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Summary of Contents for Vaio VGN-B1VP

Page 1: ...N Hardware Guide V G N S V G N T V G N B s e r i e s ...

Page 2: ...onnection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise autho...

Page 3: ...rgeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Environmental information Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets and in printed wiring boards Lead free solder is used for soldering Corrugated cardboard is used for packaging cushions V...

Page 4: ...cinity of the leak Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Centre Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning off all peripherals Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mod...

Page 5: ...r install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Take care when installing or modifying telephone lines Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unles...

Page 6: ...hese EU DoC s on the website www compliance sony de as a service to our customers You can search for all Declarations of Conformity available for a specific product by typing in the model name in the search box A list of matching documents will be displayed and can be downloaded Please note that the availability of declarations depends on the scope of the EU Directives and the individual product s...

Page 7: ...ations Guide Your computer may have Wireless LAN functionality Please read the Regulations Guide before activating the Wireless LAN functionality Depending on the country usage of the Wireless LAN functionality may be restricted For country specific details please refer to the Wireless LAN Regulations The Wireless LAN PC functionality which is incorporated into this unit has passed Wi Fi certifica...

Page 8: ...ncinerate Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery Your computer is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product For ...

Page 9: ...anging data With the Memory Stick you can easily exchange and share digital data with compatible products Wireless technology Thanks to Bluetooth functionalities and Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g you can communicate freely without cables or wires Windows Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mails browse the i...

Page 10: ... My Info Centre icon is only visible after you have performed the Prepare your VAIO setup You can manually browse to the user guides by going to My Computer VAIO C your C drive My Documentation Documentation and opening the folder for your language You may have a separate disc for the documentation of bundled accessories Printed documentation A Getting Started brochure where you will find a brief ...

Page 11: ...ing the following information Safety Regulations Modem Regulations Wireless LAN Regulations Bluetooth Regulations and Wireless Product Regulations Depending on your model Read the printed Specifications document for more information ...

Page 12: ...cements In My Info Centre you can also find My Software Feeling creative Click on this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options My VAIO Essentials Want to expand the capabilities of your VAIO Click on this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories My Websites Click on this icon and check out our most popular websites My ISP Click on this icon to find out ab...

Page 13: ... feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the dis...

Page 14: ...using your VAIO computer Connecting a power source page 14 Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup page 22 Shutting down your computer safely page 24 Using the keyboard page 25 Using the touchpad page 30 Using special buttons page 30 Using the disc drive page 32 Using PC Cards page 38 Using the Memory Stick page 41 Using the modem page 45 Using the Bluetooth functionality page 46 Using W...

Page 15: ... using one 2 Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 4 The LED indicator on the AC adapter turns green Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible If you do not use the computer for a long...

Page 16: ...use only genuine Sony batteries compatible with this computer Click OK to put your computer into Hibernate mode When your computer hibernates remove the battery and insert a genuine Sony battery Click OK Your computer enters Hibernate mode Replace the battery with a genuine Sony battery Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this notebook on...

Page 17: ... battery into the compartment 1 until it clicks into place 2 Slide the lock lever 2 into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer 3 Move the release lever 3 to the Release position When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet ...

Page 18: ...oceed as follows 1 Match up the connectors and notches on the battery with those on the computer and slide the battery into the compartment until it clicks into place When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet ...

Page 19: ... Match up the connectors and notches on the battery with those on the computer and slide the battery into the compartment until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet ...

Page 20: ... any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicators 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 los...

Page 21: ...y pack VGN S series To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and close the cover 2 Slide the lock lever 1 to the Unlock position 3 Slide and hold the release lever 2 as indicated and slide the battery away from the computer ...

Page 22: ...is connected to the mains voltage AC adapter Youmay lose data if you remove the batterypack while the computer ison and not connectedto the AC adapteror if youremove the battery while the computer isin Standby mode Removing the battery pack VGN B series To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and close the cover 2 Slide the lock lever to the Unlock position 3 Slide an...

Page 23: ...operating system is loading Device Disables ports or devices to release resources to the system To change the port settings select a port and click Settings in the Device tab S Buttons depending on your model You can link an action that you often perform to the S1 or S2 buttons buttons next to the power button In Sony Notebook Setup there are some pre defined actions Muting VAIO Zone if installed ...

Page 24: ... boost depending on your model Turns the Bass Boost function on off only with headphones You can also check the effect of the Bass Boost function by selecting a sound file sample and playing it S1 S2 buttons depending on your model Sets the functions from a drop down list for the S1 S2 buttons located next to the keyboard or on the LCD screen depending on your model Select External Display and cli...

