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Troubleshooting

Why is the sound of my computer's fan so loud?

The computer's fan may be running at a high speed to cool the CPU. By lowering the CPU speed, you also lower the speed
and noise level of the computer's fan. You can use the power schemes to lower the CPU speed.

To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes

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Click Start and then Control Panel.

2

Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options.
The Power Options Properties window appears.

3

Select Portable/Laptop in the Power schemes box.

4

Click Apply.

5

Click OK.

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Available on selected models only.

Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the
maximum?

This is normal. Because the 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.

Why don't my changes appear on the computer screen (LCD)?

You may need to refresh the computer screen. Press and hold the Windows key, and press D twice.

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Summary of Contents for VAIO VGN-FS700 Series

Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer V G N F S 7 0 0 S e r i e s ...

Page 2: ...onnecting a Power Source 18 Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 24 Using Your VAIO Computer 25 Using the Keyboard 26 Using the Touch Pad 29 Using Special function Buttons 30 Using the Optical Disc Drive 31 Using the TV Function 40 Using PC Cards 41 Using the Memory Stick Media 45 Using the Internet 48 Using Wireless LAN WLAN 49 ...

Page 3: ...on 85 Connecting an External Microphone 88 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 89 Connecting a Printer 92 Connecting an i LINK Device 94 Connecting to a Network LAN 96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 98 Setting the Password 99 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central 101 Using the Power Saving Modes 102 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management 107 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 110 Adding...

Page 4: ...2 On Handling Discs 123 On Using the Battery Pack 124 On Using Headphones 125 On Handling Memory Stick Media 125 On Handling the Hard Disk 126 Troubleshooting 127 Computer 128 System Security 138 Battery 140 Internet 142 Networking 144 CDs and DVDs 147 Display 151 Printing 154 Microphone 155 Mouse 156 Speakers 157 Touch Pad 158 Keyboard 160 ...

Page 5: ...5 n N Floppy Disks 161 PC Cards 162 Audio Video 163 Memory Stick Media 164 Peripherals 165 Support Options 166 Sony Support Information 166 Program Support Information 169 ...

Page 6: ...ogy in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections setting up information etc Safety information Contains safety guidelines and owner information ...

Page 7: ...s 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com for customers in USA and Latin American countries or areas or at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada VAIO Recovery Options Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory ins...

Page 8: ... 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 muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are fla...

Page 9: ...ocation where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare 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 t...

Page 10: ...section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 11 About the Indicator Lights page 17 Connecting a Power Source page 18 Using the Battery Pack page 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 24 ...

Page 11: ... or area of your residency Front A LCD screen page 118 B Speakers C Keyboard page 26 D Touch pad page 29 E Power indicator page 17 F Battery indicator page 17 G Hard disk drive Optical disc drive indicator page 17 H Memory Stick media indicator page 17 I WLAN Wireless LAN switch on selected models only page 49 J WIRELESS LAN indicator on selected models only page 17 K Headphones jack page 73 L Mic...

Page 12: ...12 n N Getting Started A Display lock latch B S1 button page 30 C S2 button page 30 D Num lock indicator page 17 E Caps lock indicator page 17 F Scroll lock indicator page 17 G Power button ...

Page 13: ...13 n N Getting Started Back A Air vent B Battery connector page 19 ...

Page 14: ... IEEE1394 S400 port page 94 D Memory Stick media slot 1 page 45 E Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports 2 page 89 F Monitor VGA port page 79 G DC In port page 18 1 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO high speed and high capacity capabilities 2 Supports high full low speeds ...

Page 15: ...15 n N Getting Started Left A Network Ethernet port page 96 B Modem port page 48 C Optical disc drive page 31 D Manual eject hole page 147 E Drive eject button page 31 ...

Page 16: ...16 n N Getting Started Bottom A Port replicator connector page 59 B Air vents ...

Page 17: ...Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk or the optical disc Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Num lock Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps lock Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase L...

Page 18: ...rd into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC In port 4 on the computer or on the optional port replicator The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter To disconnect the computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time put the comp...

Page 19: ...mputer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place ...

Page 20: ...1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer When the 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 with genuine Sony batteries ...

Page 21: ...pter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery is running out of power Double blinks The battery is charging Off The computer is...

Page 22: ... 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 indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices the 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 frequently a...

Page 23: ...is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide and hold the release latch 2 and slide the battery away from the computer ...

