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Internet Connections 

This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. The New
Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider
(ISP) or setting up an existing account. When you connect to the Internet, you can register your VAIO

®

 computer, use online

services, and gain access to Sony Computing Support. 

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Содержание PCG-K45 - VAIO - Mobile Pentium 4 3.2 GHz

Страница 1: ...left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer Go to the Sony Computing Support Web site to view the VAIO Computer Specifications which list your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information Fo...

Страница 2: ...Ergonomics and Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer Page 2 ...

Страница 3: ... on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Tilt the display to find the best viewing angle Also try adjusting the brightness setting of the display Following these suggestions can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue Lighting Choose a location where windows and l...

Страница 4: ...ent internal heat buildup Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block ventilation Leave a space of at least 8 inches 20 cm behind the back of the computer If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour befo...

Страница 5: ...ny makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting a telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Page 5 ...

Страница 6: ... soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen or canned compressed air Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Your computer is equipped with a cooling fan and heat sink that help your computer maintain a safe operating temperature These areas must be kept clean and free from debris such as dust dirt pet hair or other particles that can restrict the flow of air If dust is allowed to...

Страница 7: ...e screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal 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 blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of ...

Страница 8: ...Computer Features Locating Controls and Ports Using the Touch Pad Using Memory Stick Media Page 8 ...

Страница 9: ...ight buttons 2 Num lock indicator 10 Wireless LAN switch 3 Caps lock indicator 11 Wireless LAN indicator 4 Scroll lock indicator 12 Memory Stick media indicator 5 Power indicator 13 Memory Stick media slot 6 Battery indicator 14 Keyboard 7 Power button 15 Speakers 8 Touch pad 16 Computer screen LCD Back Page 9 ...

Страница 10: ...onnect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port Left 1 Air vent 5 PC Card slot 2 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 6 AV OUT jack 3 USB 2 0 ports 7 Microphone jack 4 PC Card eject button 8 Headphone jack Page 10 ...

Страница 11: ...Right 1 Battery bay 3 Optical drive 2 Optical drive eject button optical drive indicator and manual eject hole Bottom 1 Memory bay 2 Hard disk drive bay 3 Air fan and vents Page 11 ...

Страница 12: ...ight buttons 2 Num lock indicator 10 Wireless LAN switch 3 Caps lock indicator 11 Wireless LAN indicator 4 Scroll lock indicator 12 Memory Stick media indicator 5 Power indicator 13 Memory Stick media slot 6 Battery indicator 14 Keyboard 7 Power button 15 Speakers 8 Touch pad 16 Computer screen LCD Back Page 12 ...

Страница 13: ...onnect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port Left 1 Air vent 5 PC Card slot 2 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port 6 AV OUT jack 3 USB 2 0 ports 7 Microphone jack 4 PC Card eject button 8 Headphone jack Page 13 ...

Страница 14: ...Right 1 Battery bay 3 Optical drive 2 Optical drive eject button optical drive indicator and manual eject hole Bottom 1 Memory bay 2 Hard disk drive bay 3 Air fan and vents Page 14 ...

Страница 15: ...Using the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Page 15 ...

Страница 16: ...liding one finger while pressing the left button Equivalent to using the mouse to drag an item Moving your finger along the right edge of the touch pad Equivalent to scrolling vertically The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch pad scroll feature Moving your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally Equivalent to scrolling horizontally The scroll function is av...

Страница 17: ...ngs The Mouse Properties dialog box appears To enable the touch pad 1 Press the Windows key The Start menu appears 2 Press P until All Programs is selected and press Enter 3 Press V until VAIO Control Center is selected and press Enter The VAIO Control Center dialog box appears 4 Select the List tab view 5 Use the arrow keys to select Built in Pointing Device and press Enter 6 Press the Tab key to...

Страница 18: ...y to stop playback and restart the computer If you are still experiencing problems make sure another mouse is not installed You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See To enable the touch pad How do I change the left and right button assignments If your computer is interpreting a single click as a double click or a left click as a right click you may want to ...

Страница 19: ...rsatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The medium is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Page 19 ...

