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Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor that comes with your computer. Protector
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SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (Wireless LAN, Wireless
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Summary of Contents for VGC-LS1 - Vaio All-in-one Desktop Computer

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

Page 2: ...ource 16 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 19 Using Your VAIO Computer 20 Using the Keyboard 21 Using the Mouse 28 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 33 Using the Optical Disc Drive 35 Using the TV Function 46 Using PC Cards 62 Using the ExpressCard Module 65 Using the Memory Stick Media 69 Using Other Memory Cards 74 Using the Internet 77 Using Wireless LAN WLAN 78 ...

Page 3: ...tting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central 98 Using the Power Saving Modes 99 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105 Precautions 111 On Handling the LCD Screen 112 On Using the Power Source 113 On Handling Your Computer 114 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 116 On Handling Floppy Disks 116 On Handling Discs 117 On Using Headphones 118 On Handling Memory Stick Media 119...

Page 4: ...31 Internet 134 Networking 136 CDs and DVDs 139 Display 143 Printing 144 Microphone 145 Mouse 146 Speakers 147 Keyboard 148 Floppy Disks 149 PC Cards 150 Audio Video 151 Memory Stick Media 152 Peripherals 153 Support Options 154 Sony Support Information 154 Program Support Information 155 ...

Page 5: ...ogy in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections setting up information etc Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and owner information ...

Page 6: ...sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Latin American countries or areas VAIO Recovery Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and cl...

Page 7: ... computer and other peripheral equipment Position of your computer Place the display directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard pointing device or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles...

Page 8: ...ion Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well While adjusting the viewing angle do not exert excessive pressure on your computer especially on the center of the speaker grill to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also...

Page 9: ...h your computer Make sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturer s instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 10 About the Indicator Lights page 15 Connecting a Power Source page 16 Shutting Down Your...

Page 10: ...D Power indicator page 15 E Power button F MONITOR OFF button MONITOR OFF indicator page 15 Press this button to turn off the LCD backlight and the speaker volume You can change the MONITOR OFF button setting to keep the speaker volume on See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 98 and find out more in its help file G LCD screen page 112 H Hard disk drive indicator page 15 I WLAN Wirele...

Page 11: ...and jacks behind it page 16 Before removing the cover be sure to shut down your computer B Prop up stand Grasp the side ends with both hands and raise the bottom end as shown below to place your computer upright When moving or storing the computer you can simply push it back in for easy handling ...

Page 12: ...IDEO INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO port page 55 D VHF UHF port page 46 E Network Ethernet port page 93 F DC IN port page 16 G Cable bundler page 18 H CONNECT button page 21 page 28 I WLAN Wireless LAN switch page 78 J Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 88 K Modem port page 77 Supports high full low speeds ...

Page 13: ...13 n N Getting Started Right A Optical disc drive page 35 B Optical disc drive indicator page 15 C Drive eject button page 37 ...

Page 14: ...icrophone jack Connect an external microphone G Universal ExpressCard slot 1 page 66 H Media Access indicator page 15 I Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 2 page 71 J i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 91 K Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port 3 page 88 1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter 2 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capa...

Page 15: ...ss Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used MONITOR OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc When the indicato...

Page 16: ...Source You need an AC adapter as a power source for your computer Before accessing the DC IN port You need to remove the back panel cover 1 Simply pull the cover off your computer Be sure to put the cover back on the computer when you are done ...

Page 17: ...ter only with the supplied AC adapter To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer ...

Page 18: ...nap the cable bundler back shut as shown below To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 102 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming ...

Page 19: ...low To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off 4 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off ...

Page 20: ...eyboard page 21 Using the Mouse page 28 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 33 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 35 Using the TV Function page 46 Using PC Cards page 62 Using the ExpressCard Module page 65 Using the Memory Stick Media page 69 Using Other Memory Cards page 74 Using the Internet page 77 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 78 ...

Page 21: ...n N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions ...

