Sony VGN-BX640P User Manual Download

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Before Use

Before Use

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO

computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has

combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal
computing.

Documentation

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

Printed Documentation

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Welcome mat — Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc.

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Safety Information — Contains safety guidelines and owner information.

Summary of Contents for VGN-BX640P

Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer V G N B X 6 0 0 S e r i e s ...

Page 2: ...ry Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using Your VAIO Computer 28 Using the Keyboard 29 Using the Pointing Device 31 Using Special function Buttons 34 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 35 Using the Multi Function Bay 36 Using PC Cards 40 Using the Memory Stick Media 43 Using Other Memory Cards 47 Using the Internet 50 Using Wireless LAN WLAN 51 Using the Bluetooth Functionality 61 ...

Page 3: ...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 Using Fingerprint Authentication 126 Using Trusted Platform Module TPM 144 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central 149 Using the Power Saving Modes 150 Managing Power with VAIO Power M...

Page 4: ...ppy Disks 169 On Handling Discs 170 On Using the Battery Pack 171 On Using Headphones 172 On Handling Memory Stick Media 172 On Handling the Hard Disk 173 Troubleshooting 174 Computer 176 System Security 183 Battery 185 Built in MOTION EYE Camera 187 Internet 190 Networking 192 Bluetooth Technology 195 CDs and DVDs 199 Display 203 Printing 207 Microphone 208 Speakers 209 ...

Page 5: ... 210 Keyboard 211 Floppy Disks 212 PC Cards 213 Audio Video 214 Memory Stick Media 215 Peripherals 216 Multi Function Bay Docking Station 217 Support Options 220 Sony Support Information 220 Program Support Information 223 ...

Page 6: ...ogy in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections setting up information etc Safety Information Contains safety guidelines and owner information ...

Page 7: ... the Internet 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http esupport sony com EN VAIO for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas VAIO Recovery Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive...

Page 8: ... your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are fla...

Page 9: ...ocation where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure t...

Page 10: ...ter Make sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer external hard disk drive scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturer s instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 11 About the Indicator Lights page 18 Connecting a Power Source page 19 Using the Battery Pack page 21 Shut...

Page 11: ...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 12: ... I Bluetooth indicator 1 page 18 J WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 18 K SD memory card slot page 47 L Media Access indicator page 18 M Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 2 page 44 N Power indicator page 18 O Battery indicator page 18 P Hard disk drive indicator page 18 1 On selected models only 2 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capaci...

Page 13: ... 18 B CAMERA OFF button page 35 C Muting indicator page 18 D Muting button page 34 E S1 S2 buttons page 34 F Num lock indicator page 18 G Caps lock indicator page 18 H Scroll lock indicator page 18 I Fingerprint sensor page 126 On selected models only ...

Page 14: ...14 n N Getting Started Back A Network Ethernet port page 114 B Modem port page 50 C Battery connector page 21 D DC IN port page 19 ...

Page 15: ...etting Started Right A PC Card release button page 42 B PC Card slot page 40 C i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 112 D Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 107 E Monitor VGA port page 94 Supports high full low speeds ...

Page 16: ...16 n N Getting Started Left A Security slot B Microphone jack page 106 C Headphones jack page 92 D Air vent E Multi function bay page 36 F Multi function bay unit eject button page 36 ...

Page 17: ...17 n N Getting Started Bottom A Air vent B Battery RELEASE latch page 26 C Battery LOCK UNLOCK switch page 21 D Multi function bay docking station connector page 82 ...

Page 18: ...ode 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 second ti...

Page 19: ...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 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer or on the optional multi function bay docking station The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter ...

Page 20: ...wer unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 153 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming ...

Page 21: ...ied 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 battery LOCK UNLOCK switch 1 on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position ...

Page 22: ...Getting Started 3 Slide the battery diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection 2 at either side of the battery compartment fits into the U shaped cut 3 on the respective sides of the battery ...

