Sony VGN-A115M Dokumentacja

NHardware GuideVGN-A series / PCG-TR series

9nNWelcomeHardware GuideDocumentation packYour Documentation Pack contains printed information and user guides to read on your computer. The user guid

99nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideTroubleshooting floppy disksMy USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk❑ The floppy disk is

100nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting a printerYou can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.C

101nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting a printer using the printer connectorTo connect a printer using the printer connector, proc

102nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting an i.LINK deviceYour computer includes an i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector, which you can use to

103nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting a digital video camera recorderTo connect a digital video camera recorder, proceed as follo

104nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideTroubleshooting i.LINK devicesI cannot establish an i.LINK connection between two VAIO computers❑ You

105nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting to a network (LAN)You can connect your computer to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX-type networks via an

106nNUpgrading your VAIO computerHardware GuideUpgrading your VAIO computerYour computer and memory modules use high precision components and electron

107nNUpgrading your VAIO computerHardware Guide❑ Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. Install the memory Modu

108nNUpgrading your VAIO computerHardware GuideRemoving and installing a memory module (PCG-TR series)To change or add a memory module, proceed as fol

10nNWelcomeHardware GuideNon-printed documentationClick on the desktop icon , then My Documentation to view the VAIO user guides.❑ The Hardware Guid

109nNUpgrading your VAIO computerHardware Guide7 Remove the new memory module from its packaging.8 Install the memory module. Be careful not to touch

110nNUpgrading your VAIO computerHardware Guide 9 Close the module cover, then tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer.10 Reinsert the batte

111nNUpgrading your VAIO computerHardware GuideRemoving and installing a memory module (VGN-A series)To change or add a memory module, proceed as foll

112nNUpgrading your VAIO computerHardware Guide6 Unscrew the 2 screws next to the memory slot.7 Turn your computer around and lift the cover.8 Introdu

113nNUpgrading your VAIO computerHardware Guide9 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side and gently turn it over the touchpad. Be careful not to d

114nNUpgrading your VAIO computerHardware Guide12 Remove the new memory module from its packaging.13 Install the memory module. Be careful not to touc

115nNUpgrading your VAIO computerHardware Guide14 Gently replace the keyboard, then press it into your computer. 15 Close the computer cover, then tig

116nNUpgrading your VAIO computerHardware GuideViewing the amount of memoryTo view the amount of memory, proceed as follows:1 Turn on the computer.2 G

117nNGetting helpHardware GuideGetting helpThis section describes how to get help and support if something goes wrong with your computer. Sony offers

118nNGetting helpHardware Guidee-SupportWhat is e-Support?You have searched our user guides and website (www.vaio-link.com) but have not found an answ

11nNWelcomeHardware GuideErgonomic considerationsYou will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible,

119nNGetting helpHardware GuideCan I submit my questions at any time?Yes, you can submit your questions 24/7, but please keep in mind that our e-Suppo

120nNPrecautionsHardware GuidePrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential dam

121nNPrecautionsHardware GuideOn handling the hard diskThe hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time. However, it

122nNPrecautionsHardware Guide❑ The LCD is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points

123nNPrecautionsHardware Guide❑ Do not place your computer in a location subject to: ❑ Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts,❑ Direct sunlight,

124nNPrecautionsHardware GuideOn handling floppy disks❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk.❑ Keep floppy disks a

125nNPrecautionsHardware GuideOn using the battery pack❑ Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60°C, such as in a car parked in the sun o

126nNPrecautionsHardware GuideOn using headphones❑ Road safety – Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It

127nNTrademarksHardware GuideTrademarksSony, Battery Checker, BlueSpace NE, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, HotKey Utility, Memory Stick Forma

12nNWelcomeHardware Guide❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect light

13nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideUsing your VAIO computerOnce you have read and followed the information in the printed Getting Started guide

14nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideConnecting a power sourceYou can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.U

15nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideUsing the battery packDepending on your model, you can use one or two batteries as a source of power. Additi

16nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideInserting the battery pack (VGN-A series)To insert the battery pack, proceed as follows:1 Slide the lock lev

17nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideInserting the battery pack (PCG-TR series)To insert the battery, proceed as follows:1 Insert the tabs (1) on

18nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideCharging the battery packTo charge the battery pack, proceed as follows:1 Connect the AC adapter to the comp

