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What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing?

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Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download.

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Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software.

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On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is shared with the system. The optimal graphic performance in such a case
is not guaranteed.

What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password?

If you have forgotten the power-on password, contact VAIO-Link to reset it. A reset fee will be charged.

Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn-off time has passed?

Some software applications or screen savers are designed to temporarily disable the feature of your operating system that
turns off the computer screen or places the computer into Sleep mode after a certain period of inactivity. To solve this
problem, exit the running software application(s) or change the current screen saver.

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Summary of Contents for VGN-SR Series

Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer VGN SR series ...

Page 2: ...rds 49 Using the Internet 55 Using the Network LAN 57 Using the Wireless LAN 58 Using the Bluetooth Function 65 Using Fingerprint Authentication 71 Using the TPM 78 Using Peripheral Devices 85 Connecting a Docking Station 86 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones 94 Connecting an External Display 95 Selecting Display Modes 101 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 102 Connecting an External Mic...

Page 3: ...ory Stick 146 Handling the Built in Storage Device 147 Using Fingerprint Authentication 148 Using the TPM 149 Troubleshooting 151 Computer 153 System Security 162 Battery 163 Built in Camera 165 Internet 167 Networking 169 Bluetooth Technology 173 Optical Discs 177 Display 181 Printing 185 Microphone 186 Speakers 187 Touch Pad 188 Keyboard 189 Floppy Disks 190 Audio Video 191 Memory Stick 193 Peri...

Page 4: ...ng and communications to provide a state of the art personal computing experience External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer How to find specifications Some features options and supplied items may not be available on your computer To find out about the configuration of your computer visit the VAIO Link web site at http www vaio link com ...

Page 5: ... information about solving common problems To view this on screen guide 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Documentation 2 Open the folder for your language 3 Select the guide you want to read You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer VAIO C your C drive Documentation Documentation and opening the folder for your language Windows Help and Support A comprehensive resource for...

Page 6: ...tion and visiting other Sony web sites For more about VAIO and becoming part of the growing VAIO community visit the web site at http www club vaio com For online purchases visit the web site at http www sonystyle europe com For other Sony products visit the web site at http www sony net When you contact VAIO Link by telephone have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at hand The serial n...

Page 7: ...nt of you Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing device Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take frequent breaks while using your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your fe...

Page 8: ...s level of the display as well Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye ...

Page 9: ...rted using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 10 About the Indicator Lights page 17 Connecting a Power Source page 18 Using the Battery Pack page 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 26 Using the Power Saving Modes page 27 Updating Your Computer page 29 ...

Page 10: ...e countries or areas Front A Built in MOTION EYE camera page 35 B Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 17 C Built in microphone monaural D LCD screen page 141 E Built in speakers stereo F Keyboard page 31 G Fingerprint sensor 1 page 71 H WIRELESS switch page 58 page 65 I WIRELESS indicator page 17 J Memory Stick slot 2 page 43 K Media Access indicator page 17 L SD memory card slot page 51 1 O...

Page 11: ...ator page 17 B Caps lock indicator page 17 C Scroll lock indicator page 17 D Charge indicator page 17 E Disc drive indicator page 17 F Touch pad page 33 G Left button page 33 H Right button page 33 I MODE button page 34 J Switch buttons page 34 K SETTING button page 34 ...

Page 12: ...12 n N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Back A Battery connector page 20 ...

Page 13: ...d Ports Right A Optical disc drive indicator page 17 B Manual eject hole page 177 C Drive eject button page 36 D Optical disc drive page 36 E Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 105 F Power button Power indicator page 17 Support high full low speeds ...

Page 14: ...Controls and Ports A Port cover Open the port cover to access the ports behind it Pull the port cover down with your fingertip and gently pull it until it is completely out of the socket B Network LAN port page 57 C Modem port page 55 ...

Page 15: ...hone jack page 104 C Headphones jack page 94 D Air vent E Monitor port 1 page 95 F HDMI output port 2 page 99 G i LINK 4 pin S400 port page 107 H ExpressCard 34 slot page 49 I Security slot 1 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station 2 On selected models only ...

Page 16: ...16 n N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Bottom A Air vents B Docking station connector page 88 C Memory module compartment cover page 127 ...

Page 17: ... in progress When the indicator light is unlit the optical disc media is not in use Disc drive Illuminates while data access to the built in storage device or the optical disc drive is in progress Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit Num lock Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric ke...

