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User Guide

Personal Computer

V G N - F E 7 0 0 S e r i e s / V G N - A R 2 0 0 S e r i e s

Summary of Contents for VGN-FE790

Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer V G N F E 7 0 0 S e r i e s V G N A R 2 0 0 S e r i e s ...

Page 2: ... Battery Pack 29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 34 Using Your VAIO Computer 35 Using the Keyboard 36 Using the Touch Pad 38 Using Special function Buttons 39 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 41 Using the Optical Disc Drive 42 Using the TV Function 53 Using PC Cards 68 Using the ExpressCard Module 71 Using the Memory Stick Media 76 Using Other Memory Cards 81 Using the Internet 86 ...

Page 3: ... Multiple Monitors Function 128 Connecting an External Microphone 130 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 131 Connecting a Printer 134 Connecting an i LINK Device 135 Connecting to a Network LAN 137 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 139 Setting the Password 140 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central 143 Using the Power Saving Modes 144 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management 149 Upgrad...

Page 4: ... On Handling Discs 166 On Using the Battery Pack 167 On Using Headphones 168 On Handling Memory Stick Media 169 On Handling the Hard Disk 170 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter 171 Troubleshooting 172 Computer 174 System Security 181 Battery 183 Built in MOTION EYE Camera 185 Internet 188 Networking 190 Bluetooth Technology 193 CDs and DVDs 197 Display 202 Printing 206 Microphone 207 ...

Page 5: ...Touch Pad 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 218 Sony Support Information 218 Program Support Information 221 ...

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: ...areas VAIO Recovery Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide RAID Guide Selected VGN AR200 Series model...

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

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

Page 10: ...ocation where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure t...

Page 11: ... 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 an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturer s instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 12 About the Indicator Lights page 25 Connecting a Power Source page 27 Using the Battery Pack page 29 Sh...

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

Page 13: ... PRO Duo media indicator page 25 K LCD screen lid LOCK RELEASE switch Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer L Headphones jack page 117 M Microphone jack page 130 N Built in microphone monaural O WIRELESS switch page 88 P WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 25 Q Bluetooth indicator 1 page 25 R Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot 2 page 78 1 On selected models ...

Page 14: ...Muting button page 39 B Muting indicator page 25 C VOL buttons page 39 D S1 S2 buttons page 39 E Num lock indicator page 25 F Caps lock indicator page 25 G Scroll lock indicator page 25 H Power button I Power indicator page 25 ...

Page 15: ...15 n N Getting Started Back A Air vent B Battery connector page 29 ...

Page 16: ...35 E Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports 2 page 131 F S VIDEO OUTPUT port 3 4 page 123 G Monitor VGA port 4 page 119 H DC IN port page 27 1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter 2 Supports high full low speeds 3 Referred to as the S VIDEO OUT port hereinafter 4 Disabled when your computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking station ...

Page 17: ...ting Started Left A Modem port page 86 B Network Ethernet port page 137 C Optical disc drive page 42 D Drive eject button page 42 Optical disc drive indicator page 25 E Manual eject hole page 197 F Security slot ...

Page 18: ...18 n N Getting Started Bottom A Multi function bay docking station connector page 108 B Air vents ...

Page 19: ...ator page 25 L Memory Stick PRO Duo media indicator page 25 M LCD screen lid LOCK RELEASE switch Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer N Built in microphone monaural O SD memory card indicator page 25 P Memory Stick PRO Duo media slot 1 page 78 Q SD memory card slot page 83 R WIRELESS switch page 88 S WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 25 T Bluetooth indicat...

Page 20: ...ons page 39 E VOLUME buttons page 39 F Disc drive eject button page 42 G Muting button page 39 Muting indicator page 25 H CHANNEL buttons page 39 I TV REC button page 39 J Play Pause button page 39 K Stop button page 39 L Previous track button page 39 M Next track button page 39 N AV MODE button page 39 On selected models only ...

Page 21: ... N Getting Started Back A VHF UHF port 1 page 53 B Air vent C Battery connector page 29 D Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port 2 page 131 E DC IN port page 27 1 On selected models only 2 Supports high full low speeds ...

Page 22: ... OUTPUT port 5 6 page 123 J HDMI port page 123 K Monitor VGA port 6 page 119 L Network Ethernet port page 137 M Modem port page 86 1 Supports high full low speeds 2 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter 3 On selected models only 4 Parallel use of the AV In jack and the S VIDEO INPUT port will direct video signals to the S VIDEO INPUT port 5 Referred to as the S VIDEO IN port and the S VI...

