Sony VAIO VGN-N200 Series User Manual Download

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User Guide

Personal Computer

V G N - N 2 0 0 S e r i e s

Summary of Contents for VAIO VGN-N200 Series

Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer V G N N 2 0 0 S e r i e s ...

Page 2: ...hts 16 Connecting a Power Source 17 Using the Battery Pack 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 24 Using Your VAIO Computer 25 Using the Keyboard 26 Using the Touch Pad 28 Using the Optical Disc Drive 29 Using the ExpressCard Module 39 Using the Memory Stick Media 42 Using Other Memory Cards 48 Using the Internet 51 Using Wireless LAN WLAN 52 ...

Page 3: ... Microphone 66 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 67 Connecting a Printer 70 Connecting an i LINK Device 71 Connecting to a Network LAN 73 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 74 Setting the Password 75 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central 78 Using the Power Saving Modes 79 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management 83 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 85 Adding and Removing Memory 86 ...

Page 4: ...On Handling Discs 98 On Using the Battery Pack 99 On Using Headphones 100 On Handling Memory Stick Media 101 On Handling the Hard Disk 102 Troubleshooting 103 Computer 104 System Security 111 Battery 112 Internet 114 Networking 116 Optical Discs 119 Display 123 Printing 126 Microphone 127 Mouse 128 Speakers 129 Touch Pad 130 Keyboard 131 ...

Page 5: ...5 n N Floppy Disks 132 Audio Video 133 Memory Stick Media 134 Peripherals 135 Support Options 136 Sony Support Information 136 Program Support Information 140 ...

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

Page 7: ...he Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas or http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil VAIO Recovery Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers a...

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

Page 10: ... Make sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturer s instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 11 About the Indicator Lights page 16 Connecting a Power Source page 17 Using the Battery Pack page 19 Sh...

Page 11: ...D Power button E LCD screen page 93 F Keyboard page 26 G Touch pad page 28 H Power indicator page 16 I Battery indicator page 16 J Hard disk drive indicator page 16 K WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 16 L SD memory card slot page 48 M Media Access indicator page 16 N Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot page 43 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and...

Page 12: ...12 n N Getting Started Back A Network Ethernet port page 73 B Modem port page 51 C Battery connector page 19 D DC IN port page 17 ...

Page 13: ... jack page 59 C Microphone jack page 66 D Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports 1 page 67 E ExpressCard 34 slot 2 page 39 F Air vents G Monitor VGA port page 60 H i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 71 1 Supports high full low speeds 2 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter ...

Page 14: ...14 n N Getting Started Left A Security slot B Optical disc drive page 29 C Optical disc drive indicator page 16 D Drive eject button page 29 E Manual eject hole page 119 ...

Page 15: ...15 n N Getting Started Bottom A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover page 88 C Built in speakers stereo ...

Page 16: ...hen the indicator is off the optical disc is not being used Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Sleep 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 ...

Page 17: ...apter The supplied AC adapter has an attachment on its plug to avoid accidental disconnection To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer while fitting the extension of the plug attachment on the bottom of the computer as ...

Page 18: ... AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 82 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming The plug attachment can be detached and reattached with the plug in the reverse direction ...

Page 19: ... 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 battery lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place ...

Page 20: ... 1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries ...

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

Page 22: ...t battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data f...

Page 23: ...t connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch 2 and slide the battery pack away from the computer ...

Page 24: ... as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut Down 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off ...

Page 25: ... most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Keyboard page 26 Using the Touch Pad page 28 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 29 Using the ExpressCard Module page 39 Using the Memory Stick Media page 42 Using Other Memory Cards page 48 Using the Internet page 51 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 52 ...

Page 26: ... F6 and then M or or keep pressing Fn F6 To decrease lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then m or or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn T F7 display output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both Fn F10 zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore your computer s screen view The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by...

Page 27: ... 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 button to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 79 Combinations Feature Functions ...

Page 28: ... 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 on the touch pad 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 function is available o...

Page 29: ...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 upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place ...

Page 30: ... gently Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program ...

Page 31: ...P PR 1 2 PR PR 5 PR 6 CD RW DVD ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P DVD ROM P P P P P P P P P P P 1 Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 2 Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 3 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge 4 W...

Page 32: ...CS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 8cm disc writing is not supported PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD ROM Video CD Music CD CD Extra CD R RW DVD ROM DV...

Page 33: ...to Blu ray Disc media is done in MPEG2 format only Region settings are required for Movies and BD ROM contents If the region setting and the region of the disc do not match playback is not possible Unless your external display is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard you cannot play or view the contents of copyright protected Blu ray Discs Some contents may res...

Page 34: ...hile writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not switch power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the CD burning software Never affix a...

Page 35: ... have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch to power saving modes while your 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 w...

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

Page 38: ...are to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software s...

Page 39: ...ameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54 mm wide module as shown below and the latter an ExpressCard 34 module only Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot Hereinafter referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module ExpressCard 34 module ExpressCard 54 module ...

Page 40: ...ore inserting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module 1 into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressC...

Page 41: ...k 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 system 5 Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window 8 Push i...

