Manuals
/
Sony
/
Computer Equipment
/
Laptop
Sony
VGNA600
specifications
Models:
VGNA600
1
141
269
269
Download
269 pages
10.35 Kb
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
<
>
Troubleshooting
Install
Error messages
Bluetooth
To set your battery alarm
Connecting a Mouse or Keyboard
Configuring printer settings
Network Setup Wizard
Precautions and Procedures
Adjusting the sound
Page 141
Image 141
Page 141
Page 140
Page 142
Page 141
Image 141
Page 140
Page 142
Contents
Welcome
Ergonomics and Caring for Your Computer
Applying Ergonomics
Storing Your Computer
Using Cables and Connections
Cleaning and Maintaining Your Computer
Handling the LCD Screen
Front
Locating Controls and Ports
Left
Back
Right
Link Ieee 1394 S400 port
Bottom
Air vents Battery bay LOCK/UNLOCK switch Connect button1
Business Port Replicator
Port Replicator
Air vent Composite Video Out jack USB 2.0 ports
Indicator Function
About the Indicator Lights
Using Special Buttons
About the special buttons
Special Buttons
Number Type of Button
Using the S1 button
Page
Mice and Keyboards
Using the Keyboard
Mice and Keyboards
KeyDescription
Keyboard descriptions
Key combination Function
Windows key combinations
Fn key combinations
Connecting a Mouse or Keyboard
Connecting a mouse or keyboard
Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard
To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer
To disconnect a mouse or keyboard
Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard
Connecting a Wireless Mouse
Wireless mouse top
Wireless mouse bottom
Inserting batteries into the wireless mouse
To set up the wireless mouse
To connect the wireless optical mouse
Connecting the mouse
Positioning the mouse
Additional information about the wireless optical mouse
Describing the Touch Pad
Using the Touch Pad
Using the Touch Pad
Locating and using the touch pad
Locating the Touch Pad
Touch Pad Action Description
To enable the touch pad
To disable the touch pad
Customizing the touch pad
To customize the touch pad or mouse
To Change the Language Option
Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option
To change these formats
Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats
Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs
To change the window design
Double-clickUI Design Selector
Powering Your Computer
Using AC Power
Connecting the AC adapter
Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer
To connect the AC adapter
To open and turn on the computer
Turning on the computer
Opening the Computer
Turning on the Computer
Using the Battery
Using the Battery
To insert a battery
Inserting a battery
Opening the Battery Bay
Inserting a Battery
Page
Removing the Battery
Removing a battery
To view battery information
Locating battery information
To display the power icon on the taskbar
Power icon Power status
Charging a battery
To charge a battery
Battery indicator status Description
Page
Conserving Battery Power
To activate Standby mode
Using power saving modes
To activate Hibernate mode
Click Stand By
Using power schemes
To set your battery alarm
Locating power status information
To view the Power Meter window
Power Meter
Internet Connections
Internet and Network Connections
Internet and Network Connections
Connecting a Telephone Cable
Setting up a dial-up Internet connection
To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet
To connect a telephone cable
Page
Connecting an Ethernet Cable
Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection
To set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet
To connect an Ethernet cable
Page
To open the Internet Properties dialog box
Customizing your Internet connection
Types of Networks
Network Connections
Network Setup Wizard
Using Ethernet and dial-up connections
Page
To connect to a wireless network Option
Using wireless network connections selected models only
Wireless Device Switch
Vaio Wireless Utility
Wireless Network Connection
Wireless Network Properties
Wireless Network Connection Properties
To set up a computer-to-computer ad-hoc network
Click OK
To disconnect from a wireless network
Checking your network connection status
Wireless Network Connection Status
Bluetooth Connections
Using Bluetooth technology
To establish a Bluetooth connection
Establishing wireless connections
Wireless Device Switch window appears
Bluetooth Devices
Add Bluetooth Device Wizard
Add Bluetooth Device Wizard
Renaming the Bluetooth USB Device
To rename the Bluetooth USB device