Page 24: ...low To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off 4 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 25: ...t of using your computer Using the Keyboard page 26 Using the Touch Pad page 29 Using Special function Buttons page 30 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 31 Using the TV Function page 40 Using PC Cards page 41 Using the Memory Stick Media page 45 Using the Internet page 48 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 49 ...

Page 26: ...eyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard but has additional keys that perform model specific tasks For more information on the standard keys see Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link ...

Page 27: ...o the external display Toggles between the LCD external device e g monitor and both LCD and external device Fn F10 zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore the screen view The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the LCD screen with a higher resolution This key combination is disabled during video playback Make sure...

Page 28: ...this command the states of the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power switch to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 102 Combinations Feature Functions ...

Page 29: ... 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 Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally the scroll f...

Page 30: ...tions of the computer Special function button Functions S1 S2 buttons By default the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device You can also link to these shortcut buttons another action that you execute often See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 101 ...

Page 31: ...ur computer is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject 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 ...

Page 32: ...s in a power saving mode Standby 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 CD DVD program The location of the drive eject button depends on the model you purchased See Locating Controls and Ports page 11 ...

Page 33: ...or use with a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO...

Page 34: ... not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data onto a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause the computer to malfunction When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of ...

Page 35: ...witch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD 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 that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code of your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play ...

Page 36: ...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 ...

Page 37: ...sert the disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a CD program such as the SonicStage software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option ...

Page 38: ...ile s or folder s you want to copy and either Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical disc drive name Drag the file s or folder s onto the optical disc drive icon in the Files Stored on This Computer panel 4 Close Windows Explorer 5 Click Start and then My Computer 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with t...

Page 39: ...ing Files to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on selected models only See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing To copy files to a DVD R or DVD RW 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start and point to All Programs 4 Select a DVD software program you want...

Page 40: ... Stream your recorded TV contents via Ethernet or WLAN to connected PCs Sony cannot guarantee the streaming of recorded content if it does not meet a certain level of high quality To use the VAIO Zone software you need to connect the computer and TV to the A V port replicator and set up the VAIO Zone software for TV viewing See Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator page 61 and Setting Up ...

Page 41: ...tions may not be compatible with the computer You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar ...

Page 42: ... management mode It may enter Standby 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 PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties window remove the software driver and then reinstall it Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector...

Page 43: ...Card icon on the taskbar and close the card Close any applications that use the PC Card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the 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 sys...

Page 44: ...44 n N Using Your VAIO Computer 10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot 11 If the PC Card release button is still out push it back in ...

Page 45: ...at http esupport sony com for customers in USA and Latin American countries or areas or at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection ...

Page 46: ...dia slot cover 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of the computer Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into...

Page 47: ...ter software See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Check that the Memory Stick media indicator is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gent...

Page 48: ...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 work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start point to Al...

Page 49: ... 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 control for existing WiFi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE802 11i specificat...

Page 50: ...hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home ...

Page 51: ...ears 5 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab 7 Click the Add button The Wireless network properties window appears 8 Enter a Network name SSID 2 You can choose a 32 digit alphanumeric name 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down box 10 Select WEP from the Data Encryp...

Page 52: ...k OK The computer is ready to communicate with another computer 1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality 2 If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first compute...

Page 53: ... right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears 5 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced window appears 7 Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close 8 Click OK 9 Click Close 10 T...

Page 54: ...s an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point for example the 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 ...

Page 55: ... information 2 Turn on the WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up 3 Click Start and then Control Panel 4 Click Network and Internet Connections 5 Click Network Connections 6 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears 7 Follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 56: ... up On models with the Bluetooth functionality double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK 3 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Wireless Utility The VAIO Wireless Utility appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth f...

Page 57: ...erference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication...

Page 58: ...onnecting External Speakers page 73 Using the Remote Commander page 76 Connecting an External Display page 79 Selecting Display Modes page 83 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 85 Connecting an External Microphone page 88 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 89 Connecting a Printer page 92 Connecting an i LINK Device page 94 Connecting to a Network LAN page 96 ...

Page 59: ...onnect an external video audio source such as a video camera VCR or DVD player Connect your video audio device s video cable to the S Video In or Composite Video In jack and the audio cable to the Composite Audio In Jacks A Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 89 B Headphones Speakers jack page 73 C Composite Video In jack page 59 D Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 89 E DC In port page 18 F Network Ethe...

