User GuideTable of ContentsRead this first2Notice2ENERGY STAR3Owner's record3Safety Information4General4Audio/video4Connectivity5Regulatory information6Disposing of lithium ion batteries8Disposing of internal memory backup battery8Welcome9Documentation pack10Printed documentation10Non-printed documentation11Further sources11Ergonomic considerations12Using your VAIO computer14Connecting a power source15Using the AC adapter15Using the battery pack16Inserting the battery pack (VGN-A series)17Inserting the battery pack (PCG-TR series)18Charging the battery pack19Removing the battery pack20Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup22Shutting down your computer safely24Using the keyboard25Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key25Troubleshooting sound27My speakers are not producing sound27Indicators28Using the touchpad29Using the mouse30Before you use the mouse31Mouse information32Setting up the mouse for left-handed users32Using special buttons33Using the disc drive35Reading and writing CDs and DVDs36Playing DVDs37Troubleshooting optical disc drive38I cannot switch from LCD display to TV and vice versa38My disc drive tray does not open38I cannot play a disc38I cannot play a DVD39I cannot play a DVD when using two screens40The reading speed of CD/DVD-RWs is very slow40The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed40The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place40Using PC Cards41Inserting a PC Card41Removing a PC Card42Troubleshooting PC Card43My PC Card is not working43Using the Memory Stick44Write-protecting a Memory Stick45Inserting a Memory Stick46Removing a Memory Stick47Using the modem48Troubleshooting the modem49My modem does not work or cannot establish a connection49My modem connection is slow50Using the Bluetooth functionality51Bluetooth security52Setting up Wireless Connections with BlueSpace NE52Communicating with another Bluetooth device52Communicating with another Bluetooth device using the connection navigation54Stopping the Bluetooth connection54Troubleshooting Bluetooth55I cannot use the Bluetooth function55The connected device does not appear in the Remote Bluetooth Device List55I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which I want to communicate55The data transfer speed is slow55I cannot communicate with the other device although the distance between both devices is within 10 metres55Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)56Communicating without Access Point (ad-hoc)57Communicating with an Access Point (infrastructure)60Using the WiFi protected access (WPA)62Wireless LAN channel selection63(a) With an Access Point ("Infrastructure")63(b) Without Access Point ("Ad-Hoc")63Troubleshooting Wireless LAN64I cannot use the Wireless LAN function64The Wireless LAN Access Point and your computer cannot communicate64The data transfer speed is slow64I cannot access the Internet65Using the built-in MOTION EYE Camera* (PCG-TR series only)66Troubleshooting MOTION EYE Camera68There is a vertical line when shooting a bright subject with a dark background using MOTION EYE68The image in the view finder of Network Smart Capture is rough68The images captured with MOTION EYE are not clear68There are picture gaps and sound gaps when importing video images68The MOTION EYE does not show any images68Using power saving modes69Using Normal mode69Using Standby mode69Using Hibernate mode70Troubleshooting power management71The power management setting is not responding71Managing power with VAIO Power Management72Activating VAIO Power Management72Activating VAIO Power Management power schemes72Restoring the default settings74VAIO Power Management Viewer75Connecting peripheral devices76Connecting a port replicator (VGN-A series)77Attaching your computer to the port replicator78Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator80Connecting an external display81Connecting a computer display82Connecting a multimedia computer display83Connecting a TV (VGN-A series)84Connecting a projector86Selecting display modes (VGN-A series)87Selecting display modes (PCG-TR series)88Using the Dual Display function90Selecting the Dual Display mode91Setting the colours and resolution for each display91Customizing the virtual desktop92Deactivating the Dual Display function92Connecting external speakers94Troubleshooting sound94My speakers are not producing sound94Connecting an external microphone95Troubleshooting sound95My microphone does not work95Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device96Connecting a USB mouse97Connecting a USB floppy disk drive98Inserting a floppy disk99Removing a floppy disk99Troubleshooting floppy disks100My USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk100The optional PCGA-UFD5/A (USB) floppy disk drive is not recognised as drive A100Connecting a printer101Connecting a printer using the USB connector101Connecting a printer using the printer connector102Connecting an i.LINK device103Connecting a digital video camera recorder104Connecting two VAIO notebooks104Troubleshooting i.LINK devices105I cannot establish an i.LINK connection between two VAIO computers105When I record images to a digital video device using DVgate Plus, I see an error message105I cannot use digital devices105Connecting to a network (LAN)106Upgrading your VAIO computer107Adding and removing memory*107Removing and installing a memory module (PCG-TR series)109Removing and installing a memory module (VGN-A series)112Viewing the amount of memory117Getting help118Sony support options118Other sources of information118e-Support119What is e-Support?119Who can use e-Support?119How can I access the e-Support portal?119Can I submit questions in my native language?119Can I submit my questions at any time?120Is there a cost involved for using e-Support?120How do I know when the e-Support Team has handled my query/case?120Precautions121On handling the hard disk122On handling the LCD screen122On using the power source123On handling your computer123On handling floppy disks125On handling discs125On using the battery pack126On using headphones127On handling Memory Sticks127Trademarks128Size: 2.12 MBPages: 128Language: EnglishOpen manual