Sony VGN-U750P VAIO, Read This First Manual

Page 1: ...ther information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the or marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or...

Page 2: ...and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Owner s record The serial nu...

Page 3: ...00BASE T cables to the computer network jack Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line The computer network jack cannot be connected to a telephone line a coin operated telephone a digital private branch exchange PBX or multiple phone lines These connections may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector F...

Page 4: ...mputer while the system is in Standby mode The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive They can erase the data on the hard disk drive and cause the computer to malfunction Do not place your computer near or on any objects which emit magnetic fields mainly TV sets Speakers Magnets and magnetic bracelets ...

Page 5: ... functionality Use of the Wireless LAN functionality may cause a malfunction of the devices resulting in an accident Do not use the Wireless LAN functionality in any medical institutions including hospitals or while you are close to any electric medical equipment Radio waves may cause a malfunction of such equipment resulting in a serious accident Do not use the Wireless LAN functionality in an ai...

Page 6: ...heat above 140 F 60 C or incinerate Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery Your computer is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the li...

Page 7: ...nd entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy audio and video CDs DVDs Interconnectivity Your computer has Ethernet Hi Speed USB USB2 0 High speed Full speed Low speed supported and i LINK functionalities i LINK is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data With the Memory Stick you can easily exchange and share digital data with compatible products View the Electronic Flyer which...

Page 8: ...n http www sony com pcsupport Before contacting VAIO customer support please try to solve any problems by reading this guide the printed Welcome Mat or the manuals and help files for the peripherals or software Documentation pack Your Documentation Pack contains printed information and a user guide for information on setting up and using your computer Printed documentation A Welcome Mat containing...

Page 9: ...rce Setting the password Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup Shutting down your computer safely Using the keyboard Using the touch panel Using the pointing device Using special buttons Using the port replicator Using a disc drive Using the stick remote commander and the ear set Using the display LAN adapter Using Memory Stick media Using Compact Flash Cards Using Wireless LAN WLAN Us...

Page 10: ... source Using the AC adapter To use the AC adapter proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the power cord 1 into the AC adapter 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 2 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 3 into the DC In connector 4 on the computer The shape of the plug varies depending on the AC adapter ...

Page 11: ...lever 1 on the top of your computer in the reverse direction of the arrow Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your computer completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time put your computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time o...

Page 12: ...Using your VAIO computer 2 Insert the tabs on the battery 2 diagonally into the notches on the computer 3 Lower the other side of the battery towards the computer and push it in until it clicks into place ...

Page 13: ...cted to AC power and has a battery pack attached it uses power from the AC outlet For your safety it is highly recommended that you use genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters that meet the quality assurance standard supplied by Sony for your VAIO personal computer Some VAIO personal computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery ...

Page 14: ...h the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power ...

Page 15: ...ry life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicators start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently...

Page 16: ...e power indicator flashes quickly The HOLD switch may be turned on Slide the switch in the reverse direction of the arrow and bring your system back into normal mode The battery that is attached to your computer is not compatible Remove the battery A message appears and my computer is in Hibernate mode The battery that is attached to your computer is not compatible Wait till your computer shuts do...

Page 17: ...several times 3 Use or to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press Enter 4 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press Enter The password should be up to 7 alphanumeric characters long You cannot start your computer without entering the password Make sure not to forget the password If you forget the password and need assistance to can...

Page 18: ...ss F2 several times 3 Enter the current password for Enter Password 4 Use or to select Security to display another screen select Set Machine Password and then press Enter 5 On the password entry screen enter the current password once and then a new password twice and press Enter To remove the password leave Enter New Password and Confirm New Password blank and press Enter 6 Use or to select Exit a...

Page 19: ...loading Device You can perform a variety of tasks concerning devices including hardware resources and the pointing device Bass boost You can turn on off the Bass Boost function only with ear set You can also check the effect of the Bass Boost function by selecting a sound file sample and playing it Screen Resolution You can specify the screen resolution of the connected external display Buttons No...

Page 20: ...OK The item has been changed 1 Depending on the model of your computer Available on selected models only For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the help file Some of the tabs will not be visible If you open Sony Notebook Setup as a limited user ...

Page 21: ...1 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer 2 Click the Start button 3 Click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 4 Click Turn Off 5 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off See the printed Welcome Mat if you have problems shutting down your computer...

