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User Guide

V G N - S s e r i e s / V G N - T s e r i e s

Summary of Contents for VGN-S3HP

Page 1: ...N User Guide V G N S s e r i e s V G N T s e r i e s ...

Page 2: ... Setting the password 21 Setting up your computer with VAIO Control Center 23 Shutting down your computer safely 26 Using the keyboard 27 Using the touchpad 34 Using special buttons 35 Using the optical disc drive 37 Using PC Cards 43 Using the Memory Stick 47 Using the modem 50 Using the Bluetooth functionality 53 Using Wireless LAN WLAN 62 Using power saving modes 73 Managing power with VAIO Pow...

Page 3: ...ial Bus USB device 108 Connecting a printer 114 Connecting an i LINK device 118 Connecting to a network LAN 122 Customising your computer 123 Setting up your language with Windows XP Professional 124 Configuring your modem 127 Setting a Sony wallpaper 129 Installing and updating applications 130 Managing drivers 135 Upgrading your VAIO computer 145 Adding and removing memory 145 Getting help 162 S...

Page 4: ...sk 166 On handling the LCD screen 167 On using the power source 168 On handling your computer 169 On handling floppy disks 170 On handling discs 171 On using the battery pack 172 On using headphones 172 On handling Memory Sticks 173 Trademarks 174 ...

Page 5: ...er information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or t...

Page 6: ...ion of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Owner s record The serial number model num...

Page 7: ...K functionalities i LINK is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data With the Memory Stick you can easily exchange and share digital data with compatible products Wireless technology Thanks to the Bluetooth and the Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g technology you can communicate freely without cables or wires Windows Your system includes Microsoft s Windows XP Professional with Service Pack...

Page 8: ...lows 1 Go to Start and click the My Info Centre icon 2 From the pictures at the top of the window click My Documentation 3 Select your language from the drop down box 4 Select the guide you want to read The My Info Centre icon is only visible after you have performed the Prepare your VAIO setup The My Info Centre icon is also available in Start All Programs and can be used before you have performe...

Page 9: ...t Wireless Regulations Guide Non printed documentation My Documentation contains the following VAIO user guides The User Guide this guide explains the features of your VAIO computer in detail how to use these features confidently and safely connect peripheral devices upgrade your computer and more The VAIO Zone guide explains the valuable features of VAIO s multimedia portal If your computer has T...

Page 10: ...om to find online tutorials about your favourite VAIO software My Software Feeling creative Click this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options My VAIO essentials Want to expand the capabilities of your VAIO computer Click this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories My Websites Click this icon and check out our most popular websites My ISP Click this ico...

Page 11: ...use 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 flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning fa...

Page 12: ...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 the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor ...

Page 13: ...Setting the password page 21 Setting up your computer with VAIO Control Center page 23 Shutting down your computer safely page 26 Using the keyboard page 27 Using the touchpad page 34 Using special buttons page 35 Using the optical disc drive page 37 Using PC Cards page 43 Using the Memory Stick page 47 Using the modem page 50 Using the Bluetooth functionality page 53 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page ...

Page 14: ... 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC In connector 4 on the computer The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time ...

Page 15: ...se Installing the battery pack VGN S series To install the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD 2 Slide the lock lever 1 to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the battery pack into the compartment until it clicks into place 4 Slide the lock lever 1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer ...

Page 16: ...ttery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD 2 Slide the battery pack into the compartment until it clicks into place When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet ...

Page 17: ... AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges Battery indicator status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power ...

Page 18: ...fect battery life The battery indicator is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicators 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 freque...

Page 19: ...attery pack VGN S series To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD 2 Slide the lock lever 1 to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide and hold the release lever 2 and slide the battery pack away from the computer ...

Page 20: ...f your computer and close the LCD 2 Slide and hold the release lever 1 and slide the battery pack away from the computer You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode ...

Page 21: ...Turn on your computer 2 Press F2 when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Use or to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press Enter 4 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press Enter The password should be up to 7 alphanumeric characters long The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when y...

Page 22: ...4 Use or to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press Enter 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and then a new password twice and press Enter To remove the password leave Enter New Password and Confirm New Password blank and press Enter 6 Use or to select Exit and then Exit Save Changes and press Enter On the Setup Confirmation ...

