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Troubleshooting

I cannot play a disc

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After inserting the disc, wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it.

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Make sure the label of the disc is facing up.

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If the disc requires software, make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program.

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Check the volume of your speakers.

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Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner.

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Make sure the computer is running on AC power supply only and try the disc again.

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There may be condensation in the drive. Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour. Remove
the battery while you wait for the condensation to disappear.

Summary of Contents for VGN-BX194VP

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

Page 2: ...onnecting a Power Source 20 Using the Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Pointing Device 34 Using Special function Buttons 37 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 38 Using the Multi Function Bay 39 Using PC Cards 44 Using the Memory Stick Media 48 Using Other Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 53 ...

Page 3: ... 100 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 103 Connecting an External Microphone 106 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 107 Connecting a Printer 110 Connecting an i LINK Device 112 Connecting to a Network LAN 114 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 116 Setting the Password 117 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 120 Using the Power Saving Modes 121 Managing Power with VAIO Power ...

Page 4: ...ing the LCD Screen 139 On Using the Power Source 140 On Handling Your Computer 141 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 143 On Handling Floppy Disks 144 On Handling Discs 145 On Using the Battery Pack 146 On Using Headphones 147 On Handling Memory Stick Media 148 On Handling the Hard Disk 149 ...

Page 5: ...oting Power Management 164 Troubleshooting External Displays 165 Troubleshooting Sound Speaker 167 Troubleshooting Sound Microphone 168 Troubleshooting Floppy Disks 169 Troubleshooting Printers 170 Troubleshooting i LINK Devices 171 Troubleshooting the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 172 Troubleshooting the Multi Function Bay Docking Station 174 Support Options 177 Sony Support Information 177 e Suppor...

Page 6: ...ware or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness 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 th...

Page 7: ...through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform amo...

Page 8: ...mmon problems Recovery Guide Contains an explanation of how to recover your computer s system if you need to Booklets containing the following information Sony Guarantee conditions Safety Regulations Modem Regulations Wireless LAN Regulations and Bluetooth Regulations Non printed Documentation Help and Support Center Help and Support Center is a comprehensive resource for practical advice tutorial...

Page 9: ...y of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep 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 natural...

Page 10: ...usting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectivenes...

Page 11: ...section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 12 About the Indicator Lights page 19 Connecting a Power Source page 20 Using the Battery Pack page 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 28 ...

Page 12: ...ontrols and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages The following illustrations may appear different from your model depending on the LCD size as well as the country or area of your residency ...

Page 13: ... page 55 I Bluetooth indicator 1 page 19 J WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 19 K SD card slot page 51 L Media Access indicator page 19 M Memory Stick media slot 2 page 48 N Power indicator page 19 O Battery indicator page 19 P Hard disk drive indicator page 19 1 On selected models only 2 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick Pro high speed and high capacity capabilities ...

Page 14: ...page 38 C Mute indicator page 19 D Mute button page 37 E S1 S2 buttons page 37 F Num lock indicator page 19 G Caps lock indicator page 19 H Scroll lock indicator page 19 I Fingerprint sensor See the printed Security Features Guide for more information On selected models only ...

Page 15: ...15 n N Getting Started Back A Network Ethernet port page 114 B Modem port page 53 C Battery connector page 22 D DC In port page 20 ...

Page 16: ... Getting Started Right A PC Card eject button page 44 B PC Card slot page 44 C i LINK IEEE1394 S400 port page 112 D Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 107 E Monitor VGA port page 96 Supports high full low speeds ...

Page 17: ...17 n N Getting Started Left A Security slot B Microphone jack page 106 C Headphones jack page 94 D Air vent E Multi function bay page 39 F Multi function bay unit eject button page 39 ...

Page 18: ...18 n N Getting Started Bottom A Air vent B RELEASE latch page 27 C LOCK UNLOCK switch page 22 D Multi function bay docking station connector page 84 ...

Page 19: ...by mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Num lock Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps lock Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on Press the key a secon...

Page 20: ...computer only with the supplied AC adapter To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC In port 4 on the computer or on the optional multi function bay docking station The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter ...

Page 21: ...nplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time put the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 124 This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way ...