1nNRead this firstHardware GuideRead this firstNotice© 2004 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.This manual and the software described herein, in wh

19nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideRemoving the battery packTo remove the battery pack, proceed as follows (VGN-A series):1 Turn off the comput

20nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideTo remove the battery pack, proceed as follows (PCG-TR series):1 Turn off the computer and close the cover.2

21nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideSetting up your computer with Sony Notebook SetupThe Sony Notebook Setup utility allows you to consult syste

22nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware Guide3 Select the tab for the item you want to change.4 Once finished, click OK. The item has been changed.✍ For

23nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideShutting down your computer safelyIt is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do not lo

24nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideUsing the keyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer’s, but has additional keys that perfor

25nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware Guide! * This function can only be used by the first user to log on. It will not work if you have switched to an

26nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideTroubleshooting soundMy speakers are not producing sound❑ The built in speakers may be turned off. Press the

27nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideIndicatorsIndicator Functions Power Power on: lights green.Standby mode: flashes umber.Battery Indicate

28nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideUsing the touchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, your touchpad (1). You can point to, selec

2nNRead this firstHardware GuideENERGY STARAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energ

29nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideUsing the mouseDepending on your model (some VGN-A computers*), your computer is delivered with a wireless o

30nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideBefore you use the mouseBefore attempting to use the wireless mouse, you must enable communication between t

31nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware Guide4 Turn the wireless mouse over, slide the power button to the ON position and press the CONNECT button. Comm

32nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideUsing special buttonsDepending on your model, your computer is provided with special buttons to help you usi

33nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware Guide❑ S1 button (VGN-A series only): You can link an action that you execute often to this shorcut button. See

34nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideUsing the disc driveYour computer is equipped with a disc drive. See the Specifications sheet for details on

35nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideReading and writing CDs and DVDsTo achieve optimum performance when writing data on to disc (also called ’bu

36nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuidePlaying DVDsTo achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations.❑ You

37nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideTroubleshooting optical disc driveI cannot switch from LCD display to TV and vice versa(PCG-TR series only)

38nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideI cannot play a DVD❑ If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player, it could be that th

3nNRead this firstHardware GuideSafety InformationGeneral❑ Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the gu

39nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideI cannot play a DVD when using two screens❑ You will not have a problem in the following situations:❑ When y

40nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideUsing PC CardsYour computer includes one or two PC Card slots (depending on your model). PC Cards allow you

41nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideIf an “!” mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box, remove the software dr

42nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware Guide10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot.11 If the PC Card release button is still out, p

43nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideUsing the Memory StickYour VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick. The Memory Stick is a comp

44nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideWrite-protecting a Memory StickSome Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect

45nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideInserting a Memory StickThere are 2 ways you can insert a Memory Stick in your computer:❑ Using the Memory S

46nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideRemoving a Memory StickTo remove a Memory Stick using the Memory Stick slot, proceed as follows:1 Check that

47nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideUsing the modemYour computer is equipped with an internal modem. You need to connect to a phone line to tak

48nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideTroubleshooting the modemMy modem does not work or cannot establish a connection❑ Check that the phone line

4nNRead this firstHardware GuideConnectivity❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm.❑ Never install telephone jacks

49nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideMy modem connection is slowMany factors influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or

50nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideUsing the Bluetooth functionalityYour notebook is equipped with the Bluetooth functionality*. The Bluetooth

51nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideBluetooth securityThe Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to make

52nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware Guide5 Click the Service Discovery button to find the services available for the selected device. Sometimes when

53nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideCommunicating with another Bluetooth device using the connection navigationWith the BlueSpace NE connection

54nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideTroubleshooting BluetoothI cannot use the Bluetooth function❑ If the Bluetooth LED is off, turn on the Wirel

55nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideUsing Wireless LAN (WLAN)Thanks to Sony’s Wireless LAN (WLAN)*, all your digital devices with built-in WLAN

56nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideCommunicating without Access Point (ad-hoc)An ad-hoc network is a network in which a local network is create

57nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware Guide6 Enter a Network name (SSID)*. You can choose a 6-digit name.7 Select Open from the Network Authentication

58nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware Guide** ASCII: The basis of character sets used in almost all present-day computers. ASCII is a code for represen

