Sony VAIO VGN-P530H, User Manual

Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer VGN P Series ...

Page 2: ...Built in Camera 33 Using the Memory Stick 34 Using Other Modules Memory Cards 39 Using the Internet 43 Using the Network LAN 44 Using the Wireless LAN 46 Using the Bluetooth Function 49 Using Peripheral Devices 54 Connecting a Display LAN Adapter 55 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive 57 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones 59 Connecting an External Display 60 Selecting Display Modes 62 Using t...

Page 3: ...emory Stick 98 Handling the Built in Storage Device 99 Handling the Display LAN Adapter 100 Troubleshooting 101 Computer 103 System Security 109 Battery 111 Instant Mode 113 Built in Camera 115 Networking 117 Bluetooth Technology 120 Display 123 Printing 126 Microphone 127 Speakers 128 Pointing Device 129 Keyboard 130 Floppy Disks 131 Audio Video 132 Memory Cards 133 Peripherals 134 Trademarks 135...

Page 4: ... look slightly different from those of your computer How to find specifications Some features options and supplied items may not be available on your computer To find out about the configuration of your computer visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs For customers in USA http esupport sony com EN VAIO For customers in Canada http www sony ca support For customers in Spanish ...

Page 5: ...vides information about restoring individual software programs hardware drivers and drive partition s or your entire built in storage device to the original factory settings To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start and VAIO Documentation 2 Click VAIO Recovery for Windows XP Program help files May be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer You may be able to access the help fil...

Page 6: ...ponding solutions online For customers in USA http esupport sony com EN VAIO For customers in Canada http www sony ca support For customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com LA For customers in Brazil http esupport sony com BR Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating ...

Page 7: ...om the back panel or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5 In Store Service Support available in USA only Make an appointment with a Sony certified techn...

Page 8: ...of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard or the pointing device Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take frequent breaks while using your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your...

Page 9: ...s level of the display as well Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye ...

Page 10: ...rt up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system Upon completion connect one device for example a printer an external hard disk drive a scanner and so on at a time following the manufacturers instructions Locating Controls and Ports page 11 About the Indicator Lights page 16 Connecting a Power Source page 17 Using the Battery Pack page 18 Shutting Down Your C...

Page 11: ...y in some countries or areas Front A WIRELESS switch page 46 page 49 B WIRELESS indicator page 16 C SD memory card slot page 39 D Media Access indicator page 16 E Memory Stick slot page 34 F Built in MOTION EYE camera indicator page 16 G Built in MOTION EYE camera page 33 H LCD screen page 88 I Built in microphone monaural J Keyboard page 27 K Power switch L Power indicator page 16 M Charge indica...

Page 12: ...eakers stereo B Pointing stick page 29 C Left button page 29 D Center button page 29 E Right button page 29 F S2 button page 31 G XMB Xross Media Bar button S1 button page 31 H Num lock indicator page 16 I Caps lock indicator page 16 J Scroll lock indicator page 16 ...

Page 13: ...13 n N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Back A SIM card slot B Battery connector page 18 ...

Page 14: ...14 n N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Right A Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 67 B I O port page 56 Supports high full low speeds ...

Page 15: ...15 n N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Left A DC IN port page 17 B Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 67 C Headphones jack page 59 Supports high full low speeds ...

Page 16: ...t the memory card is not in use Disc drive Illuminates while the built in storage device is running to read or write data Do not place the computer into Standby mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit Num lock Press the Fn Num Lk keys to activate the numeric keypad Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit Caps lock ...

Page 17: ...er 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 3 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on the computer To disconnect your computer completely from AC power unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time pla...

Page 18: ...he Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch 1 inward ...

Page 19: ...r 4 Slide the battery pack toward the front of the computer until it clicks into place 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed it uses power from the AC outlet This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs ...

Page 20: ...ed with the battery charge functions the charge indicator turns off To select your desired maximum charge level see Customizing the Battery Charge Method page 22 Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge Charge indicator status Meaning Lit in orange The battery pack is charging Blinks along with the green power indicator The battery pack is running out of p...