Page 18: ...to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer 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 from the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer or on the optional docking station The shape of the DC I...

Page 19: ...nect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not intend to use your computer for an extended period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 28 ...

Page 20: ...ttery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery Installing Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch 1 inward ...

Page 21: ...compartment until the projection 2 on either side of the battery compartment fits into the U shaped cut 3 on either side of the battery pack 4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer ...

Page 22: ...ry LOCK switch 1 inward 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch 2 inward put your fingertip underneath the tab 3 on the battery pack and lift the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and then slide it away from the computer Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony battery packs designed f...

Page 23: ...es close to the maximum charge level you selected with the battery charge functions the charge indicator turns off Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge Charge indicator status Meaning Lit in orange The battery pack is charging Blinks along with the green power indicator The battery pack is running out of power Normal mode Blinks along with the orange p...

Page 24: ...rged battery pack does not affect the life of battery You can extend the life of your battery pack if you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center While some software applications or peripheral devices are in use your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short To avoid loss of data while the computer...

Page 25: ...thods Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen Use the power saving mode See Using the Power Saving Modes page 27 for more information Change the power saving settings on the Power Options See Using the VAIO Power Management page 123 for more information Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center ...

Page 26: ...t down your computer properly as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and the Shut down button 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off ...

Page 27: ...of data you should save your data frequently Mode Description Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer while it is in use The green power indicator light is lit while the computer is in this mode Sleep mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built in storage device s and the CPU into a low power consumption mode The orange power indicator light blinks slowly while your...

Page 28: ...more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically You will lose all unsaved data Using Hibernate Mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys Alternatively you can click Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Hibernate Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off To return to Normal mode Press the power button If you press and hold the powe...

Page 29: ...pplications so that the computer can run more efficiently Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions VAIO Update 4 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 4 and Go to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on screen instructions Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates ...

Page 30: ...h Pad page 33 Using the Switch Function page 34 Using the Built in Camera page 35 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 36 Using Memory Stick page 43 Using Other Modules Memory Cards page 49 Using the Internet page 55 Using the Network LAN page 57 Using the Wireless LAN page 58 Using the Bluetooth Function page 65 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 71 Using the TPM page 78 ...

Page 31: ...rightness of your computer screen To increase lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F6 keys or press the Fn F6 keys and then the M or key To decrease lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F5 keys or press the Fn F5 keys and then the m or key Fn T F7 display output Switches the display output between your computer screen an external display simultaneous output to both and multiple displays with...

Page 32: ...he help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information Fn F12 hibernation Provides the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the built in storage device 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 detai...

Page 33: ...or pointer operations Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice in a row Right click Press the right button 4 once With many applications this action displays a context sensitive shortcut menu if any Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the l...

Page 34: ...omputer You can change the settings for each mode in the VAIO Mode Switch settings window For detailed information see the help file included with the VAIO Mode Switch Special function button Functions MODE button Toggles among three modes SETTING button Displays the VAIO Mode Switch settings window to change the switch button assignments and the wallpaper assigned to each mode Switch buttons page...

Page 35: ...nstant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in camera Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in camera To use the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start All Programs ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3 and WebCam Companion 3 2 Click your desired icon in the main window For detailed information on how to use t...

Page 36: ...is equipped with an optical disc drive Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The drive tray slides out ...

Page 37: ... disc clicks into place Do not exert pressure on the drive tray Be sure to hold the bottom of the drive tray when placing removing a disc onto from the tray 4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc while your computer is in a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate Be sure to bring the computer back into Normal mode before removing the disc ...

Page 38: ...mbo P P P P PR 5 P P PR PR PR PR PR P P 1 The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge 2 Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported 3 The Blu ray Disc drive on your comput...

Page 39: ...supported To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continually update the AACS key The AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical media devices circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu ray Disc media playback VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates Region settings are required for some co...

Page 40: ...ayback you should follow these recommendations Some CD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play audio CDs created with the CD R or CD RW media Some DVD players and computer optical disc drives may not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM media You may not be able to play some Blu ray Disc content on your computer or th...

Page 41: ...2 5 Russia belongs to region 5 or all this means that you can play this disc in most regions of the world you cannot play the disc on your computer If you change the region code while the WinDVD or WinDVD BD software is running restart the software or eject the disc and re insert it to make the new setting effective Do not try to change the region code settings of the drive Any difficulties caused...