Page 23: ...ment until it clicks into place 5 Slide the battery LOCK UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries ...

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

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

Page 26: ...e the computer is in Standby mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK UNLOCK switch 1 on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide and hold the battery 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 27: ...low To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off 4 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off ...

Page 28: ... 29 Using the Pointing Device page 31 Using Special function Buttons page 34 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 35 Using the Multi Function Bay page 36 Using PC Cards page 40 Using the Memory Stick Media page 43 Using Other Memory Cards page 47 Using the Internet page 50 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 51 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 61 ...

Page 29: ...decrease lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then m or or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn T F7 display output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both Fn F10 zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore your computer s screen view The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer...

Page 30: ...this command the states of the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 150 Combinations Feature Functions ...

Page 31: ...elect 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 on the touch pad while pressing the...

Page 32: ...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 33: ... 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 34: ... external display and simultaneous output to both and the S2 button places the computer in Standby mode You can change these button assignments on the window for changing the S button assignments To display this window press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central CAMERA OFF button Turns the camera on and off The LED turns on when the camera is turned off Muting button T...

Page 35: ...ftware To turn off the camera press the CAMERA OFF button located above the keyboard The CAMERA OFF indicator illuminates to indicate the off line state Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera respectively Make sure that the camera is activated before using the software The built in MOTION EYE ca...

Page 36: ...VD R Double Layer DVD RW drive bay unit See Using the Optical Disc Drive page 69 The multi function bay contains a weight saver at the time of delivery For available bay units ask your dealer about the latest information To change a bay unit 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 ...

Page 37: ...N Using Your VAIO Computer 7 Push the multi function bay unit eject button 1 to pop it out 8 Gently pull the button to pop out the installed bay unit 9 Gently take hold of the unit and pull it out of the bay ...

Page 38: ...38 n N Using Your VAIO Computer 10 Insert another bay unit with the label facing upward into the bay until it clicks into place ...

Page 39: ...n against theft To protect the HDD bay unit against theft secure the bay unit on your computer using a security screw and L shaped screwdriver Supplied with optional or supplied HDD bay accessories See the online Specifications for details about accessories ...

Page 40: ...ns may not be compatible with your computer You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing upward 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 41: ...he card is inserted your computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode We recommend that you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties window remove the software driver and then reinstall it D...

Page 42: ...move Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click Close 7 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 8 Push the PC Card release button a second time so ...

Page 43: ...rican countries or areas Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of January 2006 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an e...

Page 44: ...guration of the computer Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Inserting the media improperly may damage your compute...

Page 45: ...nd then My Computer to open the My Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details ...

Page 46: ...computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media ...

Page 47: ...Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot Do not force the memory card in or out of t...

Page 48: ...omputer 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction ...

Page 49: ...the Media Access indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is off 2 Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 3 When the card extends carefully pull it out of the slot ...

Page 50: ... to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start ...

Page 51: ...nformation 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 limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure Users in USA Please see the app...

Page 52: ...ta protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a and 802 11g multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based au...

Page 53: ...h walls and the software in use Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wire...

Page 54: ... controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected If the Wireless connection is initiated by peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN eq...

Page 55: ... option s and click OK 2 Click Start and then Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Connections 4 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 5 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab 7 Click the Add button The Wireless network properties window appears 8 Ent...

Page 56: ...ter ad hoc networks only option button 18 Click Close 19 Click OK The computer is ready to communicate with another computer 1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard 2 If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers in the exact same way This means that you ...

Page 57: ...ppears 4 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet right click Wireless Network Connection 5 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced window appears 7 Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close 8 Click OK 9 Close the Network Connections window 10 Turn off the WIR...

Page 58: ... Access Point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the man...

Page 59: ...ard double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 3 Click Start and then Control Panel 4 Click Network and Internet Connections 5 Click Network Connections 6 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears 7 Follow the on screen i...

