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Using Your VAIO Computer

Using PC Cards

PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to your computer.

Inserting a PC Card

Your computer is delivered with a slot protector in the

PC Card

slot. Remove the slot protector before you use the slot.

Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with your computer.

✍

You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card.

To insert a PC Card

Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out.

Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card slot protector pops out.

Gently take hold of the protector and pull it out of the slot.

Insert the PC Card into the

PC Card

slot with the front label facing upward.

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.

Summary of Contents for VGN-AR78E

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

Page 2: ...ource 24 Using the Battery Pack 25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special function Buttons 35 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 37 Using the Optical Disc Drive 40 Using PC Cards 49 Using the ExpressCard Module 52 Using the Memory Stick Media 56 Using Other Memory Cards 62 Using the Internet 65 ...

Page 3: ...an External Microphone 92 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 93 Connecting a Printer 96 Connecting an i LINK Device 97 Connecting to a Network LAN 99 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 100 Setting the Password 101 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 106 Using the Power Saving Modes 107 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management 112 Configuring Your Modem 113 Upgrading Your VAIO ...

Page 4: ... 127 On Handling Discs 128 On Using the Battery Pack 129 On Using Headphones 130 On Handling Memory Stick Media 131 On Handling the Hard Disk 132 On Updating Your Computer 133 Troubleshooting 134 Computer 136 System Security 143 Battery 144 Built in MOTION EYE Camera 146 Internet 149 Networking 151 Bluetooth Technology 154 Optical Discs 159 Display 163 Printing 168 Microphone 169 ...

Page 5: ...use 170 Speakers 171 Touch Pad 173 Keyboard 174 Floppy Disks 175 PC Cards 176 Audio Video 178 Memory Stick Media 181 Peripherals 182 Support Options 183 Sony Support Information 184 e Support 185 Trademarks 187 ...

Page 6: ...ter and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing experience External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer ...

Page 7: ...ness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specifi...

Page 8: ...uide Contains solutions to common problems and computer malfunctions an explanation of how to make a backup copy of your data and recover your computer system and sources of support information Regulations Guarantee EULA and Service Support Contains Sony guarantee conditions safety regulations modem regulations wireless LAN regulations wireless WAN regulations Bluetooth regulations end user softwa...

Page 9: ...3 Select the guide you want to read You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer VAIO C your C drive Documentation Documentation and opening the folder for your language To go to Web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http your computer must be connected to the Internet Specifications The online specifications describe the hardware an...

Page 10: ...u to Sony and Club VAIO Web sites Windows Help and Support Windows Help and Support is a comprehensive resource for practical advice tutorials and demonstrations to help you learn to use your computer Use the Search feature Index or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources including those that are on the Internet To access Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Or go...

Page 11: ...se Further Sources Consult the help files on the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting Go to http www club vaio com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software ...

Page 12: ...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 eyes muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are...

Page 13: ...he display as well Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or sli...

Page 14: ...is section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 15 About the Indicator Lights page 22 Connecting a Power Source page 24 Using the Battery Pack page 25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 30 ...

Page 15: ...rts Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications It may also vary in some countries or areas ...

Page 16: ...ator page 22 J Memory Stick indicator page 22 K LCD screen lid LOCK RELEASE switch Be sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer L Built in microphone monaural M SD memory card indicator page 22 N Memory Stick slot 1 page 56 O SD memory card slot page 62 P WIRELESS switch page 67 Q WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 22 R Bluetooth indicator 2 page 22 1 Your computer s...

Page 17: ...ndicator page 22 D S1 S2 buttons page 35 E VOLUME buttons page 35 F Disc drive eject button page 40 G Muting button page 35 H Power button I Power indicator page 22 J Play Pause button page 35 K Stop button page 35 L Previous track button page 35 M Next track button page 35 N AV MODE button page 35 ...

Page 18: ...18 n N Getting Started Back A Air vent B Security slot C Battery connector page 25 D Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 93 E DC IN port page 24 Supports high full low speeds ...

Page 19: ...e 51 C PC Card slot page 49 D ExpressCard module release button page 55 E Universal ExpressCard slot page 52 F i LINK 4 pin S400 port page 97 G S VIDEO OUTPUT port page 85 H HDMI port page 85 I Monitor port page 83 J Network Ethernet port page 99 K Modem port page 65 Support high full low speeds ...

Page 20: ...z 48 0 KHz 96 0 KHz Connect an S PDIF device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier B Microphone jack page 92 C Headphones jack page 81 D Optical disc drive page 40 E Substitute drive eject button page 40 Optical disc drive indicator page 22 F Manual eject hole page 159 ...

