Sony VAIO PCG-GRX670, User Manual

Page 1: ...reinstalled software programs In the 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 View the VAIO Computer Specifications which lists your computer s hardware specifications and preinstalled software information such as d...

Page 2: ...ry 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 Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 2 ...

Page 3: ... 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 Connecting the AC adapter Turning on the computer Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN port on your computer Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter and plug the other end into an AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer Page 4 ...

Page 5: ...ntil the power indicator turns on Turning on the Computer If you hold the power button down the computer turns off 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the computer screen LCD as follows To increase brightness press and release the Fn F5 keys Press the Up Arrow key or Right Arrow key To decrease brightness press and release the Fn F5 keys Press the Down Arrow key or Left Arrow key Pag...

Page 6: ...purchase a second rechargeable battery to extend your computing time Regardless how many batteries you use you can always extend the life of the battery by conserving power See Conserving Battery Power for more information Inserting a battery Removing a battery Using a second battery Displaying battery information Charging a battery Notes on batteries Frequently asked questions The battery that co...

Page 7: ...the port replicator is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery Lifting and turning the computer with the port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power Some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from activating Hibernate mode when the battery is low or the computer is running on AC power To avoid loss of data when using battery power you ...

Page 8: ...n remove the battery when the computer is on or off If the computer is on connect the AC adapter and exit a power saving mode before you remove the battery To remove a battery 1 Push the battery bay cover down to open it 2 Pull the battery out of the battery bay Removing a Battery 3 Push in and lift up the battery bay cover until it clicks into place Page 8 ...

Page 9: ...the Battery 1 indicator is on or the computer is connected to AC power If the Battery 2 indicator is on 1 Double click the CPU icon The PowerPanel dialog box appears 2 On the Battery tab click Primary Battery in the Battery Switch box 3 Click OK 2 Turn the computer over and unlock the weight saver and the multipurpose bay release switch Unlocking the Release Switch 3 Pull the battery gently from t...

Page 10: ...olbar Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully discharges also known as the time to empty To close the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click the Battery Information toolbar 2 Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu and click to cancel Battery Information The Battery Information ...

Page 11: ...or more information The battery icons that appear on the Battery Information toolbar and the Battery Information window indicate the current status of the installed battery Battery icon Battery status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery Page 11 ...

Page 12: ...ns on the Welcome page for the approximate time needed to charge your battery 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 into the battery bay If you want to charge more than one battery insert the second battery into the computer See To insert a second battery for more information 2 Connect the AC adapte...

Page 13: ... 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 13 ...

Page 14: ...ormation When is the computer using AC power When the computer is directly connected to the AC adapter it uses AC power even if a battery is installed When should I recharge the battery When the battery level falls below 10 percent When both the battery and power indicators blink When you have not used the battery for a long time Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...g modes and PowerPanel utility to conserve battery power Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time depending on how you use your computer Using power saving modes Using the PowerPanel utility Frequently asked questions Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...mode consumes 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 Some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode If you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently to avoid data loss To activate...

Page 17: ...Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Camera Optim...

Page 18: ...fe These selections are listed in order from the greatest to least amount of power consumed System Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to activate the Standby mode when it is idle The longer you allow the computer to sit idle while it is not in a power saving mode the more power the computer will consume Hibernate Timer Controls the time it takes the system to activate the Hibernat...

Page 19: ... turns off power to the hard disk drive i LINK Port Controls the power supply to the i LINK port You can disable power to the i LINK port to conserve power Memory Stick Port Power saving Controls the power supply to the Memory Stick media slot You can disable power to the Memory Stick slot to conserve power 1 Slows the processor speed Page 19 ...

Page 20: ...that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode save your data frequently See Using power saving modes for information on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode When should I replace the battery If after fully charging the battery the battery power is still low the battery may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Why is the battery warm While the battery is in use or ...

Page 21: ...Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...nnecting 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 Setting up a dial up Internet connection Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection Customizing your Internet connection Frequently asked questions Page 22 ...

Page 23: ...ected 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 Connect...

Page 24: ... Cable 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer s Ethernet port and the other into the network connection To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet 1 Connect your computer to a network connection See To connect an Ethernet cable for more information 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard The New Connection Wizard appears...

Page 25: ...ou can also regulate content and set your 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 25 ...

Page 26: ...covery CD s for more information Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provid...

Page 27: ... to gain access to remote and local area 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 Using Ethernet and dial up connections Using wireless LAN connections Checking your network connection status Frequently asked questions Types of Networks Page 27 ...

