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Sony VGN-T300 Series, VGN S400 Series manual High speed and high capacity capabilities

Models: VGN S400 Series VGN-T300 Series

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Getting Started

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A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 94)

B Monitor (VGA) port (page 83)

C i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 port (page 99)

D Air vent

E PC Card eject button (page 47)

F PC Card slot (page 47)

G Memory Stick media slot*2 (page 52)

*1	Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
*2	Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO
	high speed and high capacity capabilities.

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Sony VGN-T300 Series, VGN S400 Series manual High speed and high capacity capabilities

Contents

User Guide Contents 101 137 182 Printed Documentation DocumentationNon-printed Documentation Ergonomic Considerations Before Use Getting Started VGN-S400 Series models Locating Controls and PortsGetting Started Back Right Left Bottom VGN-T300 Series models Getting Started DC In port Battery connector Right High speed and high capacity capabilities Port replicator connector Release latch Air vent Indicator Functions About the Indicator LightsConnecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterTo use the AC adapter Using the Battery Pack Installing the Battery PackTo install the battery pack VGN-T300 Series models To charge the battery pack Charging the Battery PackGetting Started To remove the battery pack Removing the Battery PackVGN-T300 Series models To shut down your computer Shutting Down Your Computer SafelyUsing Your Vaio Computer Using the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/Feature FunctionsSome functions are not available until Windows is launched Action Description Using the Touch PadSpecial-function button Using Special-function ButtonsSpecial-function button Functions To insert a disc Using the Optical Disc DriveUsing Your Vaio Computer Optical disc drive Plays Records to Reading and Writing CDs and DVDsUsing Your Vaio Computer Using Your Vaio Computer To play an audio CD Playing CDsTo copy files to a CD-RW or CD-R Copying Files to CDsClick Start and then My Computer CD Writing Tasks box, click Write these files to CDCopying Files to DVDs on Selected Models Only Playing DVDsTo play a DVD To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RWUsing PC Cards Inserting a PC CardTo insert a PC Card VGN-T300 Series models Using Your Vaio Computer Removing a PC Card To remove a PC CardStop a Hardware Device window appears Using Your Vaio Computer Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media Using the Memory Stick MediaInserting a Memory Stick Media Viewing the Contents Formatting a Memory Stick Media Removing a Memory Stick MediaTo format a Memory Stick media Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Using the InternetTo set up a dial-up connection to the Internet To connect a telephone cableUsing Wireless LAN Wlan Users in USA VGN-T300 Series modelsVGN-S400 Series models Using Your Vaio Computer Communicating without an Access Point Ad-hoc To communicate without an Access Point ad-hoc Enter exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation To disconnect from a computer-to-computer ad-hoc network Communicating with an Access Point Infrastructure To disconnect from a wireless network To connect to a wireless networkWith an Access Point Infrastructure Wireless LAN Channel SelectionTo connect to a Bluetooth device Using the Bluetooth Functionality on Selected Models OnlyUsing Your Vaio Computer Bluetooth Security Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device To communicate with another Bluetooth device To connect to a network with Bluetooth device To transfer data from or to another Bluetooth deviceStopping the Bluetooth Connection Using Peripheral Devices Locating Ports on the Port Replicator Connecting a Port ReplicatorPort replicator for VGN-T300 Series models To attach your computer to the port replicator Attaching Your Computer to the Port ReplicatorUsing Peripheral Devices VGN-T300 Series models Using Peripheral Devices To disconnect your computer from the port replicator Disconnecting Your Computer from the Port ReplicatorVGN-T300 Series models To connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersConnecting an External Display To connect a computer display Connecting a Computer DisplayTo connect a multimedia computer display Connecting a Multimedia Computer DisplayTo connect a projector Connecting a ProjectorSelecting Display Modes Click Graphic Properties To select a displayModels with the Nvidia video controller Using the Multiple Monitors Function To select the Multiple Monitors mode Point to Graphics Options and click Graphics PropertiesClick Extended Desktop Click Display Select the Settings tab To connect an external microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneConnecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a USB MouseTo connect a USB mouse To connect a USB floppy disk drive Connecting a USB Floppy Disk DriveTo disconnect a USB floppy disk drive Disconnecting a USB floppy disk driveConnecting a Printer Connecting a Printer Using the USB PortTo connect a printer using the USB port To connect a printer using the printer port Connecting a Printer Using the Printer PortConnecting an i.LINK Device To connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderConnecting to a Network LAN 102 Using Peripheral Devices Customizing Your Vaio Computer Adding the Password Setting the PasswordTo add the password Select Password When Power on under SecurityTo change or remove the password Changing/Removing the PasswordTo use Vaio