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Connecting a mouse or keyboard

If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on, you may need to restart the computer for it to recognize
the device.

To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer

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.)

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

driver software installation. See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information

Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard

To connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard

Connect the port replicator to the computer.

Plug the PS/2 cable of the mouse or keyboard into the PS/2 port.

Connecting PS/2 Mouse or Keyboard

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Содержание Vaio PCG-GRT170

Страница 1: ...reinstalled software programs In the 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 View the VAIO Computer Specifications which lists your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information such as d...

Страница 2: ...O computer comes with a battery 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 Page 2 ...

Страница 3: ...u receive your computer To charge the battery and begin using the computer immediately insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power Page 3 ...

Страница 4: ...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 4 ...

Страница 5: ...power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer If you continue to press the power button 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 and F5 keys and then press the Up Arrow or the Right Arrow key To decrease brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press the Down Arrow or the Left Ar...

Страница 6: ...information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power for more information When operating your computer on battery power your computer s CPU speed is reduced The battery that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase The brightness of your computer screen automatically dims when you switch from AC power to battery power To increase the bright...

Страница 7: ...the multipurpose bay When the computer uses the second battery the Battery 2 indicator turns on Inserting the Second Battery 3 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place The weight saver stabilizes the battery Inserting the Weight Saver 4 Lock the weight saver RELEASE switch Locking the Weight Saver Page 7 ...

Страница 8: ...ofile icon depending on the model you purchased The PowerPanel dialog box appears 2 On the Battery tab click Primary Battery in the Battery Switch box 3 Click OK 2 Turn the computer over and unlock the weight saver and the multipurpose bay Unlocking the Second Battery 3 Pull the weight saver and battery gently from the multipurpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay to protect...

Страница 9: ...Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Page 9 ...

Страница 10: ...sible setting without being completely off Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of power Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the setting you select Since some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode 1 Press the Fn an...

Страница 11: ... half hour Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while conserving power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your syst...

Страница 12: ... that you want to change See the following table for a description of each power profile 5 Make your changes from the drop down menu 6 Click File and click Save Power profile Description CPU Control1 Controls the processor speed You can select either Performance Adaptive or Battery Life These selections are listed in order from the greatest to least amount of power consumed System Standby Timer Co...

Страница 13: ...ndby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the hard disk drive when the system is idle This setting only turns off power to the hard disk drive i LINK Port Controls power to the i LINK port Disabling power to the i LINK port conserves power Memory Stick Port Power saving Controls power to the Memory Stick media slot Disabling power to the Memory Stick media slot conserve...

Страница 14: ...askbar Click and drag the edge of the Battery Information toolbar to the left until it is in clear view The total charge remaining in the battery is listed in percent and real time values Battery Information Toolbar The Battery Information Toolbar may appear slightly different on your computer depending on the number of batteries your computer supports Percentage indicator Displays the percentage ...

Страница 15: ...on on the battery Alarms tab Displays the alarm settings which notify you when the battery is fully charged or too low You can change your computer s alarm settings on this window Click Help in the lower right corner of the window for more information To view the Power Meter window 1 Double click the Power icon The Power Meter window appears You can also rollover the Power icon to view the remaini...

Страница 16: ...isplay 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 Page 16 ...

Страница 17: ...Battery 4 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place If a port replicator is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate If you are using battery power save your data freq...

Страница 18: ...puter to avoid damaging the battery Remove the battery when the computer is off To remove a battery 1 Make sure the computer is off 2 Push the battery bay cover down to open it 3 Pull the battery out of the battery bay Removing a Battery 4 Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks into place Page 18 ...

Страница 19: ...ifications 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 If you want to charge more than one battery insert the second battery into the computer See To insert a second battery for more information 2 Connect the AC adapter to the com...

Страница 20: ...s in use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery away from heat sources 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 20 ...

Страница 21: ...Using Audio Video Features Using Special Buttons Your VAIO computer is equipped with several audio and video oriented function buttons Volume Up Volume Down and Magnify screen Page 21 ...

Страница 22: ...Using Audio Video Features Using Special Buttons Your VAIO computer is equipped with several audio and video oriented function buttons Volume Up Volume Down and Magnify screen Page 22 ...

Страница 23: ...ume Up and Down buttons control the audio output on your computer 2 Volume Up The Volume Up and Down buttons control the audio output on your computer 3 Magnify The Magnify button located next to the computer s power button works as a screen resolution toggle button By pressing it you can alternate between different screen resolutions 4 Power The Power button turns your computer on or off Page 23 ...