Page 22: ...upplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch 1 on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position ...

Page 23: ...y compartment until the projection 2 at either side of the battery compartment fits into the U shaped cut 3 on the respective side of the battery 4 Rotate the battery in the direction of the arrow and push the battery down into the compartment until it clicks into place ...

Page 24: ... Started 5 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet ...

Page 25: ...pter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery is running out of power Double blinks The battery is charging Off The computer is...

Page 26: ... The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices the computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently a...

Page 27: ...ry while the computer is in Standby mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch 1 on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide and hold the RELEASE latch 2 hook your fingertip under the tab 3 on the battery and turn the battery in the direction of the arrow and then slide it away from the computer ...

Page 28: ...ny peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off 4 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off See the printed Troubleshooting Guide if you have problems shutting down the computer ...

Page 29: ...t the most out of using your computer Using the Keyboard page 30 Using the Pointing Device page 34 Using Special function Buttons page 37 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 38 Using the Multi Function Bay page 39 Using PC Cards page 44 Using the Memory Stick Media page 48 Using Other Memory Cards page 51 Using the Internet page 53 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 55 Using the Bluetooth Function...

Page 30: ...omputer keyboard but has additional keys that perform model specific tasks For more information on the standard keys see Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link The VAIO Link web site www vaio link com also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard ...

Page 31: ...F4 and then M or or keep pressing Fn F4 To decrease volume press Fn F3 and then m or or keep pressing Fn F3 Fn 8 F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press Fn F6 and then M or or keep pressing Fn F6 To decrease lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then m or or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn T F7 switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD ext...

Page 32: ... pixels WUXGA LCD models Standard view 1920 x 1200 pixels Magnified view 1280 x 768 pixels The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the LCD screen with a higher resolution This key combination is disabled during video playback Make sure to quit such software before pressing the key combination This key combination may not work w...

Page 33: ...hen you execute this command the states of the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power switch to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 121 ...

Page 34: ...oint to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touch pad 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 one finger while pressing the left bu...

Page 35: ...ip on the pointing stick is a consumable You can replace it with a supplied spare cap when necessary Action Description Point Push the pointing stick to place the pointer 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 5 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Push the pointing stick whi...

Page 36: ... settings to disable the pointing devices To disable a pointing device 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Click the Device Select tab 5 Select radio buttons to disable the desired pointing device 6 Click OK ...

Page 37: ...ggles the display output between the LCD and external device and the S2 button places the computer in Standby mode You can also link to these shortcut buttons another action that you execute often See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 120 CAMERA OFF button Turn the camera on and off The LED turns on when the camera is turned off Mute button Turns the volume on and off The LED ...

Page 38: ...ove the keyboard The CAMERA OFF indicator illuminates to indicate the off line state Note that launching or exiting your interactive communication software does not activate or deactivate the MOTION EYE camera respectively Make sure that the camera is activated before using the software The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software applic...

Page 39: ...r hardware enhancement You can purchase a bay unit and install it in the computer Available bay units are HDD adapter bay unit for installing your PATA hard disk drive 80GB HDD bay unit DVD R Double Layer DVD RW drive bay unit See Using the Optical Disc Drive page 73 The multi function bay contains a weight saver at the time of delivery ...

Page 40: ...askbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close ...

Page 41: ... Using Your VAIO Computer 8 Push the multi function bay unit eject button 1 to pop it out 9 Gently pull the button to pop out the installed bay unit 10 Gently take hold of the unit and pull it out of the bay ...

Page 42: ...42 n N Using Your VAIO Computer 11 Insert another bay unit with the label facing up into the bay until it clicks into place ...

Page 43: ...ion against theft To protect the HDD bay unit against theft secure the bay unit on the computer using a security screw and L shaped screwdriver Supplied with optional or supplied HDD bay unit accessories See the Specifications for details about accessories ...

Page 44: ...tions may not be compatible with the computer You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up 2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar ...

Page 45: ... management mode It may enter Standby mode We recommend that you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties window remove the software driver and then reinstall it Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector...

Page 46: ...Card icon on the taskbar and close the card Close any applications that use the PC Card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the sys...

