Sony VGN-AW21M/H User Manual Download

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Before Use

Documentation

Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.

Printed Documentation

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Quick Start Guide

— Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO.

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Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide

— Contains solutions to problems other than those you encounter during normal

operation.

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Regulations, Guarantee, EULA and Service Support

— Contains Sony

guarantee conditions,

safety / regulations, modem regulations, wireless LAN regulations, wireless WAN regulations,

Bluetooth

regulations, end user software license agreement, and Sony support services information.

Summary of Contents for VGN-AW21M/H

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

Page 2: ...e 24 Using the Battery Pack 25 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 33 Using Your VAIO Computer 34 Using the Keyboard 35 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special function Buttons 37 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 39 Using the Optical Disc Drive 42 Using the TV Function 52 Using the ExpressCard Module 61 Using the Memory Stick 64 Using the SD Memory Card 70 Using the CF Memory Card 73 ...

Page 3: ...icrophone 105 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 106 Connecting a Printer 109 Connecting an i LINK Device 110 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 112 Setting the Password 113 Using Fingerprint Authentication 121 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 129 Using the Power Saving Modes 130 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 135 Setting Up Your Language with Windows Vist...

Page 4: ...isks 153 Handling Discs 154 Using the Battery Pack 155 Using Headphones 156 Handling the Memory Stick 157 Handling the Hard Disk 158 Updating Your Computer 159 Troubleshooting 160 Computer 162 System Security 170 Battery 171 Built in MOTION EYE Camera 173 Internet 175 Networking 177 Bluetooth Technology 182 Optical Discs 186 Display 191 Printing 195 Microphone 196 ...

Page 5: ...5 n N Mouse 197 Speakers 198 Touch Pad 200 Keyboard 201 Floppy Disks 202 Audio Video 203 Memory Stick 207 Peripherals 208 Support Options 209 Sony Support Information 209 Trademarks 210 ...

Page 6: ...e state of the art personal computing experience External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit operating system You may find differences in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the...

Page 7: ...is manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Sony Corporation is not liable and will not ...

Page 8: ...starting up your VAIO Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide Contains solutions to problems other than those you encounter during normal operation Regulations Guarantee EULA and Service Support Contains Sony guarantee conditions safety regulations modem regulations wireless LAN regulations wireless WAN regulations Bluetooth regulations end user software license agreement and Sony support services info...

Page 9: ...o 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 and software configurations of ...

Page 10: ...rations 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 on the Internet To access Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Or go to Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key ...

Page 11: ...rther Sources Consult the help files included with 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 Take frequent breaks while using your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are...

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 33 ...

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: ...drive 2 Optical disc drive indicator page 22 L WIRELESS indicator page 22 M Media Access indicator page 22 N Memory Stick slot 3 page 64 O Remote sensor 1 Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for operations P WIRELESS switch page 79 Q SD memory card slot page 70 1 On selected models only 2 The storage device configuration of your computer may include a built in flash memory storage d...

Page 17: ...button page 37 D Previous track button page 37 E Next track button page 37 F AV MODE button page 37 G Num lock indicator page 22 H Caps lock indicator page 22 I Scroll lock indicator page 22 J Muting button page 38 K Volume control buttons page 38 L Drive eject button page 38 page 42 ...

Page 18: ...18 n N Getting Started Back A Battery connector page 25 ...

Page 19: ...Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports 1 page 106 D Optical disc drive page 42 E Optical disc drive indicator page 22 F Substitute drive eject button page 42 G Manual eject hole page 186 H Network Ethernet port page 78 I Modem port page 76 J VHF UHF input port 2 page 52 K Power button Power indicator page 22 1 Support high full low speeds 2 On selected models only ...

Page 20: ...1 page 106 E Monitor port page 96 F HDMI output port page 96 G ExpressCard 34 slot page 61 H CF CompactFlash memory card slot 2 page 73 I CF memory card release button 2 page 73 J CF memory card indicator 2 page 22 K i LINK 4 pin S400 port page 110 1 Supports high full low speeds 2 On selected models only ...

