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Using Peripheral Devices

Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display

You can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a microphone to your computer or via the 
(optional) port replicator.

To connect a multimedia computer display

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) port (3) 

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 on the computer or on the port replicator.

3

Plug the speaker cable (4) into the headphones jack (5) 

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 on the computer.

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Plug the microphone cable (6) into the microphone jack (7) 

m

 on the computer.

 

Содержание VAIO VGN-FJ200 Series

Страница 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer V G N T X 7 0 0 S e r i e s V G N F J 2 0 0 S e r i e s ...

Страница 2: ...ttery Pack 27 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 33 Using Your VAIO Computer 34 Using the Keyboard 35 Using the Touch Pad 37 Using Special function Buttons 38 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 40 Using the Optical Disc Drive 41 Using PC Cards 51 Using the Memory Stick Media 54 Using Other Memory Cards 57 Using the Internet 59 Using Wireless LAN WLAN 60 Using the Bluetooth Functionality 70 ...

Страница 3: ...an External Microphone 94 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 95 Connecting a Printer 98 Connecting an i LINK Device 100 Connecting to a Network LAN 102 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 104 Setting the Password 105 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central 107 Using the Power Saving Modes 108 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management 113 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 116 Adding and Removing...

Страница 4: ...loppy Disks 131 On Handling Discs 132 On Using the Battery Pack 133 On Using Headphones 134 On Handling Memory Stick Media 134 On Handling the Hard Disk 135 Troubleshooting 136 Computer 138 System Security 146 Battery 148 Built in MOTION EYE Camera 150 Internet 153 Networking 155 Bluetooth Technology 158 CDs and DVDs 163 Display 168 Printing 171 Microphone 172 Mouse 173 ...

Страница 5: ... Speakers 174 Touch Pad 175 Keyboard 176 Floppy Disks 177 PC Cards 178 Audio Video 179 Memory Stick Media 180 Peripherals 181 Support Options 182 Sony Support Information 182 Program Support Information 185 ...

Страница 6: ...ications to provide state of the art personal computing Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections setting up information etc Safety information Contains safety guidelines and owner information Instant Mode VGN TX700 Series models only Provides a guide to use Insta...

Страница 7: ...at http esupport sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas VAIO Recovery Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this online guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation...

Страница 8: ... your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touch pad or external mouse 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 fla...

Страница 9: ...ocation where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on 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 t...

Страница 10: ...sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer external hard disk drive scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturer s instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 11 About the Indicator Lights page 24 Connecting a Power Source page 26 Using the Battery Pack page 27 Shutting Down...

Страница 11: ...11 n N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages ...

Страница 12: ... C SD card slot page 57 D LCD screen page 127 E Keyboard page 35 F Touch pad page 37 G WIRELESS switch page 60 H Muting button page 38 I Volume buttons page 38 J Headphones jack page 84 K Microphone jack page 94 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO high speed and high capacity capabilities ...

Страница 13: ... page 38 F Eject button page 38 G Battery indicator page 24 H Hard disk drive indicator page 24 I Num lock indicator page 24 J Caps lock indicator page 24 K Scroll lock indicator page 24 L Power button M Speakers N Bluetooth indicator page 24 O WIRELESS LAN indicator page 24 P WWAN indicator page 24 Q Muting indicator page 24 On selected models only ...

Страница 14: ...14 n N Getting Started Back A Network Ethernet port page 102 B Battery connector page 27 C DC In port page 26 D i LINK IEEE1394 S400 port page 100 ...

Страница 15: ...g Started Right A Optical disc drive page 41 B Optical disc drive indicator page 24 C Manual eject hole page 163 D Drive eject button page 41 E Monitor VGA port page 86 F WWAN antenna page 60 On selected models only ...

Страница 16: ...16 n N Getting Started Left A Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 95 B PC Card slot page 51 C PC Card eject button page 53 D Air vent E Modem port page 59 Supports high full low speeds ...

Страница 17: ...17 n N Getting Started Bottom A Air vent B Port replicator connector page 78 C Release latch page 31 ...

Страница 18: ...127 E Keyboard page 35 F Touch pad page 37 G WLAN Wireless LAN switch page 60 H WLAN Wireless LAN indicator page 24 I Power indicator page 24 J Battery indicator page 24 K Hard disk drive indicator page 24 L Memory Stick media indicator page 24 M Memory Stick media slot page 54 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO high speed and high capacity capabilities ...

