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Getting Started

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To disconnect the computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter.

Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.

If you do not use the computer for a long period of time, put the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode

(page 128)

. This power

saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming.

Summary of Contents for VGN-AR100

Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer V G N A R 1 0 0 S e r i e s ...

Page 2: ...e Battery Pack 23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using Your VAIO Computer 28 Using the Keyboard 29 Using the Touch Pad 31 Using Special function Buttons 32 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive 35 Using the TV Function 46 Using PC Cards 61 Using the ExpressCard Media 64 Using the Memory Stick Media 68 Using Other Memory Cards 71 Using the Internet 74 ...

Page 3: ...Multiple Monitors Function 110 Connecting an External Microphone 112 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 113 Connecting a Printer 116 Connecting an i LINK Device 117 Connecting to a Network LAN 119 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 121 Setting the Password 122 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central 124 Using the Power Saving Modes 125 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management 130 Upgradi...

Page 4: ...loppy Disks 143 On Handling Discs 144 On Using the Battery Pack 145 On Using Headphones 146 On Handling Memory Stick Media 146 On Handling the Hard Disk 147 Troubleshooting 148 Computer 150 System Security 158 Battery 160 Built in MOTION EYE Camera 162 Internet 165 Networking 167 Bluetooth Technology 170 CDs and DVDs 174 Display 179 Printing 183 Microphone 184 Mouse 185 ...

Page 5: ... Pad 187 Keyboard 188 Floppy Disks 189 PC Cards 190 Audio Video 191 Memory Stick Media 192 Peripherals 193 Multi Function Bay Docking Station 194 Support Options 195 Sony Support Information 195 Program Support Information 198 ...

Page 6: ...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 7: ... 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 click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide RAID guide Selected models only Provides an overview of RAID systems and the various RAID leve...

Page 8: ...odels only Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click MCE guide ...

Page 9: ... your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are fla...

Page 10: ...ocation 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 purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure t...

Page 11: ...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 external hard disk drive scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturer s instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 12 About the Indicator Lights page 19 Connecting a Power Source page 21 Using the Battery Pack page 23 Shutting Down...

Page 12: ...12 n N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages ...

Page 13: ... L Memory Stick PRO Duo media indicator page 19 M LCD screen lid LOCK RELEASE switch Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer N Built in microphone monaural O SD memory card indicator page 19 P Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 1 page 69 Q SD memory card slot page 71 R WIRELESS switch page 75 S WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 19 T Bluetooth indicator 2 page 19...

Page 14: ...ons page 32 E VOLUME buttons page 32 F Disc drive eject button page 35 G Muting button page 32 Muting indicator page 19 H CHANNEL buttons page 32 I TV REC button page 32 J Play Pause button page 32 K Stop button page 32 L Previous track button page 32 M Next track button page 32 N AV MODE button page 32 On selected models only ...

Page 15: ... N Getting Started Back A VHF UHF port 1 page 46 B Air vent C Battery connector page 23 D Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port 2 page 113 E DC IN port page 21 1 On selected models only 2 Supports high full low speeds ...

Page 16: ...OUTPUT port 5 6 page 105 J HDMI port page 105 K Monitor VGA port 6 page 101 L Network Ethernet port page 119 M Modem port page 74 1 Supports high full low speeds 2 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter 3 On selected models only 4 Parallel use of the AV In jack and the S VIDEO INPUT port will direct video signals to the S VIDEO INPUT port 5 Referred to as the S VIDEO IN port and the S VID...

Page 17: ... kHz 44 kHz Variable Connect digital equipment such as an AV amplifier B Microphone jack page 112 C Headphones jack page 99 D Optical disc drive page 35 E Substitute drive eject button page 35 Optical disc drive indicator page 19 F Manual eject hole page 174 G Security slot ...

Page 18: ...18 n N Getting Started Bottom A Multi function bay docking station connector page 92 B Air vents ...