Page 21: ...rged battery pack does not affect the life of battery While some software applications or peripheral devices are in use your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life is short 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 If the battery pack wears out wh...

Page 22: ... Standby or Hibernate mode or off It does not reduce the battery charge time while the computer is in Normal mode To enable the battery care function 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center 2 Double click Power Management and then Battery Care Function 3 Click to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box 4 Select the desired maximum charge level 5 Click OK To enab...

Page 23: ... you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch 1 inward 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch 2 inward and slightly slide the battery pack toward the back of the computer 4 Lift the back edge of the battery pack to take it out of the battery compartment ...

Page 24: ...y as described below To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off 4 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off ...

Page 25: ...o that the computer can run more efficiently Windows Update Click Start point to All Programs click Windows Update and then follow the on screen instructions VAIO Update 4 Click Start point to All Programs and VAIO Update 4 click Go to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on screen instructions Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates ...

Page 26: ...oard page 27 Using the Pointing Device page 29 Using Special function Buttons page 31 Using the Instant Mode page 32 Using the Built in Camera page 33 Using the Memory Stick page 34 Using Other Modules Memory Cards page 39 Using the Internet page 43 Using the Network LAN page 44 Using the Wireless LAN page 46 Using the Bluetooth Function page 49 ...

Page 27: ... F3 keys or press the Fn F3 keys and then the m or key Fn 8 F5 F6 brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen To increase lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F6 keys or press the Fn F6 keys and then the M or key To decrease lighting intensity keep pressing the Fn F5 keys or press the Fn F5 keys and then the m or key Fn T F7 display output Toggles among your computer s...

Page 28: ...s command the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the built in storage device and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power switch to turn on the power For details on power management see Using the Power Saving Modes page 79 Combinations Feature Functions ...

Page 29: ...nting device the pointing stick 1 You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the pointing stick in combination with the buttons located below the space bar The pointer 2 moves in the direction that you push the pointing stick The stronger you push the pointing stick the faster moves the pointer ...

Page 30: ...ointer operations Action Description Point Push the pointing stick to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 or tap on the pointing stick once Double click Press the left button or tap on the pointing stick twice in a row Right click Press the right button 5 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Push the pointing stick in your desired dir...

Page 31: ...S1 button While the computer is off or in Hibernate mode the XMB button starts the Instant Mode See Using the Instant Mode page 32 for more information on the Instant Mode While the computer is in Normal mode this S1 button executes the default task You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center S2 button Execute the task that is assigned to each button by default You can chang...

Page 32: ...art the Instant Mode 1 Press the XMB button on the computer The Main Menu of the Instant Mode appears on the screen 2 Select your desired operation from the menu Exiting the Instant Mode Select Power Off from the Main Menu to exit the Instant Mode Sharing Bookmarks between the Instant Mode and the Internet Explorer You can export import your Favorites file used with the Internet Explorer to the bo...

Page 33: ...ing or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built in camera Do not place your computer into Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using the built in camera To use the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start point to All Programs and ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2 and then click WebCam Companion 2 2 Click the desired icon in the main window For detailed information on ...

Page 34: ...l cameras mobile phones and other devices Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate Duo size media and supports Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo with high speed data transfer and large data capacity capabilities For the latest information about the Memory Stick visit the Me...

Page 35: ... slot protector so that the protector pops out 3 Gently take hold of the Memory Stick slot protector and pull it out of the slot 4 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot 5 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks into place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and the contents on the Memory Stick are displayed If n...

Page 36: ... To remove a Memory Stick Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so make sure the indicator is unlit before removing the Memory Stick Insert the Memory Stick slot protector to block any particles from entering the slot when not using the Memory Stick Before moving your computer be sure to ...

Page 37: ... device that is designed to format the media and supports the Memory Stick when formatting the media Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media Before formatting the media make sure that it does not contain your valuable data Do not remove the Memory Stick from the slot while formatting This could cause a malfunction Be sure to use the preinstalled Memory Stick Formatter softw...

