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Customizing Your VAIO Computer

Launching an Application with Your Finger

Swipe your finger with your desired application assignment across the fingerprint sensor to launch the corresponding 
application.

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Swiping the finger with no application assignment across the fingerprint sensor will display 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 window appears.

5

Change its assignment and click OK.
The Protector Suite QL window appears.

6

Click OK.

Содержание VGN-SZ3HP/B

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

Страница 2: ...nnecting a Power Source 23 Using the Battery Pack 24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using Special function Buttons 34 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera 35 Using the Optical Disc Drive 36 Using PC Cards 46 Using the ExpressCard Module 49 Using the Memory Stick Media 53 Using Other Memory Cards 58 ...

Страница 3: ...Universal Serial Bus USB Device 98 Connecting a Printer 101 Connecting an i LINK Device 102 Connecting to a Network LAN 104 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 106 Selecting Performance Modes 107 Setting the Password 108 Using Fingerprint Authentication 113 Using Trusted Platform Module TPM 131 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 136 Using the Power Saving Modes 137 Managing Power with VA...

Страница 4: ...N EYE Camera 164 On Handling Floppy Disks 164 On Handling Discs 165 On Using the Battery Pack 166 On Using Headphones 167 On Handling Memory Stick Media 168 On Handling the Hard Disk 169 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter 170 Troubleshooting 171 Computer 173 System Security 181 Battery 183 Built in MOTION EYE Camera 185 Internet 188 Networking 190 Bluetooth Technology 193 Optical Discs 197 Displa...

Страница 5: ...5 Mouse 206 Speakers 207 Touch Pad 208 Keyboard 209 Floppy Disks 210 PC Cards 211 Audio Video 212 Memory Stick Media 213 Peripherals 214 Docking Station 215 Support Options 216 Sony Support Information 216 e Support 217 Trademarks 219 ...

Страница 6: ...ware or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness 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 th...

Страница 7: ...through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform amo...

Страница 8: ...e collection of everything you need to get the most from your computer The user guides are collected under Documentation which can be shown as follows 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click My Club VAIO 2 Click Documentation 3 Select the guide you want to read You can manually browse to the user guides by going to My Computer VAIO C your C drive Documentation Documentation and opening the f...

Страница 9: ...gulations Wireless LAN Regulations Bluetooth Regulations End User Software License Agreement and Sony Support services Non printed Documentation User Guide this manual Contains features of your computer It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer as well as information on solving common problems Specifications The online Specifications describe the hardware...

Страница 10: ... Center Important information about your computer in the form of notices and announcements In My Club VAIO you can also find Accessories Want to expand the capabilities of your computer Click on this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories Software Feeling creative Click this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options Wallpapers Click this icon and check ou...

Страница 11: ...ntents to view all Windows Help resources including those that are on the Internet To access Help and Support Center click Start and then Help and Support Or go to the Help and Support Center by pressing the Microsoft Windows key and the F1 key Further Sources Consult the help files on the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting Go to www club vaio com to fi...

Страница 12: ...p 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 fl...

Страница 13: ...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 14: ...section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 15 About the Indicator Lights page 21 Connecting a Power Source page 23 Using the Battery Pack page 24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 29 ...

Страница 15: ...note that the illustrations in this manual may not necessarily apply to your model Front A Built in MOTION EYE camera page 35 B Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 21 C Built in microphone monaural D LCD screen page 160 E Built in speakers F Keyboard page 31 G Touch pad page 33 H Fingerprint sensor page 113 On selected models only ...

Страница 16: ... Wireless LAN indicator page 21 E Bluetooth indicator page 21 F S1 S2 buttons page 34 G STAMINA mode indicator page 21 H Performance selector switch page 107 I SPEED mode indicator page 21 J WIRELESS switch page 62 K Num lock indicator page 21 L Caps lock indicator page 21 M Scroll lock indicator page 21 N Power button ...