Page 60: ...EE 802 11a b g standard double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 3 Click Start point to All Programs and click Wireless Setup Utility The Wireless Setup Utility appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802...

Page 61: ...can establish wireless communication between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 33 feet 10 meters range in open space To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Select the Enable Bluet...

Page 62: ...same time on your computer Size of file being exchanged Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference 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 performan...

Page 63: ...ral characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth devi...

Page 64: ...IO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables ...

Page 65: ...uetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Help from the menu Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off ...

Page 66: ...the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears and Add New Connection Wizard automatically starts 4 If the Add New Connection Wizard window does not appear click New Connection The Add New Connection Wizard window appears 5 Select Express Mode Recommended and then click Next The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists available device...

Page 67: ... the headset from your computer 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears 2 Select HBH 608 click Next and select Disconnect from the Bluetooth menu 3 Click Yes ...

Page 68: ...lti Function Bay Docking Station page 79 Connecting External Speakers page 92 Connecting an External Display page 93 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 69: ... or DVDs replace the installed weight saver with the disc drive bay unit See Using the Multi Function Bay page 36 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 upward and gently push it until the disc clicks into place ...

Page 70: ...gently Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program ...

Page 71: ...ank discs for 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 are not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE ...

Page 72: ...DVD RW version 1 1 1 2 Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General version 2 0 2 1 Supports 8cm disc reading but does not support 8cm disc writing Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording ...

Page 73: ...resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not switch power modes while using the pre installed software and while using the CD bu...

Page 74: ...he speakers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is playing a DVD Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code of your residence area is different from...

Page 75: ...activated playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in audio and video When you are playing a DVD video or audio and you want to remove a USB device such as USB compatible speakers make sure you stop the DVD first Removing a USB compatible device during DVD video or audio playback may cause a malfunction ...

Page 76: ...udio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the desired CD software such as the SonicStage software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option ...

Page 77: ...d then click Explore 3 In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and then click the optical disc drive name 4 Close the window 5 Click Start and then My Computer 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with the file s or folder s you want to copy listed un...

Page 78: ... The DVD writing function is available on a computer with the DVD R Double Layer DVD RW drive bay unit See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs page 71 to find about the supported disc media To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on t...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...ed or incompatible with the computer Double blinks The battery is charging Off The battery is fully charged C IN USE indicator page 86 D UNDOCK button page 86 E PUSH RELEASE button page 86 F Security slot Insert an optional Kensington lock to lock the LOCK UNLOCK switch G LOCK UNLOCK switch page 82 H Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 107 I Serial port Connect a serial device such as an external mode...

Page 81: ...this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions A Multi function bay page 36 B Multi function bay unit eject button page 36 C Battery charger Insert a spare battery pack to charge the battery D Printer port page 111 E Monitor VGA port page 94 F Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 107 G DVI D port page 94 H DC IN port page 19 I Network Ethernet port 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 114 Supports ...

Page 82: ...y docking station To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before attaching it to the multi function bay docking station 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 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 4 Slide open the multi function ...

Page 83: ...Peripheral Devices 5 Gently push and slide open the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer 6 Slide the LOCK UNLOCK switch on the multi function bay docking station to UNLOCK ...

Page 84: ...uter on the multi function bay docking station Bring the arrows on the back of the LCD screen and on the multi function bay docking station together so that the connector on the bottom of the computer comes in contact with that on the docking station ...

Page 85: ...ch to LOCK 10 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with the multi function bay docking station Do not move your 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 86: ...ecting 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 your computer from the multi function bay docking station may result in loss of unsaved data Do not disconnect your computer from the multi function bay docking station during video playback Be sure to close video playback soft...

Page 87: ...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 88: ...on while your computer is in Hibernate mode 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 across the fingerprint sensor See Using Fingerprint Authentication page 126 for more information on fingerprint authentication Once you have placed your computer back in Normal mode make sure...

