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Action Setup

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VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's shortcut keys.

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Содержание VAIO VGN-TXN10 Series

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

Страница 2: ...urce 20 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using Your VAIO Computer 26 Using the Keyboard 27 Using the Touch Pad 29 Using Special function Buttons 30 Using the Optical Disc Drive 32 Using PC Cards 43 Using the Memory Stick Media 46 Using Other Memory Cards 51 Using the Internet 54 Using Wireless LAN WLAN 55 Using the Bluetooth Functionality 65 ...

Страница 3: ...ce 85 Connecting a Printer 88 Connecting an i LINK Device 89 Connecting to a Network LAN 91 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 92 Setting the Password 93 Using Fingerprint Authentication 102 Using Trusted Platform Module TPM 120 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central 125 Using the Power Saving Modes 126 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management 131 Changing the Performance Setting 134 Protecting t...

Страница 4: ...ndling Discs 149 On Using the Battery Pack 150 On Using Headphones 151 On Handling Memory Stick Media 152 On Handling the Hard Disk 153 Troubleshooting 154 Computer 156 System Security 163 Battery 165 Internet 167 Networking 169 Bluetooth Technology 172 Optical Discs 176 Display 181 Printing 183 Microphone 184 Mouse 185 Speakers 186 Touch Pad 187 ...

Страница 5: ...5 n N Keyboard 188 Floppy Disks 189 PC Cards 190 Audio Video 191 Memory Stick Media 192 Peripherals 193 Support Options 194 Sony Support Information 194 Program Support Information 197 ...

Страница 6: ...ing and communications 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 Provides a guide to use Instant Mode ...

Страница 7: ... VAIO for customers in Latin American countries or areas or at http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil 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 on screen guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAI...

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: ... Make 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 an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturer s instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 11 About the Indicator Lights page 18 Connecting a Power Source page 20 Using the Battery Pack page 21 Sh...

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: ... page 51 D LCD screen page 144 E Keyboard page 27 F Touch pad page 29 G Fingerprint sensor page 102 H WIRELESS switch page 55 I Muting button page 30 J Volume buttons page 30 K Headphones jack page 77 L Microphone jack page 84 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities ...

Страница 13: ... Disc drive eject button page 30 G Battery indicator page 18 H Hard disk drive indicator page 18 I Num lock indicator page 18 J Caps lock indicator page 18 K Scroll lock indicator page 18 L Power button M Built in speakers N Bluetooth indicator page 18 O WIRELESS LAN indicator page 18 P WWAN indicator page 18 Q Muting indicator page 18 On selected models only ...

Страница 14: ...14 n N Getting Started Back A Network Ethernet port page 91 B Battery connector page 21 C DC IN port page 20 D i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 port page 89 ...

Страница 15: ...page 32 E Monitor VGA port page 78 F WWAN antenna page 55 If you do not intend to use the Wireless WAN functionality at all you can detach the WWAN antenna Once you have detached the WWAN antenna be sure to put the supplied cover in place Place the cover with a small groove upright and push it until it clicks into place as shown below On selected models only ...

Страница 16: ...16 n N Getting Started Left A Security slot B Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 85 C PC Card slot page 43 D PC Card release button page 45 E Air vent F Modem port page 54 Supports high full low speeds ...

Страница 17: ...17 n N Getting Started Bottom A Air vents B Port replicator connector page 74 C Battery release latch page 24 ...

Страница 18: ...s not being used Muting Illuminates when the volume is turned off Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on 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 off Ca...

Страница 19: ...19 n N Getting Started WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running WIRELESS WAN Illuminates when the wireless WAN function is enabled On selected models only Indicator Functions ...

Страница 20: ...wer 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 your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not use your computer for a long period of time place ...

Страница 21: ...ry Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place When your 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 22: ...omputer The computer automatically charges the battery pack the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery pack charges When the battery pack is about 85 charged the battery indicator turns off Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Blinks The battery pack is running out of power Double blinks The battery pack is charging Off The...

Страница 23: ...battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data fre...

Страница 24: ...r if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide and hold the battery release latch 1 and slide the battery pack away from the computer If the battery pack is stuck by the side spring locks release one lock and then the other to remove the battery pack ...

Страница 25: ...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 26: ...r Using the Keyboard page 27 Using the Touch Pad page 29 Using Special function Buttons page 30 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 32 Using PC Cards page 43 Using the Memory Stick Media page 46 Using Other Memory Cards page 51 Using the Internet page 54 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 55 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 65 ...