Page 25: ...herals connected to your computer 2 Click the Start button 3 Click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 4 Click Turn Off 5 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off See the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System if you have problems sh...

Page 26: ... depending on your model Toggles the built in speaker on and off Toggles the headphone s Mute on and off Fn F3 F4 speaker volume depending on your model Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase the built in speakers and or the headphones volume by one level press Fn F4 repeatedly To decrease the built in speakers and or the headphones volume by one level press Fn F3 repeatedly Fn F5 brightn...

Page 27: ...e lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state hold the power switch for one second to turn on the power For details on power management see the section Using power saving modes page 57 FN B Activates BassBoost Thismean...

Page 28: ...s the Volume Up button located at the bottom right of your notebook If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows VGN T series Make sure the Mute button is not pressed and that the Mute LED is not lit ...

Page 29: ...nding on your model Turns blue when the Bluetooth functionality is available Memory Stick PRO depending on your model Turns on when the Memory Stick is in use Turns off when the Memory Stick is no longer in use Disk drive indicator depending on your model Turns on when the optical drive is in use Turns off when the optical drive is no longer in use Sound Effect depending on your model Turns on whe...

Page 30: ...c character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed characters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the letters appear in lowercase as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Scroll Lock Turns on when the screen scrolls differently not all applications support this function Turns off when the i...

Page 31: ...ns depending on your model Use these buttons to operate various media players Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag and select Slide one finger while press...

Page 32: ... and VGN T series You can use a privacy filter to make sure that the information on your computer can only be seen by the person sitting directly in front of the screen The privacy filter is a sheet of polarized glass which reduces glare while protecting your work from others It is custom fit for your notebook and can remain in place even when the notebook is closed To apply the privacy filter pro...

Page 33: ... button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently Graphics may differ from your notebook model See the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System and the VAIO Troubleshooting Burning DVDs and CDs in the Windows Help and Support Center if ...

Page 34: ...a disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a...

Page 35: ...ay cause the system to become unstable Make sure the screensaver is deactivated Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world is labelled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this playe...

Page 36: ... work try the following When the computer is OFF open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object for example a paperclip into the hole next to the eject button I cannot play a disc After inserting the disc wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed ac...

Page 37: ...e installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance Double Then click the System icon On the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Check your PG s...

Page 38: ...Generally the reading speed of a CD DVD RW is slower than that of a ROM or R The reading speed can also vary depending on the type of format The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up Clean the disc and the disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner The disc may be scratched Place another disc to see if that is the rea...

Page 39: ...from Standby mode or Hibernate mode For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal power operation and Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognised Restart your system to correct the problem Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on t...

Page 40: ...ector pins While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card before your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing the Fn F12 keys and when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while using a battery as the source of power ...

Page 41: ...at it is safe to remove the device 5 Click OK and Close 6 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 7 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card ejects 8 Gently take hold of the card and pull it out of the slot If you unplug the PC Card from the computer when it is still turned on your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save...

Page 42: ...e converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs The Memory Stick family ranges in capacity and compatibility Please see your printed Specifications sheet to see which Memory Stick types are compatible with your VAIO and if there are any limitations You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony de...

Page 43: ...rom accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick Some kinds of Memory Stick do not have a lock switch LOCK LOCK LOCK ...

Page 44: ...he Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if it does not insert smoothly L...

Page 45: ...y Stick in towards the computer The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly It is recommended that you remove the Memory Stick before shutting down the computer Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data ...

Page 46: ... contact VAIO Link by e mail Use the single RJ 11 jack to connect the supplied modem cable to the phone line Troubleshooting the modem VGN T series The built in modem is disabled when VAIO Ultimate Battery power scheme is selected in Power Options and when notebook is running on batteries If you have other problems with your modem check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO...

Page 47: ...fications document for more information Read the Regulations GuideLeaflet before using the Bluetooth functionality The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetoothdevices or wirelessLAN devices work is used byvarious devices Bluetooth devices use the technologyto minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Communication speed and distances can be inferior to the standard values...

Page 48: ...to be discovered by other Bluetooth devices or you can set a limit Communicating with another Bluetooth device You can transfer data to and from other Bluetooth devices such as another notebook a mobile phone or a modem station without using cables To communicate with another Bluetooth device proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless switch 2 Choose Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connect...

Page 49: ...key found in the documentation and enter the passkey If you want to create your own password click Let me use my own passkey and enter a passkey If your device does not use a password click Don t use a passkey 7 Click Next to continue 8 Once the remote device has been successfully authenticated click Finish The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain device...