Page 42: ...lay the disc For instructions on how to use the software see the help file included with the software Copying Files to Discs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical disc drive Connect the AC adapter to the computer and close all running software applications before copying files to a disc 2 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and your desired disc...

Page 43: ...ause it is removable it can be used for external data storage Before You Use Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate the following sizes and types of media Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer high speed data transfer For the latest...

Page 44: ...d pointing toward the slot 3 Carefully slide Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents of Memory Stick are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick icon The Memory Stick icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert Memory Stick into the slot ...

Page 45: ...tly into the Memory Stick slot without the adaptor you may not be able to remove it from the slot Memory Stick Micro in an M2 Duo adaptor may not operate properly if it is additionally inserted into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor To remove Memory Stick Do not remove Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so mak...

Page 46: ...e media make sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove Memory Stick from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place 3 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 4 Right click the Memory Stick icon and select Format 5 Click Restore device defaults The s...

Page 47: ...47 n N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Memory Stick 6 Click Start 7 Follow the on screen instructions It may take time to format Memory Stick depending on the media type ...

Page 48: ... compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to take advantage of this technology Except for your personal use it is against the copyright law to use any audio and or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders Accordingly Memory Stick with such copyrighted data...

Page 49: ...ate an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide module Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot If the module does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the prope...

Page 50: ...to unplug is not displayed in the Safely Remove Hardware window 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 3 Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop 4 Follow the on screen instructions for removing the ExpressCard module 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCa...

Page 51: ...sfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before you use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards SD memory card SDHC memory card For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 to visit the appropriate support web site ...

Page 52: ...upward and pointing toward the slot 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the card into the slot ...

Page 53: ...mory Cards To remove an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot ...

Page 54: ... is lit If you do you may lose data Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the memory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Notes on using the SD memory card Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards availa...

Page 55: ...to connect your computer to the Internet ask your ISP To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function you need to set up the wireless LAN network See Using the Wireless LAN page 58 for more information When you connect your computer to the Internet be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats If your computer is not equipped ...

Page 56: ...nes or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the built in modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet The following procedure applies to models with a built in modem only 1 Click Start and ...

Page 57: ...N port on the optional docking station You can connect your computer to any network without changing the default settings When your computer is attached to the optional docking station you need to select which network LAN port to use Follow the on screen instructions Do not plug a telephone cable into the network LAN port on your computer If the network LAN port is connected to one of the telephon...

Page 58: ...rity protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA is designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the...

Page 59: ...ons 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 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 be...

Page 60: ...n Access Point Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a LAN is created only by wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home ...

Page 61: ...RELESS switch 2 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar 3 Click the switch next to your desired wireless option s to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on 4 Click Start and Control Panel 5 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 6 Click Set up a new connection or network 7 Select an option to specify the ad ...

Page 62: ...t supplied The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN network The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see th...

Page 63: ...on Wireless LAN communication IEEE 802 11a standard using only the 5 GHz band available on selected models only is disabled by default To enable 5 GHz band communication you need to select the option to use the 5 GHz band or both the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands from the drop down list for Wireless LAN Settings in the VAIO Smart Network settings window 5 Click or on the taskbar 6 Select the desired acc...

Page 64: ...ireless LAN Communications To stop wireless LAN communications Click the switch next to Wireless LAN to toggle it to Off in the VAIO Smart Network window Turning off the wireless LAN function while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss ...

Page 65: ...nology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registere...

Page 66: ...ing the Bluetooth Function 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 67: ... need to set up the Bluetooth function For setting up and using the Bluetooth function search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar 3 Click the switch next to Bluetooth to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on ...

Page 68: ...uetooth Function Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications 1 Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer 2 Click the switch next to Bluetooth to toggle it to Off in the VAIO Smart Network window ...

Page 69: ... the same time on your computer Size of file being exchanged Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifi...

Page 70: ...nication devices however may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values Read the Bluetooth regulations guide before using the Bluetooth function The Bluetooth function may not work with other devices depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your compute...

Page 71: ...rprints for your user account you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when logging onto Windows Power on Security feature page 76 If you have set the power on password page 110 you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when starting your computer Password Bank for quick web site access Once you have registered your user information user accounts pass...

Page 72: ...r on the desktop or the built in storage device The encrypted folder will be hidden from other users sharing your computer Application launcher function for quick application access The application launcher feature is available on your computer for launching your preferred application executable file that is assigned to one of your fingers with a registered fingerprint Once you have assigned an ap...

