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Using your VAIO computer

Hardware Guide

Using PC Cards

Your computer includes a PC Card slot. PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices. Please see your printed 

Specifications

 sheet to see if your computer has one or two PC Card slots.

In the PC Card slot you can insert two types of PC Cards: the bundled 

Wireless LAN PC Card

 and the bundled 

multicard adapter

. 

The multicard adapter is a 

5-in-1

 adapter. It supports the following formats:

❑

Memory Stick: 

See 

Using the Memory Stick 

(page 37)

.

❑

Memory Stick PRO: 

See 

Using the Memory Stick 

(page 37)

.

❑

Secure Digital Card:

 The Secure Digital (SD) card is a small, high-capacity data storage media card.

❑

MultiMedia Card: 

A MultiMediaCard (MMC) is a tiny memory card that uses flash memory to make storage portable among 

various devices, such as car navigation systems, mobile phones, eBooks, PDAs, smartphones, digital cameras, music players, 
and video camcorders, and personal computers.

❑

SmartMedia:

 A SmartMedia card (originally called a solid-state floppy disk card) is a memory card that uses flash memory to 

store data and to make it portable among devices, such as digital cameras, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and other 
handheld devices. SmartMedia has a storage capacities ranging up to 128 MB.

✍

You do not need to shut down your computer when inserting a PC Card.

Summary of Contents for VAIO VGN-X505VP

Page 1: ...N Hardware Guide V G N X 5 0 5 s e r i e s ...

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

Page 3: ...semination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Owner s record The serial number mo...

Page 4: ...st Sony Service Centre Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning off all peripherals Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mode The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive They can erase the data on the ...

Page 5: ...ally designed for wet locations Take care when installing or modifying telephone lines Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface ...

Page 6: ...not a failure Be careful Please do not touch the panel for a certain period of time as it can cause burning Please try to cool it down by proceeding as follows 1 Change the settings of System Thermal Control from Performance to Low Temperature on the VAIO Power Management tab of Power Options Properties Note By default System Thermal Control is set to Low Temperature If you need to lower the tempe...

Page 7: ...ts which may lead to a breakdown About additional software and screen savers Your VAIO is equipped with one of the world s most compact high performance processors Its size makes it sensitive to the high consumption demanded by applications such as screen savers Please be aware therefore that installing additional software such as screen savers that demand high consumption of the CPU may reduce pe...

Page 8: ... the required standards Additionally Sony provides these EU DoC s on the website http www compliance sony de as a service to our customers You can search for all Declarations of Conformity available for a specific product by typing in the model name in the search box above A list of matching documents will be displayed and can be downloaded Please note that the availability of declarations depends...

Page 9: ...0 F or incinerate Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery Your computer is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the prod...

Page 10: ...INK functionalities i LINK is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data With the Multicard adapter 5 in 1 you can easily exchange and share digital data with compatible products Wireless technology Thanks to the Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g technology you can communicate freely without cables or wires Windows Your system includes Microsoft s Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1a ...

Page 11: ...ed brochure where you will find a brief description of the items in your box and how to setup your computer A Specifications sheet containing a table of specifications a list of bundled software and an overview of all connectors A Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System where you will find solutions to common problems an explanation of how to recover your computer s system if you ...

Page 12: ...tion about your computer in the form of notices and announcements My Info Centre also gives you My Software Feeling creative Click on this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options My VAIO essentials Want to expand the capabilities of your VAIO Click on this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories My Websites Click on this icon and check out our most popul...

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

Page 14: ... on to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Connecting a power source page 14 Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup page 18 Shutting down your computer safely page 20 Using the keyboard page 21 Using the pointing device page 24 Using the disc drive page 25 Using PC Cards page 33 Using the Memory Stick page 37 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 41 Using power saving modes page 50 Mana...

Page 15: ... AC adapter 1 into the DC In connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 4 The LED indicator of the AC adapter turns green 5 Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily acce...

Page 16: ...e bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK computer 2 Align the grooves on the battery with the tabs on the back of the computer 3 Slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into place 4 Slide the UNLOCK LOCK latches into the LOCK position When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet Do not open the LCD...

Page 17: ...ged battery The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicators start flashing For some software applications and some pe...

Page 18: ...ttom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 3 While holding the UNLOCK latches slide the battery away from the computer You can remove the battery pack without turning off the computer if it is connected to the mains voltage AC adapter You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in ...

