Sony VGC-RM1 User Manual Download

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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer

To install an add-on card

Remove the top panel of the main unit.
See Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Top Panel

(page 87)

for the detailed instructions.

Touch a metal object (such as the chassis frame) to discharge static electricity.

Locate an available expansion slot. Remove the slot cover's screw, and then remove the slot cover.

Be careful not to damage the circuit board and cables inside.

Summary of Contents for VGC-RM1

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

Page 2: ...mputer Safely 34 Using Your VAIO Computer 35 Using the Optical Disc Drive 36 Using PC Cards 46 Using the Memory Stick Media 49 Using Other Memory Cards 54 Using the Jog Controller 58 Using the Internet 60 Using the Bluetooth Functionality 61 Using Peripheral Devices 69 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 70 Connecting a Printer 72 Connecting an i LINK Device 74 Connecting to a Network LAN...

Page 3: ...Computer 86 Removing and Replacing Computer Panels 87 Adding and Removing Memory 93 Installing an Add on Card 99 Replacing the Lithium Battery 103 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 106 Precautions 114 On Using the Power Source 115 On Handling Your Computer 116 On Handling Floppy Disks 118 On Handling Discs 119 On Using Headphones 120 On Handling Memory Stick Media 120 On Handling the Hard Disk 121 ...

Page 4: ...ooth Technology 134 Optical Discs 138 Display 142 Printing 144 Microphone 145 Mouse 146 Speakers 147 Keyboard 149 Floppy Disks 150 PC Cards 151 Audio Video 153 Memory Stick Media 154 Peripherals 155 Support Options 156 Sony Support Information 156 Program Support Information 158 ...

Page 5: ...o provide state of the art personal computing External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections setting up information etc Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and o...

Page 6: ...he Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas or http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil VAIO Recovery Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers a...

Page 7: ...led procedures for using the RAID Recovery program to configure the hard disk drives change your computer s RAID array or to remove the RAID configuration Additional procedures are also provided for using the VAIO Recovery utility and the Intel Storage Utility programs To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click Manuals Specifications 3 Click RAID Guide ...

Page 8: ...he form of VAIO tutorials an escalation page containing support and contact information and various links to VAIO online support Web sites Backup Recovery Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system system software and your personal data Wireless Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN Run utilities that include VAI...

Page 9: ...our computer to enable proper ventilation 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 muscle...

Page 10: ... the display Position the display directly in front of you with the top of the screen at or a little below eye level Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid...

Page 11: ... 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 manufacturers instructions Getting to Know Your Computer page 12 About the Indicator Lights page 19 Setting Up Your Computer page 20 Shutting Down Your ...

Page 12: ...m the illustrations shown below depending on the model you purchased See the online Specifications for your computer s specific hardware configuration Front Main unit A Hard disk drive indicator page 19 B Power button Power indicator page 19 Pressing this button will automatically turn on the access unit as well C i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 4 pins page 74 D Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 70 E Fro...

Page 13: ...9 B Power button Power indicator page 19 Pressing this button will automatically turn on the main unit as well C Bluetooth indicator page 19 D Left front panel Flip this panel down to access slots ports and jacks E Right front panel Flip this panel down to access optical disc drives ...

Page 14: ...ve eject button page 36 H Blu ray Disc drive page 36 I Blu ray Disc drive eject button page 36 J i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 4 pins page 74 K Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports 2 page 70 L Headphones jack Connect external headphones M Microphone jack Connect an external microphone N Manual eject holes page 138 1 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO media with high speed and hi...

Page 15: ...15 n N Getting Started Back Main unit ...

Page 16: ... ACCESS UNIT port page 23 G Modem port page 29 H AC In port page 32 I DVI D port page 24 J DVI I port page 24 K S Video Video Out port page 26 L Printer port page 73 M Keyboard port page 27 N Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 70 O S PDIF OPTICAL OUT port Connect digital equipment such as an AV amplifier P FRONT jack page 26 Supports high full low speeds ...