Страница 19: ...19 n N Getting Started A Speakers B Num lock indicator page 24 C Caps lock indicator page 24 D Scroll lock indicator page 24 E S1 S2 buttons page 38 F Power button ...

Страница 20: ...20 n N Getting Started Back A Battery connector page 27 ...

Страница 21: ... 84 B Microphone jack page 94 C AV Out jack page 88 D Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 95 E Optical disc drive indicator page 24 F Drive eject button page 41 G Manual eject hole page 163 H Security slot I DC In port page 26 Supports high full low speeds ...

Страница 22: ...Air vent E Monitor VGA port 1 page 86 F Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port 1 2 page 95 G PC Card slot page 51 H PC Card eject button page 53 1 Disabled when the computer is attached to the optional port replicator 2 Supports high full low speeds Obstructed and unavailable when the computer is attached to the optional port replicator ...

Страница 23: ...23 n N Getting Started Bottom A Port replicator connector page 78 B Air vents ...

Страница 24: ...off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the Memory Stick media is not being used Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc When the indicator is off the optical disc is not being used Muting VGN TX700 Series only Illuminates when the volume is turned off Built in MOTION EYE camera VGN FJ200 Series only Illuminates while the bu...

Страница 25: ...ferently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Bluetooth VGN TX700 Series only Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running WIRELESS WAN Selected VGN TX700 Series only Illuminates when the wireless WAN function is running Indicator Functions ...

Страница 26: ...ower cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC In port 4 on the computer or on the optional port replicator The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter To disconnect the computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use the computer for a long period of time put the...

Страница 27: ... with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack VGN TX700 Series models 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place ...

Страница 28: ... 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place 4 Slide the lock switch 1 to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries ...

Страница 29: ...pter to the computer The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery is running out of power Double blinks The battery is charging Off The computer is...

Страница 30: ... The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices the 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 a...

Страница 31: ... or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode To remove the battery pack VGN TX700 Series models 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide and hold the release latch 1 and slide the battery away from the computer If the battery is stuck by the side spring locks release one lock and then the other to remove the battery ...

Страница 32: ... Started VGN FJ200 Series models 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide and hold the release latch 2 and slide the battery away from the computer ...

Страница 33: ...low To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off 4 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off ...

Страница 34: ...age 35 Using the Touch Pad page 37 Using Special function Buttons page 38 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 40 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 41 Using PC Cards page 51 Using the Memory Stick Media page 54 Using Other Memory Cards page 57 Using the Internet page 59 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 60 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 70 ...

Страница 35: ...GN FJ200 Series only Turns on and off the built in speakers and the headphones Fn 2 F3 F4 volume VGN FJ200 Series only Adjusts the built in speaker and headphone volume To increase volume press Fn F4 and then M or or keep pressing Fn F4 To decrease volume press Fn F3 and then m or or keep pressing Fn F3 Fn 8 F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity...

Страница 36: ...on and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution When the LCD screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this comma...

Страница 37: ...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 on the touch pad while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally the ...

Страница 38: ...d and running Launches the WinDVD software by default You can change this button assignment with the AV Mode Button Settings utility To start this utility press and hold the AV MODE button See the help file on the AV Mode Button Settings utility for more information You need administrator rights on the computer to change the AV MODE button assignment Play Pause button This button is enabled in Ins...

Страница 39: ... substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive Muting button Turns the speaker and microphone volume on and off Volume buttons Volume up and Volume down Increase and decrease the volume Special function button Functions S1 S2 buttons By default the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button toggles the display output between the LCD and external device You can change these b...

Страница 40: ... built in MOTION EYE camera so the computer is ready for a video conference using such software Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the MOTION EYE camera respectively Make sure that the camera is activated before using the software The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If ano...

Страница 41: ...y slides out On VGN TX700 Series models if power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management it will take a while to eject the drive tray Note that the substitute drive eject button is disabled when the optical disc drive is not powered When recovering your system turn on the computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive Insert your Recove...

Страница 42: ...he disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction If you plan to use an external optical disc drive connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled CD DVD program ...

Страница 43: ...ging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For i...

Страница 44: ... disc reading but does not support 8cm disc writing Writing to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording The DVD RW RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD RAM cartridge Use non cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge Writing to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM version 1 0 is not supported ...

