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Powering Your Computer

Your VAIO

computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied

accessories to power your computer. It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source.

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Содержание VGN-X505ZP VAIO

Страница 1: ...left navigation window click the topics you want to learn more about and that information will be displayed in this main window View the Electronic Flyer which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer Go to the Sony Computing Support Web site to view the VAIO Computer Specifications which list your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information Fo...

Страница 2: ...Ergonomics and Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer Page 2 ...

Страница 3: ... on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Tilt the display to find the best viewing angle Also try adjusting the brightness setting of the display Following these suggestions can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue Lighting Choose a location where windows and l...

Страница 4: ...ent internal heat buildup Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block ventilation Leave a space of at least 8 inches 20 cm behind the back of the computer If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour befo...

Страница 5: ...ny makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting a telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Page 5 ...

Страница 6: ... use canned compressed air specifically for computers to remove dust If a solid object falls onto the computer or a liquid leaks into the computer immediately turn off and unplug the computer It is best to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before you use it again Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen or canned compress...

Страница 7: ...e screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of ...

Страница 8: ...chine with unique characteristics Although it is manufactured to withstand a lot of various stress factors great care must also be taken in how it is handled and operated For general safety guidelines see Ergonomics and Caring for Your Computer Page 8 ...

Страница 9: ...mal and not an indication of a malfunction You can attempt to cool down the computer by doing the following Change the power scheme settings See Conserving Battery Power for more information Disconnect any USB peripherals that may be connected to the computer Disconnect a PC Card or Wireless LAN PC Card if one is inserted into the computer s PC Card drive Set the computer to Hibernate mode when no...

Страница 10: ...al and not an indication of a malfunction You can attempt to cool down the computer by doing the following Change the power scheme settings See Conserving Battery Power for more information Disconnect any USB peripherals that may be connected to the computer Disconnect a PC Card or Wireless LAN PC Card if one is inserted into the computer s PC Card drive Set the computer to Hibernate mode when not...

Страница 11: ...to magnetic sources as internal components such as the hard disk drive may be damaged If exposed to magnetism information stored on the hard disk drive may be lost and other internal components may be damaged as well Magnetic sensitivity Page 11 ...

Страница 12: ...sure on the computer or place any heavy objects such as books or other items on top of the computer If the computer is subjected to heavy pressure from objects or mishandling internal components may become damaged Pressure sensitivity Page 12 ...

Страница 13: ...Holding your computer When moving your computer always hold it securely with both hands Holding the computer Page 13 ...

Страница 14: ...mputer into the supplied carrying case Using the carrying case This carrying case is intended to protect your computer from scratches and will not protect it from shock related malfunctions Before placing the computer into the carrying case please remove the AC adapter and PC Card Page 14 ...

Страница 15: ...rts on your computer Front 1 Keyboard 7 Num lock indicator 2 Pointing device 8 Caps lock indicator 3 Left center and right buttons 9 Scroll lock indicator 4 Power indicator 10 Built in speaker 5 Battery indicator 11 Upper panel 6 Hard disk drive indicator 12 Computer screen LCD Left Page 15 ...

Страница 16: ...rts Only connect 10BASE T or 100BASE TX cables to the Network Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line to this port Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port Right Page 16 ...

Страница 17: ...1 PC Card eject button 3 Headphone jack 2 PC Card slot 4 Power switch Bottom 1 Model number 2 Battery release latches Page 17 ...

Страница 18: ...Using the Pointing Device The pointing device on the keyboard enables you to point to select drag and scroll for objects on the screen Page 18 ...

Страница 19: ...In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Press the pointing device in a direction to place the pointer on an on screen item or object While holding the left button press the pointing device in a direction and then release it at the desired point Scroll Press the pointing device while pressing the center button The scroll function is available only...

Страница 20: ...wear out from extensive use You can take off the pointing device cover and replace it with the spare cover supplied with your computer Replacing the Pointing Device Cover Make sure the cover is tightly secured to prevent damage to the screen when you close the computer Page 20 ...

Страница 21: ...O computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source Page 21 ...

Страница 22: ...your computer To use your computer immediately use the supplied AC adapter as the power source While the computer uses AC power it automatically charges the battery if it is inserted See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your battery Page 22 ...

Страница 23: ...connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer 2 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Page 23 ...