Control Center Setting Up Your Computer with Vaio Control Center107 Customizing Your Vaio Computer To activate the change, you must restart your computer Changing the Performance Setting on Selected Models OnlyUsing Normal Mode Using the Power Saving ModesTo activate Standby mode Using Standby ModeTo return to Normal mode Click Start and then Turn Off Computer Click Stand ByTo change the Standby mode settings Using Hibernate Mode To activate Hibernate modeClick Start and then Turn Off Computer 113 Customizing Your Vaio Computer Managing Power with Vaio Power Management To activate Vaio Power Management Activating Vaio Power ManagementTo restore the default settings Click Reset by defaultTo activate a Vaio Power Management power scheme Activating Vaio Power Management Power Schemes117 Customizing Your Vaio Computer To start Vaio Power Management Viewer Vaio Power Management ViewerTo change the power scheme Click on the Vaio Power Management tabUpgrading Your Vaio Computer Adding and Removing Memory 121 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module 123 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 124 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 125 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 126 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 127 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer Close the module cover and then tighten the screws 129 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer To change or add a memory module 132 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 133 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 134 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer 135 Upgrading Your Vaio Computer To view the amount of memory Viewing the Amount of MemoryPrecautions On Handling the LCD Screen On Using the Power Source On Handling Your Computer 141 Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks On Handling Discs On Using the Battery Pack On Handling Memory Stick Media On Using HeadphonesTo avoid damaging your hard disk On Handling the Hard DiskSystem Security Networking Bluetooth Technology CDs and DVDsMicrophone Touch PadWhat should I do if my computer wont start? ComputerSave configuration changes and exit setup window appears Load Optimal Defaults window appearsIf nothing still appears on your screen after a while Message Load factory default values appears 152 Troubleshooting Why wont my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? To restore the computer to normal operating stabilityWindows Task Manager or Windows Security window appears 154 Troubleshooting Why is the sound of my computers fan so loud? Why dont my changes appear on the computer screen LCD?To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes What should I do if I cannot remember the password? Why does it take time before my computer starts? To use your computer as a Vaio Media serverDeselect the Upnp Port 1900 Block Rule check box System Security To use the Automatic Updates featureHow do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated? To visit the Windows Updates web siteTo download and install the latest security update Battery Why doesnt my computer enter Hibernate mode? Internet Why doesnt my modem work?Why is my modem connection slow? Networking Why cant I access the Internet?Why is the data transfer speed slow? How do I avoid data transfer interruptions?What are channels? Why cant other Bluetooth devices discover my computer? Bluetooth TechnologyWhy cant my computer discover other Bluetooth devices? Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Bluetooth Devices167 Troubleshooting Why cant other Bluetooth devices connect to my computer? Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? To set a device to receive incoming transmissions Why do file transmission and reception fail?Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc? CDs and DVDsWhat should I do if the drive tray wont open? Click System System Properties window appears What should I do if I cannot write to CD? Display Why did the computer screen LCD go blank?What should I do if the screen does not display a video? What should I do if the screen is dark?To save this preference for the brightness What should I do if the brightness of the screen changes?Why cant I print a document? Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check boxPrinting Microphone Why doesnt my microphone work?What should I do if the computer doesnt recognize the mouse? MouseWhy wont my speakers work? Why cant I hear sound from my speakers?Speakers What should I do if the touch pad does not work? Touch PadHow do I change the left and right button assignments? What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong? KeyboardClick Date, Time, Language and Regional Options Floppy Disks Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk?Why doesnt my computer recognize attached devices? Why doesnt my PC Card work?Why cant I insert my PC Card? PC CardsAudio/Video Why cant I use the DV camera recorder?Why cant I open my image files? Why cant I save music files onto my Memory Stick media?Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? PeripheralsSony Support Information Support OptionsCustomer Information Center For users in Latin American countries or areas190 Support Options Adobe Photoshop Elements, Photoshop Album, Premiere, Reader Program Support InformationAmerica Online Broadband or Dial-Up AOL Instant MessengerDVgate Plus Click to DVDMoodLogic Google ToolbarNetscape Internet Service Norton Internet SecurityPictureGear Studio Quattro Pro Quicken New User EditionRecordNow SonicStage Mastering Studio SonicStageVaio Action Setup SpySubtractVaio Control Center Vaio Media Vaio Edit ComponentsVaio Wireless Utility Vaio UpdateVaio Zone WinDVD for VaioWordPerfect