Page 38: ...ple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility MagicGate is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony Use a Memory Stick with the MagicGate logo to use this feature Except for your personal use it is against the copyright law to use any audio and or image data you recorded without prior consent from the respective copyright holders Accordingly the Memory...

Page 39: ...to transfer data among digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices Before you use the SD memory card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards SD memory card SDHC memory card MultiMediaCard MMC For the latest information on compatible memory cards see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 to visit the appropriate support web site...

Page 40: ...memory card slot protector so that the protector pops out 3 Gently take hold of the SD memory card slot protector and pull it out of the slot 4 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot 5 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place Do not force the card into the slot If the SD memory card does not go into the slot easily remov...

Page 41: ...y particles from entering the slot when not using the SD memory card Before moving your computer be sure to insert the SD memory card slot protector into the slot 1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit 2 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release The SD memory card ejects 3 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot ...

Page 42: ...do you may lose data Do not attempt to insert an memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the memory card slot An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer Notes on using the SD memory card Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as of Janu...

Page 43: ...our computer to the Internet ask your ISP To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function you need to set up the wireless LAN network See Using the Wireless LAN page 46 for more information When you connect your computer to the Internet be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats Depending on the service contract with your I...

Page 44: ...supplied to the network Ethernet port on the display LAN adapter and the other end to your network For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator You cannot configure your network before connecting the display LAN adapter to your computer See Connecting a Display LAN Adapter page 55 for more information on the display LAN adapter Your computer can...

Page 45: ...splay LAN adapter If the network Ethernet port is connected to one of the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the port may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line Private branch exchange PBX ...

Page 46: ... point which means that you can communicate with a limited number of computers ad hoc Or you can communicate through an access point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function you first need to set up the wireless LAN function Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function The IEEE 802...

Page 47: ...networks and authentication WPA2 the second generation of WPA provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802 11 devices including 802 11b 802 11a 802 11g and 802 11n draft standard multi band and multi mode In addition based on the ratified IEEE 802 11i standard WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Ins...

Page 48: ...h devices the radio conditions the ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls and the software in use Actual communication speed may not be as fast as the one displayed on your computer Deploying IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g products on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference Taking this into consideration the IE...

Page 49: ... up to 33 feet 10 meters in an open area To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function you first need to set up the Bluetooth function Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up the Bluetooth function See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information To access this on screen guide 1 Click Start...

Page 50: ... in the environment All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained Even if standards are met individual device performance specifications and operation procedures can vary Data exchange may not be possible in all situations Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with audio output from a connected Bl...

Page 51: ... with other devices depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause channel congestion resulting in poor performance of the devices This is normal with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction ...

Page 52: ...on you can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common passkey a password required for authentication should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to re enter the passkey The passkey can be different each time but must be the same at both ends For certain device...

Page 53: ... PDA a headset a mouse or a digital camera without the use of any cables To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device you first need to set up the Bluetooth function For setting up and using the Bluetooth function search for Bluetooth information using Help and Support Center Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function ...

Page 54: ... the various ports on the computer Connecting a Display LAN Adapter page 55 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive page 57 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones page 59 Connecting an External Display page 60 Selecting Display Modes page 62 Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 64 Connecting a USB Device page 67 ...

Page 55: ...ith your computer to expand connectivity Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer Locating Ports on the Display LAN Adapter A Monitor port page 60 B Network Ethernet port page 44 C Socket for attaching to the AC adapter page 100 ...

Page 56: ...N adapter to your computer Do not move your computer while the display LAN adapter is connected as it may disconnect the display LAN adapter and cause damage to both units 1 Slide out the I O plug 1 in the direction of the arrow and route the I O plug cable 2 to the right of the tab 3 2 Connect the I O plug 4 to the I O port 5 on the computer ...

Page 57: ...al disc drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program To connect an optical disc drive 1 Plug the power cord if any of your external optical disc drive not supplied 1 into an AC outlet 2 Choose the USB port 2 you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB cable not supplied 3 into the USB port and the other end to the optical disc drive See the manual that came with your external opti...