Page 19: ...ding Power On Password Sets the password to secure your computer If you use this option remember the password at all times If you forget the password you cannot change this setting anymore and you will not be able to start your computer Device Disables ports or devices to release resources to the system To change the port settings select a port and click Settings in the Device tab S Buttons depend...

Page 20: ...the brightness button to set the display to automatic brightness mode You can adjust the general level of the automatic brightness mode in this tab There are 3 possibilities Brightest Standard and Darkest Station Port replicator depending on your model You can select if you want the digital and or analogue output to the speaker and the optical out on the docking station port replicator Bass boost ...

Page 21: ...lows 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer 2 Click the Start button 3 Click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 4 Click Turn Off 5 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off See the printed Troubleshooting guide if you have problems shutting dow...

Page 22: ...e volume press Fn F4 and then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 and then or Fn F3 speaker volume Toggles the built in speaker on and off Fn F5 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Fn F7 switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD and external device This function c...

Page 23: ...speakers are not producing sound If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows ...

Page 24: ...ber keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed characters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the letters appear in lowercase as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Scroll Lock Turns on when the screen scrolls dif...

Page 25: ...omputer Make sure the cover is tightly secured to prevent damage to the screen when you close the computer Action Description Point Press the pointing device 2 in a direction to place the pointer on an on screen 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 me...

Page 26: ...ter Hardware Guide Using the disc drive Your computer is delivered with an external i LINK optical disc drive Setting up the drive The i LINK drive is delivered with the following components 1 Optical drive 2 VAIO peripheral cable ...

Page 27: ...o be connected into both the S400 i LINK connector and the VAIO peripheral original connector To connect the drive proceed as follows 1 Plug the four pin end of the i LINK drive s cable into the optical disc 1 2 Scroll the LOCK wheel 2 to lock the i LINK drive s cable 3 Plug the two pin end of the i LINK drive s cable 3 into the notebook s S400 i LINK connector 4 and the VAIO peripheral original c...

Page 28: ...n using the i LINK optical disc drive please read the Operating Instructions that come with the optical drive Inserting a disc To insert a disc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the eject button to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently See the T...

Page 29: ...le operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not put your VAIO computer into a power saving mode while using the pre installed software and while us...

Page 30: ...se the system to become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world is labelled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player...

Page 31: ... it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner Make sure your computer is running on AC power supply only and try the disc again There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open f...

Page 32: ...the Device Manager button A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Check your PG settings Parental Guidance in the DVD software as they might be preventing you from playing certain DVDs when they are activated On your computer the default DVD region code is ...

Page 33: ...disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed Check that the computer is turned on The CD writing application software may be stopping the disk from being ejected Make sure the computer is not in Standby or Hibernate mode The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up Clean the disc and the disc drive lens ...

Page 34: ...e 37 Secure Digital Card The Secure Digital SD card is a small high capacity data storage media card MultiMedia Card A MultiMediaCard MMC is a tiny memory card that uses flash memory to make storage portable among various devices such as car navigation systems mobile phones eBooks PDAs smartphones digital cameras music players and video camcorders and personal computers SmartMedia A SmartMedia car...

Page 35: ...repeat returning to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode The computer will return to its original state if you restart it If your computer has two PC Card slots the PC Card slots can accommodate at the same time two Type I two Type II or one Type III PC Card These slots are compatible with Card Bus ports If your computer has two PC Card slots use the lower slot for PC Type III cards Som...

Page 36: ...shock may damage the connector pins If you computer has two PC Card slots it is recommended that you always use the same slot for a PC Card as switching slots can cause problems with some PC Cards Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly If you want to remove a PC Card when your compute...

Page 37: ...the card Close any applications that use the PC Card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card before your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing the Fn F12 keys and when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while using ...

Page 38: ...at can be converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs The Memory Stick family ranges in capacity and compatibility Please see your printed Specifications sheet to see which Memory Stick types are compatible with your VAIO and if there are any limitations You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website www sonystyle europe com or from your local...

Page 39: ...e data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick Some kinds of Memory Stick do not have a lock switch LOCK LOCK LOCK ...

Page 40: ...fully slide the Memory Stick into the multicard adapter until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the multicard adapter To avoid da...

Page 41: ... Stick proceed as follows 1 Push the Memory Stick in towards the computer The Memory Stick ejects 2 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly It is recommended that you remove the Memory Stick before shutting down the computer ...

Page 42: ...hnology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks WPA has been designed to be...

Page 43: ...t home To communicate without Access Point ad hoc proceed as follows 1 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card 2 Double click the network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears 3 Click the Advanced button The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab 5 Click the Add button The Wireless...