Page 47: ...47 n N Using Your VAIO Computer 10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot 11 If the PC Card release button is still out push it back in ...

Page 48: ...k media from the Sony Style website www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer Detailed information about which VAIO computers are compatible with which Memory Stick media can be found at www vaio link com Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwrit...

Page 49: ...fully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of the computer Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid da...

Page 50: ...rmat a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details Removing a Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Check that the Memory Stick media indicator is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out ...

Page 51: ...ory cards Multi Media Card MMC Secure Digital SD For the latest information on compatible memory cards visit the Sony online support Web site regularly Always insert the correct memory card into the appropriate memory card slot Do not attempt to insert a different memory card or memory card adapter into a different memory card slot An incompatible memory card or adapter may be difficult to remove ...

Page 52: ...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 Removing a Memory Card Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 2 When the card e...

Page 53: ...cable 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem port on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 The 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 inte...

Page 54: ...grams Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears 2 Click Next If the Location Information window appears follow the on screen instructions 3 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 4 Follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 55: ...e to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an Access Point which means that you can communicate between a limi...

Page 56: ...ss control for existing WiFi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and Access Points Besides that there are ...

Page 57: ...hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the 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 58: ...ears 5 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab 7 Click the Add button The Wireless network properties window appears 8 Enter a Network name SSID 2 You can choose a 32 digit alphanumeric name 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down box 10 Select WEP from the Data Encryp...

Page 59: ... See the printed Specifications Guide to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality 2 If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure 3 Hexadecimal A number representation usin...

Page 60: ... right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears 5 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced window appears 7 Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close 8 Click OK 9 Click Close 10 T...

Page 61: ...s an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point for example the 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 ...

Page 62: ...ctions 4 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 5 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears 6 Select the network you want to use 7 Enter the Network Key 8 Click Connect After 30 seconds the connection is established See the printed Specifications Guide to see whether your mod...

Page 63: ...be used by the Access Point see the access point manual b Without an Access Point ad hoc If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected In France only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors For more information see the Regulations Guide If the Wireless connection is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communic...

Page 64: ...the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Deploying IEEE802 11b and IEEE802 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed ...

Page 65: ...ity You can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluet...

Page 66: ...ing continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wir...

Page 67: ...e Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common Passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device ...

Page 68: ...ital 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 see the help file on the Bluetooth Utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the me...

Page 69: ... The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off ...

Page 70: ...il the indicator light blinks in red 3 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears 4 Click New Connection The Add New Connection Wizard window appears 5 Select Express Mode Recommended and then click Next The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists available devices if any 6 Select HBH 608 and then...

Page 71: ...r To disconnect the headset from the computer 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears 2 Select Disconnect from the Bluetooth menu 3 Click Yes ...

Page 72: ...lti Function Bay Docking Station page 81 Connecting External Speakers page 94 Connecting an External Display page 95 Selecting Display Modes page 100 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 103 Connecting an External Microphone page 106 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 107 Connecting a Printer page 110 Connecting an i LINK Device page 112 Connecting to a Network LAN page 114 ...

Page 73: ...rding on CDs or DVDs replace the installed weight saver with the disc drive bay unit See Using the Multi Function Bay page 39 for the detailed instructions To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place ...

Page 74: ... Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program See the printed Troubleshooting Guide if you have problems using discs The location of the drive eject button depends on the model you purchased See Locating Controls and Ports page 12 ...

Page 75: ...use with a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YO...

Page 76: ... not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data onto a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause the computer to malfunction When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of ...

Page 77: ... a DVD Region codes 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 the disc on this player If you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is runni...

Page 78: ...sert the disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a CD program such as the SonicStage software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option ...

Page 79: ...ile s or folder s you want to copy and either Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical disc drive name Drag the file s or folder s onto the optical disc drive icon in the Files Stored on This Computer panel 4 Close Windows Explorer 5 Click Start and then My Computer 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with t...

Page 80: ...Files to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on selected models only See the printed Specifications Guide to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing To copy files to a DVD R or DVD RW 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start and point to All Programs 4 Select a DVD software program you w...

Page 81: ...Station Attaching a multi function bay docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer and an external display A multi function bay docking station is not supplied with your computer and is available as an optional accessory ...

