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Contents

Before Use.......................................................................... 4

Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5

Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 7

Getting Started.................................................................... 9

Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 10

About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 16

Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 17

Using the Battery Pack................................................ 19

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 26

Using the Power Saving Modes .................................. 27

Updating Your Computer ............................................ 30

Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 31

Using the Keyboard..................................................... 32

Using the Touch Pad................................................... 34

Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 35

Using the Quick Web Access Function ....................... 36

Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 38

Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 39

Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 46

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ........................ 53

Using the Internet ........................................................ 60

Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 61

Using the Wireless LAN...............................................62

Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................67

Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................73

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........74

Connecting an External Display ..................................75

Selecting Display Modes .............................................80

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ..........................81

Connecting an External Microphone ...........................83

Connecting a USB Device ...........................................84

Customizing Your VAIO Computer....................................86

Setting the Password...................................................87

Using Intel(R) VT .........................................................94

Using the VAIO Control Center ...................................95

Using the VAIO Power Management...........................96

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.......................................97

Adding and Removing Memory ...................................98

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Summary of Contents for VAIO VPCE Series

Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer VPCE Series Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 2: ...n Camera 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive 39 Using Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules Memory Cards 53 Using the Internet 60 Using the Network LAN 61 Using the Wireless LAN 62 Using the Bluetooth Function 67 Using Peripheral Devices 73 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones 74 Connecting an External Display 75 Selecting Display Modes 80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 81 Connecting an Exte...

Page 3: ...ry Stick 116 Handling the Built in Storage Device 117 Troubleshooting 118 Computer Operations 120 System Update Security 126 Recovery 128 Battery Pack 130 Built in Camera 132 Networking LAN Wireless LAN 134 Bluetooth Technology 138 Optical Discs 142 Display 147 Printing 151 Microphone 152 Speakers 153 Touch Pad 155 Keyboard 156 Floppy Disks 157 Audio Video 158 Memory Stick 160 Peripherals 161 Trad...

Page 4: ...ons to provide you with a state of the art computing experience External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer How to find specifications Some features options and supplied items may not be available on your computer To find out about the configuration of your computer visit the VAIO Link web site at http www vaio link com Downloaded from LpManual...

Page 5: ... solving common problems To view this on screen guide 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Documentation 2 Open the folder for your language 3 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 Support A comprehensive resource for practical advice ...

Page 6: ...ty to ask questions to other VAIO users For product information you can visit our products web site at http www vaio eu or our online store at http www sonystyle europe com In case you need to contact VAIO Link have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at hand The serial number is located on the bottom the back panel or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer If you have prob...

Page 7: ...r forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing device 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 your feet are flat on the...

Page 8: ...ay 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 or slightly below eye le...

Page 9: ...IO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 10 About the Indicator Lights page 16 Connecting a Power Source page 17 Using the Battery Pack page 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 26 Using the Power Saving Modes page 27 Updating Your Computer page 30 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 10: ...Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications It may also vary in some countries or areas Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 11: ...E camera page 38 D LCD screen page 111 E Built in speakers stereo F Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations G Keyboard page 32 H Left button page 34 I Right button page 34 J Touch pad page 34 K Headphones jack page 74 L Microphone jack page 83 On selected models only Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 12: ...tton page 35 F VAIO button page 35 G Power button Power indicator page 16 H Memory Stick Duo slot page 46 I Media Access indicator page 16 J SD memory card slot page 56 K WIRELESS switch page 62 page 67 L WIRELESS indicator page 16 M Charge indicator page 16 N Disc drive indicator page 16 Your computer supports only Duo size Memory Stick Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 13: ...nd Ports Right A USB ports page 84 B Optical disc drive page 39 C Drive eject button page 39 D Manual eject hole page 142 E Security slot Compliant with the USB 2 0 standard and support high full low speeds Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 14: ... supports high full low speeds Notes on using the eSATA USB port An eSATA device and a USB device cannot be connected to the port simultaneously The computer may not be able to recognize your USB device depending on the plug shape of the device In this case use one of the USB dedicated ports When disconnecting an eSATA device click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the taskbar and...