Страница 20: ...nly transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content can be recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick Duo media Provides the same features and benefits of MagicGate Memory Stick media in a form that is 1 3 smaller in size Memory Stick media Provide...

Страница 21: ...sert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks Inserting Memory Stick Media Page 21 ...

Страница 22: ...t copy or organize your Memory Stick images or data If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick media then follow these steps To view the contents 1 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click Sony MemoryStick The Sony MemoryStick window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Page 22 ...

Страница 23: ... Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the write protect tab of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write Protect Tab Page 23 ...

Страница 24: ...ory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Back up important data before formatting the media To format Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot See To insert Memory Stick media for more information 2 From the Start menu point to All Programs 3 Point to Memory Stick Utility and click Memory Stick Formatter 4 If a Warnin...

Страница 25: ... press Enter to continue This enables the media to finish reading or writing data To remove Memory Stick media 1 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media 2 Make sure the access light is off 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 4 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out Page 25 ...

Страница 26: ...y is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static ...

Страница 27: ...Mice and Keyboards Using the Keyboard Connecting External Mice and Keyboards Page 27 ...

Страница 28: ...lar to a typewriter s but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Key descriptions Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicator Lights Combinations and functions with the Fn key Page 28 ...

Страница 29: ...Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Ctrl Alt Shift keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer...

Страница 30: ...equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Page 30 ...

Страница 31: ...electing Search from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computer from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Dis...

Страница 32: ... enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Num Lock Press this key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off Caps Lock Press this key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press Shift while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to t...

Страница 33: ...d Fn F6 Increases the screen brightness when then the Fn key is pressed and the F6 key is tapped Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected external device such as a monitor or projector and both the LCD and external device Select one display at a time when playing a DVD Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 may not work Fn F12 Puts the system...

Страница 34: ... properly the device you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer For information about your computer s built in keyboard and key functions see Key descriptions Connecting a mouse or keyboard Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard Frequently asked questions Page 34 ...

Страница 35: ...ter 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start One USB port supports one USB connection 2 If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation some devices require separate ...

Страница 36: ...e or keyboard when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the mouse or keyboard when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a mouse or keyboard Unplug the USB cable from the USB port Page 36 ...

Страница 37: ...l Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you still cannot use the pointer restart the computer You can restart the computer three different ways Press the Windows key and press U When the Turn Off Computer window appears press R Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight the menu bar...

Страница 38: ...ry and an AC adapter This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 38 ...

Страница 39: ... battery is not charged when you unpack it To use your computer immediately attach the supplied AC adapter and use it to power your computer See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your battery Page 39 ...

Страница 40: ...connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Page 40 ...

Страница 41: ...mputer 2 Press the power button until the power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer If you hold the power button down the computer turns off 3 If the computer screen is too dark or too bright follow these steps to adjust the brightness To increase brightness press the Fn key and tap the F6 key To decrease brightness press the Fn key and tap the F5 key Page 41 ...

Страница 42: ...t To charge it for future use install the battery and then connect the AC adapter to power your computer The battery charges from AC power regardless if the computer is on or off For information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power Page 42 ...

Страница 43: ...y detects the battery Inserting a Battery 3 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and attached devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode at all If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently Also see To activate Hib...

Страница 44: ... remove the battery when the computer is on or off If the computer is on connect the AC adapter and exit a power saving mode before you remove the battery To remove a battery 1 Push the battery bay cover down to open it 2 Pull the battery out of the battery bay 3 Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks into place Removing a Battery Page 44 ...

Страница 45: ...ay the power icon on the taskbar 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Advanced tab and then select Always show icon on the taskbar in the Options box The power icon appears on the taskbar See the power icon descriptions below for more information You can roll...

Страница 46: ...uter is on or off However the battery will charge faster when the computer is off Charging the battery takes several hours See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the approximate time needed to charge your battery Charge the battery at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require more time to charge 1 Insert the battery into the battery bay 2 Connect the AC adapter ...

Страница 47: ... use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery away from all sources of heat Keep the battery dry Do not open or disassemble the battery Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock Battery life is shorter in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Page 47 ...

Страница 48: ...When should I recharge the battery When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long time When should I replace the battery If after charging the battery the battery power is still low the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should I be concerned that the installed battery is w...