Page 19: ...E camera is in use SD memory card Illuminates when data is read from or written to the media in the SD memory card slot 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 Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc When the indicator is off the optical disc is not being us...

Page 20: ...icator is off The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Bluetooth technology Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running On selected models only Indicator Functions ...

Page 21: ...omputer 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 or on the optional multi function bay docking station The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter ...

Page 22: ...ower unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use the computer for a long period of time put the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 128 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming ...

Page 23: ...e LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place 4 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate on...

Page 24: ...pter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery is running out of power Double blinks The battery is charging Off The computer is...

Page 25: ... The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices the computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently a...

Page 26: ...d not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch 2 and slide the battery away from the computer ...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...1 Using Special function Buttons page 32 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 35 Using the TV Function page 46 Using PC Cards page 61 Using the ExpressCard Media page 64 Using the Memory Stick Media page 68 Using Other Memory Cards page 71 Using the Internet page 74 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 75 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 84 ...

Page 29: ...g station this shortcut key toggles between your computer screen and the external display s connected to the docking station Fn F10 zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore your computer s screen view The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with a higher resolution This key combination is disabl...

Page 30: ...this command the states of the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 125 Combinations Feature Functions ...

Page 31: ...or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide one finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally the ...

Page 32: ...V MODE button Launches AV Mode Launcher You can change this button assignment with the AV Mode Button Settings utility To start this utility press and hold the AV MODE button See the help file on the AV Mode Button Settings utility for more information You need administrator rights on the computer to change the AV MODE button assignment S1 S2 buttons By default the S1 button displays the Logo Lamp...

Page 33: ...ase the volume Disc drive eject button Ejects the optical disc drive tray If this button does not work try the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive Muting button Turns the volume on and off On selected models only Special function button Functions ...

Page 34: ...rence 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 before using the software The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the applic...

Page 35: ... VAIO Power Management it will take a while to eject the drive tray Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is not powered When recovering your system turn on the computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive Insert your Recovery Disc into the optical disc drive turn off the computer and then turn on the computer again to...

Page 36: ... the optical disc when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program ...

Page 37: ... Supporting DVD R DL CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer and DVD RW CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer and DVD RW DVD RW R DL RAM CD CD R CD RW DVD most DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD R DL Dual Layer DVD RW and DVD RAM CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL Double Layer DVD RW and DVD RAM DVD RW Supporting DVD R DL CD C...

Page 38: ...ony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS 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 manufacture...

Page 39: ...orted Supports writing data to BD R 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB and BD RE 2 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB dual layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB The Blu ray drive on your computer does not support BD RE 1 0 discs and Blu ray cartridge discs Writing data to Ultra Speed CD RW discs is not supported Y...

Page 40: ...y resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause the 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 pre installed software and while using the CD b...

Page 41: ...the speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch to power saving modes while the 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...

Page 42: ...activated playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in audio and video 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 43: ...y an audio 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 open a CD program such as the SonicStage software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option ...

Page 44: ...d then click Explore 3 In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder 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 un...

Page 45: ... to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on selected models only See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs page 37 to find about the supported disc media To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start poin...

Page 46: ...hether your model is equipped with the TV tuner board 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 Supp...

Page 47: ...epends on the type of cable connection 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 only supplied with selected models One end connects to the computer s VHF UHF port and the other end connects ...

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

Page 49: ...al hooks 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 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: ... 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 reception interference To connect in terrestrial mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied 2...

Page 51: ...w type 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 to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 6 on the computer ...

Page 52: ... commander to change TV channels if the device is capable of controlling the STB To connect in STB mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF IN port on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF OUT port on the set top box STB 3 ...

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Page 54: ...splay 3 Connect one end of a stereo A V 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 Connect the other end to the AV In jack 9 on the computer 4 If you prefer better video quality connect one end of an S Video cable 10 not supplied to the S Video Out port...

Page 55: ...55 n N Using Your VAIO Computer ...

