Sony VGN-FJ1S Manual do Utilizador

NUser GuidePersonal ComputerVGN-FJ series

10nNBefore UseErgonomic ConsiderationsYou will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should

100nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer6 Remove the memory module:❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1).The memory module is released.❑ Make

101nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place.!Do not touch any oth

102nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerViewing the Amount of MemoryTo view the amount of memory1 Turn on the computer.2 Click Start, point to All Programs,

103nNPrecautionsPrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage.❑ On Handl

104nNPrecautionsOn Handling the LCD Screen❑ Do not leave the LCD facing the sun. This could damage the LCD. Be careful when using the computer near a

105nNPrecautionsOn Using the Power Source❑ See the printed Specifications Guide to check the power operation of your model.❑ Do not share the AC outle

106nNPrecautionsOn Handling Your Computer❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do n

107nNPrecautions❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.❑ If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may c

108nNPrecautionsOn Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera❑ Do not touch the front mirror plate over the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it ma

109nNPrecautionsOn Handling Discs❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc.❑ Do not drop or bend the disc.❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a dis

11nNBefore Use❑ Viewing angle of the computer's display – Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye st

110nNPrecautionsOn Using the Battery Pack❑ Do not leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60°C, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direc

111nNPrecautionsOn Using Headphones❑ Road safety – Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a t

112nNPrecautionsOn Handling the Hard DiskThe hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time. However, it can be easily

113nNTroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer. Many problems hav

114nNTroubleshootingTroubleshooting the optical disc driveMy optical disc drive tray does not open❑ Make sure the computer is turned on and press the

115nNTroubleshootingI cannot play a DVD❑ If a region code warning appears when you are using your DVD player, it could be that the DVD you are trying

116nNTroubleshootingI cannot play a DVD when using two screens❑ You will not have a problem in the following situations:❑ When you use a CRT or an LCD

117nNTroubleshootingTroubleshooting PC CardsMy PC Card is not workingMake sure the PC Card is compatible with your version of Windows.

118nNTroubleshootingTroubleshooting the modemMy modem does not work or cannot establish a connection❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into the co

119nNTroubleshootingMy modem connection is slowMany factors influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with tel

12nNGetting StartedGetting StartedThis section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer.❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13)❑ Abo

120nNTroubleshootingTroubleshooting Wireless LANI cannot use the Wireless LAN functionalityCheck if the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is turned on a

121nNTroubleshootingThe data transfer speed is slow❑ The maximum communication speed can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the c

122nNTroubleshootingI cannot use a Wireless LAN networkCheck if the Wireless Zero Configuration service is active.To check the status of the Wireless

123nNTroubleshootingTroubleshooting Power ManagementThe power management setting is not respondingThe computer's operating system may become unst

124nNTroubleshootingTroubleshooting External DisplaysI cannot use the Plug and Display functionDepending on the external display or the way it is conn

125nNTroubleshootingThe external display with the DVI-D port does not display properlyThis troubleshooting entry applies to selected models only. See

126nNTroubleshootingTroubleshooting Sound (Speaker)My speakers are not producing sound❑ The built-in speakers may be turned off. Press the Fn+F2 keys

127nNTroubleshootingTroubleshooting Sound (Microphone)My microphone does not workIf you are using an external microphone, check that the microphone is

128nNTroubleshootingTroubleshooting Floppy DisksMy USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk❑ The floppy disk is write-protected. Disable th

129nNTroubleshootingTroubleshooting Printers❑ Make sure that the printer driver supports Windows XP.Ask the manufacturer of your printer for the drive

13nNGetting StartedLocating Controls and PortsTake a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.!The following illustratio

130nNTroubleshooting❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer, disabling the functions on the computer may enable

131nNTroubleshootingTroubleshooting i.LINK DevicesI cannot establish an i.LINK connection between two VAIO computers❑ You must have administrator righ

132nNTroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Built-in MOTION EYE CameraThe viewer window shows no images or poor-quality images❑ The built-in MOTION EYE ca

133nNTroubleshootingMovie playback shows dropped frames when my computer is running on the batteryThe battery is running out of power. Connect the com

134nNTroubleshootingI cannot use the built-in MOTION EYE camera❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application

135nNSupport OptionsSupport OptionsThe section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your computer.Sony Support Informati