Page 22: ...rtcut buttons Perform the pre assigned tasks The default tasks are as follows S1 Launches or exits LifeFlow S2 Launches Internet Explorer When Internet Explorer is up and running press this button to magnify the contents in the foreground Internet Explorer window One press magnifies the contents by 25 When magnification reaches 200 it goes back to 100 If the Internet Explorer window is minimized o...

Page 23: ...es wear out Num lock Turns on while in the Num Lock state Caps lock Turns on while in the Caps Lock state Scroll lock Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state Connect Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in place to indicate that the keyboard is ready for use page 26 H Windows key Displays the Start menu I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain s...

Page 24: ...VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to adjust the keyboard angle B CONNECT button Press to enable the wireless keyboard to communicate with the main unit C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries ...

Page 25: ...ied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not place metal...

Page 26: ...CT button 5 on the bottom of the keyboard The connect indicator turns on in the indicator window on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard If not repeat the procedure Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other If the wireless keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer the connect indicator will turn off This could indicate that ...

Page 27: ...ower level If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If the wireless keyboard is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage If you want to put the wireless keyboard in a more ergonomic position flip open the keyboard feet ...

Page 28: ...al wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down a page Press the wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse the scroll function is available only with applications that support it C Right button Press the right button once to display a context sensitive shortcut menu not always an active function D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse...

Page 29: ...our computer first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless mouse Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2 4 GHz frequency band near the wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing the mouse to stop working properly Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns Avoid surfaces such as m...

Page 30: ...ing Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless mouse 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below 2 Turn on the computer 3 Press the CONNECT button 1 on the back of the computer ...

Page 31: ...ween the wireless mouse and the computer should now be established Step 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other If the wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If the wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage ...

Page 32: ... n N Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Change the settings ...

Page 33: ...o editing software for example Windows Messenger and Windows MovieMaker Turning on the computer activates the built in MOTION EYE camera so the computer is ready for a video conference using such software Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera respectively Make sure that the camera is activated ...

Page 34: ... camera You can change the capture angle of the built in MOTION EYE camera with the capture angle adjuster 1 on the back of your computer Push down or up the horizontal bar to adjust the angle upward or downward respectively until you see the live feed in the desired angle The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal streaks if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and doe...

Page 35: ...is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc Be sure to attach the 8cm disc adapter to an 8cm disc before inserting the disc into the optical disc drive slot 1 Turn on the computer 2 With the label side facing toward you slide a disc into the optical disc drive slot ...

Page 36: ...automatically launch Windows and may display a window for selecting your preferred software program to launch or may automatically launch a preinstalled CD DVD program If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program ...

Page 37: ...hen your computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction 1 Check that the optical disc drive indicator 1 is off 2 Press the drive eject button 2 The optical disc slides out If pressing the drive eject button does not slide the disc out of the drive restart your computer and repeat the procedure ...

Page 38: ... and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports ...

Page 39: ...P P P 1 Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 2 Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 3 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge 4 Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0...

Page 40: ...CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc Supports 8cm disc reading but not 8cm disc writing PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable nor recordable CD ROM Video CD Music CD CD Extra CD R RW...

Page 41: ...re writing data to a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not switch power modes while using the prei...

Page 42: ...fore playing a DVD Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is playing a DVD Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code of your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on...

Page 43: ...udio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the desired CD software such as the SonicStage software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option ...

Page 44: ...er s you want to copy right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and then click the optical disc drive name 4 Close the window 5 Click Start and then My Computer 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with the file s or folder s you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD 7 In the CD Writing Tasks box click Write...

Page 45: ...o start the desired DVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the DVD software you want to use For instructions on how to use the software see the...

Page 46: ...ence Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV DVD and video viewing as well as music recording and playback This section describes how to set up your TV set top box and other equipment See the online MCE Guide for more information on Media Center features To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click MC...

Page 47: ...on available in your home TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in your area as well as the type of connection available One primary cable to connect the computer to a TV cable or antenna is the TV coaxial cable supplied One end connects to the computer s VHF UHF port and the other end connects to the cable service access or antenna A TV coaxial cable ...

Page 48: ... Connecting to standard cable access CATV To connect in CATV mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable 1 supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 3 on the computer ...