Страница 24: ...oduct 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 ...

Страница 25: ...l 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 ...

Страница 26: ...ect 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 26 ...

Страница 27: ...digital video camera 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 ...

Страница 28: ...Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Page 28 ...

Страница 29: ...er 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 You cannot use the Monitor VGA port on your computer when a port replicator is connected to the computer Use the Monitor VGA p...

Страница 30: ...a multimedia computer monitor or projector 1 Plug the device into an AC outlet 2 Plug the device cable into the Monitor VGA port on your computer If you are using a multimedia computer monitor which has built in speakers and a microphone 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 S...

Страница 31: ...combination to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both See Selecting a display for more information See the guide that accompanied your projector for more information on its installation and use Page 31 ...

Страница 32: ...es the display between the computer screen LCD a connected TV and both the LCD and TV Select one display LCD or TV when playing a DVD Connect the TV cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work You cannot use the Fn F7 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive You may not be able to display the computer screen LCD and an external dis...

Страница 33: ...connect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the 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 33 ...

Страница 34: ...sh 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 34 ...

Страница 35: ...field 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 35 ...

Страница 36: ...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 36 ...

Страница 37: ...ume and down 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 CD Audio Adjust the volume of the CD in the optical drive Microphone Adjust the internal or exter...

Страница 38: ...es window appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window which lists the hardware devices appears 4 Double click the name of the optical drive such as DVD CD ROM drives1 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 selected 1 The read write drive lett...

Страница 39: ...icrophone to your computer to enhance the sound input to your computer 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 39 ...

Страница 40: ... microphone Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone jack1 on the computer Connecting a Microphone 1 A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 40 ...

Страница 41: ...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 41 ...

Страница 42: ... selected Close the Recording Control window 5 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 1 Right click the Volume icon on the ta...

Страница 43: ... 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 Page 43 ...

Страница 44: ... 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 Page 44 ...

Страница 45: ...ted to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Connect y...

Страница 46: ...t 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 Connection Wizard appears New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next If the Location I...

Страница 47: ... 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 47 ...

Страница 48: ...d Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to 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 48 ...

Страница 49: ...t 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone cable 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 To connect the unit to the network see Using Ethernet and dial up connections or contact your network administrator You ...

Страница 50: ...og box follow the on screen instructions 4 Click Connect to the network at my workplace and then click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions 6 Ask your network administrator for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to an existing network Page 50 ...

Страница 51: ...cture network is one that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range A computer to computer ad hoc network is one in which a local networ...

Страница 52: ...ld be between 5 and 13 ASCII characters or 10 to 26 hexadecimal characters 6 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 7 Click Connect If the network does not appear in the Available wireless networks list box 1 Click Advanced on the Wireless Network Connection dialog box The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Properties Dialog Box 2 C...

Страница 53: ...ss point for more information 4 Make sure the Data encryption WEP enabled check box is selected 5 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 6 Type the network key in the Network key box The key should be between 5 and 13 ASCII characters or 10 to 26 hexadecimal characters 7 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 8 Click OK The network name appears in the...

Страница 54: ...ialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Dialog Box 3 Click Advanced The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Connection Properties Dialog Box 4 Click Add The Wireless network properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Properties Dialog Box Page 54 ...

Страница 55: ...work key box 10 Click to select This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used 11 Click OK The network name appears in the Preferred networks list box 12 Click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears Advanced Dialog Box 13 Click to select Computer to computer ad hoc networks only and then click Close To disconnect from a wireless network For computers with built...

Страница 56: ...work Connection dialog box appears 2 Click Advanced The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 3 On the Wireless Network tab click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears 4 Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close Page 56 ...

Страница 57: ...o 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 Window Page 57 ...

Страница 58: ...de you want to play facing down Inserting a Disc 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the 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 ...

Страница 59: ...does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button 4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 59 ...

Страница 60: ...de you want to play facing down Inserting a Disc 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the 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 ...

Страница 61: ...does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button 4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 61 ...

Страница 62: ... Plays CD CD R and CD RW CD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW CD RW DVD ROM Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD and most DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD DVD R and DVD RW Records to DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Plays CD CD R and CD RW Records to CD R and CD RW Plays DVD DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW Records to...

Страница 63: ...e for 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 and F4 keys and then press or To decrease volume press the Fn a...

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Страница 65: ...CD RW disc into the optical drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action CD Drive Window 2 Open Windows Explorer 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 Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical drive1 name Drag the file s or folder s onto the o...