Page 56: ...layback 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 button Press to move media backward at two speeds RECORD bu...

Page 57: ...r video 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 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 b...

Page 58: ...s 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Press in 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 peri...

Page 59: ... 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 To connect the remote sensor control 1 Plug the cable from the remote sensor control 1 into either jack 1 or 2 on the back of the remote sensor 2 ...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...ing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops 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 up 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot The PC Card is automatical...

Page 62: ...system to correct the problem Restarting will restore the original state of the computer While the card is inserted the 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...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...accommodate both ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide and ExpressCard 54 54 mm wide media as shown below You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Hereinafter referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard media ExpressCard 34 media ExpressCard 54 media ...

Page 65: ...or removing an ExpressCard media To insert an ExpressCard media 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the right of the computer 2 Push the ExpressCard media release button so that the release button pops out 3 Push the ExpressCard media release button a second time so that the ExpressCard slot protector pops out 4 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 5 Hold the...

Page 66: ...xpressCard media Before moving the computer make sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot If the media 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 media manufacturer ...

Page 67: ...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 ExpressCard media release button so that the release button pops out 8 Push the ExpressCard media release button a ...

Page 68: ...rican 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 January 2006 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an e...

Page 69: ...ion 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 the 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 Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer The c...

Page 70: ...e for details Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Memory Stick PRO Duo media indicator is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the 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 Memory Stick ...

Page 71: ...Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot 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 card in or out of t...

Page 72: ... computer 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing up and 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 73: ...e SD memory card indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator is off 2 Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 3 When the card extends carefully pull it out of the slot ...

Page 74: ...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 p...

Page 75: ...lations e g limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Safety Information carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11a b g standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance WiFi Protected A...

Page 76: ... communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between s...

Page 77: ... 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 78: ... option s and click OK 2 Click Start and then Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections 4 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 5 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab 7 Click the Add button The Wireless network properties window appears 8 Ent...

Page 79: ...ter ad hoc networks only option button 18 Click Close 19 Click OK The computer is ready to communicate with another computer 1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard 2 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 ...

Page 80: ...ppears 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 the WIR...

Page 81: ... 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 82: ...ard double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 3 Click Start and then Control Panel 4 Click Network and Internet Connections 5 Click Network Connections 6 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears 7 Follow the on screen i...

Page 83: ...EE 802 11a b g standard double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 3 Click Start point to All Programs and click Wireless Setup Utility The Wireless Setup Utility appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802...

Page 84: ...can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth 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 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluet...

Page 85: ... files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations The 2 4 GHz ...

Page 86: ...h wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can 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 registe...

Page 87: ...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 88: ...uetooth functionality 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 To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off ...

Page 89: ...cking Station page 90 Connecting External Speakers page 99 Connecting an External Display page 100 Selecting Display Modes page 109 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 110 Connecting an External Microphone page 112 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 113 Connecting a Printer page 116 Connecting an i LINK Device page 117 Connecting to a Network LAN page 119 ...

Page 90: ...cessory Locating Ports on the Multi Function Bay Docking Station Back A DC IN port page 21 B Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports 1 page 113 C DVI D port page 101 D MONITOR VGA port page 101 E OPTICAL OUT port Output frequency 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 kHz Variable Connect digital equipment such as an AV amplifier F PHONES OUT jack 2 page 99 G VIDEO OUT port page 105 H S VIDEO OUT port page 105 I Network Ethernet po...

Page 91: ...cking station and the AC outlet while using the multi function bay docking station this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions A IN USE indicator page 96 B UNDOCK button page 96 C PUSH RELEASE button page 96 D DC IN indicator Illuminates when the multi function bay docking station is powered E Multi function bay F Multi function bay unit eject button See the manual that came with the optio...

Page 92: ...unction bay docking station To attach your computer to the multi function bay docking station To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before attaching it to the multi function bay docking station 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Use a coin or similar object 1 to unscrew the screw 2 on the bottom of the multi function bay docking station 3 ...