Страница 17: ...17 n N Getting Started Back A DC IN port page 23 B Battery connector page 24 C Air vents D Security slot ...

Страница 18: ...ndicator page 21 C Manual eject hole page 197 D Drive eject button page 36 E ExpressCard 34 slot 1 page 49 F Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports 2 page 98 G Network Ethernet port page 104 H Modem port page 61 1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter 2 Supports high full low speeds ...

Страница 19: ...port page 102 E Monitor VGA port page 91 F PC Card slot page 46 G PC Card release button page 48 H Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media indicator page 21 I Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot page 55 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities ...

Страница 20: ...20 n N Getting Started Bottom A Docking station connector page 81 B Air vents ...

Страница 21: ...ra Illuminates while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc When the indicator is off the optical disc is not being used STAMINA mode Illuminates when the computer is in STAMINA mode to conserve battery power SPEED mode Illuminates when the computer is in SPEED mode to provide faster performance Hard disk drive ...

Страница 22: ...oll lock indicator is off The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs Bluetooth technology Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running Indicator Functions ...

Страница 23: ...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 docking station 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 24: ... is not fully charged at the time of purchase 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 to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place ...

Страница 25: ... 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 notebook only functions with genuine Sony batteries designed for this model When installing another kind of battery the battery will not be charged and the notebook will not function ...

Страница 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ... connected to the AC adapter or 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 the battery lock switch 1 to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch 2 and slide the battery pack away from the computer ...

Страница 29: ...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 30: ...uch Pad page 33 Using Special function Buttons page 34 Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 35 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 36 Using PC Cards page 46 Using the ExpressCard Module page 49 Using the Memory Stick Media page 53 Using Other Memory Cards page 58 Using the Internet page 61 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 62 Using the Bluetooth Functionality page 72 ...

Страница 31: ...Fn F2 speaker switch Turns on and off the built in speakers and the headphones Fn 2 F3 F4 volume Adjusts the volume level To increase volume press Fn F4 and then M or or keep pressing Fn F4 To decrease volume press Fn F3 and then m or or keep pressing Fn F3 Fn 8 F5 F6 brightness control Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen To increase lightness intensity press Fn F6 and then M or or ...

Страница 32: ...lution The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution When your computer s screen view is magnified switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption Wh...

Страница 33: ...ouch pad 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 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 a...

Страница 34: ...2 buttons By default the S1 button launches VAIO Help and Support Center and the S2 button lowers the CPU speed to reduce the fan noise You can change these button assignments on the window for changing the S button assignments To display this window press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center See the help file on VAIO Control Center for the S button assignments...

Страница 35: ...rence using such 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 Make sure that the camera is activated before using the software The built in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application If another software application is using the camera exit the applic...

Страница 36: ...is 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 until the disc clicks into place ...

Страница 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...AUSE 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 Supports 8cm disc reading but not 8cm disc writing PR playable and recordable P playable but not recordable not playable nor recordable CD ROM Video CD Music CD CD Extra CD R RW ...

Страница 41: ...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 42: ...codes indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on your computer If you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is running restart t...

Страница 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...ameras camcorders 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 an ExpressCard 34 module only Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 slot Hereinafter referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module ExpressCard 34 module ExpressCard 54 module ...

Страница 50: ... in or out of the slot You do not need to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Push the ExpressCard slot protector to pop it out 2 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard slot protector and pull it out of the slot 3 Hold the ExpressCard module with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the ExpressCard slot 4 Carefully slide...

Страница 51: ...ressCard module Before moving your computer make sure to insert the ExpressCard slot protector into the slot If the module or adapter 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 ExpressCard module manufacturer ...

Страница 52: ...steps 1 to 6 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove 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 in the ExpressCard module ...

Страница 53: ...k media from the Sony Style website www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer Detailed information about which VAIO computers are compatible with which Memory Stick media can be found at www vaio link com 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 Stic...

Страница 54: ...ve 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 Some versions of Memory Stick media do not have an erasu...