Page 22: ...ng keyboard comes with your computer for typing convenience You can connect the folding keyboard without turning off your computer To connect the folding keyboard proceed as follows 1 Slide the lock lever 1 on the folding keyboard to the UNLOCK position and open the keyboard Keep your finger away from the joint part of the folding keyboard when opening and folding the keyboard to prevent injury Th...

Page 23: ...23 Using your VAIO computer ...

Page 24: ...24 Using your VAIO computer 2 Connect the keyboard to one of the USB connectors on your computer or the port replicator ...

Page 25: ...d while the keyboard is connected do not carry around your computer put your computer into a bag or the protective pouch Combinations Feature Functions Fn F2 speaker switch Toggles on and off the built in speaker and the ear set Fn F3 F4 speaker volume Adjusts the built in speaker volume and the ear set To increase volume press Fn F4 and then or or keep pressing Fn F4 To decrease volume press Fn F...

Page 26: ...itten to the hard disk drive The hard disk drive is not being accessed Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad area are active Turns off when 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 characters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the letters appear in...

Page 27: ...y top has fallen off To replace a key top proceed as follows 1 Check if the inner lever 1 and the outer lever 2 are disengaged If the levers are correctly in place proceed to step 5 Keys at the top row of the keyboard Backspace Enter left Shift and Caps Lock keys ...

Page 28: ...on the key unit 3 Insert the inner lever 1 underneath the outer lever and pull the inner lever in the direction of the arrow 4 Push in the inner lever from above until it clicks into place When you have replaced the key top push it several times to make sure that the key top is secured ...

Page 29: ...other than the space bar key falls off place it back into position and push it in from above until it clicks Troubleshooting sound My speakers are not producing sound The built in speakers may be turned off Press Fn F2 to turn on the speakers Do not take off the key top intentionally as it may cause a malfunction Do not push the key top excessively when you replace it as it may cause a malfunction...

Page 30: ...ease the volume If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery is attached properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows Using the touch panel Your computer s LCD is also a touch panel that allows for various actions with the stylus 1 including character input an...

Page 31: ...gently on the touch panel Before using your computer in the palm of your hand make sure to attach the supplied strap to your computer and put it on around the wrist of your other hand to prevent the computer from dropping off Always use the supplied stylus for touch panel operations to prevent damage to the touch panel surface You can attach the stylus to the strap as illustrated below ...

Page 32: ...rrect position before using the strap Calibrating the touch panel In order to use the stylus s functions accurately you must calibrate the touch panel To calibrate the touch panel proceed as follows Click Start then All Programs select Touch Panel and click Calibration Follow the on screen directions ...

Page 33: ...he LCD s touch panel for character input and handwriting recognition To launch ritePen proceed as follows Click Start then All Programs select Parascript then ritePen and click ritePen The program launches To launch PenPlus for VAIO proceed as follows Click Start then All Programs select PenPlus and click PenPlus for VAIO The program launches ...

Page 34: ... button on the supplied display LAN adapter or port replicator to switch the destination In order to use the External display button on the supplied display LAN adapter or port replicator check the Sony Notebook Setup setting 1 Go to Start All Programs Sony Notebook Setup and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup window appears 2 Click the Screen Resolution tab 3 Check if the Display c...

Page 35: ...elect drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in multi pointer Push the multi pointer in the direction that you want to move the pointer on the screen The harder you push the multi pointer the faster the pointer moves On rare occasions the pointer may move on its own This is not a malfunction Leave the multi pointer untouched for a while The pointer will come to a halt ...

Page 36: ...to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Push the multi pointer while pressing the left button ...

Page 37: ...croll function is available only with applications that support a scroll feature Your computer is also equipped with the up 1 down 2 left 3 and right 4 cursor keys and the Enter key 5 for pointing operations The cursor keys are equivalent to the arrow keys on the folding keyboard Action Description ...

Page 38: ...rties window appears 4 Click the Device Settings tab 5 Click Settings 6 Click Press to Select on the left side 7 Click to select the Enable Press to Select check box 8 Click OK Your computer s multi pointer uses static electricity from a human body to locate a position If static electricity is discharged from a human body the multi pointer may be temporarily disabled Press the STANDBY button on yo...

Page 39: ...press Enter If this procedure does not work slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow and hold it for at least four seconds My computer responds to click when I touch the multi pointer The Press to Select function of the multi pointer on your computer is enabled Proceed as follows to disable the function 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click the P...

