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Precautions

This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage.

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Handling the LCD Screen

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Using the Power Source

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Handling Your Computer

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Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera

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Handling Discs

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Using the Battery Pack

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Using Headphones

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Handling the Memory Stick

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Handling the Built-in Storage Device

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Summary of Contents for VAIO VGN-NS300

Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer VGN NS series ...

Page 2: ...sc Drive 33 Using the Memory Stick 40 Using Other Modules Memory Cards 45 Using the Internet 50 Using the Network LAN 52 Using the Wireless LAN 53 Using Peripheral Devices 60 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones 61 Connecting an External Display 62 Selecting Display Modes 65 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 67 Connecting an External Microphone 70 Connecting a USB Device 71 Connecting an ...

Page 3: ...Headphones 107 Handling the Memory Stick 108 Handling the Built in Storage Device 109 Troubleshooting 110 Computer 112 System Security 118 Battery 119 Built in MOTION EYE Camera 121 Internet 123 Networking 125 Optical Discs 130 Display 134 Printing 139 Microphone 140 Speakers 141 Touch Pad 142 Keyboard 143 Floppy Disks 144 Audio Video 145 Memory Stick 147 Peripherals 148 Trademarks 149 Notice 151 ...

Page 4: ...y different from those of your computer Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit operating system You may find differences in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the 64 bit operating system How to find specifications Some features options and supplied items may not be ava...

Page 5: ...g common problems To view this on screen guide 1 Double click the Me My VAIO icon on the desktop 2 Click Menu Me My VAIO I Need Help and VAIO User Guide 3 Open the folder for your language 4 Select the guide you want to read You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer VAIO C your C drive Documentation Documentation and opening the folder for your language Windows Help and Suppo...

Page 6: ...inted documentation and visiting other Sony web sites For more about VAIO and becoming part of the growing VAIO community visit the web site at http www club vaio com For online purchases visit the web site at http www sonystyle europe com For other Sony products visit the web site at http www sony net Refer to the serial number of your VAIO computer when you call VAIO Link help lines The serial n...

Page 7: ... you 1 Keep 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 Take frequent breaks while using your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so y...

Page 8: ...s level of the display as well Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency 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 ...

Page 9: ...ibes how to get started using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 10 About the Indicator Lights page 16 Connecting a Power Source page 17 Using the Battery Pack page 18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 25 Updating Your Computer page 26 ...

Page 10: ...y the controls and ports shown on the following pages Front A Muting S1 button page 31 B AV MODE button page 31 C Num lock indicator page 16 D Caps lock indicator page 16 E Scroll lock indicator page 16 F Power button G LCD screen page 99 H Built in speakers stereo I Keyboard page 28 J Touch pad page 30 ...

Page 11: ...naural D WIRELESS switch page 53 E WIRELESS indicator page 16 F SD memory card slot page 47 G SD memory card indicator page 16 H Power indicator page 16 I Charge indicator page 16 J Disc drive indicator page 16 K Memory Stick indicator page 16 L Memory Stick slot page 40 Your computer supports both the standard size Memory Stick and the Duo size Memory Stick ...

Page 12: ...12 n N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Back A DC IN port page 17 B Network Ethernet port page 52 C Modem port page 50 ...

Page 13: ... Controls and Ports Right A Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 71 B Optical disc drive page 33 C Optical disc drive indicator page 16 D Drive eject button page 33 E Manual eject hole page 130 F Security slot Support high full low speeds ...

Page 14: ...ntrols and Ports Left A Air vent B Monitor port page 62 C Microphone jack page 70 D Headphones jack page 61 E Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 71 F i LINK 4 pin S400 port page 73 G ExpressCard 34 slot page 45 Support high full low speeds ...

Page 15: ...15 n N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Bottom A Battery connector page 18 B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover page 94 ...

Page 16: ...s lit When the indicator is unlit the memory card is not in use Optical disc drive Illuminates while the drive is reading or writing data When the indicator is unlit the optical disc media is not in use Disc drive Illuminates while the built in storage device or the optical disc drive is running to read or write data Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is l...

Page 17: ...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 connected to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not intend to use your comput...

Page 18: ...he Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery 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 inward ...

Page 19: ...ted Using the Battery Pack 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections 2 on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U shaped cuts 3 on either side of the battery pack ...