Page 28: ...network connection Connecting an Ethernet Cable 2 Click Start point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard appears The Network Setup Wizard 3 Click Next 4 Follow the on screen instructions Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone cable Connecting cable...

Page 29: ...d Setting up a dial up Internet connection for more information 2 From the Start menu point to All Programs Accessories Communications and click New Connection Wizard 3 Click Next If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box follow the on screen instructions 4 Click Connect to the network at my workplace and then click Next 5 Follow the on screen instructions 6 Ask your network administ...

Page 30: ...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 within a specific range A computer to computer ad hoc network is one...

Page 31: ...ator turns on 2 From the Start menu click Control Panel Network and Internet Connections and then click Network Connections 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dailog box appears 4 Click the Wireless Networks tab and then click Add Setting Wireless Network Connection Properties 5 Type up to 32 ASCII characters in the Network na...

Page 32: ...rk name SSID box 6 Click to select the Data encryption WEP enabled check box 7 Click to select the Network Authentication Shared mode check box 8 Click to cancel the The key is provided for me automatically check box 9 Type between 5 to 13 ASCII characters or 10 to 26 hexadecimal characters in the Network key box 10 Click to select the This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access ...

Page 33: ...OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 4 Remove the PC Card See Removing PC Cards for more information Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents files or resources may result in data loss Page 33 ...

Page 34: ... wireless Ethernet or dial up connection you can check the status of that connection by double clicking the Wireless Network Connection icon on your taskbar The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears Wireless Network Connection Status Window Page 34 ...

Page 35: ...s or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Why is the data transfer speed slow The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and software compatibility To maximize the data transfer speed move your co...

Page 36: ...nnecting to a wireless LAN using the IEEE 802 11a standard cannot connect to devices using the IEEE 802 11b standard What are channels Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels Third party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices If you are using a wireless LAN access point refer to connectivity information contai...

Page 37: ...product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software programs operating system and compatible i LINK devices A ll products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK P...

Page 38: ... Wizard window 4 Follow the on screen Network Setup Wizard instructions 5 When you are prompted type in a unique computer name for each computer You will use this unique name to differentiate the two computers once they are networked together The Workgroup name should remain the same for the two networked computers 6 When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on screen instructions click Start on th...

Page 39: ...sconnect VAIO computers when the computers are on 1 Close all open files that are shared with the connected computers 2 Unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on each computer To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are off Unplug the i LINK cable from the i LINK port on each computer Page 39 ...

Page 40: ...rs For more information on power saving modes see Using power saving modes 1 i LINK is a 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 th...

Page 41: ...CDs DVDs and Optical Drives Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs Copying and Playing CDs Copying and Playing DVDs Page 41 ...

Page 42: ... the disc onto the hub 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 the drive tray gently to close it The Busy indicator on the drive blinks while your computer is reading data from the drive To eject a CD or DVD 1 ...

Page 43: ...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 43 ...

Page 44: ...ed in your computer to play CDs and copy files to CD Rs and CD RWs Playing CDs Copying files to a CD RW or CD R Do not remove the optical drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Page 44 ...

Page 45: ... selected 6 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 you can 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 Fn F4 then or To decre...

Page 46: ...ter See Connecting the AC adapter for more information 2 Insert the disc into the optical drive See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for more information 3 Click Start All Programs and select the program you want to use from the submenu For directions on how to use SonicStage and Drag n Drop CD DVD software see the VAIO Multimedia Software Guide To open this guide follow these steps 1 Click Star...

Page 47: ...ay DVDs and can read most DVD R media Computers equipped with a DVD RW drive can play and copy files to DVDs Playing DVDs Disconnecting the TV from the computer Copying files to a DVD R or DVD RW Frequently asked questions Do not remove the optical drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction Page 47 ...

Page 48: ...c Profile Selection which sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the optical drive See Conserving Battery Power for more information 2 Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete and then selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager dialog box 3 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 4 Select a preinstalled DVD program in which to play...

Page 49: ...click the CPU icon on the Windows taskbar 3 Select Profiles from the shortcut menu and then select DVD from the submenu menu You can also select Automatic Profile Selection which sets the power management profile to DVD whenever a DVD is inserted into the optical drive See Conserving Battery Power for more information 7 Insert the DVD into the optical drive 8 Select a preinstalled DVD program in w...

Page 50: ...Disconnecting the TV from the computer Simply unplug the audio video AV cable from the A V OUT jack on the computer Page 50 ...