Page 23: ...specify operations when the DVD button is pressed Available pre defined assignments are Stand by Hibernate Max Brightness External Display 1 Launch Application VAIO Zone Bass Boost VAIO Power Management Viewer S Button VGN S series only You can change the functions assigned to the computer s S buttons Available pre defined assignments are Muting 2 Stand by Hibernate Max Brightness External Display...

Page 24: ...fy power management settings You can also adjust the allocation of power consumption by modifying settings on the VAIO Power Management tab Log on as an administrator to modify any settings Wireless Switch Settings 4 You can select the option of the wireless function that is activated when you set the WIRELESS switch on your computer to ON 1 Default DVD button assignment 2 Default S1 button assign...

Page 25: ...rmance 4 Select Memory bus 266 MHz Graphics core frequency 200 MHz Priority is given to power saving By default Memory bus 266 MHz Graphics core frequency 200 MHz Priority is given to power saving is selected 5 Click OK To activate the change you must restart your computer If Memory bus 333 MHz Graphics core frequency 250 MHz Priority is given to performance is selected internal heat will be built...

Page 26: ...urn off any peripherals connected to your computer 2 Click the Start button 3 Click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 4 Click Turn Off 5 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off See the printed Troubleshooting Guide if you have problems shutting down your c...

Page 27: ...VGN S series only Turns on and off the built in speakers and the headphones Fn 2 F3 F4 speaker volume VGN S series only Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 and then M or or keep pressing Fn F4 To decrease volume press Fn F3 and then m or or keep pressing Fn F3 Fn 8 F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press Fn F6 ...

Page 28: ...shortcut key changes the resolution When the LCD screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the...

Page 29: ...es only Turns on when the volume is turned off SOUND EFFECT VGN T series only Turns on when the SOUND EFFECT function is activated Hard disk Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive Turns off when the hard disk drive is not being accessed Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad area are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypa...

Page 30: ...ace bar VGN T series Backspace Enter right left Shift Caps Lock space bar If any other key top falls off place it back into position and push it in from above until it clicks To replace a key top Remove the wire 1 from the key top then attach it to the hooks 2 on the key unit Align the centre of the key top and press it from above 3 until it clicks VGN S series Backspace key Enter key Shift key Ca...

Page 31: ...31 n N Using your VAIO computer Space bar key ...

Page 32: ...32 n N Using your VAIO computer VGN T series Caps Lock key left Shift key Backspace key Enter key right Shift key ...

Page 33: ...r VAIO computer Space bar key Do not take off the key top intentionally as it may cause a malfunction Do not push the key top excessively when you replace it as it may cause a malfunction Handle the key tops with care ...

Page 34: ...2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally the scrol...

Page 35: ...ortcut buttons See Setting up your computer with VAIO Control Center page 23 VGN T series DVD button The DVD button offers you great convenience for DVD CD playback Just press the DVD button to start stop playing movies and music You can also link another action that you execute often to this shortcut button Press and hold the DVD button to launch VAIO Control Center For more information see Setti...

Page 36: ...ys the next chapter movie in the DVD or the previous song in the CD during DVD CD playback with VAIO Zone You can also press and hold this shortcut button for fast forwarding Mute SOUND EFFECT button Turns on and off the speaker volume You can also press and hold this shortcut button to activate the SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter function and select the sound effects Volume buttons Volum...

Page 37: ...computer 2 Press the eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently See the printed Troubleshooting Guide if you have problems using discs The location of the eject button depends on the model of your computer See the printed Specifications sheet for d...

Page 38: ... Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc 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 put your VAIO computer into a power saving mode while using the pre installed software and while using the CD burning softwa...

Page 39: ...able Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world is labelled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Do not try to change the re...

Page 40: ...ct button and hole depends on the model of your computer See the printed Specifications sheet for details on your model I cannot play a disc After inserting the disc wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program...

Page 41: ...ivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager go to Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Click the System icon and then the Device Manager button on the Hardware tab A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Check your PG settings Pare...

Page 42: ...sc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed Check that the computer is turned on The CD writing application software may be stopping the disc from being ejected Make sure the computer is not in Standby or Hibernate mode The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up Clean the disc and the optical disc drive...

Page 43: ...nector The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the system tray VGN T series To insert a PC Card proceed as follows 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 card and pull it out of the slot 4 Insert...

Page 44: ...ll it Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on use For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal power operation and Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you ...

Page 45: ...ect the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop 4 In the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A dialog box appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close 8 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 9 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pop...