Page 73: ... your computer Set the Windows password on your computer before registration See Adding the Windows Password page 119 for the detailed instructions To register a fingerprint 1 Click Start All Programs Protector Suite and Control Center 2 Read an end user license agreement thoroughly and click Accept 3 Follow the on screen instructions For detailed information see the help file ...

Page 74: ... n N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication If you have failed to register a fingerprint follow these steps to try again 1 Place the top joint of your finger on the fingerprint sensor 1 ...

Page 75: ...You may not be able to register and or have your fingerprint s recognized if your finger is too dry or wet wrinkled injured dirty etc Register more than one fingerprint in case that the fingerprint sensor fails to recognize the fingerprint Be sure to clean your fingertip s and the fingerprint sensor before swiping in order to keep good recognition performance You can register only the limited numb...

Page 76: ...g the Password page 110 For detailed information see the help file included with the Protector Suite Logging onto Windows If you have registered your fingerprints for your user account you can substitute fingerprint authentication for Windows password entry To log onto Windows swipe the registered finger across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log on screen appears Power on Security feature...

Page 77: ...tered fingerprints 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If the screen does not appear restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab 4 Press the m key to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key 5 At the confirmation prompt...

Page 78: ...rity functions In combination with the TPM you can encrypt and decrypt your data to strengthen computer security against inappropriate access TPMs are defined by Trusted Computing Group TCG and also called security chips Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer ...

Page 79: ...folder created in the My Documents folder or the Documents folder on your account The Personal Secure Drive The Personal Secure Drive is a virtual drive that is created by using the Personal Secure Drive feature and automatically encrypts data that is saved to it Do not change the following settings on the View tab in the Folder Options window displayed by clicking Folder and search options from O...

Page 80: ...data With the default settings the files in the folders below cannot be encrypted because they have system attributes Do not change the system attributes of the files in the folders below The following folders are hidden by default Folders containing key files C ProgramData Infineon C Users All Users Infineon C Users All Users is a shortcut to C ProgramData C Users account AppData Roaming Infineon...

Page 81: ...up archive file Default file name SPSystemBackup xml or SPSystemBackup_ your computer name xml Storage folder for automatic backup archive files Folder name Fixed SPSystemBackup The folder is created as the subfolder for the SPSystemBackup xml file SPSystemBackup_ your computer name The folder is created as the subfolder for SPSystemBackup_ your computer name xml file Emergency recovery token file...

Page 82: ...e Default file name SpBackupArchive xml PSD backup file Default file name Drive name Personal Secure Drive fsb Owner password backup file Default file name SpOwner_ your computer name tpm Protocol file Default file name SpProtocol_ your computer name _ user name domain name txt ...

Page 83: ...y 4 Press the M or m key to select Enable and then the Enter key 5 Press the or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key 6 After your system restarts select Execute in the confirmation window and then press the Enter key You can also disable the TPM and clear the TPM configuration in the BIOS setup screen Before enabling the TPM be sure to set the power on and hard disk pa...

Page 84: ...fessional Package Without these passwords you will not be able to restore any TPM protected data or backup files Be sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people To initialize and configure the TPM See the on screen documentation for detailed information To open the documentation click Start All Programs Infineon Security Platform Solution and Help The maintenan...

Page 85: ...on the computer Connecting a Docking Station page 86 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones page 94 Connecting an External Display page 95 Selecting Display Modes page 101 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 102 Connecting an External Microphone page 104 Connecting a USB Device page 105 Connecting an i LINK Device page 107 ...

Page 86: ...on Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer and an external display A docking station is not supplied with your computer and is available as an optional accessory ...

Page 87: ...r hardware malfunctions Simultaneous use of the HDMI output port on your computer and the DVI D port or the MONITOR port on the docking station is not possible A DC IN indicator Illuminates while the docking station is powered B IN USE indicator page 91 C UNDOCK button page 91 D DC IN port page 88 E Network LAN port 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10BASE T F Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports 1 page 105 G DVI D por...

Page 88: ...ocking station Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not move your computer when it is attached to the docking station This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 and the other end into an AC outlet 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter 2 into the DC IN ...

Page 89: ... Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station 4 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer 5 Align the rear bottom corners of the computer with the guides on the docking station ...

Page 90: ...90 n N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station 6 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place 7 Turn on the computer ...

Page 91: ... 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 docking station may result in loss of unsaved data Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station during video playback Be sure to close video playback software before disconnection Once you have completed the steps in To disconnect your ...