Page 21: ...21 n N Getting Started Bottom A Subwoofer speakers for bass frequencies B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover page 141 ...

Page 22: ...his indicator is lit When the indicator is unlit the CF memory card is not in use Optical disc drive Illuminates while the drive is reading or writing data When the indicator is unlit the optical disc media is not in use Hard disk drive 2 Optical disc drive Illuminates while the drive is reading or writing data Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit Num...

Page 23: ...reless options are enabled in the VAIO Smart Network window 1 On selected models only 2 The storage device configuration of your computer may include a built in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased See the online specifications to find out about your configuration Indicator Functions ...

Page 24: ...e AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end 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 ...

Page 25: ...ack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery 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 ...

Page 26: ...until the projections 2 on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U shaped cuts 3 on either side of the battery pack 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer ...

Page 27: ... 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 battery packs designed for this model If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the battery will not be charged and the computer will not function ...

Page 28: ...he battery charge functions the charge indicator turns off To select your desired maximum charge level see Using the Battery Charge Functions page 30 Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge Charge indicator status Meaning Lit in orange The battery pack is charging Blinks along with the green power indicator The battery pack is running out of power Normal ...

Page 29: ...ry pack does not affect the life of battery While some software applications or peripheral devices are in use your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is short To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Sleep or Hibernate If the battery pack wears out when the compu...

Page 30: ...art All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions 3 Click Advanced 4 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box 5 Select the desired maximum charge level 6 Click OK To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to 3 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information If the battery charge capacity is lo...

Page 31: ...fe just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper At the confirmation prompt click OK ...

Page 32: ...e 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 inward put your fingertip underneath the tab 3 on the battery pack and lift the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and then slide it away from the computer ...

Page 33: ...s 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 then 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 34: ... function Buttons page 37 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 39 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 42 Using the TV Function page 52 Using the ExpressCard Module page 61 Using the Memory Stick page 64 Using the SD Memory Card page 70 Using the CF Memory Card page 73 Using the Internet page 76 Using the Network LAN page 78 Using the Wireless LAN WLAN page 79 Using the Bluetooth Function page 8...

Page 35: ...ing the Fn F5 keys or press the Fn F5 keys and then the m or key Fn T F7 display output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both Fn F9 F10 zoom Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on some software To make the view look smaller and further away zoom out press the Fn F9 keys To make the view look bigger and closer zoom in press the Fn F1...

Page 36: ...l 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 l...

Page 37: ...uded with the VAIO Control Center for the S button assignments u Play Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD DVD or Blu ray Disc media or a music video file stored on the built in storage device x Stop button Stops playback of a CD DVD or Blu ray Disc media or a music video file stored on the built in storage device Previous track button Plays the previous chapter file during video playbac...

Page 38: ...l function button Functions Muting button Turns the volume on and off Volume control buttons Decrease and increase the volume 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 ...

Page 39: ...e appropriate software Launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera 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 with your desired application The viewer ...

Page 40: ...er 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a thumbnail 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 The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more fea...

Page 41: ... 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 as a thumbnail 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 The WebCam Co...

Page 42: ...ive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management it will take a while to eject the drive tray 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 the comp...

Page 43: ... in gently 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 use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program ...

Page 44: ... 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 45: ...ted 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 Version 1 1 discs single layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB...

Page 46: ...sc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 8 cm disc writing is not supported To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continuously update the AACS key The AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc media playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC o...

Page 47: ... Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM media You may not be able to play some of Blu ray Disc contents on your computer or the computer may become unstable during Blu ray Disc playback To play such contents normally download and install the latest updates for the WinDVD BD using the VAI...

Page 48: ...on 5 or all this means that you can play this disc in most regions of the world you cannot play the disc on your computer If you change the region code while the WinDVD or WinDVD BD software is running restart the software or eject the disc and re insert it to make the new setting effective Do not try to change the region code settings of the drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region co...

Page 49: ...D If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable 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 empty disc folder 3 Close the ...

Page 50: ... use the software see the help file included with 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 recordable disc into the optical disc drive 4 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how ...