Page 17: ...s unit A Bluetooth antenna cover There is a Bluetooth antenna behind this cover B Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 70 C PC Card slot page 46 D PC Card release button page 48 E TO MAIN UNIT port page 23 Supports high full low speeds ...

Page 18: ...to Sleep mode for power consumption For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 83 E Indicators 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 F Windows keys Display the Start menu G Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications H Directional arr...

Page 19: ...sk drive Main unit only Hard disk Optical disc drive Access unit only Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk or the optical disc Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the unit when this indicator is on Media Access Access unit only Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the unit when this indicator is on When the ind...

Page 20: ...ending on the model you purchased See the online Specifications for your computer s specific hardware configuration Placing Your Computer Your computer consists of the main and access units and both are designed for either flat or upright placement To place the units in the flat position When placing both units in the flat position you can put the access unit on top of the main unit Do not put the...

Page 21: ...s with the four screw type feet 1 on its bottom surface Remove and screw them into the holes on the left side surface of the unit before placing the unit in the upright position Use the supplied seals to cover the screw holes on the bottom when you use the main unit in the upright position ...

Page 22: ...tting Started To place the access unit in the upright position The access unit comes with a designated stand 1 for upright placement Use this stand to place the unit in the upright position as illustrated below ...

Page 23: ...s supplied with your computer for connection between the main and access units Plug one end of the cable to the TO ACCESS UNIT port 1 on the back of the main unit and the other end to the TO MAIN UNIT port 2 on the back of the access unit Make sure that each end of the cable clicks into place ...

Page 24: ...tor plug its cable into the DVI D 1 or DVI I 2 port on the back of the main unit If you want to connect a VGA monitor use a video adapter device not supplied to connect its cable to the DVI I port 2 If your monitor is HDCP compliant connect it to the DVI D port The DVI I port is not compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard 2 If necessary plug the display s cable i...

Page 25: ... protection which enables you to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected high quality contents Note that you need to connect an HDCP compliant monitor to your computer to view the copyright protected contents If your computer has a non compliant monitor connected you will not be able to play or view any copyright protected contents including Blu ray movie contents ...

Page 26: ...the other end to the S Video input port on your TV 3 You will hear audio from the speakers connected to your computer not from the TV To hear audio from the TV use an audio cable not supplied to connect the FRONT jack on the back of the main unit and the audio input port on the TV See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use ...

Page 27: ...PS 2 keyboard and a USB mouse are supplied with your computer To connect the keyboard and mouse 1 Plug the keyboard cable 1 into the keyboard port 2 on the back of the main unit 2 Plug the mouse cable 3 into one of the USB ports 4 on the back of the access unit ...

Page 28: ...28 n N Getting Started Be sure not to connect the mouse to any USB port on the main unit The mouse will not be functional ...

Page 29: ...et aside 2 Plug another phone cable not supplied into the modem port on the back of the main unit 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the wall jack To connect the telephone and modem 1 Unplug the phone cable to your telephone from the wall jack 2 Plug it into one of the ports on a 1 to 2 port adapter device splitter not supplied 1 3 Plug one end of a second phone cable not supplied into the oth...

Page 30: ...k Connect 10BASE T 100BASE TX or 1000BASE T cable to the network Ethernet port Using an incorrect cable such as a phone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the network Ethernet port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrator ...

Page 31: ...s from the speaker system to the color of the speaker jacks on the back of the main unit Review the connection instructions provided with your speaker system as the connection setup may vary To select the speaker system 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound 4 On the Playback tab select Speakers and click Configure 5 Choose your speaker ...

Page 32: ...r cord for your computer To connect the power cord 1 Insert the power cord into the AC In port 1 on the back of the main unit 2 Insert each of the power cord plugs from the display and the main unit into a grounded AC wall outlet surge protector or Universal Power Supply UPS 2 ...

Page 33: ...33 n N Getting Started To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the power cord Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible ...

Page 34: ... as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut Down 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off ...