Page 93: ... match the size of your computer 4 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the multi function bay docking station 5 Plug the power cord 5 into the AC adapter 6 and an AC outlet 6 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 6 into the DC IN port 7 on the multi function bay docking station ...

Page 94: ...ver on the bottom of the computer 8 Place the computer on the multi function bay docking station Bring the arrows on the back of the computer and on the multi function bay docking station together so that the connector on the bottom of the computer comes in contact with that on the docking station ...

Page 95: ...on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station Do not move the computer while attached to the multi function bay docking station this may detach the multi function bay docking station and cause damage to the multi function bay docking station and the computer ...

Page 96: ...ator is lit may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer When the battery is running out of power disconnecting the computer from the multi function bay docking station may result in loss of unsaved data Do not disconnect the computer from the multi function bay docking station during video playback Be sure to close video playback software before disconnection To disconnect your...

Page 97: ...until the IN USE indicator 2 turns off and then press the PUSH RELEASE button 3 3 Lift the computer away from the multi function bay docking station 4 Close the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer ...

Page 98: ...ft the computer away from the multi function bay docking station 4 Close the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer It is extremely important to close the multi function bay docking station connector cover after disconnecting the computer from the multi function bay docking station If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To di...

Page 99: ... speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ...

Page 100: ... display or a projector Connecting a Computer Display page 101 Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display page 103 Connecting a TV page 105 Connecting a Projector page 107 Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors ...

Page 101: ... AC outlet 2 If you want to connect a VGA monitor plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 3 If you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable not supplied into the DVI D port on the multi function bay docking station However you cannot output images through this port if the computer is a model wi...

Page 102: ...tal Visual Interface Digital It is a type of DVI connector that supports only digital video signals no analog video signals It has 24 pins A DVI I connector Digital Visual Interface Integrated supports digital video and analog video signals It has 29 pins ...

Page 103: ...ort on the computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station 1 Plug the power cord of the multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 on the computer or on the multi fu...

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Page 105: ...omputer is attached to the multi function bay docking station make sure to use the S VIDEO OUT port on the docking station 3 Plug one end of the audio cable not supplied into the headphones jack on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station and the other end to the TV 4 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 5 Set up the TV configuration system The multi function bay d...

Page 106: ...HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals If device drivers other than the ones provided by Sony are used the image may not be displayed and the audio may not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates You can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier and audio will be heard through the AV amplifier and then another HDMI cable can be connected from the AV amplifier to t...

Page 107: ...d when the computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station 1 Connect the power cord 1 of the projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug the RGB signal cable 2 into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 3 Plug the audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 4 Plug the RGB si...

Page 108: ...108 n N Using Peripheral Devices ...

Page 109: ...ur computer If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 110 for more information To select a display 1 Right click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu 2 Click the Display icon 3 Click Change Display Configuration 4 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings ...

Page 110: ...o drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that the computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to N...

Page 111: ...to change the settings You can also change one of the S button assignments to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the respective S button To change the S button assignments press and hold any S button to display the window for changing the assignment For details on the S buttons see Using Special function Buttons page 32 Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each disp...

Page 112: ...e If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 m Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 113: ...ce to the USB ports Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse 3 The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on the computer As a result you only need to plug the USB mouse into the US...

Page 114: ... 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 115: ...computer 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 ...

Page 116: ...ting a Printer 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 printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Choose the USB port 3 you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 into the USB port and the other end to your printer ...

Page 117: ...i LINK cables compatible with the computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end 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 T...

Page 118: ...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 connecti...

Page 119: ...n bay docking station and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network see your network administrator Available only via the network Ethernet port on the optional multi function bay docking station The computer can be connected to the network with the default settings When the computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking statio...

Page 120: ...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 121: ...e 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 122 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 124 Using the Power Saving Modes page 125 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 130 ...

Page 122: ...sistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset To add the power on password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the or key to select Security to displ...