Page 49: ...oks on a 75 ohm 300 ohm RCA transformer cable 1 not supplied to the screw type grips at your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 3 supplied to the transformer end of the RCA transformer cable 1 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 4 on the computer ...

Page 50: ...ccess CATV page 48 Depending on the type of antenna system in your home your connection may require a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer not supplied to connect the computer and the indoor outdoor antenna system If you are connecting to an indoor outdoor antenna you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception Move the antenna cable away from other power sources or connectors to reduce recepti...

Page 51: ...our antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied 2 Connect a coaxial cable feed connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 3 Connect one end of another TV coaxial cable 5 supplied to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 6 on the computer ...

Page 52: ...e grips at your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to the grips on a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied 2 Connect a coaxial cable feed connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 3 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 5 supplied to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 6 on the computer ...

Page 53: ...ugh the STB using its controls or the supplied remote commander When using the STB setup A standard TV remote control cannot be used to change TV channels You can use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel out number channel 3 4 etc or direct video input specified by your cable or satellite service provider You may be able to use a universal remote control or commander to change TV ch...

Page 54: ...supplied to the VHF UHF OUT port on the set top box STB 3 Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter device 5 not supplied 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable 6 supplied to the double connection end of the splitter device 5 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 7 on the computer 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable 8 not supplied to the double connection end of the splitter...

Page 55: ...nect one end of a stereo A V dubbing cable with triple RCA jacks 6 not supplied to the Composite Audio Out L R jacks 7 and the Video Out jack 8 on the back panel of your set top box STB unit 3 matching the plug and jack colors 4 Connect the other RCA jacks of the stereo A V dubbing cable 6 into the AUDIO INPUT L R jacks 9 and the VIDEO INPUT VIDEO jack 10 on the computer matching the plug and jack...

Page 56: ...56 n N Using Your VAIO Computer ...

Page 57: ... TV recording session PAUSE button Press to pause media playback Press again to resume playback FWD button Press to fast forward media at three speeds SKIP button Press to move media forward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video REPLAY button Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and seven seconds of TV or video REW bu...

Page 58: ...ideo collection M MORE button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features N Directional arrow buttons Press the M m and buttons to move the pointer on the computer screen OK button Press OK to select the desired action or window option When watching full screen TV press OK to return to the previous channel Press OK again to switch between channels O CH PG Channel ...

Page 59: ...es 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Press the tab 1 and lift the battery cover up 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the remote commander 4 Align the battery cover to the remote commander 5 Press down until the cover clicks into place If the remote commander does not operate properly you may need to replace the batteries When the remote commander has not been used for an extended period...

Page 60: ...remote sensor cable 2 into the USB port 3 Position the remote sensor 3 to enable unobstructed communication with the remote commander If you are using a cable or satellite set top box you can attach the remote sensor control to the remote sensor which enables you to control the set top box with the remote commander ...

Page 61: ... remote sensor 2 2 Remove the adhesive tape cover from the bottom of the remote sensor control 1 3 Attach the remote sensor control 1 onto the set top box 3 near the infrared port 4 Do not cover the infrared port when attaching the remote sensor control The remote sensor must be visible in a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly ...

Page 62: ... out 2 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card slot protector pops out 3 Gently take hold of the protector and pull it out of the slot 4 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing toward you 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar Insert th...

Page 63: ...he card is inserted your computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode We recommend that you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties window remove the software driver and then reinstall it D...

Page 64: ...move Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click Close 7 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 8 Push the PC Card release button a second time so ...

Page 65: ...ras camcorders music players and other audio video devices The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54 mm wide module as shown below and the latter an ExpressCard 34 module only Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot Hereinafter referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module ExpressCard 34 module ExpressCard 54 module ...

Page 66: ...n or out of the slot You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Push the ExpressCard slot protector to pop it out 2 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 3 Hold the ExpressCard module with the arrow facing toward you and pointing toward the ExpressCard slot 4 Carefully sli...

Page 67: ...ressCard module Before moving your computer make sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer ...