Page 15: ...15 n N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Back Bottom A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover page 98 C Battery connector Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 16: ...minates while data access to the built in storage device or the optical disc drive is in progress Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit Num lock Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator light is unlit Caps lock Press the Caps Lo...

Page 17: ...AC power source and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable from the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the ...

Page 18: ...m an AC power source unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not intend to use your computer for an extended period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 29 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 19: ...k supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery Installing Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch 1 to the unlock position Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 20: ...jection 2 on either side of the battery compartment fits into the U shaped cut 3 on either side of the battery pack 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 21: ... unlock position 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch 2 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 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 ...

Page 22: ... close to the maximum charge level you selected the charge indicator turns off 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 power Normal mode Blinks along with the orange power indicator The battery pack is r...

Page 23: ...k and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged 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 becomes short To avoid loss of data while the computer is running on the battery you should save your data frequently and manually activate a...

Page 24: ...f use of the battery pack extends To get the most out of the battery pack check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Power Management and Battery Additionally you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 25: ...LCD brightness of your computer screen Use the power saving mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 27 for more information Change the power saving settings on the Power Options See Using the VAIO Power Management page 96 for more information Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 26: ...er properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and the Shut down button 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 27: ...hould save your data frequently Mode Description Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer while it is in use The green power indicator light is lit while the computer is in this mode Sleep mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built in storage device s and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The orange power indicator light blinks slowly while your computer is ...

Page 28: ... the arrow next to the Shut down button and Sleep To return to Normal mode Press any key Press the power button on your computer If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose all unsaved data Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 29: ...y you can click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Hibernate Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off To return to Normal mode Press the power button If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 30: ... you of new updates for enhancing your computer s performance available on the Internet and downloads and installs them on the computer Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions VAIO Update 5 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on screen instructions Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download th...

Page 31: ...34 Using Special function Buttons page 35 Using the Quick Web Access Function page 36 Using the Built in Camera page 38 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 39 Using Memory Stick page 46 Using Other Modules Memory Cards page 53 Using the Internet page 60 Using the Network LAN page 61 Using the Wireless LAN page 62 Using the Bluetooth Function page 67 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 32: ...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 Switches the display output between your computer screen an external display simultaneous output to both and multiple displays with both that function as a si...

Page 33: ...ded with the VAIO Control Center for more information Fn F12 hibernation Provides the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this 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 manage...

Page 34: ...applications this action displays a context sensitive shortcut menu if any Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged you can move your finger in circles on the touch pad to ke...

Page 35: ...n launches the VAIO Recovery Center WEB button While the computer is in Normal mode the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default While the computer is off the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with this function See Using the Quick Web Access Function page 36 for more information The WEB button is not functional while ...

Page 36: ...wizard Once you have completed the initial setup the web browser used with the Quick Web Access function launches just by pressing the WEB button from the next time Exiting the Quick Web Access Function To launch the Windows operating system you first need to exit the Quick Web Access function To exit the Quick Web Access function do any of the following Click the icon located at the lower left co...

Page 37: ...not use any function key except the F2 F3 and F4 keys in combination with the Fn key for shortcuts the Scr Lk key in combination with the Fn key for a shortcut any port and jack except the DC IN port the network LAN port the USB ports and the headphones jack the Memory Stick Duo slot the SD memory card slot and the ExpressCard slot Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 38: ...r video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in camera Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in camera To use the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start All Programs ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3 and WebCam Companion 3 2 Click your desired icon in the main window For detailed information on how to use the software see th...

Page 39: ...ptical disc drive Some features and options in this section 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 40: ...place Do not exert pressure on the drive tray Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray when placing removing a disc onto from the tray 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc while 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 41: ... 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 computer does not suppor...

Page 42: ...opyright 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 playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates Region settings are required for some contents of DVD and B...