Page 60: ...ort replicator and the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions The printer port on the port replicator is intended for printer connections only A DC In port page 18 B Network Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 96 C Monitor VGA port page 80 D Printer port page 92 E Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 89 Supports high full low speeds ...

Page 61: ...tach your computer to the port replicator 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the power cord 1 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC In port 3 on the port replicator 4 4 Open the port replicator connector cover ...

Page 62: ...replicator is attached to the computer you cannot access the DC In port the monitor VGA port the third USB port from the front and the network Ethernet port on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with the computer or the optional Sony adapter Do not move the computer while attached to the port replicator this may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the compu...

Page 63: ...from the port replicator 1 Lift the computer away from the port replicator 2 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of the computer It is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after disconnecting the computer from the port replicator If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect the port replicator completely from AC...

Page 64: ...f cable connection available in your home TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in your area as well as the type of connection available The A V port replicator is supplied with certain audio and video cables Depending on your in home cable access you may need extra cables adapters or connection equipment One primary cable to connect the computer to a TV c...

Page 65: ...tandard cable access CATV To connect in CATV mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable 1 supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the VHF UHF port 3 on the A V port replicator ...

Page 66: ...onnect the two metal hooks on the 75 ohm 300 ohm RCA transformer cable 1 not supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable 3 supplied from the transformer end of the RCA transformer cable to the VHF UHF port 4 on the port replicator ...

Page 67: ...n may require a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer not supplied to connect the computer and the indoor outdoor antenna system If you are connecting to an indoor outdoor antenna you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception Move the antenna cable away from other power sources or connectors to reduce reception interference The A V port replicator is supplied with certain audio and video cable...

Page 68: ...supplied to your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied 2 Connect the coaxial cable feed connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 3 Connect the TV coaxial cable 5 supplied from the feed connector 4 to the VHF UHF port 6 on the port replicator ...

Page 69: ...o the screw type grips at your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to the grips on the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 2 Connect the coaxial cable feed connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 3 Connect the TV coaxial cable 5 supplied from the feed connector 4 to the VHF UHF port 6 on the port replicator ...

Page 70: ... through the STB using its controls or 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 c...

Page 71: ...upplied to the VHF UHF OUT jack on your STB unit 3 Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter device 5 not supplied 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable 6 supplied to the double connection end of the splitter device 5 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 7 on the port replicator 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable 8 not supplied to the double connection end of the splitter...

Page 72: ... on your STB unit 3 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 5 on the rear of your TV monitor or display 3 Connect one end of a stereo A V dubbing cable with triple RCA jacks 6 not supplied to the Composite Audio Out L R jacks 7 and the Video Out jack 8 on the back panel of your STB unit 3 matching the plug and jack colors 4 Connect the other RCA jacks of the stereo A V dubbing cable 6 into the C...

Page 73: ...al Speakers A pair of external speakers is supplied with your computer for the enhancement of sound quality A Headphones jack B Volume control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the speaker volume C Power button Turns on and off the speakers ...

Page 74: ...A V port replicator 2 Plug the power cord 1 to the AC adapter and an AC outlet 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 to the right speaker 3 4 Plug the cable from the left speaker 4 to the speaker L jack on the right speaker 5 Plug the speaker cable 5 to the headphones jack on the port replicator ...

Page 75: ...xternal 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 76: ... Devices Using the Remote Commander A remote commander is supplied with your computer to enable various remote operations To use the remote commander you need to connect the supplied external infrared receiver to the computer ...

Page 77: ...ess the MUTING button to turn on the speakers B Channel buttons Select the respective channels C Direct buttons Activate individual features of VAIO Zone D Volume button Increases or decreases the speaker volume E Channel control button Switches the channel in the ascending or descending order F STANDBY button Puts the system into Standby mode G Operation buttons Use these buttons for VAIO Zone op...

Page 78: ...ing Peripheral Devices To connect the external infrared receiver 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the external infrared receiver cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your infrared receiver 3 ...

Page 79: ...ith a computer display or a projector Connecting a Computer Display page 80 Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display page 81 Connecting a Projector page 82 Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors ...

Page 80: ... via the optional port replicator To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer A video adapter device is required to connect a VGA monitor using the DVI D port ...