Page 92: ...E 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 brings the computer to Normal mode first and then initiates the disconnection process Once you have placed your computer back in Normal mode be sure to take your computer off the docking station Use of the computer while on the docking station may cause unstable ...

Page 93: ...button and Undock 2 Make sure that a message balloon appears and the IN USE indicator light turns off Then lift the computer off the docking station 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer It is extremely important that you close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the docking station If the cover is left open dust may get in...

Page 94: ...nect external sound output devices not supplied such as speakers or headphones to your computer To connect external speakers Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Connect external speakers 1 to the headphones jack 2 i with a speaker cable 3 not supplied ...

Page 95: ...ternal Display Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector You can connect an external display such as a computer display or a projector either directly to your computer or via the optional docking station ...

Page 96: ...rt on the docking station is functional only on models with the ATI video controller 1 Plug the power cord 1 of your external display or the projector into the AC outlet 2 Connect the external display or the projector to the monitor port 2 on the computer or the docking station with a display cable 3 If necessary connect the headphones jack on the projector and the headphones jack 4 i on the compu...

Page 97: ... content If the external computer display is equipped with an HDMI input port and the computer is equipped with the HDMI output port plug one end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI output port on the computer and the other end into the HDMI input port on the computer display If your computer is equipped with the HDMI output port use an HDMI to DVI D adapter to connect a TFT DVI monitor or use the disp...

Page 98: ... use the VAIO Presentation Support 1 Press any of the switch buttons page 11 to launch the VAIO Presentation Support If the VAIO Presentation Support is not assigned to any button change the button assignment with the VAIO Control Center 2 Select your desired display mode Selecting any display mode other than Normal Display activates the Presentation mode In Presentation mode some functions of the...

Page 99: ...HDMI output port you need to change the device for sound output For detailed instructions see How do I change the sound output device page 191 1 Plug the power cord of your TV 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an HDMI cable 2 to the HDMI output port 3 on the computer and the other end to the TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 4 Set up the TV configuration system If a dev...

Page 100: ... from the device connected to the HDMI output port you need to change the device for sound output For detailed instructions see How do I change the sound output device page 191 1 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input 2 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input 3 Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the hom...

Page 101: ...your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external display or projector Turn on the external display before turning on your computer To select a display mode with the Fn F7 keys You can select a display mode with the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 31 for more information To select a display mode from th...

Page 102: ...ortions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external display connected to the monitor port your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other ...

Page 103: ...er does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function or the computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colors on each display do not expand a single window across two displays or your software may not work properly 1 Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolution 2 Click the drop down list next to Multiple Displays select Extend the...

Page 104: ...icrophone Connecting an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone not supplied to your computer 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 105: ...Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device to your computer such as a mouse floppy disk drive speaker and printer To connect a USB device 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB device cable 2 into the USB port ...

Page 106: ...n Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents For information on how to remove a USB device see the manual that came with the device To protect your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact Do not put the computer into a bag or carryin...

Page 107: ...ard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Notes on connecting i LINK devices The i LINK port on your computer does not supply power to an external device If the external device requires external power be sure to connect it to a power source The i LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps However the actual transfer rate depends on the tran...

Page 108: ...1 not supplied into the i LINK port 2 on the computer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i LINK device See the manual that came with the device for more information You cannot access the contents of Memory Stick in the digital video camcorder via an i LINK connection ...

Page 109: ...ings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities Setting the Password page 110 Using Intel VT page 121 Using the VAIO Control Center page 122 Using the VAIO Power Management page 123 Configuring Your Modem page 124 Protecting the Hard Disk page 125 ...

Page 110: ...power on passwords the machine password and the user password The machine password is provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user passwor...

Page 111: ...r key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 4 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled 7 Press the or key...

Page 112: ...ss the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 6 Press the or ke...

Page 113: ...appears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set 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...

Page 114: ... user password and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key 6 Press th...

Page 115: ...sword if set after the VAIO logo appears You cannot start your computer with the master password If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails which is critical to password entry no bypass is possible and the data stored on the built in storage device will not be accessible There is NO RESET of this password You will have to replace the built in storage device at your own expense and los...

Page 116: ...he Hard Disk Password entry screen appears 4 Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key 5 Select Continue on the warning screen and press the Enter key 6 Enter the master password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 7 Enter the user password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alph...