Page 82: ...serted or incompatible with the computer Double blinks The battery is charging Off The battery is fully charged C IN USE indicator page 88 D UNDOCK button page 88 E PUSH RELEASE button page 88 F Security slot Insert an optional Kensington lock to lock the LOCK UNLOCK switch G LOCK UNLOCK switch page 84 H Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 107 I Serial port Connect a serial device such as an external ...

Page 83: ...this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions A Multi function bay page 39 B Multi function bay unit eject button page 39 C Battery charger Insert a spare battery pack to charge the battery D Printer port page 111 E Monitor VGA port page 96 F Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 107 G DVI D port page 96 H DC IN port page 20 I Network Ethernet port 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 114 Supports ...

Page 84: ... attach the computer to the multi function bay docking station To attach your computer to the multi function bay docking station 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the power cord 1 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC In port 3 on the multi function bay docking station 4 ...

Page 85: ...N Using Peripheral Devices 4 Slide open the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer 5 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch on the multi function bay docking station to UNLOCK ...

Page 86: ... computer on the multi function bay docking station Bring the arrows on the back of the LCD and the multi function bay docking station together so that the connector on the bottom of the computer comes in contact with that on the docking station ...

Page 87: ...tch to LOCK 9 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station Do not move the computer while attached to the multi function bay docking station this may detach the multi function bay docking station and cause damage to the multi function bay docking station and the computer ...

Page 88: ...e computer Do not disconnect the computer from the multi function bay docking station when the IN USE indicator is lit Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer When the battery is running out of power disconnecting the computer from the multi function bay docking station may result in loss of unsaved data Do not di...

Page 89: ...r computer from the multi function bay docking station 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals and then disconnect all connected peripherals 2 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch on the multi function bay docking station to the UNLOCK position ...

Page 90: ...mputer to Normal mode first and then initiates the disconnection process If you press the UNDOCK button while the computer is Hibernate you may be prompted for password entry or fingerprint authentication when the computer returns to Normal mode In such a case enter the password or swipe your finger accross the fingerprint sensor See the printed Security Features Guide for more information on fing...

Page 91: ...91 n N Using Peripheral Devices 4 Wait until the IN USE indicator 1 turns off and then press the PUSH RELEASE button 2 ...

Page 92: ...92 n N Using Peripheral Devices 5 Lift the computer away from the multi function bay docking station 6 Close the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer ...

Page 93: ...lloon appears and the IN USE indicator turns off and then press the PUSH RELEASE button 5 Lift the computer away from the multi function bay docking station 6 Close the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer It is extremely important to close the multi function bay docking station connector cover after disconnecting the computer from the multi function bay...

Page 94: ... 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 95: ...ith a computer display or a projector Connecting a Computer Display page 96 Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display page 98 Connecting a Projector page 99 Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors ...

Page 96: ...other end into an AC outlet 2 If you want to connect a VGA monitor plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 3 If you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable not supplied into the DVI D port on the multi function bay docking station DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a type ...

Page 97: ...97 n N Using Peripheral Devices You can use a TFT DVI monitor only with a model with the ATI video controller A video adapter device is required to connect a VGA monitor using the DVI D port ...

Page 98: ...on bay docking station To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of the multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7...

Page 99: ...ay docking station To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of the projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug the RGB signal cable 2 into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 3 Plug the audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 i 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 ...

Page 100: ...tc is connected to your computer The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer See the printed Specifications Guide for detailed information on the video controller If you want to work on the computer s LCD and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 103 for more information ...

Page 101: ...l display connected you can change the Main Clone setting as follows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Theme 3 Click Display 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Click Advanced 6 Click the CATALYST Control Center tab 7 Click ATI CATALYST Control Center The ATI CATALYST Control Center window appears 8 Click Displays Manager under Graphics Settings 9 Right click the main or clone dis...

Page 102: ...ab 5 Click Advanced 6 Click the tab with its name beginning with Intel R 7 Click Graphic Properties 8 Select a display from the Display Devices menu 9 Click OK You may not be able to display on the computer s LCD and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Before turning on the computer turn on the peripheral devices ...