Page 35: ...ow to get the most out of using your VAIO computer Using the Optical Disc Drive page 36 Using PC Cards page 46 Using the Memory Stick Media page 49 Using Other Memory Cards page 54 Using the Jog Controller page 58 Using the Internet page 60 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 61 ...

Page 36: ...To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Flip down the right front panel of the access unit 3 Press the drive eject button 1 on the optical disc drive The tray slides out 4 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing upward Be sure not to scratch the recording surface of the optical disc with any projected parts on the tray Illustrated below is the Blu ray Disc drive as an e...

Page 37: ... the tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Before removing the optical disc make sure that the optical disc drive indicator light is off ...

Page 38: ...P PR P P PR 1 2 PR PR 5 PR 6 CD RW DVD ROM P P P P PR P P P P P P DVD ROM P P P P P P P P P P P 1 Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 2 Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 3 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with removable cartri...

Page 39: ... CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable or recordable CD ROM Video CD Music CD CD Extra CD R RW DVD ROM DVD Video BD ROM DVD R RW DVD R RW DVD...

Page 40: ... not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates Region settings are required for Movies and BD ROM contents If the region setting and the region of the disc do not match playback is not possible Unless your external display is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard you cannot play or view the contents of copyright p...

Page 41: ...ata 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 preinstalled sof...

Page 42: ... have audio devices connected this may damage your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is playing a DVD Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the w...

Page 43: ...When you are playing a DVD video or audio and you want to remove a USB device such as USB compatible speakers make sure you stop the DVD first Removing a USB compatible device during DVD video or audio playback may cause a malfunction ...

Page 44: ...appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive If the AutoPlay window appears click Burn files to disc and follow the on screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears 2 Open the folder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag them to the ...

Page 45: ...he 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 All Programs and the desired DVD software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on y...

Page 46: ...th your computer You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 With the front label facing upward insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot on the back of the access unit 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot all the way to the end The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar ...

Page 47: ...o your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Restarting will restore the original state of your computer Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction...

Page 48: ...hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window 8 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 9 Push the PC Card release button...

Page 49: ...tick com en Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of September 2006 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGa...

Page 50: ...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 if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Improper insertion of the media may damage bo...

Page 51: ...ry Stick media when formatting the media 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 formatting the media This could cause a malfunction 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks into place 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer win...

Page 52: ...N Using Your VAIO Computer 6 At the confirmation prompt click OK The formatting process starts It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media 7 Once completed click OK 8 Click Close ...

Page 53: ...Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 4 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator light is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the M...

Page 54: ...io video devices The memory card slots are located behind the left front panel of the access unit You need to open this panel before accessing the slots Before You Use Memory Cards The memory card slots on the access unit of your computer support the following memory cards CF CompactFlash memory card slot CompactFlash Microdrive SD memory card slot Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC SM xD Pictur...

Page 55: ...ot and can cause damage to the access unit Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot Do not force the memory card in or out of the slot The CF CompactFlash memory card slot on the access unit supports Type I and Type II media The SD memory card slot on the access unit does not support the high speed data transfer feature of the SD memory card Your computer has been tested and...

Page 56: ...o not use force to open the panel 2 Locate the appropriate slot for the memory card you want to use 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 57: ...e Media Access indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Flip down the left front panel of the access unit 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is off 3 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card 4 Carefully pull it out of the slot ...

Page 58: ... to make it active Do not disconnect the jog controller while using the support software A LED Illuminates when the jog controller is connected to the computer to indicate that the jog controller is ready for use B Jog dial Rotate the jog dial clockwise or counterclockwise for example to feed a video forward or backward by one frame C Center point Push the center point up down or sideways or push ...

Page 59: ...Controller To connect the jog controller 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use on the front of the main or access unit 2 Plug the USB cable 2 into the USB port The jog controller icon appears on the taskbar and you can now use your jog controller 3 ...