Page 117: ...r on password 3 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The Hard Disk Password entry screen appears 4 Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key 5 Enter the current password once and then a new password twice 6 Press the Enter key 7 Press the Enter key when the success message appears ...

Page 118: ...isplay the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The Hard Disk Password entry screen appears 4 Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key 5 Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key 6 Press the Enter key without entering any letter for the remaining fields 7 Press the Enter key when the success m...

Page 119: ...d with a fingerprint sensor and you have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication function you can substitute fingerprint authentication for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 71 To add the Windows password 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click User Accounts and Family Safety or User Accou...

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

Page 121: ... 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Press the or key to select Advanced 4 Press the M or m key to select Intel R Virtualization Technology or Intel R VT press the Enter key select Enabled and press the Enter key If the Advanced tab is not displayed in the BIOS setup ...

Page 122: ...vior To use the VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Select your desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed For more information about each option see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open the VAIO Control Center as ...

Page 123: ...indicates what kind of power source you are currently using Click this icon to display the window that shows your power status To select a power plan 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select your desired power plan To change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings on the right of your desired power plan in the Power Options window Change the...

Page 124: ...lect your location on the Dialing Rules tab and click Edit The Edit Location window appears 6 Select your location under Country region 7 Select Tone or Pulse for Dial using Pulse dial may not be supported in some counties or areas 8 Enter an area code if there is one In some countries or regions you do not need to enter an area code If you need to dial a special number before accessing an outside...

Page 125: ...lity Activating VAIO HDD Protection To protect your hard disk drive against shock hazards you must first activate the VAIO HDD Protection To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box 4 Select one of the desired sensitivity level 5 Click OK For mo...

Page 126: ...should contact your dealer to install a new memory module You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover Contact VAIO Link if you need assistance The type of module and the amount of memory installed on your computer may differ depending on the model you purchased See the...

Page 127: ...ory module Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment Turn off your computer and disco...

Page 128: ...er internal components of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or l...

Page 129: ...ut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screws indicated by the arrows below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity ...

Page 130: ...rading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory 6 Grasp the insulation sheet 1 tab and flip open the sheet The insulation sheet is equipped for module protection Do not pull it so hard as to damage the sheet ...

Page 131: ... the currently installed memory module as follows Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging ...

Page 132: ...f the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation as it may cause damage to the slot and the module Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection 10 Replace the memory module compartment cover 11 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 1...

Page 133: ...the amount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 3 Click System Information and System Information You can view the amount of system memory in the right pane If the additional memory does not appear repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer ...

Page 134: ...35 Care and Maintenance Information page 138 Handling Your Computer page 139 Handling the LCD Screen page 141 Using the Power Source page 142 Handling the Built in Camera page 143 Handling Discs page 144 Using the Battery Pack page 145 Handling Memory Stick page 146 Handling the Built in Storage Device page 147 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 148 Using the TPM page 149 ...

Page 135: ... not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs blankets couches beds or near draperies that may block its air vents Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Power Source Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or this could cause a fire To disconnect the cord pull it out by holding the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you...

Page 136: ...k away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock such as dropping it on a hard surface If you are not using your computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack If you have not used the battery pack for a consider...

Page 137: ...e 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 Memory Stick Keep Memory Stick and Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of ...

Page 138: ...n Camera Clean the lens protection cover of the built in camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the cover is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the cover as it is sensitive to pressure Discs Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray whic...

Page 139: ...ng magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the equipment may cause the computer to malfunction Your computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this occurs relocate the computer a ...

Page 140: ...lid or lifting your computer The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to malfunction To open the computer hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with the other To carry the computer with the lid open be sure to hold the computer with both hands Use a carrying case specially designed to carry your com...

Page 141: ...ual image disappears after a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the m...

Page 142: ...th other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or a shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device helps prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction ...

Page 143: ...ches on the cover and such scratches will appear on the captured images Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built in camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause the camera to malfunction The built in camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port ...

Page 144: ...Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Be sure to hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown below Never affix an adhesive label to a disc This will affect the use of the disc and may result in irreparable damage ...

Page 145: ...peratures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require longer charging time While the battery pack is in use or being charged heat builds up in the battery pack This is normal and is not cause for concern You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after being fully charged it may be reaching the end of its life and should be rep...

Page 146: ...t Memory Stick get wet Do not use or store Memory Stick in a location subject to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with Memory Stick Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data When using Memory Stick Duo do not use a fine tipped pen to write on ...

Page 147: ...e configuration of your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard d...

