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Troubleshooting

Mouse

What should I do if my computer does not recognize my mouse?

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Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port.

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Restart your computer with your mouse connected.

What should I do if the pointer does not move when I use my mouse?

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Make sure another mouse is not connected.

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If the pointer does not move while a software application is running, press the

Alt

keys to close the application window.

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If the

Alt

keys do not work, press the Windows key once and then the

key several times, select

Restart

with the

key, and press the

Enter

key to restart your computer.

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If your computer does not restart, press the

Ctrl

Alt

Delete

keys, select the arrow next to the

Shut down

button with the

and

keys and then

Restart

with the

key, and press the

Enter

key to restart your computer.

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If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off.

Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data.

Содержание VAIO VGN-FW235DH

Страница 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer V G N F W s e r i e s ...

Страница 2: ... Battery Pack 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special function Buttons 33 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive 37 Using the ExpressCard Module 46 Using the Memory Stick 49 Using the SD Memory Card 55 Using the Internet 58 Using Wireless LAN WLAN 59 Using the Bluetooth Function 66...

Страница 3: ...ecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 86 Connecting a Printer 89 Connecting an i LINK Device 90 Connecting to a Network LAN 92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 93 Setting the Password 94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 99 Using the Power Saving Modes 100 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management 105 Configuring Your Modem 107 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 109 Adding and Removing ...

Страница 4: ...isks 122 Handling Discs 123 Using the Battery Pack 124 Using Headphones 125 Handling the Memory Stick 126 Handling the Hard Disk 127 Updating Your Computer 128 Troubleshooting 129 Computer 131 System Security 138 Battery 139 Built in MOTION EYE Camera 141 Internet 144 Networking 146 Bluetooth Technology 150 Optical Discs 155 Display 160 Printing 165 Microphone 166 ...

Страница 5: ...5 n N Mouse 167 Speakers 168 Touch Pad 169 Keyboard 170 Floppy Disks 171 Audio Video 172 Memory Stick 175 Peripherals 176 Support Options 177 Sony Support Information 178 e Support 179 Trademarks 181 ...

Страница 6: ...ter and welcome to the on screen User Guide Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing experience External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer ...

Страница 7: ...ness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specifi...

Страница 8: ... Sony support services information Non printed Documentation User Guide this manual Explains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems The User Guide is provided in PDF format for easy browsing and printing To view this on screen guide 1 Double click the VAIO User Guide icon on th...

Страница 9: ... hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer To view the online specifications 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at http www vaio link com You may have a separate disc that includes documentation for the bundled accessories ...

Страница 10: ...dows Help resources including those on the Internet To access Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support Or go to Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key Further Sources Consult the help files included with the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting Go to http www club vaio com to fin...

Страница 11: ...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 Take frequent breaks while using your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are...

Страница 12: ...he display as well Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or sli...

Страница 13: ...is section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 14 About the Indicator Lights page 20 Connecting a Power Source page 21 Using the Battery Pack page 22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 29 ...

Страница 14: ...e monaural D LCD screen page 117 E Built in speakers stereo F Keyboard page 31 G Touch pad page 32 H Charge indicator page 20 I Hard disk drive Optical disc drive indicator page 20 J WIRELESS switch page 59 K WIRELESS indicator page 20 L Media Access indicator page 20 M SD memory card slot page 55 N Memory Stick slot page 49 O Headphones jack page 73 P Microphone jack page 85 Your computer support...

Страница 15: ...ge 20 B Caps lock indicator page 20 C Scroll lock indicator page 20 D S1 button page 33 E VOL VOL buttons page 33 F Play Pause button page 33 G Stop button page 33 H Previous track button page 33 I Next track button page 33 J AV MODE button page 33 ...

Страница 16: ...16 n N Getting Started Back A Battery connector ...

Страница 17: ...A Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 86 B Optical disc drive page 37 C Optical disc drive indicator page 20 D Drive eject button page 37 E Manual eject hole page 155 F Power button Power indicator page 20 Support high full low speeds ...