Page 60: ...ied Once you have set up your telephone cable connection you re ready to connect to the Internet For details of telephone cable connections see Connecting the Telephone and Modem page 29 To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet The Connect to the Internet window appears 3 Click Dial up 4 Follow the on ...

Page 61: ...ooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet 10 meters range in open space To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 2 Make sure that the Enable Bluetooth Device option is selected 3 Click OK ...

Page 62: ...ices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology video and audio may go out of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output...

Page 63: ... depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices ...

Page 64: ...avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse n...

Page 65: ...IO Computer 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 ...

Page 66: ...ty For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Help from the menu Stopping the Bluetooth Connection 1 Double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 2 Deselect the Enable Bluetooth Device option and click OK ...

Page 67: ...ooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears and Add New Connection Wizard automatically starts 4 If the Add New Connection Wizard window does not appear click New Connection The Add New Connection Wizard window appears 5 Select Express Mode Recommended and then click Next The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists ava...

Page 68: ...ect the headset from your computer 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears 2 Right click the headset icon and select Disconnect from the menu 3 Click Yes ...

Page 69: ...evices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 70 Connecting a Printer page 72 Connecting an i LINK Device page 74 Connecting to a Network LAN page 76 ...

Page 70: ...ing a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB 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 71: ...disk drive 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Confirm that the floppy disk drive can be safely removed from the system 6 Click OK A message appears stating it is now safe ...

Page 72: ...er compatible with your version of Windows to the computer You need to flip down the left front panel to access the USB ports on the front of the access unit 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 print...

Page 73: ...To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Plug the printer cable 2 supplied with your printer into the printer port 3 on the back of the main unit Before connecting the printer turn off your computer and the printer ...

Page 74: ...sfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices ...

Page 75: ...into the i LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder 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 stor...

Page 76: ...needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator The main unit has a protective sticker covering the network Ethernet port located on its back Connect 10BASE T 100BASE TX or 1000BASE T cable to the network Ethernet port Using an incorrect cable such as a phone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the network Ethernet...

Page 77: ...nnector 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 lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port ...

Page 78: ...y describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 79 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 82 Using the Power Saving Modes page 83 ...

Page 79: ...for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for other standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot s...

Page 80: ...to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User 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 at least 2 and at most 19 characters including spaces long The following is to configure your computer to display the BIOS setup screen 5 Press the or key to key to select Exit select Exit Saving Cha...

Page 81: ...e computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the current password for Enter Current Password and press the Enter key The BIOS setup screen appears 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Clear User Password and then press the Enter key 5 Press the or key to select Exit select Exit Saving Changes and then press the Enter key At th...

Page 82: ...for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 2 Click the System Information tab 3 Select the desired control item and change the settings 4 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a standard user ...

Page 83: ...ode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the connected display or the hard disk ...

Page 84: ...e Press the power button on your computer or the standby button on the keyboard If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data If the computer is not used for more than 20 minutes it will enter Sleep mode To avoid this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right click th...

Page 85: ...pgrading a computer You do not touch the connectors on any component For the type of components available for upgrading and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 156 or visit the Sony online support Web site Before Upgrading Your Comput...

Page 86: ...nnect your computer from its power source may result in personal injury or equipment damage Always turn the power off before you remove any computer panels or connect peripheral equipment Otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation If such a station is n...

Page 87: ...nts may be too hot to touch Wait about one hour to let the components cool down before you attempt to remove the panel Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Top Panel To remove the top panel 1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as a printer 2 Unplug the main unit and disconnect all peripheral devices including the access unit 3 Place the main unit in the flat position ...

Page 88: ...8 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer To replace the top panel 1 Place the top panel on the main unit and slide it toward the front 2 Tighten the two screws on the back of the main unit to secure the panel ...

Page 89: ...n your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as a printer 2 Unplug the main unit and disconnect all peripheral devices including the access unit 3 Place the main unit in the flat position 4 Pull the front panel 1 slightly toward you to disengage it from the chassis frame and then completely take the panel off ...