Page 40: ...ow appears 2 Click the Printers and Other Hardware icon 3 Click the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Click the External Multi pointer tab 5 Click to deselect the Enable Press to Select check box under Press to Select 6 Click OK The multi pointer is not working The Press to Select function of the multi pointer on the folding keyboard may be disabled Proceed as follows to enable the ...

Page 41: ...ess Enter If this procedure does not work slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow and hold it for at least four seconds until the computer turns off The pointer moves on its own while I m not touching the multi pointer Remove the folding keyboard and connect it back to your computer It takes some time for your computer to detect the connected folding keyboard Allow a few seconds befor...

Page 42: ...ly works when the LCD color setting is Medium 16 bit or Highest 32 bit To set the wallpaper for the rotated screen view rotate the screen view first Pressing the ROTATE button changes the resolution thus may cause a defect to any running software that does not support change in resolution Make sure to quit such software before pressing the ROTATE button The ROTATE button may not work with some sof...

Page 43: ... the resolution selection window and choose the resolution To choose one of the resolutions on the left 1 press the ZOOM button Available resolutions for the LCD and external display are VGA 640 x 480 pixels Highest 32 bit SVGA 800 x 600 pixels Highest 32 bit XGA 1024 x 768 pixels Highest 32 bit Available resolutions when screen view is rotated are VGA 480 x 640 pixels Highest 32 bit SVGA 600 x 80...

Page 44: ...ater than the LCD resolution the VAIO Virtual Desktop appears to indicate the on screen area of the desktop Click on the VAIO Virtual Desktop to change the on screen area On the VAIO Virtual Desktop the following buttons are available Button Function Mouse mode Allows normal mouse operations Move mode Turns the pointer into a palm You can drag the desktop to view your desired position To return to...

Page 45: ...not support a change in resolution Make sure to quit such software before pressing the ZOOM button The ZOOM button may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing the ZOOM button changes the resolution The magnified vie...

Page 46: ...button Launches Software Keyboard or NextText depending on your country or region Button Function Muting Toggles on and off the built in speaker and the ear set Volume Changes the built in speaker volume and the ear set Brightness Changes the LCD brightness External Display Toggles between the LCD external device e g monitor connected via the supplied display LAN adapter or port replicator Bass Bo...

Page 47: ...ed port replicator On the port replicator Download button The Download button by default launches the default browser software You can also link another action that you execute often to this shortcut button See Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup External Display button Toggles between the LCD and an external device e g monitor On the display LAN adapter External Display button Activ...

Page 48: ...OM button is disabled during video playback Pressing the ROTATE button does not rotate the screen view The ROTATE button only works when the LCD colour setting is Medium 16 bit or Highest 32 bit Check the setting for appropriateness The ROTATE button may not work with some software or even cause such software to malfunction It is strongly recommended that you should not use the ROTATE button while...

Page 49: ...ional peripherals to your computer such as an external display 1 3 USB ports See Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device 3 VAIO peripheral DC out See Connecting the disc drive 5 Network See Connecting to a network LAN 2 i LINK port See Connecting an i LINK device 4 Monitor VGA port See Connecting a computer display 6 DC In See Connecting a power source ...

Page 50: ...t replicator 3 USB port See Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device The port replicator can be powered only with the AC adapter supplied with your computer Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet when using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions ...

Page 51: ...are levelled with the port replicator surface To attach your computer to the port replicator proceed as follows Before attaching your computer to the port replicator make sure that the battery is attached and the computer is turned off Do not move your computer while attached to the port replicator as it may detach from the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator and the computer ...

Page 52: ... port 3 on the port replicator 4 4 Slide in the computer gently on the holder fitting the guide rails 1 of the holder into the grooves 2 on the battery The Download and External Display buttons on the port replicator light green Do not attach your computer to the port replicator with excessive force as it will cause a malfunction or result in damage ...

Page 53: ...eplicator proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals 2 Pull out the computer from the port replicator Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony adapter Make sure to turn off your computer before disconnecting it from the port replicator to prevent loss of unsaved data ...

Page 54: ...nstalled Connecting the disc drive To connect the disc drive proceed as follows 1 Connect the supplied port replicator to your computer See Using the port replicator for more information 2 Connect the L shaped connector of the VAIO peripheral cable1 1 to the designated receptacle on the back of the disc drive and turn the wheel on the connector to secure it on the disc drive When you connect the d...