Page 68: ...steps 1 to 6 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click Close 7 Push in the ExpressCard module ...

Page 69: ...m EN VAIO for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Latin American countries or areas Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of May 2006 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the com...

Page 70: ...ve 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 media When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Be sure to use a fine tipped object to move the tab on the Memory Stick Duo media Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasu...

Page 71: ... is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of the computer Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot...

Page 72: ...mory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media Avoid accidental erasure of your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while f...

Page 73: ...computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media ...

Page 74: ...e correct memory card into the SD memory card slot SDHC memory cards are not supported Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot Do not force the memory...

Page 75: ...ge 14 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow pointing toward the memory card slot 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction ...

Page 76: ...remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is off 2 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card 3 Carefully pull it out of the slot ...

Page 77: ... to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start ...

Page 78: ...otection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points Besi...

Page 79: ... use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g products on...

Page 80: ... controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected If the Wireless connection is initiated by peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN eq...

Page 81: ...6 Select the Wireless Networks tab 7 Click the Add button The Wireless network properties window appears 8 Enter a network name SSID 1 You can choose a 32 digit alphanumeric name 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down box 10 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop down box 11 Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button Some information becomes visible 12 E...

Page 82: ...ck Close 19 Click OK The computer is ready to communicate with another computer 1 If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers in 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 2 Hexadecimal a number representation using the digits 0 9 w...

Page 83: ...ndow appears 4 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet right click Wireless Network Connection 5 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced window appears 7 Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close 8 Click OK 9 Close the Network Connections window 10 Turn off t...

Page 84: ... Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the man...

Page 85: ...on The Wireless Network Connection window appears 7 Follow the on screen instructions To connect to a wireless network models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through the set up process and provide you with more detailed information about wireless connections 1 Make sure an access point is set up See the manual that came with your a...

Page 86: ...twork Turn off the WIRELESS LAN switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long ...

Page 87: ...l Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 88 Connecting a Printer page 90 Connecting an i LINK Device page 91 Connecting to a Network LAN page 93 ...

Page 88: ... floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction ...

Page 89: ...mputer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is no...

Page 90: ...ter Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer ...

Page 91: ...NK cables compatible with your computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end and VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed ...

Page 92: ...r end into the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camcorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an i LINK co...

Page 93: ...work ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone ...

Page 94: ...fly describes how to change the main settings of your computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 95 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 98 Using the Power Saving Modes page 99 ...

Page 95: ... for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for other ordinary users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot ...

Page 96: ...een enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 5 At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen 6 Select Password when Power ON under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disable...

Page 97: ...y to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key When confirmation to save the changes is prompted press the Ent...

Page 98: ...references for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a limited user ...

Page 99: ...omputer to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain period of time click Start and Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options and then change the settings under Power Schemes Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the 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 sp...

Page 100: ...wer button on your computer or the Standby button on the remote commander If you press the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data In Standby mode inserting a disc will automatically launch Windows and may display a window for selecting your preferred software program to launch or may automatically launch a preinstalled CD DV...

Page 101: ...o change the Standby mode settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the Power Schemes tab 5 Change the System Standby settings ...

Page 102: ...his mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the power button The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Hibernate To return to Normal mode Press the power button The computer returns to its previous state If you press the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically ...

Page 103: ...ill automatically launch Windows and may display a window for selecting your preferred software program to launch or may automatically launch a preinstalled CD DVD program Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move your compute...

Page 104: ...ntact your dealer to install a new memory module You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model refer to the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest ...

Page 105: ...ry module ensure the following The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Turn off your computer and disconnect the system from its power source that is AC adapter and from any telecommunication links network...

Page 106: ... computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Handle the memory module with c...

Page 107: ...Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices 2 Remove the back panel cover 1 unplug the computer and then disconnect all peripheral devices 3 Wait until the computer cools down ...

Page 108: ...etal object such as the chassis frame to discharge static electricity 6 Remove the memory module Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging ...

Page 109: ...dule slot and push it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover and tighten the screw 10 Plug the computer connect all peripheral devices replace the back panel cover and then turn on the computer ...