Page 123: ...ter and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the current password for Enter Password and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password...

Page 124: ...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 125: ...power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of th...

Page 126: ...the computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data When the computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down when the computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossib...

Page 127: ...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 128: ...ht is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys 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 Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state If you press the power button for more than four seconds the comput...

Page 129: ...e time of shutting down or resuming When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc 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 the computer until its power indicator light turns off ...

Page 130: ...are Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power If you double click this icon the window appears showing your power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1...

Page 131: ...er scheme 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 tab for power scheme settings 5 Select a power scheme from the drop down list 6 If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears on the tab 7 If necessary you can change the items in the list ...

Page 132: ... that You contact 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 panel For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your model refer to the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or a...

Page 133: ...dule 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 the computer and disconnect the system from its power source that is battery or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links ne...

Page 134: ...he computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in places 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 car...

Page 135: ... cools down 4 Unscrew the screw indicated by the arrow below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer 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 an...

Page 136: ...sh it in until it clicks into place If you use only one memory module make sure to insert it to the slot that is closer to the back of your computer Do not touch any other components on the motherboard 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery and turn on the computer ...

Page 137: ...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 138: ...andling the LCD Screen page 139 On Using the Power Source page 140 On Handling Your Computer page 141 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 143 On Handling Floppy Disks page 143 On Handling Discs page 144 On Using the Battery Pack page 145 On Using Headphones page 146 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 146 On Handling the Hard Disk page 147 ...

Page 139: ...dual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy 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 b...

Page 140: ...d 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 the computer from the AC outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use the AC ...

Page 141: ... 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 the computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal hea...

Page 142: ...r 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 visit the Sony online support Web site Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer To avoid losing data if the computer is damaged back up your data regularly ...

Page 143: ...f 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 the floppy ...

Page 144: ...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 145: ...ing charged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the ba...

Page 146: ...r discontinue use On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memor...

Page 147: ...ould be careful when handling the computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject the computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place the computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move the computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk Do not...

Page 148: ...customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas Computer page 150 System Security page 158 Battery page 160 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 162 Internet page 165 Networking page 167 Bluetooth Technology page 170 CDs and DVDs page 174 Display page 179 Printing page 183 Microphone page 184 Mouse p...

Page 149: ...149 n N Troubleshooting PC Cards page 190 Audio Video page 191 Memory Stick Media page 192 Peripherals page 193 Multi Function Bay Docking Station page 194 ...

Page 150: ...e it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery and press the power button to turn on your computer Condensation may cause your computer t...

Page 151: ...ect 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 If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site What should I do if the power indicator Green lights but my computer screen s...

Page 152: ...dow 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 or slide and hold the power switch 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 M...

Page 153: ...4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off What should I do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to th...

Page 154: ...pack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Why is the sound of my computer s fan so loud Your computer s fan may be running at a high speed to cool the CPU By lowering the CPU speed you also lower the speed and noise level of the computer s fan You can use the power schemes ...

Page 155: ...onds then restart your computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off If any are lit press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or u...

Page 156: ... 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 my computer from the USB floppy disk drive connected to the computer To boot your computer from the USB floppy disk drive you ...

Page 157: ...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 158: ... 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 159: ...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 160: ...uld I recharge the battery When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long time When should I replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm No it is norm...

Page 161: ...m from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 128 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Pro...

Page 162: ...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 143 Why...

Page 163: ... mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the pointing direction of the camera or the screen brightness In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to Flickness one of the camera properties 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 sus...

Page 164: ...ance 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 w...

Page 165: ...elephone 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 phone 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 Mod...

Page 166: ... 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 167: ...tart and 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...

Page 168: ...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 169: ... 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 170: ... 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 you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not ...

Page 171: ... custom 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 Try to move your computer or to place both devices closer If the device with which you want to communicate is already c...

Page 172: ...ected 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 t...

Page 173: ...t the utility cannot assign 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 on to my computer as a limited user The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to users with limited rights on your computer Log on to the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t I connect to a Bluetooth de...