Page 50: ...use the Bluetooth functions If the Bluetooth LED is off turn on the Wireless switch You cannot use the Bluetooth function when the computer is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode then turn on the Wireless switch located on your notebook I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which I want to communicate If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear on the De...

Page 51: ... used Try to move your notebook or try to place the two devices closer together I cannot communicate with the other device although the distance between both devices is within 10 metres The data transfer distance can be shorter than 10 metres depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality on the operating system and the software used Try moving your notebook or placi...

Page 52: ...the IEEE 802 11b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access contro...

Page 53: ...ss LAN check box and deselect the Enable Bluetooth Device check box then click the OK button The Wireless LAN indicator lights up 2 Right click the network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection 3 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears 4 Click the Change advanced settings link The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog b...

Page 54: ...eans that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure In France only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors For more information see the Regulations Guide booklet A computer to computer network does not support WPA A Network key can contain ASCII or hexadecimal characters ASCII The basis of characte...

Page 55: ...chnology the Wireless Device Switch dialog box appears Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and deselect the Enable Bluetooth Device check box then click the OK button The Wireless LAN indicator lights up 3 Right click the network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection 4 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears The Ac...

Page 56: ...Point please refer to the corresponding instruction manual b Without Access Point computer to computer If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected If the Wireless connection is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment In France outdoors Wireless LAN...

Page 57: ...ion availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or nearer to any Access Point you may be using The data transfer speed is slow The maximum communication speed can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices and the radio waves Remove the obstacle or make the distance between the Access Point a...

Page 58: ...ting mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below a certain percentage regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 you should eithe...

Page 59: ...possible To avoid loss of data you should save your data frequently If the computer is not used for 25 minutes it will enter Standby mode To avoid this you can change the settings in the Power Options Properties screen right click the power status icon in the taskbar select Adjust Power Properties select the Power Schemes tab and change the settings in Settings for VAIO optimized power scheme Usin...

Page 60: ... for a long period of time put your computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Sta...

Page 61: ...r management helps you to set up power schemes of your computer that is running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers With this software application you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your computer and for longer battery life...

Page 62: ...t a power scheme in the Power schemes drop down list 4 If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears to the right of Power Scheme 5 If necessary you can change the items in the list example the brightness of the LCD 6 Click OK The power scheme has been activated You need administrator rights to set up a power scheme on your computer If you are the o...

Page 63: ...fault settings proceed as follows 1 Select the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options Properties window 2 Click Advanced The VAIO Power Management window appears 3 Click the Reset by default button The Confirm window appears 4 Select the Restore all power schemes to the original factory default settings 5 Click OK The Confirm window closes and the default settings are restored for all the ...

Page 64: ...arting the viewer automatically displays the tab appropriate to the current power scheme of your computer On each tab the radar chart shows performance with the current power scheme and the modified power scheme in the designated colors To change the power scheme proceed as follows Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list on VAIO Power Management Viewer To view performance with the ...

Page 65: ...3 Connecting external speakers page 86 Connecting an external microphone page 87 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 88 Connecting a printer page 93 Connecting an i LINK device page 95 Connecting to a network LAN page 98 To identify and locate the ports on your computer please see the printed Specifications sheet Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased fro...

Page 66: ...n optional docking station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer or an external display VGN S series 1 3 USB ports page 88 4 Monitor VGA port page 76 2 Printer port page 93 5 Network page 98 3 DVI D connector page 76 6 DC In page 14 ...

Page 67: ...er from the docking station or the AC outlet when using the docking station this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions 1 DC In page 14 4 Printer port page 93 2 Network page 98 5 3 USB ports page 88 3 Monitor VGA port page 76 1 DC In port page 14 4 Monitor VGA port page 76 2 3 USB ports page 88 5 Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX page 98 3 Parallel printer port page 93 ...

Page 68: ...ion VGN S series To attach your computer to a docking station proceed as follows 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In port 2 on the docking station 3 3 Plug the power cord 4 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet ...

Page 69: ...cting peripheral devices 4 Open the docking station cover 5 Slide out the front lever 6 Align the bottom connector of the notebook with the connector on the docking station and push down until it clicks into place ...

Page 70: ...69 n N Connecting peripheral devices 7 Turn on the notebook Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or the optional Sony adapter ...

Page 71: ...r 2 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In port 2 on the docking station 3 3 Plug the power cord 4 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet 4 Remove the docking station cover located at the bottom of the notebook 5 Place the notebook on the docking station and push down until it clicks into place 6 Turn on the notebook Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or the optiona...