Page 51: ...e computer See Connecting the AC adapter for more information 2 Insert the disc into the optical drive See Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for more information 3 Click Start All Programs and select the program you want to use from the submenu For directions on how to use Click to DVD and Drag n Drop CD DVD software see the VAIO Multimedia Software Guide To open this guide follow these steps 1 C...

Page 52: ...e tray open 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 right of the Eject button Why is...

Page 53: ... LCD Video Standby mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using power saving modes for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on If your computer is using battery power make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged See Using the Battery for more information If the...

Page 54: ...ecting a display mode for more information The Fn F8 key combination will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Switching the display while a DVD is playing may cause the computer to malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software Page 54 ...

Page 55: ...Printer Connections Printing With Your Computer Page 55 ...

Page 56: ... USB printer or a parallel port printer to your computer To print properly the printer you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer Connecting a printer Disconnecting a printer Frequently asked questions Page 56 ...

Page 57: ...this section for more information To connect a USB printer 1 Locate a USB port on the computer and the printer 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on your computer 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that came with the USB printer for more information on its installation and use To connect a parallel port printer 1 Locate...

Page 58: ...See the guide that came with the parallel port printer for more information on its installation and use Page 58 ...

Page 59: ...r parallel printer when the computer is 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 Unplug the printer cable from the computer Page 59 ...

Page 60: ...inters and Faxes 3 Right click the printer icon that is not functioning and select Properties to open the Properties window 4 Click OK Change the default printer port setting although this setting is generally correct for most printers 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and cl...

Page 61: ...er Features Using the Keyboard Using the Touch Pad Using the Jog Dial Control Using Memory Stick Media Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs Page 61 ...

Page 62: ...to a typewriter s but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Key locations and descriptions Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicators Combinations and functions with the Fn key Page 62 ...

Page 63: ...l commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Shift Ctrl Alt keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give comman...

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Page 65: ...electing 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 Dis...

Page 66: ...o not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on Num Lock Turns on when the number keys area in the numeric keypad are active When the indicator is off the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on When the indicator is o...

Page 67: ... monitor LCD Toggles between the computer screen LCD a connected external display and both the LCD and external display Select one display at a time to playback DVDs Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work Fn only F8 Control AV out Toggles between the computer screen LCD only external only and dual LCD TV display modes Select one display at a time to playbac...

Page 68: ...st function off and on This feature is available only while using headphones You can also carry out these functions using the Jog Dial Control Some functions are not available until the Microsoft Windows operating system launches Page 68 ...

Page 69: ...board contains a pointing device called a touch pad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touch pad Describing the touch pad Customizing the touch pad Frequently asked questions Page 69 ...

Page 70: ...utton twice Right click Press the right button once In many programs this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with programs that support a touch...

Page 71: ... check box 5 Click Apply To enable the touch pad 1 Press the Windows key The Start menu appears 2 Press the Up Arrow key to select All Programs and press Enter 3 Press the Up Arrow key to select Sony Notebook Setup and press Enter A submenu appears with Sony Notebook Setup preselected 4 Press Enter The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 5 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Device tab 6 Pr...

Page 72: ...on Recovery CD s to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Why doesn t the pointer move when I use the touch pad Try restarting your computer Follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key 2 Press U The Turn off computer window opens 3 Press R to restart the computer If the computer does not restart 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Ta...

Page 73: ...fined list The Jog Dial control and Jog Dial Navigator are compatible with preinstalled software programs that support Jog Dial Navigator functions 1 Locating the Jog Dial control Using the Jog Dial Navigator icon Using the Jog Dial Bar Using Jog Dial Launcher Using Application and Scroll modes Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings 1 Some programs do not support Jog Dial Navigator Page 73 ...

Page 74: ... Control to scroll up and down a menu Press the Jog Dial control to select a menu item Press the Back button on selected models to return to the previous menu If your computer does not come with a Back button you can select Return on the Jog Dial Launcher to go back to the previous menu Page 74 ...

Page 75: ...r when you turn on your computer The arrows on the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar change to show the direction in which you are turning the Jog Dial Control No arrows appear on the taskbar icon if the Application mode is selected and the Jog Dial control is not in use Page 75 ...

Page 76: ...Close button Click to display the Jog Dial Navigator window from which you can close the Jog Dial Bar 5 Launcher button Click to display the Jog Dial Launcher 6 Mode button Click to switch the display between scroll mode and application mode 7 Help button Click to display the Help guide which offers detailed Jog Dial information To move hide or close the Jog Dial bar Click and drag the Jog Dial Ba...