Page 46: ...erwise data may be lost While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card before your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing the Fn F12 keys and when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while using a battery as the source of power Some PC Cards or their functions may not be comp...

Page 47: ... to see which Memory Stick types are compatible with your VAIO and if there are any limitations You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer Detailed information about which VAIO computers are compatible with which Memory Sticks can be found here www vaio link com Write protecting a Memory Stick Some Memory Sticks are designed w...

Page 48: ...nsert a Memory Stick using the Memory Stick slot proceed as follows 1 Once you have stored your data from your digital device insert the Memory Stick with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive unde...

Page 49: ...ry Stick website Do not insert the Memory Stick and the Memory Stick Duo together into the Memory Stick slot of your computer as it may damage the slot as well as the Memory Stick and the Memory Stick Duo Removing a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick using the Memory Stick slot proceed as follows 1 Check that the Memory Stick indicator is off 2 Push in the Memory Stick towards the computer The ...

Page 50: ...nect to a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet as well as to register your computer and software online and to contact VAIO Link To connect a phone line proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the modem connector on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 ...

Page 51: ...f any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other connected device may not function properly Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could ...

Page 52: ...machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing t...

Page 53: ... Bluetooth option 3 Click OK Read the Regulations Guide before using the Bluetooth functionality The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Communication speed and distances can be inferior to the standard values Interference ...

Page 54: ...you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common Passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the Passkey You can change your settings in order not to be discovered by other Bluetooth devices or you can set a...

Page 55: ... as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless switch 2 Choose Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Device dialog appears 3 Click Add The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard appears 4 Select the check box My device is set up and ready to be found and then click Next 5 Select the remote device you want to connect to If necessary scroll up and down in the Bluetooth Device...

Page 56: ...e your own passkey click Let me use my own passkey and enter a passkey If your device does not use a passkey click Don t use a passkey 7 Click Next to continue 8 Once the remote device has been successfully authenticated click Finish Do not simultaneously use the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices which use the 2 4 GHz band such as a wireless LAN PC Card The passkey can be ...

Page 57: ... communication devices which use the 2 4 GHz band such as a wireless LAN PC Card The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mouse no passkey can be entered Connecting to a network with Bluetooth device With Bluetooth connections you can join a personal area network PAN which is an Internet Protocol IP based network 1 Turn on the Wireless ...

Page 58: ... file being exchanged The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop communication altogether Please note that due to limi...

Page 59: ... may not be able to communicate with the device 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 details If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be ab...

Page 60: ...vice it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details File transmission and reception fail When transmitting a file with the Bluetooth File Forwarding Wizard the receiving device must be set beforehand to receive incoming transmissi...

Page 61: ...lso supported by the computer equipped with the Bluetooth functionality For more details refer to the Bluetooth Device Help in Windows XP and or the operating instructions or electronic manual for the targeted Bluetooth device Unable to exchange business card data with a cellular phone The business card exchange function is not supported ...

Page 62: ...ch specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks WP...

Page 63: ...etooth functionality or Wireless LAN on models without the Bluetooth functionality switch On models with the Bluetooth functionality the Wireless Device Switch dialog box appears Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and deselect the Enable Bluetooth Device check box then click the OK button 2 Double click the network icon on the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection The Wirele...

Page 64: ... 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters long You can choose whatever you want 11 Fill in exactly the same Network key again for confirmation 12 Select the check box This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used at the bottom of the screen 13 Click OK Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks 14 Click Advanced The Advanced di...

Page 65: ...he same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure Hexadecimal A number representation using the digits 0 9 with their usual meaning plus the letters A F or a f to represent hexadecimal digits with values of decimal 10 to 15 An ad hoc network does not support WPA In France only certain channels are legally allowed when using WLAN outdoors For more...

Page 66: ...cific range To communicate with an Access Point infrastructure proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless on models with the Bluetooth functionality or Wireless LAN on models without the Bluetooth functionality switch On models with the Bluetooth functionality the Wireless Device Switch dialog box appears Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and deselect the Enable Bluetooth Device chec...

Page 67: ...ou must select the box Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though it is not secure 6 Click Connect After 30 seconds the connection is established See the printed Specifications sheet for more information For more information about setting up an access point see the documentation supplied with your Access Point The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters ...