Page 51: ...use the software see the help file included with your software Copying Files to Blu ray Disc Media To copy files to a Blu ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Close all running software applications 3 Insert a recordable Blu ray Disc media into the optical disc drive 4 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired Blu ray Disc burning software to c...

Page 52: ...adcasts Analog cable and terrestrial TV Systems B G I D K L L Color systems PAL and SECAM Frequency band 48 25 MHz 855 25 MHz Digital terrestrial TV DVB T System DVB T Video system MPEG2 Frequency band 48 25 MHz 855 25 MHz Any functions related to digital terrestrial television DVB T will only work in countries or areas where free to air DVB T MPEG2 digital terrestrial TV signals are broadcasted M...

Page 53: ...nd the VHF UHF input port may vary in some countries or areas 1 Connect one end of an TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect the other end to the MMCX antenna converter cable 3 supplied with selected models only 3 Connect the MMCX antenna converter cable 3 to the VHF UHF input port 4 on the computer ...

Page 54: ...omputer Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for using a wide variety of AV related software applications including the Windows Media Center ...

Page 55: ...orward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video Replay b button Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 7 seconds of TV or video Rewind m button Press to move media backward at three speeds Record z button Press to begin recording Play N button Press to begin media playback B Back button Press to return to the previous ...

Page 56: ...educe power consumption L Start button Press to open the Start menu of the Windows Media Center M More button OPTIONS button Press to view additional options that are available for features on software applications such as the Windows Media Center N Directional arrow buttons Press the M m and buttons to move the pointer on the screen OK button Press to select the desired action or window option Wh...

Page 57: ...ander you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteries to enable communication between the computer and the remote commander To insert batteries 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Slightly push down the dented area 1 slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and remove the cover ...

Page 58: ...mander and slide it in the reverse direction of the arrow illustrated above 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 is not going to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage ...

Page 59: ... not configured during the first run of the Windows Media Center you can do this by selecting set up TV in the TV Movies section When you want to change TV input signal TV Signal or TV Signal Type or change location click settings in the Tasks section and then click TV In this case a new channel scan needs to be done the previous channel list and Guide information is lost and scheduled timer recor...

Page 60: ...watch live TV and have easy access to settings The first time you launch the TV Enhance pour VAIO the setup wizard will pop up Follow the on screen instructions to configure the application When you want to re scan channels or to change location go to the Menu and Paramètres and then click Paramètres signal or Rechercher les chaînes See the help file included with the software for more information...

Page 61: ...equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot for transferring data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide module Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual ...

Page 62: ...ting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot If the module 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 ...

Page 63: ...ssCard module To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 4 1 Double 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 in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module...

Page 64: ... Stick 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 65: ...ted and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that are available as of September 2008 However not all the Memory Stick that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection ...

Page 66: ...ur system and the contents on the Memory Stick are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick icon Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the media do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not ins...

Page 67: ...ting the media Formatting the Memory Stick 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 from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 3 Right click t...

Page 68: ...68 n N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start 6 Follow the on screen instructions It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type ...

Page 69: ...es of data may take time to load so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly ...

Page 70: ...emory cards 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 32 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the high speed data t...

Page 71: ... Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction ...

Page 72: ...he Media Access indicator light is lit If you do the card or its data may become damaged To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot ...

Page 73: ... your model is equipped with the CF memory card slot Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major CF memory cards available as of September 2008 However not all CF memory cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility CF memory cards with capacity of up to 16 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The CF me...

Page 74: ...lot 2 Push the CF memory card release button so that the release button pops out 3 Push the CF memory card release button a second time so that the slot protector pops out 4 Gently take hold of the slot protector and pull it out of the slot 5 Hold the CF memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot 6 Carefully slide the CF memory card into the slot until it clicks into pla...

Page 75: ...Insert the CF memory card slot protector to block any particles from entering the slot when not using an CF memory card Before moving your computer be sure to insert the CF memory card slot protector into the slot To remove a CF memory card 1 Check that the CF memory card indicator light is unlit 2 Push the CF memory card release button so that the release button pops out 3 Push the CF memory card...