Страница 55: ...ou need the supplied memory card adapter See Using the ExpressCard Module page 49 and Using Other Memory Cards page 58 for more information To insert a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot 1 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it ...

Страница 56: ...w memorystick com en To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details Formatting the Memor...

Страница 57: ...ck media in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Memory Stick Duo PRO Duo media 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 remov...

Страница 58: ...he Memory Stick media and the Memory Stick PRO media is not supported The copyright protection and high speed data transfer features of the SD memory card are not supported SDHC memory cards are not supported As for the Memory Stick PRO media only Sony branded media is recommended to use with the adapter Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available...

Страница 59: ...Insert any one of the memory cards 2 to the memory card adapter 1 Make sure to insert a memory card into the memory card adapter in the correct direction to avoid possible damage to the memory card adapter 2 See Inserting an ExpressCard Module page 50 to insert the memory card adapter into the ExpressCard slot ...

Страница 60: ...remove a memory card from the memory card adapter See Removing an ExpressCard Module page 52 to remove the memory card adapter from the ExpressCard slot Then firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card and carefully pull it out of the memory card adapter ...

Страница 61: ... 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 62: ...e to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities but 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 limi...

Страница 63: ...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 with...

Страница 64: ...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 65: ... 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 66: ...ck 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 Enter a network name SSID 2 You can choose a 32 digit alphanumeric n...

Страница 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ... 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 70: ...and click OK 3 Click Start and then Control Panel 4 Click Network and Internet Connections 5 Click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 6 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears 7 Select the network you want to use 8 Enter the network key 9 Click Connect After 30 seconds the co...

Страница 71: ...Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK authentication you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long ...

Страница 72: ...oth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space 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 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option 4 Click OK ...

Страница 73: ...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 74: ...d by third party companies As general 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 ...

Страница 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ... 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 79: ...tation page 80 Connecting External Speakers page 89 Connecting an External Display page 90 Selecting Display Modes page 94 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 95 Connecting an External Microphone page 97 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 98 Connecting a Printer page 101 Connecting an i LINK Device page 102 Connecting to a Network LAN page 104 ...

Страница 80: ...d only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is powered B IN USE indicator page 85 C UNDOCK button page 85 D DC IN port page 23 E Network Ethernet port 1000BASE T 100BASE TX 10...

Страница 81: ...ng station To attach your computer to the docking station To prevent loss of unsaved data be sure to turn off your computer before attaching it to the docking station 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 and an AC outlet 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 2 into the DC IN port 3 on the docking station 4 ...

Страница 82: ...82 n N Using Peripheral Devices 4 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer ...

Страница 83: ...83 n N Using Peripheral Devices 5 Align the rear bottom corners and the left side of the computer with the guides on the docking station ...

Страница 84: ...puter until it clicks into place 7 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not move your computer while attached to the docking station this may detach the docking station and cause damage to the docking station and the computer ...

Страница 85: ...omputer while the IN USE indicator is lit may result in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer When the battery pack is running out of power disconnecting your computer from the docking station may result in loss of unsaved data Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station during video playback Be sure to close video playback software before disconnection Once you have compl...

Страница 86: ... you do not have to press the UNDOCK button Pressing the UNDOCK button while your computer is in a power saving mode returns the computer to Normal mode first and then initiates the disconnection process Once you have placed your computer back in Normal mode make sure to place your computer off the docking station Use of the computer still on the docking station may cause unstable operations ...

Страница 87: ...87 n N Using Peripheral Devices 2 Lift the computer away from the docking station 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer ...

Страница 88: ... turns off and then lift the computer away from the docking station 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer It is extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the docking station If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect the docking station completely from AC power...

Страница 89: ... 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 90: ...y to your computer For example you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Connected external displays are used as secondary screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up multiple monitors ...