Page 68: ...ect the Enable Bluetooth Device check box then click the OK button 2 Right click the network icon on the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection 3 Select View available network connections The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the wireless network to which you want to connect 5 Fill in the Network key The network key should be at least 8 characters long You can choose ...

Page 69: ...s the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition comm...

Page 70: ...switch is turned on Check if the power of the Access Point is turned on Check if the Access Point is displayed in the Available networks window To check this click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click the Network Connections icon Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab Check if the Access Point is ...

Page 71: ...the Access Point If several computers communicate with the same Access Point the concentration may be too high Wait a few minutes and try to access again If a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11g standard communicates with a device using the IEEE 802 11b standard then it is normal that the speed reduces Devices using the IEEE 802 11g standard are 5 times faster than the ones using the IEEE 8...

Page 72: ...ck the Services icon The Services window appears 5 Check Status and Startup Type for Wireless Zero Configuration When Started and Automatic are shown under Status and Startup Type respectively the Wireless Zero Configuration service is active To activate the Wireless Zero Configuration service proceed as follows 1 On the Services window right click Wireless Zero Configuration and click Properties ...

Page 73: ... 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 insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device suc...

Page 74: ...en running on AC power When running on batteries the computer also will enter System Standby mode after 25 minutes if unused To avoid this you can change the settings in the Power Options Properties screen right click the power status icon on the taskbar select Adjust Power Properties select the Power Schemes tab and change the settings in Settings for VAIO optimized power scheme Using Hibernate m...

Page 75: ...time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off Troubleshooting power management The power management setting is not responding Your computer s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and then changed before the co...

Page 76: ...s of your computer and for longer battery life 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 e g AC power If you double click this icon the Power Meter screen appears showing you the power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Opti...

Page 77: ... Scheme 5 If necessary you can change the items in the list e g the brightness of the LCD 6 Click OK The power scheme has been activated You must have computer administrator rights on your computer to set up a power scheme For more information on VAIO Power Management and Power Schemes see the software s online help files Power Scheme Description Power Management Off Turns off all power management...

Page 78: ...line help file Other Information Icons on the Notification Area Restoring the default settings The power scheme settings that you changed on the VAIO Power Management tab can be restored to the default settings To restore the default settings proceed as follows 1 Select the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options Properties window 2 Click the Advanced button The VAIO Power Management window...

Page 79: ...ower scheme of your computer On each tab the radar chart shows performance with the current power scheme and the modified power scheme in the designated colours To change the power scheme proceed as follows Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list on VAIO Power Management Viewer To view performance with the power scheme modified with VAIO Power Management proceed as follows When bot...

Page 80: ...ge 103 Connecting an external microphone page 105 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 108 Connecting a printer page 114 Connecting an i LINK device page 118 Connecting to a network LAN page 122 To identify and locate the ports on your computer see the printed Specifications sheet Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or from the ...

Page 81: ...r and an external display Port replicator for VGN S series Port replicator for VGN T series 1 3 Hi Speed USB USB2 0 connectors page 108 2 Printer connector page 114 3 DVI D connector page 90 4 Monitor VGA connector page 90 5 Network connector page 122 6 DC In connector page 14 1 DC In connector page 14 2 Network connector page 122 3 Monitor VGA connector page 90 4 Printer connector page 114 5 3 Hi...

Page 82: ... via the DVI D connector is not supported The port replicator can be powered only with the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet when using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions ...

Page 83: ...ttach your computer to the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the power cord 1 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Make sure to use the supplied AC adapter 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC In port 3 on the port replicator 4 ...

Page 84: ...de open the port replicator cover on the bottom of your computer 5 Slide out the front lever 6 Align the bottom connector of the computer with the connector on the port replicator and push down until it clicks into place 7 Turn on the computer ...

Page 85: ...d 1 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC In port 3 on the port replicator 4 4 Remove the cover from the port replicator connector on the bottom of your computer Your computer comes with the cover attached to the port replicator connector When you remove the cover to use the port replicator make sure to keep the cover at hand ...

Page 86: ...t replicator and push down until it clicks into place 6 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony adapter Do not move your computer while attached to the port replicator as it may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the computer ...

Page 87: ...e port replicator to prevent loss of unsaved data VGN S series To disconnect your computer from the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals 2 Push the release levers 1 at the same time 3 Lift the computer away from the port replicator 4 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your computer ...

Page 88: ...licator connector on the bottom of your computer It is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the port replicator If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect your port replicator completely from the mains voltage unplug the AC adapter When not using the port replicator for VGN T series computer...