Страница 45: ... resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause the computer to malfunction 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 switch power modes while using the pre installed software and while using the CD bu...

Страница 46: ...witch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code of your residence area is different from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play ...

Страница 47: ...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 ...

Страница 48: ...sert the disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc then click Start point to All Programs and click to open a CD program such as the SonicStage software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option ...

Страница 49: ...d then click Explorer 3 In the Folders panel on the left locate the file s or folder s you want to copy right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and then click the optical disc drive name 4 Close the window 5 Click Start and then My Computer 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with the file s or folder s you want to copy listed u...

Страница 50: ... The DVD writing function is available on selected models only See the online Specifications to find the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs page 43 to find about the supported disc media To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive 3 Click Start and point to All Programs 4 Select a DVD software...

Страница 51: ...the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card slot protector pops out 3 Gently take hold of the protector and pull it out of the slot 4 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar VGN FJ200 Series models 1 Ins...

Страница 52: ...start your system to correct the problem Restarting will restore the original state of the computer While the card is inserted the computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode We recommend that you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on...

Страница 53: ...move Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click Close 7 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 8 Push the PC Card release button a second time so ...

Страница 54: ... sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB Sony assumes no liability for compatibility with any other Memory Stick media Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuab...

Страница 55: ...appropriate letter depending on the configuration of the computer Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if it does not insert smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media sl...

Страница 56: ...edia To remove a Memory Stick media 1 Check that the Media Access VGN TX700 Series or Memory Stick VGN FJ200 Series indicator is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access VGN...

Страница 57: ...D For the latest information on compatible memory cards visit the Sony online support Web site regularly Always insert the correct memory card into the appropriate memory card slot Do not attempt to insert a different memory card or memory card adapter into a different memory card slot An incompatible memory card or adapter may be difficult to remove from the wrong slot and can cause damage to you...

Страница 58: ... force the card into the slot If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Removing a Memory Card Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is off 2 Press the extended part of the memor...

Страница 59: ...n 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 Click Start point to ...

Страница 60: ...you move from one place to another You can communicate without an Access Point which means that you can communicate between a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an Access Point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure VGN TX700 Series model users with the Wireless WAN functionality in USA Please see the VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility G...

Страница 61: ... encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and Access Points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication...

Страница 62: ...hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home ...

Страница 63: ...ernet Connections 4 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 5 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab 7 Click the Add button The Wireless network properties window appears 8 Enter a Network name SSID 2 You can choose a 32 digit alphanumeric name 9 Select Open ...

Страница 64: ...e Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button 18 Click Close 19 Click OK The computer is ready to communicate with another computer 1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality 2 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 sam...

Страница 65: ...ppears 4 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet right click Wireless Network Connection 5 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced window appears 7 Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close 8 Click OK 9 Close the Network Connections window 10 Turn off the WIR...

Страница 66: ...s an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point for example the Sony 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 ...

Страница 67: ...uble click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK 3 Click Start and then Control Panel 4 Click Network and Internet Connections 5 Click Network Connections 6 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears 7 Follow the on scr...

Страница 68: ... up On models with the Bluetooth functionality double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK 3 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Wireless Utility The VAIO Wireless Utility appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth f...

Страница 69: ...erference 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 communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication...

Страница 70: ...tween these devices without cables and up to 33 feet 10 meters range in open space Users in USA Please see the VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality Users in Canada and Latin American countries or areas Please see the following for setting up Bluetooth functionality To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Double click on the taskbar t...

Страница 71: ...cation Type of operating system Use of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on the computer Size of file being exchanged Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the environment All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicab...

Страница 72: ...luetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer The first time two Bluetoo...

Страница 73: ...IO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer a mobile phone a PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables ...

Страница 74: ...uetooth functionality For setting up and using the Bluetooth functionality see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software To see the help file 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Help from the menu Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection turn off the WIRELESS switch The Bluetooth indicator turns off ...

Страница 75: ...licator page 76 Connecting External Speakers page 84 Connecting an External Display page 85 Selecting Display Modes page 91 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 92 Connecting an External Microphone page 94 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 95 Connecting a Printer page 98 Connecting an i LINK Device page 100 Connecting to a Network LAN page 102 ...