Page 21: ...21 n N Getting Started Bottom A Air vents ...

Page 22: ...eep 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 media When the indicator is off the optical disc media is not being used Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off t...

Page 23: ... Bluetooth technology Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled On selected models only Indicator Functions ...

Page 24: ...d of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time place the computer ...

Page 25: ...very Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 inward 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place 4 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer ...

Page 26: ...uses power from the AC outlet Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony batteries designed for this model When installing another kind of battery the battery will not be charged and the computer will not function ...

Page 27: ...lly charges the battery pack the battery indicator light double blinks as the battery pack charges When the battery pack is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery pack is running out of power Double blinks The ...

Page 28: ... the battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start blinking For some software applications and some peripheral devices your 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 dat...

Page 29: ...n and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 inward 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch 2 and slide the battery pack away from the computer ...

Page 30: ... 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 31: ... Touch Pad page 34 Using Special function Buttons page 35 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 37 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 40 Using PC Cards page 49 Using the ExpressCard Module page 52 Using the Memory Stick Media page 56 Using Other Memory Cards page 62 Using the Internet page 65 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 67 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 74 ...

Page 32: ...les among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both Fn F10 zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore your computer s screen view The default resolutions of the standard view and the magnified view are as follows Standard view 1440 x 900 pixels Magnified view 1024 x 600 pixels The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by ...

Page 33: ...mmand the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the hard disk drive 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 107 Combinations Feature Functions ...

Page 34: ...ll be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the ...

Page 35: ...or selecting the desired software You can change the default software options in VAIO Launcher To do so press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window S1 S2 buttons By default the S1 button launches Windows Help and Support and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software The default button assignments may be differe...

Page 36: ...36 n N Using Your VAIO Computer Muting button Turns the volume on and off Special function button Functions ...

Page 37: ...conference using such software Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera respectively 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 application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera The viewer...

Page 38: ...t 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image The current image in the finder view is captured and its thumbnail image is added to the thumbnail view in the left pane of the main window When capturing an image in a dark place click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window WebCam Companion 2 provides many more ...

Page 39: ...displayed image to start movie recording 5 When finished click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording The first scene of the captured movie is added to the thumbnail view in the left pane of the main window When capturing a movie in a dark place click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window WebCam ...

Page 40: ...ive is disabled by 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 your 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 th...

Page 41: ...tly Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode Sleep 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 disc operation program ...

Page 42: ... Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs and Blu ray Disc media depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports ...

Page 43: ...scs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported 5 Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording 6 Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording 7 Supports writing data to BD R Vers...

Page 44: ...FTWARE 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 8cm disc writing is not supported To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continuously you need to update the AACS key Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circums...

Page 45: ...nti virus software before writing data to a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction Before using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while using the preinstalled software or any disc burning softwa...

Page 46: ...not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is playing a disc Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play ...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...uctions 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 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Close all running software applications 3 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 4 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start All Programs and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how ...

Page 49: ...ut down your computer before inserting or removing 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 upward 5 Gently push t...

Page 50: ...nserted you may find that the device connected to your system through the PC Card is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem While the card is inserted your computer may not enter Hibernate mode but Sleep mode We recommend that you remove the card if you want the computer to enter Hibernate mode Make sure you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer Do ...

Page 51: ...nplug 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 a second time so that...

Page 52: ...as camcorders music players and other audio video devices The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard 34 34mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54mm wide module as shown below and the latter an ExpressCard 34 module only Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual ExpressCard 34 module ExpressCard 54 module ...

Page 53: ...Card module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the right of the computer 2 Push the ExpressCard module release button so that the release button pops out 3 Push the ExpressCard module 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 ExpressCard modul...

Page 54: ...pressCard module Before moving your computer be sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer ...

Page 55: ...e click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop 4 Follow the on screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module 5 Push the ExpressCard module release button so that the release button pops out 6 Push the ExpressCard module release button a second time so that the ExpressCard module pops out 7 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard modu...

Page 56: ...tick media is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage ...

Page 57: ...nd compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 16 GB that are available as of January 2008 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick media with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection...

Page 58: ...ur system and the contents on the Memory Stick media are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick media icon 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...

Page 59: ...tting the media Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media Before formatting the media make sure that it does not contain 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 Co...

Page 60: ...60 n N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start 6 Follow the on screen instructions It may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media ...

Page 61: ...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 indicator is on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media ...