5nNRead this firstHardware GuideRegulatory informationSony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and othe

59nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideCommunicating with an Access Point (infrastructure)An infrastructure network is a network that extends an ex

60nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware Guide5 Typ e th e Network Key. If you are using the Sony Access Point PCWA-A320, by default, you don’t need to en

61nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideUsing the WiFi protected access (WPA)WPA is a wireless security enhancement that allows you to transfer data

62nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideWireless LAN channel selectionIn a 802.11b configuration, channel 1 to 11 can be used.In a 802.11g configura

63nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideTroubleshooting Wireless LANI cannot use the Wireless LAN function❑ Check if the Wireless switch is turned o

64nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware Guide❑ If several computers communicate with the same Access Point, the concentration may be too high. Wait a few

65nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideUsing the built-in MOTION EYE Camera* (PCG-TR series only)Your computer includes a built-in MOTION EYE camer

66nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideTo start the MOTION EYE camera with the Windows application, proceed as follows:Under Start- My Computer- Sc

67nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideTroubleshooting MOTION EYE CameraThere is a vertical line when shooting a bright subject with a dark backgro

68nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideUsing power saving modesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advant

6nNRead this firstHardware GuideIn case your model is equipped with Wireless LAN, please read the Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet before activating t

69nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideIf the computer is not used for 25 minutes, it will enter System Standby mode when running on AC power. When

70nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideTroubleshooting power managementThe power management setting is not respondingYour computer’s operating syst

71nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideManaging power with VAIO Power ManagementPower management helps you to set up power schemes of your computer

72nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideTo activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme, proceed as follows:1 Open Adjust Power Properties.2 Select

73nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideRestoring the default settingsThe power scheme settings that you changed on the VAIO Power Management tab ca

74nNUsing your VAIO computerHardware GuideVAIO Power Management ViewerDepending on your model, VAIO Power Management Viewer is installed on your compu

75nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting peripheral devicesYou can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on y

76nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting a port replicator (VGN-A series)Your computer supports the use of an optional port replicato

77nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideAttaching your computer to the port replicatorIf your computer is equipped with a port replicator, proc

78nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware Guide5 Align the bottom connector of the notebook with the connector on the port replicator and push down un

7nNRead this firstHardware GuideDisposing of lithium ion batteries❑ Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Dispose of promptly and pr

79nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideDisconnecting your computer from the port replicatorTo disconnect your computer from the port replicato

80nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting an external displayYou can connect an external display to your computer. For example, you ca

81nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting a computer displayYou can connect a computer display (monitor) either directly to your compu

82nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting a multimedia computer displayYou can connect the computer to a multimedia computer display t

83nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting a TV (VGN-A series)You can connect a TV to the computer or to the optional port replicator.T

84nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideTo connect a TV to the port replicator, proceed as follows:1 Attach the port replicator to your compute

85nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting a projectorYou can connect a projector (such as the Sony LCD projector) directly to your com

86nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideSelecting display modes (VGN-A series)This model uses the MOBILITY RADEON video controller. You can sel

87nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideSelecting display modes (PCG-TR series)This model uses the Intel 855 GM Integrated Graphics video contr

88nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware Guide* The external destination is displayed only when an external display is connected to your computer.✍ Y

8nNWelcomeHardware GuideWelcomeCongratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computin

89nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideUsing the Dual Display functionThe dual display function allows you to distribute portions of your desk

90nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideSelecting the Dual Display modeTo select the Dual Display mode, proceed as follows:1 Click the Start bu

91nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware Guide8 Use the slider in the Screen resolution to adjust the resolution.9 Click Apply and then OK.Customizin

92nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware Guide7 Deselect the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option. This will disable the Dual Display.✍

93nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting external speakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external s

94nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting an external microphoneIf you need to use a sound input device, for example to chat on the In

95nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) deviceYou can connect a USB device (for example, a mouse, flopp

96nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting a USB mouseTo connect a USB mouse, proceed as follows:1 Choose the USB connector (1) you pre

97nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideConnecting a USB floppy disk driveAs an optional extra, you can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and co

98nNConnecting peripheral devicesHardware GuideInserting a floppy diskTo insert a floppy disk, proceed as follows:1 Hold the disk (1) with the label s