Page 20: ...en your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony battery packs designed for this model If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the battery will not be charged and the computer will not...

Page 21: ...ected with the battery charge functions the charge indicator turns off To select your desired maximum charge level see Using the Battery Charge Functions page 23 Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge Charge indicator status Meaning Lit in orange The battery pack is charging Blinks along with the green power indicator The battery pack is running out of p...

Page 22: ...harged battery pack does not affect the life of battery While some software applications or peripheral devices are in use your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is short To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Sleep or Hibernate If the battery pack wears out wh...

Page 23: ...5 Select the desired maximum charge level 6 Click OK To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information If the battery charge capacity is low replace the battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery pack Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpa...

Page 24: ...ou remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch 1 inward 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch 2 inward put your fingertip underneath the tab 3 on the battery pack and lift the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and then slide it away from the computer ...

Page 25: ...mputer properly 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 then 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 26: ... applications so that the computer can run more efficiently Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions VAIO Update 4 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 4 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates ...

Page 27: ...sing the Keyboard page 28 Using the Touch Pad page 30 Using Special function Buttons page 31 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 32 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 33 Using the Memory Stick page 40 Using Other Modules Memory Cards page 45 Using the Internet page 50 Using the Network LAN page 52 Using the Wireless LAN page 53 ...

Page 28: ...e Fn F3 keys or press the Fn F3 keys and then the m or key Fn 8 F5 F6 brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen To increase lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F6 keys or press the Fn F6 keys and then the M or key To decrease lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F5 keys or press the Fn F5 keys and then the m or key Fn T F7 display output Toggles among your comput...

Page 29: ...s command the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the built in storage device 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 82 Combinations Feature Functions ...

Page 30: ...nly the keyboard for pointer operations Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll ...

Page 31: ...r Special function button Functions Muting S1 button Executes the task that is assigned to the button by default You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for selecting the desired software You can change the default software options in the VAIO Launcher To do so press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window ...

Page 32: ...does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE camera You cannot operate the built in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software To use the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start All Programs ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2 and WebCam Companion 2 2 Click ...

Page 33: ...ection may not be available on your computer See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The drive tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the drive tray with the label side facing upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place ...

Page 34: ...he Optical Disc Drive 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc ...

Page 35: ...sc Combo P P P P PR 5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P 1 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge 2 Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported 3 The Blu ray Disc drive on your c...

Page 36: ...ndividual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 8 cm disc writing is not supported To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continually update the AACS key The AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc media playback VAIO computers may not support movie pla...

Page 37: ...ng data to a disc Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs you should follow these recommendations Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R or CD RW media Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RA...

Page 38: ...2 5 Russia belongs to region 5 or all this means that you can play this disc in most regions of the world you cannot play the disc on your computer If you change the region code while the WinDVD or WinDVD BD software is running restart the software or eject the disc and re insert it to make the new setting effective Do not try to change the region code settings of the drive Any difficulties caused...

Page 39: ...lay the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with the software Copying Files to Discs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive Connect the AC adapter to the computer and close all running software applications before copying files to a disc 2 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired disc ...

Page 40: ...phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard and Duo size media and supports Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities For the latest information about the Memory ...

Page 41: ...ng toward the slot 3 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the Memory Stick are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick icon You can insert a Duo size Memory Stick directly into the Memory Stick slot without using a Memory Stic...

Page 42: ...aptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot The Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not operate properly if it is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor To remove a Memory Stick Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so make sure the indicator is unlit befor...

Page 43: ...t contain your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 3 Right click the Memory Stick icon and select Format 4 Click Restore device defaults The size of the allocation unit and file system may change Do...

Page 44: ...ity MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use this feature Except for your personal use it is against the copyright law to use any audio and or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders Accordingly the Memory Stick with such copyrighted data can be used only with...

Page 45: ...data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide module Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot...

Page 46: ...odule manufacturer To remove an ExpressCard module To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 4 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop 4 Follow the on screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out 6 Gentl...

Page 47: ... among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before you use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards SD memory card SDHC memory card MultiMediaCard MMC For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 to visit the appropriate support web site ...

Page 48: ...SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is unlit 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects 3 Pull t...