Page 23: ... kHz 44 kHz Variable Connect digital equipment such as an AV amplifier B Microphone jack page 130 C Headphones jack page 117 D Optical disc drive page 42 E Substitute drive eject button page 42 Optical disc drive indicator page 25 F Manual eject hole page 197 G Security slot ...

Page 24: ...24 n N Getting Started Bottom A Multi function bay docking station connector page 108 B Air vents ...

Page 25: ...s indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Muting Illuminates when the volume is turned off Built in MOTION EYE camera 1 Illuminates while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use SD memory card VGN AR200 Series only Illuminates when data is read from or written to the media in the SD memory card slot Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when...

Page 26: ...ey to change how you scroll the display Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Bluetooth technology 2 Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running 1 On only...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 147 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming ...

Page 29: ...ry pack The illustrations in the following show the VGN FE700 Series model computer as an example 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place 4 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer ...

Page 30: ...N Getting Started 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 31: ...omputer The computer automatically charges the battery pack the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges When the battery pack is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery pack is running out of power Double blinks The battery pack is charging Off The...

Page 32: ...battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start 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 fre...

Page 33: ... the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode To remove the battery pack The illustrations in the following show the VGN FE700 Series model computer as an example 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch 2 and slide the battery pack away from the computer ...

Page 34: ...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 35: ... Using Special function Buttons page 39 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 41 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 42 Using the TV Function page 53 Using PC Cards page 68 Using the ExpressCard Module page 71 Using the Memory Stick Media page 76 Using Other Memory Cards page 81 Using the Internet page 86 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 88 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 97 ...

Page 36: ...computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking station this shortcut key toggles between your computer screen and the external display s connected to the docking station Fn F10 zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore your computer s screen view The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer ...

Page 37: ...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 144 Combinations Feature Functions ...

Page 38: ...or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide one finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally the ...

Page 39: ...nal display and simultaneous output to both 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 Muting button Turns the volume on and off VOL buttons Volume down and Volume up Decrease and increase the volume Special function button Functions CHANNEL buttons Chang...

Page 40: ...S1 S2 buttons By default the S1 button displays the Logo Lamp Control window for specifying your preference for the on off status of the VAIO logo lamp and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software You can change these button assignments on the window for changing the S button assignments To display this window press and hold ei...

Page 41: ... EYE camera so the computer is ready for a video conference using such software Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera respectively 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 so...

Page 42: ... Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is not powered When recovering your system turn on your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive Insert your Recovery Disc into the optical disc drive turn off the computer and then turn on the computer again to launch the VAIO Recovery utility 3 Place a disc in the middle of ...

Page 43: ... and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports ...

Page 44: ...P P P 1 Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 2 Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 3 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge 4 Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0...

Page 45: ...CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc Supports 8cm disc reading but not 8cm disc writing PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable nor recordable CD ROM Video CD Music CD CD Extra CD R RW...

Page 46: ...port movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates Video recording to Blu ray Disc media is done in MPEG2 format only Region settings are required for Movies and BD ROM contents If the region setting and the region of the disc do not match playback is not possible Unless your external display is compliant with the High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP s...

Page 47: ...uter 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 preinstalled software and while using the CD burning software Never affix an adhesive label to discs This will affect the use o...

Page 48: ...er 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 the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...er 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 under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD 7 In the CD Writing Tasks box click Write...

Page 52: ...DVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the DVD software you want to use For instructions on how to use...

Page 53: ...pecifications to find whether your model is equipped with the TV tuner board Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV DVD and video viewing as well as music recording and playback This section describes how to set up your TV set top box and other equipment See the online MCE Guide for more information on Media Center features To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Progr...

Page 54: ...epends on the type of cable connection available in your home TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in your area as well as the type of connection available One primary cable to connect the computer to a TV cable or antenna is the TV coaxial cable only supplied with selected models One end connects to the computer s VHF UHF port and the other end connects ...

Page 55: ...mputer Connecting to standard cable access CATV To connect in CATV mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 to your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 3 on the computer ...

Page 56: ...al hooks on a 75 ohm 300 ohm RCA transformer cable 1 not supplied to the screw type grips at your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 3 to the transformer end of the RCA transformer cable 1 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 4 on the computer ...