Страница 18: ...tarted Left A DC IN port page 21 B Security slot C Air vent D Network Ethernet port page 92 E Modem port page 58 F Monitor port page 74 G HDMI port page 74 H i LINK 4 pin S400 port page 90 I ExpressCard 34 slot page 46 ...

Страница 19: ...19 n N Getting Started Bottom A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover page 110 ...

Страница 20: ...optical disc media is not in use Hard disk drive Optical disc drive Illuminates while the drive is reading or writing data Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit Num lock Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit Caps lock Press...

Страница 21: ...d of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time place the computer ...

Страница 22: ...ack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch 1 inward ...

Страница 23: ...etting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections 2 on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U shaped cuts 3 on either side of the battery pack ...

Страница 24: ...on the computer When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony battery packs designed for this model If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the battery will not be charged and the...

Страница 25: ... charge functions the charge indicator turns off To select your desired maximum charge level see Using the Battery Charge Functions page 27 Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge Charge indicator status Meaning Lit in orange The battery pack is charging Blinks along with the green power indicator The battery pack is running out of power Normal mode Blink...

Страница 26: ...rged battery pack does not affect the battery life While some software applications or peripheral devices are in use 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 Sleep or Hibernate If the battery pack wears out when the computer enter...

Страница 27: ...rt All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Power Management and then Battery Charge Functions 3 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in the right pane 4 Click Advanced 5 Select the desired maximum charge level 6 Click OK To check the battery wear level Follow steps 1 to 4 in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information If the battery wear leve...

Страница 28: ...e battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch 1 inward 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch 2 inward put your fingertip underneath the tab 3 on the battery pack and turn the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and then slide it away from the computer ...

Страница 29: ...s described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and then Shut Down 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off ...

Страница 30: ...page 31 Using the Touch Pad page 32 Using Special function Buttons page 33 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 34 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 37 Using the ExpressCard Module page 46 Using the Memory Stick page 49 Using the SD Memory Card page 55 Using the Internet page 58 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 59 Using the Bluetooth Function page 66 ...

Страница 31: ... Fn F6 and then M or To decrease lighting intensity keep pressing Fn F5 or press Fn F5 and then m or Fn T F7 display output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both Fn F9 F10 zoom Changes the view size of your screen To make the screen view look smaller and further away zoom out press Fn F9 To make the screen view look bigger and closer zoom in press F...

Страница 32: ...l be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch pad 1 to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the l...

Страница 33: ...rease the volume Play Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD DVD or Blu ray Disc media or a music video file stored on the hard disk drive Stop button Stops playback of a CD DVD or Blu ray Disc media or a music video file stored on the hard disk drive Previous track button Plays the previous chapter file during video playback or the previous song file during audio playback Next track butto...

Страница 34: ...te software Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in MOTION EYE camera respectively The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the application before using the built in MOTION EYE camera with your desired application...

Страница 35: ... 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a the thumbnail in the left pane of the main window When capturing an image in a dark place click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more f...

Страница 36: ... displayed image to start movie recording 5 When finished click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window When capturing a movie in a dark place click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window The WebCam Co...

Страница 37: ... equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive 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 upward and gently push it down until the disc clicks into place ...

Страница 38: ...tly Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in a power saving mode Sleep 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 disc operation program ...

Страница 39: ... Your computer plays and records CDs DVDs and Blu ray Disc media depending on the model you purchased Check your specifications for the type of optical disc drive installed on your model Use the table below to see which types of media your optical disc drive supports ...

Страница 40: ...gle sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0 is not supported DVD RAM Version 2 2 12X SPEED DVD RAM Revision 5 0 disc is not supported 5 Writing data to DVD R DL Double Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Double Layer recording 6 Writing data to DVD R DL Dual Layer discs is available only on discs supporting DVD R DL Dual Layer recording 7 Supports writi...

Страница 41: ...anufacturer of the recordable disc Do not use memory resident utility software while the optical disc drive is playing a disc or writing data to a disc This may cause your computer to malfunction 8 cm disc writing is not supported To play copyright protected Blu ray Disc media continuously you need to update the AACS key Note that the AACS key update requires Internet access As with other optical ...