Page 90: ...90 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Slide and hold the latch 2 in the direction of the arrow 3 and remove the plastic HDD cover 4 6 Pull the metal HDD shield 5 toward you to take it off ...

Page 91: ...ding Your VAIO Computer To replace the front panel 1 Push in the metal HDD shield 1 2 Insert the tabs 2 on the right edge of the plastic HDD cover underneath the chassis frame and push in the left end of the cover ...

Page 92: ...92 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 3 Push in the left tabs 3 of the front panel into the slits on the chassis frame first and then the right tabs 4 into the right slits ...

Page 93: ...touching a memory 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 it from its power source that is AC adapter and from any telecommunication links ...

Page 94: ...nd 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 care To avoi...

Page 95: ... memory module 1 Remove the top panel of the main unit See Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Top Panel page 87 for the detailed instructions 2 Remove the two screws from the chassis brace 1 and take out the brace 3 Touch a metal object such as the chassis frame to discharge static electricity ...

Page 96: ...ule to gently eject it from the slot 6 Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the main unit Store the module in a static free bag 7 Remove the memory module from its anti static package handling it by the edges 8 Locate the center notch 3 on the bottom edge of the memory module and align it to the center bump in the open module slot ...

Page 97: ...e side latches 5 snap into position holding the memory module in place To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot move the side latches slightly outward to relieve pressure 11 Replace the chassis brace and secure it with the screws 12 Replace the top panel See Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Top Panel page 87 for the detailed instructions ...

Page 98: ... All Programs and VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 3 Click the System Information tab 4 Double click the System Information folder 5 Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole installation procedure and restart the computer ...

Page 99: ...ress x1 or x2 compliant card as well as a PCI Express x4 compliant card An expansion slot enables you to install a PCI standard based expansion card to expand the functionality of your computer Before you purchase an expansion card make sure the card supports Windows Vista and the PCI standard The length of the add on card 1 should not exceed 12 3 inches 31 cm for PCI slot 1 and 6 7 inches 17 cm f...

Page 100: ...h the electronic components on the add on card to avoid a malfunction as they are susceptible to static electricity from a human body Be sure to touch a metal object to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the add on card Do not place the add on card on a surface that is likely to produce or hold static electricity such as carpet The components on the add on card are suscept...

Page 101: ... and Replacing the Main Unit Top Panel page 87 for the detailed instructions 2 Touch a metal object such as the chassis frame to discharge static electricity 3 Locate an available expansion slot Remove the slot cover s screw and then remove the slot cover Be careful not to damage the circuit board and cables inside ...

Page 102: ...on slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot cover Be careful not to touch other internal components when inserting the card as it may cause a failure 5 Replace the top panel See Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Top Panel page 87 for the detailed instructions ...

Page 103: ...occurs There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly Replace the battery only with a CR2032 type lithium battery To replace the lithium battery 1 Write down any changes you may have made to the settings in the BIOS Setup utility 2 Remove the top panel of the main unit See Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Top Panel page 87 for the detailed instructions 3 Remove the two ...

Page 104: ...lt values Run the Setup utility to reset the date time passwords and other changes you may have made to the BIOS settings If you do not wish to customize your BIOS settings do not run the Setup utility Dispose of the lithium battery properly In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your neares...

Page 105: ... the computer s date and time 1 Click the time readout displayed on the taskbar The window appears showing the current date and time 2 Click Change date and time settings The Date and Time window appears 3 On the Date and Time tab change the settings as desired 4 Click Apply 5 Click OK ...

Page 106: ...ce Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 156 or visit the Sony online support Web site Be sure to avoid accidental disconnection of the internal cables of the main unit during hard disk installation Be sure to avoid injury during hard disk installation as the main unit contains components and circuit boards with sharp corners and edges If you leave a foreign ...

Page 107: ...to the both units and the peripheral devices as well as the hard disk The internal components of the main unit are too hot to touch immediately after you shut down your computer Wait until the components cool down before you attempt to install a hard disk The label of the installed hard disk for example Local disk E and Local disk F depends on the hardware configuration of your computer It may als...