Page 81: ...tional port replicator To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of the 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 or on the port replicator 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 82: ...al port replicator To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of the projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug the RGB signal cable 2 into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer or on the port replicator 3 Plug the audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 i 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 ...

Page 83: ...etailed information on the video controller If you want to work on the computer s LCD and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 85 for more information To select a display Models with the Intel video controller 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes 3 Click Display 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Click Advanced 6 Click the tab wi...

Page 84: ...anel 2 Click Appearance and Themes 3 Click Display 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Click Advanced 6 Click the tab with its name beginning with GeForce 7 Select nView Display Settings from the left menu To change the current display select the desired display from the Current display drop down list To display the output on the computer s LCD and the external display at the same time select Clone from th...

Page 85: ... 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 the computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to No...

Page 86: ...o controller 1 Right click on the desktop to display the context menu 2 Point to Graphics Options and click Graphics Properties 3 Select Extended Desktop from the Display Devices menu To change the primary and secondary device settings use the Primary Device and Secondary Device drop down lists under Multiple Display 4 Click OK If the Monitor Settings window appears click OK ...

Page 87: ...with its name beginning with GeForce 7 Select nView Display Settings from the left menu 8 Select Dualview from the nView Display Mode drop down list 9 Select Laptop Display from the Primary display drop down list 10 Click OK To deactivate the Multiple Monitors mode deselect the check box in Step 6 Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multipl...

Page 88: ...e If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone 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 89: ...e 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 3 The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on the computer As a result you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB...

Page 90: ...puter To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB port The VAIO 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 port This may cause a malfunction ...

Page 91: ...USB cable directly from the computer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 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 Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A me...

Page 92: ...ing a Printer 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 printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Choose the USB port 3 you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 into the USB port and the other end to your printer ...

Page 93: ... into an AC outlet 2 Plug the printer cable 2 supplied with your printer into the printer port 3 on the computer or on the optional port replicator Depending on the model you purchased See the online Specifications for details on your model Before connecting the printer turn off the computer and the printer and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord ...

Page 94: ...device i LINK cables compatible with the computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on your country or region An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LIN...

Page 95: ...o the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder shown here is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an ...

Page 96: ...er or the optional port replicator and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network see your network administrator Depending on the model you purchased See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports a 1000BASE TX connection The computer can be connected to the network with the default settings If the main unit is docked you can ...

Page 97: ...electric current to the connectors may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Network lines such as 1000BASE T 100BASE TX and 10BASE T lines depending on the model you purchased Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Lines other than those mentioned above Do not plug a telephone cable into the ...

Page 98: ...O Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your computer Setting the Password page 99 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 101 Using the Power Saving Modes page 102 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 107 ...

Page 99: ...uter 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Use the or key to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 4 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 7 alphanumeric characters long The following is to configure the computer to prompt passwor...

Page 100: ...d 4 Use the or key to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and then a new password twice and press the Enter key To remove the password leave Enter New Password and Confirm New Password blank and press Enter 6 Use the or key to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and pres...

Page 101: ...references for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 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 limited user ...

Page 102: ...ry power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when 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 or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of...

Page 103: ...he computer will switch off automatically You will lose any unsaved data When the computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down when the computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossi...

Page 104: ...o change the Standby mode settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the Power Schemes tab 5 Change the System Standby settings ...

Page 105: ...t is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Hibernate To return to Normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state If you press the power button for more than four seconds the compute...

Page 106: ...he 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 Standby mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off ...

Page 107: ...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 For more information on VAIO Power Management see the help file on the VAIO Power Management software ...

Page 108: ...ng you the power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab To restore the default settings 1 On the VAIO Power Management tab click Adv...

Page 109: ...ance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the Power Schemes tab 5 Select a power scheme from the Power schemes drop down list 6 If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears to the right of Power Scheme 7 If necessary you can change the items in the list for example the brightness of the LCD 8 Cl...

Page 110: ... that You contact your dealer to install a new memory module You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your model refer to the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or a...

Page 111: ...dule ensure the following The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Turn off the computer and disconnect the system from its power source that is battery or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links ne...

Page 112: ...he computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in places 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 car...

Page 113: ...ct all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until 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 such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity ...

Page 114: ...ove the memory module Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging ...

Page 115: ...h it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Do not damage the inner film cover equipped for module protection 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery and turn on the computer ...