Page 89: ...ay to your VAIO computer For example you can use your computer with a computer display or a projector Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors ...

Page 90: ...not supplied into the monitor VGA connector 3 a on the computer or the port replicator 3 If your computer is a VGN S series computer and you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable not supplied into the DVI D connector on the port replicator DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a kind of DVI connector that only supports digital video signals so no analogue video...

Page 91: ...al port replicator To connect a multimedia computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the power cord of the multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA connector 3 a on the computer or the port replicator 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphone connector 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone conn...

Page 92: ...t replicator To connect a projector proceed as follows 1 Connect the power cord 1 of the projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug the RGB signal cable 2 into the monitor VGA connector 3 a on the computer or the port replicator 3 Plug the audio cable 4 not supplied into the earphone connector 5 i 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors on the projector 6 ...

Page 93: ...nal display or the way it is connected the Plug and Display function may not be available Use the shortcut key with the Fn key to select the output destination I cannot display contents on two or more displays at the same time You cannot display contents on multiple external displays at the same time Select one of the external displays ...

Page 94: ...ur VAIO computer See the printed Specifications Sheet for detailed information on the video controller By default you can also toggle the display output between the LCD and external device with the S2 button or the DVD button depending on your model See Setting up your computer with VAIO Control Center page 23 for more information If you want to work on your computer s LCD and the external display...

Page 95: ...e Settings tab 4 Click the Advanced button The properties dialog box appears for advanced settings 5 Click the tab with its name beginning with Intel R 6 Click Graphic Properties 7 On the Devices tab click to select a display 8 Click OK You may not be able to display on the computer LCD screen and an external display or a projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and p...

Page 96: ...erties dialog box appears for advanced settings 5 Click the tab with its name beginning with GeForce Select nView Display Settings from the left menu To change the current display select the desired display from the Current display drop down list To display the output on your computer s LCD and the external display at the same time select Clone from the nView Display mode drop down list To specify...

Page 97: ... to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Your monitor hardware 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 your computer may not return ...

Page 98: ... proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Appearance and Themes 4 Click the Display icon 5 Select the Settings tab 6 Click the monitor icon marked 2 7 Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box 8 Click Apply and then OK If the Monitor Settings dialog box appears click YES ...

Page 99: ... with its name beginning with GeForce Select nView Display Settings from the left menu 8 Select Dualview from the nView Display Mode drop down list 9 Select Laptop Display from the Primary display drop down list 10 Click OK Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function On VGN S series you can also select the Multiple Monitors mode just by pressing one of the S buttons if you...

Page 100: ...ch display proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Appearance and Themes 4 Click the Display icon 5 Select the Settings tab 6 Click the display you want to change 1 or 2 7 Select an option from the Color quality list to change colours 8 Use the slider in the Screen resolution to adjust the resolution 9 Click Apply and then OK If the Monitor ...

Page 101: ...ltiple Monitors mode proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Appearance and Themes 4 Click the Display icon 5 Click the Settings tab 6 Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors The two monitor icons must be connected to create multiple monitors 7 Click Apply and then OK If the Monitor Settings dialog box appea...

Page 102: ...7 Deselect the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box 8 Click Apply and then OK If the Monitor Settings dialog box appears click YES For switching from Primary to Secondary display see Selecting display modes page 94 On VGN S series you can also select the Multiple Monitors mode just by pressing one of the S buttons if you have changed the button assignment to Multiple Monitors with...

Page 103: ...oceed as follows 1 Plug one end of a speaker cable 1 into the headphone connector 2 i on the computer 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speakers 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 104: ...e speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press the Volume up button to increase the volume If you use external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If batteries power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable to ...

Page 105: ...use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 m on the computer Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 106: ...indow appears 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and then Sounds and Audio Devices 3 Click Volume under Sound recording on the Audio tab 4 See if the Select check box for Microphone Balance is selected If not click the check box 5 Move the slider up or down to adjust the volume 6 If the volume is still too high or too low select Advanced Controls from the Options menu The Advanced button appe...

Page 107: ... 5 Click the Advanced button and select the Mono Mic check box under Other Controls This audio channel setting is only applied to sound recording with a microphone Stereo sound is not recorded with a stereo microphone VGN S series Proceed as follows to change the audio channel setting 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices and ...