Page 42: ...the Memory Stick media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of September 2006 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick media wi...

Page 43: ...media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of the computer ...

Page 44: ...a may damage both your computer and the media Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick PRO Duo slot that is compatible with both standard and duo size media For more information on the Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory Stick Web site at http www memorystick com en You can insert a Memory Stick Duo media directly into the slot To view the contents of...

Page 45: ... media Avoid accidental erasure of your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause a malfunction 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 3 Right click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format 4 Click Restore device defaults The size...

Page 46: ...N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 At the confirmation prompt click OK The formatting process starts It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media 7 Once completed click OK 8 Click Close ...

Page 47: ...computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media ...

Page 48: ...ory card slot SD memory cards with capacity of over 2 GB such as SD High Capacity SDHC memory cards are not supported Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from t...

Page 49: ...omputer 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction ...

Page 50: ... Media Access indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off 2 Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 3 When the card extends carefully pull it out of the slot ...

Page 51: ...the wall jack 2 Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may...

Page 52: ...cy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i spec...

Page 53: ... 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 range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between s...

Page 54: ... controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home If the wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer wireless LAN eq...

Page 55: ...click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 2 Click Start and Control Panel 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 4 Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 5 Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next 6 Follo...

Page 56: ...he Sony Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see ...

Page 57: ...ess option s and click OK 3 Click Start and Control Panel 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 5 Click Manage wireless networks 6 Click Add 7 Follow the on screen instructions See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the WIRELESS or WIR...

Page 58: ... Connecting External Speakers page 59 Connecting an External Display page 60 Selecting Display Modes page 63 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 64 Connecting an External Microphone page 66 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 67 Connecting a Printer page 70 Connecting an i LINK Device page 71 Connecting to a Network LAN page 73 ...

Page 59: ... external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 i 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ...

Page 60: ...cted external displays are used as secondary screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor directly to your computer To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Plug the displa...

Page 61: ...ctly to your computer To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 m on the computer ...

Page 62: ...omputer To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug an RGB signal cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer 3 Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 i 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 ...

Page 63: ...tors Function page 64 for more information To select a display 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on t...

Page 64: ...o drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to No...

Page 65: ... desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode ...

Page 66: ... need to use a sound input device for example to chat over the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone not supplied To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 m Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 67: ...en moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force to the USB ports Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse not supplied 3 ...

Page 68: ... connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction ...

Page 69: ... 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 Confirm that the floppy disk drive can be safely removed from the system 6 Click OK A message appears stating i...

Page 70: ...ter Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer ...

Page 71: ...sfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices ...

Page 72: ...r end into the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camcorder 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 camcorder shown here is an example your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK co...

Page 73: ...work ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone ...

Page 74: ... the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 75 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 78 Using the Power Saving Modes page 79 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 83 ...

Page 75: ...for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for other standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot s...

Page 76: ...d entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 5 At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen 6 Select Password when Power On under Security Press the space bar to change the setting f...

Page 77: ...s the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key When confirmation to save the changes is prompted pr...

Page 78: ...for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 2 Click the System Information tab 3 Select the desired control item and change the settings 4 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a standard user ...

Page 79: ...you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Using Normal Mode This is the normal stat...

Page 80: ... If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data When your computer is in Sleep mode you cannot insert a disc Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode you will lose any...

Page 81: ...eep mode To avoid this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to put the computer to sleep and click Save Changes ...

Page 82: ...return to Normal mode Press the power button The computer returns to its previous state If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically If you do not use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or resuming When your computer is in Hibernate m...

Page 83: ...agement When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power Click this icon to display the window showing your power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1 Right click the power status icon on th...

Page 84: ...m maximum power management to no power management To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select a power plan The power scheme has been activated If necessary you can change advanced power settings Follow these steps 3 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 4 Click Change advanced power settings...

Page 85: ... 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 module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent...

Page 86: ...e 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 your computer and disconnect the system from its power source that is battery pack or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links...

Page 87: ...computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Handle the memory module with ca...

Page 88: ...t 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 89: ...e the memory module Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging ...

Page 90: ...t in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Do not damage the insulation sheet 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 pack and turn on the computer ...

Page 91: ... All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 3 Click the System Information tab 4 Double click the System Information folder 5 Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer ...

Page 92: ...ter from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 93 On Using the Power Source page 94 On Handling Your Computer page 95 On Handling Floppy Disks page 97 On Handling Discs page 98 On Using the Battery Pack page 99 On Using Headphones page 100 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 101 On Handling the Hard Disk page 102 ...

Page 93: ...sidual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or br...

Page 94: ...udden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use th...

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

Page 96: ...mation page 136 or visit the Sony online support Web site Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may...

Page 97: ...f heat Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with an adhesive label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage...

Page 98: ...solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining ...

Page 99: ... heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery ...

Page 100: ...ffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use ...

Page 101: ... Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media out of reach of children There is a risk of s...

Page 102: ...careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk...

Page 103: ...port for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas or http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Computer page 104 System Security page 111 Battery page 112 Internet page 114 Networking page 116 Optical Discs page 119 Display page 123 Printing page 126 Microphone page 127 Mouse page 128 Speakers page 129 To...