Page 57: ... you are connecting to an indoor outdoor antenna you may need to reorient the antenna for best reception Move the antenna cable away from other power sources or connectors to reduce reception interference To connect in terrestrial mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied 2...

Page 58: ...w type grips at your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to the grips on a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 not supplied 2 Connect a coaxial cable feed connector 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 3 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 5 to the feed connector 4 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port 6 on the computer ...

Page 59: ... commander to change TV channels if the device is capable of controlling the STB To connect in STB mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF IN port on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF OUT port on the set top box STB 3 ...

Page 60: ...60 n N Using Your VAIO Computer ...

Page 61: ...splay 3 Connect one end of a stereo A V cable with triple RCA jacks 6 not supplied to the Composite Audio Out L R jacks 7 and the Video Out jack 8 on the back panel of your set top box STB unit 3 matching the plug and jack colors Connect the other end to the AV In jack 9 on the computer 4 If you prefer better video quality connect one end of an S Video cable 10 not supplied to the S Video Out port...

Page 62: ...62 n N Using Your VAIO Computer ...

Page 63: ... stop media playback or TV recording session PAUSE button Press to pause media playback Press again to resume playback FWD button Press to fast forward media at three speeds SKIP button Press to move media forward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video REPLAY button Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and seven second...

Page 64: ...ideo collection M MORE button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features N Directional arrow buttons Press the M m and buttons to move the pointer on the computer screen OK button Press OK to select the desired action or window option When watching full screen TV press OK to return to the previous channel Press OK again to switch between channels O CH PG Channel ...

Page 65: ...es 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Press the tab 1 and lift the battery cover up 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the remote commander 4 Align the battery cover to the remote commander 5 Press down until the cover clicks into place If the remote commander does not operate properly you may need to replace the batteries When the remote commander has not been used for an extended period...

Page 66: ...remote sensor cable 2 into the USB port 3 Position the remote sensor 3 to enable unobstructed communication with the remote commander If you are using a cable or satellite set top box you can attach the remote sensor control to the remote sensor which enables you to control the set top box with the remote commander ...

Page 67: ... remote sensor 2 2 Remove the adhesive tape cover from the bottom of the remote sensor control 1 3 Attach the remote sensor control 1 onto the set top box 3 near the infrared port 4 Do not cover the infrared port when attaching the remote sensor control The remote sensor must be visible in a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly ...

Page 68: ...ng a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 2 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card slot protector pops out 3 Gently take hold of the protector and pull it out of the slot 4 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing upward 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot The PC Card is automati...

Page 69: ...ystem to correct the problem Restarting will restore the original state of your computer While the 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 Devic...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...udio video devices The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54 mm wide module as shown below and the latter an ExpressCard 34 module only VGN FE700 Series models are equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot and VGN AR200 Series models are equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot Hereinafter referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module Express...

Page 72: ...els Push the ExpressCard slot protector to pop it out On VGN AR200 Series models 1 Push the ExpressCard module release button so that the release button pops out 2 Push the ExpressCard module release button a second time so that the ExpressCard slot protector pops out 3 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 4 Hold the ExpressCard module with the arrow facin...

Page 73: ...er If the module or adapter does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer ...

Page 74: ...ve 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 system 5 Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click Close If your computer is off proceed with the following To remove an ExpressCard ...

Page 75: ...ssCard module release button so that the release button pops out 2 Push the ExpressCard module release button a second time so that the ExpressCard module pops out 3 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it out of the slot 4 If the ExpressCard module release button is still out push it back in ...

Page 76: ...m EN VAIO for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Latin American 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 May 2006 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the same conditions as the com...

Page 77: ...ve the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick media When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Be sure to use a fine tipped object to move the tab on the Memory Stick Duo media Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasu...

Page 78: ...ter See Using the ExpressCard Module page 71 and Using Other Memory Cards on VGN FE700 Series Models page 81 for more information To use the small size Memory Stick media on VGN FE700 Series models or either the standard or small size media on VGN AR200 Series models proceed with the following Note that both the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot on VGN FE700 Series models and the Memory Stick PR...

Page 79: ...sert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Inserting the media improperly may damage your computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and 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 S...

Page 80: ...icator in the following 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 of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick media indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data La...