Page 174: ...e your computer is on If power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will not work Use the disc drive eject button located to the upper left of the keyboard Note that it will take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is not powered If the disc drive eject button does not work click Star...

Page 175: ...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 audio fea...

Page 176: ...ke sure an adhesive label is not affixed to the 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 com...

Page 177: ...ed models only See the online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your computer s built in DVD recorder Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work The preinstalled software on your computer do...

Page 178: ...l 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 drive check box disables writing data to CD R and CD RW discs To write data to such discs make sure to select this check box You cannot add data to DVD RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia s...

Page 179: ...is using battery power make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 23 for more information If the display mode is set to external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 29 for more information Why can t I view the whole screen image of a DVD video on my TV screen The screen resolution may not be properly set W...

Page 180: ...o reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of the screen resolution How do I switch the display output from my computer screen to TV Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image either on your computer screen or on your TV See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 29 for more information Why doesn t my computer screen display a video If the external display is selected for the dis...

Page 181: ... do the following procedure you must have administrator rights on your computer 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options 4 Select the tab for power scheme settings 5 Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list 6 On the VAIO Power Management tab select No change for LCD Brightness 7 Click OK The preference for the LCD brightness adju...

Page 182: ...essing the Fn F7 keys What should I do if the Fn F7 keys do not switch the display output to the external display connected to the monitor VGA port on my computer When your computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking station the monitor VGA port on your computer is disabled Thus pressing the Fn F7 keys toggles between the computer screen and the external display connected to th...

Page 183: ...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 select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional ...

Page 184: ...f 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 may have been pressed Check to see if the muting indicator light is on If it is press the muting button to turn on the volume ...

Page 185: ...use is not installed If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart your computer If you still cannot use the pointer 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 When your computer turns of...

Page 186: ...ower make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged 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 your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly installed and is charged If you are using a p...

Page 187: ...e is not installed You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Touch Pad page 31 How do I change the left and right button assignments If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mou...

Page 188: ...change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator is of...

Page 189: ...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 190: ...ot using a Sony PC Card Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes 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 Inser...

Page 191: ...ark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connectio...

Page 192: ...ng 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 MagicGate Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the c...

Page 193: ...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 194: ... the devices connected to the multi function bay docking station Make sure to use the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station to connect the docking station to a power source The multi function bay docking station does not work on the battery installed in your computer ...

Page 195: ...em 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 correspon...

Page 196: ... 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the laptops and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktops 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the laptop or on the back of the desktop the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The h...

Page 197: ...ng numbers In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 511 6100 In Chile Sony answers 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 In Panama 800 2050 ...

Page 198: ...USA 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 For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc For users in USA and...

Page 199: ...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 200: ...uch 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 professional look...

Page 201: ...s 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 198 Image Converter 2 Plus Sony Electronics Inc Image Converter 2 Plus allows you to easily convert movie and picture files on your computer to your Memory Stick media For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 1...

Page 202: ...stalled 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 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 U...

Page 203: ...Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor that comes with your computer Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon fast user switching file encryption registering forms and more For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Si...

Page 204: ...WAN and Bluetooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 SonicStage software Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software supports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burni...

Page 205: ...ormat For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 System Mechanic 6 iolo technologies LLC For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www iolo com contactus cfm Trend Micro Anti Spyware Trend Micro Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http kb trendmicro com search default asp Ulead BD DiscRecorder for VAIO computers Ulead Systems Inc For questions and technical assis...

Page 206: ...re see Program Support Information page 198 VAIO Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 198 VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing function...

Page 207: ...ftware see Program Support Information page 198 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 198 VAIO Support Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to ...

Page 208: ... 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 recordable DVD drive VAIO Zone enables you to record video and slide shows of pictures to DVD On VAIO computer models with a built in TV tuner VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder enabling you ...

Page 209: ...u through setting 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 198 Xdrive America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www xdrive com support ...

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