Page 76: ...t your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function you need to set up the wireless LAN network See Using the Wireless LAN WLAN page 79 for more information When you connect your computer to the Internet be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats If your computer is not equipped with a built in modem you may need to connect an external ...

Page 77: ...phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the built in 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 The following procedure applies to models with a built in modem only 1 Click St...

Page 78: ...s needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Do not plug a telephone cable into the network Ethernet port on your computer If the network Ethernet port is connected to one of the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the port may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphon...

Page 79: ...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 on 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 utilizes th...

Page 80: ...ommunication 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 suc...

Page 81: ...int Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a LAN is created only by wireless devices themselves with no other central 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 ...

Page 82: ...on the WIRELESS switch 2 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option s in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on 3 Click Start and Control Panel 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 5 Click Set up a connection or network in the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 6 Select an option to spec...

Page 83: ...The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN network 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 manual th...

Page 84: ...tandard using only the 5 GHz band available on selected models only is disabled by default To enable 5 GHz band communication you need to select the option to use the 5 GHz band or both the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands on the WLAN tab in the VAIO Smart Network settings window 4 Right click or on the taskbar and select Connect to a network 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect For WPA PSK ...

Page 85: ... LAN Communications To stop wireless LAN communications Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in the VAIO Smart Network window Turning off the wireless LAN function while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss ...

Page 86: ...ces such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables at a range of up to 10 meters in an open area To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on ...

Page 87: ... on your computer Size of file being exchanged Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and op...

Page 88: ...s however may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values Read the Bluetooth regulations guide before using the Bluetooth function The Bluetooth function may not work with other devices depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause cha...

Page 89: ...ent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing 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 mou...

Page 90: ...ut the use of any cables To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you first need to set up the Bluetooth function For setting up and using the Bluetooth function search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support To open Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the ...

Page 91: ...er Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications 1 Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer 2 Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window ...

Page 92: ...on the computer Connecting External Speakers page 93 Connecting an External Display page 95 Selecting Display Modes page 102 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 103 Connecting an External Microphone page 105 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 106 Connecting a Printer page 109 Connecting an i LINK Device page 110 ...

Page 93: ... jack and enhance the sound quality of your computer For more information see the manual that came with your S PDIF device To hear sound from the S PDIF device connected to the headphones OPTICAL OUT jack you need to change the sound output device For the detailed instructions see How do I change the sound output device page 204 To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 not supplied ...

Page 94: ...94 n N Using Peripheral Devices 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 95: ... 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 96: ...t supplied into the monitor port 3 a on the computer 3 If you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable 2 not supplied to an HDMI to DVI D adapter 3 not supplied and plug one end of the HDMI cable 4 not supplied to the HDMI to DVI D adapter 3 and the other end to the HDMI output port 5 on the computer 4 If the external computer display is equipped with an HDMI input port connect one...

Page 97: ...tents To view the copyright protected contents connect an HDCP compliant monitor to your computer If your computer has a non compliant monitor connected you will not be able to play or view any copyright protected contents DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a type of DVI port that supports only digital video signals no analog video signals It has 24 pins A DVI I Digital Visual...

Page 98: ... 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 not supplied into the headphones OPTICAL OUT jack 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 not supplied into the microphone jack 7 m on the computer ...

Page 99: ... the sound output device page 204 1 Plug the power cord of your TV 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an HDMI cable 2 not supplied to the HDMI output port 3 on the computer and the other end to the TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 4 Set up the TV configuration system If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and the a...

Page 100: ...ed to change the device for sound output For the detailed instructions see How do I change the sound output device page 204 1 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input 2 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input 3 Plug one end of an HDMI cable not supplied to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or surround sound dec...

Page 101: ...onnect 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 OPTICAL OUT jack 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the port and jack on the projector 6 ...

Page 102: ...ors Function page 103 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 t...

Page 103: ... 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 the Multiple Monitors function Otherwise the computer may not return to ...

Page 104: ...ion prompt click Yes You can also change one of the S button assignments to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the corresponding S button To change the S button assignments press and hold either S button to display the window for changing the assignment For details on the S buttons see Using Special function Buttons page 37 Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for e...