Страница 24: ...r at least four seconds the computer will turn off If you press the power switch while the computer is turned on the system will enter Hibernate a power saving mode For more information on power saving modes refer to Using power saving modes 3 If the computer screen is too dark or too bright follow these steps to adjust the brightness To increase brightness press the Fn and F5 keys and then press ...

Страница 25: ...r for some time For information on how to extend the life of the battery see Conserving Battery Power for more information When operating your computer on battery power your computer s CPU speed is reduced The battery that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Page 25 ...

Страница 26: ...de the battery into the computer toward the connector pins until the battery clicks into place Some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from automatically entering Hibernate mode If you are using battery power save your data frequently to avoid data loss and manually activate a power saving mode See Using power saving modes for more information Page 26 ...

Страница 27: ...aging the battery To remove a battery 1 Turn the computer over and locate the release latches on the bottom of the battery 2 Slide the battery release latches in toward each other and to the middle of the battery 3 While holding the release latches slide the battery away from the computer Removing a Battery Removing a Battery Page 27 ...

Страница 28: ...k Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Advanced tab and then select Always show icon on the taskbar in the Options box The power icon appears on the taskbar See the power icon descriptions below for more information You can rollover the power icon with the pointer us...

Страница 29: ...charge a battery You can charge the battery when the computer is on or off However the battery will charge faster when the computer is off Charging the battery takes several hours Charge the battery at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require more time to charge 1 Insert the battery 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer automatically charges the ba...

Страница 30: ... use or being discharged the battery heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery away from all sources of heat Keep the battery dry Do not open or disassemble the battery Do not expose the battery to any mechanical shock Battery life is shorter in a cold environment because of decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Page 30 ...

Страница 31: ...lled When should I recharge the battery When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long time When should I replace the battery If the battery power is still low after charging it the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm ...

Страница 32: ...g Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and power schemes to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Page 32 ...

Страница 33: ...mes the lowest level of power Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the setting you select Since some programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate Standby mode2 1 Press the Fn and Esc keys The power indicator blinks in this mode 2 Press any...

Страница 34: ...ions Properties window 3 Select your changes from the drop down menus in the Settings for power scheme box and click Save As in the Power schemes box The Save Scheme window appears 4 Type a name for your customized power scheme and click OK The power scheme you created appears in the Power schemes box If you want to delete a power scheme select the power scheme and click Delete When the Delete Sch...

Страница 35: ...he Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 3 Select the Alarms tab and then select the type of alarm you want the computer to activate a low or a critical battery alarm 4 Drag the slider to the battery level at which you want the computer to activate the alarm By default the Low battery alarm is...

Страница 36: ...ted in the computer If the Power icon is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification area see To display the Power icon on the taskbar Power Meter The Power Meter window may appear slightly different on your computer depending on the number of batteries your computer supports To display the Power icon on the taskbar 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and...

Страница 37: ...g Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid losing data See To activate Hibernate mode 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 on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click Power Options The Power Op...

Страница 38: ...oppy disk drive or Network Interface Card NIC See your VAIO Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer These slots are compatible with CardBus You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card Selected models are supplied with Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C800S B Page 38 ...

Страница 39: ...Inserting PC Cards Some PC Cards may require you to disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable these devices Page 39 ...

Страница 40: ... taskbar and then click All Programs 2 Point to Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 3 Click the Device tab If any devices need to be disabled follow the instructions on the tab and click Apply Page 40 ...

Страница 41: ...the PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot this may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a bag or case Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer Touching the head of the PC Card will not damage the connector pins but damage may occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the PC Card slot while the computer is being transport...

Страница 42: ...inserting one of the compatible memory cards into the Memory Card Adapter you can read or write data to the card 1 Insert a compatible memory card into the Memory Card Adapter 2 Insert the Memory Card Adapter into the PC Card slot Inserting a Memory Card Adapter 3 You can now read or write to the memory card For additional information about the Memory Card Adapter refer to the operating instructio...

Страница 43: ...the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make sure the PC Card is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 5 Push the Release button The Release button pops out 6 Push the Release button ...

Страница 44: ...ific drive you purchased 1 Remove the PC Card from the bottom of the optical drive Removing a PC Card 2 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the arrow facing the slot See To insert a PC Card for more information Remove the protective cover that is attached to the lens of the optical drive before you use the drive See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for information on how to open the op...

Страница 45: ... not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart your computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting PC Cards for more information You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use Why does an exclamation mark appear...

Страница 46: ...ile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk Memory Stick media is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Page 46 ...