Страница 42: ... not be able to play DVDs created with the DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD RAM media Do not place your computer into either of the power saving modes while your computer is playing a disc Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless the region code indicates 2 Europe belongs to reg...

Страница 43: ... the CD If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive If the AutoPlay window appears click Burn files to disc and follow the on screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears 2 Open the folder that contains the file s you want to copy and drag them to the empty disc folder 3 Close the disc ...

Страница 44: ...how to use the software see the help file included with your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Close all running software applications 3 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 4 If nothing appears on the desktop click Start All Programs and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to the disc For instructions on how to us...

Страница 45: ...writing function is available on selected models only See the online specifications to find out the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs page 39 to find out about the supported disc media To copy files to a Blu ray Disc media 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Close all running software applications 3 Insert a Blu ray Disc media into the optical disc d...

Страница 46: ...rders music players and other audio video devices The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide or ExpressCard 54 54 mm wide module as shown below and the latter can accommodate only an ExpressCard 34 module only Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual ExpressCard 34 module ExpressCard 54 m...

Страница 47: ...ting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force it into the slot If the module does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the ...

Страница 48: ...ssCard module To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 4 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop 4 Follow the on screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the module pops out 6 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module...

Страница 49: ...tick is a compact portable and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products such as digital cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage ...

Страница 50: ...ed and found compatible with Sony branded Memory Stick with capacity of up to 16 GB that are available as of May 2008 However not all Memory Stick that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Inserting a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology ...

Страница 51: ...system and the contents on the Memory Stick are displayed If nothing appears on the desktop click Start Computer and double click the Memory Stick icon Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not...

Страница 52: ...ting the media Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media Before formatting the media make sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place 2 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window 3 Right click t...

Страница 53: ...53 n N Using Your VAIO Computer 5 Click Start 6 Follow the on screen instructions It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type ...

Страница 54: ...es of data may take time to load so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 2 Push in the Memory Stick toward the computer and release 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 ...

Страница 55: ...ry cards that meet the same specifications as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer The SD memory card slot on your computer does not support the high speed data tran...

Страница 56: ... Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction ...

Страница 57: ...he Media Access indicator light is lit If you do the card or its data may become damaged To remove an SD memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot ...

Страница 58: ...omputer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To ...

Страница 59: ... protocol Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi Fi Alliance both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi Fi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes t...

Страница 60: ...onnections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obsta...

Страница 61: ...t Ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a LAN 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 62: ...rn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option s in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on 3 Click Start and Control Panel 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet 5 Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane The Set up a connection or network window appears 6 Select an option to s...

Страница 63: ...The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the wireless LAN network The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point see the manual th...

Страница 64: ...ove your desired wireless option s in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on 4 Right click or on the taskbar and select Connect to a network 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive and must be a text string between 8 and 63 characters in length or a...

Страница 65: ...s LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in the VAIO Smart Network window Turning off the wireless LAN function while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss ...

Страница 66: ...es such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables at a range of up to 10 meters in an open area To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch 2 Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on ...

Страница 67: ...our computer Size of file being exchanged Note that large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications a...

Страница 68: ... however may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values Read the Bluetooth regulations guide before using the Bluetooth function The Bluetooth function may not work with other devices depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause band...

Страница 69: ...ent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain devices such as a mou...

Страница 70: ...adset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you first need to set up the Bluetooth function For setting up and using the Bluetooth function search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support To open Windows Help and Support click Start and Help and Support ...

Страница 71: ...er Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications 1 Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer 2 Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window ...

Страница 72: ... Connecting External Speakers page 73 Connecting an External Display page 74 Selecting Display Modes page 80 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 82 Connecting an External Microphone page 85 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 86 Connecting a Printer page 89 Connecting an i LINK Device page 90 Connecting to a Network LAN page 92 ...

Страница 73: ...onnect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 not supplied 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 74: ...er cord of your external display after connecting all other cables Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor to your computer To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 If you want to connect an analog monitor plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor por...

Страница 75: ...the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection which enables you to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected high quality contents Note that you need to connect an HDCP compliant monitor to your computer to view the copyright protected contents If your computer has a non compliant monitor connected yo...