Page 62: ... 2008 However not all memory card media that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 16 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The SD memory card slot on your computer does not s...

Page 63: ...the memory card with the arrow facing upward 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 64: ... while the SD memory card indicator light is on If you do the card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator light is off 2 Push in the memory card toward the computer The memory card ejects 3 Pull the memory card out of the slot ...

Page 65: ...lug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected 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 mod...

Page 66: ... 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 screen instructions ...

Page 67: ...a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It uti...

Page 68: ...vices is also used by other various devices Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that use the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of ...

Page 69: ... 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 by default 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 70: ...d click OK Make sure the Wireless LAN indicator is lit 4 Click Start and Control Panel 5 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 6 Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 7 Select an option to specify the ad hoc network settings and click Next 8 Follow the on screen instructions See the online specifications to ...

Page 71: ...he Sony 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 ...

Page 72: ... Wireless LAN indicator is lit 5 Right click or on the taskbar and select Connect to a network 6 Select the desired access point and click Connect For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive and must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F See the online sp...

Page 73: ...omputer Stopping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Turn off the WIRELESS switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss ...

Page 74: ...eless 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 10 meters range in open space To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option Make ...

Page 75: ... same time on your computer Size of file being exchanged Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference in the environment All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performanc...

Page 76: ...ion devices however may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values Read the Bluetooth regulations guide before using the Bluetooth functionality The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology connectin...

Page 77: ...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 78: ... a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you need first to set up the Bluetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support To open Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support ...

Page 79: ...79 n N Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer ...

Page 80: ... Connecting External Speakers page 81 Connecting an External Display page 82 Selecting Display Modes page 89 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 90 Connecting an External Microphone page 92 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 93 Connecting a Printer page 96 Connecting an i LINK Device page 97 Connecting to a Network LAN page 99 ...

Page 81: ... external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 i 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 82: ... an External Display You can connect an external display not supplied to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Connect the power cord of your external display after connecting all other cables ...

Page 83: ...r computer is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright 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 c...

Page 84: ...ne to your computer To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor port 3 a on the computer 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 m on the computer ...

Page 85: ... TV into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an S Video cable not supplied into the S VIDEO OUTPUT port on the computer and the other end to the TV 3 Plug one end of an audio cable not supplied into the headphones jack on the computer 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 ...

Page 86: ...ys use the device driver provided by Sony for updates See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use 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 the TV for the display If you use the S VIDEO OUTPUT port for a TV connection and the display re...

Page 87: ...the device connected to the HDMI port you need to change the device for sound output 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start and Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound 5 On the Playback tab select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default ...

Page 88: ... To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug a display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor port 3 a on the computer 3 Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 ...

Page 89: ...itors Function page 90 for more information To select a display 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Additional Options 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel 4 Select the display setup option under Display 5 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on ...

Page 90: ...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 your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to Norm...

Page 91: ...irmation prompt click Yes You can also change one of the S button assignments to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the corresponding 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 35 Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for eac...

Page 92: ... need to use a sound input device for example to chat over the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone not supplied 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 93: ...en moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid any shock or force 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 not supplied 3 ...

Page 94: ... 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 95: ...he computer to malfunction To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 5 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug 4 Click Stop 5 Follow the on screen instructions to remove the floppy disk drive 6 Disco...

Page 96: ...ter Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer ...

Page 97: ...er the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The optional i LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas 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 you use See the manual that came with your software for...

Page 98: ...ter and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder 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 connection ...

Page 99: ...twork ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone...

Page 100: ... 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 101 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 106 Using the Power Saving Modes page 107 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 112 Configuring Your Modem page 113 ...

Page 101: ...ded for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for the 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...

Page 102: ...elect Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 4 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled 7 Press the or key to select...

Page 103: ...key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 6 Press the or key to selec...

Page 104: ...nter the machine password and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter ...

Page 105: ...word and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key 6 Press the or key t...

Page 106: ...em behavior To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed For more information about each option see the help file on VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Control Center as a standard user ...

Page 107: ...computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use Th...

Page 108: ... power place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off To activate Sleep mode Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Sleep When your computer is in Sleep mode you cannot insert a disc Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode you will lose all...

Page 109: ...ically You will lose all unsaved data If the computer is not used for a certain period of time it will enter Sleep mode To modify this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode an...

Page 110: ...into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down and resuming To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively you can click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode When your computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time t...

Page 111: ...mode Press the power button The computer returns to its normal state If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode ...