Page 81: ...Stick PRO Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC xD Picture Card The MagicGate feature of the Memory Stick media and the Memory Stick PRO media is not supported The copyright protection and high speed data transfer features of the SD memory card are not supported SDHC memory cards are not supported As for the Memory Stick PRO media only Sony branded media is recommended to use with the adapter Your ...

Page 82: ...direction to avoid possible damage to the memory card adapter 2 See Inserting an ExpressCard Module page 72 to insert the memory card adapter into the ExpressCard slot Removing a Memory Card To remove a memory card from the memory card adapter See Removing an ExpressCard Module page 74 to remove the memory card adapter from the ExpressCard slot Then firmly grasp the extended part of the memory car...

Page 83: ...e correct memory card into the SD memory card slot SDHC memory cards are not supported 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...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...e SD memory card indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the SD memory card indicator is off 2 Press the extended part of the memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 3 When the card extends carefully pull it out of the slot ...

Page 86: ...telephone 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 Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction ...

Page 87: ...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 88: ...rivacy WEP which is a security protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i ...

Page 89: ... communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between s...

Page 90: ... 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 91: ... 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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ... 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 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ...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 98: ...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 99: ...h functionality and wireless communication devices however may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your co...

Page 100: ... avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse ...

Page 101: ...AIO 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 102: ...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 103: ...n 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 devi...

Page 104: ... 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 105: ...cking Station page 106 Connecting External Speakers page 117 Connecting an External Display page 118 Selecting Display Modes page 127 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 128 Connecting an External Microphone page 130 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 131 Connecting a Printer page 134 Connecting an i LINK Device page 135 Connecting to a Network LAN page 137 ...

Page 106: ...cking Station Back A DC IN port page 27 B Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports 1 page 131 C DVI D port 2 page 119 D MONITOR VGA port page 119 E OPTICAL OUT port Output frequency 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 kHz Variable Connect digital equipment such as an AV amplifier F PHONES OUT jack 3 page 117 G VIDEO OUT port page 123 H S VIDEO OUT port page 123 I Network Ethernet port 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 137 J Sec...

Page 107: ...king station and the AC outlet while using the multi function bay docking station this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions A IN USE indicator page 113 B UNDOCK button page 113 C PUSH RELEASE button page 113 D DC IN indicator Illuminates when the multi function bay docking station is powered E Multi function bay F Multi function bay unit eject button See the manual that came with the opt...

Page 108: ...ng station The multi function bay docking station is equipped with a size adjuster for use with VGN AR200 Series models If the model you purchased is VGN AR200 Series follow these steps to slide out and secure the size adjuster For VGN FE700 Series models you do not need to use this size adjuster Proceed with the steps described in To attach your computer to the multi function bay docking station ...

Page 109: ...ter 1 Use a coin or similar object 1 to unscrew the screw 2 on the bottom of the multi function bay docking station 3 2 Adjust the position of the size adjuster 4 to match the size of your computer 3 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the multi function bay docking station ...

Page 110: ...ore attaching it to the multi function bay docking station The illustrations in the following show the VGN FE700 Series model computer as an example 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 ...

Page 111: ...ver on the bottom of the computer 5 Place the computer on the multi function bay docking station Bring the arrows on the back of the computer and on the multi function bay docking station together so that the connector on the bottom of the computer comes in contact with that on the docking station ...

Page 112: ...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 113: ...ing 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 pack 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 so...

Page 114: ...f the IN USE indicator is unlit you do not have to press the UNDOCK button Pressing the UNDOCK button while your computer is in a power saving mode returns the computer to Normal mode first and then initiates the disconnection process Once you have placed your computer back in Normal mode make sure to place your computer off the docking station Use of the computer still on the docking station may ...

Page 115: ...until the IN USE indicator 2 turns off and then press the PUSH RELEASE button 3 3 Lift the computer away from the multi function bay docking station 4 Close the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer ...

Page 116: ...ft the computer away from the multi function bay docking station 4 Close the multi function bay docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer It is extremely important to close the multi function bay docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the multi function bay docking station If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To d...

Page 117: ... speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ...

Page 118: ...ay 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 119: ...t 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 On VGN AR200 Series models however you cannot output images through this port if your com...