Page 72: ...ion VGN B series To attach your computer to a docking station proceed as follows 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In port 2 on the docking station 3 3 Plug the power cord 4 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet ...

Page 73: ...docking station cover 5 Align the bottom connector of the notebook with the connector on the docking station and push down until it clicks into place 6 Turn on the notebook Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or the optional Sony adapter ...

Page 74: ...se levers 1 at the same time 3 Lift the computer away from the docking station 4 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of your computer It is extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after removing your computer from the docking station If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect your docking station completely from ...

Page 75: ...rom the docking station proceed as follows 1 Turn off the notebook 2 Turn off all peripherals connected to the notebook 3 Lift the computer away from the docking station 4 Replace the docking station cover located at the bottom of the notebook To disconnect your docking station completely from the mains voltage unplug the AC adapter ...

Page 76: ... Lift the computer away from the docking station 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of your computer It is extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after removing your computer from the docking station If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect your docking station completely from the mains voltage unplug the A...

Page 77: ...notebook with a computer display or a projector or a projector Turn off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Connected external displays are used as secondary screens ...

Page 78: ...FT DVI monitor plug the display cable not supplied into the DVI D connector on the docking station 3 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 3 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Depending on your model Read the printed Specifications sheet for more information DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a 24 pin DVI connector supporting digital video sig...

Page 79: ...ay that includes built in speakers and a microphone To connect a multimedia computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 into the monitor VGA connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug the speaker cable 3 into the headphone connector 4 on the computer 3 Plug the microphone cable 5 into the microphone connector 6 on the computer ...

Page 80: ... 2 Plug the audio cable 3 not supplied into the earphone connector 4 identified by the symbol 3 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors of the projector 5 4 Connect the power cord 6 of the projector into an AC outlet Under certain circumstances you may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and an external display or a projector at the same time You can toggle the...

Page 81: ... computer and restart To select a display proceed as follows 1 Click the Start then Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Double click Appearance and Themes and then select Display The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Click the Advanced button The Sony Notebook LCD and MOBILITY RADEON Properties dialog box appears 5 Click the Displays tab Select the Monitor Pane...

Page 82: ...he output destination options are listed below LCD only Displays contents on your computer s LCD only LCD only MONITOR VGA Displays contents simultaneously on your computer s LCD and the external display MONITOR VGA Displays contents on the external display only Setup Displays the resolution setting window for the external display The image appears on the external display To set up the video contr...

Page 83: ...al devices 6 Click Apply and then OK The external destination is displayed only when an external display is connected to your computer Selecting the external display may automatically change the resolution of your computer s LCD ...

Page 84: ...ar from one display to the other This configuration of a single desktop distributed across separate displays is referred to as a virtual desktop Your monitor or TV hardware may not support the Dual Display function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Dual Display settings Make sure that your computerdoesnot enterStandby or Hibernate mode while you are using Dual Display mode o...

Page 85: ...e Dual Display function Setting the colours and resolution for each display You can set the display colours and resolution for each display that is part of a virtual desktop To set the display colours and resolution for each display proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Control Panel and then Appearance and Themes 3 Click the Display icon and then the Settings ...

Page 86: ...ent of your monitors The two monitor icons must be connected to create a virtual desktop 5 a virtual desktop 6 Click Apply and then OK Deactivating the Dual Display function To deactivate the Dual Display function proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Control Panel and then Appearance and Themes 3 Click the Display icon and then the Settings tab 4 Click the dis...

Page 87: ... Plug the other end of the speaker cable into 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 Troubleshooting sound If you have problems with the sound check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering yo...

Page 88: ...a sound input device for example to chat on the internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 89: ...t cause the device not to work properly For more information check the manual provided with the USB device When you are playing a DVD video or audio and you want to remove a USB device such as USB compatible speakers make sure you stop the DVD first Removing a USB compatible device during DVD video or audio playback may cause a malfunction To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage ob...

Page 90: ...ollows 1 Choose the USB connector 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can use your USB mouse 3 The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on your computer therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector and you can start working ...

Page 91: ...logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB connector This may cause a malfunction To remove a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows If your computer is on wait until the floppy drive LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable If the floppy disk drive is not removed properl...

Page 92: ... a floppy disk proceed as follows When you have finished using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the disk does not come out by pressing the eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the eject button while t...

Page 93: ...ot recognised as drive A To set the UFD5 A to A proceed as follows 1 Turn the system power on and connect the UFD5 A 2 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 3 Click Performance and Maintenance and then System 4 Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 5 Select Universal Serial Bus controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy 6 From the Action menu click Uninstall 7 Keep clicking OK until the C...