Page 112: ...ars on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power Click this icon to display the window that shows your power status The VAIO Power Management functionality is added to the Windows Power Options Properties To select a power plan 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select your desired power plan...

Page 113: ...e and Modem Options The Location Information window appears 4 Enter the required information and then click OK The Phone and Modem Options window appears 5 Select your location on the Dialing Rules tab 6 Click the Edit button to change the current configuration The Edit Location window appears Or Click the New button to configure your modem The New Location window appears 7 Check the country regio...

Page 114: ...k that your modem is listed on the Modems tab If your modem is not listed click Add and follow the wizard 10 Click Apply OK Your modem is configured Before applying new country settings make sure your phone cable is disconnected from your computer ...

Page 115: ... product warranty period we recommend that You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online specifications Contact VAIO Link ...

Page 116: ... The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources battery pack and AC adapter and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before y...

Page 117: ...uter and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Handle the memory module with care To avoid in...

Page 118: ...the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screw indicated by the arrow below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity 6 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull i...

Page 119: ... to insert it to the slot that is closer to the back of your computer Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery p...

Page 120: ... Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 3 Double click the System Information icon under the System Information folder 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 121: ... Screen page 122 On Using the Power Source page 123 On Handling Your Computer page 124 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 126 On Handling Floppy Disks page 127 On Handling Discs page 128 On Using the Battery Pack page 129 On Using Headphones page 130 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 131 On Handling the Hard Disk page 132 On Updating Your Computer page 133 ...

Page 122: ... 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 bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process an...

Page 123: ...udden 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 holding the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outle...

Page 124: ...r in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction U...

Page 125: ...may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense 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 VAIO Link Make sure you disconnect the power cord and remove the battery pack before cleaning your computer To...

Page 126: ...f the built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause a malfunction of the camera The built in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port Clean the lens protection cover of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the cover is extremely dirty ...

Page 127: ...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 128: ...olvents 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 edges 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 129: ...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 such as dropping it on a hard surface If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pac...

Page 130: ...ffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use ...

Page 131: ... media in a location subject to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media and Memory Stick Adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing...

Page 132: ...eful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard d...

Page 133: ...o that the computer can run more efficiently Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions VAIO Update 3 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 3 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates ...

Page 134: ...uggestions before contacting VAIO Link Computer page 136 System Security page 143 Battery page 144 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 146 Internet page 149 Networking page 151 Bluetooth Technology page 154 Optical Discs page 159 Display page 163 Printing page 168 Microphone page 169 Mouse page 170 Speakers page 171 Touch Pad page 173 Keyboard page 174 Floppy Disks page 175 PC Cards page 176 ...

Page 135: ...135 n N Troubleshooting Audio Video page 178 Memory Stick Media page 181 Peripherals page 182 ...

Page 136: ...t 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 pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack reconnect the AC adapter and then press the power button to turn on your computer Condensation may cause your c...

Page 137: ... press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact VAIO Link What should I do if the green power indicator light is on but my screen remains blank Press any key to bring your computer back into Normal mode from Sleep mode Press the Alt F4 keys several times to close the application window An application error may have been o...

Page 138: ...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 Remove the...

Page 139: ...d 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 unsaved data What should I do if the battery indicator is blinking and my computer does not start This issue could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this issue turn off your computer and remove th...

Page 140: ...an the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What should I do if Windows does not start showing a message when I start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Passwo...

Page 141: ...hic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should I do if I cannot remember the power on password If you have forgotten the power on password contact VAIO Link to reset it A reset fee will be charged Why doesn t my screen turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Win...

Page 142: ...he VAIO logo appears How do I check the volume of the recovery partition Your hard disk drive contains the recovery partition where data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the left pane The volume of the recovery partition and the total volum...

Page 143: ...es 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 McAfee Internet Security Suite software program current with the latest updates from McAfee Inc To download and install the latest security updates follow these steps 1 C...

Page 144: ...uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should I recharge the battery pack When the battery level falls below 10 When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should I replace the battery pack If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged it may be reaching the end of its life and should ...

Page 145: ...e using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 110 for information on how you can manually activate Hibe...

Page 146: ... does 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 lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 126 Why do ca...

Page 147: ...tween lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the pointing direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g light source flicker etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video...

Page 148: ...art Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Device Manager 2 Double click Imaging devices 3 Right click the device name for your camera and click Update Driver Software What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE cam...

Page 149: ...t 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 Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line 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...

Page 150: ...ot connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your 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 the ISP is not ...