Страница 47: ...r that in turn accepts Memory Stick media A Memory Card Adapter enables you to read and write to a variety of compatible memory cards via your computer s PC Card slot By inserting one of the compatible memory cards into the Memory Card Adapter you can read or write data to the card For more information about using the Memory Stick Adapter see To Use a Memory Card Adapter Page 47 ...

Страница 48: ...tible Memory Stick PRO devices VAIO computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only Currently high speed data transfer and the MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate...

Страница 49: ...g one of the compatible memory cards into the Memory Card Adapter you can read or write data to the card The Memory Card Adapter does not support MagicGate and high speed data transfer 1 Insert a compatible memory card into the Memory Card Adapter 2 Insert the Memory Card Adapter into the PC Card slot Inserting a Memory Card Adapter 3 Once the Memory Card Adapter has been inserted and recognized b...

Страница 50: ... time To insert Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place Page 50 ...

Страница 51: ...t copy or organize your Memory Stick images or data If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert your Memory Stick media then follow these steps To view the contents 1 From the Start menu click My Computer The My Computer window appears 2 Click Sony MemoryStick The Sony MemoryStick window appears displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media Page 51 ...

Страница 52: ... Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the write protect tab of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK data cannot be recorded or erased Write protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media Write protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media Using the Write Protect Tab Page 52 ...

Страница 53: ...fore formatting the media To format Memory Stick media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot See To insert Memory Stick media for more information 2 From the Start menu click All Programs A list of installed software programs appears 3 Select Memory Stick Utility and click Memory Stick Formatter The Memory Stick Formatter dialog box appears 4 Select Start Format in the F...

Страница 54: ...rdware dialog box appears 3 Click to select the Memory Card Adapter in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the Memory Card Adapter is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 6 Press the PC Card eject button to the left of the PC Card slot and pull the adapter ou...

Страница 55: ...ctricity or electrical noise Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media Use the supplied storage case See the instructions that came wi...

Страница 56: ...K is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions a...

Страница 57: ...nsfer rates of up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the programs you use See the help guide that accompanied your program for more information To connect an i LINK optical disc drive 1 Turn on the computer 2 Plug the i LINK cable into the i LINK port on the optical disc drive 3 Plug th...

Страница 58: ...an disconnect the optical disc drive while the computer is on or off Simply unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on the computer Disconnecting the cable when the computer is in a power saving mode may cause the computer to malfunction Page 58 ...

Страница 59: ...he label facing up You can play some DVDs on both sides Insert this type of DVD with the label you want to play facing up Inserting a Disc 4 Press the disc onto the tray until the disc clicks securely into place If you do not seat the disc firmly over the hub the disc may come loose while it is in the drive A loose disc may damage the optical drive and make opening the drive tray difficult 5 Push ...

Страница 60: ...does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip into the manual eject hole next to the Eject button 4 Lift the disc from the drive 5 Push the drive tray gently to close it Page 60 ...

Страница 61: ...port CD ROM Reads CD CD R and CD RW CD RW Reads CD CD R and CD RW Writes to CD R and CD RW CD RW DVD ROM Reads CD CD R and CD RW Writes to CD R and CD RW Reads DVD and most DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Reads CD CD R and CD RW Writes to CD R and CD RW Reads DVD DVD R and DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW in most cases Writes to DVD R and DVD RW DVD RW Reads CD CD R and CD RW Writes to CD R and CD RW Reads DVD DVD...

Страница 62: ... Click OK To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs Some programs have built in volume controls which you can adjust If there are no volume controls then adjust the volume of your computer s built in speakers by doing one of the following Using the Function keys An on screen display may appear notifying you when a change occurs To increase volume press the Fn and F4 keys and then press or To d...

Страница 63: ...1 O ptical drive types vary depending on the model you purchased Page 63 ...

Страница 64: ...ee Turning on the computer for more information To copy files to a CD RW or CD R 1 Insert a blank CD R or CD RWdisc into the optical drive If the CD Drive window appears click Take no action and click OK CD Drive 2 Open the My Computer window by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously 3 In the Folders panel on the left locate the folder s from which you want to copy files 4 Right cli...

Страница 65: ...o not strike or move the computer or external optical disc drive while writing data to a disc 1 The read write drive letter designation may vary depending on your system s hardware configuration Page 65 ...

Страница 66: ...Playing DVDs You can play DVDs in a connected optical drive and view the video on the computer screen Page 66 ...