Page 105: ...u 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 106: ... moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has 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 107: ... 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 to the USB port This may cause a malfunction ...

Page 108: ...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 109: ...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 110: ...up to 400 Mbps However the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The optional i LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LINK connection may not be available depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manua...

Page 111: ...omputer 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 when using an i LINK connection ...

Page 112: ...how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities Setting the Password page 113 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 121 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center page 129 Using the Power Saving Modes page 130 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management page 135 Setting Up Your Language with Windows Vista Ultimate page 137 Configuring Your Modem page 138 ...

Page 113: ...d Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will be prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access ...

Page 114: ...t the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Be sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it safe and private from other people If you forget the power on password and need assistance to reset it a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need ...

Page 115: ...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 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ...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 119: ...ngerprint sensor and you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication function you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 121 To add the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts 3 Clic...

Page 120: ...ssword 5 In the Current password field enter your current password 6 In the New password and Confirm new password fields enter a new password 7 Click Change password To remove the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accounts 3 Click User Accounts 4 Click Remove your password 5 In the Current password field enter the current password that...

Page 121: ...ssword entry when logging onto Windows Power on Security feature page 126 If you have set the power on password page 114 you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer Password Bank for quick web site access page 127 You can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering information user accounts passwords etc required to access the password protec...

Page 122: ...after the repair work the fingerprint templates will be lost You will have to register them all over again The maintenance and management of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liability for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management Before disposing of your computer or transferring it to a third person it is strongly...

Page 123: ...tailed instructions To register a fingerprint Up to 10 fingerprints can be registered for each user and up to 21 fingerprints can be registered for logging onto your system using the Power on Security feature You can also select the fingerprint you want to use for the Power on Security feature later 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite QL and Control Center 2 Click Fingerprints and Initializ...

Page 124: ...r VAIO Computer If you have failed to register a fingerprint follow these steps to try again 1 Place the top joint of your finger on the fingerprint sensor 1 2 Swipe your finger perpendicularly across the fingerprint sensor 1 ...

Page 125: ...you move your finger too fast or too slow Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to scan your fingerprint You may not be able to register and or have your fingerprint s recognized if your finger is excessively dry or wet wrinkled injured dirty etc Register more than one fingerprint in case that the fingerprint sensor fails to recognize the fingerprint Be sure to clean your fingertip s an...

Page 126: ...Password page 113 For detailed information see the help file included with the Protector Suite QL Logging onto Windows If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account you can substitute fingerprint authentication for Windows password entry To log onto Windows swipe the registered finger across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log on screen appears Power on Security feature If...

Page 127: ...r folder for protection against unauthorized access The encrypted archive can be decrypted or unlocked for included file folder access by swiping your finger across the fingerprint sensor or entering the backup password you specified for encryption For detailed information see the help file included with the Protector Suite QL Using the Application Launcher The application launcher feature is avai...

Page 128: ...red fingerprints 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 display the Security tab 4 Press the m key to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key 5 At the confirmation prompt select Continue and pres...

Page 129: ...r To use the 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 included with the VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open the VAIO Control Center as a st...

Page 130: ... you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery charge 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...

Page 131: ...ress the sleep button on the remote commander to place the computer into Sleep mode 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 out of power while your computer is in Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work st...

Page 132: ...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 and click Save Changes ...

Page 133: ...for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode 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 than Sleep mode to be activa...

Page 134: ...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 135: ... status icon appears 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 function is added to the Windows Power Options To select a power plan 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select your desired power pla...

Page 136: ...ement Viewer You can view performance with the power plan that was modified with the VAIO Power Management To start the VAIO Power Management Viewer 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer ...

Page 137: ...information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 76 To install a language pack 1 Click Start Control Panel System Maintenance and Welcome Center 2 Double click the Windows Ultimate Extras icon 3 Click Available Extras 4 Select your desired language pack and click Install If the Windows Update with Windows Ultimate Extras window appears there are some critical ...

Page 138: ...Phone 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 r...