Page 43: ...c 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 RAM media You may not be able to play some Blu ray Disc content on your computer or the computer may become unstable during Blu ray Disc playback To play content normally do...

Page 44: ...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 by changing the re...

Page 45: ...structions 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 your desired disc burning software t...

Page 46: ...ause it is removable it can be used for external data storage Before You Use Memory Stick The Memory Stick Duo slot on your computer can accommodate the following sizes and types of media Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Your computer supports only Duo size Memory stick and does not support standard size Memory Stick For the latest information about Memory Stick visit ...

Page 47: ...er Using Memory Stick Inserting and Removing Memory Stick To insert Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick Duo slot 2 Hold Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 48: ... detected by your system and the contents of Memory Stick are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick icon The Memory Stick icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert Memory Stick into the slot Before using Memory Stick Micro M2 be sure to insert it into an M2 Duo adaptor If you insert the media directly into the Memory Stick...

Page 49: ...may take time to load so make sure the indicator light is unlit before removing Memory Stick 1 Locate the Memory Stick Duo slot 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 3 Push in Memory Stick toward the computer and release Memory Stick ejects 4 Pull Memory Stick out of the slot Be sure to remove Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 50: ...ake sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove Memory Stick from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction 1 Locate the Memory Stick Duo slot 2 Carefully slide Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place 3 Click Start and Computer 4 Right click the Memory Stick icon and select Format 5 Click Restore device defaults The size of the allocation unit and fi...

Page 51: ... n N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Memory Stick 6 Click Start 7 Follow the on screen instructions It may take time to format Memory Stick depending on the media type Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 52: ...moving Memory Stick from the slot Do not force it in or out of the slot Inserting Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to take advantage of this technology Except for your personal use it is against the copyright law to use any...

Page 53: ...r computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot for transferring 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 54: ...t 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot 2 Push the ExpressCard slot protector so that the protector pops out 3 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 4 Hold the ExpressCard module with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot 5 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot Downloaded from Lp...

Page 55: ...the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot You can skip steps 1 to 4 when your computer is off the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon is not displayed on the taskbar the hardware you want to unplug is not displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media window 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot 2 Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the taskbar 3 Select the hardwar...

Page 56: ...l cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before you use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer can accommodate the following memory cards SD memory card SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 to visit the appropriate support web site Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 57: ...old the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the card into the slot Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 58: ...ve an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 59: ...f the slot Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Do not attempt to insert a 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 co...

Page 60: ... 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 62 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 Depending on the service contract with your ISP you may need...

Page 61: ...LAN access ask your network administrator You can connect your computer to any network without changing the default settings Do not plug a telephone cable into the network LAN port on your computer If the network LAN 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 speakerphone or business use telep...

Page 62: ...specifies the type of technology used See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer WLAN standard Frequency band Remarks IEEE 802 11a 5 GHz IEEE 802 11b g 2 4 GHz The IEEE 802 11g standard provides higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b standard IEEE 802 11n 5 GHz 2 4 GHz On models compliant with the IEEE 802 11b g n standard only the 2 4 GHz band can be us...

Page 63: ...nication speed and range may vary depending on the following conditions Distance between communication devices Existence of obstacles between devices Device configuration Radio conditions Ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls Software in use Communications may be cut off depending on radio conditions Actual communication speed may not be as fast as the on...

Page 64: ... using 802 1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network ac...

Page 65: ... taskbar 4 Click the switch next to your desired wireless option s to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on 5 GHz band wireless LAN communications available on selected models only are 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 from the drop...

Page 66: ...cations To stop wireless LAN communications Click the switch next to Wireless LAN to toggle it to Off in the VAIO Smart Network window Turning off the wireless LAN function while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 67: ... range of up to 10 meters in an open area Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authenti...

Page 68: ...unction Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 69: ... Bluetooth function For setting up and using the Bluetooth function search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar 3 Click the switch next to Bluetooth to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 70: ...opping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications 1 Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer 2 Click the switch next to Bluetooth to toggle it to Off in the VAIO Smart Network window Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 71: ...your computer Size of file being exchanged Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operat...