Страница 76: ...er depending on the model you purchased If not you can additionally purchase an optional port replicator See the online Specifications to see whether your model is supplied with a port replicator Locating Ports on the Port Replicator Port replicator for VGN TX700 Series models A DC In port page 26 B Network Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 102 C Monitor VGA port page 86 D Hi Speed USB USB 2 ...

Страница 77: ...AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions The printer port on the port replicator for VGN FJ200 Series models is intended for printer connections only A DC In port page 26 B Network Ethernet port 100BASE TX 10BASE T page 102 C Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 95 D DVI D port page 86 E Monitor VGA port page 86 F Printer port page 99 G Security slot...

Страница 78: ...t loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off the computer before attaching your computer to the port replicator VGN TX700 Series models 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 and an AC outlet 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC In port 3 on the port replicator 4 ...

Страница 79: ...ices 4 Open the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of the computer 5 Align the bottom connector of the computer with the connector on the port replicator and push down until it clicks into place 6 Turn on the computer ...

Страница 80: ...ect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 and an AC outlet 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC In port 3 on the port replicator 4 4 Open the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of the computer ...

Страница 81: ...ctor on the port replicator and push down until it clicks into place 6 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with the computer Do not move the computer while attached to the port replicator this may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the computer ...

Страница 82: ...ure to turn off the computer before disconnecting it from the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator VGN TX700 Series models 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals 2 Lift the computer away from the port replicator 3 Close the port replicator cover on the bottom of the computer ...

Страница 83: ...tor 3 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of the computer It is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after disconnecting the computer from the port replicator If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect the port replicator completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter ...

Страница 84: ... external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphones jack 2 i 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ...

Страница 85: ...onnecting a Multimedia Computer Display page 87 Connecting a TV page 88 Connecting a Projector page 90 Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors When the VGN FJ200 Series model is attached to the optional port replicator you can only use the...

Страница 86: ...r plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer or on the port replicator 3 If you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor on a VGN FJ200 model plug the display cable not supplied into the DVI D port on the port replicator DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a type of DVI connector that supports only digital video signals no analog video signals ...

Страница 87: ...tional port replicator To connect a multimedia computer display 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 port 3 a on the computer or on the port replicator 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 into the microphone jack 7 m on the computer ...

Страница 88: ...e computer and the other to the TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 4 Set up the TV configuration system You need to use an AV cable that has a minijack connector on one end and 3 RCA also called cinch connectors on the other end If your TV does not have RCA connectors but it has a Scart connector you need an RCA to Scart converter If your computer has an S VIDEO port you can...

Страница 89: ... use If the display resolution of the computer is more than 1024 x 768 pixels a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV The hidden area on your TV can be seen by moving the cursor on the computer If you want to display the full image change the display resolution of the computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower ...

Страница 90: ...al port replicator To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of the projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug the RGB signal cable 2 into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer or on the port replicator 3 Plug the audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 i 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector 6 ...

Страница 91: ...see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 92 for more information To select a display 1 Right click on the desktop to display the context menu 2 Click the menu item for graphic properties 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings You may not be able to display on the computer s LCD and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your external di...

Страница 92: ... drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that the computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to No...

Страница 93: ...J200 Series models you can also change one of the S button assignments to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the respective S button To change the S button assignments press and hold any S button to display the window for changing the assignment For details on the S buttons see Using Special function Buttons page 38 Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display ...

Страница 94: ...e If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 m Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Страница 95: ...e to the USB ports Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB port You can now use your USB mouse 3 The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on the computer As a result you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB...

Страница 96: ...and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction ...

Страница 97: ...omputer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is n...

Страница 98: ...ing a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Choose the USB port 3 you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 into the USB port and the other end to your printer ...

Страница 99: ...pped with a printer port To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the printer power cord 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the printer cable 2 supplied with your printer into the printer port 3 on the optional port replicator Before connecting the printer turn off the computer and the printer and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord ...

Страница 100: ...i LINK cables compatible with the computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 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 The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed T...

Страница 101: ...o the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder shown here is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an ...

Страница 102: ...Network Ethernet port on the computer or the optional port replicator and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network see your network administrator The computer can be connected to the network with the default settings When a VGN FJ200 Series model is attached to the optional port replicator you can only use the Network Ethernet port on the por...

Страница 103: ...nnector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port ...