Страница 66: ...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 66 ...

Страница 67: ...Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in your computer s optical drive and view the video on your computer screen or on a TV Page 67 ...

Страница 68: ... 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 69: ...ck Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD program 6 Select a display 1 Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information The Fn F7 keys will not work once a DVD is inserted into the ...

Страница 70: ...Disconnecting your computer from a TV Simply unplug the audio video AV cable from the A V OUT jack on the computer Page 70 ...

Страница 71: ...rom the shortcut menu and then select DVD from the submenu You can also select Automatic Profile Selection which sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the optical drive See Conserving Battery Power for more information 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 3 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and...

Страница 72: ...nserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for more information 3 Click Start All Programs and select the DVD software program you want to use from the submenu For directions on how to use your DVD software programs see the VAIO Multimedia Software Guide To open this guide follow these steps 1 Click Start and Help and Support 2 Click VAIO Multimedia The VAIO Multimedia Software Guide appears You can also r...

Страница 73: ...uter Features 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 73 ...

Страница 74: ...uter Features 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 74 ...

Страница 75: ...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 76: ...Using Memory Stick Media Your VAIO computer is equipped with a Memory Stick slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick media Page 76 ...

Страница 77: ...tible Memory Stick PRO devices VAIO computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only Currently high speed data transfer and the MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate...

Страница 78: ...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 78 ...

Страница 79: ...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 79 ...

Страница 80: ... 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 80 ...

Страница 81: ...aved to it Before you reformat Memory 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 click My Computer The My Computer window appears 3 Right click Son...

Страница 82: ...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 Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject comple...

Страница 83: ...drive 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 83 ...

Страница 84: ...Card 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 84...

Страница 85: ...ove 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 Release button The Release button pops out 6 Push the Release button a second time The PC Card ...

Страница 86: ...ed version of the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system Under certain conditions some third party software applications may not function properly To Change the Language Option 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears...

Страница 87: ...Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats shortcut menu to view the available country choices Select the desired country 4 Click Customize to change the number currency time and date settings ...

Страница 88: ...Start and then Control Panel 2 In the left panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click UI Design Selector 4 Click or to view the designs 5 Click Apply to select a design that appears in the center window The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design of certain Sony programs will match the UI Design Selector window 6 Click OK Page 88 ...

Страница 89: ...onnections 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 89 ...

Страница 90: ...printer for more information To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on your computer or port replicator if applicable See Locating Controls and Ports in 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 The Found New Hardware Wizard appears Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that acco...

Страница 91: ... 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 91 ...

Страница 92: ...Start 2 Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer 3 Restart your computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions 4 Make sure the computer recognizes the printer Follow these steps Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then Printers and Faxes If the computer recognizes the pr...

Страница 93: ...cator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only Port Replicator Back Panel 1 USB 2 0 port high full low speed 8 Optical Out port 2 Serial port 9 Printer port 3 Audio In jacks 10 Audio Out jacks 4 Monitor VGA port 11 Video Out jack 5 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 12 S V...

Страница 94: ...cator shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only Port Replicator Back Panel 1 USB 2 0 port high full low speed 8 Optical Out port 2 Serial port 9 Printer port 3 Audio In jacks 10 Audio Out jacks 4 Monitor VGA port 11 Video Out jack 5 Network Ethernet port 10BASE T 100BASE TX 12 S V...

Страница 95: ... until the port replicator connector is completely visible lift and remove the port replicator cover to display the port replicator connector Removing the Port Replicator Cover You can charge the battery by installing it before you connect the port replicator The battery automatically charges once you connect the AC adapter 3 Align the connector on the bottom of the computer with the port replicat...

Страница 96: ...Securing a Port Replicator 5 Make sure the port replicator is securely fastened to the computer 6 Turn on the computer Page 96 ...

Страница 97: ...ta loss 2 Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord 3 Pull the release latches on each side of the port replicator to release the computer from the port replicator Releasing a Computer from a Port Replicator 4 Lift the computer away from the port replicator Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 97 ...

Страница 98: ...yboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 98 ...

Страница 99: ...yboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer s keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s keyboard you can use the additional keys on the computer s keyboard to perform specific computer related tasks Page 99 ...

Страница 100: ...ograms F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one program to the next The Escape key cancels commands 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 The operator keys provide a variety of commands For example in many programs instead of choosing the Sa...

Страница 101: ...earch 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 Displays the ...