Page 139: ...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 140: ... 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 141: ...fore touching a memory module ensure the following The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources battery pack and AC adapter and from any t...

Page 142: ...ter 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 inj...

Page 143: ...computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screw indicated by the arrow below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity ...

Page 144: ... 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 it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging ...

Page 145: ... use the lower slot Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation as it may cause damage to the slot and the module 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstal...

Page 146: ...memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 3 Click System Information and System Information You can view the amount of system memory in the right pane If the additional memory does not appear repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer ...

Page 147: ...dling the LCD Screen page 148 Using the Power Source page 149 Handling Your Computer page 150 Handling the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 152 Handling Floppy Disks page 153 Handling Discs page 154 Using the Battery Pack page 155 Using Headphones page 156 Handling the Memory Stick page 157 Handling the Hard Disk page 158 Updating Your Computer page 159 ...

Page 148: ...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 and do...

Page 149: ...dden 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 outlet...

Page 150: ... place any objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer 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 ...

Page 151: ...table distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Otherwise problems 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 conta...

Page 152: ...he built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause the camera to malfunction 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 wipe ...

Page 153: ...ources 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 put it in a storage case If the floppy disk comes with a 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 da...

Page 154: ...ner 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 moisture with a dry soft clo...

Page 155: ...ck 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 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 bat...

Page 156: ...ic 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 157: ...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 Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick and the Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them When using the...

Page 158: ...e to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful 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 tur...

Page 159: ... so 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 4 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 4 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates ...

Page 160: ...ggestions before contacting VAIO Link Computer page 162 System Security page 170 Battery page 171 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 173 Internet page 175 Networking page 177 Bluetooth Technology page 182 Optical Discs page 186 Display page 191 Printing page 195 Microphone page 196 Mouse page 197 Speakers page 198 Touch Pad page 200 Keyboard page 201 Floppy Disks page 202 Audio Video page 203 ...

Page 161: ...161 n N Troubleshooting Memory Stick page 207 Peripherals page 208 ...

Page 162: ...s plugged into a power source and turned on If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapter and...

Page 163: ...r or software stops responding If your computer stops responding while a software 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 Shut Down to turn off your computer If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Shut ...

Page 164: ...his 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 charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this problem turn off your computer and remove the ...

Page 165: ...imum 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 current CPU speed instead of the maximum speed What should I do if Windows does not accept my password and returns a message Enter Onetime Password If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Pas...

Page 166: ... will be charged How can I change the boot device order You can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order Follow these steps 1 Turn on your 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 Boot 4 Press the M or m key to selec...

Page 167: ...ing the Windows power options for your screen to turn off Select a screen saver other than the VAIO original 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 need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears ...

Page 168: ...urn it on once again Use the recovery disc you created upon delivery of your computer 2 Select your keyboard layout from the drop down list and click Next 3 Select your operating system and click Next 4 Click VAIO Recovery Center 5 Click Restore Complete System and Start 6 Select Skip and click Next You will be prompted to select whether or not to keep the VAIO Value added contents 7 Select No and...

Page 169: ...here 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 in the left pane The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the center pane ...

Page 170: ...ect 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 Click Star...

Page 171: ...C power even if the battery pack is installed When should I recharge the battery pack When the battery charge level falls below 10 When both the charge and power indicator lights 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 s...

Page 172: ...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 133 for information on how you can manually activate Hibe...

Page 173: ... images poor in quality The images captured under the fluorescent light may show reflections of light A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise If the lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See Handling the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 152 Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions The effect settings on your software...

Page 174: ...lue 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 input may be suspended for a few seconds if a shortcut key with the Fn key is used the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when ...

Page 175: ...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 176: ...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 177: ... you want to connect your computer to a wireless LAN access point using the 5 GHz band make sure the option to use the 5 GHz band or both the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands is selected on the WLAN tab in the VAIO Smart Network settings window Wireless LAN communication IEEE 802 11a standard using only the 5 GHz band available on selected models only is disabled by default Follow these steps to check the ...

Page 178: ...ange the settings follow these steps 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 Click Change advanced power settings 4 Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode 6 Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list both for On battery and Plugged in ...