Страница 49: ...g Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and power schemes to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Page 49 ...

Страница 50: ...ate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 8 percent regardless of the setting you select Since some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer 2 Click Stand By when the Turn off computer window appears The...

Страница 51: ...s window appears with the Power Schemes tab selected 3 Select a power scheme from the drop down menu in the Power schemes box Each power scheme is preset to utilize your power supply efficiently according to your computing functions Select the power scheme that best explains how you want to use your computer 4 Click Apply The computer detects your changes To create a power scheme 1 Click Start on ...

Страница 52: ...ust the power settings on your computer Once you have selected a power scheme under the Power Schemes tab you can modify it in the VAIO Power Management tab to enhance your computer s operations 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the VAIO Power Management tab a...

Страница 53: ...sing battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode at all If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently Also see To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Page 53 ...

Страница 54: ...Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 54 ...

Страница 55: ...he Internet The New Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 55 ...

Страница 56: ...ephone Cable Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may no...

Страница 57: ...t If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 57 ...

Страница 58: ...location information see Locating Controls and Ports Connecting an Ethernet Cable 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port and the other into the network connection To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a network connection 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Conn...

Страница 59: ...t If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 59 ...

Страница 60: ... You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the tabs to view options 4 Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes 5 Click OK Page 60 ...

Страница 61: ...ed with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is fr...

Страница 62: ...etup Wizard make it easy to gain access to remote and local area networks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and Support and then Networking and the Web Types of Networks The computers represented in this graphic may not be identical to the model you purchased Page 62 ...

Страница 63: ...een 10 and 100 Mbps To connect to a local area network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information Connecting an Ethernet Cable 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard appe...

Страница 64: ...work resources See Microsoft Windows Help by clicking Help and Support from the Start menu and then clicking Networking and the Web in the left panel To connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information 2 From the Start menu poin...

Страница 65: ...rom multiple wireless devices within a specific range A computer to computer ad hoc network is one in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or access point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home To connect to a wireless network Option 1 Use the VAIO Wirel...

Страница 66: ...puter comes with Bluetooth technology2 select the Enable Wireless LAN option on the Wireless Device Switch window and then click OK You may also double click the Wireless LAN ON or Bluetooth ON icon on the Taskbar Notification area to open the Wireless Device Switch window Wireless Device Switch 4 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Net...

Страница 67: ... 8 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 9 Click Connect Wireless Network Connection If the network does not appear in the list of available wireless networks 1 On the Wireless Network Connection window click Change advanced settings under Related Tasks The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the Wireless Networks tab if it is not already selected Wir...

Страница 68: ... network key in the Network key box if it is required by the selected authentication method 8 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 9 Click OK The network name appears in the Preferred networks list box To set up a computer to computer ad hoc network The computer to computer ad hoc network is only supported by the IEEE 802 11b wireless standard 1 Move the Wireless LAN switch to ON ...

Страница 69: ...a Encryption menu 8 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 9 Type the WEP network key in the Network key box if it is required by the selected authentication method 10 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 11 Click to select This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used 12 Click OK 13 Click OK a second time on the ...

Страница 70: ...ata loss To disconnect from a computer to computer ad hoc network 1 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears 3 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Proper...

Страница 71: ...n To check your network connection status 1 Click Start on the taskbar and click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 Under LAN or High Speed Internet click the enabled network connection to open the connection status window Wireless Network Connection Status Page 71 ...

Страница 72: ...nicated via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Why is the communication speed interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer rate via an access point when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard is 4 5 Mbps and IEEE802 11g stand...

Страница 73: ...The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software programs operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a C ...

Страница 74: ...rk Setup Wizard 4 Follow the on screen Network Setup Wizard instructions 5 When you are prompted type in a unique computer name for each computer You will use this unique name to differentiate the two computers once they are networked together The Workgroup name should remain the same for the two networked computers 6 When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on screen instructions click Start on t...

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Страница 76: ...sconnect VAIO computers when the computers are on 1 Close all open files that are shared with the connected computers 2 Unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on each computer To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are off Unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on each computer Page 76 ...

Страница 77: ...oth computers For more information see Connecting VAIO computers 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came wi...