Page 58: ...use the computer to malfunction To disconnect an optical disc drive To disconnect an optical disc drive when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 5 1 Close all software applications accessing the optical disc drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar 3 Select the optical disc drive you want to disconnect 4 Click Stop 5 Follow the on screen instructions to disconnect the o...

Page 59: ...plied such as speakers or headphones to your computer To connect external speakers Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on The noise canceling function does not work on sound output through external speakers Connect external speakers 1 to the headphones jack 2 i with a speaker cable 3 not supplied ...

Page 60: ...f your external display after connecting all other cables Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Connecting a Computer Display You need a display LAN adapter to connect a computer display to your computer To connect a computer display 1 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 1 into your display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Plug the displa...

Page 61: ...r to connect a projector for example the Sony LCD projector to your computer To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord 1 of your projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug a display cable 2 into the monitor port 3 a on the display LAN adapter 3 Plug an audio cable 4 into the headphones jack 5 i on the computer 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the port and jack on the projector 6 ...

Page 62: ...connected display to use as the primary monitor If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time see Using the Multiple Monitors Function page 64 for more information The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer ...

Page 63: ...the context menu 2 Click the menu item for properties 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Right click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu 2 Click the Display icon 3 Click Change Display Configuration 4 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings On models with the ATI video controller When the...

Page 64: ... connected to the monitor port your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop The procedure for using the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open appl...

Page 65: ...displays Otherwise your software may not work properly Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display On models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right click on the desktop to display the context menu 2 Click the menu item for properties 3 Follow the on screen instructions to change the settings On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Right click on the desktop and select N...

Page 66: ...ors Function You can also change one of the S button assignments to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the VAIO Control Center Additionally you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function ...

Page 67: ...Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device to your computer such as a mouse floppy disk drive speaker and printer To connect a USB device 1 Choose the USB port 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB device cable 2 into the USB port ...

Page 68: ...n Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents For information on how to remove a USB device see the manual that came with the device To protect your computer and or USB devices from damage observe the following When moving the computer with USB devices connected avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact Do not put the computer into a bag or carryin...

Page 69: ...e main settings of your VAIO computer Among other things you will learn how to use and customize the look of your Sony software and utilities Setting the Password page 70 Using the VAIO Control Center page 78 Using the Power Saving Modes page 79 Using the VAIO Power Management page 84 Protecting the Hard Disk page 86 ...

Page 70: ...prompted to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password allows you to protect your computer from unauthorized access The hard disk password provides additional security for the data stored on your built in storage device If you set the hard disk password other users will not be able to access the data without knowing the password even if the password...

Page 71: ...s to start the computer The user password is provided for the standard users to allow for changing some of the BIOS setup options as well as starting the computer To set the user password you must first set the machine password Once you have set the power on password you cannot start your computer without entering the password Be sure not to forget the password Write down your password and keep it...

Page 72: ... key 4 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 5 At the confirmation prompt press the Enter key The following is to configure your computer to prompt password entry when you turn it on or display the BIOS setup screen 6 Select Password when Power On under Security and press the Enter ke...

Page 73: ...rd and press the Enter key 4 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Set Machine Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and a new password twice and then press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key At the confirmation...

Page 74: ...user password is provided to lock your built in storage device Once you set the user password you will have to enter the password along with the power on password if set after the VAIO logo appears You cannot start your computer with the master password If you forget the master password or the keyboard fails which is critical to password entry no bypass is possible and the data stored on the built...

Page 75: ...he Hard Disk Password entry screen appears 4 Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key 5 Select Continue on the warning screen and press the Enter key 6 Enter the master password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces long 7 Enter the user password twice and press the Enter key The password should be up to 32 alph...

Page 76: ...r on password 3 Press the or key to select Security to display the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The Hard Disk Password entry screen appears 4 Select Change Master Password or Change User Password and press the Enter key 5 Enter the current password once and then a new password twice 6 Press the Enter key 7 Press the Enter key when the success message appears ...