Page 77: ...Launcher button on the Jog Dial Bar Press and hold Ctrl and then press the Jog Dial control To open a program 1 Open Jog Dial Launcher See To open Jog Dial Launcher for more information 2 Rotate the Jog Dial control until the program you want to select appears highlighted in the center window Jog Dial Launcher 3 Press the Jog Dial control 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary to open a program Page ...

Page 78: ...tor List Display Jog Dial Navigator windows Descriptions Guide Display Appears when a program that supports Jog Dial Navigator has audio features such as volume control This shows the operation guide for the Jog Dial control List Display Appears when a program that supports Jog Dial Navigator is active This shows menu items and file names When using a program that has audio and video features you ...

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Page 80: ...ngs 1 Click the Jog Dial Setting button on the taskbar The Jog Dial Setting dialog box appears Jog Dial Setting Dialog Box 2 Click the tabs near the top of the dialog box to view options and then make your changes 3 Click Apply and then click OK For information about Jog Dial settings right click the Jog Dial Navigator icon on the taskbar and click Help Page 80 ...

Page 81: ... designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Selecting Memory Stick media Inserting Memory Stick media Viewing the contents Write protecting Memory Stick media Formatting Memory Stick media Removing Memory Stick media Frequently asked questions Page 81 ...

Page 82: ... media compatible devices to record and playback music when they are connected to your computer You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media For example you can copy an ordinary file on a MG Memory Stick media that already contains music What is MagicGate Memory Stick media MagicGate Memory Stick media provides copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology Au...

Page 83: ...sert 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 The Memory Stick media indicator briefly blinks Inserting Memory Stick Media Page 83 ...

Page 84: ... print 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 84 ...

Page 85: ... 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 85 ...

Page 86: ...aved to it Before you reformat Memory Stick media confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep Back up important data before 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 My Computer The My Computer window appears 3 Right click Son...

Page 87: ...media to finish reading or writing data To remove Memory Stick media 1 Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick media finishes reading or writing data before removing the media 2 Make sure the access light is off 3 Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer 4 When the Memory Stick media ejects pull it out Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media as it may eject completely...

Page 88: ...rmission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media Do not use the media in ...

Page 89: ...f the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system Under certain conditions some third party software applications may not function properly To Change the Language Option 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and then click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 Click the...

Page 90: ...Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears 3 From the Regional Options tab click the Standards and formats shortcut menu to view the available country choices Select the desired country 4 Click Customize to change the number currency time and date settings ...

Page 91: ... Start and then Control Panel 2 In the left panel click Switch to Classic View 3 Double click UI Design Selector 4 Click or to view the designs 5 Click Apply to select a design that appears in the center window The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 6 Click OK Page 91 ...

Page 92: ...Connecting Mice and Keyboards Using External Mice and Keyboards Page 92 ...

Page 93: ...icator To function 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 Using the Keyboard in the Computer Features chapter Connecting a USB mouse or keyboard Connecting a PS 2 mouse or keyboard Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard Frequently asked questio...

Page 94: ...o your computer see Frequently asked questions for more information Your computer can be on or off when connecting a mouse or keyboard To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer 1 Locate the USB port on your computer or port replicator 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer One USB port supports one USB device If the New Hardware Wizard appears follow the on screen instruc...

Page 95: ... information If the mouse or keyboard does not work once you have connected it to your port replicator see Frequently asked questions for more information To connect a PS 2 mouse or keyboard 1 Connect the port replicator to the computer See Connecting a Port Replicator for more information 2 Locate the Mouse Keyboard PS 2 port on the port replicator 3 Plug the mouse or keyboard into this port The ...

Page 96: ... 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 the mouse or keyboard Unplug the USB cable from the USB port on the computer Unplug the PS 2 cable from the Mouse Keyboard PS 2 port on the port replicator Page 96 ...

Page 97: ... the mouse driver software Use the supplied Application Recovery CD s See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information 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 restart the computer You can restart the computer three different ways Press the Windows key and press U When the Turn ...

Page 98: ...Floppy Disk Drives and PC Cards Using Floppy Disk Drives Using PC Cards Page 98 ...

Page 99: ...plicator not supplied The floppy disk drive enables you to read data stored on a floppy disk Connecting a floppy disk drive Inserting and removing floppy disks Notes on handling floppy disks Disconnecting a floppy disk drive Carrying the floppy disk drive Frequently asked questions Page 99 ...

Page 100: ... the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction To connect a floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Insert the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Page 100 ...