Страница 67: ...hile using battery power 1 Select a power scheme that is suitable for you when viewing a DVD See Using power schemes for more information 2 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 3 Open a preinstalled DVD program such as InterVideo WinDVD by following these steps 1 Click Start on the taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Select a program such as Intervideo WinDVD to play the DVD For instructions on h...

Страница 68: ...Make sure the computer is on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work click Start on the Windows taskbar and click My Computer Right click the optical drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert a thin straight object such as a paper clip in the manual eject hole to the left of the Eject button What do I do if the...

Страница 69: ... CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical drive If you notice condensation on the computer do not use the computer for at least one hour Condensatio...

Страница 70: ... very similar to a typewriter s but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Key descriptions Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicator Lights Combinations and functions with the Fn key Page 70 ...

Страница 71: ...inter on the screen They also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys respectively when the Fn key is pressed Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections to keystrokes Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many programs F1 is the Help key The task associated with each...

Страница 72: ...is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key The key with the Microsoft Windows operating system logo displays the Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking Start on the taskbar See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and functions with the...

Страница 73: ... selecting Search from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computer from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert D...

Страница 74: ...by mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Num Lock Press this 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 Caps Lock Press this key to type letters in uppercase Letters appear in lowercase if you press Shift while the indicator is on Press the key a second time to turn off the ...

Страница 75: ...F5 and then press or Fn F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen LCD a connected external device such as a monitor or projector and both the LCD and external device Select one display at a time when playing a DVD Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work Fn F12 Puts the system into Hibernate mode a power management state To return the system to norma...

Страница 76: ... properly the device you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer For information about your computer s built in keyboard and key functions see Key descriptions Connecting a mouse or keyboard Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard Frequently asked questions Page 76 ...

Страница 77: ...ter 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start One USB port supports one USB connection 2 If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation some devices require separate ...

Страница 78: ...e or keyboard when the computer is on or off Disconnecting the mouse or keyboard when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a mouse or keyboard Unplug the USB cable from the USB port Page 78 ...

Страница 79: ...or more information Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer What do I do if the pointer doesn t move when I use the mouse Make sure another mouse is not installed If you are playing a disc press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer If you still cannot use the pointer turn off and restart the computer Page 79 ...

Страница 80: ...that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software application operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting comp...

Страница 81: ...l device The i LINK port supports transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the programs you use See the help guide that accompanied your program for more information To connect an i LINK digital video recorder 1 Turn on the digital video DV device and the computer 2 Plug ...

Страница 82: ...ect the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off Simply unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on the computer Disconnecting the cable when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 82 ...

Страница 83: ...ital video camera recorder three different ways Select one set of instructions from the following list If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled programs the Digital Video Device window appears when you connect the camera to the computer Select the program you want to use in this window and click OK Click Start and click All Programs Select a program in which to vie...

Страница 84: ...trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and pr...

Страница 85: ...Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer Page 85 ...

Страница 86: ...to the multipurpose port on the computer See Locating Controls and Ports for more information 3 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port on the VGA Ethernet adapter 4 If it is not already on turn on the computer monitor 5 Press the Fn F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer the monitor or both the computer and monitor See Selecting a display for more information Connecting a Co...

Страница 87: ...ontrols and Ports for more information 3 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port on the VGA Ethernet adapter Connecting a Projector 4 Turn on the projector if it is not already on and then turn on your computer 5 Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer and the projector See Selecting a display for more information See the guide that accompanied your pro...

Страница 88: ...may not work To switch the display using the Display Properties settings 1 Plug the display VGA cable into the Monitor VGA port on the supplied VGA Ethernet cable adapter 2 Connect the VGA Ethernet cable adapter to the VAIO port on your computer 3 Click Start on your desktop and click Control Panel The Control Panel dialog box appears 4 Click Intel Extreme Graphics visible directly when in Classic...

Страница 89: ...can disconnect the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the monitor VGA cable adapter from your computer s port Disconnecting the external display when the computer is in a power saving mode may cause the computer to malfunction Page 89 ...

Страница 90: ... your computer you can purchase and connect external speakers or you can purchase and connect headphones for sound privacy If you want to purchase speakers make sure the speakers are designed for computer use You can shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Page 90 ...

Страница 91: ...down the volume of the speakers 2 Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone jack on the computer 3 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the speaker To connect headphones to your computer 1 Plug the connector cable of the headphones into the Headphone jack on the computer 2 Put the headphones on your head Connecting Speakers or Headphones See the guide that accompanied your speakers or head...