Page 49: ...s lit If you do you may lose data Do not attempt to insert an memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the memory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Notes on using the SD memory card Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards availab...

Page 50: ... connect your computer to the Internet ask your ISP To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function you need to set up the wireless LAN network See Using the Wireless LAN page 53 for more information When you connect your computer to the Internet be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats If your computer is not equipped wi...

Page 51: ...iple 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 built in 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 The following procedure applies to models with a built in modem only 1...

Page 52: ... and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Do not plug a telephone cable into the network Ethernet port on your computer If the network Ethernet port is connected to one of the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the port may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom ...

Page 53: ...curity 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 on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA is designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes t...

Page 54: ...ons 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 range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles be...

Page 55: ...n Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a LAN is created only by 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 56: ...ELESS switch 2 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option s in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on 3 Click Start and Control Panel 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 5 Click Set up a connection or network in the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 6 Select an option to specify the ad...

Page 57: ...t supplied The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN network 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 th...

Page 58: ...EE 802 11a standard using only the 5 GHz band available on selected models only is disabled by default To enable 5 GHz band communication you need to select the option to use the 5 GHz band or both the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands on the WLAN tab in the VAIO Smart Network settings window 4 Right click or on the taskbar and select Connect to a network 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect ...

Page 59: ...ing Wireless LAN Communications To stop wireless LAN communications Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in the VAIO Smart Network window Turning off the wireless LAN function while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss ...

Page 60: ...ng the various ports on the computer Connecting External Speakers or Headphones page 61 Connecting an External Display page 62 Selecting Display Modes page 65 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 67 Connecting an External Microphone page 70 Connecting a USB Device page 71 Connecting an i LINK Device page 73 ...

Page 61: ...nect external sound output devices not supplied such as speakers or headphones to your computer To connect external speakers Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Connect external speakers 1 to the headphones jack 2 i with a speaker cable 3 not supplied ...

Page 62: ...nd options in this section may not be available on your computer Connect the power cord of your external display after connecting all other cables Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor 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 display ca...

Page 63: ...peakers and a microphone 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 into the monitor 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 64: ...CD projector to your computer To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug a display cable 2 into the monitor port 3 a on the computer 3 Plug an audio cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the port and jack on the projector 6 ...

Page 65: ...connected display to use as the primary monitor If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 67 for more information The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer ...

Page 66: ...e 2 Click Display Settings 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Additional Options 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel 4 Select the display setup option under Display 5 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings On models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external di...

Page 67: ... connected to the monitor port your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop The procedure for using the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open appl...

Page 68: ... you set different colors on each display do not expand a single window across two displays Otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display On models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings On models with the...

Page 69: ...ction with the muting S1 button To change the muting S1 button assignment press and hold the muting S1 button to display the window for changing the assignment For details on the muting S1 button see Using Special function Buttons page 31 Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function ...

Page 70: ...nal Microphone If you 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 71: ...ng a USB Device You can purchase a Universal Serial Bus USB device such as a mouse floppy disk drive speaker and printer and connect it to your computer To connect a USB device 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB device cable 2 into the USB port ...

Page 72: ...n Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents For information on how to remove a USB device see the manual that came with the device To protect your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact Do not put the computer into a bag or carryin...

Page 73: ...ard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Notes on connecting i LINK devices The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to an external device If the external device requires external power be sure to connect it to a power source The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps However the actual transfer rate depends on the tran...

Page 74: ... cable 1 not supplied into the i LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i LINK device See the manual that came with the device for more information You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick when using an i LINK connection ...

Page 75: ...he main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities Setting the Password page 76 Using the VAIO Control Center page 81 Using the Power Saving Modes page 82 Using the VAIO Power Management page 87 Configuring Your Modem page 89 ...

Page 76: ...assword is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for the 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 pa...

Page 77: ...r key to select Security to display the Security tab 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 can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled 7 Press the or key...

Page 78: ...ss the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 6 Press the or ke...

Page 79: ...ppears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press ...

Page 80: ... user password and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User 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 6 Press th...

Page 81: ...vior To use the VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed For more information about each option see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open the VAIO Control Center as a...

Page 82: ... battery power you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery charge level falls below 10 you should either connect 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 th...