Page 55: ...55 Using your VAIO computer 3 Connect the other end of the VAIO peripheral cable to the i LINK 2 and VAIO DC OUT 3 connectors on the port replicator ...

Page 56: ...Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop 4 In the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A dialog box appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close 8 Unplug the connector of the VAIO peripheral cable from the port replicator Make sure that the disc drive contains no disc before disconn...

Page 57: ... shake the computer while writing data to a disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc When using your software application to burn discs make sure you exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc...

Page 58: ...hey may cause the system to become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless all this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world or the region code of your residence area e g 1 is labelled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot pla...

Page 59: ...to the manual eject hole of the optical disc drive I cannot play a disc After inserting the disc wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate...

Page 60: ...s between your speakers and the computer In the Device Manager check that the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start then Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and then the System icon On the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the ...

Page 61: ... and click Properties 5 Click the DVD Region tab Check if the region code specified for Current Region is appropriate The reading speed of CD DVD RWs is very slow Generally the reading speed of a CD DVD RW is slower than that of a ROM or R The reading speed can also vary depending on the type of format The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed Check that the computer is tu...

Page 62: ...el side facing up Clean the disc and the disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner The disc may be scratched Place another disc to see if that is the reason There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour Remove the battery while you wait for the condensation to disappear ...

Page 63: ...e commander in order to make great use of the Windows Media Player software You can change the stick remote commander settings To change the settings go to Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and click Stick Remote Commander For more information click Help on the Stick Remote Commander Properties window ...

Page 64: ...buttons are currently not assigned to any functionality with Windows Media Player No current functionality No current functionality 5 HOLD switch Prevents accidental press to the buttons on your computer 6 Display window Displays information such as the remaining battery life and the content description 7 DISPLAY button Displays information on the contents now in play such as the remaining playbac...

Page 65: ...65 Using your VAIO computer 1 You can also change the setting to hide this dialog box To change the setting go to Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and click Stick Remote Commander ...

Page 66: ...mputer Connecting the stick remote commander and the ear set Connect the ear set to the stick remote commander and to your computer as illustrated below Make sure that the HOLD switch 1 on the stick remote commander is off ...

Page 67: ...g ear pieces may cause bass notes to be inaudible Using the clip on the stick remote commander Depending on how you wear the stick remote commander the text in the display window may appear upside down In such event reverse the orientation of the clip on the stick remote commander 1 Raise and slide the clip in the direction of the arrows to remove it from the stick remote commander 2 Turn around t...

Page 68: ...og lever on the properties dialog opened by selecting Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and selecting Stick Remote Commander I can control Windows Media Player but Stick Remote Commander display does not display any information except battery and bass boost icon Windows Media Player will sometimes release plug ins if it encounters any problems By selecting Tools Plug ins Plugin for S...

Page 69: ...dby or Hibernate mode Standby mode The power indicator is flashing amber The battery icon is on the stick remote commander s display window Hibernate mode The power indicator is not lit The battery icon is not on the stick remote commander s display window Using the display LAN adapter Your computer comes with the display LAN adapter Attaching the display LAN adapter enables you to connect an exte...

Page 70: ...lay LAN adapter Connect the display LAN adapter with the VAIO logo facing upward to the I O connector on the bottom of your computer To disconnect the display LAN adapter from your computer push in the button on either side of the adapter connector ...

Page 71: ...atibility Detailed information about available optional accessories can be found here http www sonystyle com Detailed information about which CLIE handhelds are compatible with which Memory Sticks can be found here http www clie link com Detailed information about which VAIO computers are compatible with which Memory Sticks can be found here http www memorystick com en Write protecting a Memory St...

Page 72: ... stored your data from your digital device insert the Memory Stick with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer ...

Page 73: ...lot Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if it does not insert smoothly Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick indicator is turned on If you do you may lo...

Page 74: ...can use Compact Flash Cards for data storage and exchange Inserting a Compact Flash Card To insert a Compact Flash Card proceed as follows 1 Remove the Compact Flash protector from the slot To protect the Compact Flash Card slot the slot contains the Compact Flash protector by default You must remove the protector before inserting a Compact Flash Card into the slot ...

Page 75: ...ot To view the contents of the Compact Flash Card go to Start My Computer and click the removable disk icon in the My Computer window Make sure to insert the Compact Flash Card in the correct orientation as it may otherwise damage the slot For more information refer to the manual provided by your Compact Flash Card manufacturer ...