Страница 27: ... or or keep pressing Fn F5 Fn T F7 display output Toggles among your computer screen an external display and simultaneous output to both Fn F10 zoom Changes the screen resolution to magnify restore your computer s screen view The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with a higher resolution This key combinati...

Страница 28: ... the states of the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 126 On selected models only Combinations Feature Functions ...

Страница 29: ... 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 scroll function is available o...

Страница 30: ...he 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 Instant Mode as well as when Windows is launched and running Starts or pauses DVD playback with the WinDVD software or CD playback with the SonicStage software Stop button This button is enabled in Instant Mode as ...

Страница 31: ...sc drive tray If this button does not work try the 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 ...

Страница 32: ...n the optical disc drive 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 your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive Insert your Recovery Disc into t...

Страница 33: ...l the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc when your 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 34: ...cal Discs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs 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 35: ...P P P 1 Supports writing data to DVD R discs compliant with DVD R for General Version 2 0 2 1 2 Supports writing data to DVD RW discs compliant with DVD RW Version 1 1 1 2 3 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 4 Writing data to single sided DVD RAM discs 2 6 GB compliant with DVD RAM Version 1 0...

Страница 36: ...SCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING For inquiries about disc formats contact the individual publisher of the pre recorded disc or the manufacturer of the recordable disc 8cm disc writing is not supported PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable nor recordable CD ROM Video CD Music CD CD Extra CD R RW DVD ROM ...

Страница 37: ...ty software while writing data to a disc This may cause your 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 preinstalled software and while using the CD burning software ...

Страница 38: ...akers Reduce the volume before playing a DVD Do not switch to power saving modes while your 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 l...

Страница 39: ...activated playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in audio and video 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 40: ...udio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 2 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the desired CD software such as the SonicStage software If the Audio CD window appears click to select an option ...

Страница 41: ...er 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 under Files Ready to Be Written to the CD 7 In the CD Writing Tasks box click Write...

Страница 42: ...DVD software to play the DVD For instructions on how to use the software see the help file on your DVD software Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive 3 If nothing appears on the desktop then click Start point to All Programs and click to start the DVD software you want to use For instructions on how to use...

Страница 43: ...ng a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 2 Push 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 upward 5 Gently push the PC Card into the slot The PC Card is automati...

Страница 44: ...ystem to correct the problem Restarting will restore the original state of your computer While the card is inserted your 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 the Devic...

Страница 45: ...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 46: ... USA http www sony ca support for customers in Canada http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Latin American countries or areas or http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Your computer has been tested and found compatible with the Sony branded Memory Stick media with capacity of up to 4 GB that are available as of May 2006 However not all Memory Stick media that meet the ...

Страница 47: ...om accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick media When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Be sure to use a fine tipped object to move the tab on the Memory Stick Duo media ...

Страница 48: ...o hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging your computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the slot Inserting the media improperly may damage your computer Your computer supports Memory St...

Страница 49: ...elp file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the media Avoid accidental erasure of your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the slot while formatting the media This could cause a malfunction Be sure to use the preinstalled Memory Stick Formatter software to format a Memory Stick media In case the media i...

Страница 50: ...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 indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick media ...

Страница 51: ...e correct memory card into the SD memory card MultiMediaCard MMC slot SDHC memory cards are not supported Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of a different type into the slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may be difficult to remove from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from the slot Do n...

Страница 52: ... of the computer 2 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the memory card slot 3 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not 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 ...

Страница 53: ...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 memory card causing it to extend out from the slot 3 When the card extends carefully pull it out of the slot ...

Страница 54: ... to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start ...

Страница 55: ... with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information Internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as 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 ful...

Страница 56: ... is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a and 802 11g multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST FIPS 140 2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802 1X based authentication WPA2 is backward compatible wit...

Страница 57: ...h walls and the software in use Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IEEE 802 11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802 11b products When the communication speed is not as fast as expected changing the wire...

Страница 58: ... 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 If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected If the Wireless connection is initiated by peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN eq...

Страница 59: ... option s and click OK 2 Click Start and then Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet 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 Ent...

Страница 60: ...ter 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 and or the IEEE 802 11a b g standard 2 If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers in the exact same way This means that you ...

Страница 61: ...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 62: ... 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 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 man...