Страница 91: ...o the monitor VGA port 3 a on the computer or on the docking station 3 If you want to connect a TFT DVI monitor plug the display cable not supplied into the DVI D port on the docking station DVI D stands for Digital Visual Interface Digital It is a type of DVI connector that supports only digital video signals no analog video signals It has 24 pins A DVI I connector Digital Visual Interface Integr...

Страница 92: ...e optional docking station 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 docking station 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 93: ...king station 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 docking station 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 94: ...xt 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 external display or projector Before turning on your computer turn on the peripheral devices When using the NVIDIA video controlle...

Страница 95: ... 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 96: ... Click the Display icon 3 Click Change Display Configuration 4 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings For selecting a video controller see Selecting Performance Modes page 107 You can also change one of the S button assignments to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the corresponding S button To change the S button assignments press and hold any S button to display the windo...

Страница 97: ... 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 98: ...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 99: ... 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 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ...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 103: ...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 104: ... or the optional docking station and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Available only via the network Ethernet port on the optional docking station Your computer can be connected to the network with the default settings When your computer is attached to the optional docking station you need to select whic...

Страница 105: ...nnector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port ...

Страница 106: ...d utilities etc Selecting Performance Modes page 107 Setting the Password page 108 Using Fingerprint Authentication page 113 Using Trusted Platform Module TPM page 131 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center page 136 Using the Power Saving Modes page 137 Managing Power with VAIO Power Management page 142 Setting Up Your Language with Windows XP Professional page 145 Configuring Your Mode...

Страница 107: ...performance mode with the performance selector switch you must restart your computer to place it into the selected mode A window appears to prompt you for computer restart STAMINA mode Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator to conserve battery power SPEED mode Uses the NVIDIA video controller to provide faster performance You can find the current performance mode by the lit indicator on either ...

Страница 108: ...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 password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password W...

Страница 109: ...reen 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 Disabl...

Страница 110: ...ey 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 En...

Страница 111: ...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 113 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 112: ...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 113: ...protected system without entering the power on and 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 sit...

Страница 114: ... 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 115: ...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 116: ...oot Security functionality If you share your computer with other people you may not be able to use your enrolled fingerprint to log on to 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 117: ... 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 118: ...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 119: ...he finger with the enrolled fingerprint across the fingerprint sensor when the Windows log on window appears Window is launched You can log onto to 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 120: ...e 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 119 you will be prompted to swipe your finger or enter the password before Windows is lau...

Страница 121: ... 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 122: ...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 123: ...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 124: ... 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 125: ... 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 126: ...or Suite QL menu 2 Select Settings The Protector 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 6 Click OK on the Prote...

Страница 127: ...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 128: ...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 129: ...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 130: ...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 131: ...e passwords and keep them safe and private from other 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 are embedded on the motherboard may be lost or corrupted during the course of repair During the...

Страница 132: ... 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 133: ...lder 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 S...

Страница 134: ...o select 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 password 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 checks at c...

Страница 135: ...tor 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 Corporation assumes no liabilities for any defects ...

Страница 136: ...lick Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center 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 For more information about each option click Help on the VAIO Control Center window to display the help file Some of the control items will not be visible if you open...

Страница 137: ...rt regardless of the power management setting you select 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 th...

Страница 138: ... 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 Control Center 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 Control Center page ...

Страница 139: ...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 140: ...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 141: ...Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode You can use VAIO Control Center 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...

Страница 142: ...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 143: ...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 144: ...r to start the viewer 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 Viewer shows performance with the power scheme that was modified with VAIO Power Manag...

Страница 145: ...rench German Japanese Dutch Italian Spanish Czech Finnish Greek Portuguese and Swedish It is important that you select the correct keyboard settings during the Windows setup To select the correct keyboard settings during Windows setup 1 At first boot click Next then Next again in the Windows XP Setup Wizard window The Select Your System Settings window appears 2 Fill in these three questions I liv...

Страница 146: ...on Unicode programs drop down menu 5 To change the language of the Windows menus windows and online help files provided by Microsoft Windows select the Languages tab of the Regional and Language Options window Non Microsoft Windows applications stay in English even if you change these settings 6 Select your language from the drop down list 7 Click Apply to apply the changes You are prompted to log...