Page 72: ...wever may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values Read the Bluetooth regulations guide before using the Bluetooth function The Bluetooth function may not work with other devices depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause channel...

Page 73: ...g the various ports on the computer Connecting External Speakers or Headphones page 74 Connecting an External Display page 75 Selecting Display Modes page 80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 81 Connecting an External Microphone page 83 Connecting a USB Device page 84 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 74: ...d 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 75: ...n External Display You can connect an external display not supplied to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 76: ...r To connect a computer display or a projector 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your external display or the projector into the AC outlet 2 Connect the external display or the projector to the monitor port 2 on the computer with a display cable 3 If necessary connect the headphones jack on the projector and the headphones jack 4 i on the computer with a speaker cable 5 Downloaded from LpManual com Manua...

Page 77: ... an HDCP compliant monitor to your computer If your computer has a non compliant monitor connected you will not be able to play or view any copyright protected content If the external computer display is equipped with an HDMI input port plug one end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI output port on the computer and the other end into the HDMI input port on the computer display To connect a TFT DVI mon...

Page 78: ...ctions see How do I change the sound output device page 158 1 Plug the power cord of your TV 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an HDMI cable 2 to the HDMI output port 3 on the computer and the other end to the TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 4 Set up the TV configuration system If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displa...

Page 79: ...nnected to the HDMI output port you need to change the device for sound output For detailed instructions see How do I change the sound output device page 158 1 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input 2 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input 3 Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver ...

Page 80: ...ime depending on the type of your external display or projector Turn on the external display before turning on your computer To select a display mode with the Fn F7 keys You can select a display mode with the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 32 for more information To select a display mode from the display settings 1 Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolu...

Page 81: ...ktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected to the monitor port your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 82: ...ple Monitors function or the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not expand a single window across two displays or your software may not work properly 1 Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolution 2 Click the drop down list next to Multiple Displays select Extend these displays and then click OK You can set the display colors and resolu...

Page 83: ...g an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone not supplied to your computer 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 84: ...vice You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device to your computer such as a mouse floppy disk drive speaker and printer 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 85: ...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 carrying case when it has ...

Page 86: ...ge the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities Setting the Password page 87 Using Intel VT page 94 Using the VAIO Control Center page 95 Using the VAIO Power Management page 96 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 87: ...ssword Allows the standard users to change some of the BIOS setup options as well as to start the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Entry of the power on password will be prompted after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer If you forget the machine password the password needs to be reset and a fee will be charged To reset the password contact an auth...

Page 88: ...ss the or 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 long including spaces 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled 7 Press th...

Page 89: ...e 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 long including spaces 6 Press the or key to ...

Page 90: ...e 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 the Enter key 6 Press the...

Page 91: ... 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 the or ...

Page 92: ... and Confirm new password fields enter the password for your account 6 Click Create password See Windows Help and Support for more information on the Windows password To change the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts 3 Click User Accounts 4 Click Change your password 5 In the Current password field enter your current password 6 ...

Page 93: ...ord 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts 3 Click User Accounts 4 Click Remove your password 5 In the Current password field enter the current password that you want to remove 6 Click Remove password Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 94: ...e VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If the screen does not appear restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the or key to select Advanced 4 Press the M or m key to select Intel R Virtualization Technology or Intel R VT press the Enter key select Enabled and press the Enter key If the Advanced tab is not displayed in the BIOS setup wind...

Page 95: ...VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Select your desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item is 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 standard user Downlo...

Page 96: ... of power source you are currently using Click this icon to display the window that shows your power status To select a power plan 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select your desired power plan To change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your desired power plan in the Power Options window Change the Sleep mode and dis...

Page 97: ... 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 specifications to ...

Page 98: ...tatic 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 disconnect it from its p...

Page 99: ...nts 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 less than 5 C High h...

