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VGN-C200 manual
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User Guide
Personal Computer
V G N - C 2 0 0 S e r i e s
Contents
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Contents
About the Indicator Lights
Connecting a Power Source
Using the Battery Pack
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Before Use
Documentation
Non-printedDocumentation
User Guide
VAIO Recovery Guide
1 Click Start and Help and Support
2 Click Manuals & Specifications
SmartWi
Connection Utility Guide
3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide
Ergonomic Considerations
Viewing angle of the computer's display
Lighting
Positioning an external display
Getting Started
Locating Controls and Ports
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Front
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Back
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Right
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Left
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Bottom
About the Indicator Lights
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Connecting a Power Source
To use the AC adapter
Using the Battery Pack
To install the battery pack
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To charge the battery pack
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To remove the battery pack
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
To shut down your computer
Using Your VAIO Computer
Using the Keyboard
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Using the Touch Pad
Using the Optical Disc Drive
To insert a disc
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4Close the tray by pushing it in gently
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Reading and Writing Optical Discs
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Notes on writing data to a disc
Click to DVD
Roxio Easy Media Creator
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Notes on playing discs
❑Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie
❑Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virussoftware before playing a disc
❑Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is playing a DVD
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To play an audio CD
To copy files to a disc
To play a DVD
Using the ExpressCard Module
To insert an ExpressCard module
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To remove an ExpressCard module
Using the Memory Stick Media
To insert a Memory Stick media
To view the contents of the Memory Stick media
To format a Memory Stick media
Close
To remove a Memory Stick media
Using Other Memory Cards
To insert a memory card to the memory card adapter
To remove a memory card from the memory card adapter
Using the Internet
To connect a telephone cable
To set up a dial-upconnection to the Internet
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)
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Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc)
To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)
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Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)
The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network
To connect to a wireless network
To disconnect from a wireless network
Using the Bluetooth Functionality
To connect to a Bluetooth device
Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality
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Bluetooth Security
Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device
To communicate with another Bluetooth device
To see the help file
To connect the headset with your computer
To disconnect the headset from your computer
Using Peripheral Devices
Connecting a Docking Station
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Locating Ports on the Docking Station
Top
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To attach your computer to the docking station
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6Gently push down the computer to fix it into place
7Lift open the LCD screen lid and turn on the computer
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Disconnecting Your Computer from the Docking Station
To disconnect your computer from the docking station
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1Click Start and Undock Computer
Make sure that a message balloon appears and the
Connecting External Speakers
To connect external speakers
Connecting an External Display
To connect a computer display
To connect a multimedia computer display
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To connect a TV to your computer
To connect a projector
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Selecting Display Modes
To select a display
Using the Multiple Monitors Function
To select the Multiple Monitors mode
Connecting an External Microphone
To connect an external microphone
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device
To connect a USB mouse
To connect a USB floppy disk drive
To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive
Connecting a Printer
To connect a printer using the USB port
Connecting an i.LINK Device
To connect a digital video camcorder
Connecting to a Network (LAN)
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer
Setting the Password
To add the power-onpassword
To change or remove the power-onpassword
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central
To use VAIO Central
Using the Power Saving Modes
To activate Sleep mode
To return to Normal mode
To change the Sleep mode settings
To activate Hibernate mode
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Managing Power with VAIO Power Management
To activate VAIO Power Management
To restore the default settings
To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
Adding and Removing Memory
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To change or add a memory module
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9Replace the memory module compartment cover
10Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer
11Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer
To view the amount of memory
Precautions
On Handling the LCD Screen
On Using the Power Source
On Handling Your Computer
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On Handling Floppy Disks
On Handling Discs
On Using the Battery Pack
On Using Headphones
On Handling Memory Stick Media
On Handling the Hard Disk
To avoid damaging your hard disk
On Handling the Memory Card Adapter
Troubleshooting
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Computer
What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer
System Time
Load default configuration now
The message Save configuration changes and exit now? appears
Follow these steps:
What should I do if my computer or software stops responding
Alt
If your computer does not turn off, press the
Ctrl
Delete
To restore your computer to normal operating stability
Enter Onetime Password
System Disabled
Num Lk
Caps Lock
What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing
What should I do if I cannot remember the BIOS password
Why does it take time before my computer starts
To change the startup sound volume
System Security
To download and install the latest security update
Battery
Should I be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm
Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power
Using Hibernate Mode
(page 109)
Internet
Why is my modem connection slow
Networking
Why is the data transfer speed slow
How do I avoid data transfer interruptions
What are channels
Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key
Bluetooth Technology
What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer
Standard
Low
Default level
Why is my Bluetooth connection slow
Why does the message requesting authentication appear
Why can't I connect to service supported by the target Bluetooth device
Can I use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes
Why can't I connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode
Why can't I use the Bluetooth utility software when I switch a user
Log Off
Optical Discs
What should I do if I cannot play a CD or DVD properly on my computer
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Open Volume Mixer
1Click Start and Control Panel
2Click System and Maintenance
Driver
Driver Details
What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media
What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media
Display
How do I change the screen resolution on my TV screen
2 Click Display Settings
Resolution
How do I switch the display output from my computer screen to TV
See Selecting Display Modes (page 89)
Why doesn't my computer screen display a video
To change the screen resolution, follow these steps:
What should I do if my computer screen is dark
Press the Fn+F6 keys to brighten your computer screen
What should I do if the external display stays blank
How do I run Windows Aero
3Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab
Printing
Microphone
Mouse
Speakers
Touch Pad
Keyboard
Floppy Disks
Audio/Video
Memory Stick Media
Peripherals
Docking Station
Support Options
Sony Support Information
VAIO Update
Customer Information Center
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Program Support Information
America Online® (Dial-Up)
AOL® Music Now
AOL® Explorer
AOL® Toolbar
AOL® Instant Messenger™
Ask Search Assistant
Program Support Information
(page 176)
Ask Toolbar
Click to DVD® software
DVgate Plus™ software
Google™ Talk
Image Converter 2 Plus
InstantOn
60-DayTrial Version of Microsoft® Office
Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Movie Maker, Media Player, Works
MobiTV®
MobiTV, Inc
Web site http://www.mobitv.com/support/support.php
Netscape® Browser
Norton Internet Security™
PenPlus for VAIO® PC
Protector Suite QL
Quicken® New User Edition
Roxio® Easy Media Creator® 9 Suite
SmartDraw® Suite Edition 30 day trial
SmartWi™ Connection Utility
SonicStage® software
SonicStage Mastering Studio™ software
System Mechanic®
Trend Micro™ Anti-Spyware
Ulead BD DiscRecorder for VAIO® computers
VAIO® Action Setup
VAIO® Camera Capture Utility
VAIO® Camera Utility
VAIO® Central
VAIO® Diagnostic
VAIO® Edit Component
VAIO® HDD Protection
VAIO Media™ software
VAIO® Security Center
VAIO® Touch Launcher
VAIO® Update
WinDVD® software for VAIO® computers
Xdrive™
Zoom Utility