Page 89: ...89 n N Using Peripheral Devices 4 Wait until the IN USE indicator 2 turns off and then press the PUSH RELEASE button 3 ...

Page 90: ...90 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 91: ...loon 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 your computer from the multi function bay...

Page 92: ... 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 93: ...y to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as secondary screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors ...

Page 94: ...computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the 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 displ...

Page 95: ...deo signals It has 24 pins A DVI I connector Digital Visual Interface Integrated supports digital video and analog video signals It has 29 pins You can use a TFT DVI monitor only when a model with the ATI video controller is attached to the multi function bay docking station A video adapter device not supplied is required to connect a VGA monitor to the DVI D port ...

Page 96: ...ay The monitor VGA port on your computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station 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 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 com...

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Page 98: ...the computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the multi function bay docking station 1 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug an RGB signal cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 3 Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 i 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio...

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

Page 101: ...nd Functions with the Fn Key page 29 for more information When the computer has an external 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 tab with its name beginning with CATALYST 7 Click ATI CATALYST Control Center 8 Follow the on screen inst...

Page 102: ...u 2 Click Graphic Properties 3 Select a display from the Display Devices menu 4 Click OK 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 the type of your external display or projector Before turning on your 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 your computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to ...

Page 104: ...Specifications sheet 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: ...rop down lists under Multiple Display 4 Click OK If the Monitor Settings window appears click OK You can also change one of the S button assignments to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the corresponding S button To change the S button assignments press and hold any S button to display the window for changing the assignment For details on the S buttons see Using Special function Buttons pag...

Page 106: ... If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat over 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: ...e 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 your computer As a result you only need to plug the USB mouse into the US...

Page 108: ... connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction ...

Page 109: ...mputer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is no...

Page 110: ...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 111: ...inter port 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Plug the printer cable 2 supplied with your printer into the printer port 3 on the optional multi function bay docking station Before connecting the printer turn off your computer and the printer and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord ...

Page 112: ...LINK cables compatible with your computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed Th...

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

Page 114: ...twork cable Connect one end of a network cable not supplied 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 ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings ...

Page 115: ...nnector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port ...

Page 116: ...other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 117 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 126 Using Trusted Platform Module TPM page 144 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 149 Using the Power Saving Modes page 150 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 155 ...

Page 117: ...from unauthorized access There are two types of the power on password machine password and user password The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for other ordinary users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as s...

Page 118: ...reen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 5 At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen 6 Select Password when Power ON under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disabl...

Page 119: ...ey 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 key When confirmation to save the changes is prompted press the En...

Page 120: ...g with the power on password if set after the VAIO logo appears The hard disk password can be enabled on the internal hard disk s only You cannot set the hard disk password on the optional 80GB HDD bay unit You cannot start your computer with the master password If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails which is critical to password entry no bypass is possible and the data stored in ...

Page 121: ...d disk drives and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears 4 Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key 5 Select Continue on the warning screen and press the Enter key 6 Enter the master password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 7 Enter the user password twice and press the Enter key Th...

Page 122: ...select Hard Disk Password on the model with a single hard disk drive Hard Disk1 Password or Hard Disk2 Password on the model with two hard disk drives and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears 4 Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key 5 Enter the current password once and then a new password twice 6 Press the Enter key 7 Press the Enter ke...

Page 123: ...isk Password on the model with a single hard disk drive Hard Disk1 Password or Hard Disk2 Password on the model with two hard disk drives and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears 4 Select Enter Master and User Password and press the Enter key 5 Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key leaving everything else blank 6 Press ...

Page 124: ...u have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 126 To add the Windows password 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click the User Accounts icon 3 Click your user account under or pick an accou...

Page 125: ...word 5 Enter the current password under Type your current password 6 Enter a new password under Type a new password and the same password under Type the new password again to confirm 7 Click Change Password To remove the password 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click the User Accounts icon 3 Click your user account under or pick an account to change 4 Click Remove my password 5 Enter the cu...