Page 108: ...the device not to work properly For more information check the manual provided with the USB device 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 To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage observe th...

Page 109: ...lows 1 Choose the USB connector 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can now use your USB mouse 3 The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on your computer therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector and you can start working ...

Page 110: ... logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB connector This may cause a malfunction To remove a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows If your computer is on wait until the floppy drive LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable If the floppy disk drive is not removed proper...

Page 111: ...onnecting peripheral devices Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Hold the disk 1 with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the disk into the drive 2 until it clicks into place ...

Page 112: ...the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the disk does not come out by pressing the eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the eject button while the LED indicator is on It may damage the floppy disk ...

Page 113: ...py disk drive is not recognised as drive A To set the floppy disk drive to A proceed as follows 1 Turn the system power on 2 Connect the floppy disk drive 3 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 4 Click Performance and Maintenance 5 Click System 6 Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 7 Select Universal Serial Bus controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy 8 From the Action menu click Uni...

Page 114: ...sing the USB connector You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Choose the USB connector 3 you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 into the USB connector and the other to your printer ...

Page 115: ...ter connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer power cord 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the printer cable 2 supplied with your printer into the printer connector 3 on the computer or the optional port replicator Turn off your computer and the printer unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the printer ...

Page 116: ...eplicator proceed as follows to check the printer port settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon 3 Click the Printers and Faxes icon 4 Right click the printer to select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Check if the check box for USB001 is selected If another check box is selected click the box for USB001 7 Click OK If the above procedure does not ...

Page 117: ...inters and Faxes icon 4 Right click the printer to select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Click the check box for Enable bidirectional support to deslect it 7 Click OK This change to the settings will disable the bidirectional communication functions of your printer such as data transfer status monitoring and remote panel Check the physical connections between your computer and printer the AC a...

Page 118: ...use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A 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 Connecting a digital video camera recorder page 119 Connecting two VAIO computers page ...

Page 119: ... camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable 1 into the i LINK connector 2 of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out connector 3 on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch DVgate Plus ...

Page 120: ...udes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick To do so simply copy images on the Memory Stick then use a special PC Card adapter to insert it into your computer You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick when using an i LINK connection Connecting two VAIO computers You can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO computer to your computer wi...

Page 121: ...lus I see an error message Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate Plus sometimes causes this error Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device I cannot use digital devices Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected...

Page 122: ...se the Ethernet network connector on the optional port replicator Depending on your model See the printed Specifications sheet for more information Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom...

Page 123: ...ter Among other things you will learn how to prepare your modem for use how to use and customise the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting up your language with Windows XP Professional page 124 Configuring your modem page 127 Setting a Sony wallpaper page 129 Installing and updating applications page 130 Managing drivers page 135 ...

Page 124: ...P Setup Wizard window The Select Your System Settings dialog box appears 2 Fill in these three questions I live the closest to this region I type mostly in this language I use this type of keyboard 3 In the End User License Agreement accept the License Agreement and click Next 4 Continue your Windows setup until it is finished You can also change the country and language settings into your languag...

Page 125: ...guage Options window Non Microsoft Windows applications stay in English even if you change these settings 6 Select your language from the drop down list 7 Click Apply to apply the changes You are prompted to log off and log on again Only then the changes to the new language will take effect 8 Click Start and select Log Off 9 Click Log Off in the Log Off Windows window If necessary enter your passw...

Page 126: ...ge Options window click the Details button The Text Services and Input Languages window appears 4 In the Settings tab of the Text Services and Input Languages window select your keyboard from the Default input language drop down menu 5 If your keyboard is not available click the Add button The Add Input Language window appears 6 Select the input language and keyboard from the drop down menu 7 Clic...

Page 127: ...odem Options dialog box appears If you do not see the Phone and Modem Options dialog box click Switch to Classic View on the left side 3 Select your location on the Dialing Rules tab 4 Click the Edit button to change the current configuration The Edit Location dialog box appears Or Click the New button to configure your modem The New Location dialog box appears 5 Check the country region settings ...

Page 128: ... and Other Hardware window appears 3 Click the Phone and Modem Options icon The Phone and Modem Options dialog box appears 4 Click the Modems tab and then click Properties to view the properties of your modem The Modem Properties dialog box appears 5 On the Driver tab click Update driver The Hardware Update Wizard window appears Follow the instructions that appear on your screen You can perform a ...