Страница 63: ...ard double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s 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 screen i...

Страница 64: ...EE 802 11a b g standard double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select your desired wireless option s and click OK 3 Click Start point to All Programs and click Wireless Setup Utility The Wireless Setup Utility appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and or the IEEE 802...

Страница 65: ...thout cables and up to 33 feet 10 meters range in open space Wireless WAN model users Please see the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for setting up Bluetooth functionality Other model users 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 to display the Wireless Device Switch window 3 Selec...

Страница 66: ...same time on your 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 applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performan...

Страница 67: ...ral characteristics of Bluetooth technology connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth devi...

Страница 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears and Add New Connection Wizard automatically starts 4 If the Add New Connection Wizard window does not appear click New Connection The Add New Connection Wizard window appears 5 Select Express Mode Recommended and then click Next The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices in range and lists available device...

Страница 71: ... the headset from your computer 1 Right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu The Bluetooth Settings window appears 2 Select HBH 608 click Next and select Disconnect from the Bluetooth menu 3 Click Yes ...

Страница 72: ...plicator page 73 Connecting External Speakers page 77 Connecting an External Display page 78 Selecting Display Modes page 81 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 82 Connecting an External Microphone page 84 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 85 Connecting a Printer page 88 Connecting an i LINK Device page 89 Connecting to a Network LAN page 91 ...

Страница 73: ...tor See the online Specifications to see whether your model is supplied with a port replicator Locating Ports on the Port Replicator The port replicator can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not unplug the AC adapter from the port replicator and the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions A DC IN port page 74...

Страница 74: ...turn off your computer before attaching it to the port replicator 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 and the other end into 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 75: ...the port replicator and push down the computer until it clicks into place 6 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not move your computer while attached to the port replicator this may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the computer ...

Страница 76: ...Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals 2 Lift the computer away from the port replicator 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 your computer from the port replicator If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect the port r...

Страница 77: ... 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 78: ...dows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display monitor either directly to your computer or via the optional port replicator 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 a VGA mo...

Страница 79: ...e optional port replicator 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 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 comp...

Страница 80: ...t replicator To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug an RGB signal cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer or on the port replicator 3 Plug an 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 81: ...the Multiple Monitors Function page 82 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 the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time depending on the type of your e...

Страница 82: ... 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 your computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise the computer may not return to N...

Страница 83: ...ight 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 Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode ...

Страница 84: ... If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat over 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 85: ...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 your computer As a result you only need to plug the USB mouse into the US...

Страница 86: ... 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 on the USB port This may cause a malfunction ...

Страница 87: ...mputer 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 no...

Страница 88: ...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 89: ...NK cables compatible with your computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end and 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 ...

Страница 90: ...r end into the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camcorder 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 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 media when using an i LINK co...

Страница 91: ...nnect to the network ask your network administrator Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on your computer If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or busines...

Страница 92: ... and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities etc Setting the Password page 93 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 102 Using Trusted Platform Module TPM page 120 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 125 Using the Power Saving Modes page 126 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 131 Changing the Performance Setting page 134 Protecting the Hard Disk page 135 ...

Страница 93: ...word and user password The machine password is provided for users with administrator rights on the computer to change all the setup options on the BIOS setup screen as well as to start the computer The user password is provided for other ordinary 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 passw...

Страница 94: ...een enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 5 At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen 6 Select Password when Power On under Security Press the space bar to change the setting from Disable...

Страница 95: ...y 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 key When confirmation to save the changes is prompted press the Ent...

Страница 96: ... power on password if set after the VAIO logo appears You cannot start your computer with the master password If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails which is critical to password entry no bypass is possible and the data stored in the hard disk will not be accessible There is NO RESET of this password You will have to replace the hard disk at your own expense and lose all the data ...

Страница 97: ...creen appears 4 Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key 5 Select Continue on the warning screen and press the Enter key 6 Enter the master password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 7 Enter the user password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including...

Страница 98: ...ess the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears 4 Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key 5 Enter the current password once and then a new password twice 6 Press the Enter key 7 Press the Enter key when the success message appears 8 Press the Esc key 9 Press ...

Страница 99: ...y to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The password entry screen appears 4 Select Enter Master and User Password and press the Enter key 5 Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key leaving everything else blank 6 Press the Enter key when the success message appears 7 Press the Esc ...