Страница 78: ...CDs and DVDs Creating CDs DVDs with Sony Software Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs Playing DVDs Page 78 ...

Страница 79: ...DVDs depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical drive installed on your computer Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below Page 79 ...

Страница 80: ... Click to DVD Make picture or personal video DVDs Use JPEG BMP of TIFF files for slide shows import MPEG AVI or Microsoft DVR MS files for video or capture footage from an i LINK IEEE 1394 camera or analog source Page 80 ...

Страница 81: ... for your Sony ATRAC CD Walkman or backup your existing collection of dicsc SonicStage Mastering Studio Make music CDs from your collection of vinyl records or cassette tapes Sonic RecordNow Make music CDs from MP3 WMA WAV and CDA files or backup your existing collection of discs Page 81 ...

Страница 82: ...Data Backup Sonic RecordNow Make custom data CDs or DVDs with drag and drop ease or backup your existing collection of discs Page 82 ...

Страница 83: ... disc clicks securely into place If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive cover blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To eject a disc 1 Turn on the computer or exit a ...

Страница 84: ...4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 84 ...

Страница 85: ...W Reads CD CD R and CD RW Writes to CD R and CD RW CD RW DVD ROM Reads CD CD R and CD RW Writes to CD R and CD RW Reads DVD and most DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Reads CD CD R and CD RW Writes to CD R and CD RW Reads DVD DVD R and DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW in most cases Writes to DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Reads CD CD R and CD RW Writes to CD R and CD RW Reads DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW Writes to DVD...

Страница 86: ...r playing CDs and DVDs Some programs have built in volume controls which you can adjust If there are no volume controls then adjust the volume of your computer s built in speakers by doing one of the following Using the Function keys An on screen display may appear notifying you when a change occurs To increase volume press the Fn key while tapping the F4 key To decrease volume press the Fn key wh...

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Страница 88: ... blank CD R or CD RWdisc into the optical drive For more information see Creating CDs DVDs with Sony Software If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action CD Drive 2 Open My Computer window by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously 3 In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy and either 4 Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To...

Страница 89: ...Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc 1 The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 89 ...

Страница 90: ... can play DVDs in your computer s optical drive and view the video on a TV or the computer screen The type of optical drive installed in or connected to your computer varies depending on the model you purchased Page 90 ...

Страница 91: ... of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start To connect a TV to your computer 1 Locate the A V OUT jack on the computer 2 Plug one end of an audio video AV cable not supplied into the A V OUT jack 3 Plug the other end of the AV cable into the audio and video ports on the TV Connecting a TV 4 Switch the TV input channel to external input See the guide that accompanied your TV for information on how t...

Страница 92: ...eed to restart the DVD software 6 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 7 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as InterVideo WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as InterVideo WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program Systems equipped with a CD RW DVD dri...

Страница 93: ...Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio video AV cable from the A V OUT jack on the computer Page 93 ...

Страница 94: ...n key while tapping the F6 key To decrease brightness press the Fn key while tapping the F5 key The lower the brightness the more battery power you conserve For more information on conserving battery power see Conserving Battery Power 3 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 4 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as InterVideo WinDVD by following these steps Click Start on the taskbar and point to ...

Страница 95: ...er and exit anti virus software Deactivate memory resident disc utilities to avoid data loss To write files to DVD media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer See Connecting the AC adapter for more information 2 Insert a blank DVD R or DVD RW disc into the optical drive See Creating CDs DVDs with Sony Software for more information 3 Click Start All Programs and select the DVD software program y...

Страница 96: ...open Make sure the computer is on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work click Start on the Windows taskbar and click My Computer Right click the optical drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole to the left of the Eject button What do I do i...

Страница 97: ... not use the computer for at least one hour Condensation can cause the computer to malfunction Why did the computer screen LCD go blank Your computer screen may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate If the computer is in LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using power saving modes for more information Ma...

Страница 98: ...ot work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Switching the display while a DVD is playing may cause the computer to malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Is the CD RW reading speed slower than the CD ROM or CD R reading speed Generally the CD RW reading speed is slower than the CD ROM and the CD R reading speeds although reading speeds vary depending on the format you a...