Page 101: ... facing up 2 Push the floppy disk into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting a Floppy Disk Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk To remove a floppy disk 1 Close all programs that were opened from the disk and wait for the LED indicator to turn off 2 Push the Eject button and remove the disk To avoid losing data do not push the Eject button when the LED ...

Page 102: ...n handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disk away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Page 102 ...

Page 103: ...rams to prevent data loss 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Click to select the floppy disk drive 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 appropriate device is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the har...

Page 104: ...Carrying the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive Carrying a Floppy Disk Drive Page 104 ...

Page 105: ...ect button and remove the disk 3 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 4 Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windows taskbar Turn Off Computer and then Restart Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk The floppy disk drive cannot write data to a disk if it is inserted into the drive improperly See In...

Page 106: ...ee your VAIO Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer These slots are compatible with CardBus If your computer has more than one PC Card slot use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card Inserting PC Cards Removing PC Cards Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives Frequently asked qu...

Page 107: ...rs To insert a PC Card 1 Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up 2 Push the PC Card gently into the slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar indicating your system detected the PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins When a PC Card is inserted do not place your computer in a ...

Page 108: ... 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 a second time The PC Card pops out 7 Gently pull the card out of the slot To remove a PC Card while the computer is off 1 Push the Release button once The Release button ...

Page 109: ...omputer to malfunction Instructions on connecting an optical drive may vary depending on the specific 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 Connecting a PC Card drive Remove the protective cover that is attached to the len...

Page 110: ...e Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the PC Card drive is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device 6 Eject the PC Card from the PC Card slot Page 110 ...

Page 111: ...the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart 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 t...

Page 112: ...Connecting a Port Replicator Locating Ports and Connectors Using the Port Replicator Page 112 ...

Page 113: ...eral ports and connectors which enable you to connect additional peripherals to your computer Back 1 USB ports 6 DC In port 2 LINE IN jacks 7 Serial port 3 S Video Out jack 8 LINE OUT jacks and Composite Video Out jack 4 Network port Ethernet 10BASE T 100BASE TX port 9 VGA Monitor port 5 Mouse Keyboard PS 2 port 10 Printer port Page 113 ...

Page 114: ... Turn off the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Plug the AC adapter connector into the DC IN port on the port replicator and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet You will know the power is on when the power indicator located on top of the port replicator turns on The port replicator is powered only by the AC adapter so the AC adapter must remain connected to the ...

Page 115: ... Turn off the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Plug the AC adapter connector into the DC IN port on the port replicator and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet You will know the power is on when the power indicator located on top of the port replicator turns on The port replicator is powered only by the AC adapter so the AC adapter must remain connected to the ...

Page 116: ... the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the appropriate device is selected and click OK A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device 6 Pull the release levers on each side of the port replicator to release the it from the computer Releasing the Port Replicator 7 Lift the computer away from t...

Page 117: ...Audio and Video Connections Using i LINK Digital Video Recorders Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Using Speakers CD Players or Amplifiers Using Microphones Page 117 ...

Page 118: ...ng an i LINK device Frequently asked questions 1 i LINK 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...

Page 119: ... digital video recorder 1 Turn on the DV device and the computer 2 Plug the i LINK cable into the i LINK DC IN OUT port on the DV device 3 Plug the other end of the i LINK cable into the i LINK port on your computer or port replicator The Found New Hardware window appears on the lower right corner of your screen Connecting an i LINK Digital Video Camera Recorder See the guide that came with your d...

Page 120: ...INK cable from the i LINK DC IN OUT port on the computer To disconnect the i LINK digital video recorder when the computer is on 1 Double click Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the i LINK DV recorder in the Hardware devices window if it is not already selected and click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 3 Make sure the i LIN...

Page 121: ... digital 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...

Page 122: ...ternal device that requires power from the i LINK port The i LINK port cannot supply power to the external device The computer supports transfer rates 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 documentation that accompanied your program for more information Page...

Page 123: ... a 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...

Page 124: ...n external display such as a computer monitor or a projector to your computer or port replicator not supplied Connecting a computer monitor Connecting a TV Connecting a projector Selecting a display mode Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector Page 124 ...

Page 125: ... 1 Make sure the computer monitor is plugged into an AC outlet 2 Turn off the computer 3 Plug the display cable into the Monitor VGA port on the computer 4 Turn on the computer monitor if it is not already on and then turn on the computer 5 Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer and the monitor See Selecting a display mode for more information Connecting a Mult...