Page 77: ...isplay the Security tab select Hard Disk Password and then press the Enter key The Hard Disk Password entry screen appears 4 Select Enter Master and User Passwords and press the Enter key 5 Enter the current password for Enter Current Hard Disk Master Password and press the Enter key 6 Press the Enter key without entering any letter for the remaining fields 7 Press the Enter key when the success m...

Page 78: ...l Center 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center The VAIO Control Center window appears 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed For more information about each option see the help file included with the VAIO Control Center Some of the control items will not be visible if you open t...

Page 79: ...g battery power you should be aware that the computer will automatically enter Hibernate mode if the remaining battery life becomes short regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery charge level falls below 10 you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack Using Normal Mode This is t...

Page 80: ...eriod of time while it is disconnected from AC power place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Stand By Your computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate mode If the battery runs out of power while your computer is in Standby mode you will lose ...

Page 81: ...ur computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid This power resuming preference will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pack See Using the VAIO Control Center page 78 If the computer is not used for a certain period of time it will enter Standby mode To modify this you can change the Standby mode settings To change the Standby mode settings 1 Click Start...

Page 82: ... do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time place the computer into Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode Press the Fn F12 keys The computer enters Hibernate mode Alternatively you can follow these steps to place the computer into Hibernate mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Click Hibernate Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated Hiber...

Page 83: ...and hold the power switch for more than four seconds your computer will turn off automatically It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode You can use the VAIO Control Center to configure your computer to return to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid This power resuming preference will be lost if you remove both the AC adapter and the battery pac...

Page 84: ...on of your computer and longer battery life See the help file included with the software for more information Activating the VAIO Power Management The VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate the VAIO Power Management 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties...

Page 85: ...ower Management power scheme 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the tab for power scheme settings 5 Select a power scheme from the drop down list 6 If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab you see that the selected power scheme appears on the tab 7 If necessary you can change the...

Page 86: ... hard disk drive against shock hazards you must first activate the VAIO HDD Protection To activate VAIO HDD Protection 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Control Center 2 Double click Security and Hard Disk Drive Protection Settings 3 Select the Activate hard disk drive protection check box 4 Select one of the desired sensitivity level 5 Click OK For more information see the help f...

Page 87: ...al damage Handling the LCD Screen page 88 Using the Power Source page 89 Handling Your Computer page 90 Handling the Built in Camera page 93 Handling Discs page 94 Using the Battery Pack page 95 Using Headphones page 97 Handling the Memory Stick page 98 Handling the Built in Storage Device page 99 Handling the Display LAN Adapter page 100 ...

Page 88: ...the same image is displayed for a long period of time The residual image disappears after a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The LCD screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continu...

Page 89: ...caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by holding the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the AC outlet if you are not planning to use the computer for a long period of time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from t...

Page 90: ...ating it again Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity ...

Page 91: ...relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables Otherwise problems may occur Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside the computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur un...

Page 92: ...een may be sensitive to pressure or added stress and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to malfunction To open the computer grasp the LCD screen lid on the center with one hand and gently lift the lid To carry the computer with the lid open be sure to hold the computer with both hands Use a carrying case specially designed to carry your computer ...

Page 93: ...will appear on the captured images Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built in camera regardless of your computer s power state as it may cause the camera to malfunction Clean the lens protection cover of the built in camera with a blower brush or a soft brush If the cover is extremely dirty wipe it off with a soft dry cloth Do not rub the cover as it is sensitive to pressure ...

Page 94: ...commercially available cleaners or anti static spray which may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edges and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Never aff...

Page 95: ... AC adapter that are provided with this product If either of these items needs to be replaced during the life of the product be sure to use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter Information about compatible models can be found at the following URLs For customers in USA and Canada http www sony com vaio For customers in Latin American countries or areas http www sony net Sony disclai...

Page 96: ...k for a considerable amount of time the remaining battery life may become short However this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in use Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the computer again You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging If the battery...

Page 97: ... a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use ...