Page 76: ...ox appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop 4 In the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A dialog box appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close 8 Take out the Compact Flash Card from the slot If you remove the Compact Flash Card from the computer when it is still turne...

Page 77: ...more to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an Access Point this means that you can communicate between a li...

Page 78: ... interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802 1X and EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Data encryption protec...

Page 79: ...anced settings button The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab 5 Click the Add button The Wireless network properties dialog box appears 6 Enter a Network name SSID You can choose up to a 32 digit alphanumeric name 7 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down box 8 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop down box 9 Deselect the Th...

Page 80: ...networks 14 Click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears 15 Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button 16 Click Close 17 Click OK Your computer is ready to communicate with another computer 1 If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the ...

Page 81: ... and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range To communicate with an Access Point infrastructure proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch 2 Right click the network icon on the taskbar displaying the Wireless Network Connection message 3 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Wireless Network Connection dialog box appears 4 Select the network you want to use ...

Page 82: ...Wireless Network Connection 3 Select View available network connections The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the wireless network to which you want to connect 5 Fill in the Network key The network key should be at least 8 characters long 6 Fill in exactly the same Network key again for confirmation 7 Click Connect The connection is established The WPA key needs to contain at...

Page 83: ...or details on how to select the channel that will be used by the Access Point please refer to the corresponding Instruction Manual b Without Access Point Ad Hoc If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer channel 11 will be selected If the Wireless connection is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the p...

Page 84: ... between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the radio conditions the ambient environm...

Page 85: ...ons icon Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab Check if the Access Point is displayed in Available networks Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or neared to any Access Point you may be using ...

Page 86: ...e Access Point If several computers communicate with the same Access Point the concentration may be too high Wait a few minutes and try to access again If a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802 11g standard communicates with a device using the IEEE 802 11b standard then it is normal that the speed reduces Devices using the IEEE 802 11g standard are 5 times faster then the ones using the IEEE 802...

Page 87: ... the Services icon The Services window appears 5 Check Status and Startup Type for Wireless Zero Configuration When Started and Automatic are shown under Status and Startup Type respectively the Wireless Zero Configuration service is active To activate the Wireless Zero Configuration service proceed as follows 1 On the Services window right click Wireless Zero Configuration and click Properties Th...

Page 88: ... use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Using Standby mode Standby mode turns off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumption mode The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode proceed as follows Press the STANDBY button or go to...

Page 89: ...attery runs down no data will be lost The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode proceed as follows Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow default assignment The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode If you slide and hold the power switch for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically You will lose any u...

Page 90: ...tch for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time put your computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time t...

Page 91: ...enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability proceed as follows 1 Close all open applications 2 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete button located on the right side of your computer or Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously on the folding keyboard and select Restart from the Shut Down drop down list The computer restarts 3 If the procedure does not work press and hold the p...

Page 92: ...er battery life Activating VAIO Power Management When you start the computer a power status icon appears on the taskbar This icon indicates what kind of power source you are using at that time e g AC power If you double click this icon the Power Meter screen appears showing you the power status VAIO Power Management functionalities are added to the Windows Power Options Properties To activate VAIO...

Page 93: ...er scheme appears to the right of Power Scheme 5 If necessary you can change the items in the list e g the brightness of the LCD 6 Click OK The power scheme has been activated You must have computer administrator rights on your computer to set up a power scheme For more information on VAIO Power Management and Power Schemes please read the online help file Power Scheme Description Power Management...

Page 94: ...ry default settings 5 Click OK The Confirm window closes and the default settings are restored for all the power scheme options VAIO Ultimate Battery Provides longer battery life than VAIO Maximum Battery If you have a mobile CPU see the specifications a CPU control icon may appear on the taskbar The CPU control icon indicates the CPU control status Performance Adaptive Battery Life Degrade To mak...

Page 95: ...the current power scheme of your computer On each tab the radar chart shows performance with the current power scheme and the modified power scheme in the designated colours To change the power scheme proceed as follows Select the desired power scheme from the drop down list on VAIO Power Management Viewer To view performance with the power scheme modified with VAIO Power Management proceed as fol...

Page 96: ...ay Selecting display modes Using the Multiple Monitors function Connecting external speakers Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device Connecting an i LINK device Connecting to a network LAN To identify and locate the ports on your computer please see the printed Welcome Mat Detailed information about available optional accessories can be found at http www sonystyle com ...