Page 179: ...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 obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily over...

Page 180: ...t in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 177 to change the settings What are channels Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access point see...

Page 181: ...IO Smart Network window on the desktop follow these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network 3 Click Advanced in the right pane For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file included with the software ...

Page 182: ...d device is also connected to other devices it may not appear 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 I want to communicate with Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on See the other device s manual for more information If the device you want to communicat...

Page 183: ... find this computer check box The 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 you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or i...

Page 184: ...o the device to which it is connected Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment Why can t I use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for...

Page 185: ...onto the computer as a user with administrative rights Why can t I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users If you switch users without logging off your system the Bluetooth devices will not work Be sure to log off before switching users 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 car...

Page 186: ...do if the drive tray does not open Make sure your computer is on If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will not work Use the drive eject button located above the numeric keypad It will take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is not powered If the drive eject button do...

Page 187: ...cal disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Handling Discs page 154 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 button Press the button once again The volume may have been minimized by the button Press the button several times or keep pressing the button to turn up the v...

Page 188: ...uble click the desired drive You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 7 Click OK to close the window Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the opt...

Page 189: ...ng the VAIO Update To download and install the updates on the computer it must be connected to the Internet For information on how to connect the computer to the Internet see Using the Internet page 76 What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver If you are using a CD R RW dis...

Page 190: ...eck which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Some brands of DVD recordable media do not work Why can t I write data to Blu ray Disc media Check if your optical disc drive supports the Blu ray Disc writing function BD R Disc media are not rewritable You cannot add or erase data to or from the BD R Disc media ...

Page 191: ... light is lit 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 output is directed to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 35 for more information What should I do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external d...

Page 192: ...ion of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution You can check the total amount of the graphics and video memory available Right click on the desktop select Personalize and click Display Setti...

Page 193: ...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 the VAIO Control Center To ch...

Page 194: ...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 195: ...on If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound 3 Right click the printer icon and ...

Page 196: ...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 197: ...to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work press the Windows key once and then the key several times select Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and keys and then Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to ...

Page 198: ...the button to off The volume may have been turned off by the button Press the button once again The volume may have been minimized by the button Press the button several times or keep pressing the 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 ...

Page 199: ...ume may have been turned off by the button Press the button once again The volume may have been minimized by the button Press the button several times or keep pressing the 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 change the sound output device ...

Page 200: ...window If the Alt F4 keys do not work press the Windows key once and then the key several times select Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and keys and then Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If ...

Page 201: ...atched 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 use the numeric keypad to enter numbers If you cannot use the numeric keypad the Num Lk key may not be activated Check if the Num lock indicator light is unlit If the Nu...

Page 202: ... Wait until the indicator light on the floppy disk drive turns 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 plugging the USB cable 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 sur...

Page 203: ...ion used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions a...

Page 204: ...ows Startup sound check box 5 Click OK How do I change the sound output device If you do not hear sound from the device connected to a port such as the USB port HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack you need to change the device for sound output 1 Close all open programs 2 Click Start and Control Panel 3 Click Hardware and Sound 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound 5 On the P...

Page 205: ... HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack For the detailed procedure see How do I change the sound output device page 204 If you still hear no sound from the sound output device follow these steps 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in How do I change the sound output device page 204 2 On the Playback tab select the HDMI or S PDIF icon and click Properties 3 Click the Advanced tab 4 Select the sa...

Page 206: ...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 In such a case cancel the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when I play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder Playing high definiti...

Page 207: ...ps in To format a Memory Stick page 67 Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick Copyright protected music can only be checked out to the Memory Stick 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 from a digital camera u...

Page 208: ...et 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 dev...

Page 209: ...holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key VAIO Link web site If you have any problem with the computer you can access the VAIO Link web site for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the printed and non printed documentation Visit the other Sony web sites http www club vaio com ...

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Page 211: ...ne is a registered trademark of Koozyt Inc PlaceEngine was developed by Sony Computer Science Laboratories Inc and is licensed by Koozyt Inc XMB and xross media bar are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc AVCHD is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the...

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