Страница 104: ...e the main settings of your computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 105 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 107 Using the Power Saving Modes page 108 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 113 ...

Страница 105: ...t a password reset fee will be charged and your computer may need to be sent in for depot service for password reset To add the power on password 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Use the or key to select Security to display the Security tab s...

Страница 106: ...uter and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the current password for Enter Password and press the Enter key 4 Use the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password ...

Страница 107: ...references for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a limited user ...

Страница 108: ...ry power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge becomes short regardless of the power 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 the computer and install a fully charged battery Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of...

Страница 109: ... disc The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode You can use VAIO Central to configure the computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid This power resuming preference will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 107 If the batte...

Страница 110: ...o change the Standby mode settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the Power Schemes tab 5 Change the System Standby settings ...

Страница 111: ...t is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Hibernate To return to Normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state If you press the power button for more than four seconds the compute...

Страница 112: ...mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode You can use VAIO Central to configure the computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid This power resuming preference will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 107 Do not move the computer until its power ind...

Страница 113: ...ftware 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 for example AC power If you double click this icon the window appears showing your power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Managemen...

Страница 114: ...ment power scheme 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the tab for power scheme settings 5 Select a power scheme from the drop down list 6 If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears on the tab 7 If necessary you can change the items in t...

Страница 115: ...ow and then double click the VAIO Power Management Viewer icon For launching VAIO Central see Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 107 To change the power scheme 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 When both VAIO Power Management and VAIO Power Management Vie...

Страница 116: ... that You contact your dealer to install a new memory module You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your model refer to the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or a...

Страница 117: ...dule ensure the following The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Turn off the computer and disconnect the system from its power source that is battery or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links ne...

Страница 118: ...he computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Handle the memory module with car...

Страница 119: ... memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screw at the bottom of the computer 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity ...

Страница 120: ...ve the memory module Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging ...

Страница 121: ... it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Make sure to insert the memory module edge with a notch into the memory module slot 9 Close the module cover and then tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 10 Reinsert the battery and turn on the computer ...

Страница 122: ...t down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screw at the bottom of the computer 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity ...

Страница 123: ...Your VAIO Computer 6 Remove the memory module Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 ...

Страница 124: ... it in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Make sure to insert the memory module edge with a notch into the memory module slot 8 Close the module cover and then tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 9 Reinsert the battery and turn on the computer ...

Страница 125: ...rt point to All Programs and click VAIO Central 3 Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window 4 Double click the System Information folder 5 Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer ...

Страница 126: ...andling the LCD Screen page 127 On Using the Power Source page 128 On Handling Your Computer page 129 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 131 On Handling Floppy Disks page 131 On Handling Discs page 132 On Using the Battery Pack page 133 On Using Headphones page 134 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 134 On Handling the Hard Disk page 135 ...

Страница 127: ...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 screen saver 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 ...

Страница 128: ...d 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 the computer from the AC outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use the AC ...

Страница 129: ... ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near the computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal hea...

Страница 130: ...r In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer To avoid losing data if the computer is damaged back up your data regularly ...

Страница 131: ...ean the front mirror plate over the lens of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the lens is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the plate as it is force sensitive 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 ...

Страница 132: ...t use solvents such as benzine thinner alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which 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 center 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 center out Wipe off any rema...

Страница 133: ...ing charged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the ba...

Страница 134: ...me or discontinue use On Handling Memory Stick Media Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick media connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sti...

Страница 135: ...ould be careful when handling the computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject the computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place the computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move the computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk Do not...

Страница 136: ...stomers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http esupport sony com ES for customers in Latin American countries or areas Computer page 138 System Security page 146 Battery page 148 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 150 Internet page 153 Networking page 155 Bluetooth Technology page 158 CDs and DVDs page 163 Display page 168 Printing page 171 Microphone page 172 Mouse pag...

Страница 137: ...137 n N Troubleshooting PC Cards page 178 Audio Video page 179 Memory Stick Media page 180 Peripherals page 181 ...

Страница 138: ...sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery and press the power button to turn on the computer Condensation may cause the computer to malfun...

Страница 139: ...e time hour minute second Press the Enter key 4 Press the key to select the Exit tab and then press the F9 key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Select Yes and press the Enter key 6 Select Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes and press the Enter key The computer restarts If this occurs on a regular bas...