Page 98: ...y Stick in a location subject to Static electricity Electrical noise Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity Corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick Be sure to make a backup copy of your valuable data Keep the Memory Stick and the Memory Stick adaptors out of reach of children There is a risk of swallowing them W...

Page 99: ... configuration of your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk drive Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep your computer away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart your computer while reading or writing data to the hard di...

Page 100: ...at hand the display LAN adapter is designed to be attached to the AC adapter To attach the display LAN adapter to the AC adapter 1 Fit the socket on the display LAN adapter onto the attachment projection on the side of the AC adapter with the cable 2 Slide the display LAN adapter toward the AC adapter until it clicks into place ...

Page 101: ...ers in USA http esupport sony com EN VAIO For customers in Canada http www sony ca support For customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http esupport sony com LA For customers in Brazil http esupport sony com BR Features and options in this section may not be available on your computer Computer page 103 System Security page 109 Battery page 111 Instant Mode page 113 Built in...

Page 102: ... n N Troubleshooting Printing page 126 Microphone page 127 Speakers page 128 Pointing Device page 129 Keyboard page 130 Floppy Disks page 131 Audio Video page 132 Memory Cards page 133 Peripherals page 134 ...

Page 103: ...y make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for more information Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack Wait three to five minutes Reinstall the battery pack plug the AC adapter and then slide the power switch in the direction of G on the switch to turn on you...

Page 104: ...ding If your computer stops responding while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start Turn Off Computer and then Turn Off If your computer does not turn off press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and select Turn Off from the Shut Down menu If your computer still does not turn off slide in the direction of G on the sw...

Page 105: ... until the computer turns off Turning off your computer with the Ctrl Alt Delete keys or the power switch may cause loss of unsaved data What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start This problem could be due to the battery pack not being installed properly To resolve this problem turn off your computer and remove the battery pack Then reinstall the...

Page 106: ...r 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 current CPU speed instead of the maximum speed What should I do if my computer does not accept my password and returns a message Enter Onetime Password If you enter a wrong power on password three times consecu...

Page 107: ...A reset fee will be charged To find the nearest center or agent see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer page 5 How can I change the boot device order You can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order Follow these steps 1 Turn on your computer 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears If not restart the computer and press the F2 key several ti...

Page 108: ...le the USB floppy disk drive and the USB optical disc drive you need to change the boot device Turn on your computer and press the F11 key when the VAIO logo appears How do I check the volume of the recovery partition Your built in storage device contains the recovery partition where the data for the system recovery is stored To check the volume of the recovery partition follow these steps 1 Click...

Page 109: ... Windows Updates web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates To use the Automatic Updates feature 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Click the Automatic Updates icon on the taskbar 3 Follow the on screen instructions to set up automatic or scheduled updates To visit the...

Page 110: ...o download the updates 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the taskbar If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appears 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 3 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon again The Norton Internet Security window appears If you have previously registered this antivirus soft...

Page 111: ...ery pack is installed When should I recharge the battery pack When the battery charge level falls below 10 When both the charge and power indicator lights blink When you have not used the battery pack for a long period of time When should I replace the battery pack If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after fully charged it may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Should...

Page 112: ...te mode You may first need to enable Hibernate mode Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Power Options The Power Options Properties window appears 4 Select the Hibernate tab 5 Click to check the box next to Enable hibernation Why doesn t the charge indicator light go out when it seems the computer and the AC adapter have been connected...

Page 113: ...s the files follow the steps below 1 Click Start and Run 2 Enter C InstantON for Open and click OK 3 Click Folders on the toolbar 4 Right click InstantON in the folder list in the left pane and click Properties 5 Click Advanced on the General tab of the window for changing properties 6 Click to cancel the Compress contents to save disk space check box under Compress or Encrypt attributes click OK ...

Page 114: ... 13 Click OK in the confirmation window for attribute changes Running the Disk Cleanup with the Compress old files option selected may compress the files required for the Instant Mode If the files are compressed after running the Disk Cleanup follow the above procedure to restore the files What should I do if my computer screen LCD goes blank The screen saver has been enabled and is now activated ...