Page 103: ...o drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that the computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to N...

Page 104: ...Specifications Guide Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Themes 3 Click Display 4 Select the Settings tab 5 Click the monitor icon marked 2 6 Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option 7 Click Apply and then OK If the Monitor Settings window appears click YES ...

Page 105: ...nder Multiple Display 4 Click OK If the Monitor Settings window appears click OK To deactivate the Multiple Monitors mode deselect the check box in Step 6 You can also select and deactivate the Multiple Monitors mode just by pressing one of the S buttons if you have changed the button assignment to Multiple Monitors with VAIO Control Center For details on changing the button assignment see Setting...

Page 106: ...e If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 m Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 107: ...ce to the USB ports Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse 3 The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on the computer As a result you only need to plug the USB mouse into the US...

Page 108: ...puter To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB port The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive 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 109: ...USB cable directly from the computer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A me...

Page 110: ...ting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Choose the USB port 3 you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 into the USB port and the other end to your printer ...

Page 111: ...he printer port 1 Plug the printer power cord 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the printer cable 2 supplied with your printer into the printer port 3 on the optional multi function bay docking station Before connecting the printer turn off the computer and the printer and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord ...

Page 112: ...pends on the transfer rate of the external device i LINK cables compatible with the computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LINK connection varies depending on the soft...

Page 113: ...o the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder shown here is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an ...

Page 114: ...network cable Connect one end of an optional network cable to the Network Ethernet port on the computer or the optional multi function bay docking station and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network see your network administrator The computer can be connected to the network with the default settings ...

Page 115: ...ntioned below high electric current to the connectors may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Network lines such as 1000BASE T 100BASE TX and 10BASE T lines Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Lines other than those mentioned above Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port ...

Page 116: ...ngs you will learn how to prepare your modem for use how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 117 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 120 Using the Power Saving Modes page 121 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 126 Setting Up Your Language with Windows XP Professional page 128 ...

Page 117: ... the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer In this way you can protect your computer from unauthorized access ...

Page 118: ...her screen 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 should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long The following is to configure the computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen 5 Select Password When Power ON under Security Press ...

Page 119: ...elect Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and then a new password twice and press the Enter key To remove the password leave Enter New Password and Confirm New Password blank and press the Enter key 6 Use the or key to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key...

Page 120: ...lick Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed For more information about each option click Help on the VAIO Control Center window to display the help file Some of the control items will not be visible if you open...

Page 121: ...ry power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of...

Page 122: ...he computer will switch off automatically You will lose any unsaved data When the computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down when the computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossi...

Page 123: ...o change the Standby mode settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the Power Schemes tab 5 Change the System Standby settings ...

Page 124: ...t is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Hibernate To return to Normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state If you press the power button for more than four seconds the compute...

Page 125: ...he time of shutting down in the normal way When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off ...

Page 126: ...Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power If you double click this icon the Power Meter window appears showing you the power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power M...

Page 127: ...ance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the Power Schemes tab 5 Select a power scheme from the Power schemes drop down list 6 If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears to the right of Power Scheme 7 If necessary you can change the items in the list for example the brightness of the LCD 8 Cl...

Page 128: ...at you select the correct keyboard settings during the Windows Setup To select the correct keyboard settings during Windows Setup 1 At first boot click Next then Next again in the Windows XP Setup Wizard window The Select Your System Settings window appears 2 Fill in these three questions I live the closest to this region I type mostly in this language I use this type of keyboard 3 In the End User...

Page 129: ...on Unicode programs drop down menu 5 To change the language of the Windows menus windows and online help files provided by Microsoft Windows select the Languages tab of the Regional and Language Options window Non Microsoft Windows applications stay in English even if you change these settings 6 Select your language from the drop down list 7 Click Apply to apply the changes You are prompted to log...

Page 130: ...ons window click the Details button The Text Services and Input Languages window appears 4 In the Settings tab of the Text Services and Input Languages window select your keyboard from the Default input language drop down menu 5 If your keyboard is not available click the Add button The Add Input Language window appears 6 Select the input language and keyboard from the drop down menu 7 Click the O...

Page 131: ...our guarantee due to mishandling we recommend that You contact your dealer to install a new memory module You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your model refer to the printed Specifications Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance ...