Page 97: ...h a computer display or a projector Turn off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Connected external displays are used as second screens For Windows systems only You can also use an external display to set up multip...

Page 98: ...er cord 1 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet 2 Plug the display cable 2 not supplied into the monitor VGA connector 3 on the port replicator or the display LAN adapter In certain circumstances you may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and an external display at the same time You can toggle the output between the computer LCD screen and the external monitor by pressin...

Page 99: ...r To connect a projector proceed as follows 1 Connect the power cord 1 of the projector into an AC outlet 2 Plug the RGB signal cable 2 into the monitor VGA connector 3 on the port replicator or the display LAN adapter 3 Plug the audio cable 4 not supplied into the earphone connector 5 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors on the projector 6 ...

Page 100: ...contents on multiple external displays at the same time Select one of the external displays Under certain circumstances you may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and a projector at the same time You can toggle the output between the computer LCD screen and the projector by pressing the button on the port replicator or the display LAN adapter ...

Page 101: ...lect a display proceed as follows 1 Click Start then Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click Appearance and Themes and then select Display The Display Properties dialog box appears 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Click the Advanced button The properties dialog box appears for advanced settings 5 Click the tab with its name beginning with Intel R 6 Click Graphic Properties 7 On the Device tab cl...

Page 102: ...ur desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external monitor attached to the monitor connector your LCD display and the monitor can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor from one display to the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other ...

Page 103: ...lick Advanced Your monitor hardware may not support the Multiple Monitors function Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings Make sure that your computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode otherwise your computer may not return to Normal mode If you set different colours on each display do not divide one sin...

Page 104: ...Properties window appears 11 Click Cancel or Setting the colors and resolution for each display You can set the display colors and resolution for each display that is part of multiple monitors To set the display colors and resolution for each display proceed as follows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Click the Appearance and Themes icon To change the primary...

Page 105: ...ct Extended Desktop and click Device Settings The Device Settings window appears 9 Select an option from the Color quality list to change colors and use the slider in the Screen resolution bar to adjust the resolution 10 Click OK If the Confirm Desktop Change window appears click OK Number of colors If you set colors in step 5 the actual colour is displayed as follows Medium 16 bits 65 536 colors ...

Page 106: ...106 Connecting peripheral devices 11 Click OK The Display Properties window appears 12 Click Cancel or ...

Page 107: ...lay icon The Display Properties window appears 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Click Advanced 6 Click the Intel R Extreme Graphics 2 for Mobile tab 7 Click Graphics Properties The window with its name beginning with Intel R appears 8 Select Extended Desktop on the Devices tab 9 Drag the display icon 2 to the display icon 1 so that they come in contact with each other 10 Click OK If the Confirm Desktop ...

Page 108: ...appears 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Click Advanced 6 Click the Intel R Extreme Graphics 2 for Mobile tab 7 Click Graphics Properties The window with its name beginning with Intel R appears 8 Select Notebook on the Devices tab 9 Click OK If the Confirm Desktop Change window appears click OK The window in step 6 appears and the display of your choice is activated 10 Click OK The Display Properties wi...

Page 109: ...speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphone connector 2 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the external speaker 3 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ...

Page 110: ... devices unless the manual supplied with the device states otherwise For some USB devices you need to install the software before you connect the device Not following this procedure might cause the device not to work properly For more information check the manual provided with the USB device When you are playing a DVD video or audio and you want to remove a USB device such as USB compatible speake...

Page 111: ...s follows 1 Choose the USB connector 1 you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can use your USB mouse 3 The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on your computer therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector and you can start working ...

Page 112: ... USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use To remove a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows If your computer is on wait until the floppy drive LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable If the floppy disk drive is not removed properly your system may crash and you may lose any unsaved data If your computer is off you can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer The optional ...

Page 113: ...necting peripheral devices Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Hold the disk 1 with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the disk into the drive 2 until it clicks into place ...

Page 114: ...e LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the disk does not come out by pressing the eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the eject button while the LED indicator is on It may damage the floppy disk ...

Page 115: ... compatible with your version of Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Plug a USB printer cable 2 into one of the USB connectors 3 on your computer A USB connector is identified by the symbol on your computer and printer ...