Page 115: ...tured under the fluorescent light may show reflections of light A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise If the lens protection cover is dirty you cannot take a clear shot Clean the cover See Handling the Built in Camera page 93 What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions The effect settings on your software application may cause dropped frames...

Page 116: ...images In some software applications you can set an appropriate value to one of the camera properties e g light source flicker etc to eliminate flicker noise Why is the video input from the built in camera suspended for a few seconds The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if a shortcut key with the Fn key is used the CPU load increases This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction...

Page 117: ...uctions or closer to any access point you may be using Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer Make sure power to the access point is on Follow these steps to check the settings 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections 4 Right click Wireless Network Connection 5 Click Properties 6 ...

Page 118: ... data transfer speed move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using If you are using a wireless LAN access point the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See the manual that came with your access p...

Page 119: ...e using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key Two computers with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the k...

Page 120: ...33 feet 10 meters of each other What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I want to communicate with Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on See the other device s manual for more information If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communica...

Page 121: ...ware in use Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other The 2 4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength however communication speed and connection range may be reduced Interference from other devices may also stop c...

Page 122: ... t I use the Bluetooth function when I log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account The Bluetooth function may not be available to a user with a standard user account on your computer Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights Why can t I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users If you switch users without logging off your system the Bluetooth devices will not w...

Page 123: ...erly and is charged See Using the Battery Pack page 18 for more information If the display output is directed to the external display press the Fn F7 keys See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key page 27 for more information What should I do if I do not see proper images or videos Do not change the display resolution or colors while using video image software or playing DVDs as it may cause ...

Page 124: ...mputer may be insufficient for displaying high resolution videos In this case lower the resolution of the LCD screen To change the screen resolution follow these steps 1 Right click on the desktop to display the context menu 2 Click the menu item for properties 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Move the slider under Screen resolution to the left to reduce or to the right to increase the screen resolution...

Page 125: ... Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list 6 On the VAIO Power Management tab select No change for LCD Brightness 7 Click OK The preference for the LCD brightness adjusted with the Fn F5 F6 keys is saved and the brightness of your computer screen remains unchanged regardless of operating conditions What should I do if the external display remains blank If you cannot change the displa...

Page 126: ... printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on your computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click th...

Page 127: ...your computer Make sure that the appropriate device is selected as the default recording device Check if your microphone volume is not minimized How can I prevent microphone feedback Microphone feedback occurs when the microphone receives the sound from a sound output device such as a speaker To prevent this problem Keep the microphone away from a sound output device Turn down the volume of the sp...

Page 128: ...ing the volume icon on the taskbar Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured To change the sound output device see How do I change the sound output device page 132 What should I do if my external speakers do not work Check the suggestions in What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built in speakers page 128 Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume ...

Page 129: ...e while a software application is running press the Alt F4 keys to close the application window If the Alt F4 keys do not work click Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart If your computer does not restart press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys and select Restart from the Shut Down menu If this procedure does not work slide in the direction of G on the switch and hold the power switch until the computer...

Page 130: ...ge the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard If you cannot enter U I O P J K L M and so on the Num Lk key may be activated Check that the Num lock indicator light is ...

Page 131: ...disk drive 2 Wait until the indicator light on the floppy disk drive turns off 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from your computer 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by plugging the USB cable into the USB port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk Make su...

Page 132: ...I find dropped frames during video playback If the video playback window is overlaid with another window you may encounter dropped frames or find playback performance degraded Move the video playback window to where it will be unlikely to be overlaid with another window or maximize the video playback window What should I do if I do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the H...

Page 133: ... all data including music data previously saved on it Before you reformat a Memory Stick back up important data and confirm that the Memory Stick does not contain files you want to keep 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick onto your built in storage device to save data or images 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in Formatting a Memory Stick page 37 Can I copy images from a digital ...

Page 134: ...tlet Try using another USB port on your computer The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device See the manual that came with your USB device for more information You may need to install software before you connect the device Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all USB hubs may pr...

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