Page 126: ... Select a display Press the Fn F8 key combination to select either the computer screen LCD or an external display See Selecting a display mode for more information The Fn F8 key combination will not work once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive Switching the display while a DVD is playing may cause the computer to malfunction and you may need to restart the DVD software To connect a TV to the...

Page 127: ...Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete and then selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager dialog box 5 Disable the screen saver and the virus checker 6 Select a display Press the Fn F8 key combination to select either the computer screen LCD or an external display See Selecting a display mode for more information The Fn F8 key combination will not work once a ...

Page 128: ...y cable into the projector 5 Plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack on the computer 6 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the projector 7 Turn on the projector if it is not already on and then turn on the computer 8 Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer and the projector See Selecting a display mode for more information Connecting a Projector See ...

Page 129: ...n LCD and TV once a DVD is inserted into the optical drive To switch the display mode using the Display Properties settings 1 Right click the desktop and click Properties from the shortcut menu The Display Properties window appears 2 Click the Settings tab and then click Advanced The Mobility Radeon Properties window appears 3 Click the Displays tab Mobility Radeon Properties window 4 Click the se...

Page 130: ...t the external computer monitor or projector by unplugging the display or Monitor VGA cable from your computer s port Disconnecting the external display when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate may cause the computer to malfunction Page 130 ...

Page 131: ...uch as a CD player or an amplifier If you want to purchase speakers make sure the speakers are designed for computer use Connecting standard speakers Disconnecting standard speakers Connecting active speakers or amplifiers Disconnecting active speakers or amplifiers Connecting CD MiniDisc or audio cassette players Disconnecting CD MiniDisc or audio cassette players Adjusting the volume Enabling th...

Page 132: ...isks To connect standard speakers to your computer 1 Turn 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 Connecting Standard Speakers See the guide that came with your speakers for more information on its installation and use Page 132 ...

Page 133: ...Disconnecting standard 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 133 ...

Page 134: ...lug the audio cable into the LINE OUT jacks on the port replicator The LINE OUT jacks consist of one Audio L jack and one Audio R jack 3 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the speaker or the amplifier Connecting Active Speakers or Amplifiers to the Port Replicator To connect active speakers or amplifiers to the computer 1 Plug the audio cable into the A V OUT jack on the computer 2 Plug th...

Page 135: ...e speakers or amplifiers You can disconnect active speakers or amplifiers when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the audio cable from the LINE OUT on the port replicator or the A V OUT jack on the computer Page 135 ...

Page 136: ...assette players 1 Connect the port replicator to the computer See Connecting a Port Replicator for more information 2 Plug the audio cable into the LINE IN jacks on the port replicator The LINE IN jacks consist of one Audio L jack and one Audio R jack 3 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the player Connecting CD MiniDisc Audio Cassette Player Page 136 ...

Page 137: ...ing CD MiniDisc or audio cassette players You can disconnect CD MiniDisc or audio cassette player when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the audio cable from the LINE IN jack on the port replicator Page 137 ...

Page 138: ... and down to decrease volume 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 CD Audio Adjust the volume of the CD in the optical drive Microphone Adjust the internal or external...

Page 139: ...lick Performance and Maintenance and click System 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 drives 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 select...

Page 140: ...F3 and Fn F4 key combinations if the correct speakers are not selected Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjust Audio Properties 2 Select the Audio tab and click Advanced in the Sound Playback box The Advanced Audio Properties window appears 3 Click the Speakers tab if it is not already selected 4 Select the correct stereo speakers from the Speaker setup sh...

Page 141: ...computer Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use If you wish to purchase a microphone shop Sony online at http www sonystyle com vaio or contact your local retailer Connecting a microphone Disconnecting a microphone Using a microphone or other device to record Frequently asked questions Page 141 ...

Page 142: ...rophone jack1 on the computer Connecting a Microphone Jack See the guide that came with your microphone for more information on its installation and use 1 A protruding dot located next to the Microphone jack distinguishes this jack from the Headphone jack Page 142 ...

Page 143: ...Disconnecting a microphone You can disconnect an external microphone when the computer is on or off Simply unplug the microphone cable from the Microphone jack on the computer Page 143 ...

Page 144: ...rophone column if it is not already turned on Close the Recording Control window 5 Click Start and select All Programs Accessories Entertainment and then Sound Recorder The Sound Sound Recorder window appears For help using Sound Recorder click Help in the Sound Recorder window To adjust the volume for recording sound You can only adjust the volume for recording in the Recording Control window 1 C...

Page 145: ...stions Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer See Connecting a microphone for more information Page 145 ...