Page 116: ... disk drive is not recognized as drive A To set the floppy disk drive to A proceed as follows 1 Turn the system power on 2 Connect the floppy disk drive 3 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 4 Click Performance and Maintenance 5 Click System 6 Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 7 Select Universal Serial Bus controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy 8 From the Action menu click Unins...

Page 117: ...s transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter c...

Page 118: ...ion varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of i LINK compatible PC peripherals HDD CD RW drive etc before you connect them to your computer ...

Page 119: ...evices Connecting two VAIO personal computers You can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO computer to your computer with an optional i LINK cable You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer ...

Page 120: ...ing mode the connection may be affected In this case make sure you perform a full restart before connecting them I cannot use digital devices Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation If this is the case turn off all connected devices and disconnect ...

Page 121: ... the network consult your Network Administrator Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network LAN connector on the port replicator or the display LAN adapter If the network LAN connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business t...

Page 122: ...igh precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandling it is recommended that you contact your dealer if you want to install a new memory module Please contact VAIO customer support at http www sony com pcsupport if you need assistance ...

Page 123: ...tware for instructions on using the software VAIO online support if you have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO online support for troubleshooting Go to http www sony com pcsupport VAIO customer support help lines Before contacting VAIO customer support by telephone try to solve the problem by reading the online and printed documentation Program Support Information Depending on...

Page 124: ...V device or by importing video from stored files and you can also edit the video Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can easily give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs CLIÉ Converter Sony Electronics Inc Web...

Page 125: ... your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Sony Electronics Inc Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of hardware and software components that provide you with excellent TV viewing recording and playback experiences You can watch and record your favorite TV programs from your computer create custom playli...

Page 126: ...cess to stories and tips about image handling in ImageStation Magazine Microsoft Office Basic Edition Office Professional Edition Office Small Business Edition Office Small Business Edition Trial Version Office Student and Teacher Edition Trial Version Microsoft Corp Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp MoodLogic MoodLogic Inc Web site http www sony com pcsuppo...

Page 127: ...al still camera The still images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder create your own photo albums and make prints Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc Web site http isp netscape com help Telephone 866 541 8233 Web site http www symantec com techsupp Web site http www sony com pcsupport Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone ...

Page 128: ...capability SonicStage Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CD R or CD RW discs or audio files in WAV format Sony VAIO Product Registration Sony Electronics Inc Web site http support sonic com Web site http www evernote com en support Web site http www sony com pcsup...

Page 129: ...Tax for the Web Intuit Inc VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s shortcut keys VAIO Edit Components Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Edit Components is a software plug in for Adobe Premiere software that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from your Sony digital camcorder VAIO Media Sony Electronics Inc Web site ...

Page 130: ...oard Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model WinDVD for VAIO InterVideo Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Web site http www sony com ...

Page 131: ...if you need assistance On handling the hard disk On handling the LCD screen On using the power source On handling your computer On using the supplied strap On storing the computer and keyboard in the protective pouches On using the supplied protective pouches On handling floppy disks On handling discs On using the battery pack On using headphones On handling Memory Stick media ...

Page 132: ...be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject your computer to sudden movements Keep the 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 the computer while reading or writing data to disk Do not ...

Page 133: ... image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screensaver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blu...

Page 134: ...den power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use the AC a...

Page 135: ...ht Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up...

Page 136: ... data regularly On using the supplied strap Before using your computer in the palm of your hand make sure to attach the supplied strap to your computer and put it on around the wrist of your other hand to prevent the computer from dropping off Do not put the supplied strap around your neck Do not carry around your computer by holding the attached strap to prevent malfunctions that may be caused by...

Page 137: ...ions Put your computer into the protective pouch and fasten the pouch firmly with the strings and the stopper 1 To protect the LCD from any damage put the stylus and the strap into the outside pocket on the pouch ...

Page 138: ...r keyboard in the pouch may cause a malfunction The protective pouches are not waterproof Do not let the protective pouches get wet as it may cause discoloration If they accidentally get wet immediately dry them Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine on the protective pouches To prevent damage to the LCD do not put your computer into the protective pouch meant for the keyboard M...

Page 139: ...drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk On handling discs Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edges and central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commerciall...

Page 140: ... Sony for your VAIO notebook Some VAIO notebooks may only function with a genuine Sony battery While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If ...

Page 141: ...d play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling Memory Stick media Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Do not use ...

Page 142: ...r registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS Windows Windows Media and Outlook are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice ...