Before Use.........................................................................................................................................................................6
Locating Controls and Ports.......................................................................................................................................11
About the Indicator Lights..........................................................................................................................................18
Connecting a Power Source......................................................................................................................................20
Using the Battery Pack..............................................................................................................................................21
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely.......................................................................................................................25
Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................................................................................................................26
Using the Keyboard...................................................................................................................................................27
Using the Touch Pad.................................................................................................................................................29
Using Special-function Buttons..................................................................................................................................30
Using the Optical Disc Drive......................................................................................................................................32
Using PC Cards.........................................................................................................................................................41
Using the Memory Stick Media..................................................................................................................................44
Using Other Memory Cards.......................................................................................................................................47
Using the Internet.......................................................................................................................................................49
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN).....................................................................................................................................50
Using the Bluetooth Functionality..............................................................................................................................60
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Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................65
Connecting a Port Replicator.....................................................................................................................................66
Connecting an External Display.................................................................................................................................71
Using the Multiple Monitors Function.........................................................................................................................76
Connecting an External Microphone..........................................................................................................................78
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................79
Connecting a Printer..................................................................................................................................................82
Connecting an i.LINK Device.....................................................................................................................................83
Connecting to a Network (LAN).................................................................................................................................85
Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................................................................................................................86
Setting the Password.................................................................................................................................................87
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central...........................................................................................................89
Using the Power Saving Modes.................................................................................................................................90
Managing Power with VAIO Power Management......................................................................................................95
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer......................................................................................................................................98
Adding and Removing Memory..................................................................................................................................99
On Handling the LCD Screen..................................................................................................................................106
On Using the Power Source....................................................................................................................................107
On Handling Your Computer....................................................................................................................................108
On Handling Floppy Disks.......................................................................................................................................110
On Handling Discs...................................................................................................................................................111
On Using the Battery Pack.......................................................................................................................................112
On Using Headphones.............................................................................................................................................113
On Handling Memory Stick Media............................................................................................................................113
On Handling the Hard Disk......................................................................................................................................114
System Security.......................................................................................................................................................127
Bluetooth Technology..............................................................................................................................................137
CDs and DVDs.........................................................................................................................................................141
PC Cards.................................................................................................................................................................155
Support Options.............................................................................................................................................................159
Sony Support Information........................................................................................................................................159
Program Support Information...................................................................................................................................162
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Before Use
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO
®
computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has
combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal
computing.
Documentation
Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
Printed Documentation
❑Welcome mat — Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc.
❑Safety information — Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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Non-printed Documentation
❑User Guide (this manual) — Contains features of your computer. It also includes information about the software
programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems.
❑Specifications — The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer.
To view the online Specifications:
1Connect to the Internet.
2Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
for customers in USA,
at http://www.sony.ca/support
for customers in Canada, or at http://www.sony.com/lapcsupport for customers in Latin
American countries or areas.
❑VAIO Recovery Options Guide — Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers,
and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
To access this online VAIO Recovery Options Guide:
1Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central.
2Click VAIO Documentation.
3Click Recovery Guide.
❑VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide — Provides information about setting up Wireless LAN Wireless WAN
functionalities.
To access this online guide:
1Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central.
2Click VAIO Documentation.
3Click VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide.
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Ergonomic Considerations
You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt
to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments:
❑Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your
wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms
hang naturally at your sides. Have breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain
muscles or tendons.
❑Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the
floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning
far backwards.
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❑Viewing angle of the computer's display – Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye
strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the
display as well.
❑Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect
lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare.
Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.
❑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 level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer.
❑Locating Controls and Ports (page 11)
❑About the Indicator Lights (page 18)
❑Connecting a Power Source (page 20)
❑Using the Battery Pack (page 21)
❑Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25)
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Locating Controls and Ports
Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
!
The following illustrations may appear different from your model, depending on the country or area of your residency.
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Front
AMedia Access indicator (page 18)
BMemory Stick media slot
*
(page 44)
CSD card slot (page 47)
DLCD screen (page 106)
EKeyboard (page 27)
FTouch pad (page 29)
GWIRELESS switch (page 50)
HMute button (page 30)
IVolume buttons (page 30)
JHeadphones jack (page 70)
KMicrophone jack (page 78)
*Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO
high speed and high capacity capabilities.
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A
AV MODE button (page 30)
BPlay/Pause button (page 30)
CStop button (page 30)
DPrevious track button (page 30)
ENext track button (page 30)
FEject button (page 30)
GBattery indicator (page 18)
HHard disk drive indicator (page 18)
INum lock indicator (page 18)
JCaps lock indicator (page 18)
KScroll lock indicator (page 18)
LPower button
MSpeakers
NBluetooth indicator (page 18)
OWIRELESS LAN indicator (page 18)
PWWAN indicator
*
(page 18)
QMute indicator (page 18)
*On selected models only.
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Back
ANetwork (Ethernet) port (page 85)
BBattery connector (page 21)
CDC In port (page 20)
Di.LINK
®
(IEEE1394) S400 port (page 83)
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Right
AOptical disc drive (page 32)
BOptical disk drive indicator (page 18)
CManual eject hole (page 141)
DDrive eject button (page 32)
EMonitor (VGA) port (page 72)
FWWAN antenna
*
(page 50)
*On selected models only.
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Left
AHi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports
*
(page 79)
BPC Card slot (page 41)
CPC Card eject button (page 43)
DAir vent
EModem port (page 49)
*Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Bottom
AAir vent
BPort replicator connector (page 66)
CRelease latch (page 24)
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About the Indicator Lights
Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights.
IndicatorFunctions
Power 1Illuminates when the power to the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is
in Hibernate mode or off.