Page 151: ... and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Make sure the encryption key is correct Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure To change the settings follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on t...

Page 152: ...he wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily o...

Page 153: ...munication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 151 to change the settings What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access point see conn...

Page 154: ...evice is also connected to other devices it may not appear on the Devices tab in the Bluetooth Devices window 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 ...

Page 155: ...he data transfer distance can be shorter than 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 communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to comm...

Page 156: ... 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 in the environment What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when I use a Bluetooth audio device Your computer may become unstable if you change a sound output device to a Blueto...

Page 157: ...ooth functionality on the computer is permitted 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 device with a PAN If the device to which yo...

Page 158: ...t logging off your system the Bluetooth devices will not work successfully Be sure to log off before switching a user To log off your system click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Log Off Why can t I exchange business card data with a mobile phone The business card exchange function is not supported ...

Page 159: ... the drive tray does not open Make sure your computer is on If the 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 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 drive eject ...

Page 160: ... clean the disc see On Handling Discs page 128 for instructions If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following The volume may have been turned off by the muting button Press the button once again The volume may have been minimized by the volume button Press the volume button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and clic...

Page 161: ...g the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 7 Click OK to close the window Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compat...

Page 162: ...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 163: ... on Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 25 for more information If the display mode is set to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 32 for more information Why can t I view the whole screen im...

Page 164: ...ontents are not displayed on a non HDCP compliant display See Connecting a Computer Display page 83 for more information Why doesn t my screen display a video If the external display is selected for the display output and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video playback change the display output to the computer screen and then restart vide...

Page 165: ... the value of the total available graphics memory and video memory Right click on the desktop select Personalize and click Display Settings Advanced Settings and the Adaptor tab The value may be displayed differently from the actual memory on your computer What should I do if my screen is dark Press the Fn F6 keys to brighten your computer screen ...

Page 166: ...r the current power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings 4 Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Display 6 Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for brightness adjustment What should I do if the external display remains blank If you cannot change the display output with the Fn F7 keys you need to change the settings for the external display with VAIO Control Center To chan...

Page 167: ...ick Start and Control Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab 5 Click OK For information about the Windows Aero features such as Windows Flip 3D see Windows Help and Support ...

Page 168: ...nter is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound 3 Right click the printer icon and select Propert...

Page 169: ...device follow these steps 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start and Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound 5 On the Recording tab select the desired device for sound input and click Set Default How can I prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent t...

Page 170: ...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 171: ... the button once again The volume may have been minimized by the volume button Press the volume button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar Your sound o...

Page 172: ...imized by the volume button Press the volume button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To configure the sound output device follow the steps in What should I do if my external speakers do not work page 171 What should I do if I do not hear micropho...

Page 173: ...g 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 work press and hold the ...

Page 174: ...ed 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 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 off If the Num ...

Page 175: ...Wait for the 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 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 floppy disk Make s...

Page 176: ...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 177: ... the PC Card slot your computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart the computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a PC Card page 49 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 178: ... 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 ...

Page 179: ...u want to hear sound from the device For the detailed procedure see To change the sound output device page 87 If you still hear no sound from the sound output device follow these steps 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in To change the sound output device page 87 2 On the Playback tab select the HDMI or S PDIF icon and click Properties 3 Click the Advanced tab 4 Select the sample rate and bit depth for exampl...

Page 180: ...k Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound 4 On the Playback tab select the optical out or HDMI icon and click Properties 5 Click the Supported Formats tab 6 Click to select the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes 7 Click OK If the Dolby Digital or DTS output is connected to a device that does not support it the device will not play any sound ...

Page 181: ...at a Memory Stick media page 59 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 fro...

Page 182: ...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 183: ...183 n N Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer Sony Support Information page 184 e Support page 185 ...

Page 184: ...the VAIO Link Web site for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com e Support This interactive part of our Web site http www vaio link com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the Internet Using a personalized account you can log your technical queries with ease VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the pr...

Page 185: ...AIO Link e Support Web Portal How can I access the e Support portal When you register your computer you will automatically receive an e mail with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the e mail You are now ready to create your first case You can access the e...

Page 186: ...rom Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do I know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an e mail notifying you that your case has been updated ...

Page 187: ...l Pentium and Intel SpeedStep are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows Vista Windows Media Center Edition MS Works Microsoft Office 2007 Home Student Microsoft Office Ready 2007 and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product...

Page 188: ...are subject to change without notice The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners SD Logo is a trademark SDHC Logo is a trademark MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface ar...

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