Страница 100: ...u have set the Windows password in conjunction with the fingerprint authentication functionality you can substitute fingerprint recognition for password entry when turning on your computer For more information see Using Fingerprint Authentication page 102 To add the Windows password 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click the User Accounts icon 3 Click your user account under or pick an accou...

Страница 101: ...word 5 Enter the current password under Type your current password 6 Enter a new password under Type a new password and the same password under Type the new password again to confirm 7 Click Change Password To remove the password 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click the User Accounts icon 3 Click your user account under or pick an account to change 4 Click Remove my password 5 Enter the cu...

Страница 102: ... Windows passwords If you share a computer with other people you can skip user selection as well Quick web site access Once you have registered your user information user accounts passwords etc for web sites in the password bank you can substitute fingerprint authentication for entering required information and access the password protected web sites Access to the encrypted locked My Safe folder T...

Страница 103: ...y loss or modification of your data that might have occurred during the course of repair The hard disk may be initialized and returned after the repair work and in such a case you will not be able to restore your fingerprint templates The maintenance and management of data concerning fingerprint authentication must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arising...

Страница 104: ...int sensor Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Let the fingerprint sensor take about one second to scan your fingerprint It may be hard to enroll or recognize your fingerprint if your finger is dry or wet wrinkled injured dirty The soiled fingerprint sensor may cause poor recognition performance Wipe off the fingerprint sensor regularly with a soft cloth Use a len...

Страница 105: ...oot Security functionality If you share your computer with other people you may not be able to use your enrolled fingerprint to log onto your system 1 Click Start point to All Programs and Protector Suite QL and then click Welcome The Welcome window appears 2 Click Enroll now If the Windows password is not set on your computer password registration will be prompted 1 Click OK on the prompt window ...

Страница 106: ... procedure 8 Click on the finger of which fingerprint you want to enroll 9 Swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor three times 10 Click Finish To enroll more fingerprints repeat steps 7 and 8 above If enrollment scan fails in step 8 above click Manual mode and follow the on screen instructions to try manual mode enrollment To edit or add fingerprint templates right click the Protector Suite...

Страница 107: ...your fingertip flat in the center of the fingerprint sensor 2 Swipe your finger perpendicularly across the fingerprint sensor Keep your finger in contact with the fingerprint sensor while swiping Fingerprint enrollment may fail if you move your finger too fast or too slow Take about one second to swipe your finger across the sensor ...

Страница 108: ...e the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log on window appears Window is launched You can log onto your user account just by swiping the finger with the enrolled fingerprint even if your computer is shared by multiple users To configure the computer for fingerprint authentication 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprin...

Страница 109: ...he VAIO logo 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor Windows is launched Alternatively you can press the Esc key and enter your password If only the Enable boot security check box has been selected in step 4 in To configure the computer for fingerprint authentication page 108 you will be prompted to swipe your finger or enter the password before Windows is la...

Страница 110: ... password bank entry for the web site To add an entry to the password bank 1 Visit the desired password protected web site to display the user account and password entry window 2 Enter your user information user account password etc 3 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 4 Select Register Window 5 Click Continue on the ...

Страница 111: ...word protected web site to display the user account and password entry window A message balloon appears to indicate that you have a password bank entry for the site 2 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor 3 Click Yes on the confirmation window If a security warning window appears click Yes or OK to proceed You can always enter your user information that has b...

Страница 112: ...e QL window appears 3 Click the Registrations tab 4 Select the desired entry name from the list and click Export 5 Enter a file name and click Save 6 Enter a password twice and click OK 7 Click OK To import an entry 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click th...

Страница 113: ... access your data Note that you need to initialize and create the folder before you use the My Safe folder for the first time To show the My Safe icon on the desktop 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click the My Safe tab 4 Click to select the Show My Safe i...

Страница 114: ... sure to write down the backup password and keep it safe and private from other people 5 Specify the folder size and click Finish The My Safe folder opens The maximum size of the My Safe folder is 2 GB To lock the My Safe folder Right click the My Safe icon on the desktop and select Lock My Safe from the Protector Suite QL menu The My Safe folder is locked against unauthorized access To unlock the...

Страница 115: ...r Suite QL window appears 3 Click the My Safe tab 4 Click Change Size The window for changing the folder size appears If the My Safe folder is unlocked when you click Change Size in step 4 the window for locking the folder will appear Click OK to lock the My Safe folder and close the window 5 Change the folder size and click OK The maximum size of the My Safe folder is 2 GB 6 Click OK on the Prote...