Страница 92: ...Disconnecting speakers You can disconnect external speakers when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the speaker cable from the Headphone jack on the computer Page 92 ...

Страница 93: ...me 3 Click to cancel any Mute check boxes that are selected Sound device Function Volume Control Adjust the sound level from the speakers or headphones Wave Adjust the wavfile sound or the system sound of Windows SW Synth Adjusts the internal or external synthesizer volume Microphone Adjust the internal or external microphone volume Telephony Adjust the modem or telephone volume PC Beep Adjust the...

Страница 94: ...The System Properties window appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager The Device Manager window which lists the hardware devices appears 4 Double click DVD CD ROM drives1 5 Double click the listed drive name and click the Properties tab 6 Click the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device check box if it is not already selected 1 The read write drive letter designation may ...

Страница 95: ...f the computer is using battery power make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See that program s help guide for more information Your speakers may be set to mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled See...

Страница 96: ...nting With Your Computer Your computer is compatible with many popular printers However to ensure the best performance printers must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Page 96 ...

Страница 97: ...r not the battery to power the computer while it is connected to a printer To connect a USB printer 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on your computer See Locating Controls and Ports in the Setting Up chapter of your printed VAIO Computer Quick Start 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer 3 Turn the printer on The Found New Hardware Wizard appears on the comput...

Страница 98: ...on or off Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To disconnect a printer 1 Make sure all printing jobs are completed 2 Turn off the printer then unplug the printer cable from the computer Page 98 ...

Страница 99: ... is not functioning after the 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 an unused p...

Страница 100: ... connection to the Internet The New Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider ISP or setting up an existing account When you connect to the Internet you can register your VAIO computer use online services and gain access to Sony Computing Support Page 100 ...

Страница 101: ...tion 2 Plug the VGA Ethernet adapter into the multipurpose port Connecting an Ethernet Cable 3 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable not supplied into the VGA Ethernet adapter s Ethernet port and the other end of the cable into the network connection To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a network connection 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communi...

Страница 102: ... If the Location Information dialog box appears follow the on screen instructions 4 If it is not already selected click to select Connect to the Internet and click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions Page 102 ...

Страница 103: ... You can also regulate content and set browsing preferences To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and then Internet Options The Internet Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the tabs to view options 4 Make changes and click Apply to activate your changes 5 Click OK Page 103 ...

Страница 104: ...ety of networks The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to networks LANs using wireless Ethernet or dial up connections For more information about networking click Start Help and Support and then Networking and the Web Types of Networks1 Page 104 ...

Страница 105: ...Locate the multipurpose port on your computer See Locating Controls and Ports for location information 2 Plug the VGA Ethernet adapter into the multipurpose port Connecting an Ethernet Cable 3 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable not supplied into the VGA Ethernet adapter s Ethernet port and the other end of the cable into the network connection 4 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Commun...

Страница 106: ...and use data programs and network resources See Microsoft Windows Help by clicking Help and Support from the Start menu and then clicking Networking and the Web in the left panel To connect to a remote network using an Ethernet cable 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to your computer See To connect an Ethernet cable for more information 2 From the Start menu point to All Programs Accessories Communicati...

Страница 107: ...go to http www sonystyle com vaio There are two types of wireless connections An infrastructure network is one that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an 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 wi...

Страница 108: ...Panel The Wireless Panel software displays the communication status of various Wireless LAN PC Cards including the PCWA C800S B hereafter referred to as Wireless LAN PC Card Normally it runs in the background Page 108 ...

Страница 109: ...less LAN connection Right clicking on the icons bring up menu options including the main Wireless Panel dialog box and a Help for Wireless Panel file Icon Description Connection strength ranging from Excellent to Poor depending on actual wireless connection signal strength Out of range or not connected Card not inserted The Wireless LAN PC Card is not correctly inserted was not properly detected o...

Страница 110: ...dows taskbar and click Help The Help for Wireless Panel support file appears The Help for Wireless Panel file contains detailed information on the following topics Introduction to Wireless Panel Precautions and limitations Basic use Configuring wireless networking Wireless Panel window and function Troubleshooting Page 110 ...

Страница 111: ...s Panel dialog box will open the Help for Wireless Panel file 4 Click the Network List tab A list of available wireless networks appear within the dialog box To use the card in Access Point network connection mode an IEEE 802 11a b g compliant wireless LAN access point is necessary 5 Click Open Network Connections to search for a wireless network to connect to The Network Connections dialog box ap...