Page 146: ...Preinstalled Programs Software Programs On Your Computer DVgate Program Notes Program Support Information Page 146 ...

Page 147: ...be supplied with all of the programs listed in Program overview depending on the configuration you purchased Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or include supporting documentation Program overview Frequently asked questions Page 147 ...

Page 148: ...ts include Web based e mail video e mail multiple e mail accounts free Web pages online and live agent technical support instant messaging and parental controls Click to DVD On selected models Sony Electronics Inc At the touch of a button Click to DVD software enables you to automatically burn DVDs from videos or still pictures Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a digital video D...

Page 149: ... movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends Network Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Network Smart Capture captures images and video from any Sony Digital Camcorder that supports a standard i LINK connection Send your video or still images through e mail or upload them to the ImageStationSM service You can use the Web camera function to automatically upload your captured ...

Page 150: ...ncluding unlimited tracks and enhanced effects Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge On selected models Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment Sony ScreenBlast Sound Forge software enables you to record edit and process mono or stereo audio files for your multimedia or Internet projects Whether you want to use a number of professional effects convert video into streaming media or synchronize audio to video th...

Page 151: ...located on the Application Recovery CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Your optical drive may not be reading the disc Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label facing up Which program do I use for CD R CD RW functions Use the preinstalled Sony SonicStage program and Windows software to create CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigu...

Page 152: ...DVgate Program Notes Recording images to a digital video device Adjusting image resolution Saving to your hard disk drive Page 152 ...

Page 153: ...us cable connection while you are recording images to a digital video device using the DVgate program close all open programs and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate may cause this situation to occur For more information on the DVgate program see the DVgate online help Page 153 ...

Page 154: ...To check the resolution 1 From the DVgate Motion Monitor window click Setup 2 From the shortcut menu point to Settings and then select Low Resolution The settings you change in this menu affect the images in the monitor window only Movie data imported to your hard drive and images recorded to DV devices will not be affected Page 154 ...

Page 155: ...from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of the DVgate program you should defragment or format the D partition regularly To defragment a partition 1 Back up all files you want to save 2 From the Start menu on the Windows taskbar point to All Programs Accessories System Tools and then click Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragmenter dialog box appears 3 Se...

Page 156: ...p att net Drag n Drop CD DVD DigiOn Inc and Easy Systems Japan Ltd Web site http www easy co jp dde sony tosupportne html EarthLinkSM Total Access EarthLink Inc Web site http support earthlink net e mail support earthlink net telephone 800 890 5128 or 800 890 6356 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day PC cillin Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin support telephone 510 859 0308 9...

Page 157: ...Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 1 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 Support from 1 888 4 SO NY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Windows Operating System Word XP Professional XP Small Business Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport telephone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 1...

Page 158: ...Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www ita sel sony com support Page 158 ...

Page 159: ...Memory Upgrades Upgrading Your Computer s Memory Page 159 ...

Page 160: ...dule and amount of memory installed on your computer See also Typical expansion memory configuration Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades and information about which memory modules to use refer to your VAIO Computer Specifications Precautions and procedures Typical expansion memory configuration Removing and installing memory modules Confirming added memory capacit...

Page 161: ... power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you install or remove a memory module Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not ha...

Page 162: ...Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB 256 256 384 256 128 512 256 256 1024 512 512 Page 162 ...

Page 163: ...ate screwdriver to loosen and remove the screws on the bottom of the computer To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other screws Removing the Bottom Screws 5 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 6 Remove the memory module by pulling out the tabs see arrows No 1 and pulling out the module in the direction ...

Page 164: ...d is correctly seated and close the computer cover 4 Replace the fastening screws on the bottom of the computer 5 Make sure the system memory matches the amount of installed memory See Confirming added memory capacity for more information Page 164 ...

Page 165: ...kbar point to All Programs and then point to Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select Sony Notebook Setup from the submenu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 4 On the About This Computer tab make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed The displayed memory may be less than the installed memory due to the amount used by the display adapter S...

Page 166: ...Using the Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs Page 166 ...

Page 167: ...Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to reinstall individual software programs and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This CD enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings so user data and ...

Page 168: ...Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Using the Application Recovery CD s Using the System Recovery CD s Page 168 ...

Page 169: ...rt the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the next CD depending on the application you wish to restore To reinstall device drivers with the Application Recovery CD s 1 Logon to the Microsoft Windows desktop 2 Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 into your computer s optical drive 3 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and right click My Computer 4 Click Pro...

