more information If the display mode is set to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 29 for more information Why can t I view the whole screen image of a DVD video on my TV screen The screen resolution may not be properly set W...

Page 171: ...nge the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution How do I switch the display output from my screen to TV See Selecting Display Modes page 101 Alternatively you can ...

Page 172: ...splaying high resolution videos In this case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution You can confirm the value...

Page 173: ...n 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Power Options window appears 4 Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Display 6 Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for brightness adjustment What should I do if the external display stays blank If you cannot change the display output with the Fn F7 keys you need to change the settings for the external display with VAIO Central To cha...

Page 174: ...ol Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options The Appearance Settings window appears 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab 5 Click OK For information about the Windows Aero features such as Windows Flip 3D see Windows Help and Support ...

Page 175: ...nter is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep 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 Control Panel 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound 3 Right click the printer icon and select Propert...

Page 176: ...device follow these steps 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start and Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound 5 On the Recording tab select the desired device for sound input and click Set Default How can I prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent t...

Page 177: ...re application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not ...

Page 178: ... the button once again The volume may have been minimized by the volume button Press the volume button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar Your sound o...

Page 179: ...imized by the volume button Press the volume button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To configure the sound output device follow the steps in What should I do if my external speakers do not work page 178 What should I do if I do not hear micropho...

Page 180: ...F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button unt...

Page 181: ...ed To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator is off If the Num ...

Page 182: ... indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should I do if I cannot write data to a fl...

Page 183: ...PC Card for more information You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card If your PC Card which worked normally before does not work you may need to install the most recent driver software Follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click System and Maintenance 3 Click System 4 Click Device Manager on the left pane The Device Manager window appears 5 Double ...

Page 184: ... the PC Card slot your computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart the computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a PC Card page 61 for more information You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card on your computer See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information ...

Page 185: ...ware application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating syste...

Page 186: ... HDMI port you need to change the device for sound output if you want to hear sound from the device To change the sound output device follow these steps 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start and Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound 5 On the Playback tab select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default ...

Page 187: ...Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound 4 On the Playback tab select the optical out or HDMI icon and click Properties 5 Click Supported Formats tab 6 Click to select the DTS audio and Dolby Digital check boxes 7 Click OK If the Dolby Digital or DTS sound is output to a device that does not support it the device will not play any sound In s...

Page 188: ...at a Memory Stick media page 71 Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can I copy images fro...

Page 189: ...tlet Try using another USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all USB hubs may prevent a d...

Page 190: ...s You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered prob...

Page 191: ...r computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information ...

Page 192: ...ur VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the notebook and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktop 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the notebook or on the back of the desktop the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The hard...

Page 193: ...rgentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 511 6100 In Chile Sony answers 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 In Panama 800 2050 In Brazil 11 3677 1080 ...

Page 194: ...O Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web site http www sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO For users in Brazil Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Re...

Page 195: ... www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http help aol com help AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www aim com Bluetooth Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 ...

Page 196: ...tures from a digital still camera What s more you can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 Diskeeper 9 0 Home Diskeeper Corporation For users in USA and Canada Web site http www diskeeper com support support asp InstantOn I...

Page 197: ... Office 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use at which ...

Page 198: ...http support microsoft com MobiTV MobiTV Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www mobitv com support support php 14 Day Trial Version of Napster Napster Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www napster com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation For users in USA and Canada Web site http www symantec com techsupp ...

Page 199: ...encryption registering forms and more For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 Quickbooks Free Starter Edition Intuit Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Suite Sonic Solutions For users in USA and Canada Web site http support sonic com SafeIT Digital Document Shredder SafeIT Security Ltd For users in USA an...

Page 200: ... jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software supports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record son...

Page 201: ...re Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to a USB port or an i LINK port on your computer or with the built in MOTION EYE camera on your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Utility provides you wit...

Page 202: ...ut the software see Program Support Information page 194 VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 VAIO HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your ...

Page 203: ...to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares about your VAIO personal computer The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your machine includes For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 VAIO Touch...

Page 204: ...lectronics Inc VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software This software enables you to import and export your media files to or from a DVD digital still camera or camcorder For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 VAIO Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support I...

Page 205: ...ne Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the screen For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 194 ...

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