Page 132: ...dule ensure the following The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Turn off the computer and disconnect the system from its power source that is battery or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links ne...

Page 133: ... to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Handle the memory module with care To ...

Page 134: ...le 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screw at the bottom of the computer 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity ...

Page 135: ...ove the memory module Pull the tabs 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 136: ...it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Make sure to insert the memory module edge with a notch into the memory module slot 9 Close the module cover and then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 10 Reinsert the battery and turn on the computer ...

Page 137: ...nt to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center 3 Double click the System Information folder in the VAIO Control Center window 4 Double click the System Information icon in the System Information folder You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer ...

Page 138: ...andling the LCD Screen page 139 On Using the Power Source page 140 On Handling Your Computer page 141 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 143 On Handling Floppy Disks page 144 On Handling Discs page 145 On Using the Battery Pack page 146 On Using Headphones page 147 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 148 On Handling the Hard Disk page 149 ...

Page 139: ...al image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red ...

Page 140: ...aused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug the computer from the AC outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use the...

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

Page 142: ...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 before cleaning the computer To avoid losing data if the computer is damaged back up your data regularly ...

Page 143: ... built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of the 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 S400 i LINK connector Clean the front mirror plate over the lens of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the lens is ex...

Page 144: ... heat Keep the floppy disk away from any liquid Do not let the floppy disk get wet When you are not using the floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with a label make sure that the label is properly attached 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 dam...

Page 145: ...t use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any rema...

Page 146: ... normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pac...

Page 147: ...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 148: ...abel supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or Corrosive substances Use the storage...

Page 149: ...ould be careful when handling the computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject the computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place the computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move the computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk Do not...

Page 150: ...hooting the modem page 156 Troubleshooting the Bluetooth functionality page 158 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN page 161 Troubleshooting Power Management page 164 Troubleshooting External Displays page 165 Troubleshooting Sound Speaker page 167 Troubleshooting Sound Microphone page 168 Troubleshooting Floppy Disks page 169 Troubleshooting Printers page 170 Troubleshooting i LINK Devices page 171 Trou...

Page 151: ...k the optical disc drive and select Eject Make sure the computer is not in Standby or Hibernate mode If this does not work try the following Turn off the computer and insert a sharp pointed object for example a paperclip into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive to slide out the tray The location of the eject button and hole depends on your model of your computer See Locating Controls a...

Page 152: ...tware make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner Make sure the computer is running on AC power supply only and try the disc again There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour Remove the battery while you wait for the conden...

Page 153: ...rivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start Control Panel and Performance and Maintenance Click the System icon and then the Device Manager button on the Hardware tab A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Check your PG settings...

Page 154: ...ray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed Check that the computer is turned on The CD writing application software may be stopping the disc from being ejected Make sure the computer is not in Standby or Hibernate mode The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up Clean the disc and the optical disc drive len...

Page 155: ...155 n N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting PC Cards My PC Card is not working Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your version of Windows ...

Page 156: ...mmend you use country specific phone plug to plug the phone line into the wall jack because use of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality The computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other connected device may no...

Page 157: ...ines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that 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 Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing techn...

Page 158: ...to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details 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 communicate with the computer To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Device Properties and Securit...

Page 159: ...cannot connect to service supported by target Bluetooth device Connection is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth functionality For more details see the help file on the Bluetooth Utility software I cannot connect to a Bluetooth device by specifying its IP address on a Personal Area Network PAN The Bluetooth utility uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol D...

Page 160: ...in Personal Area Network User mode only you cannot establish a connection from your computer I cannot use the Bluetooth Utility software when I switch a user If you switch a user without logging off from your system the Bluetooth Utility software will not work successfully Make sure to log off before switching a user To log off from your system click Start and then Log Off ...

Page 161: ...e power of the Access Point is turned on Check if the Access Point is displayed in the Available networks window To check this click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click the Network Connections icon Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab Check if the Access Point is displayed in Available networks...