USB Bluetooth Device Properties
Setting Bluetooth preferences
To disconnect or remove a device
Disconnecting a Bluetooth device
Additional information
Creating CDs / DVDs with Sony Software
CDs and DVDs
CDs and DVDs
Click to DVD
Picture & Video DVDs
SonicStage
Music CDs
SonicStage Mastering Studio
Sonic RecordNow
Data Backup
To insert a disc
Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs
Opening the Drive Tray
Inserting a Disc
Page
Optical Drive Media disc Support
Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs
To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs
To enable the audio feature
Playing CDs
To play an audio CD
Page
Copying files to CDs
CD Drive
CD Writing Wizard
Page
Playing DVDs
Connecting a TV to the Computer
Connecting your computer to a TV
To connect a TV to your computer
To connect a TV to the port replicator
Page
To play a DVD
Playing DVDs on a TV
Disconnecting your computer from a TV
Playing DVDs on your computer
To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW
Copying files to DVDs available on selected models only
Printer Connections
Connecting a USB Printer
Connecting a USB Printer
To connect a USB printer
Connecting a Parallel Printer
To connect a parallel port printer
Connecting a Parallel Printer
Configuring printer settings
To configure printer settings for a parallel port printer
Selecting a Printer Port
To disconnect a printer
Disconnecting a Printer
Using Memory Stick Media
About Memory Stick media
Inserting Memory Stick media
To insert Memory Stick media
Inserting Memory Stick Media
Viewing the contents
Protecting data on Memory Stick media
Using the Write-Protect Tab
Formatting Memory Stick media
To remove Memory Stick media
Removing Memory Stick media
Floppy Disk Drives
Using a Floppy Disk Drive
Floppy Disk Drives
Connecting a floppy disk drive
Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive
To connect a USB floppy disk drive
To insert a floppy disk
Inserting and removing floppy disks
Inserting a Floppy Disk
To remove a floppy disk
Protecting floppy disks
Disconnecting a floppy disk drive
Storing a Floppy Disk Drive
Storing a floppy disk drive
Using PC Cards
Inserting PC Cards
To insert a PC Card
Inserting a PC Card
Inserting PC Cards
Removing PC Cards
To remove a PC Card while your computer is on
To remove a PC Card while the computer is off
Audio and Video Connections
Using i.LINK Digital Video Recorders
Audio and Video Connections
Connecting an i.LINK Digital Video Camera Recorder
Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder
Before you connect an i.LINK digital video recorder
To connect an i.LINK digital video recorder
Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder
To view images
Using a digital video camera recorder
Using Computer Monitors and Projectors
To connect a computer monitor
Connecting a computer monitor
Connecting a Computer Monitor
Connecting a multimedia device
Connecting a Projector
To connect a multimedia computer monitor or projector
Page
Selecting a display
To adjust the screen resolution
Shortcut keys Result
Click Appearance and Themes and then click Display
Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector
Using Speakers
Connecting Speakers
Connecting speakers
Disconnecting speakers
To adjust the sound using the Volume icon
Adjusting the sound
Locating the Sound Buttons
Sound device Function
Page
Enabling the sound
Using Microphones
Connecting a Microphone
Connecting a microphone
Disconnecting a microphone
To adjust the volume for recording sound
Using a microphone to record sound
To record from a microphone
Recording Control window
Locating Ports and Jacks
Connecting the Port Replicator
Composite Audio In jacks
Connecting the Port Replicator
Composite Audio In jacks
Connecting the Port Replicator
Connecting a Port Replicator
Sliding the Port Replicator Cover
Securing the Port Replicator
Connecting the AC Adapter to the Port Replicator
Disconnecting the Port Replicator
Disconnecting a Port Replicator
To disconnect the port replicator
TV Connections
Setting Up TV Connections
Connecting to standard cable access Catv Option
To set up TV connections
To connect in Catv mode Option
TV coaxial cable
To connect in standard antenna mode air
Connecting to a standard antenna
To connect in STB mode Option
Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box STB
To connect in STB mode Option
To connect a compatible VCR or camcorder
Setting up additional equipment
To connect with an S Video cable
To connect with an audio cable Dual RCA plugs