Page 110: ...rt point to All Programs and click VAIO Central 3 Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window 4 Double click the System Information folder 5 Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer ...

Page 111: ...ential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 112 On Using the Power Source page 113 On Handling Your Computer page 114 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 116 On Handling Floppy Disks page 116 On Handling Discs page 117 On Using Headphones page 118 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 119 On Handling the Hard Disk page 120 ...

Page 112: ...sidual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or br...

Page 113: ...sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use t...

Page 114: ... subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction Provid...

Page 115: ...rvice Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly Do not grasp the prop up stand to lift your computer as it may damage the stand To lift or move your computer grasp the bottom corners of the main unit not of the LC...

Page 116: ... of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the lens is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the plate as it is force sensitive On Handling Floppy Disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep floppy di...

Page 117: ...solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining ...

Page 118: ...er from an 8cm disc when not using the disc Keeping the adapter attached may deform the disc Do not leave the adapter in a place subject to high temperatures to avoid deformation Use of the deformed adapter with an 8cm disc may cause a disc recognition error or result in a stuck disc a damaged disc or a malfunction of your computer Not all types of the 8cm disc can fit into the adapter On Using He...

Page 119: ... Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media out of reach of children There is a risk of s...

Page 120: ...careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk...

Page 121: ...SA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Latin American countries or areas Computer page 122 System Security page 129 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 131 Internet page 134 Networking page 136 CDs and DVDs page 139 Display page 143 Printing page 144 Microphone page 145 Mouse page 146 Speakers page 147 Keyboard page 148 Floppy Disks...

Page 122: ...ect the AC adapter Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and press the power button to turn on your computer Condensation may cause your computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Remove any extra memory modules you may have inserted since purchase Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter For your safety use only genuine Sony AC a...

Page 123: ... and then set the time hour minute second Press the Enter key 4 Press the key to select the Exit tab and then press the F9 key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Select Yes and press the Enter key 6 Select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer restarts ...

Page 124: ... the MONITOR OFF button Otherwise follow these steps 1 Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your computer screen still stays blank unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for about five minutes Then plug in the AC adapter and turn on the computer again ...

Page 125: ...the Windows Task Manager window appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu When the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from Windows Task Manager ...

Page 126: ...omputer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password message appears and Windows will not start Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps l...

Page 127: ...reen appears due to network security checkups Why doesn t my computer screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The originally selected VAIO s screen saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for your computer screen to turn off Change the originally selected VAIO s screen saver What should I do if I cannot boot ...

Page 128: ...the or key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer restarts and you will hear the startup sound at the specified volume level You can also show hide the VAIO animation logo at startup On the screen that is displayed after step 2 above select VAIO...

Page 129: ... Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing one of the following The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to your computer whenever it is connected to the Internet The Windows Updates web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must...

Page 130: ...eep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the taskbar If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appears 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click t...

Page 131: ...s not indicate a malfunction If the problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise If the front mirror plate over the lens is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the lens See On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 116 Why...

Page 132: ...ointing direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g LightSource Flickness etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if a shortcut key with the Fn key is used t...

Page 133: ...nce and Maintenance icon 3 Click the System icon 4 Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab 5 Double click Imaging devices 6 Right click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP VCC1 and click Update Driver What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters Standby or Hibernate mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Do not place your computer into Standby or Hibernate mode wh...

Page 134: ...ephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options 4 On the M...

Page 135: ... properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP do any of the following Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure th...

Page 136: ...nd then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections 4 Right click Wireless Network Connection 5 Click Properties 6 Click the Wireless Networks tab 7 Click View Wireless Networks to see that your access point is selected Make sure the encryption key is correct What should I do if I cannot access the Internet Check the access point settings See the manual that ...

Page 137: ...oaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information How do I avoid data transfer interruptions When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if ...

Page 138: ... using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key Two computers with built in wireless LAN may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on...

Page 139: ...t the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see On Handling Discs page 117 for instructions on how to clean it What should I do if the disc does not slide out Make sure your computer is on Press the drive eject button If the disc drive eject button does not work click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select...