Страница 112: ...r the access point and click OK 13 Click OK to complete setup If the network you want does not appear in the Available wireless networks list box 1 Click Add in the Preferred networks box The Wireless network properties dialog box appears Wireless Network Properties 2 Type the name of the network access point you want to connect to in the Network name SSID box The following steps are for networks ...

Страница 113: ...referred networks list box 8 Click OK To set up a computer to computer ad hoc network The computer to computer ad hoc network is supported by the IEEE 802 11a and 802 11b wireless standards 1 Make sure a Wireless LAN PC Card is inserted in the PC Card slot For more information see To connect to a wireless network 2 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network C...

Страница 114: ...encryption WEP enabled check box is not available 1 Select an authentication method from the Network Authentication menu 2 Select a data encryption method from the Data Encryption menu 9 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 10 Type a network key in the Network key SSID box 11 Retype the network key in the Confirm network key box 12 Click to select This is a comput...

Страница 115: ...ess Panel icon in the Windows taskbar and select Exit to close Wireless Panel 4 Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card by following these steps 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 4 Make su...

Страница 116: ...nel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections The Network Connections window appears 2 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet click Wireless Network Connection Enabled The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears 3 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced...

Страница 117: ... window appears 2 Under LAN or High Speed Internet click the enabled network connection to open the connection status window Wireless Network Connection Status You can also check the connection status by bringing up the Wireless Panel dialog box and selecting the Status tab The Super AG and Turbo Mode functions of the PCWA C800S B Wireless LAN PC Card are supported by the Wireless Broadband Router...

Страница 118: ...y other devices are communicated via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information Why is the communication speed interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred The typical effective data transfer speed via an access point is 4 5 Mbps when adhering to the IEEE 802 11b stan...

Страница 119: ...You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or restart both computers Page 119 ...

Страница 120: ... turned on and working If you are using an external display make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the guide that came with your display for details Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery Wait three to five minutes Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery and press the Power button to tur...

Страница 121: ...ute second Press Enter 4 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load factory default values appears 5 Press the Enter key The Load Optimal Defaults window appears 6 Select Ok and press Enter 7 Select Exit Save Changes and press Enter The Save configuration changes and exit setup window appears 8 Select Ok and pres...

Страница 122: ...lize the BIOS 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive then remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS Setup window appears 6 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu 7 Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values The message Load factory default val...

Страница 123: ...Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the...

Страница 124: ...ese steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press U 3 Press R to select restart 3 If the computer does not restart follow these steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Press and release Alt to highlight the menu bar and press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down 3 Press Enter 4 Press R to select restart 4 If this procedure does not work press and ...

Страница 125: ... slower CPU speed 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 Page 125 ...

Страница 126: ...Why don t my changes appear on the computer screen LCD You may need to refresh the computer screen Press and hold the Windows key and press D twice Page 126 ...

Страница 127: ...ter updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can receive updates To use the Automatic Updates feature 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon in the Taskbar notification area The Automatic Updates Setup Wizard appears 3 Click Next and follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled up...

Страница 128: ... an alternative Sony suggests installing a router as a hardware based firewall solution A router box protects your computer and allows your network to run without interruption To disable the ICF feature 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections 4 In the section LAN or High Speed Internet right click the ic...

Страница 129: ...on area If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appear 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click 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 appears 2 Click Live Upda...

Страница 130: ...Support Options The section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software Page 130 ...

Страница 131: ... Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can visit Sony Computing Suppor...

Страница 132: ...ounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 CLIÉ Converter Sony Electronics Inc CLIÉ Converter software is a plug in program that converts Giga Pocket Video Capsules into Movie Player format for playback on your Sony CLIÉ handheld After converting your Video Capsules you can use CLIÉ Converter so...

Страница 133: ...e ImageStation online service membership is free except for transactions and includes unlimited storage of digital photos storage for 15 minutes of video clips tools to personalize the design and arrangement of your pictures in albums and access to stories and tips about image handling in ImageStation Magazine Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Microsoft Offi...

Страница 134: ...nicStage Sony Electronics Inc The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 SonicStage Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Maste...

Страница 135: ...VAIO Media software brings multimedia to your network enabling you to share music video and still image files between your VAIO computers You can set up one or more computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 VAIO Up...

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