Page 126: ... Windows passwords If you share a computer with other people you can skip user selection as well Quick web site access Once you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for web sites in the password bank you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering required information and access the password protected web sites Access to the encrypted locked My Safe folder T...

Page 127: ... loss or modification of your data that might have occurred during the course of repair The hard disk may be initialized and returned after the repair work and in such a case you will not be able to restore your fingerprint templates The maintenance and management of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising ...

Page 128: ...int sensor Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to scan your fingerprint It may be hard to enroll or recognize your fingerprint if your finger is dry or wet wrinkled injured dirty The soiled fingerprint sensor may cause poor recognition performance Wipe off the fingerprint sensor regularly with a soft cloth Use a len...

Page 129: ...oot Security functionality If you share your computer with other people you may not be able to use your enrolled fingerprint to log on to your system 1 Click Start point to All Programs and Protector Suite QL and then click Welcome The Welcome window appears 2 Click Enroll now If the Windows password is not set on your computer password registration will be prompted 1 Click OK on the prompt window...

Page 130: ... procedure 8 Click on the finger of which fingerprint you want to enroll 9 Swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor three times 10 Click Finish To enroll more fingerprints repeat steps 7 and 8 above If enrollment scan fails in step 8 above click Manual mode and follow the on screen instructions to try manual mode enrollment To edit or add fingerprint templates right click the Protector Suite...

Page 131: ...131 n N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To scan a fingerprint 1 Place the top joint of your finger on the fingerprint sensor 1 Place your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor ...

Page 132: ...ger perpendicularly across the fingerprint sensor Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Fingerprint enrollment may fail if you move your finger too fast or too slow Take about one second to swipe your finger across the sensor ...

Page 133: ...the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log on window appears Window is launched You can log onto to your user account just by swiping the finger with the enrolled fingerprint even if your computer is shared by multiple users To configure the computer for fingerprint authentication 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to dis...

Page 134: ...e VAIO logo 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor Windows is launched Alternatively you can press the Esc key and enter your password If only the Enable boot security check box has been selected in step 4 in To configure the computer for fingerprint authentication page 133 you will be prompted to swipe your finger or enter the password before Windows is lau...

Page 135: ... password bank entry for the web site To add an entry to the password bank 1 Visit the desired password protected web site to display the user account and password entry window 2 Enter your user information user account password etc 3 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 4 Select Register Window 5 Click Continue on the ...

Page 136: ...word protected web site to display the user account and password entry window A message balloon appears to indicate that you have a password bank entry for the site 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor 3 Click Yes on the confirmation window If a security warning window appears click Yes or OK to proceed You can always enter your user information that has b...

Page 137: ...e QL window appears 3 Click the Registrations tab 4 Select the desired entry name from the list and click Export 5 Enter a file name and click Save 6 Enter a password twice and click OK 7 Click OK To import an entry 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click th...

Page 138: ... access your data Note that you need to initialize and create the folder before you use the My Safe folder for the first time To show the My Safe icon on the desktop 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click the My Safe tab 4 Click to select the Show My Safe i...

Page 139: ... sure to write down the backup password and keep it safe and private from other people 5 Specify the folder size and click Finish The My Safe folder opens The maximum size of the My Safe folder is 2 GB To lock the My Safe folder Right click the My Safe icon on the desktop and select Lock My Safe from the Protector Suite QL menu The My Safe folder is locked against unauthorized access To unlock the...

Page 140: ...or Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click the My Safe tab 4 Click Change Size The window for changing the folder size appears If the My Safe folder is unlocked when you click Change Size in step 4 the window for locking the folder will appear Click OK to lock the My Safe folder and close the window 5 Change the folder size and click OK 6 Click OK on the Prote...

Page 141: ...application launcher feature you must assign an application to your individual fingers in advance To assign an application to your finger 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click the Applications tab 4 Click Add The Applications window appears To add an assig...