Page 44: ...etworks only option button 16 Click Close 17 Click OK Your computer is ready to communicate with another computer If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure ASCII The basis of character se...

Page 45: ...fic range To communicate with an Access Point infrastructure proceed as follows 1 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card 2 Right click the network icon in the taskbar displaying the Wireless Network Connection message 3 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears 4 Select the network you want to use 5 Type the Network Key If you are using the Sony Access Poin...

Page 46: ...ardware Guide 6 Click Connect After 30 seconds the connection is established For more information about setting up an access point see the documentation supplied with your Access Point The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters ...

Page 47: ...alog box appears 4 Select the wireless network to which you want to connect 5 Fill in the Network key The network key should be at least 8 characters long You can choose whatever you want 6 Fill in exactly the same Network key again for confirmation 7 Click Connect The connection is established For more information on the access point please refer to its manual In France only certain channels are ...

Page 48: ...lease refer to the corresponding Instruction Manual b Without Access Point Ad Hoc If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected ATT In France outdoors Wireless LAN connections are only allowed on certain channels For details please refer to the Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet If the Wireless connection is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wi...

Page 49: ...n Available networks Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or neared to any Access Point you may be using The data transfer speed is slow The maximum communication speed can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices the radio waves the operating system or the software you us...

Page 50: ... is normal that the speed reduces Devices using the IEEE 802 11g standard are 5 times faster then the ones using the IEEE 802 11b standard I cannot access the Internet Check the settings of the Access Point See the manual of the Access Point Check if your computer and the Access Point are communicating Make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller ...

Page 51: ... the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Using Standby mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a...

Page 52: ... in this mode To activate Hibernate mode proceed as follows Press Fn F12 The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively Click Start and then Turn Off Computer In the Turn off computer screen hold down the Shift key and press Hibernate To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previo...

Page 53: ...power management The power management setting is not responding Your computer s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and then changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability proceed as follows 1 Close all open applications 2 Press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and se...

Page 54: ...erations of your computer and for longer battery life Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer a power status icon appears in the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time E g AC power If you double click this icon the Power Meter screen appears showing you the power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Pow...

Page 55: ...ars to the right of Power Scheme 5 If necessary you can change the items in the list E g the brightness of the LCD 6 Click OK The power scheme has been activated To set up a power scheme you must have a computer administrator account For more information on VAIO Power Management and Power Schemes please read the online help file Power Scheme Description Power Management Off Turns off all power man...

Page 56: ...ormation Icons on the Notification Area Restoring the default settings The power scheme settings that you changed on the VAIO Power Management tab can be restored to the default settings To restore the default settings proceed as follows 1 Select the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options Properties window 2 Click the Advanced button The VAIO Power Management window appears 3 Click the Res...

Page 57: ...s the tab appropriate to the current power scheme of your computer On each tab the radar chart shows performance with the current power scheme and the modified power scheme in the designated colors To change the power scheme proceed as follows Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list on VAIO Power Management Viewer To view performance with the power scheme modified with VAIO Power M...

Page 58: ...kers page 67 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 68 Connecting a printer page 73 Connecting an i LINK device page 74 Connecting to a network LAN page 77 To identify and locate the ports on your computer please see the printed Specifications sheet Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or from the Sony website www sonystyle europe ...

Page 59: ...play or a projector Turn off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up a virtual desktop ...

Page 60: ... as follows 1 If you want to connect a VGA monitor plug the supplied Ethernet VGA adapter 1 into the monitor connector 2 from your computer 2 Plug the display cable 3 not supplied into the Ethernet VGA adapter 3 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 4 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet ...

Page 61: ... identified by the symbol of the Ethernet VGA adapter 3 Plug the audio cable 5 not supplied into the earphone connector 6 identified by the symbol 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors of the projector 7 5 Connect the power cord 8 of the projector into an AC outlet Under certain circumstances you may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and an external displ...

Page 62: ...tput destination options are listed below LCD only Displays contents on your computer s LCD only LCD only MONITOR VGA Displays contents simultaneously on your computer s LCD and the external display MONITOR VGA Displays contents on the external display only Setup Displays the resolution setting window for the external display The image appears on the external display To set up the video controller...

Page 63: ...es Hardware Guide 6 Click Apply and then OK The external destination is displayed only when an external display is connected to your computer Selecting the external display may automatically change the resolution of your computer s LCD ...