Страница 116: ...application launcher feature you must assign an application to your individual fingers in advance To assign an application to your finger 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click the Applications tab 4 Click Add The Applications window appears To add an assig...

Страница 117: ...splay the Protector Suite QL menu Changing an Application Assignment to Your Finger To change an application assignment to your finger 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click the Applications tab 4 Select the desired finger and click Edit The Applications wi...

Страница 118: ...emove an application assignment to your finger 1 Swipe the finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor to display the Protector Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector Suite QL window appears 3 Click the Applications tab 4 Select the desired finger and click Delete ...

Страница 119: ...rd disk To erase the enrolled fingerprints 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 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab 4 Press the m key to select Clear Fingerprint Data and press the Enter key The fingerprint data enroll...

Страница 120: ...er people Make sure to make backup copies of the latest emergency recovery archive file and the latest emergency recovery token file and keep them safe and private from other people before sending your computer for repair The data stored in the TPM that is embedded on the motherboard may be lost or corrupted during the course of repair During the course of repair the TPM may be replaced even if th...

Страница 121: ...the system attributes of the files in the folders below Folders containing basic user keys and others C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Infineon TPM Software 2 0 BackupData C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Infineon TPM Software 2 0 PlatformKeyData C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Infineon TPM Software 2 0 RestoreData C Documents and Settings ...

Страница 122: ...for automatic backup data Default file name SPSystemBackup The folder is created as the subfolder for the SPSystemBackup xml file Token file for decryption Default file name SPEmRecToken xml Default path Removable media FD USB memory etc Password reset token file Default file name SPPwdResetToken xml Default path Removable media FD USB memory etc Password reset secret file Default file name SPPwdR...

Страница 123: ... Security and then select Enabled for Trusted Platform Support on the Security tab 4 Press the or key to select Exit and then Exit Setup and press the Enter key Before enabling the TPM make sure to set the power on and hard disk passwords to protect against unauthorized modification of the TPM configuration If the TPM is enabled it will take longer before the VAIO logo appears due to security chec...

Страница 124: ...nistrator rights on the computer Initializing and configuring the TPM See the online documentation for detailed information To open the documentation click Start point to All Programs and Infineon Security Platform Solution and click Help on Security Platform The maintenance and management of TPM protected data must be carried out at your own risk Sony assumes no liabilities for any defects arisin...

Страница 125: ...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 126: ...lect To set the timer for the computer to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain period of time click Start and Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options and then change the settings under Power Schemes If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and instal...

Страница 127: ... a disc Your 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 your 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 pack See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 125 If ...

Страница 128: ...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 129: ...ator light 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 Press the power button The computer returns to its previous state If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds your computer will t...

Страница 130: ... to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode You can use VAIO Central to configure your 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 pack See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 125 Do not move your computer b...

Страница 131: ...tware 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 Double click this icon to display the window showing your power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO Power Management 1 C...

Страница 132: ...r 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 the list f...

Страница 133: ...er Management Viewer icon For launching VAIO Central see Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 125 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 Viewer are running VAIO Power Management...

Страница 134: ...tart point to All Programs and click VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 2 Double click Power Management on the System Information tab and then Performance 3 Select Memory bus 400 MHz Priority is given to saving power By default Memory bus 400 MHz Priority is given to saving power is selected 4 Click OK 5 At the confirmation prompt click Yes To activate the change you must restart your co...

Страница 135: ... 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central 2 Double click Security on the System Information tab and then Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings The setup window appears 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box 4 Select one of the desired sensitivity level 5 Click OK For more information click Help on the setup window to open the help file VAIO HDD Protection is des...

Страница 136: ...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 module compartment cover 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 ce...

Страница 137: ...e 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 your computer and disconnect the system from its power source that is battery pack or AC adapter and from any telecommunication links...

Страница 138: ... 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 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Handle the memory module with c...

Страница 139: ...ct all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait 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 such as the connector panel on the back of the computer to discharge static electricity ...

Страница 140: ...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 141: ...l 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 Replace the memory module compartment cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer ...

Страница 142: ...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 143: ...rom potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 144 On Using the Power Source page 145 On Handling Your Computer page 146 On Handling Floppy Disks page 148 On Handling Discs page 149 On Using the Battery Pack page 150 On Using Headphones page 151 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 152 On Handling the Hard Disk page 153 ...