Страница 99: ...Printer Connections Printing With Your Computer Page 99 ...

Страница 100: ...Your Computer Your computer is compatible with many popular printers However to ensure the best performance printers must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Page 100 ...

Страница 101: ...n the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to finish setting up the printer Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use To connect a parallel printer 1 Plug the pr...

Страница 102: ...ow these steps Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes If the computer recognizes the printer it will be listed in the Printers and Other Hardware window If the computer does not recognize the printer you may need to install the printer driver software See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use Page 102 ...

Страница 103: ... printer cable when the computer is on or off Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a printer Unplug the printer cable from the computer Page 103 ...

Страница 104: ...inter for more information If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer You may need to change the default printer port setting although this setting is generally correct for most printers 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box...

Страница 105: ...Floppy Disk and PC Card Connections Using a Floppy Disk Drive Using PC Cards Page 105 ...

Страница 106: ...Using a Floppy Disk Drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to your computer The floppy disk drive enables you to read or write data to a floppy disk Page 106 ...

Страница 107: ...mputer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Plug the USB cable with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port The Found New Hardware pop up message appears Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Page 107 ...

Страница 108: ...h the label facing up 2 Push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a Floppy Disk Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Close all programs that access the floppy disk 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the Eject button and remove the disk To avoid losing data do not push...

Страница 109: ...Protecting floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets direct sunlight and heat sources Page 109 ...

Страница 110: ...To disconnect the drive while the computer is on 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the floppy drive in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the floppy drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe t...

Страница 111: ...Storing a floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Storing a Floppy Disk Drive Page 111 ...

Страница 112: ...Eject button and remove the disk 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windows taskbar Turn Off Computer and then Restart Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive See Inserting and removing floppy disk...

Страница 113: ...rive or Network Interface Card NIC See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer These slots are compatible with CardBus If your computer has more than one PC Card slot use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card Page 113 ...

Страница 114: ...ard into the slot this may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not damage the connector pins but damage may occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the PC Card slot while the computer is being transported Inserting a PC Card Page 114...

Страница 115: ...y Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the PC Card is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 5 Push the Eject button The Eject button pops out 6 Push the Eject button a second time The PC Card p...

Страница 116: ...the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart your computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting PC Cards for more information You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use Why does an exclama...

Страница 117: ...Audio and Video Connections Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Changing Video Memory Size Using Speakers Using Microphones Page 117 ...

Страница 118: ...duct contains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i L...

Страница 119: ... device The i LINK port supports transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the programs you use See the help guide that accompanied your program for more information To connect an i LINK digital video recorder 1 Turn on the digital video DV device and the computer 2 Plug t...

Страница 120: ...ct the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off Simply unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on the computer Disconnecting the cable when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 120 ...

Страница 121: ...amera recorder three different ways Select one set of instructions from the following list If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled programs the Digital Video Device window appears when you connect the camera to the computer Select the program you want to use in this window and click OK Click Start and click All Programs Select a program in which to view your image...

Страница 122: ...rademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and pro...

Страница 123: ...Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Page 123 ...

Страница 124: ... a computer monitor 1 Make sure the computer monitor is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port on the computer 3 If it is not already on turn on the computer monitor 4 Press the Fn F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both the computer and monitor See Selecting a display for more information Connecting a Computer Monitor Page 124 ...

Страница 125: ...If you are using a multimedia computer monitor which has built in speakers and a microphone you will also need to plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack on your computer to hear sound To locate the Monitor port and Headphone jack see Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting a Projector 3 Turn on the device if it is not already...

Страница 126: ...isplay at a time before playing a DVD You cannot use the Fn F7 function to switch between the LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive To switch the display using the Display Properties settings Depending on the external display you may need to connect the display to the computer before you turn the computer on 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel and A...

Страница 127: ...y change the monitor or TV setting by clicking on the Primary icon on the display panel of your choice You may not be able to display the computer screen LCD and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using Page 127 ...

Страница 128: ...t the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the display or Monitor VGA cable from your computer s port Disconnecting the external display when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 128 ...

Страница 129: ...apter 2 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 3 While restarting press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears 4 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Advanced tab 5 Press the Down Arrow key to select UMA Video Memory Size and press Enter A window appears with a list of memory size options 6 Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow keys to selec...