Page 116: ...rt point to All Programs and click VAIO Central 3 Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window 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 procedure and restart the computer ...

Page 117: ...rom potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 118 On Using the Power Source page 119 On Handling Your Computer page 120 On Handling Floppy Disks page 122 On Handling Discs page 123 On Using the Battery Pack page 124 On Using Headphones page 125 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 125 On Handling the Hard Disk page 126 ...

Page 118: ...al image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red ...

Page 119: ...d by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug the computer from the AC outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use the AC ...

Page 120: ... 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 the computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal hea...

Page 121: ...r In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer To avoid losing data if the computer is damaged back up your data regularly ...

Page 122: ... heat Keep the floppy disk away from any liquid Do not let the floppy disk get wet When you are not using the floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with a label make sure that the label is properly attached 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 dam...

Page 123: ...t use 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 rema...

Page 124: ...ing charged 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 extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the ba...

Page 125: ...e or discontinue use On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stic...

Page 126: ...ould be careful when handling the computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject the computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place the computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move the computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk Do not...

Page 127: ...m for customers in USA and Latin American countries or areas or at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada Computer page 128 System Security page 138 Battery page 140 Internet page 142 Networking page 144 CDs and DVDs page 147 Display page 151 Printing page 154 Microphone page 155 Mouse page 156 Speakers page 157 Touch Pad page 158 Keyboard page 160 Floppy Disks page 161 PC Cards page 162...

Page 128: ...sure it 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 details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery and press the power button to turn on the computer Condensation may cause the computer to malfun...

Page 129: ...d then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key 4 Press the key to select the Exit tab and then press the F9 key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Select Yes and press the Enter key 6 Select Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes and press the Enter key The computer restarts If this occurs on ...

Page 130: ...pears on your screen after a while 1 Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on the computer again 2 If nothing still appears on your screen unplug the AC adapter remove the battery and leave the computer for about a minute Then plug in the AC adapter install the battery and turn on the computer again ...

Page 131: ...rating system still does not start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears 6 Press the key to select the Exit menu 7 Press the F9 key The message Load default co...

Page 132: ...w appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu When the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down If the computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off If the computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Windows Task M...

Page 133: ...t restart 3 If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager or Windows Security window appears 2 When the Windows Task Manager window appears press and release the Alt key to highlight the menu bar press the key to select Shut Down and then follow step 3 and 4 When the Windows Security window appears press the S key to sh...

Page 134: ...rvice Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Why does a window appear to notify of incompatibility of the battery pack or improper connection to the computer and an operating mode shift to Hibernate This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom switch off the computer and remove the battery pack Then in...

Page 135: ...k Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select Portable Laptop in the Power schemes box 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK Available on selected models only Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because the computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may d...

Page 136: ...ndicator are off If any are lit press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Make sure you have installed the latest video driver On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system T...

Page 137: ...t Security 2005 software is launched 2 Click Status Settings in the left pane under Norton Internet Security The System Status list is displayed in the right pane 3 Click Personal Firewall and then Configure 4 Click the Advanced tab and then General 5 Deselect the UPNP Port 1900 Block Rule check box 6 Click OK Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal F...

Page 138: ... can get important Windows updates by doing one of the following The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to the computer whenever you are connected to the Internet The Windows Updates web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature The computer must be connected to the Internet ...

Page 139: ...keep the preinstalled Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the taskbar If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appear 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 D...

Page 140: ... is installed When should I recharge the battery When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long time When should I replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should I be concerned that the installed battery...

Page 141: ...m from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 105 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Pro...

Page 142: ...one number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure that the modem is the only device connected to your phone line Check the following setting 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options 4 On the Modems tab check ...

Page 143: ...ng properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the I...

Page 144: ...e the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit on the computer Make sure power to the access point is on Check the following setting 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections 4 Right click Wireless Network Connection 5 Click Properties 6 Click the Wireless Network tab 7 Make sure the access point is ...

Page 145: ...data transfer speed move the computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for mor...

Page 146: ...e using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in your access point instructions When I change the encryption key the network connection stops What should I do Two computers with built in wireless LAN may loose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on b...

Page 147: ...disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see On Handling Discs page 123 for instructions on how to clean it What should I do if the drive tray won t open Make sure the computer is on If the drive eject button does not work click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert a thin straight obj...