Page 100: ...ter 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 101: ...alled 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 102: ...sure to use the lower slot 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 of the computer 11 R...

Page 103: ...y 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 104: ...rmation page 105 Care and Maintenance Information page 108 Handling Your Computer page 109 Handling the LCD Screen page 111 Using the Power Source page 112 Handling the Built in Camera page 113 Handling Discs page 114 Using the Battery Pack page 115 Handling Memory Stick page 116 Handling the Built in Storage Device page 117 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 105: ...draperies that may block its air vents Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Power Source Do not place the AC adapter in contact with your skin Remove the AC adapter away from your body if it becomes warm and causes discomfort Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or this could cause a fire To disconnect the cord pull it out by holding the plug Never pull the cord its...

Page 106: ...iod of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time the remaining battery life may become short This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The battery pack will gradually discharge over time even while not in use Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pa...

Page 107: ...107 n N Precautions Safety Information Memory Stick Keep Memory Stick and Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 108: ...lens protection cover of the built in camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the cover is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the cover as it is sensitive to pressure Discs Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage ...

Page 109: ...Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the equipment may cause the computer to malfunction Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Do not use cut or dama...

Page 110: ...ve 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 111: ...rs after a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing proce...

Page 112: ...uming equipment such as a photocopier or a shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 113: ...over of the built in camera as it may cause scratches on the cover and such scratches will appear on the captured images Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built in camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause the camera to malfunction Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 114: ...st on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Be sure to hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below Never affix an adhesive label to a disc This will affect the use of the disc and may result in irreparable damage Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 115: ...0 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time While the battery pack is in use or being charged heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after being fully charged it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Downloaded fr...

Page 116: ... use or store Memory 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 Memory Stick Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data When using Memory Stick Duo do not use a fine tipped pen to write on the label adhered to Memory S...

Page 117: ...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 disk drive Do not...

Page 118: ... options in this section may not be available on your computer Computer Operations page 120 System Update Security page 126 Recovery page 128 Battery Pack page 130 Built in Camera page 132 Networking LAN Wireless LAN page 134 Bluetooth Technology page 138 Optical Discs page 142 Display page 147 Printing page 151 Microphone page 152 Speakers page 153 Touch Pad page 155 Keyboard page 156 Floppy Disk...

Page 119: ...119 n N Troubleshooting Audio Video page 158 Memory Stick page 160 Peripherals page 161 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 120: ...lugged 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 adapter and th...

Page 121: ... your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down your computer Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for about five minutes Then plug the AC adapter and turn on ...

Page 122: ...ck the Shut down button If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapt...

Page 123: ...lick Restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or 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 solve this p...

Page 124: ...omputer and enter the correct password The password is case sensitive so be sure to check letters for the current case before you enter the password What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software On some VAIO models the graphics memor...

Page 125: ... the M or m key to select your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key 6 Press the or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key What should I do if I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk ...

Page 126: ...s such as viruses The Microsoft Windows operating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 ...

Page 127: ...rity updates follow these steps Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates 1 Click Start All Programs McAfee and McAfee SecurityCenter 2 Click the button located at the upper left corner of the window to update the software 3 Follow the on screen instructions to download updates See the help file included with your software program for more information Downloaded from ...

Page 128: ...lied See the Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide for more information How can I restore my computer system to its factory default settings There are two ways to recover your computer system from recovery discs and from a recovery partition See the Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide for more information How can I reinstall the original software and drivers You can restore the preinstalled software a...

Page 129: ...r the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage 2 Click Disk Management under Storage in the left pane The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the center pane Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 130: ... Recharge the battery pack when The battery pack is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink You have not used the battery pack for an extended period of time When should I replace the battery pack A message prompting you to replace the battery pack appears when the battery pack reaches the end of its life You can check the battery charge capacity with the Battery ...

Page 131: ...ack The battery care function is enabled to extend the life of your battery pack on the VAIO Control Center Check the settings on the VAIO Control Center What should I do if a message appears notifying of either incompatibility or the improper installation of the battery pack and my computer then enters Hibernate mode This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To so...