Page 120: ...tal video signals no analog video signals It has 24 pins A DVI I connector Digital Visual Interface Integrated supports digital video and analog video signals It has 29 pins With VGN FE700 Series models you can use a TFT DVI monitor only when a model with the NVIDIA video controller is attached to the multi function bay docking station ...

Page 121: ...GA port on the 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 on the computer or on the mul...

Page 122: ...122 n N Using Peripheral Devices ...

Page 123: ...re to use the S VIDEO OUT port on the docking station 3 Plug one end of an audio cable not supplied into the headphones jack on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station and the other end to the TV 4 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 5 Set up the TV configuration system The multi function bay docking station is also equipped with a VIDEO OUT port To connect a TV ...

Page 124: ... is used the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates You can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier and audio will be heard through the AV amplifier and then another HDMI cable can be connected from the AV amplifier to the TV for the display See the manual that came with your peripheral for more information on installat...

Page 125: ... 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 on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station 4 Plug the ...

Page 126: ...126 n N Using Peripheral Devices ...

Page 127: ...ore information To select a display VGN FE700 Series Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right click on the desktop to display the context menu 2 Click the menu item for graphic properties 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending...

Page 128: ...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 129: ...e NVIDIA video controller 1 Right click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu 2 Click the Display icon 3 Click Change Display Configuration 4 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings 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...

Page 130: ... 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 131: ...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 132: ... 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 133: ...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 134: ...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 135: ...NK 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 and 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 ...

Page 136: ...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 137: ...on 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 Available only via the network Ethernet port on the optional multi function bay docking station Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings When your computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking sta...

Page 138: ...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 139: ...e the main settings of your computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 140 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 143 Using the Power Saving Modes page 144 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 149 ...

Page 140: ... 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 starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot ...

Page 141: ...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 142: ...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 143: ...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 144: ...rt regardless of the power management setting you select To set the timer for the computer to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain period of time click Start and Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options and then change the settings under Power Schemes If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge th...

Page 145: ...ndby mode To return to Normal mode Press any key If you press the power button for more than four seconds 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 you...

Page 146: ...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 147: ...indicator light 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 The computer returns to its previous state If you press the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn ...

Page 148: ...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 149: ...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 150: ...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 151: ...ntact 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 the amount of memory installed on your model refer to the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest ...

Page 152: ...e 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 pack or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links...

Page 153: ... 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 with c...

Page 154: ...nd disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screws indicated by the arrows 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 155: ...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 156: ...o place If you use only one memory module make sure to insert it to the slot that is closer to the back of your computer Do not touch any other components on the motherboard 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer ...

Page 157: ...own 4 Unscrew the screw indicated by the arrow below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity 6 Remove the memory module Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then p...

Page 158: ... it in until it clicks into place If you use only one memory module make sure to insert it to the slot that is closer to the back of your computer Do not touch any other components on the motherboard 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer ...

Page 159: ...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 160: ... page 161 On Using the Power Source page 162 On Handling Your Computer page 163 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 165 On Handling Floppy Disks page 165 On Handling Discs page 166 On Using the Battery Pack page 167 On Using Headphones page 168 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 169 On Handling the Hard Disk page 170 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter page 171 ...

Page 161: ...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 162: ...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 163: ... 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 164: ...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 165: ... 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 166: ...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 167: ...d 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 battery...

Page 168: ...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 169: ... 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 Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media out of reach of children There is a risk of s...

Page 170: ...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 171: ...designed for the memory card adapter as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the memory card adapter Do not disassemble or modify the memory card adapter Do not let the memory card adapter get wet Do not use or store the memory card adapter in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Use the...

Page 172: ...tomers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Latin American countries or areas Computer page 174 System Security page 181 Battery page 183 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 185 Internet page 188 Networking page 190 Bluetooth Technology page 193 CDs and DVDs page 197 Display page 202 Printing page 206 Microphone page 207 Mouse...

Page 173: ...173 n N Troubleshooting PC Cards page 213 Audio Video page 214 Memory Stick Media page 215 Peripherals page 216 Multi Function Bay Docking Station page 217 ...

Page 174: ...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 pack Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery pack and press the power button to turn on your computer Condensation may cause your co...

Page 175: ...ave 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 blank...

Page 176: ...ows 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 Pressing...

Page 177: ...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 178: ... 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 wrong power on ...

Page 179: ...an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it A reset fee 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 Why doesn t my computer screen turn off when the time se...