Page 129: ...t of Windows and VAIO wallpapers is displayed 3 Select a wallpaper from the Background list You can see a preview of this wallpaper in the monitor above the Background list 4 Adjust the position of the wallpaper with the Position drop down list 5 Click Apply when you have found the appropriate wallpaper 6 Click OK to close the Display Properties dialog box The wallpaper is applied to your computer...

Page 130: ...ations This section explains how to install run or uninstall a software Furthermore you will learn how to download the latest updates from our website Installing software page 131 Changing or removing software page 132 Caution page 133 Downloading software page 134 ...

Page 131: ...g drivers page 135 section Close all open applications To install an application proceed as follows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click Add or Remove Programs The Add or Remove Programs dialog box appears 3 Click Add New Programs and then click CD or Floppy The Install Program From Floppy Disk or CD ROM window appears 4 Insert the first installation floppy...

Page 132: ...lick Change Remove or Remove then click Next followed by OK If the Locked file detected dialog box appears click Reboot The computer restarts once uninstallation is completed and all previously used files are deleted If the Shared file detected dialog box appears it is recommended that you click No to keep shared files Click Close The software is uninstalled When you click Change or Remove some pr...

Page 133: ...m Windows File Protection detects attempts by other programs to replace or move a protected system file It also checks the file s digital signature This is an operating system feature that allows executable routines generally serving a specific function or set of functions to be stored separately as files with DLL extensions These routines are loaded only when needed by the program that calls them...

Page 134: ...the latest upgrades of software for your computer from our website To download the latest upgrades proceed as follows 1 Go to www vaio link com and choose your language 2 Select Drivers and Updates and follow the procedure To install your application see the Installing software page 131 section ...

Page 135: ...e mouse driver come with the operating system This section explains how to install check update or uninstall a driver The Windows XP Rollback feature is also explained Finally you will learn how to download the latest drivers from our site Installing a driver page 136 Checking the driver s installation page 138 Updating a driver page 140 Uninstalling a driver page 141 Restoring a driver page 143 D...

Page 136: ...ome with a specific installation procedure proceed as follows to install it 1 Insert the installation CD ROM or disc accompanying the device into the optical disc drive 2 Connect the device that needs a driver to your computer The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears 3 Select Specify a location then click Next 4 When installing a driver from the provided CD ROM or disc by using a CD ROM or dis...

Page 137: ...tomising your computer 8 Click Finish You may be asked to restart your machine 9 Click Yes The driver is installed To install your device driver you must log on to your computer as a user with administrator rights ...

Page 138: ...his device is working properly message is displayed under Device status 7 Click OK Close all the opened windows your device is ready for use The device is not working properly in the following cases Your device is shown in Device Manager with a yellow question or exclamation mark Right click your device and click Uninstall Then repeat from step 2 in Installing a driver page 136 Double clicking the...

Page 139: ...pears click OK Click Yes and restart the computer When the computer restarts repeat from step 2 in Installing a driver page 136 If your device is not displayed in the Properties dialog box the device is not working properly Repeat steps 1 through 4 in the previous sections to check the driver s installation Click your device then click Uninstall to remove the driver Click Yes to restart the comput...

Page 140: ...een You can have Windows search for the driver or point to the driver s location yourself Or 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Click My Computer from the menu 3 Click View system information on the left of the window 4 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 5 Double click the option corresponding to the device you installed then double click your device The Properties dialog box appears 6 C...

Page 141: ... click Uninstall 6 When the Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears click OK 7 If you are prompted to restart your computer click Yes The Uninstall button is unavailable if removing the driver would make your device unusable Or 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Click My Computer from the menu 3 Click View system information on the left of the window 4 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manage...

Page 142: ...Customising your computer 8 When the Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears click OK The driver is uninstalled To uninstall your device driver you must be logged on to your computer with administrator rights ...

Page 143: ...ystem events such as when an application or driver is installed To revert to your previous driver proceed as follows 1 Open the device that is not working correctly in Control Panel To open the device Click Start on the taskbar Click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon And then click the device you want to revert 2 On the Hardware tab click Pro...

Page 144: ... affect or change your personal data files For more information about System Restore see the Windows Help and Support Centre Downloading drivers Note that it is possible to download the latest versions of drivers for your computer on our website To download the latest drivers proceed as follows 1 Go to www vaio link com and choose your language 2 Select Drivers and Updates and follow the procedure...