Page 140: ...tions If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound do any of the following Double click the Volume icon on the taskbar and click to cancel the Master Volume Mute All and Wave Mute check boxes Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer Make sure the CD aud...

Page 141: ...ake sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive If you notice condensation on your comp...

Page 142: ... recordable media do not work What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD RAM media using Windows functions Follow these steps to change the settings 1 Click Start and then My Computer 2 Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties 3 Click the Recording tab 4 Click to cancel the Enable CD recording on this drive check box 5 Click OK Canceling the Enable CD recording on this dri...

Page 143: ...Standby button on the wireless keyboard to activate the computer screen See Using the Power Saving Modes page 99 for more information Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on The LCD backlight of your computer may have been turned off Press the MONITOR OFF button What should I do if my computer screen is dark ...

Page 144: ...ctioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby 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 then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click the printer icon and ...

Page 145: ...ophone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer The muting button on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed Press the button once again The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard Press the other to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound ...

Page 146: ...yback and restart your computer If the pointer still does not move do any of the following Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart your computer Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds When your computer turns off wait for 10 to 15 seconds and then press the power button again to restart t...

Page 147: ...h and the audio option is enabled The speaker volume may have been turned off Press the MONITOR OFF button at the top right corner above the LCD screen or press the muting button on the wireless keyboard The muting button on the wireless keyboard may have been pressed Press the button once again The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard Pre...

Page 148: ...d is in the ON position Make sure the supplied AA batteries are properly installed Press the CONNECT button on your computer and then the wireless keyboard to re establish the connection between the two devices What should I do if I cannot enter characters with the keyboard If you cannot use the numeric keypad the Num Lk key may not be activated Check if the Num lock indicator is off If the Num lo...

Page 149: ...e LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy d...

Page 150: ...ou are not using a Sony PC Card Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot your computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart the computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a P...

Page 151: ...y used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and...

Page 152: ... the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the...

Page 153: ...Try using a different USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all USB hubs may prevent a de...

Page 154: ... Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the correspondi...

Page 155: ...A Web Site http esupport sony com EN VAIO Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http esupport sony com ES VAIO For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc For users in USA ...

Page 156: ...ite http www aol com AOL Music Now America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www premiumservices aol com AOL Explorer America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http help aol com help ...

Page 157: ... the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can give a profession...

Page 158: ...LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 155 Image Converter 2 Plus Sony Electronics Inc Image Converter 2 Plus allows you to easily convert movie ...

Page 159: ...Microsoft Office 2003 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first...

Page 160: ...users in USA and Canada Web Site http browser netscape com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www symantec com techsupp PenPlus for VAIO Sony Electronics Inc PenPlus for VAIO will allow you to write or draw directly on the screen with the stylus or create sticky note reminders For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page ...

Page 161: ... Information page 155 Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intuit com support quicken ROXIO DigitalMedia Sonic Solutions For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support sonic com SmartWi Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components Wireless LAN Wireless WAN and B...

Page 162: ...formation page 155 SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CDs DVDs or audio files in WAV format For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 155 System Mechanic 6 iolo technologies LLC For users in USA and Canada Web Site ht...

Page 163: ...oftware see Program Support Information page 155 VAIO Back up Utility Sony Electronics Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 155 VAIO Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to a USB port or an i LINK port on your computer or with the built in MOTI...

Page 164: ...ter s configuration and specifications For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 155 VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 155 VAIO HDD Protection Sony Electronic...

Page 165: ...ftware see Program Support Information page 155 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares about your VAIO personal computer The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your machine includes For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 155 VAIO Support Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to ...

Page 166: ...del For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 155 VAIO Zone software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Zone software provides an effortless way to browse and enjoy pictures music and video files on your computer all through an elegant next generation interface You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO computers on your network On VAIO computer models with a recordabl...

Page 167: ...tting up your wireless network connection and offers useful diagnostic tests to help keep your wireless network running smoothly For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 155 Xdrive America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the screen For co...

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