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Sony VGN-FS Series To change the keyboard layout, Add, Add Input Language, Add Input Language, Regional and Language Options, 1Click Start and then Control Panel

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Customizing Your VAIO Computer

To change the keyboard layout

1Click Start and then Control Panel.

2In the Control Panel window, double-click the Regional and Language Options icon. If you do not see this icon, click Switch to Classic View on the left side.

3In the Languages tab of the Regional and Language Options window, click the Details button. The Text Services and Input Languages window appears.

4In the Settings tab of the Text Services and Input Languages window, select your keyboard from the Default input language drop-down menu.

5If your keyboard is not available, click the Add button. The Add Input Language window appears.

6Select the input language and keyboard from the drop-down menu.

7Click the OK button to close the Add Input Language window.

8Click the OK button to close the Regional and Language Options window.

Contents

V G N - F S s e r i e s n 2 N Contents n 3 N Setting Up Your Language with Windows XP Professional n 4 N n 5 N Before Use Notice ENERGY STAR Documentation Non-printedDocumentation User Guide My Club VAIO ❑Access to Help & Training. This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center ❑Accessories ❑Software ❑Wallpapers Help and Support Center Help and Support Center Further Sources Ergonomic Considerations Viewing angle of the computer's display Lighting Positioning an external display Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports n 16 N n 17 N Back n 18 N Right n 19 N Left n 20 N Bottom About the Indicator Lights Connecting a Power Source To use the AC adapter Using the Battery Pack To install the battery pack n 24 N LOCK To charge the battery pack n 26 N To remove the battery pack Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To shut down your computer Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Touch Pad Using the Optical Disc Drive To insert a disc n 34 N 4Close the tray by pushing it in gently n 35 N Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs n 36 N Notes on writing data to a disc VAIO Zone n 38 N Notes on playing DVDs WinDVD ❑Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie ❑Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virussoftware before playing a disc ❑Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD To play an audio CD To copy files to a disc To play a DVD Using PC Cards To insert a PC Card n 43 N To remove a PC Card Using the Memory Stick Media Write-protectinga Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media To view the contents of the Memory Stick media To format a Memory Stick media To remove a Memory Stick media Using the Internet To connect a telephone cable To set up a dial-upconnection to the Internet Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) n 51 N Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc) To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) n 54 N 12Enter the Network key*2 13Enter exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation Select the check box at the bottom of the screen To disconnect from a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc)network Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) To connect to a wireless network n 58 N Wireless LAN Channel Selection In an 802.11b/g configuration, channel 1 to 13 can be used (a) With an access point ("infrastructure") ❑The channel used will be the channel selected by the access point (b) Without an access point ("ad-hoc") n 59 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers To connect external speakers Connecting an External Display To connect a computer display To connect a multimedia computer display To connect a projector 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) 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 Control Center To use VAIO Control Center Using the Power Saving Modes To activate Standby mode To return to Normal mode To change the Standby mode settings To activate Hibernate mode n 85 N Managing Power with VAIO Power Management To activate VAIO Power Management To restore the default settings To activate a VAIO Power Management power scheme Setting Up Your Language with Windows XP Professional To select the correct keyboard settings during Windows Setup To change the country and language settings To change the keyboard layout Configuring Your Modem To change your modem country settings n 92 N 9Click Apply/OK. Your modem is configured Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory Page To change or add a memory module Page Page To view the amount of memory Precautions On Handling the LCD Screen On Using the Power Source On Handling Your Computer Page 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 Troubleshooting Computer What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer System Time Load default configuration now Save Changes The message Save configuration changes and exit now? appears What should I do if my computer or software stops responding It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer ❑Click Start, point to Turn Off Computer, and then click Turn Off If your computer does not turn off, press the To restore your computer to normal operating stability To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes 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 System Security To download and install the latest security update Battery Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power Using Hibernate Mode (page 84) Why doesn't my computer enter Hibernate mode Hibernate 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 CDs and DVDs What should I do if I cannot play a CD or DVD properly on my computer Ctrl+Alt+Delete Volume Master Volume Mute All Wave Mute Properties Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device Driver What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media Follow these steps to change the settings: 1Click Start and then My Computer 2Right-clickthe optical disc drive icon and select Properties 3Click the Recording tab 4Click to cancel the Enable CD recording on this drive check box Display To save this preference for the brightness Printing Microphone Mouse Speakers Touch Pad Keyboard Floppy Disks PC Cards Audio/Video Memory Stick Media Peripherals Support Options Sony Support Information e-Support Can I submit my questions at any time Is there a cost involved for using e-Support Trademarks