Page 145: ...anging memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunction Only use memory modules that are compatible with your computer If a memory module is not detected by your computer or Windows presents unstable operation contact your sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory m...

Page 146: ...wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer and any repairs will be out of warranty Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Exces...

Page 147: ... the bottom of the computer proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screw at the bottom of the computer 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity ...

Page 148: ... your VAIO computer 6 Remove the memory module Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 ...

Page 149: ... edge with a notch into the memory module slot 8 Close the module cover and then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 9 Reinsert the battery and turn on the computer To change or add a memory module to the memory module underneath the keyboard proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait unti...

Page 150: ...rading your VAIO computer 4 Unscrew the two screws at the bottom of the computer 5 Slide up the latches in the battery compartment to unlock the keyboard 6 Turn over the computer upside down and lift open the LCD ...

Page 151: ...t on the computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Observe the following when turning over the keyboard Do not remove the keyboard forcibly as it may deform the keyboard Do not pull the keyboard cable with excessive force as it may result in the broken cable Make sure not to disengage any key tops ...

Page 152: ...ct such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity 10 Remove the memory module Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 11 Remove the new memory module from its packaging ...

Page 153: ...he memory module into the slot Push in the memory module until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Make sure to insert the memory module edge with a notch into the memory module slot 13 Close the module cover and then tighten the screws ...

Page 154: ... It would be easier to replace the keyboard if you gently hold down the area indicated by 1 Observe the following when replacing the keyboard Do not apply excessive force to the keyboard as it may deform the keyboard Do not pull the keyboard cable with excessive force as it may result in the broken cable ...

Page 155: ...computer 15 Close the LCD and then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer Make sure to put a soft cloth between the LCD and the keyboard to prevent damage to the LCD 16 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer ...

Page 156: ... module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the three screws at the bottom of the computer 5 Turn over the computer and lift open the LCD ...

Page 157: ...157 n N Upgrading your VAIO computer 6 Introduce a sharp object such as a fine screwdriver between the keys indicated on the picture 1 and push gently upwards ...

Page 158: ...grading your VAIO computer If you find it difficult to lift the keyboard insert a thin object such as a paper clip through the screw hole on the bottom of the computer as illustrated below to push up the keyboard ...

Page 159: ...n lifting the keyboard 8 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity 9 Remove the memory module Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 10 Remove the new memory module from its packaging ...

Page 160: ...er 11 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Make sure to insert the memory module edge with a notch into the memory module slot ...

Page 161: ...nsert the battery and turn on the computer Viewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to VAIO Control Center via the Start menu 3 Double click the System Information folder in the VAIO Control Center window 4 Double click the System Information icon in the System Information folder You can view the amount of system memory If the additio...

Page 162: ...n access the VAIO Link website for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com e Support This interactive part of our website http www vaio link com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the internet Using a personalised account you can log your technical queries with ease VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by reading...

Page 163: ...Web Portal How can I access the e Support portal When you register your VAIO computer online at Club VAIO www club vaio com you will automatically receive an email with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the email You are now ready to create your first cas...

Page 164: ... from Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do I know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an email notifying you that your case has been updated ...

Page 165: ...lease contact VAIO Link if you need assistance On handling the hard disk page 166 On handling the LCD screen page 167 On using the power source page 168 On handling your computer page 169 On handling floppy disks page 170 On handling discs page 171 On using the battery pack page 172 On using headphones page 172 On handling Memory Sticks page 173 ...

Page 166: ...d be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep the 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 the computer while reading or writing data to disk Do no...

Page 167: ...al image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screensaver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red b...

Page 168: ... by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use t...

Page 169: ...ight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C 95 F or less than 5 C 41 F High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building ...

Page 170: ...grams from the supplied disc see the printed Recovery Guide for details 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 the floppy disk away from any liquid Do not let the floppy disk get wet When you are not using the floppy disk always r...

Page 171: ...e solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they 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 centre 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 centre out Wipe off any remain...

Page 172: ... not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount...

Page 173: ... as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick ...

Page 174: ...Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection Adobe Adobe Acrobat Elements Adobe Acrobat Professional Adobe Photoshop Album Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Standard and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated MoodLogic is a trademark of MoodLogic Inc Norton Internet Security 2...

Page 175: ...es are those of their respective owners All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Please see the printed Specifications sheet to see what software is available for your model ...

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