Page 162: ...he Access Point If several computers communicate with the same Access Point the concentration may be too high Wait a few minutes and try to access again If a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE802 11g standard communicates with a device using the IEEE802 11b standard then it is normal that the speed reduces Devices using the IEEE802 11g standard are 5 times faster than the ones using the IEEE802 11...

Page 163: ...he Services icon The Services window appears 5 Check Status and Startup Type for Wireless Zero Configuration When Started and Automatic are shown under Status and Startup Type respectively the Wireless Zero Configuration service is active To activate the Wireless Zero Configuration service 1 On the Services window right click Wireless Zero Configuration and click Properties The Wireless Zero Confi...

Page 164: ... and then changed before the computer completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously and select Restart from the shut down menu drop down list The computer restarts 3 If the procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down t...

Page 165: ...ternal display or the way it is connected the Plug and Display function may not be available Use the Fn F7 keys to select the output destination I cannot display contents on two or more displays at the same time You cannot display contents on multiple external displays at the same time Select one of the external displays ...

Page 166: ...hen Control Panel 2 Click Appearance and Theme 3 Click Display 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Click Advanced 6 Click the CATALYST Control Center tab 7 Click ATI CATALYST Control Center The ATI CATALYST Control Center window appears 8 Click Digital Panel Properties under Graphics Settings 9 Click Attributes 10 Select the Reduce DVI frequency on high resolution displays check box under DVI Settings 11 C...

Page 167: ...sure it is off If batteries power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the headphones jack disconnect the cable If the computer is powered by battery check that the battery pack is properly installed and charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up ...

Page 168: ...w appears 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then Sounds and Audio Devices 3 Click Volume under Sound recording on the Audio tab 4 See if the Select check box for Microphone Balance is selected If not click the check box 5 Move the slider up or down to adjust the volume 6 If the volume is still too high or too low select Advanced Controls from the Options menu The Advanced button appears ...

Page 169: ...oppy disk drive is not recognized as drive A To set the floppy disk drive to A 1 Turn the system power on 2 Connect the floppy disk drive 3 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 4 Click Performance and Maintenance 5 Click System 6 Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 7 Select Universal Serial Bus controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy 8 From the Action menu click Uninstall 9 Keep cli...

Page 170: ...ntrol Panel 2 Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon 3 Click the Printers and Faxes icon 4 Right click the printer to select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Click the check box for Enable bidirectional support to deselect it 7 Click OK This change to the settings will disable the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel C...

Page 171: ...ee an error message Close all open applications and restart the computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate Plus sometimes causes this error Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device I cannot use digital devices Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you ...

Page 172: ... moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction If the problem persists restart the computer Captured images are poor in quality The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise If the front mirror plate over the lens is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the lens See On Using the Built i...

Page 173: ... cannot use 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 If the problem persists you must reinstall the driver software for the camera Proceed as follows to reinstall the driver software 1 Click Start and then C...

Page 174: ...ower source The multi function bay docking station does not work on the battery installed in the computer I cannot use the device connected to the printer port The printer port on the multi function bay docking station is internally connected to the USB and should be used for a printer only I cannot use the TFT DVI monitor connected to the DVI D port The DVI D port is enabled only when a model wit...

Page 175: ... the printer port settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon 3 Click the Printers and Faxes icon 4 Right click the printer to select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Check if the check box for USB001 is selected If another check box is selected click the box for USB001 7 Click OK If the above procedure does not work right click the printer and sele...

Page 176: ...ation functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel Check the physical connections between the multi function bay docking station and printer the AC adapter and the power cord and the power cord and an AC outlet and then restart the computer An error message appears when I press the UNDOCK button or select Undock Computer from the Start menu When any device ins...

Page 177: ... you have any problem with the computer you can access 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 ...

Page 178: ...O Link e Support Web Portal How can I access the e Support portal When you register your computer you will automatically receive an email 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 email You are now ready to create your first case You can access the e Sup...

Page 179: ...es from 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 email notifying you that your case has been updated ...

Page 180: ...soft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection Adobe Adobe Acrobat Elements Adobe Acrobat Professional Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Standard and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated MoodLogic is a trademark of MoodLogic Inc Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware E...

Page 181: ...ames are those of their respective owners All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Please see the printed Specifications Guide to see what software is available for your model ...

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