Page 148: ...ctions If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound follow these steps Double click the Volume icon on the taskbar and click to cancel the Volume Control Mute All and Wave Mute check boxes 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 the computer Make sure the CD audio f...

Page 149: ...ke sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive If you notice condensation on the co...

Page 150: ...online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing Are you using the correct DVD recordable media Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with the computer s built in DVD recorder DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work The preinstalled software on the computer does not su...

Page 151: ...ing battery power make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 19 for more information If the display mode is set to external display use the Fn F7 key combination See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 27 for more information Why can t I view the entire DVD video display on a TV screen The display resolution may not be properly set It is ...

Page 152: ...select Properties from the shortcut menu 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of the video resolution What should I do if the screen does not display a video If the external display is selected for the output destination with the Fn F7 keys and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a vid...

Page 153: ...ontrol Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options 4 On the Power Schemes tab select the desired power scheme from the Power schemes list 5 On the VAIO Power Management tab select No change for LCD Brightness 6 Click OK The preference for the brightness adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is saved and your screen brightness remains unchanged regardless of operating conditions What ...

Page 154: ...bernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on the computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Click to cancel the Enable bidire...

Page 155: ... n N Troubleshooting Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer ...

Page 156: ...the U key When the Turn off computer window appears press the R key Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight the menu bar and press the key to select Shut Down Press the Enter key and then press the R key Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off wait 10 to 15 seconds then press the power button agai...

Page 157: ...h the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with the speakers for more information Why can t I hear sound from my speakers If the computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly installed and is charged...

Page 158: ...s 2 Press and release the Alt key to highlight the menu bar and press the key to select Shut Down 3 Press the Enter key 4 Press the R key to restart the computer If you still cannot restart the computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If...

Page 159: ...e the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse 4 Click the Buttons tab 5 Select your preferences in the Button Configuration box and then click Apply to install your settings You may need to use the Tab key and the M and m keys to make your selections 6 Click OK to close the window ...

Page 160: ...l be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional 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 lock ind...

Page 161: ...the LED 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 the 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 Turn Off Computer and then Restart Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy di...

Page 162: ... Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart the computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a PC Card page 41 f...

Page 163: ...tion i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and...

Page 164: ...tick Formatter software preinstalled on the computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software 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 MagicGate Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders...

Page 165: ... AC outlet Try using a different USB port on the computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Check the manual provided with the USB device You may need to install software before you connect the device Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test that the port is working at all USB hubs may prevent a device from...

Page 166: ... program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database s...

Page 167: ... Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the laptops and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktops 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back of the laptops and on the back of the CPU on the desktops the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The...

Page 168: ...ng numbers In Argentina 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 595 0200 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 ...

Page 169: ...rams listed below Adobe Photoshop Elements Photoshop Album Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 America Online Broadband or Dial Up America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aim com ...

Page 170: ...eens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For users in USA and Latin American countries or areas Web Site http esupport sony com Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support DVgate Plus software Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips ...

Page 171: ...e 2003 The Microsoft Office 2003 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 date o...

Page 172: ...MoodLogic MoodLogic Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www moodlogic com support E mail help moodlogic com Netscape Internet Service America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http isp netscape com help Telephone 866 541 8233 Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www symantec com techsupp ...

Page 173: ...n easily view the contents of an entire folder create your own photo albums and make prints For users in USA and Latin American countries or areas Web Site http esupport sony com Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intuit com support quicken ROXIO DigitalMedia So...

Page 174: ...eas Web Site http esupport sony com Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CD R or CD RW discs or audio files in WAV format For users in USA and Latin Americ...

Page 175: ...s Web Site http esupport sony com Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support VAIO Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For users in USA and Latin American countries or areas Web Site http esupport sony com ...

Page 176: ...ers in USA and Latin American countries or areas Web Site http esupport sony com Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support VAIO Support Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to common support needs such as VAIO Documentation product specifications serial number model name service tag information surv...

Page 177: ...s Web Site http esupport sony com Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support VAIO Wireless Utility Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Wireless Utility walks you through setting up your wireless network connection and offers useful diagnostic tests to help keep your wireless network running smoothly For users in USA and Latin American countries or areas We...

Page 178: ... VAIO Zone enables you to record video and slide shows of pictures to DVD On VAIO computer models with a built in TV tuner VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder enabling you to record TV programs and burn them to DVD For users in USA and Latin American countries or areas Web Site http esupport sony com Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ...

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