Страница 147: ...ons window click the Details button The Text Services and Input Languages window appears 4 In the Settings tab of the Text Services and Input Languages window select your keyboard from the Default input language drop down menu 5 If your keyboard is not available click the Add button The Add Input Language window appears 6 Select the input language and keyboard from the drop down menu 7 Click the O...

Страница 148: ...dow appears If you do not see the Phone and Modem Options window click Switch to Classic View on the left side 4 Select your location on the Dialing Rules tab 5 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 6 Check the country region settings and make sure it matches the pla...

Страница 149: ...149 n N Customizing Your VAIO Computer 9 Click Apply OK Your modem is configured Before applying new country settings please make sure your phone cable is disconnected from your computer ...

Страница 150: ...ick Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center 2 Double click Security in the System Information folder 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 i...

Страница 151: ...ee due to mishandling we recommend that You contact your dealer to install a new memory module You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer You do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover For the type of module and the amount of memory installed on your model refer to the online Specifications Contact VAIO Link if you need a...

Страница 152: ...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 153: ...o 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 High humidity Handle the memory module with care T...

Страница 154: ...t all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the screws indicated by the arrows 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 155: ...155 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Grasp the insulation sheet 1 tab and flip open the sheet The insulation sheet is equipped for module protection Do not pull it too hard to damage the sheet ...

Страница 156: ...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 8 Remove the new memory module from its packaging ...

Страница 157: ... in until it clicks into place Do not touch any other components on the motherboard Do not damage the insulation sheet equipped for module protection 10 Replace the memory module compartment cover 11 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 12 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer ...

Страница 158: ...nt to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center 3 Double click the System Information folder in the VAIO Control Center window 4 Double click the System Information icon in the System Information folder You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer ...

Страница 159: ... page 160 On Using the Power Source page 161 On Handling Your Computer page 162 On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 164 On Handling Floppy Disks page 164 On Handling Discs page 165 On Using the Battery Pack page 166 On Using Headphones page 167 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 168 On Handling the Hard Disk page 169 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter page 170 ...

Страница 160: ...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 161: ...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 162: ...ation 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 computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction Provide ade...

Страница 163: ...s 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 contact VAIO Link 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 ...

Страница 164: ... of the built in MOTION EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the lens is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the plate as it is force sensitive On Handling Floppy Disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat Keep floppy di...

Страница 165: ...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 166: ...ot be charged and the notebook will not function While the battery pack is in use or being charged 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...

Страница 167: ...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 168: ... 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 169: ...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 170: ...r as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the memory card adapter Do not disassemble or modify the memory card adapter Do not let the memory card adapter get wet Do not use or store the memory card adapter 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 mem...

Страница 171: ...fore contacting VAIO Link Computer page 173 System Security page 181 Battery page 183 Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 185 Internet page 188 Networking page 190 Bluetooth Technology page 193 Optical Discs page 197 Display page 202 Printing page 204 Microphone page 205 Mouse page 206 Speakers page 207 Touch Pad page 208 Keyboard page 209 Floppy Disks page 210 PC Cards page 211 Audio Video page 212 ...

Страница 172: ...172 n N Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media page 213 Peripherals page 214 Docking Station page 215 ...

Страница 173: ...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 174: ...Select Yes and press the Enter key 6 Select Exit Save 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 VAIO Link What should I do if the power indicator Green lights but my computer screen stays blank Follow these steps 1 Press and hold the power bu...

Страница 175: ...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 176: ...dow select Restart from the Shut Down menu to restart 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 The...

Страница 177: ...omputer 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 Password message appears If you enter a wrong powe...

Страница 178: ...k to reset it A reset fee will be charged 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 Why doesn t my computer screen turn off when the ...