Page 94: ...he USB connector You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug a USB printer cable 1 into one of the USB connectors 2 on your computer A USB connector is identified by the symbol on your computer and printer 2 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 3 ...

Page 95: ...into the printer connector 2 identified by the symbol 2 Plug the printer power cord 3 into an AC outlet Turn off your computer and the printer unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the printer If you have problems printing check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System the documentation delivered with your printer and the VAIO Link website www vaio ...

Page 96: ... use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end Connecting a digital video camera recorder page 96 Connecting two VAIO notebooks page 9...

Page 97: ...al video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick To do so simply copy images on the Memory Stick then use a special PC Card adapter to insert it into your computer You cannot access the pictures stored on a ...

Page 98: ...Troubleshooting i LINK devices If you have problems with your i LINK device check the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System the documentation delivered with the device and the VAIO Link website www vaio link com ...

Page 99: ... about connecting your computer to the network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section on www vaio link com Telephone lines cannot be connected to the NETWORK LAN connector on your computer If these connectors are connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connectors may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telep...

Page 100: ...er of available slots can vary Be careful when changing memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunction For possible memory upgrades depending on your model use only DDR333 DDR SDRAM Micro DIMM gold leaf contacts or SO DIMM depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic componen...

Page 101: ...special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer and any repairs will be out of warranty Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such...

Page 102: ...ouch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 6 Remove the memory module Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 8 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the mother...

Page 103: ...102 n N Upgrading your VAIO computer 9 Close the module cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 10 Reinsert the battery and turn the computer on ...

Page 104: ... module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the 3 keyboard screws at the bottom of your computer 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 6 Turn your computer around and lift the cover ...

Page 105: ...104 n N Upgrading your VAIO computer 7 Introduce a sharp object such as a fine screwdriver between the keys indicated on the picture 1 and push gently upwards ...

Page 106: ...board you can press the keyboard with a thin not breakable stick via the screw hole on the bottom panel 9 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 10 Remove the memory module Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 11 Remove the new memory mod...

Page 107: ...module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Slide the memory module into the slot Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated 13 Place the keyboard back on the notebook pressing gently the Alt key on the keyboard ...

Page 108: ...ur VAIO computer 14 Close the computer cover and make sure you first press gently the upper right corner of the cover Then tighten the 3 screws on the bottom of the computer 15 Reinsert the battery and turn the computer on ...

Page 109: ...connect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the 1 keyboard screw at the bottom of your computer 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 6 Turn your computer around and lift the cover 7 Introduce a sharp object such as a fine screwdriver between...

Page 110: ...he keyboard from the LCD display side and gently turn it over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 9 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity ...

Page 111: ...y module is released Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 11 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 12 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Slide the memory module into the slot Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated ...

Page 112: ...111 n N Upgrading your VAIO computer 13 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer ...

Page 113: ...112 n N Upgrading your VAIO computer 14 Close the computer cover and tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 15 Reinsert the battery and turn the computer on ...

Page 114: ...roceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to Sony Notebook Setup via the Start menu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 3 In the About this Computer tab you can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer ...

Page 115: ...s that accompany your software for instructions on using the software VAIO Link website and e Support if you have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO Link website for troubleshooting Go to www vaio link com Visit the other Sony websites www club vaio com if you want to know more about VAIO and become part of the growing VAIO community www sonystyle europe com for online purchase...

Page 116: ...ort Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the email You are now ready to create your first case You can access the e Support Web Portal from any computer with an active internet connection A complete help file is available on the e Support Web Portal to help you use our e Support Serv...

Page 117: ...is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do I know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an email notifying you that your case has been updated ...

Page 118: ...lease contact VAIO Link if you need assistance On handling the hard disk page 118 On handling the LCD screen page 118 On using the power source page 119 On handling your computer page 119 On handling floppy disks page 121 On handling discs page 121 On using the battery pack page 122 On using headphones page 123 On handling Memory Sticks page 123 ...

Page 119: ...ng data to disk Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mode If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored On handling the LCD screen Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This...

Page 120: ...mple 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 wall outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter Do not use any other AC ad...

Page 121: ...omputer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense i...

Page 122: ...ttached If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk On handling discs Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is esse...

Page 123: ... 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up 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 the computer for an e...

Page 124: ...ended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling Memory Sticks Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Do not use o...

Page 125: ...m Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Standard and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated MoodLogic is a trademark of MoodLogic Inc Norton Internet Security 2004 and Norton Password Manager 2004 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation RecordNow is a trademark of Sonic WinDVD for VAIO is a trademark of InterVideo Inc Sun Java VM is a trademark of Sun M...

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