Page 180: ...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 181: ... 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 182: ...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 183: ...he battery pack When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should I replace the battery pack If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should I be concerned that the installed battery pack is...

Page 184: ...m from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 147 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 185: ...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 165 Why...

Page 186: ...tween lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the pointing direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g 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 vide...

Page 187: ...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 188: ...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 189: ... 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 190: ...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 191: ...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 192: ... 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 193: ... 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 194: ...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 195: ...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 196: ...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 197: ...button On VGN AR200 Series models if power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will not work Use the disc drive eject button located to the upper left of the keyboard Note that it will take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is not powered If the disc drive eject button does not wor...

Page 198: ... 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 199: ...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 200: ...t should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your computer s built in DVD recorder Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work The preinstalled software on your computer does not support copying DVD movies Macrovision or a similar video protection technol...

Page 201: ...ick to cancel the Enable CD recording on this drive check box 5 Click OK Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box disables writing data to CD R and CD RW discs To write data to such discs make sure to select this check box You cannot add data to DVD RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to difference in disc formatting Attempt to add data to su...

Page 202: ... using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 29 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 36 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 se...

Page 203: ...tput from my computer screen to TV See Selecting Display Modes page 127 Alternatively you can press the Fn F7 keys to view the image either on your computer screen or on your TV See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 36 for more information 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...

Page 204: ... 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 205: ... computer screen and the external display connected to the monitor VGA port on the docking station What should I do if the external display stays blank If you cannot change the display output with the Fn F7 keys you need to change the settings for the external display with VAIO Central To change the settings launch the VAIO Central select the control item for the external display and then cancel t...

Page 206: ...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 207: ...f you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer The muting button may have been pressed Check to see if the muting indicator light is on If it is press the muting button to turn on the volume ...

Page 208: ...ted If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart your computer If the pointer still does not move do any of the following Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart your computer Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds When your computer...

Page 209: ...make sure the battery pack 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 pack is properly installed and is charged If you are usin...

Page 210: ...elete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart your computer If the problem persists make sure a mouse is not connected How do I change the left and right button assignments If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse ...

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

Page 218: ... 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 correspondi...

Page 219: ... 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 220: ...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 221: ...A 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 VAIO For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc For users in USA ...

Page 222: ...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 223: ...software see Program Support Information page 221 Ask Toolbar Ask Jeeves Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 221 Bluetooth Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 221 Cingular Connection Manager Cingular Wireless For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 221 ...

Page 224: ...pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 221 CNN PipelineSM 90 day free trial Cable News Network LP LLLP For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www cnn com feedback Digita...

Page 225: ...acts about the software see Program Support Information page 221 Gametap 14 day free trial Turner Broadcasting System Inc For users in USA and Canada Telephone 866 722 5295 Email Chat support is also available on Gametap com 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 contact...

Page 226: ...Microsoft Office 2003 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed 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...

Page 227: ...oft com MobiTV MobiTV Inc For users in USA and Canada Customer Support contact info Web Site www mobitv com pctv sv faq Telephone 877 795 5300 Netscape Browser America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http browser netscape com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www symantec com techsupp ...

Page 228: ...c Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor that comes with your computer Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon fast user switching file encryption registering forms and more For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 221 Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intuit com support quicken...

Page 229: ... page 221 SonicStage software Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software supports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 221 SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Elect...

Page 230: ...SA and Canada Web Site http kb trendmicro com search default asp Ulead BD DiscRecorder for VAIO computers Ulead Systems Inc For questions and technical assistance please check the help and the readme files VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 221 ...

Page 231: ...N EYE camera on your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 221 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Utility provides you with various video quality settings when using the internal camera For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 221 VAIO Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Central provides a central location that gat...

Page 232: ... Inc VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize your settings for protecting your hard disk against shock hazards For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 221 VAIO Media software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO c...

Page 233: ...pport Central provides an easy to navigate solution to common support needs such as VAIO Documentation product specifications serial number model name service tag information survey registration etc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 221 VAIO Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Touch Launcher allows you to run an application program or change the sound displa...

Page 234: ... video files on your computer all through an elegant next generation interface You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO computers on your network On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD drive VAIO Zone enables you to record video and slide shows of pictures to DVD On VAIO computer models with a built in TV tuner VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder enabling you ...

Page 235: ...s to help keep your wireless network running smoothly For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 221 Xdrive America Online 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 221 ...

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