Страница 102: ... 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 103: ... and then press the or key Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected TV and both the LCD and TV Select one display LCD or TV when playing a DVD Connect the TV cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work You cannot use the Fn F7 function to switch between LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Fn F12 Puts the system into Hibernat...

Страница 104: ...ce and Keyboards Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards To function properly the device you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Page 104 ...

Страница 105: ... 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 driver software installation See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard To connect a PS 2 ...

Страница 106: ... 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 or PS 2 cable from the USB or PS 2 port Page 106 ...

Страница 107: ...your computer s memory make sure you read the safety information in Precautions and Procedures For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your computer see the Welcome page to view the VAIO Computer Specifications Page 107 ...

Страница 108: ...stances or 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 e...

Страница 109: ...t 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 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricit...

Страница 110: ...nto 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 110 ...

Страница 111: ... to All Programs and then point to Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 4 On the About This Computer tab make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter Sony Notebo...

Страница 112: ...Floppy Disk Drives 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 112 ...

Страница 113: ...Floppy Disk Drives 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 113 ...

Страница 114: ...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 114 ...

Страница 115: ...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 116: ...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 116 ...

Страница 117: ...ect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off by simply disconnecting the USB cable from the computer Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 117 ...

Страница 118: ...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 118 ...

Страница 119: ... make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the comp...

Страница 120: ... make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the comp...

Страница 121: ... make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait one minute Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery Turn on the power Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the comp...

Страница 122: ...our 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 Select Yes and press Enter 7 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Setup Confirmation window appears again 8 Select Yes and press Enter...

Страница 123: ... the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive then remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears 6 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu 7 Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load default values for all ...

Страница 124: ...ss the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does 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 compu...

Страница 125: ...ese steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press U 3 Press R to select restart 3 If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and ...

Страница 126: ...ght click the CPU icon or Profile icon depending on the model you purchased 2 Select Edit Create Profiles The AC Power Profile Editor window appears 3 Double click System to open the System submenu if it is not already open 4 Double click CPU Fan Control and select Level 1 Quiet 5 Restart your computer See PowerPanel Help for more information To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes 1 Click ...

Страница 127: ... slower CPU speed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed Page 127 ...

Страница 128: ...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 Page 128 ...

Страница 129: ...Battery How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 129 ...

Страница 130: ...Battery How do I know when the battery is charged To determine the remaining battery charge see Locating battery information Page 130 ...

Страница 131: ...When is the computer using AC power When the computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed Page 131 ...

Страница 132: ...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 Page 132 ...

Страница 133: ...When should I replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Page 133 ...

Страница 134: ...Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm No it is normal for the battery to be warm when it is powering the computer Page 134 ...

Страница 135: ...tery 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 See To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Page 135 ...

Страница 136: ...nate mode Follow these steps 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 Hibernate tab 4 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation Page 136 ...

Страница 137: ...k 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 proper con...

Страница 138: ...k 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 proper con...

Страница 139: ...nd the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Page 139 ...

Страница 140: ...nd the wall jack Make sure the telephone cable is working Plug the cable into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Page 140 ...

Страница 141: ...er PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps 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 not experien...

Страница 142: ...ructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 142 ...

Страница 143: ...ructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the Wireless LAN switch on the computer on Make sure power to the access point is on Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks window Make sure the encryption key is correct Page 143 ...

Страница 144: ...structions supplied with the access point Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Page 144 ...

Страница 145: ...o maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point inst...

Страница 146: ...pted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b standard High rate stream transfers with MPEG2 data may lower this rate Page 146 ...

Страница 147: ...large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones Move the computer closer to the access point Make sure the access point connection is intact For more information see Checking your network connection status Change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Page 147 ...

Страница 148: ...802 11a device Computers with built in wireless LAN support the IEEE 802 11b standard only Devices connecting to a wireless LAN using the IEEE 802 11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE 802 11b standard Page 148 ...

Страница 149: ...requency 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 point refer to connectivity information contained in your access point instructions Page 149 ...

Страница 150: ...Microphone Why 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 Page 150 ...

Страница 151: ...Microphone Why 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 Page 151 ...

Страница 152: ...Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer Page 152 ...

Страница 153: ...Mouse What do I do if the computer doesn t recognize the mouse Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the port Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer Page 153 ...

Страница 154: ...er 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 and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down Press Enter and then press R Press and hold the power button When the computer...

Страница 155: ...me control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery s is inserted properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source S...

Страница 156: ...me control make sure the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphones jack disconnect the cable and use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery s is inserted properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source S...

Страница 157: ... 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 volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information Page 157 ...

Страница 158: ...ecognize the Fn F3 and Fn F4 keys if the correct speakers are not selected Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 On the Volume tab click Advanced in the Speaker settings box The Advanced Audio Properties window appears 3 On the Speakers tab select the correct speaker setup from the Speaker setup drop down menu Page 158 ...

Страница 159: ...eadphones if the CPU control is set to Automatic Profile Selection If your computer is using battery power use the preinstalled PowerPanel program to set the CPU control to Maximum Performance Follow these steps Right click the CPU icon or the Profile icon1 point to Profiles and select Maximum Performance 1 Profile icon available on selected models only Page 159 ...

Страница 160: ...ws Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the co...

Страница 161: ...ws Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to restart the computer If you still cannot restart your computer press and hold the power button to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the co...

Страница 162: ... as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out 3 Wipe off any remaining...

Страница 163: ... as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may damage the disc To clean the disc follow these steps 1 Hold the edge of the disc and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out 3 Wipe off any remaining...

Страница 164: ...d may be dirty or damaged Follow these steps 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and Restart 2 Eject the disc from the optical drive 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage If the disc is dirty see How do I maintain CDs and DVDs for instructions on how to clean it Page 164 ...

Страница 165: ...rive 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 near the Eject button Page 165 ...

Страница 166: ...ver software is installed Follow these steps 5 Click Start on the Windows taskbar click Control Panel Performance and Maintenance and System The System Properties window appears 6 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager in the Device Manager box A window with a listing of the computer s hardware devices appears If an X or an exclamation point appear on the listed device you may need to en...

Страница 167: ...See Using power saving modes for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If the display mode is set to external display use the Fn F7 key combination...

Страница 168: ... display resolution may not be properly set To adjust the display resolution see Selecting a display for more information It is recommended that you adjust the display resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller depending on the size of the external display screen Page 168 ...

Страница 169: ...How do I adjust the image on the TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the help guide that accompanied your display for more information Page 169 ...

Страница 170: ...g the A V Out jack plug the audio video AV cable into the computer before you start the computer To change the video resolution follow these instructions 1 Right click the desktop and select Properties from the shortcut menu The Display Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of...

Страница 171: ...r the computer screen LCD or the TV See Selecting a display for more information The Fn F7 key combination will not 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 Page 171 ...

Страница 172: ... Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media Pag...

Страница 173: ... Memory Stick media back up important data and confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick media onto your computer s hard disk to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick media using Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see Formatting Memory Stick media Pag...

Страница 174: ... protected data such as music Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Page 174 ...

Страница 175: ...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 Page 175 ...

Страница 176: ... static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Page 176 ...

Страница 177: ...e See the instructions that came with your media for more information on its use Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances Page 177 ...

Страница 178: ...e Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 178 ...

Страница 179: ...e Inserting PC Cards for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer See the instructions that accompanied your PC Card You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card Page 179 ...

Страница 180: ...es For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart your computer Page 180 ...

Страница 181: ...nserting 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 Page 181 ...

Страница 182: ...ark indicates there is a problem with the specified device Make sure all cable and power connections are secure You may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer Make sure the necessary drivers are installed You may need to remove the driver software and reinstall it Page 182 ...

Страница 183: ...rive and make sure the label is facing up The disc may require a particular program that is not already installed on your computer Install that program according to the manufacturer s instructions The DVD may not be compatible with the optical drive and a region code warning appears when you try to play it Make sure the region code listed on the DVD package is compatible with the drive Page 183 ...

Страница 184: ...rive and make sure the label is facing up The disc may require a particular program that is not already installed on your computer Install that program according to the manufacturer s instructions The DVD may not be compatible with the optical drive and a region code warning appears when you try to play it Make sure the region code listed on the DVD package is compatible with the drive Page 184 ...

Страница 185: ...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 proper connection Before connecting compatible i L...

Страница 186: ...puter resumes from a power saving mode Standby 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 then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Cl...

Страница 187: ...puter resumes from a power saving mode Standby 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 then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Properties 5 Cl...

Страница 188: ... the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the 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...

Страница 189: ... the computer to recognize the drive If the icon still does not appear follow these steps 1 Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the 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...

Страница 190: ...See Inserting and removing floppy disks for instructions on how to insert the disk properly If the disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it the disk may be full or write protected You can either use a floppy disk that is not write protected or disable the write protect feature Page 190 ...

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