Page 108: ...four SATA hard disk drives to the internal hard disk drive bay To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Remove the front panel of the main unit See Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Front Panel page 89 for the detailed instructions 2 Push the button 1 to release the hard disk drive holder lever 2 ...

Page 109: ...109 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 3 Grasp the lever and pull out the holder 3 from the hard disk drive bay and set it aside 4 Unscrew the four screws from the holder cover ...

Page 110: ...110 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 5 Remove the holder cover and insert a new hard disk drive 6 Replace the holder cover and secure it with the screws ...

Page 111: ... Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 7 Slide the hard disk drive holder into the hard disk drive bay and push in the holder lever into place 8 Connect the power connectors to the preinstalled and new hard disk drives ...

Page 112: ...ut when you replace the drive holder We recommend you use Sony SATA cables exclusively designed for your computer 10 Replace the front panel See Removing and Replacing the Main Unit Front Panel page 89 for the detailed instructions Connect the internal SATA cables To the hard disk drives in PORT0 cable Rightmost drive bay PORT1 cable Second drive bay from the right PORT2 cable Third drive bay from...

Page 113: ...enu The Computer Management window appears 4 Under the file directory on the right double click Storage and then Disk Management 5 Right click on the newly installed unformatted hard disk disk label identified with red marking and select Initialize Disk from the menu 6 Click on the allocated area of the disk 7 Right click the area and select New Partition from the menu The New Partition wizard win...

Page 114: ... help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage On Using the Power Source page 115 On Handling Your Computer page 116 On Handling Floppy Disks page 118 On Handling Discs page 119 On Using Headphones page 120 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 120 On Handling the Hard Disk page 121 ...

Page 115: ...ge to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself 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 Use the power cord supplied with you...

Page 116: ...es such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circula...

Page 117: ...dense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 156 or visit the Sony online support Web site Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer To avoid losing data if your com...

Page 118: ...of heat Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with an adhesive label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damag...

Page 119: ...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 120: ...l Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media 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 ...

Page 121: ...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 122: ... support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas or http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Computer page 123 System Security page 131 Internet page 132 Bluetooth Technology page 134 Optical Discs page 138 Display page 142 Printing page 144 Microphone page 145 Mouse page 146 Speakers page 147 Keybo...

Page 123: ...on Make sure your external display is plugged into an appropriate power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls on your external display are adjusted correctly Disconnect 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 c...

Page 124: ...eys 3 Press the m key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second with the Tab key and the keys 4 Press the key to select the Exit tab and then select Load Optimal Defaults and press Enter key The message Load Defaults Y N appears 5 Press the Y key 6 Select Exit Saving Changes and press the Enter key The message Exit Saving Changes Y N appears 7 Press the Y key Your computer res...

Page 125: ...If your display is still blank follow these steps 1 Press the power button on your computer for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on your computer again 2 If your display still stays blank unplug the power cord and leave the computer for about a minute Then plug in the power cord and turn on the computer again Turning off your computer with the power butto...

Page 126: ...puter If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Shut Down If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off R...

Page 127: ...rmal operating stability 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart 3 If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and 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 power button may cause loss of ...

Page 128: ...ff 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 Lock indicator on the keyboard are off If any are lit press the Num Lock key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password If the Windows operating system still does not launch follow these steps to initialize the...

Page 129: ... The Load Setup Defaults window appears 9 Select OK and press the Enter key 10 Select Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key The Save configuration changes and exit now window appears 11 Select OK and press the Enter key Your computer restarts ...

Page 130: ... Sony Service Center to reset it A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent see Sony Support Information page 156 or visit the Sony online support Web site Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups Why doesn t my screen turn o...

Page 131: ...indows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do I keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the Norton Internet Security software program current with t...

Page 132: ...hone and listen for a dial tone Make sure that the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Phone and Modem Options 4 On the Modems tab check that your modem ...