Page 83: ...tart the arrow next to the Lock button and Sleep 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 out of power while your computer is in Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of ...

Page 84: ...it will enter Sleep mode To modify this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes ...

Page 85: ... your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively you can click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode When your computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Sleep mo...

Page 86: ...urn to Normal mode Press the power button The computer returns to its normal state If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode ...

Page 87: ... 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 that shows your power status The VAIO Power Management function is added to the Windows Power Options To select a power plan 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select your desired p...

Page 88: ...AIO Power Management Viewer You can view performance with the power plan that was modified with the VAIO Power Management To start the VAIO Power Management Viewer 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer ...

Page 89: ...nd 3 Click Phone and Modem Options The Location Information window appears 4 Enter the required information and then click OK The Phone and Modem Options window appears 5 Select your location on the Dialing Rules tab 6 Click the Edit button to change the current configuration The Edit Location window appears Or Click the New button to configure your modem The New Location window appears 7 Check th...

Page 90: ...odem 9 Check that your modem is listed on the Modems tab If your modem is not listed click Add and follow the wizard 10 Click Apply OK Your modem is configured Before applying new country settings make sure your phone cable is disconnected from your computer ...

Page 91: ...should contact your dealer to install a new memory module You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you purchased See the...

Page 92: ...ry module Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment Turn off your computer and discon...

Page 93: ...er internal components of your computer will result in damage to the 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 35 C or l...

Page 94: ...hut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait about an hour 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 to discharge static electricity ...

Page 95: ...the currently installed memory module as follows Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging ...

Page 96: ...se the slot closer to the back of your computer Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation as it may cause damage to the slot and the module 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom...

Page 97: ...he amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 3 Click System Information and System Information You can view the amount of system memory in the right pane If the additional memory does not appear repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer ...

Page 98: ...from potential damage Handling the LCD Screen page 99 Using the Power Source page 100 Handling Your Computer page 101 Handling the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 104 Handling Discs page 105 Using the Battery Pack page 106 Using Headphones page 107 Handling the Memory Stick page 108 Handling the Built in Storage Device page 109 ...

Page 99: ...nt residual images The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Avoid rubbing...

Page 100: ... caused 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 holding 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 ...

Page 101: ...computer or place any objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location 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 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near you...

Page 102: ...le distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact ...

Page 103: ...een may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to malfunction To open the computer hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with the other To carry the computer with the lid open be sure to hold the computer with both hands Use a carrying case specially designed to carry your computer ...

Page 104: ...t into the lens of the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause the camera to malfunction The built in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port Clean the lens protection cover of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the cover is e...

Page 105: ... commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edges 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 moisture with a dry soft cloth Never af...

Page 106: ... 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 such as dropping it on a hard surface If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage...

Page 107: ...e a traffic 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 108: ...y Stick in a location subject to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick and the Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them W...

Page 109: ...e configuration of your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard d...

Page 110: ...e contacting VAIO Link Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Computer page 112 System Security page 118 Battery page 119 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 121 Internet page 123 Networking page 125 Optical Discs page 130 Display page 134 Printing page 139 Microphone page 140 Speakers page 141 Touch Pad page 142 Keyboard page 143 Floppy Disks page 144 Audio Video p...

Page 111: ...111 n N Troubleshooting Memory Stick page 147 Peripherals page 148 ...

Page 112: ...UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapte...

Page 113: ...uter 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...

Page 114: ...If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this problem turn off your computer and remove ...

Page 115: ...e 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 current CPU speed instead of the maximum speed What should I do if Windows does not accept my password and returns a message Enter Onetime Password If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetim...

Page 116: ...reset fee will be charged How can I change the boot device order You can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order Follow these steps 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the or key to select Boot 4 Press the M or m key...

Page 117: ...To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears How do I check the volume of the recovery partition Your built in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Click Start ...

Page 118: ...d the 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 McAfee software program current with the latest updates from McAfee Inc To download and install the latest security updates follow these steps 1 Click Start Al...

Page 119: ...ses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should I recharge the battery pack When the battery charge level falls below 10 When both the charge and power indicator lights 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 pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged it may be reaching the end of its life ...

Page 120: ... while 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 85 for information on how you can manually activate ...