Страница 130: ...h to enhance the sound quality of your computer you can purchase and connect external speakers If you want to purchase speakers make sure the speakers are designed for computer use You can shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 130 ...

Страница 131: ...ield may damage the data stored on the floppy disks To connect speakers to your computer 1 Turn down the volume of the speakers 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack on the computer 3 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the speaker Connecting Speakers See the guide that accompanied your speakers for more information on its installation and use Page 131 ...

Страница 132: ...Disconnecting speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphone jack on the computer Page 132 ...

Страница 133: ...to decrease volume 3 Click to cancel any Mute check boxes that are selected Sound device Function Volume Control Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones Wave Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume Microphone1 Adjust the internal or external microphone volume Telephony1 Adjust the modem or telephone volume ...

Страница 134: ...lick Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties window appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window which lists the hardware devices appears 4 Double click DVD CD ROM drives 5 Double click the listed drive name and click the Properties tab 6 Click the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already select...

Страница 135: ...is using battery power make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See that program s help guide for more information Your speakers may be set to mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled See Adjusting the ...

Страница 136: ...ect an external microphone to your computer however make sure your microphone is designed for computer use If you wish to purchase a microphone shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 136 ...

Страница 137: ...crophone jack1 on the computer Connecting a Microphone See the guide that accompanied your microphone for more information on its installation and use 1 A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 137 ...

Страница 138: ...Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the microphone cable from the Microphone jack on the computer Page 138 ...

Страница 139: ... Microphone column if it is not already selected Close the Recording Control window 7 Click Start and select All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder The Sound Sound Recorder window appears For help using Sound Recorder click Help in the Sound Recorder window To adjust the volume for recording sound You can only adjust the volume for recording in the Recording Control window ...

Страница 140: ...hy doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer See Connecting a microphone for more information Page 140 ...

Страница 141: ...nstalled in your computer and the type of module that is compatible with your computer See Welcome for a link to your computer s specifications Also read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures before you upgrade your computer s memory Precautions and Procedures Removing and Installing Memory Modules Confirming Added Memory Capacity Page 141 ...

Страница 142: ...objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity ...

Страница 143: ... computer becomes extremely hot during operation Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Turn the computer over and use an appropriate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screw s on the memory bay To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screw s 5 Remove the cover 6 Touch a metal object such as the conn...

Страница 144: ...ule 2 Push the module down until it snaps into place 3 When the module is correctly seated close the memory bay 4 Replace the fastening screw s on the memory bay 5 Make sure the system recognizes the new memory module See Confirming Added Memory Capacity for more information Page 144 ...

Страница 145: ...rt on the Windows taskbar point to All Programs and then click VAIO Control Center 3 Double click System Information The System Information dialog box appears 4 Make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed The displayed memory size may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter Page 145 ...

Страница 146: ...earn how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your VAIO computer Refer to these solutions before contacting Sony Computing Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting Your Computer Page 146 ...

Страница 147: ...e BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter 3 Press the Down Arrow key to select System Time and then set the time hour minute second Press Enter 4 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears 5 Press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears 6 Se...

Страница 148: ...es not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Windows Task Manager Pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button or switch may cause los...

Страница 149: ...CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press and hold the Windows key and press D twice What do I do if my program stops responding or crashes Try restarting your computer 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Restart If restarting your computer does not w...

Страница 150: ...Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software Page 150 ...

Страница 151: ...ft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit Sony Computing Support at htt...

Страница 152: ...you can easily give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 DVgate Plus Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your vi...

Страница 153: ...sily view the contents of an entire folder create your own photo albums and make prints Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Quattro Pro Corel Corporation Web site http www corel com Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support quicken RecordNow Sonic Solutions Web site http support sonic com SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc The Sonic...

Страница 154: ...O Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Components is a software plug in for Adobe Premiere software that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Media Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share m...

Страница 155: ... computer all through an elegant next generation interface You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO computers on your network On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD drive VAIO Zone enables you to record video and slide shows of pictures to DVD On VAIO computer models with a built in TV tuner VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder enabling you to record TV program...

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