Страница 144: ...sidual image may appear on the LCD screen if the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears in 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 br...

Страница 145: ...sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the 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 Use t...

Страница 146: ... 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 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction Provid...

Страница 147: ...isit the Sony online support Web site Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning your computer To avoid losing data if your computer is damaged back up your data regularly Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen o...

Страница 148: ...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 use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with an adhesive 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 damag...

Страница 149: ...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 remaining ...

Страница 150: ...d heat builds up in the battery pack 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 your computer for a long period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery...

Страница 151: ...ffic 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 152: ... Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to 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 media Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick media out of reach of children There is a risk of s...

Страница 153: ...careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk 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 disk...

Страница 154: ...p www sony ca support for customers in Canada at http esupport sony com ES VAIO for customers in Latin American countries or areas at http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR for customers in Brazil Computer page 156 System Security page 163 Battery page 165 Internet page 167 Networking page 169 Bluetooth Technology page 172 Optical Discs page 176 Display page 181 Printing page 183 Microphone page 184 Mo...

Страница 155: ...155 n N Troubleshooting Audio Video page 191 Memory Stick Media page 192 Peripherals page 193 ...

Страница 156: ...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 more information Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery pack and press the power button to turn on your computer Condensation may cause your co...

Страница 157: ...ave Changes or Exit Setup and press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer restarts If this occurs frequently contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site What should I do if the power indicator Green lights but my computer screen stays blank...

Страница 158: ...ows Task Manager window appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu When the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from Windows Task Manager Pressing...

Страница 159: ...art the computer 4 If this procedure does not work press and hold the power button until the computer turns off What should I do if the battery indicator is flashing and my computer does not start This symptom could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this symptom turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then install the battery pack to the computer again F...

Страница 160: ...ed than the maximum This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservation purposes System Properties may display the CPU s current speed instead of the maximum speed What should I do if Windows does not start showing a message when I start my computer If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecutively the Enter Onetime P...

Страница 161: ... will be charged To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Why does it take time before my computer starts If Norton Internet Security s Personal Firewall is active it may take some time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups If the TPM is enabled it will take longer before the VAIO logo appears due to security checks at computer startup...

Страница 162: ...aker Volume and press the Enter key 4 Press the M or m key to select the speaker volume at startup and press the Enter key 5 Press the or key to select Exit select Exit Save Changes or Exit Setup and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 6 Select Yes and press the Enter key Your computer restarts and you will hear the startup sound at the specified vo...

Страница 163: ... Windows 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 your computer whenever it is connected to the Internet The Windows Updates web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must...

Страница 164: ...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 appears 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click t...

Страница 165: ...he battery pack When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators 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 power is still low after charging it the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should I be concerned that the installed battery pack is...

Страница 166: ...m from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 129 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 167: ...ephone 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 then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options 4 On the M...

Страница 168: ... properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider 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 th...

Страница 169: ...tart 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 Networks tab 7 Click View Wireless Networks to see that your access point is selected Make sure the encryption key is correct What should I do if I cannot access the Internet Check the access point settings See the manual...

Страница 170: ...oaded 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 the manual that came with your access point for more information How do I avoid data transfer interruptions When your computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if ...

Страница 171: ... using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key Two computers with built in wireless LAN may lose 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...

Страница 172: ... or you may not be able to communicate with the device What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which I want to communicate Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more information If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may n...

Страница 173: ...ustom 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 and on the operating system or the software in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other If the device with which you want to communicate is already...

Страница 174: ...cted by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions 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 due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from th...

Страница 175: ...ect 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 onto my computer as a limited user The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to users with limited rights on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t I connect to a Bluetooth de...

Страница 176: ...Make sure your computer is on If power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will not work Use the disc 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 If the disc drive eject button does not work click Start and t...

Страница 177: ... If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound do any of the following 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 your computer Make sure the CD audio fe...

Страница 178: ...ake sure an adhesive label is not affixed to a 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 your comp...

Страница 179: ... the keyboard Do not use a CD R RW disc that has an adhesive label affixed to it This could cause a write error or other damage What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work ...

Страница 180: ...y Computer 2 Right click the optical 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 data to CD R and CD RW discs To write data to such discs make sure to select this check box You cannot add data to DVD RAM discs with data already ...

Страница 181: ...e Using the Battery Pack page 21 for more information If the display mode is set to external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 27 for more information Why doesn t my computer screen display a video If the external display is selected for the display output and the external display is disconnected you cannot display a video on your computer screen Stop...