Page 148: ...pair In case the built in storage device has to be initialized for example after the repair work the fingerprint templates will be lost You will have to register them all over again The maintenance and management of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liability for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management Before dis...

Page 149: ...le emergency recovery token file password reset token file and personal secret file and keep them safe and private from other people before sending your computer for repair The data stored in the TPM that is embedded on the motherboard may be lost or corrupted during the course of repair During the course of repair the TPM will also be replaced if the motherboard needs replacement In such a case u...

Page 150: ...up now check box is displayed after the setup select the check box and update the backup files The restore process using the backup files may fail if you do not set up the automatic backup operations The maintenance and management of TPM protected data must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liability for any defects arising out of your data maintenance and management ...

Page 151: ...re contacting VAIO Link Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Computer page 153 System Security page 162 Battery page 163 Built in Camera page 165 Internet page 167 Networking page 169 Bluetooth Technology page 173 Optical Discs page 177 Display page 181 Printing page 185 Microphone page 186 Speakers page 187 Touch Pad page 188 Keyboard page 189 Floppy Disks pa...

Page 152: ...152 n N Troubleshooting Audio Video page 191 Memory Stick page 193 Peripherals page 194 Docking Station page 195 ...

Page 153: ...UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapte...

Page 154: ...r computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart If the Windows Security window appears click Restart If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down your computer Unplug the AC adapter and leave the computer for about five minutes Then plug the AC adapter...

Page 155: ... keys and click the Shut down button If the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug...

Page 156: ...lick Restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To solve this p...

Page 157: ...m This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the current CPU speed instead of the maximum speed What should I do if my computer does not accept my password and returns a message Enter Onetime Password If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Pa...

Page 158: ...ranteed What should I do if I cannot remember the power on password If you have forgotten the power on password contact VAIO Link to reset it A reset fee will be charged Why doesn t my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed Some software applications or screen savers are designed to temporarily disable the feature of your operating system that turns off the computer screen or...

Page 159: ...ss the M or m key to select your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key 6 Press the or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key What should I do if I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy dis...

Page 160: ... created upon delivery of your computer 2 Select your keyboard layout from the drop down list and click Next 3 Select your operating system and click Next 4 Click VAIO Recovery Center 5 Click Restore Complete System and Start 6 Select Skip and click Next You will be prompted to select whether or not to keep the VAIO Value added content 7 Select No and click Next 8 Follow the on screen instructions...

Page 161: ... where the data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage 2 Click Disk Management under Storage in the left pane The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the center pane ...

Page 162: ...ontrol Panel 2 Click System and Security 3 Click Action Center 4 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do I keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the McAfee software program current with the latest updates from McAfee Inc To download and install the latest security updates follow these steps Your computer must be connected to the Internet to downl...

Page 163: ...outlet with the AC adapter it uses AC power even if the battery pack is installed When should I recharge the battery pack Recharge the battery pack when The battery pack is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink You have not used the battery pack for an extended period of time When should I replace the battery pack If the battery pack quickly runs out of power af...

Page 164: ...e running on battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while running on battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 28 for information on how you can manually acti...

Page 165: ... images captured under the fluorescent light may show reflections of light A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise If the lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See Built in Camera page 138 What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions The effect settings on your software application may cause dropped frames ...

Page 166: ...a images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g light source flicker etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if a shortcut key with the Fn key is used the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfuncti...

Page 167: ... the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Select Large icons or Small icons from View by in the upper right corner of the window 3 Click...

Page 168: ... is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your ISP do any of the following Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is...

Page 169: ... you want to connect your computer to a wireless LAN access point using the 5 GHz band make sure the option to use the 5 GHz band or both the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands is selected for Wireless LAN Settings in the VAIO Smart Network settings window Wireless LAN communication IEEE 802 11a standard using only the 5 GHz band available on selected models only is disabled by default Follow these steps to ...

Page 170: ...cation failure To change the settings follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings 3 Click Change advanced power settings 4 Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode 6 Select Maximum Performance from the drop down list both for On battery and Plugged in ...

Page 171: ...slow The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporaril...

Page 172: ... result in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 169 to change the settings What are channels Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access poi...

Page 173: ...t when the devices are within 10 meters of each other What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I want to communicate with Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on See the other device s manual for more information If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may no...

Page 174: ...re in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other 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 com...

Page 175: ...luetooth function when I log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth function may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights Why can t I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users If you switch users without logging off your system the Bluetooth devices will not work Be sure to...