Page 142: ...splay the Protector Suite QL menu Changing an Application Assignment to Your Finger To change an application assignment to your finger 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click the Applications tab 4 Select the desired finger and click Edit The Applications wi...

Page 143: ...ter or transferring it to a third person it is strongly recommended you erase the fingerprints data enrolled on the fingerprint sensor after erasing the data stored on your hard disk To erase the enrolled 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 a...

Page 144: ... and keep them safe and private from other people Make sure to make backup copies of the latest emergency recovery archive file and the latest emergency recovery token file and keep them safe and private from other people before sending your computer for repair The data stored in the TPM that are embedded on the motherboard may be lost or corrupted during the course of repair During the course of ...

Page 145: ... the system attributes of the files in the folders below Folders containing basic user keys and others C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Infineon TPM Software 2 0 BackupData C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Infineon TPM Software 2 0 PlatformKeyData C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Infineon TPM Software 2 0 RestoreData C Documents and Settings...

Page 146: ...lder for automatic backup data Default file name SPSystemBackup The folder is created as the subfolder for the SPSystemBackup xml file Token file for decryption Default file name SPEmRecToken xml Default path Removable media FD USB memory etc Password reset token file Default file name SPPwdResetToken xml Default path Removable media FD USB memory etc Password reset secret file Default file name S...

Page 147: ... select Enabled for Trusted Platform Support on the Security tab 4 Press the or key to select Exit and then Exit Setup and press the Enter key Before enabling the TPM make sure to set the power on password and the hard disk password on selected models only to protect against unauthorized modification of the TPM configuration If the TPM is enabled it will take longer before the VAIO logo appears du...

Page 148: ...tor rights on the computer Initializing and configuring the TPM See the online documentation for detailed information To open the documentation click Start point to All Programs and Infineon Security Platform Solution and click Help on Security Platform The maintenance and management of TPM protected data must be carried out at your own risk Sony Corporation assumes no liabilities for any defects ...

Page 149: ...references for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a limited user ...

Page 150: ...wer you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if 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 your computer and install a fully charged battery Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of t...

Page 151: ...your computer will turn off automatically You will lose any unsaved data When your computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc Your 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 while your computer is in Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impo...

Page 152: ...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 153: ...ght 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 Press the power button to turn on the computer The computer returns to its previous state If you press the power button for more than four seconds your compute...

Page 154: ...e time of shutting down or resuming When your 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 your computer before its power indicator light turns off ...

Page 155: ...tware 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 Double click this icon to display the window showing your power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1 C...

Page 156: ...r scheme 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the tab for power scheme settings 5 Select a power scheme from the drop down list 6 If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears on the tab 7 If necessary you can change the items in the list f...

Page 157: ...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 module compartment cover For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your model refer to the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest ce...

Page 158: ...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 your computer and disconnect the system from its power source that is battery or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links n...

Page 159: ...the computer 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 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Handle the memory module wit...

Page 160: ...ct all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait 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 such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity ...

Page 161: ...ve the memory module Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging ...

Page 162: ...l 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 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer ...

Page 163: ...rt point to All Programs and click VAIO Central 3 Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window 4 Double click the System Information folder 5 Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer ...

Page 164: ...andling the LCD Screen page 165 On Using the Power Source page 166 On Handling Your Computer page 167 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 169 On Handling Floppy Disks page 169 On Handling Discs page 170 On Using the Battery Pack page 171 On Using Headphones page 172 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 172 On Handling the Hard Disk page 173 ...

Page 165: ...sidual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or br...

Page 166: ...sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use t...

Page 167: ... 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 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction Provid...

Page 168: ...isit the Sony online support Web site Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen o...

Page 169: ... of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the lens is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the plate as it is force sensitive On Handling Floppy Disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep floppy di...

Page 170: ...solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining ...

Page 171: ...harged heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the ba...

Page 172: ...me or discontinue use On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not use the media in a location subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the adhesive label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory St...