Page 170: ...Recovery CDs Insert Application Recovery CD No 1 to start the application or driver recovery process You are prompted to insert the next CD s depending on the application or driver you want to restore If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD s visit http www sony com pcsupport or contact Sony Customer Support at 1 888 4 SONY PC Page 170 ...

Page 171: ...he original preinstalled operating system and software programs are restored Recovery to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are removed from the hard drive All original factory settings the operating system and preinstalled software are restored The System Recovery utility does not back up your system s data If you wish to retain your system data perform a backup to an external medi...

Page 172: ...he second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting the Windows operating system Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system Page 172 ...

Page 173: ...upport Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Batteries Troubleshooting the Printer Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Networks Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives Troubleshooting PC Cards Troubleshooting Audio Video Connections Troubleshooting the Computer Screen LCD Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media Troubleshootin...

Page 174: ...such as a paper clip to press the reset button See Locating Controls and Ports in the printed Quick Start to locate the reset button 3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery 4 Turn on the computer Why does a BIOS error appear when my computer starts If the message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the...

Page 175: ...the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Click Start on the Windows taskbar select Turn Off Computer and then click Turn Off If your computer does not turn off press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears and you can turn off the computer from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not tur...

Page 176: ...he AC Power Profile Editor window appears 2 Double click System to open the file if it isn t already opened 3 Double click Thermal Control Strategy Performance and select Quiet 4 Restart your computer Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than advertised This is normal Because your computer s CPU utilizes a type of CPU speed controlling technology for power conservat...

Page 177: ...e Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power For some software programs and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Standby or Hibernate When should I replace the battery If after fully ...

Page 178: ...rs and Faxes 3 Right click the printer icon that is not functioning and select Properties to open the Properties window 4 Click OK Change the default printer port setting although this setting is generally correct for most printers 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 3 Select the Hardware tab and click ...

Page 179: ...press the Right Arrow key to select Shut Down Press Enter and then press R Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off press the power button again to restart the computer Why doesn t the touch pad work You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer See Customizing the touch pad for more information Restart the computer to activate the touch pad agai...

Page 180: ...your computer press and hold the power to turn off the computer If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously to stop playback and restart the computer You may need to use your supplied Application Recovery CD s to reinstall the touch pad or mouse drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information Page 180 ...

Page 181: ...very CD s for more information Why is my modem connection slow Your computer is equipped with a V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider...

Page 182: ...from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access Why is the data transfer speed slow The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points Other factors include device configurations radio conditions and program compatibility To maximize the data transfer spe...

Page 183: ... cable is not plugged securely into the i LINK ports Disconnect the i LINK cable and securely reconnect it to both computers If neither computer responds after a few moments restart both computers If the computers do not recognize the i LINK connection after resuming from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate restart both computers For more information see Connecting Another VAIO Computer 1 i L...

Page 184: ...ss 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 right of the Eject button Why isn t the optical drive playing my CD or DVD p...

Page 185: ...r screen Press the Windows key and press D twice How do I adjust the image on the TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the guide that came with your display for more information How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen The video may not appear on the entire TV screen if your computer resolution is set to 1024 x 768 or greater To change the video ...

Page 186: ...vary depending on the format you are using Page 186 ...

Page 187: ...or the LED indicator to turn off 2 Push the Eject button and remove the disk 3 Reconnect the floppy disk drive 1 Close any active programs to prevent data loss 2 Insert the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 4 Restart the computer 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Turn Off Computer 2 Click Restart Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk The ...

Page 188: ...he Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart 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 th...

Page 189: ... to mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled See Adjusting the volume and Enabling the audio feature for more information Why don t the Fn F3 or the Fn F4 key combinations work The computer may not recognize the Fn F3 and Fn F4 key combinations if the correct speakers are not selected Follow these steps 1 Right click the Volume icon on the taskbar and select Adjus...

Page 190: ...nnection 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 proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your syste...

Page 191: ...t the image on the TV screen Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the guide that came with your display for more information How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen The video may not appear on the entire TV screen if your computer resolution is set to 1024 x 768 or greater To change the video resolution follow these steps If you are using an A V Out jack ...

Page 192: ...orded music for any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media Yes and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media compatible video camera recorders How do I prevent damage to th...

Page 193: ...m again Your optical drive may not be reading the disc Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up Which program do I use for CD R CD RW functions Use the preinstalled Sony SonicStage software and Windows software to create CDs on your VAIO computer if the specific model you purchased is preconfigured with all of the necessary components for CD R and CD RW capability You c...

Page 194: ...our computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 VAIO Support Agent You can find VAIO Support Agent by clicking Start and selecting Help and Support Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your programs network...