136nNSupport Optionse-SupportWhat is e-Support?You have searched our user guides and web site (www.vaio-link.com) but have not found an answer to your

137nNSupport OptionsCan I submit my questions at any time?Yes, you can submit your questions 24/7, but please keep in mind that our e-Support Team can

138nNSupport OptionsTrademarksSony, Battery Checker, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, HotKey Utility, Keyboard Utility, Memory Stick Formatter, PictureGear

139nNSupport OptionsAll other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are n

14nNGetting StartedFrontA Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 32)B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20)C Internal microphone (monaural)D LCD sc

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15nNGetting StartedASpeakersB Num lock indicator (page 20)C Caps lock indicator (page 20)D Scroll lock indicator (page 20)E S1/S2 buttons (page 31)F P

16nNGetting StartedBackA Battery connector (page 22)

17nNGetting StartedRightA Headphones jack (page 64)B Microphone jack (page 74)C AV Out jack (page 68)D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 75)E Optica

18nNGetting StartedLeftA Network (Ethernet) port *1 (page 82)B Modem port (page 48)C i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 port (page 80)D Air ventE Monitor (VGA) p

19nNGetting StartedBottom A Port replicator connector (page 60)B Air vents

2nNContentsBefore Use ...

20nNGetting StartedAbout the Indicator LightsYour computer is equipped with the following indicator lights. Indicator FunctionsPower 1 Illuminates whe

21nNGetting StartedConnecting a Power SourceYou can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer.Using

22nNGetting StartedUsing the Battery PackThe battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.Installing the Batt

23nNGetting StartedCharging the Battery PackThe battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.To charge the ba

24nNGetting Started✍When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights blink.Keep the battery pack in the computer

25nNGetting StartedRemoving the Battery Pack!You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC ada

26nNGetting StartedShutting Down Your Computer SafelyTo avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below.To

27nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing Your VAIO ComputerOnce you have read and followed the information in the printed Specifications Guide, you can start

28nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the KeyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model

29nNUsing Your VAIO Computer Fn + (F10): zoomChanges the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view.✍The default resolutions of the stand

3nNUsing Peripheral Devices...

30nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Touch PadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). You can point to, select, drag, and

31nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing Special-function ButtonsYour computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the com

32nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Built-in MOTION EYE CameraThe built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to interactive communication s

33nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Optical Disc DriveYour computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.To insert a disc1 Turn on the computer.2

34nNUsing Your VAIO Computer4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently.!Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in a power saving mode (Stan

35nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerReading and Writing CDs and DVDsYour computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on the model you purchased. Check

36nNUsing Your VAIO Computer✍Supports writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW version 1.1/1.2.Supports writing to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD

37nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerNotes on playing DVDsTo achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations.❑ You can p

38nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerPlaying CDsTo play an audio CD1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you

39nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerCopying Files to CDsTo determine which type of CD your computer supports, see Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 35).T

4nNOn Handling Discs ...

40nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerPlaying DVDsTo play a DVD1 Close all open programs.2 Insert the DVD into the optical disc drive.3 Click Start and point to

41nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing PC CardsPC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices to your computer.Inserting a PC Card!Some PC Cards o

42nNUsing Your VAIO Computer✍Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. For

43nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerRemoving a PC CardFollow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on. If it is not removed properly, y

44nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Memory Stick MediaYour computer supports the Memory Stick media. Memory Stick media is a compact, portable, and

45nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerInserting a Memory Stick MediaThere are two ways you can insert a Memory Stick media into your computer:❑ Using the Memory

46nNUsing Your VAIO Computer✍The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick combo slot that is compatible with bot

47nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerRemoving a Memory Stick MediaTo remove a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot1 Check that the Memory Stick

48nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the InternetSetting Up a Dial-up Internet ConnectionBefore you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect your

49nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing Wireless LAN (WLAN)Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality com

5nNBefore UseBefore UseCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leadin

50nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerKey Integrity Protocol) in addition to user authentication using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)). Dat

51nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerCommunicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc)An ad-hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by t

52nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerTo communicate without an Access Point (ad-hoc)1 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.The WIRELESS LAN indicator li

53nNUsing Your VAIO Computer13 Enter exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation.14 Select the check box This is a computer-to-computer (ad h

54nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerTo disconnect from a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network1 Click Start and then Control Panel.2 Click Network and Interne

55nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerCommunicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired l

56nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerTo connect to a wireless network1 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up.On mode

57nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerWireless LAN Channel SelectionIn an 802.11b/g configuration, channel 1 to 13 can be used.(a) With an Access Point ("I

58nNUsing Your VAIO Computer✍The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by other various devices. Although technologie

59nNUsing Peripheral DevicesUsing Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer.❑ Connecting

6nNBefore UseENERGY STARAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.The In

60nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a Port ReplicatorAttaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer, su

61nNUsing Peripheral DevicesAttaching Your Computer to the Port ReplicatorTo attach your computer to the port replicator1 Disconnect all peripherals f

62nNUsing Peripheral Devices5 Align the bottom connector of the computer with the connector on the port replicator and push down until it clicks into

63nNUsing Peripheral DevicesDisconnecting Your Computer from the Port Replicator!To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off the computer bef

64nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting External SpeakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers.To connect

65nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your computer. For example, you can use the computer

66nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a Computer DisplayYou can connect a computer display (monitor) either directly to your computer or via the (opt

67nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a Multimedia Computer DisplayYou can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and

68nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a TVYou can connect a TV to your computer.To connect a TV to the computer1 Plug the power cord of the TV (1) in

69nNUsing Peripheral Devices✍See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use.If the display resolution of th

7nNBefore UseDocumentationYour documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.Guides are provided in PDF for

70nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a ProjectorYou can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) directly to your computer or via t

71nNUsing Peripheral DevicesSelecting Display ModesYou can select which display to be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop mo

72nNUsing Peripheral DevicesUsing the Multiple Monitors FunctionThe Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop acros

73nNUsing Peripheral DevicesTo select the Multiple Monitors mode1 Right-click on the desktop to display the context menu.2 Click Graphics Properties.3

74nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting an External MicrophoneIf you need to use a sound input device (for example, to chat on the Internet) you need t

75nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceTo prevent your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the followi

76nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a USB Floppy Disk DriveYou can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer.To connect a US

77nNUsing Peripheral DevicesDisconnecting a USB floppy disk driveYou can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on or off. Disconnect

78nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a PrinterYou can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.Connecting a Printer

79nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a Printer Using the Printer PortTo connect a printer using the printer port1 Plug the printer power cord (1) in

8nNBefore UseNon-printed DocumentationMy Club VAIOIn My Club VAIO you can find:Documentation, which gives you:❑ Access to the User Guide. This manual

80nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting an i.LINK DeviceNotes on connecting i.LINK devices❑ The computer includes an i.LINK (IEEE1394) port, which you

81nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderTo connect a digital video camera recorder1 Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (1)

82nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting to a Network (LAN)You can connect your computer to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks via an Ethernet network ca

83nNUsing Peripheral Devices!Telephone lines cannot be connected to the Network (LAN) connector on your computer.If the Network (LAN) connector is con

84nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerThis section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your computer. Among

85nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerSetting the PasswordUse one of the BIOS functions to set the password.Once you have set the password, you will have

86nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerAdding the Power-on Password!Once you have set the power-on password, you cannot start the computer without entering

87nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerChanging/Removing the Power-on PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the F

88nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerSetting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control CenterThe VAIO Control Center utility allows you to consult system inform

89nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Power Saving ModesWhen you use a battery as the power source for your computer, you can take advantage of

9nNBefore UseHelp and Support CenterHelp and Support Center is a comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help yo

90nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerUsing Standby ModeStandby mode turns off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumptio

91nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerTo change the Standby mode settings1 Click Start and then Control Panel.2 Click Performance and Maintenance.3 Click

92nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerUsing Hibernate ModeIn Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off. Ev

93nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer✍If you do not use the computer for a long period of time, put the computer into Hibernate mode. This power saving m

94nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerManaging Power with VAIO Power ManagementPower management helps you to set up power schemes for running on AC power

95nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerActivating VAIO Power Management Power SchemesVAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes. Each

96nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerYour computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors t

97nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerAdding and Removing MemoryIf you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by ins

98nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer❑ Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electro

99nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerRemoving and Installing a Memory ModuleTo change or add a memory module1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all per