Battery eIlluminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery is running out of power, and
double-blinks when the battery is charging.
Media AccessIlluminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn
off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the memory card is not being used.
Optical disc driveIlluminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc. When the indicator is off, the optical disc is not
being used.
Mute %Illuminates when the volume is turned off.
Hard disk
Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the
computer when this indicator is on.
Num lock
Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad.
The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off.
Caps lock
Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key
while the indicator is on. Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator. Normal typing resumes when the
Caps Lock indicator is off.
Scroll lock
Press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scr Lk indicator
is off. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all
programs.
Bluetooth
Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled.
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WIRELESS LANIlluminates when the wireless LAN function is running.
WIRELESS WAN
*
Illuminates when the wireless WAN function is running.
*On selected models only.
IndicatorFunctions
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Connecting a Power Source
You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer.
Using the AC Adapter
✍
Use the computer only with the supplied AC adapter.
To use the AC adapter
1Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3).
2Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2).
3Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into the DC In port (4) on the computer or on the (optional) port replicator.
!
The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter.
✍
To disconnect the computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter.
Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.
If you do not use the AC adapter for a long period of time, put the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 93). This power
saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way.
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Using the Battery Pack
The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
Installing the Battery Pack
To install the battery pack
1Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid.
2Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
✍
When the 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 batteries.
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Charging the Battery Pack
The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
To charge the battery pack
1Install the battery pack.
2Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery
charges). When the battery is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off.
Battery indicator light statusMeaning
OnThe computer is using battery power.
BlinksThe battery is running out of power.
Double blinksThe battery is charging.
OffThe computer is using AC power.
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✍
When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights blink.
Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.
If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged
battery.
The battery pack supplied with the computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not
affect battery 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
indicator lights start flashing.
For some software applications and some peripheral devices, the 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 and manually activate a power management mode, such as Standby or
Hibernate. If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you will lose any unsaved data. Going back to the previous work state is
impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently.
When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet.
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Removing the Battery Pack
!
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the
computer is in Standby mode.
To remove the battery pack
1Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid.
2Slide and hold the release latch (1) and slide the battery away from the computer.
✍
If the battery is stuck by the side spring locks, release one lock and then the other to remove the battery.
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Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below.
To shut down your computer
1Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer.
2Click Start and then Turn Off Computer.
The Turn off computer window appears.
3Click Turn Off.
4Respond 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.
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Using Your VAIO Computer
This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer.
❑Using the Keyboard (page 27)
❑Using the Touch Pad (page 29)
❑Using Special-function Buttons (page 30)
❑Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32)
❑Using PC Cards (page 41)
❑Using the Memory Stick Media (page 44)
❑Using Other Memory Cards (page 47)
❑Using the Internet (page 49)
❑Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 50)
❑Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 60)
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Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
For more information on the standard keys, see Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer
link.
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
✍
Some functions are not available until Windows is launched.
Combinations/FeatureFunctions
Fn + (F1): wireless switching
*
Toggles between Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, and Wireless WAN functionalities.
Fn + 8(F5/F6): brightness controlAdjusts the brightness of the LCD.
To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6.
To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or <, or keep pressing Fn+F5.
Fn + /T(F7): switch to the external display
Toggles between the LCD, external device (e.g. monitor) and both LCD and external device.
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Fn + (F10): zoom
Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view.
✍
The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution
to the LCD screen with a higher resolution.
This key combination is disabled during video playback. Make sure to quit such software before pressing
the key combination.
This key combination 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 this key combination changes the resolution.
When the LCD screen view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function
and restores the standard view.
Fn + (F12): Hibernate
Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the
states of the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk 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 90).
*On selected models only.
Combinations/FeatureFunctions
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Using the Touch Pad
The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the
screen using the touch pad.
ActionDescription
PointSlide one finger on the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on an item or object.
ClickPress the left button (3) once.
Double-clickPress the left button twice.
Right-clickPress the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu.
DragSlide one finger while pressing the left button.
ScrollMove your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Move your finger along the bottom to scroll
horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature).
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Using Special-function Buttons
Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
The AV MODE, Play/Pause, Stop, Previous track, Next track, and Disc drive eject buttons support Instant Mode. When
the computer is off or in Hibernate, only the AV MODE button is enabled. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more
information on the Instant Mode.
Special-function buttonFunctions
AV MODE button
When Windows is NOT launched:
Activates Instant Mode to enable you immediately to play CDs and DVDs and view the image data stored in
the memory card, such as a Memory Stick media or SD card, without launching Windows. See the printed
Instant Mode booklet for more information.
When Windows is launched and running:
Launches the WinDVD software by default. You can change this button assignment with the AV Mode Button
Settings utility. To start this utility, press and hold the AV MODE button. See the help file on the AV Mode
Button Settings utility for more information.
You need administrator rights on the computer to change the AV MODE button assignment.
Play/Pause button
This button is enabled in Instant Mode as well as when Windows is launched and running.
Starts or pauses DVD playback with the WinDVD software or CD playback with the Sonic Stage software.
Stop button
This button is enabled in Instant Mode as well as when Windows is launched and running.
Stops DVD playback with the WinDVD software or CD playback with the Sonic Stage software.
Previous track button
This button is enabled in Instant Mode as well as when Windows is launched and running.
Plays the previous chapter/movie in the DVD during playback with the WinDVD software or the previous song
in the CD during playback with the Sonic Stage software.
Next track button
This button is enabled in Instant Mode as well as when Windows is launched and running.
Plays the next chapter/movie in the DVD during playback with the WinDVD software or the next song in the
CD during playback with the Sonic Stage software.
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