Page 64: ...ow or a toolbar from one display to the other This configuration of a single desktop distributed across separate displays is referred to as a virtual desktop Your monitor may not support the Dual Display function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Dual Display settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Dual Display mode ...

Page 65: ...Apply and then OK Your monitor may not support the Dual Display function Setting the colours and resolution for each display You can set the display colours and resolution for each display that is part of a virtual desktop To set the display colours and resolution for each display proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Appearance and Themes...

Page 66: ...on on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Appearance and Themes 4 Click the Display icon 5 Click the Settings tab 6 Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors The two monitor icons must be connected to create a virtual desktop 7 Click Apply and then OK Deactivating the Dual Display function To deactivate the Dual Display function proceed as follows 1 Cl...

Page 67: ...heral devices Hardware Guide 7 Deselect the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option This will disable the Dual Display For switching from Primary to Secondary display see the section Selecting display modes page 61 ...

Page 68: ...before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks Troubleshooting sound My speakers are not producing sound If you use external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If batter...

Page 69: ...ces You do not need to shut down your computer prior to connecting these devices unless the manual supplied with the device states otherwise For some USB devices you need to install the software before you connect the device Not following this procedure might cause the device not to work properly For more information check the manual provided with the USB device Connecting a USB mouse page 69 Conn...

Page 70: ...ed as follows 1 Choose the USB connector 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can use your USB mouse 3 The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on your computer therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector and you can start working ...

Page 71: ...USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB connector The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use To remove a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows If your computer is on wait until the floppy drive LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable If the floppy disk drive is not removed properly your system may crash and you may lose any...

Page 72: ...o remove a floppy disk proceed as follows When you have finished using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the disk does not come out by pressing the eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the eject button...

Page 73: ...loppy disk The optional PCGA UFD5 A USB floppy disk drive is not recognised as drive A To set the UFD5 A to A proceed as follows 1 Turn the system power on 2 Connect the UFD5 A 3 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 4 Double click System 5 Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 6 Select Universal Serial Bus controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall ...

Page 74: ...s You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug a USB printer cable 1 into one of the USB connectors 2 on your computer A USB connector is identified by the symbol on your computer and printer 2 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 3 ...

Page 75: ...ions you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end Connecting a digital video camera recorder page 75 Connecting two VAIO notebook...

Page 76: ...y digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick To do so simply copy images on the Memory Stick then use a special PC Card adapter to insert it into your computer You cannot access the pictures store...

Page 77: ...eo device using DVgate Plus I see an error message Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate Plus sometimes causes this error Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device I cannot use digital devices Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cable...

Page 78: ...ia an Ethernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator The default settings make your computer able to connect to the network For more information about connecting your computer to the network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the VAIO Link website ...

Page 79: ...r computer you can access the VAIO Link website for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com e Support This interactive part of our website http www vaio link com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the internet Using a personalised account you can log your technical queries with ease VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the p...

Page 80: ...upport Web Portal How can I access the e Support portal When you register your VAIO computer online at Club VAIO www club vaio com you will automatically receive an email with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the email You are now ready to create your fi...

Page 81: ...queries from Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do I know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an email notifying you that your case has been updated ...

Page 82: ...ial damage Please contact VAIO Link if you need assistance On handling the hard disk page 82 On handling the LCD screen page 82 On using the power source page 83 On handling your computer page 84 On handling floppy disks page 86 On handling discs page 86 On using the battery pack page 87 On using headphones page 88 On handling Memory Sticks page 88 ...

Page 83: ...r writing data to disk Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mode If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored On handling the LCD screen Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on ...

Page 84: ...ration of your VAIO Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer 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 the plug Never pull the cord itself...

Page 85: ...urces 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 35ºC or less than 5ºC High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation t...

Page 86: ...nplug your computer and contact VAIO Link Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer As you may lose important data once your computer is damaged you should back up your data regularly You can restore most of the original application programs from the supplied disc read the Troubleshooting Guide for details After using your computer put your computer in the supplied carry...

Page 87: ... edges and central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continious reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they 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 centre out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth wi...

Page 88: ... This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the bat...

Page 89: ...and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling Memory Sticks Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Do no...

Page 90: ... Reader Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated MoodLogic is a trademark of MoodLogic Inc Norton Internet Security 2004 and Norton Password Manager are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation Drag n Drop CD and Drag n Drop CD DVD are registered trademarks of Easy Systems Japan Ltd and DigiOn Inc WinDVD for VAIO is a trademark of ...

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