Page 173: ...careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard disk...

Page 174: ...mers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas Computer page 176 System Security page 183 Battery page 185 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 187 Internet page 190 Networking page 192 Bluetooth Technology page 195 CDs and DVDs page 199 Display page 203 Printing page 207 Microphone page 208 Speakers pag...

Page 175: ...175 n N Troubleshooting Audio Video page 214 Memory Stick Media page 215 Peripherals page 216 Multi Function Bay Docking Station page 217 ...

Page 176: ...e it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery and press the power button to turn on your computer Condensation may cause your computer t...

Page 177: ...xit Save Changes or Exit Setup and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site What should I do if the power indicator Green lights but my computer screen stays ...

Page 178: ...ndows Task Manager window appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu When the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from Windows Task Manager Pressi...

Page 179: ...art the computer 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off What should I do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again F...

Page 180: ...ite Why does the System Properties window display a slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What should I do if Windows does not start showing a message when I start my computer If you enter a wro...

Page 181: ... will be charged To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups If the TPM is enabled it will take longer before the VAIO logo appears due to security checks at computer startup...

Page 182: ...aker Volume and press the Enter key 4 Press the M or m key to select the speaker volume at startup and press the Enter key 5 Press the or key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer restarts and you will hear the startup sound at the specified vo...

Page 183: ... Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing one of the following The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to your computer whenever it is connected to the Internet The Windows Updates web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must...

Page 184: ...eep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the taskbar If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appears 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click t...

Page 185: ... recharge the battery When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long period of time When should I replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm No it is...

Page 186: ...m from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 153 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Pro...

Page 187: ...s not indicate a malfunction If the problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise If the front mirror plate over the lens is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the lens See On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 169 Why...

Page 188: ...en lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the pointing direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g LightSource Flickness etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video i...

Page 189: ...nce and Maintenance icon 3 Click the System icon 4 Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab 5 Double click Imaging devices 6 Right click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP VCC1 and click Update Driver What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters Standby or Hibernate mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Do not place your computer into Standby or Hibernate mode wh...

Page 190: ...ephone 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 then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options 4 On the M...

Page 191: ... properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP do any of the following Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure th...

Page 192: ...tart and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections 4 Right click Wireless Network Connection 5 Click Properties 6 Click the Wireless Networks tab 7 Click View Wireless Networks to see that your access point is selected Make sure the encryption key is correct What should I do if I cannot access the Internet Check the access point settings See the manual...

Page 193: ...oaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access point for more information How do I avoid data transfer interruptions When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if ...

Page 194: ... using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key Two computers with built in wireless LAN may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on...

Page 195: ... or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which I want to communicate Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may n...

Page 196: ...ustom Bluetooth security level is selected click the Default level button 4 Click OK The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other If the device with which you want to communicate is already...

Page 197: ...cted by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from th...

Page 198: ...ct the utility cannot assign a dynamic IP address to the device and fails Do not specify IP addresses when using a PAN Why can t I use the Bluetooth functionality when I log on to my computer as a limited user The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to users with limited rights on your computer Log on to the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t I connect to a Bluetooth d...

Page 199: ...or damage If the disc is dirty see On Handling Discs page 170 for instructions on how to clean it What should I do if the drive tray does not open Make sure your computer is on Press the drive eject button If the drive eject button does not work click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert ...

Page 200: ... If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound do any of the following Double click the Volume icon on the taskbar and click to cancel the Master Volume Mute All and Wave Mute check boxes Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer Make sure the CD audio fe...

Page 201: ...ake sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive If you notice condensation on your comp...

Page 202: ... should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media This Q A entry applies to a computer with the DVD R Double Layer DVD RW drive bay unit See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs page 71 to find about the supported disc media Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Check which DVD recordable format is compati...

Page 203: ...is using battery power make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 21 for more information If the display mode is set to external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 29 for more information Why can t I view the whole screen image of a DVD video on my TV screen The screen resolution may not be properly set W...