Page 121: ... images captured under the fluorescent light may show reflections of light A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise If the lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See Handling the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 104 What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions The effect settings on your software application m...

Page 122: ...s In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g light source flicker etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if a shortcut key with the Fn key is used the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfu...

Page 123: ...e that 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 M...

Page 124: ... is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your 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 the ISP is...

Page 125: ...on If you want to connect your computer to a wireless LAN access point using the 5 GHz band make sure the option to use the 5 GHz band or both the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands is selected on the WLAN tab in the VAIO Smart Network settings window Wireless LAN communication IEEE 802 11a standard using only the 5 GHz band available on selected models only is disabled by default Follow these steps to check...

Page 126: ... To change the settings follow these steps 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 Click Change advanced power settings 4 Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode 6 Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list both for On battery and Plugged i...

Page 127: ...slow The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporaril...

Page 128: ... result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 125 to change the settings What are channels Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access poi...

Page 129: ...he VAIO Smart Network window on the desktop follow these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network 3 Click Advanced in the right pane For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file included with the software ...

Page 130: ...rom the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Handling Discs page 105 for instructions 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 If none of the above options wor...

Page 131: ...e disc see Handling Discs page 105 for instructions If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys or the muting S1 button Press the keys or the button once again The volume may have been minimized by the Fn F3 keys Keep pressing the Fn F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Right click the volume icon ...

Page 132: ...e by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 7 Click OK to close the window Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc 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 package to make sure the region code ...

Page 133: ...ing a CD 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 Some brands of DVD recorda...

Page 134: ... with the Fn Key page 28 for more information What should I do if I do not see proper images or videos Be sure to select Highest 32 bit for the display colors before using video image software or starting DVD playback Selecting any other option may prevent such software from displaying images successfully To change the display colors follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Perso...

Page 135: ...e video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In this case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution You can check the total...

Page 136: ...uter returns to Normal mode from Sleep or Hibernate mode To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps 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 Click Change advanced power settings 4 Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Display 6 Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item fo...

Page 137: ...th battery power To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Change when the computer sleeps under Power Options 4 Click Change advanced power settings 5 Scroll down the list and double click ATI Graphics Power Settings 6 Double click ATI PowerPlay Settings 7 Change the current option for On battery to Maximum Per...

Page 138: ...lick to select the check box for changing the options to detect the external display Then use the Fn F7 keys to change the display output How do I run Windows Aero To run Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color ...

Page 139: ...mation If your 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 and Control Panel 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound 3 Right click the printer icon ...

Page 140: ...nput device follow these steps 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start and Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound 5 On the Recording tab select the desired device for sound input and click Set Default How can I prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prev...

Page 141: ...ume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To change the sound output device see How do I change the sound output device page 145 What should I do if my external speakers do not work Check the suggestions in What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built in speakers page 141 Make sure your speakers are properly conn...

Page 142: ...tion window If the Alt F4 keys do not work press the Windows key once and then the key several times select Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and keys and then Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to restart your compute...

Page 143: ...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 light is unlit If ...

Page 144: ...drive 2 Wait until the indicator light on the floppy disk drive turns 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 plugging the USB cable 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 floppy disk M...

Page 145: ...rtup sound follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound 4 On the Sounds tab click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box 5 Click OK How do I change the sound output device If you do not hear sound from the device connected to a port such as the USB port HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack you ...

Page 146: ...the detailed procedure see How do I change the sound output device page 145 Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when I play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder Playing high definition videos requires substantial hardware resources such as CPU GPU or system memory performance on your computer During the video playback some operatio...

Page 147: ...n files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick onto your built in storage device to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in Formatting a Memory Stick page 43 Can I copy images from a digital camera using a Memory Stick Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick compatible digital cameras Why can t I write data to a Memo...

Page 148: ...tlet Try using another USB port on your computer The driver software 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 pr...

Page 149: ...tered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows Vista the Windows logo and BitLocker are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection Roxio Easy Media Creator is a trademark of Sonic Solutions WinDVD for VAIO and WinDVD BD for VAIO are trademar...

Page 150: ...ne is a registered trademark of Koozyt Inc PlaceEngine was developed by Sony Computer Science Laboratories Inc and is licensed by Koozyt Inc XMB and xross media bar are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc AVCHD is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the...

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