Страница 140: ...pears on your screen after a while 1 Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on the computer again 2 If nothing still appears on your screen unplug the AC adapter remove the battery and leave the computer for about a minute Then plug in the AC adapter install the battery and turn on the computer again ...

Страница 141: ...w appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu When the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down If the 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 the computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Windows Task M...

Страница 142: ...his procedure does not work press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off What should I do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer won t start This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom switch off the computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the comput...

Страница 143: ...ack is not compatible Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Why is the sound of my computer s fan so loud The computer s fan may be running at a high speed to cool the CPU By lowering the CPU speed you also lower the speed and noise level of the computer s fan You can use the power schemes to...

Страница 144: ...indicator goes off Wait for 10 or 15 seconds then restart the computer and enter the correct password When entering the password check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator are off If any are lit press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to turn off the indicator before entering the password What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Check the web site of...

Страница 145: ...re the Desktop screen appears due to network security checkups Why doesn t the LCD turn off when the time selected for the automatic turn off action has passed The originally selected VAIO s screen saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power options for the LCD to turn off Change the originally selected VAIO s screen saver ...

Страница 146: ...updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing one of the following The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to the computer whenever you are connected to the Internet The Windows Updates web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature The computer must be conne...

Страница 147: ...eep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the taskbar If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appear 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click th...

Страница 148: ... is installed When should I recharge the battery When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long time When should I replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should I be concerned that the installed battery...

Страница 149: ...m from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 111 for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode Why doesn t my computer enter Hibernate mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Pro...

Страница 150: ...for displaying images from the built in MOTION EYE camera Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the LCD might help The viewer window may show some noises for example horizontal lines if you view a rapid moving object This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction If the problem persists restart the computer Why are captured images poor in quality The images captured under the fluor...

Страница 151: ...ry is running out of power Connect the computer to an AC power source Why do the images captured by the built in MOTION EYE camera flicker This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the pointing direction of the camera or the screen brightness In some software applicatio...

Страница 152: ...el 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance icon 3 Click the System icon 4 Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab 5 Double click Imaging devices 6 Right click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP VCC1 and click Update Driver Why does my computer become unstable when I place it into Standby or Hibernate mode while using the built in MOTION EYE camera Do not place your computer into Standby or Hibe...

Страница 153: ...one 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 Make sure that the modem is the only device connected to your phone line Check the following setting 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options 4 On the Modems tab check ...

Страница 154: ...ng properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is 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 I...

Страница 155: ...k Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections 4 Right click Wireless Network Connection 5 Click Properties 6 Click the Wireless Network tab 7 Click View Wireless Networks to see that your access point is selected Make sure the encryption key is correct Why can t I access the Internet Check the access point settings See the instructions supplied...

Страница 156: ...emporarily 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 instructions for more information How do I avoid data transfer interruptions When the computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or i...

Страница 157: ...e using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in your access point instructions When I change the encryption key the network connection stops What should I do Two computers with built in wireless LAN may loose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on b...

Страница 158: ...e the Bluetooth functionality when the computer is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode then turn on the WIRELESS switch The computer and the device may be too far apart Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet 10 meters of each other Why can t my computer discover other Bluetooth devices If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may ...

Страница 159: ...luetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with the computer To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with the computer right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Options from the menu to open the Options window Then check if proper security modes are selected on the Security tab For details on the security modes see the help file on the Bluetooth...

Страница 160: ...stom Bluetooth security level is selected click the Default level button 4 Click OK The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality on the operating system or the software used Try to move the computer or to place both devices closer If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicati...

Страница 161: ...d by distance and obstructions You may need to move the computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected Identify and remove obstacles between the computer and the device to which it is connected Note that due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from the env...

Страница 162: ...ct the utility cannot assign a dynamic IP address to the device and fails Do not specify IP addresses when using a PAN Why can t I use the Bluetooth functionality when I log on to my computer as a limited user The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to users with limited rights on the computer Log on to the computer with a user with administrator rights Why can t I connect to a Bluetooth ...

Страница 163: ...er supply to the optical disc drive on VGN TX700 Series models is disabled by VAIO Power Management the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will not work Use the drive eject button located above the keyboard Note that it will take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is not powered On VGN FJ200 Series models press the drive eject button If the drive eject b...

Страница 164: ...uctions If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound follow these steps Double click the Volume icon on the taskbar and click to cancel the Master Volume Mute All and Wave Mute check boxes Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer Make sure the CD audio f...

Страница 165: ...ke sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive If you notice condensation on the co...

Страница 166: ... Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing Are you using the correct DVD recordable media Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with the computer s built in DVD recorder DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work The preinstalled software on VGN FJ200 Series models does n...

Страница 167: ...l disc drive icon and select Properties 3 Click the Recording tab 4 Click to cancel the Enable CD recording on this drive check box 5 Click OK Canceling the Enable CD recording on this drive check box disables writing to CD R and CD RW discs To write to such discs make sure to select this check box You cannot add data to DVD RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software du...

Страница 168: ...d properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 27 for more information If the display mode is set to external display use the Fn F7 key combination See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 35 for more information Why can t I view the entire DVD video display on a TV screen This Q A entry apply to VGN FJ200 Series models only The display resolution may not be properly set It i...

Страница 169: ...tab 3 Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of the video resolution How do I switch the computer screen from LCD to TV This Q A entry apply to VGN FJ200 Series models only Press the Fn F7 keys to view the image on either the computer screen LCD or the TV See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 35 for more information What...

Страница 170: ...e computer 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options 4 Select the tab for power scheme settings 5 Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list 6 On the VAIO Power Management tab select No change for LCD Brightness 7 Click OK The preference for the brightness adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is saved and your screen brightness remains u...

Страница 171: ...bernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on the 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 Click the Ports tab 6 Click to cancel the Enable bidire...

Страница 172: ...ernal microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer On VGN TX700 Series models the muting button may have been pressed Check to see if the muting indicator light is on If it is press the muting button to turn on the volume ...

Страница 173: ...e the pointer restart the computer Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window press the appropriate button and restart the computer Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off wait 10 to 15 seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer Avoid using radio controlled toys or equipment CB radios and other wireless devices in the...

Страница 174: ...h the speakers If you are using battery power make sure the battery is installed properly and is charged If the speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with the speakers for more information Why can t I hear sound from my speakers If the computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly installed and is charged...

Страница 175: ...er mouse is not installed You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See Using the Touch Pad page 37 How do I change the left and right button assignments If the computer is interpreting a single click as a double click you may want to change the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Clic...

Страница 176: ...hange the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator is off...

Страница 177: ...the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from the computer 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy di...

Страница 178: ... Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices 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 the computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a PC Card page 51 f...

Страница 179: ...ation i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions an...

Страница 180: ...tick Formatter software preinstalled on the computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MagicGate Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders...

Страница 181: ... AC outlet Try using a different USB port on the computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Check the manual provided with the USB device You may need to install software before you connect the device Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test that the port is working at all USB hubs may prevent a device from...

Страница 182: ...stem Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresp...

Страница 183: ... 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the laptops and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktops 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the laptop or on the back of the desktop the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The h...

Страница 184: ...ng numbers In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 595 0200 In Chile Sony answers 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 In Panama 800 2050 ...

Страница 185: ...b Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http esupport sony com ES For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Photoshop Album Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc For users in ...

Страница 186: ...erica Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Explorer America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aim com ...

Страница 187: ...your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 185 DISCover My Games DISCover For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www discoverconsole com DVgate Plus software Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and ca...

Страница 188: ... Intel PROSet Intel Corporation For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intel com network connectivity products wireless proset proset_software htm Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com ...

Страница 189: ...Corp For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com 60 Day Trial Version of Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 The Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been partially installed and you must complete installation of the software before you can use it ...

Страница 190: ...com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www symantec com techsupp Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intuit com support quicken ROXIO DigitalMedia Sonic Solutions For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support sonic com ...

Страница 191: ... Information page 185 SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CD R or CD RW discs or audio files in WAV format For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 185 Trend Micro Anti Spyware Trend Micro Inc For users in USA and Can...

Страница 192: ...computer s configuration and specifications For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 185 VAIO Media software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make th...

Страница 193: ...Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 185 VAIO Wireless Utility Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Wireless Utility walks you through setting up your wireless ne...

Страница 194: ...D drive VAIO Zone enables you to record video and slide shows of pictures to DVD On VAIO computer models with a built in TV tuner VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder enabling you to record TV programs and burn them to DVD For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 185 WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site ...

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