Страница 179: ...e of which boot device order you want to change 5 Press the key or the Shift keys to change the boot device order Your computer will boot from the drive with the highest boot device order 6 Press the or key to select Exit select Exit Setup and then press the Enter key On the Setup Confirmation screen make sure Yes is selected and then press the Enter key What should I do if I cannot boot my comput...

Страница 180: ...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 volume level You can also show hide the VAIO animation logo at startup On the screen that is displayed after step 2 above select VAIO...

Страница 181: ...perating system is preinstalled on your computer The best way to protect your computer against security threats such as viruses is to download and install the latest Windows updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing the following Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon on the ...

Страница 182: ... 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 the Norton Internet Security icon again The Norton Internet Security window appears If you have previously registered this antivirus software the Norton Internet Security window automatically ap...

Страница 183: ...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 184: ...m from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See Using Hibernate Mode page 140 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 185: ...s not indicate a malfunction If the problem persists restart your computer Why are captured images poor in quality The images captured under the fluorescent lamp may show reflection of the light A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise If the front mirror plate over the lens is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the lens See On Using the Built in MOTION EYE Camera page 164 Why...

Страница 186: ...tween lighting output frequency and shutter speed To reduce flicker noise change the pointing 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 LightSource Flickness etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds The vide...

Страница 187: ...nce and Maintenance icon 3 Click the System icon 4 Click Device Manager on the Hardware tab 5 Double click Imaging devices 6 Right click Sony Visual Communication Camera VGP VCC2 and click Update Driver What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters Standby or Hibernate mode while the built in MOTION EYE camera is in use Do not place your computer into Standby or Hibernate mode wh...

Страница 188: ...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 189: ... 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 190: ...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 191: ...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 192: ... 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 193: ...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 not b...

Страница 194: ... a custom Bluetooth security level is selected click the Default level button 4 Click OK 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 with which you want to communicate is already com...

Страница 195: ...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 196: ...ct the utility cannot assign a dynamic IP address to the device and fails Do not specify IP addresses when using a PAN Why can t I use the Bluetooth functionality when I log on to my computer as a limited user The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to users with limited rights on your computer Log on to the computer as a user with administrator rights Why can t I connect to a Bluetooth d...

Страница 197: ... or damage If the disc is dirty see On Handling Discs page 165 for instructions on how to clean it 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 then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert...

Страница 198: ... 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 199: ...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 200: ...yboard 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 computer s built in DVD recorder Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work ...

Страница 201: ...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 202: ...e Using the Battery Pack page 24 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 31 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 203: ...lect 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 display out...

Страница 204: ...ctioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click the printer icon and ...

Страница 205: ...bleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer ...

Страница 206: ...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 207: ...ire 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 using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly ...

Страница 208: ...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 209: ...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 210: ...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 211: ...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 212: ...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 213: ... 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 214: ...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 215: ...button or select Undock Computer from the Start menu When any device inserted or connected to the docking station is in use you cannot disconnect your computer from the docking station Save unsaved data exit applications using such devices and then try again If the above does not work shut down your computer and disconnect it from the docking station Make sure to return to the original log on user...

Страница 216: ... have any problem with the computer you can access the 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 t...

Страница 217: ...O Link e Support Web Portal How can I access the e Support portal When you register your computer you will automatically receive an email with the link to the e Support Web Portal your Customer ID and some basic explanation a few hours later All you need to do is activate your account by clicking on the provided link in the email You are now ready to create your first case You can access the e Sup...

Страница 218: ...es from Monday till Friday between 8am and 6pm Is there a cost involved for using e Support No this is a complete free of charge service offered to all registered VAIO customers How do I know when the e Support Team has handled my query case As soon as your case has been dealt with by our e Support Team you will receive an email notifying you that your case has been updated ...

Страница 219: ...re trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection Adobe Adobe Acrobat Elements Adobe Reader Adobe Premiere Elements and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Norton Internet Security 2006 and Norton Ghost 10 Try Buy are tr...

Страница 220: ...poration MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association xD Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Please see the online S...

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