Page 132: ...der 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 Built in Camera page 108 What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions The effect settings on your software application may cause dropped frames See the help file i...

Page 133: ...oftware 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 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 malfunction What should I d...

Page 134: ...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 for Wireless LAN Settings 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 c...

Page 135: ...lure 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 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 in Downloaded from LpManua...

Page 136: ...ireless 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 temporarily overload...

Page 137: ... a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 134 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 point see con...

Page 138: ... are within 10 meters of each other What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I want to communicate with Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on See the other device s manual for more information If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to commu...

Page 139: ...r computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communications altoge...

Page 140: ...hen I log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth function may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights Why can t I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users If you switch users without logging off your system the Bluetooth devices will not work Be sure to log off before swi...

Page 141: ...t to connect using the A2DP and select Control 3 Click SCMS T Settings 4 Click to cancel the Connect to a device only if it supports SCMS T content protection check box What should I do if the Bluetooth icon is not displayed on the taskbar Make sure that the switch next to Bluetooth is set to On in the VAIO Smart Network window To display the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar follow these steps 1 Clic...

Page 142: ...aved data 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Discs page 108 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 t...

Page 143: ...ss of unsaved data 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Discs page 108 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 Press them once again The volume may have been minimized by the Fn F3 keys Keep pressing the Fn F4 keys to ...

Page 144: ... click your desired drive You can confirm the driver software 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 optica...

Page 145: ...sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver If you are using 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 ...

Page 146: ...optical disc drive does not work properly Make sure that your external optical disc drive is connected to an AC power source and the USB port on your computer If it is not connected the external optical disc drive may not work properly Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 147: ... Modes page 27 for more information Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit If your computer is running on battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 19 for more information If the display output is directed to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See C...

Page 148: ...DVDs as it may cause unsuccessful playback display or unstable system operations Additionally it is recommended you disable your screen saver before starting DVD playback If the screen saver is enabled it may be activated during DVD playback and prevent the playback from running successfully Some screen savers have been found to even change the display resolution and colors What should I do if no ...

Page 149: ...se lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolution 2 Click the drop down list next to Resolution 3 Move the slider up to increase or down to decrease the screen resolution You can check the total amount of the graphics and video memory available Right click on the desktop select Screen resolution an...

Page 150: ...Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Select your desired theme from Aero Themes For information about the Windows Aero features such as Windows Flip 3D see Windows Help and Support Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 151: ...ation 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 Devices and Printers 2 Right click the printer icon and select Properties 3 Click the P...

Page 152: ...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 your 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 prevent this problem K...

Page 153: ...e volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Press them 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 Check the Windows volume 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...

Page 154: ...nd the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use If your speakers have a muting button set the button to off If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the task...

Page 155: ... 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 press the Enter key select Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If this procedure does...

Page 156: ...ck Change keyboards on the Keyboards and Languages tab 4 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 the Num lock indicator is lit press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these characters What should...

Page 157: ...t until the indicator light on the floppy disk drive turns off 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk and unplug 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 Shut down button and Restart What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk Make sure t...

Page 158: ...rtup 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 need to change the device for sound output 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 Playback...

Page 159: ...e sound output device page 158 2 On the Playback tab select the HDMI or S PDIF icon and click Properties 3 Click the Advanced tab 4 Select the sample rate and bit depth for example 48000 Hz 16 bit which the device supports 5 Click OK 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 d...

Page 160: ...p 1 Copy the data from Memory Stick onto your built in storage device to save data or images 2 Format Memory Stick by following the steps in Formatting Memory Stick page 50 Can I copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with digital cameras that are compatible with Memory Stick Why can t I write data to Memory Stick Some versions ...

Page 161: ...her 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 prevent a device from...

Page 162: ...trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows 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 trademarks of InterV...

Page 163: ...tered 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 manual the o...

Page 164: ...re or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Sony Corporation is not liable and will not compensate for any l...

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