Page 176: ...evice that you want to connect using the A2DP and select Control 3 Click SCMS T Settings 4 Click to cancel the Connect to a device only if it supports SCMS T content protection check box What should I do if the Bluetooth icon is not displayed on the taskbar Make sure that the switch next to Bluetooth is set to On in the VAIO Smart Network window To display the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar follow ...

Page 177: ...y cause loss of unsaved data 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Discs page 138 for instructions What should I do if the drive tray does not open Make sure your computer is on Press the drive eject button If the drive eject button does not work click Start and Computer right click the optical disc drive icon and select...

Page 178: ...e keys may cause loss of unsaved data 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Discs page 138 for instructions If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Press them once again The volume may have been minimized by the Fn F3 keys Keep pressing...

Page 179: ...uter 6 Double click your desired drive You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 7 Click OK to close the window Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible wi...

Page 180: ... to CD media Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver If you are using a CD R RW disc with an adhesive label affixed replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media Make sure you are ...

Page 181: ...g the Power Saving Modes page 27 for more information Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit If your computer is running on battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 20 for more information If the display output is directed to the external display press th...

Page 182: ...while using video image software or playing DVDs as it may cause unsuccessful playback display or unstable system operations Additionally it is recommended you disable your screen saver before starting DVD playback If the screen saver is enabled it may be activated during DVD playback and prevent the playback from running successfully Some screen savers have been found to even change the display r...

Page 183: ...videos In such a case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Screen resolution 2 Click the drop down list next to Resolution 3 Move the slider up to increase or down to decrease the screen resolution You can check the total amount of the graphics and video memory available Right click on the desktop select S...

Page 184: ...indows Aero To run Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop and select Personalize 2 Select your desired theme from Aero Themes For information about the Windows Aero features such as Windows Flip 3D see Windows Help and Support ...

Page 185: ...ur computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers 2 Right click the printer icon and select Properties 3 Click the Ports tab 4 Click to cancel the Enable bidirection...

Page 186: ... is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer How can I prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone ...

Page 187: ...olume loud enough to hear sound Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar What should I do if my external speakers do not work Check the suggestions in What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built in speakers page 187 Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound Make sure your speakers are designed...

Page 188: ...F4 keys do not work press the Windows key once and then the key several times select Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and keys press the Enter key select Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If ...

Page 189: ...hese steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region and then Change keyboards or other input methods under Region and Language 3 Click Change keyboards on the Keyboards and Languages tab 4 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...

Page 190: ...rive 2 Wait until the indicator light on the floppy disk drive turns off 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk and unplug the USB floppy disk drive from your computer 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by plugging the USB cable into the USB port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk M...

Page 191: ...rtup sound follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound 4 On the Sounds tab click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box 5 Click OK How do I change the sound output device If you do not hear sound from the device connected to a port such as the USB port HDMI output port optical output port or headphones jack you ...

Page 192: ...How do I change the sound output device page 191 2 On the Playback tab select the HDMI or S PDIF icon and click Properties 3 Click the Advanced tab 4 Select the sample rate and bit depth for example 48000 Hz 16 bit which the device supports 5 Click OK Why do sound interruptions and or dropped frames occur when I play high definition videos such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcor...

Page 193: ...es you want to keep 1 Copy the data from Memory Stick onto your built in storage device to save data or images 2 Format Memory Stick by following the steps in Formatting Memory Stick page 46 Can I copy images from a digital camera using Memory Stick Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with digital cameras that are compatible with Memory Stick Why can t I write data to Memory St...

Page 194: ...tlet Try using another USB port on your computer The driver software 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 pr...

Page 195: ... are using such devices and then try again If the above does not work shut down your computer and disconnect it from the docking station When the battery pack is running out of power you cannot disconnect your computer from the docking station Charge the battery pack or shut down the computer and then try again Be sure to return to the originally logged on user before disconnecting your computer f...

Page 196: ...stered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows Vista the Windows logo and BitLocker are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection Roxio Easy Media Creator is a trademark of Sonic Solutions WinDVD for VAIO and WinDVD BD for VAIO are tradema...

Page 197: ...f Koozyt Inc PlaceEngine was developed by Sony Computer Science Laboratories Inc and is licensed by Koozyt Inc XMB and xross media bar are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc AVCHD is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not s...

Page 198: ...s manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Sony Corporation is not liable and will not c...

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