Страница 76: ...mputer To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of your multimedia computer display 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor port 3 a on the computer 3 Plug the speaker cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the microphone cable 6 not supplied into the microphone jack 7 m on the computer ...

Страница 77: ... do I change the sound output device page 173 1 Plug the power cord of your TV 1 into an AC outlet 2 Plug one end of an HDMI cable 2 not supplied to the HDMI port 3 on the computer and the other end to the TV 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 4 Set up the TV configuration system If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be displayed and ...

Страница 78: ...78 n N Using Peripheral Devices See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals ...

Страница 79: ... To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug a display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor port 3 a on the computer 3 Plug an audio cable 4 not supplied into the headphones jack 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the port and jack on the projector 6 ...

Страница 80: ...tc is connected to your computer The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 82 for more information ...

Страница 81: ...jector Before turning on your computer turn on the external display Models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected you can change the Main Clone setting as follows 1 Click Start All Programs and Catalyst Control Center 2 Click CCC 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings See the help file for more information You may not be able to displa...

Страница 82: ... 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 your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function Otherwise the computer may not return to ...

Страница 83: ...the Multiple Monitors function with the S1 button To change the S1 button assignment press and hold the S1 button to display the window for changing the assignment For details on the S1 button see Using Special function Buttons page 33 Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function Models with the ATI video controller 1 Clic...

Страница 84: ...th the S1 button To change the S1 button assignment press and hold the S1 button to display the window for changing the assignment For details on the S1 button see Using Special function Buttons page 33 Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function ...

Страница 85: ... need to use a sound input device for example to chat over the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone not supplied 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 86: ...moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact Do not put the computer into a bag or 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 not supplied 3 ...

Страница 87: ... connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 2 into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive 3 is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force to the USB port This may cause a malfunction ...

Страница 88: ...he computer to malfunction To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 5 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug 4 Click Stop 5 Follow the on screen instructions to remove the floppy disk drive 6 Disco...

Страница 89: ...ter 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 power cord 1 of your printer into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 3 you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 not supplied into the USB port and the other end to your printer ...

Страница 90: ...r the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The optional i LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LINK connection may not be available depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use See the manual that came with your...

Страница 91: ...mputer and the other end into the DV In Out port 3 on the digital video camcorder On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick when using an i LINK connection ...

Страница 92: ...the network ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Do not plug a telephone cable into the network LAN port on your computer If the network LAN port is connected to one of the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the port may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines...

Страница 93: ...of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities Setting the Password page 94 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 99 Using the Power Saving Modes page 100 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 105 Configuring Your Modem page 107 ...

Страница 94: ... provided for users with administrative rights on the computer to change all the setup options in the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you...

Страница 95: ...lect Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 4 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 5 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter key 6 Change the setting from Disabled to Enabled 7 Press the or key to select ...

Страница 96: ...ey several times when the VAIO logo appears 3 Enter the machine password and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 6 Press the or key to select...

Страница 97: ...nter the machine password and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter ...

Страница 98: ...ord and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set User Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key 6 Press the or key to...

Страница 99: ...r To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed For more information about each option see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open the VAIO Control Center as a standa...

Страница 100: ... you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery charge level falls below 10 you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Using Normal Mode This is the normal state...

Страница 101: ... next to the Lock button and Sleep When your computer is in Sleep mode you cannot insert a disc Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs down while your computer is in Sleep mode you will lose all unsaved data Going back to the previous work state is impossible To avoid loss of data you should save y...

Страница 102: ...Sleep mode To modify this you can change the Sleep mode settings To change the Sleep mode settings 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes ...

Страница 103: ... into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down and resuming To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively you can click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode When your computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time ...

Страница 104: ...mode Press the power button The computer returns to its normal state If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Sleep mode ...

Страница 105: ...icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time for example AC power Click this icon to display the window that shows your power status The VAIO Power Management function is added to the Windows Power Options Properties To select a power plan 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Select your desired power ...