Page 104: ... 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 more information Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack reattach the AC adapter and then press the power button to turn on your computer Condensation may cause your ...

Page 105: ...ess the m key to select System Time and 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 Setup and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your comp...

Page 106: ...stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut Down to turn off your computer If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears clic...

Page 107: ...ot work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off What should I do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again For details see Installing the Battery Pack ...

Page 108: ...play a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What should I do if Windows does not start showing a message when I start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutivel...

Page 109: ...rvice Center to reset it A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 136 or visit the Sony online support Web site Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups Why doesn t my computer screen turn ...

Page 110: ...ppears 3 Press the or key to select Advanced 4 Press the M or m key to select Speaker Volume and press the Enter key 5 Press the M or m key to select the speaker volume at startup and press the Enter key 6 Press the or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer rest...

Page 111: ...indows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do I keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with t...

Page 112: ... AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should I recharge the battery pack When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should I replace the battery pack If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and sho...

Page 113: ...le using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 82 for information on how you can manually activate Hibe...

Page 114: ...the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Phone and Modem Options 4 On the Modems t...

Page 115: ... properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP do any of the following Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure th...

Page 116: ... Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Make sure the encryption key is correct What should I do if I cannot access the Internet Check the access point settings See the manual that came with your access point for more informat...

Page 117: ...oaded 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 the manual that came with your access point for more information How do I avoid data transfer interruptions When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if ...

Page 118: ... using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key Two computers with built in wireless LAN may lose 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...

Page 119: ...isc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see On Handling Discs page 98 for instructions on how to clean it What should I do if the drive tray does not open Make sure your computer is on Press the drive eject button If the drive eject button does not work click Start and Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work ins...

Page 120: ...disc see On Handling Discs page 98 for instructions If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound do any of the following Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your compute...

Page 121: ... 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 your computer do not use the computer for at least one ...

Page 122: ... R RW disc with an adhesive label affixed replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Note the possibility that some bra...

Page 123: ...he Power Saving Modes page 79 for more information Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 19 for more information If the display mode is set to the external display press th...

Page 124: ...playing high resolution videos In this case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu 2 Click Display Settings The Display Settings window appears 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution You can confirm the value ...

Page 125: ... for the external display and then cancel the check box for enabling the automatic function to select the external display for the output Then try the Fn F7 keys to change the display output How do I run Windows Aero This Q A entry applies to selected models only To run Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization The...

Page 126: ... printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start Control Panel and Printer under Hardware and Sound 2 Right click the printer icon and select Properties ...

Page 127: ...bleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer ...

Page 128: ...re application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not ...

Page 129: ...pack is installed properly and is charged If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information What should I do if I cannot hear sound from my speakers If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is properly installed and is charged If you are using a program that has i...

Page 130: ...g press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the ...

Page 131: ...ed To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator is off If the Num ...

Page 132: ... indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should I do if I cannot write data to a fl...

Page 133: ...y used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and...

Page 134: ...rmat a Memory Stick media page 45 Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can I copy images f...

Page 135: ...t Try using another USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all USB hubs may prevent a devi...

Page 136: ... files You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered...

Page 137: ...r computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information ...

Page 138: ...1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the notebook and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktop 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the notebook or on the back of the desktop the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The ...

Page 139: ...n 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 511 6100 In Chile Sony answers 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 In Panama 800 2050 In Brazil 11 3677 1080 ...

Page 140: ...O Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web site http www sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO For users in Brazil Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Re...

Page 141: ...ite http www aol com AOL Music Now America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www premiumservices aol com AOL Explorer America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http help aol com help ...

Page 142: ...software see Program Support Information page 140 Ask Toolbar IAC Search Media Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 140 Bluetooth Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 140 Cingular Connection Manager Cingular Wireless For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 140 ...

Page 143: ...your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 140 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 from your video add new clips and combine clips...

Page 144: ...your Memory Stick media For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 140 InstantOn InterVideo Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp For users in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com ...

Page 145: ...he software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp For users in USA and Canada Web site http support microsoft com Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp For users ...

Page 146: ...l allow you to write or draw directly on the screen with the stylus or create sticky note reminders For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 140 Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor that comes with your computer Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon fast user switching file encrypti...

Page 147: ... com SmartDraw Suite Edition 30 day trial SmartDraw For users in USA and Canada Web site http www smartdraw com support index htm SmartWi Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components Wireless LAN Wireless WAN and Bluetooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software se...

Page 148: ...formation page 140 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 CDs DVDs or audio files in WAV format For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 140 System Mechanic 6 iolo technologies LLC For users in USA and Canada Web site ht...

Page 149: ...AIO Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to a USB port or an i LINK port on your computer or with the built in MOTION EYE camera on your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 140 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Utility ...

Page 150: ...about the software see Program Support Information page 140 VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 140 VAIO HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize yo...

Page 151: ... network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 140 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares about your VAIO personal computer The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your machine includes For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 140 VAIO Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Touch Launcher allows yo...

Page 152: ...ts about the software see Program Support Information page 140 WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 Xdrive America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the sc...

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