Page 204: ...tab 3 Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution Why doesn t my computer screen display a video If the external display is selected for the display output and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop video playback change the display output to the computer screen and then restart vide...

Page 205: ... steps To do the following procedure you must have administrator rights on your computer 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options 4 Select the tab for power scheme settings 5 Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list 6 On the VAIO Power Management tab select No change for LCD Brightness 7 Click OK The preference for the LCD bright...

Page 206: ...nect the AC adapter immediately after you start the computer with battery power To solve this problem follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options 4 Select the VAIO Power Management tab 5 Select Off for LCD Power saving mode of both Plugged in and Running on batteries 6 Click OK ...

Page 207: ...then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click the printer icon and select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional ...

Page 208: ...bleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer ...

Page 209: ...ower make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information What should I do if I cannot hear sound from my speakers If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly installed and is charged If you are using a p...

Page 210: ...ot connected You may have disabled the pointing device without connecting a mouse to your computer See Using the Pointing Device page 31 How do I change the left and right button assignments If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Cli...

Page 211: ...ge the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator is off If...

Page 212: ...e LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy d...

Page 213: ...ou are not using a Sony PC Card Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot your computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart the computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a P...

Page 214: ...y 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 and...

Page 215: ... the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MagicGate Memory Stick media Use of recorded music requires permission from the ...

Page 216: ...Try using a different USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all USB hubs may prevent a de...

Page 217: ...r source The multi function bay docking station does not work on the battery installed in your computer Why can t I 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 Why can t I use my TFT DVI monitor connected to the DVI D port The DVI D port is enabled only when a model ...

Page 218: ...ck 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 icon 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 i...

Page 219: ...on 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 your computer Why does an error message appear when I press the UNDOCK button or select Undock Computer from the Start menu When any devi...

Page 220: ...em Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the correspon...

Page 221: ... 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the laptops and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktops 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the laptop or on the back of the desktop the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The h...

Page 222: ...ng numbers In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 511 6100 In Chile Sony answers 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 In Panama 800 2050 ...

Page 223: ...USA Web Site http esupport sony com EN VAIO Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http esupport sony com ES For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc For users in USA and...

Page 224: ...ite http www aol com AOL Music Now America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www premiumservices aol com AOL Explorer America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http help aol com help ...

Page 225: ... the touch of a button Click to DVD software allows you to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video DV device Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a DV device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can give a profession...

Page 226: ...s Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 223 Image Converter 2 Plus Sony Electronics Inc Image Converter 2 Plus allows you to easily convert movie and picture files on your computer to your Memory Stick media For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 2...

Page 227: ...alled and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp For users in...

Page 228: ...llow you to write or draw directly on the screen with the stylus or create sticky note reminders For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 223 Protector Suite QL Sony Electronics Inc Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor that comes with your computer Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon fast user switching file encryption ...

Page 229: ...the various wireless components Wireless LAN Wireless WAN and Bluetooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 223 SonicStage software Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software supports high quality digital audio...

Page 230: ...ormat For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 223 System Mechanic 6 iolo technologies LLC For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www iolo com contactus cfm Trend Micro Anti Spyware Trend Micro Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http kb trendmicro com search default asp Ulead BD DiscRecorder for VAIO computers Ulead Systems Inc For questions and technical assis...

Page 231: ...tings when using the internal camera For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 223 VAIO Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 223 VAIO Edit Component Sony Elec...

Page 232: ...usic video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 223 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares about your VAIO personal co...

Page 233: ... Launcher Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Touch Launcher allows you to run an application program or change the sound display settings with the buttons on the launcher window For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 223 VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site f...

Page 234: ...els with a built in TV tuner VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder enabling you to record TV programs and burn them to DVD For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 223 WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651 0888 Wireless Setup Utility Sony Electronic...

Page 235: ...ne Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the screen For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 223 ...

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