Connecting the Remote Control
Remote Control
About the Remote Control
Recd TV button
Volume button
Pictures button
Menu button
Pause button
Play button
Stop button
Music button
Inserting batteries into the remote control
To set up the remote control
Connecting the speakers with built-in infrared receiver
Connecting the Speakers
Page
Setting up Vaio Zone for TV viewing
Setting your computers time and date
To start Vaio Zone software with the remote control
Starting Vaio Zone software
Vaio Zone main window
Starting the setup wizard first time use
Vaio Zone Setup wizard
Vaio Zone Setup wizard TV channel scan
Vaio Zone Setup wizard Scanning complete
Vaio Zone Setup wizard Channel scanning in process
Vaio Zone Setup wizard Set up electronic TV program guide
IEPG Channel Setup appears
IEPG Channel Setup Step
IEPG Channel Setup Step
Locating Vaio Zone software Help
Additional information about Vaio Zone software
Memory Upgrades
Precautions and Procedures
Removing and Installing Memory Modules
Option
Installing a New Memory Module
Removing the Bottom Screws
Removing a Memory Module
Page
Keyboard tab locations
Lifting the keyboard
Installing a New Memory Module
To check your systems memory
Confirming Added Memory Capacity
Troubleshooting
Computer
What do I do if my computer wont start?
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Enter
Select Ok, and press Enter. The computer restarts
What do I do if my computer stops responding?
Why wont my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode?
To lower the CPU speed using the power schemes1
Why is the sound of my computers fan so loud?
Page
Why dont my changes appear on the computer screen LCD?
To use the Automatic Updates feature
Automatic Updates feature
To visit the Windows Updates Web site
System Security
System Security
How do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated?
To download and install the latest security update
Norton Internet Security window appears
How do I know when the battery is charged?
Battery
Battery
When is the computer using AC power?
When should I recharge the battery?
When should I replace the battery?
Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm?
Page
Why doesnt my computer enter Hibernate mode?
Internet
Why doesnt my modem work?
Internet
Why is my modem connection slow?
Networking
Why cant my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point?
Networking
Why cant I access the Internet?
Why is the data transfer speed slow?
Page
How do I avoid data transfer interruptions?
Can I connect to an Ieee 802.11a device?
What are channels?
Page
Why cant other Bluetooth devices discover my computer?
Bluetooth Technology
Bluetooth Technology
Why cant other Bluetooth devices connect to my computer?
Bluetooth Devices window appears
Why is my Bluetooth connection slow?
Page
How do I maintain CDs and DVDs?
CDs and DVDs
CDs and DVDs
Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?
What do I do if the drive tray wont open?
Page
Why did the computer screen LCD go blank?
Why cant I view the entire DVD video display on a TV screen?
How do I adjust the image on the TV screen?
How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen?
How do I switch the computer screen LCD from LCD to TV?
Why cant I print a document?
Printing
Click Printers and Other Hardware Click Printers and Faxes
Printing
Microphone
Why doesnt my microphone work?
Microphone
What do I do if the computer doesnt recognize the mouse?
Mouse
Mouse
Page
Speakers
Why wont my speakers work?
Speakers
Why cant I hear sound from my speakers?
Why is the noise distorted when using Vaio Zone software?
What do I do if the touch pad does not work?
Touch pad
Touch pad
How do I change the left and right button assignments?
Floppy Disks
Floppy Disks
Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk?
PC Cards
Why doesnt my PC Card work?
PC Cards
Why doesnt my computer recognize attached devices?
Why cant I insert my PC Card?
Audio/Video
Why cant I use the DV recorder?
Audio/Video
TV connections
TV connections
Memory Stick Media
Why cant I open my image files?
Memory Stick Media
Why cant I save music files onto my Memory Stick media?
Page
How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media?
How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media?
Support Options
Sony Support Information
Vaio Computer Documentation
Program Guides and Help Files
Click to DVD
Program Support Information
Sony Electronics Inc
SpySubtract
WinDVD for Vaio