Page 133: ... 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 134: ...s also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth utility software or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which I want to communicate Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information If the device with which yo...

Page 135: ...ustom Bluetooth security level is selected click the Default level button 4 Click OK The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other If the device with which you want to communicate is already...

Page 136: ...cted by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from th...

Page 137: ...a dynamic IP address to the device and fails Do not specify IP addresses when using a PAN Why can t I use the Bluetooth functionality when I log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t I connect to a Bluetooth d...

Page 138: ...c drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 119 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 from the shortcut menu If none of the above opti...

Page 139: ...laying a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting button or the volume control respectively on the keyboard Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the...

Page 140: ...ure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive If you notice condensation on your computer do no...

Page 141: ...hesive label could cause a write error or other damage What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work The preinstalled software on your computer does not support copying DVD movies Macro...

Page 142: ...lay are securely plugged into power sources Make sure that your computer and display are properly connected Make sure that both your computer and display are turned on If your display comes with an AC adapter make sure that the supplied adapter is used for power connection Use of any other AC adapter may cause this problem If you have unplugged and re plugged your display while your computer is on...

Page 143: ...ws Aero follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options The Appearance Settings window appears 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab 5 Click OK ...

Page 144: ...on If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound 3 Right click the printer icon and select Properties 4 Click th...

Page 145: ...ne jack on your computer If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer The muting button on the keyboard may have been pressed Press the button once again The volume may have been turned off with the volume control on the keyboard Turn the control clockwise to turn up the volume loud enough to hear so...

Page 146: ...re application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not ...

Page 147: ...e the speaker cable supplied with your speakers If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information What should I do if I cannot hear sound from my speakers If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See the program s help file for...

Page 148: ...k Hardware and Sound 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound 4 On the Playback tab select Speakers and click Configure The Speaker Setup window appears 5 Select 5 1 Surround under Audio channels and click Next 6 Select the check boxes for your speakers under Optional speakers and click Next 7 Select the check boxes under Full range speakers and click Next 8 Click Finish ...

Page 149: ...ched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot use the numeric keypad the Num Lk key may not be activated Check if the Num lock indicator is off If the Num lock ...

Page 150: ... indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should I do if I cannot write data to a fl...

Page 151: ...PC Card for more information You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card If your PC Card which worked normally before does not work you may need to install the most recent driver software Follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click System and Maintenance 3 Click System 4 Click Device Manager on the left pane The Device Manager window appears 5 Double ...

Page 152: ... 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 PC Card page 46 for more information You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card on your computer See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information ...

Page 153: ...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 proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating s...

Page 154: ...rmat a Memory Stick media page 51 Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can I copy images f...

Page 155: ...tlet Try using another USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all USB hubs may prevent a d...

Page 156: ... files You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered...

Page 157: ...r computer is connected to the Internet VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site Click the VAIO Update notice to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information ...

Page 158: ...O Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web site http www sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO For users in Brazil Web site http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Re...

Page 159: ...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 160: ...software see Program Support Information page 158 Ask Toolbar IAC Search Media Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 Bluetooth Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 Cingular Connection Manager Cingular Wireless For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 ...

Page 161: ... DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 DVgate Plus software Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips int...

Page 162: ... 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 use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp For users in USA ...

Page 163: ...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 PC Sony Electronics Inc PenPlus for VAIO PC 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 158 ...

Page 164: ...n page 158 Quickbooks Free Starter Edition Intuit Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intuit com support quicken Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Suite 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...

Page 165: ...formation page 158 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 158 System Mechanic 6 iolo technologies LLC For users in USA and Canada Web site ht...

Page 166: ...AIO Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to a USB port or an i LINK port on your computer or with the built in MOTION EYE camera on your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Utility ...

Page 167: ...about the software see Program Support Information page 158 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 158 VAIO HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize yo...

Page 168: ... network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 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 158 VAIO Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Touch Launcher allows yo...

Page 169: ...ts about the software see Program Support Information page 158 WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 Xdrive America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the sc...

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