Страница 106: ...agement Viewer You can view performance with the power plan that was modified with the VAIO Power Management To start VAIO Power Management Viewer 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Power Management and VAIO Power Management Viewer ...

Страница 107: ...Phone and Modem Options The Location Information window appears 4 Enter the required information and then click OK The Phone and Modem Options window appears 5 Select your location on the Dialing Rules tab 6 Click the Edit button to change the current configuration The Edit Location window appears Or Click the New button to configure your modem The New Location window appears 7 Check the country r...

Страница 108: ...k that your modem is listed on the Modems tab If your modem is not listed click Add and follow the wizard 10 Click Apply OK Your modem is configured Before applying new country settings make sure your phone cable is disconnected from your computer ...

Страница 109: ... product warranty period we recommend that You should contact your dealer to install a new memory module You should not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer You should not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model see the online specifications Contact VAIO Link ...

Страница 110: ...ctrostatic discharge ESD can damage electronic components Before touching a memory module ensure the following The procedures described in this document assume user familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practice and regulatory compliance requirements for using and modifying electronic equipment Turn off your computer and disconnect it from ...

Страница 111: ...omponents of your computer will result in damage to the computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C ...

Страница 112: ...computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screw indicated by the arrow below on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity ...

Страница 113: ...er 6 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Make sure that the memory module tilts up and then pull it out in the direction of the arrow 2 ...

Страница 114: ...rboard Be sure to insert the connector edge of the memory module into the slot while aligning the notch on the module with the small projection in the open slot Do not force the memory module into the slot in a wrong orientation as it may cause damage to the slot and the module 9 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery...

Страница 115: ...memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 3 Click System Information and System Information You can view the amount of system memory in the right pane If the additional memory does not appear repeat the installation procedure and restart the computer ...

Страница 116: ...dling the LCD Screen page 117 Using the Power Source page 118 Handling Your Computer page 119 Handling the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 121 Handling Floppy Disks page 122 Handling Discs page 123 Using the Battery Pack page 124 Using Headphones page 125 Handling the Memory Stick page 126 Handling the Hard Disk page 127 Updating Your Computer page 128 ...

Страница 117: ...a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD screen This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and do...

Страница 118: ...dden 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 holding the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet...

Страница 119: ...er or place any objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air 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 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your comp...

Страница 120: ...table distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and conta...

Страница 121: ...he built in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause the camera to malfunction The built in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i LINK compatible device connected to the i LINK port Clean the lens protection cover of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the cover is extremely dirty wipe ...

Страница 122: ...ources of heat Keep floppy disks away from any liquid Do not let them get wet When you are not using your floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and put it in a storage case If the floppy disk comes with a label make sure that the label is properly affixed If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or da...

Страница 123: ...r alcohol commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edges 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 remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth...

Страница 124: ...ck 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 such as dropping it on a hard surface If you are not using your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the bat...

Страница 125: ...ic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use ...

Страница 126: ...location subject to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick and the Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them When using the...

Страница 127: ...ul when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard dis...

Страница 128: ... so that the computer can run more efficiently Windows Update Click Start All Programs and Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions VAIO Update 4 Click Start All Programs VAIO Update 4 and VAIO Update Options and then follow the on screen instructions Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates ...

Страница 129: ...ggestions before contacting VAIO Link Computer page 131 System Security page 138 Battery page 139 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 141 Internet page 144 Networking page 146 Bluetooth Technology page 150 Optical Discs page 155 Display page 160 Printing page 165 Microphone page 166 Mouse page 167 Speakers page 168 Touch Pad page 169 Keyboard page 170 Floppy Disks page 171 Audio Video page 172 ...

Страница 130: ...130 n N Troubleshooting Memory Stick page 175 Peripherals page 176 ...

Страница 131: ...s plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapter and then press the power button to turn on your computer Condensation may cause your computer to m...

Страница 132: ... should I do if my computer or software stops responding If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Shut Down to turn off your computer If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and click the arrow next to the ...

Страница 133: ...his procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the power button may cause loss of unsaved data What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this problem turn off your computer and remove the ...