Страница 182: ...gs 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 LCD brightness adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is saved and the brightness of your computer screen remains unchanged regardless of operating conditions What should I do if the external display stays blank If you cannot change the disp...

Страница 183: ...andby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click the printer icon and select Properties 5 Click the Ports tab 6 Click to cancel the En...

Страница 184: ...f you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer 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 185: ...ted If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart your computer If the pointer still does not move do any of the following Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously In the Windows Task Manager window select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart your computer Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds When your computer...

Страница 186: ...make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged 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 What should I do if I cannot hear sound from my speakers If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery pack is properly installed and is charged If you are usin...

Страница 187: ...elete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart your computer If the problem persists make sure a mouse is not connected How do I change the left and right button assignments If your 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 Click Mouse ...

Страница 188: ...ge 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 If...

Страница 189: ...e 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 your 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 What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy d...

Страница 190: ...ou are not using a Sony PC Card Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot your 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 P...

Страница 191: ...y used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The procedure to establish an i LINK connection may vary depending on 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...

Страница 192: ... the Memory Stick Formatter software preinstalled on your 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 those with the MagicGate logo Use of recorded music requires permission from the...

Страница 193: ...t 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 devi...

Страница 194: ...n help files You can find the help files from the help menu under the specific program 3 Operating System 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 encou...

Страница 195: ...call Sony directly In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services please have the following information readily available 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the notebook and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktop 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the notebook or on the ba...

Страница 196: ...n 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 511 6100 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 In Brazil 11 3677 1080 ...

Страница 197: ...m EN VAIO 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 VAIO For users in Brazil Web Site http esupport sony com ES VAIO BR For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Premiere Reader Adob...

Страница 198: ...ite http www aol com AOL Music Now America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www premiumservices aol com AOL Explorer America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Toolbar America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http help aol com help ...

Страница 199: ...software see Program Support Information page 197 Ask Toolbar Ask Jeeves Inc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 Bluetooth Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 Cingular Connection Manager Cingular Wireless For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 ...

Страница 200: ...to albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 Digital Imaging Starter Edition Microsoft Corp For users in USA and ...

Страница 201: ...y of popular file formats For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 Google Talk Google Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www google com support talk Image Converter 2 Plus Sony Electronics Inc Image Converter 2 Plus allows you to easily convert movie and picture files on your computer to your Memory Stick media For contacts about the software see Program ...

Страница 202: ...Microsoft Office 2003 60 Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from the date of first...

Страница 203: ... http support microsoft com MobiTV MobiTV Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www mobitv com support support php Netscape Browser America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http browser netscape com Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www symantec com techsupp ...

Страница 204: ...c Protector Suite QL Edition allows you to easily setup your fingerprint sensor that comes with your computer Protector Suite QL supports fingerprint logon fast user switching file encryption registering forms and more For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intuit com support quicken...

Страница 205: ...ess LAN Wireless WAN and Bluetooth technology connectivity that came with your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 SonicStage software Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software supports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design a...

Страница 206: ...ormat For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 System Mechanic 6 iolo technologies LLC For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www iolo com contactus cfm Trend Micro Anti Spyware Trend Micro Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http kb trendmicro com search default asp Ulead BD DiscRecorder for VAIO computers Ulead Systems Inc For questions and technical assis...

Страница 207: ...pture Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to a USB port or an i LINK port on your computer or with the built in MOTION EYE camera on your computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 VAIO Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Camera Utility provides you ...

Страница 208: ...about the software see Program Support Information page 197 VAIO Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO computer For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 VAIO HDD Protection Sony Electronics Inc VAIO HDD Protection allows you to customize yo...

Страница 209: ...ftware see Program Support Information page 197 VAIO Security Center Sony Electronics Inc Sony cares about your VAIO personal computer The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your machine includes For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 VAIO Support Central Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to ...

Страница 210: ...del For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 VAIO Zone software Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Zone software provides an effortless way to browse and enjoy pictures music and video files on your computer all through an elegant next generation interface You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO computers on your network On VAIO computer models with a recordabl...

Страница 211: ...tting up your wireless network connection and offers useful diagnostic tests to help keep your wireless network running smoothly For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 197 Xdrive America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www xdrive com support Zoom Utility Sony Electronics Inc The Zoom Utility will allow you to magnify a portion of the screen For co...

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