User Guide
Page 2
... Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...44 Using the... TV Function ...55 Using PC Cards ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...77 Using the Memory Stick Media ...81 Using Other Memory Cards ...87 Using the ...
... Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...44 Using the... TV Function ...55 Using PC Cards ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...77 Using the Memory Stick Media ...81 Using Other Memory Cards ...87 Using the ...
User Guide
Page 4
n4 N Troubleshooting ...140 Computer ...142 System Security ...148 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Internet ...153 Networking ...155 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...163 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166 Mouse ...168 Speakers ...169 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 PC Cards ...173 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...178 Peripherals ...179 Support Options ...180 Sony Support Information ...180 Program Support Information...184 Trademarks ...195
n4 N Troubleshooting ...140 Computer ...142 System Security ...148 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Internet ...153 Networking ...155 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...163 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166 Mouse ...168 Speakers ...169 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 PC Cards ...173 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...178 Peripherals ...179 Support Options ...180 Sony Support Information ...180 Program Support Information...184 Trademarks ...195
User Guide
Page 11
Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Excessive use of you (1). A ...
Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Excessive use of you (1). A ...
User Guide
Page 22
n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse. ✍ Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter.
n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse. ✍ Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter.
User Guide
Page 25
... Press the Fn key to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection is established between your computer and the keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off...ON position. 5 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 6 Press the CONNECT button (5) on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the bottom of the...
... Press the Fn key to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection is established between your computer and the keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off...ON position. 5 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 6 Press the CONNECT button (5) on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the bottom of the...
User Guide
Page 27
If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If you want to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet.
If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If you want to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet.
User Guide
Page 34
... the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 74) ❑ Using the...
... the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 74) ❑ Using the...
User Guide
Page 35
.... Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of battery. Press...
.... Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of battery. Press...
User Guide
Page 36
...Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. S3: Ejects the optical disc from the drive. ✍ The default S button ...assignments may be different from the above is the English keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail....
...Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. S3: Ejects the optical disc from the drive. ✍ The default S button ...assignments may be different from the above is the English keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail....
User Guide
Page 37
... while in the Caps Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on and off the wireless keyboard. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 112). K Numeric keypad Use the numeric ...keypad to type numbers or to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25). For details on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a ...
... while in the Caps Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on and off the wireless keyboard. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 112). K Numeric keypad Use the numeric ...keypad to type numbers or to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25). For details on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a ...
User Guide
Page 38
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 25) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 25) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
User Guide
Page 45
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is turned off . 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. To do so, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. If pressing either button does not slide ..., you can remove a disc with some mouse operations. The drive eject button is disabled when your computer and repeat the procedure. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! Doing so may cause the computer to pull out the optical disc forcefully before it completely slides out. 1 Check that the...
Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is turned off . 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. To do so, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. If pressing either button does not slide ..., you can remove a disc with some mouse operations. The drive eject button is disabled when your computer and repeat the procedure. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! Doing so may cause the computer to pull out the optical disc forcefully before it completely slides out. 1 Check that the...
User Guide
Page 113
...period of time. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to place your computer into a low power consumption mode. n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off your computer if you cannot insert a disc. If you can press the sleep button on the wireless... orange power light is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to use it for more than four seconds, your computer is on the wireless keyboard. ! Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings ...
...period of time. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to place your computer into a low power consumption mode. n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off your computer if you cannot insert a disc. If you can press the sleep button on the wireless... orange power light is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to use it for more than four seconds, your computer is on the wireless keyboard. ! Alternatively, you can change the Sleep mode settings 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings ...
User Guide
Page 140
... URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in... (page 165) ❑ Microphone (page 166) ❑ Mouse (page 168) ❑ Speakers (page 169) ❑ Keyboard (page 171) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 172) ❑ PC Cards (page 173) ❑ Audio/Video (page 175) n 140 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems...
... URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in... (page 165) ❑ Microphone (page 166) ❑ Mouse (page 168) ❑ Speakers (page 169) ❑ Keyboard (page 171) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 172) ❑ PC Cards (page 173) ❑ Audio/Video (page 175) n 140 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems...
User Guide
Page 142
...your computer will turn on . n 142 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. If you are adjusted correctly. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter. Reattach the AC ...adapter and press the power button to five minutes. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by Sony for at least one...
...your computer will turn on . n 142 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. If you are adjusted correctly. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter. Reattach the AC ...adapter and press the power button to five minutes. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by Sony for at least one...
User Guide
Page 145
If you enter a wrong power-on the wireless keyboard are lit, press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator on password ...
If you enter a wrong power-on the wireless keyboard are lit, press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to check that the Num lock indicator and Caps lock indicator on password ...
User Guide
Page 158
... select Eject. ❑ Try restarting your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button on the computer or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ If either button does not work, click Start and Computer. If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc...
... select Eject. ❑ Try restarting your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button on the computer or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ If either button does not work, click Start and Computer. If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc...
User Guide
Page 159
... I do any of the following: ❑ Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the...
... I do any of the following: ❑ Check if the volume is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the...
User Guide
Page 161
...how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 90). To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. n 161 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to...sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. For information on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to the Internet. You...
...how to connect the computer to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 90). To download and install the updates on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. n 161 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot write data to...sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update. For information on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 46) to the Internet. You...
User Guide
Page 163
Press the Fn+F6 keys to brighten your computer is on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is securely ...
Press the Fn+F6 keys to brighten your computer is on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is securely ...