Страница 134: ...ximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the current CPU speed instead of the maximum speed What should I do if Windows does not start and a message appears when I start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime Password mess...

Страница 135: ...optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should I do if I cannot remember the power on password If you have forgotten the power on password contact VAIO Link to reset it A reset fee will be charged Why doesn t my screen turn off after the automatic turn off time has passed The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting which you can select using the Windows power ...

Страница 136: ...e M or m key to select your desired priority under Boot Priority and press the Enter key 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you want to assign the priority and press the Enter key 6 Press the or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key What should I do if I cannot boot my computer from the USB floppy disk dri...

Страница 137: ...ed To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps See the online specifications to find out about your storage device configuration 1 Click Start right click Computer and select Manage 2 Click Disk Management under Storage on the left pane The volume of the recovery partition and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row on the center pane ...

Страница 138: ...ect to the Internet 2 Double click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates How do I keep my antivirus software updated You can keep the McAfee Internet Security Suite software program current with the latest updates from McAfee Inc To download and install the latest security updates follow these steps 1 Click Star...

Страница 139: ...stalled When should I recharge the battery pack When the battery charge level falls below 10 When both the charge and power indicator lights blink When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should I replace the battery pack If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced To check the battery...

Страница 140: ...e using battery power Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 103 for information on how you can manually activate Hibe...

Страница 141: ...does not indicate a malfunction If the problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality The images captured under the fluorescent light may show reflections of light A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise If the lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See Handling the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 121 Why do captu...

Страница 142: ...ch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g light source flicker etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The video inp...

Страница 143: ...tart Control Panel Hardware and Sound and Device Manager 2 Double click Imaging devices 3 Right click the device name for your camera and click Update Driver Software What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in MOTION EYE ca...

Страница 144: ...t the telephone number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Phone and Modem Options 4 On the Modems...

Страница 145: ...ot connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your ISP do any of the following Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the ISP is not ...

Страница 146: ... and tasks under Network and Internet 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your access point is selected Make sure the encryption key is correct Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure To change the settings follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on t...

Страница 147: ...he wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily over...

Страница 148: ...t in a communication failure Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point page 146 to change the settings What are channels Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access point see...

Страница 149: ...IO Smart Network window on the desktop follow these steps 1 Click Start All Programs and VAIO Control Center 2 Click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network 3 Click Advanced in the right pane For information on the VAIO Smart Network software see the help file included with the software ...

Страница 150: ...d device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I want to communicate with Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on See the other device s manual for more information If the device you want to communicat...

Страница 151: ... find this computer check box The data transfer distance can be shorter than 10 meters depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or i...

Страница 152: ...ance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstacles or closer to the device to which it is connected Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected Note that large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in the environment What s...

Страница 153: ...hospitals and airplanes may have restrictions on use of Bluetooth devices to avoid radio interference Check with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth function on the computer is permitted Why can t I use the Bluetooth function when I log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth function may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your comput...

Страница 154: ...without logging off your system the Bluetooth devices will not work Be sure to log off before switching users To log off your system click Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Log Off Why can t I exchange business card data with a mobile phone The business card exchange function is not supported ...

Страница 155: ...e optical disc drive 3 Check the disc for dirt or damage If you need to clean the disc see Handling Discs page 123 for instructions What should I do if the drive tray does not open Make sure your computer is on Press the drive eject button If the drive eject button does not work click Start and Computer right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject If none of the above options work inse...

Страница 156: ...u need to clean the disc see Handling Discs page 123 for instructions If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound do any of the following The volume may have been turned off by the Fn F2 keys Press them once again The volume may have been minimized by the VOL button Press the VOL button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound Right click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Vo...

Страница 157: ...ing the Driver tab and clicking Driver Details 7 Click OK to close the window Make sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a disc Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the package to make sure the region code is compatib...

Страница 158: ...I do if I cannot write data to CD media Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically not even a screen saver Stop using the keyboard If you are using a CD R RW disc with an adhesive label affixed replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage What should I do if ...

Страница 159: ...d out the type of your optical disc drive and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs page 39 to find out about the supported disc media Make sure your optical disc drive supports the Blu ray Disc writing function The DVD RW R DL RAM drive does not support it BD R Disc media are not rewritable You cannot add or erase data to or from the BD R Disc media ...

Страница 160: ...ator light is lit If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 22 for more information If the display output is directed to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 31 for more information What should I do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or extern...

Страница 161: ...your computer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In this case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click the desktop and select Personalize 2 Click Display Settings 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution You can check the total amount of the graphi...

Страница 162: ... returns to Normal mode from Sleep or Hibernate mode To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps 1 Right click the power status icon on the taskbar and select Power Options 2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan 3 Click Change advanced power settings 4 Select the Advanced settings tab 5 Double click Display 6 Adjust the LCD brightness setting in the item for br...

Страница 163: ...attery power To save your preference for the brightness follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Change when the computer sleeps under Power Options 4 Click Change advanced power settings 5 Scroll down the list and double click ATI Graphics Power Settings 6 Double click ATI PowerPlay Settings 7 Change the current option for On battery to Maximum Perform...

Страница 164: ...or changing the options to detect the external display Then use the Fn F7 keys to change the display output How do I run Windows Aero This Q A entry applies to selected models only To run Windows Aero follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more color options 4 Select Windows Aer...

Страница 165: ...on If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Sleep or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Printer under Hardware and Sound 3 Right click the printer icon and ...

Страница 166: ...rned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer How can I prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Turn down the volume of the speakers and the microphone ...

Страница 167: ...to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work press the Windows key once and then the key several times select Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and keys and then Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to ...

Страница 168: ...e VOL button to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound If your speakers require external power make sure the speakers are connected to a power source See the manual that came with your speakers for more information Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built in speakers If you are using a program that has...

Страница 169: ...window If the Alt F4 keys do not work press the Windows key once and then the key several times select Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys select the arrow next to the Shut down button with the m and keys and then Restart with the M or m key and press the Enter key to restart your computer If ...

Страница 170: ... change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Clock Language and Region 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 light is unlit If the N...

Страница 171: ... Wait for the indicator light 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 your computer 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by plugging the USB cable into the USB port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start the arrow next to the Lock button and Restart What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk Make sur...

Страница 172: ...a software application an operating system and a compatible i LINK device Not all products with an i LINK connection can communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating...

Страница 173: ...ar the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI port Once you have connected a device to the HDMI port you need to change the sound output device if you want to hear sound from the device For the detailed procedure see How do I change the sound output device page 173 If you still hear no sound from the sound output device follow these steps 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in How do I change ...

Страница 174: ...Start and Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound 4 On the Playback tab select the HDMI icon and click Properties 5 Click the Supported Formats tab 6 Click to select the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes 7 Click OK If the Dolby Digital or DTS output is connected to a device that does not support it the device will not play any sound In such a case ca...

Страница 175: ...format a Memory Stick page 52 Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick Copyright protected music can only be checked out to Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can I copy images from a digital camera using Memory S...

Страница 176: ...et Try using another USB port on your computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all USB hubs may prevent a dev...

Страница 177: ...177 n N Support Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer Sony Support Information page 178 e Support page 179 ...

Страница 178: ...e VAIO Link web site for troubleshooting Go to http www vaio link com e Support This interactive part of our web site http www vaio link com allows you to get in contact with our dedicated support team over the Internet Using a personalized 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 reading the prin...

Страница 179: ... Link e Support Web Portal How can I access the e Support portal When you register your computer you will automatically receive an e mail with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and a basic explanation within a few hours All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the e mail You are now ready to create your first case You can access the e Supp...

Страница 180: ...es from Monday till Friday between 8 am and 6 pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a 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 e mail notifying you that your case has been updated ...

Страница 181: ... trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association Intel Pentium and Intel SpeedStep are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows Vista Windows Media Center Edition MS Works Microsoft Office 2007 Home Student Microsoft Office Ready 2007 and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a tradema...

Страница 182: ...rks and trade names are those of their respective owners SD Logo is a trademark SDHC Logo is a trademark MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or m...

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