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Using your VAIO computer

Troubleshooting sound

My speakers are not producing sound

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The built-in speakers may be turned off. Press <Fn>+<F2> to turn on the speakers.

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The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum. Press <Fn>+<F4> to increase the volume.

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If your computer is powered by battery, check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged.

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If you are using an application that has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up.

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Check the volume controls in Windows.

Содержание Vaio PCG-K Series

Страница 1: ...N Hardware Guide P C G K s e r i e s ...

Страница 2: ...onnection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise autho...

Страница 3: ...ion of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Owner s record The serial number model num...

Страница 4: ...ackup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Centre Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning off all peripherals Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mode The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard dis...

Страница 5: ...r install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Take care when installing or modifying telephone lines Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unles...

Страница 6: ...y DoC Primarily the Declarations of Conformity are intended for the market surveillance authorities as proof that products satisfy the required standards Additionally Sony provides these EU DoC s on the website http www compliance sony de as a service to our customers You can search for all Declarations of Conformity available for a specific product by typing in the model name in the search box ab...

Страница 7: ...uipped with Wireless LAN please read the Wireless LAN Regulations before activating the Wireless LAN functionality The Wireless LAN functionality which is incorporated into this unit has passed Wi Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Depending on the country usage of the Wireless LAN functionality may be...

Страница 8: ...ncinerate Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery Your computer is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product For ...

Страница 9: ...LINK functionalities i LINK is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data With the Memory Stick you can easily exchange and share digital data with compatible products Wireless technology Thanks to the Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g technology you can communicate freely without cables or wires Windows Your system includes Microsoft s Windows Home Edition with Service Pack 2 operating syste...

Страница 10: ...n 4 Select the guide you want to read The My Info Centre icon is only visible after you have performed the Prepare your VAIO setup Guides are provided in PDF format which you can easily browse through and print out The My Info Centre portal is a perfect starting point to using your VAIO a comprehensive collection of everything you need to get the most from your PC You can manually browse to the us...

Страница 11: ...ing information Safety Regulations Modem Regulations Wireless LAN Regulations Bluetooth Regulations and Wireless Product Regulations Guide Depending on your model Read the printed Specifications document for more information Non printed documentation My Documentation contains the following VAIO user guides The Hardware Guide this guide explains the features of your VAIO in detail how to use these ...

Страница 12: ...com to find online tutorials about your favourite VAIO software My Software Feeling creative Click on this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options My VAIO essentials Want to expand the capabilities of your VAIO Click on this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories My Websites Click on this icon and check out our most popular websites My ISP Click on this...

Страница 13: ...use Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning fa...

Страница 14: ...the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor ...

Страница 15: ...t out of using your VAIO computer Connecting a power source page 16 Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup page 21 Shutting down your computer safely page 22 Using the keyboard page 23 Using the touchpad page 28 Using the disc drive page 29 Using PC Cards page 35 Using the Memory Stick page 39 Using the modem page 42 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 45 Using the power saving modes page 55 M...

Страница 16: ...the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC In connector 4 on the computer Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time put your computer into Hibernat...

Страница 17: ...hat checks if you use a genuine Sony battery designed for this model When another kind of battery is detected and your notebook 1 is off or in Hibernate mode your computer does not start and the battery does not charge Replace the battery with a genuine Sony battery 2 is on you receive the following pop up message This battery cannot be used with your computer Please use only genuine Sony batterie...

Страница 18: ...pen the cover of the battery bay 2 Insert the battery pack with the label facing up into the battery bay of the computer 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet ...

Страница 19: ...ert the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power ...

Страница 20: ...are applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Standby or Hibernate If the battery wears out when your computer enters Standby mode you will lose any unsaved data Going back to the previous w...

Страница 21: ...n about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the help file If you open Sony Notebook Setup as a limited user then only the About This Computer tab will be visible Tab Description About This Computer Displays system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Initial Setting Selects the drive and device order you wish to use for loading the op...

Страница 22: ...herals connected to your computer 2 Click the Start button 3 Click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 4 Click Turn Off 5 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off See the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System if you have problems sh...

Страница 23: ...keep pressing Fn F4 To decrease volume press Fn F3 and then m or or keep pressing Fn F3 Fn 8 F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press Fn F6 and then M or or keep pressing Fn F6 To decrease lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then m or or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn T F7 switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD external device monitor...

Страница 24: ...Hard disk Data is read from or written to the hard disk drive The hard disk drive is not being accessed Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad area are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed characters when Caps Lock is on Tur...

Страница 25: ... Shift key falls off replace the key top as shown below If any other key top falls off place it back into position and push it in from above until it clicks To replace a key top Remove the wire 1 from the key top then attach it to the hook 2 on the key unit Align the centre of the key top and press it from above 3 until it clicks Enter key Caps Lock key Ctrl key Tab key ...

Страница 26: ...ace a key top Hook the catches 1 on the key top onto the screen side corners of the key top support 2 place the key top back into position and then press it from above 3 until it clicks Do not take off the key top intentionally as it may cause a malfunction Do not push the key top excessively when you replace it as it may cause a malfunction Handle the key tops with care ...

Страница 27: ... turn on the speakers The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press Fn F4 to increase the volume If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows ...

Страница 28: ...2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally the scrol...

Страница 29: ... a disc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently See the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System if you have problems using discs ...

Страница 30: ...te the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not put...

Страница 31: ...e Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world is labelled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Do not try to change the regio...

Страница 32: ...nserting a sharp pointed object for example a paperclip into the manual eject hole of the optical disc drive I cannot play a disc After inserting the disc wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the ...

Страница 33: ...nstalled properly To display the Device Manager click Start then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and then the System icon On the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Check your PG settings Pare...

Страница 34: ...VD RW is slower than that of a ROM or R The reading speed can also vary depending on the type of format The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed Check that the computer is turned on The CD writing application software may be stopping the disc from being ejected Make sure the computer is not in Standby or Hibernate mode The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked int...

Страница 35: ...o see if your computer has one or two PC Card slots You do not need to shut down your computer when inserting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Insert the PC Card into one of the PC Card slots with the front label facing upwards 2 Gently push the PC Card into the connector The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appe...

Страница 36: ...b in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more in...

Страница 37: ...afely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop 4 In the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A dialog box appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close 8 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 9 Push the PC Card releas...

Страница 38: ...erwise data may be lost While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card before your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing the Fn F12 keys and when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while using a battery as the source of power Some PC Cards or their functions may not be comp...

Страница 39: ... with your VAIO and if there are any limitations You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer Detailed information about which CLIE handhelds are compatible with which Memory Sticks can be found here www clie link com Detailed information about which VAIO computers are compatible with which Memory Sticks can be found here www va...

Страница 40: ...tal device insert the Memory Stick with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow point...

Страница 41: ...t is off 2 Push the Memory Stick in towards the computer The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Loading large volumes for example image clips may take a while ...

Страница 42: ...ct to a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet as well as to register your computer and software online and to contact VAIO Link To connect a phone line proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the phone line jack on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 ...

Страница 43: ... We recommend you to use the supplied plug because use of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other connected device may not function properly Some of these connec...

Страница 44: ...machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing t...

Страница 45: ...ies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol and WiFi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks WPA has bee...

Страница 46: ...ithout Access Point ad hoc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch 2 Double click the network icon on the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears 3 Click the Change advanced settings button The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab 5 Click the Add button The Wireless networ...

Страница 47: ... 14 Click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears 15 Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button 16 Click Close 17 Click OK Your computer is ready to communicate with another computer If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Netwo...

Страница 48: ...wireless devices within a specific range To communicate with an Access Point infrastructure proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch 2 Right click the network icon on the taskbar displaying the Wireless Network Connection message 3 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears 4 Select the network you want to use 5 Type the Network Key If you...

Страница 49: ...puter 6 Click Connect After 30 seconds the connection is established For more information about setting up an access point see the documentation supplied with your Access Point The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters ...

Страница 50: ...ork Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the wireless network to which you want to connect 5 Fill in the Network key The network key should be at least 8 characters long You can choose whatever you want 6 Fill in exactly the same Network key again for confirmation 7 Click Connect The connection is established For more information on the access point please refer to its manual In Ad hoc mode WPA ...

Страница 51: ... uses the same bandwidth are employed on wireless LAN compatible devices such interference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition ...

Страница 52: ...if the Access Point is displayed in the Available networks window To check this click Start and then Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Click the Network Connections icon Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab Check if the Access Point is displayed in Available networks Connection availability is affected by distanc...

Страница 53: ...me time with another Access Point Read the manual of the Access Point If several computers communicate with the same Access Point the concentration may be too high Wait a few minutes and try to access again If a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11g standard communicates with a device using the IEEE 802 11b standard then it is normal that the speed reduces I cannot access the Internet Check t...

Страница 54: ...ck the Services icon The Services window appears 5 Check Status and Startup Type for Wireless Zero Configuration When Started and Automatic are shown under Status and Startup Type respectively the Wireless Zero Configuration service is active To activate the Wireless Zero Configuration service proceed as follows 1 On the Services window right click Wireless Zero Configuration and click Properties ...

Страница 55: ... management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device suc...

Страница 56: ...en running on AC power When running on batteries the computer also will enter System Standby mode after 25 minutes if unused To avoid this you can change the settings in the Power Options Properties screen right click the power status icon on the taskbar select Adjust Power Properties select the Power Schemes tab and change the settings in Settings for VAIO optimized power scheme Using Hibernate m...

Страница 57: ...es more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move the computer until its power indicator turns off Troubleshooting power management The power management setting is not responding Your computer s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and then changed befor...

Страница 58: ...s of your computer and for longer battery life Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time e g AC power If you double click this icon the Power Meter screen appears showing you the power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Opti...

Страница 59: ...5 If necessary you can change the items in the list e g the brightness of the LCD 6 Click OK The power scheme has been activated You must have computer administrator rights on your computer to set up a power scheme For more information on VAIO Power Management and Power Schemes please read the online help file Power Scheme Description Power Management Off Turns off all power management features su...

Страница 60: ... help file Other Information Icons on the Notification Area Restoring the default settings The power scheme settings that you changed on the VAIO Power Management tab can be restored to the default settings To restore the default settings proceed as follows 1 Select the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options Properties window 2 Click the Advanced button The VAIO Power Management window app...

Страница 61: ...opriate to the current power scheme of your computer On each tab the radar chart shows performance with the current power scheme and the modified power scheme in the designated colours To change the power scheme proceed as follows Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list on VAIO Power Management Viewer To view performance with the power scheme modified with VAIO Power Management pro...

Страница 62: ... external microphone page 76 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 77 Connecting a printer page 83 Connecting an i LINK device page 85 Connecting to a network LAN page 90 To identify and locate the ports on your computer please see the printed Specifications sheet Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or from the Sony website www s...

Страница 63: ...ct the power cord after connecting all other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors Connecting a computer display To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into the display...

Страница 64: ...one To connect a multimedia computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the power cord of the multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA connector 3 a on the computer 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphone connector 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone connector 7 m on the computer ...

Страница 65: ...ter proceed as follows 1 Plug the power cord of the TV 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of the audio video cable 2 optional into the AV Out connector 3 yellow and the other end into the TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 4 Set up the TV configuration system ...

Страница 66: ... displayed on your TV The hidden area on your TV can be seen by moving the cursor on your computer If you want to display the full image change the display resolution of your computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower Which cable can I use to connect my VAIO equipped with an Audio Video port to a TV You need to use an AV cable which has a minijack connector on one end and 3 RCA also called cinch conne...

Страница 67: ...n the computer 3 Plug the audio cable 4 not supplied into the earphone connector 5 i 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors on the projector 6 Under certain circumstances you may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and an external display or a projector at the same time You can toggle the output between the computer LCD screen and the external monitor by pre...

Страница 68: ...heral devices Troubleshooting external displays I cannot display contents on two or more displays at the same time You cannot display contents on multiple external displays at the same time Select one of the external displays ...

Страница 69: ... display and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors function page 70 for more information To change the primary monitor proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button and then Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click Appearance and Themes 3 Click Display The Display Properties dialog box appears 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Click Advanced 6 Click the Displays tab t...

Страница 70: ...jects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Your monitor or TV hardware may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise your computer may not return to No...

Страница 71: ...the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Appearance and Themes 4 Click the Display icon 5 Select the Settings tab 6 Click the display marked 2 7 Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box 8 Click Apply and then OK Your monitor or TV hardware may not support the Multiple Monitors function ...

Страница 72: ...tion for each display proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Appearance and Themes 4 Click the Display icon 5 Select the Settings tab 6 Click the display you want to change 1 or 2 display colours or resolution 7 Select an option from the Color quality list to change colours 8 Use the slider in the Screen resolution to adjust the resolution ...

Страница 73: ...e monitors To customize Multiple Monitors mode proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Appearance and Themes 4 Click the Display icon 5 Click the Settings tab 6 Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors The two monitor icons must be connected to create multiple monitors 7 Click Apply and then OK ...

Страница 74: ... the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Appearance and Themes 4 Click the Display icon 5 Click the Settings tab 6 Click the display 2 7 Deselect the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option This will disable the multiple monitors For switching from Primary to Secondary display see Selecting display modes page 69 ...

Страница 75: ...you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks Troubleshooting sound My speakers are not producing sound If you use external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If batteries pow...

Страница 76: ...nal microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the m symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use Troubleshooting sound My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the microphone connector correctly ...

Страница 77: ...t cause the device not to work properly For more information check the manual provided with the USB device When you are playing a DVD video or audio and you want to remove a USB device such as USB compatible speakers make sure you stop the DVD first Removing a USB compatible device during DVD video or audio playback may cause a malfunction To prevent your computer and or USB devices from damage ob...

Страница 78: ...ollows 1 Choose the USB connector 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can use your USB mouse 3 The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on your computer therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector and you can start working ...

Страница 79: ...logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB connector This may cause a malfunction To remove a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows If your computer is on wait until the floppy drive LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable If the floppy disk drive is not removed properl...

Страница 80: ...onnecting peripheral devices Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Hold the disk 1 with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the disk into the drive 2 until it clicks into place ...

Страница 81: ...he LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the disk does not come out by pressing the eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the eject button while the LED indicator is on It may damage the floppy disk ...

Страница 82: ...l PCGA UFD5 A USB floppy disk drive is not recognised as drive A To set the UFD5 A to A proceed as follows 1 Turn the system power on 2 Connect the UFD5 A 3 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 4 Click Performance and Maintenance 5 Click System 6 Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 7 Select Universal Serial Bus controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy 8 From the Action menu click Uni...

Страница 83: ...he USB connector You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Plug a USB printer cable 2 into one of the USB connectors 3 on your computer A USB connector is identified by the symbol on your computer and printer ...

Страница 84: ...ing the printer connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer power cord 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the printer cable 2 supplied with the printer into the printer connector 3 identified by the symbol Turn off your computer and the printer unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the printer ...

Страница 85: ... use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end Connecting a digital video camera recorder page 86 Connecting two VAIO notebooks page ...

Страница 86: ...ecorder To connect a digital video camera recorder proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable 1 into the i LINK connector 2 of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out connector 3 on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus application ...

Страница 87: ...into your computer You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick when using an i LINK connection Switching the video format Your computer is by default configured for receiving PAL signals If the NTSC video format is used in your country or region switch the video format To switch the video format proceed as follows 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 In All Programs select...

Страница 88: ...eral devices Connecting two VAIO notebooks You can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO computer to your computer with an optional i LINK cable You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer ...

Страница 89: ...lus I see an error message Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate Plus sometimes causes this error Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device I cannot use digital devices Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected...

Страница 90: ...ed settings and devices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator Depending on your model Read the printed Specifications sheet for more information The default settings make your computer able to connect to the network For more information about connecting your computer to the network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the VAIO Link website ...

Страница 91: ...nectors may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Network lines such as 10BASE T 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T lines Depending on your model Read the printed Specifications sheet for more information Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Lines other than those mentioned above Do not plug a phone ...

Страница 92: ...tional memory modules Be careful when changing memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunction For possible memory upgrades use only DDR266 DDR SDRAM SO DIMM gold leaf contacts See the printed Specifications sheet for more information Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory expansion board ensure the following Handle...

Страница 93: ...rap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer and any repairs will be out of warranty Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excess...

Страница 94: ...d a memory module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Turn the computer upside down 5 Open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screw turn counter clockwise ...

Страница 95: ...dule pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released 7 Pull the memory module in the direction of arrow 2 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 9 Install the memory module by sliding it into the memory module slot as shown ...

Страница 96: ...AIO computer 10 Press the module into place until it clicks Please do not touch any other board than the memory modules If you only place one memory module please put the module to the slot as shown in the illustration below ...

Страница 97: ... Viewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to Sony Notebook Setup via the Start menu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 3 On the About this Computer tab you can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer ...

Страница 98: ... can access the VAIO Link website for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com e Support This interactive part of our website http www vaio link com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the internet Using a personalised account you can log your technical queries with ease VAIO Link help lines Before contacting VAIO Link by telephone try to solve the problem by read...

Страница 99: ...eb Portal How can I access the e Support portal When you register your VAIO computer online at Club VAIO www club vaio com you will automatically receive an email with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the email You are now ready to create your first case...

Страница 100: ... from Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do I know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an email notifying you that your case has been updated ...

Страница 101: ...lease contact VAIO Link if you need assistance On handling the hard disk page 102 On handling the LCD screen page 103 On using the power source page 104 On handling your computer page 105 On handling floppy disks page 106 On handling discs page 107 On using the battery pack page 108 On using headphones page 108 On handling Memory Sticks page 109 ...

Страница 102: ...d be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk Do no...

Страница 103: ...al image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screensaver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red b...

Страница 104: ... by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use t...

Страница 105: ...ight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35ºC 95ºF or less than 5ºC 41ºF High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building ...

Страница 106: ...ed disc see the printed Guide to Troubleshooting and Recovering your VAIO System for details On handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep the floppy disk away from any liquid Do not let the floppy disk get wet When you are not using the...

Страница 107: ...e solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the centre out Wipe off any remain...

Страница 108: ... not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount...

Страница 109: ... as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick ...

Страница 110: ...K is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection Adobe Adobe Acrobat Elements Adobe Acrobat Professional Adobe Photoshop Album Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Standard and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated MoodLogic is a trademark of MoodLogic Inc Norton Internet Security 2004 and Norton Password Manager 2004 are tradema...

Страница 111: ...ks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Please see the printed Specifications sheet to see what software is available for your model ...

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