Sony VGX-XL302 Manual do Utilizador

NUser GuidePersonal ComputerVGX-XL series

10nNBefore UseWindows Help and SupportWindows Help and Support is a comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help

100nNPrecautionsPrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage.❑ On

101nNPrecautionsOn Using the Power Source❑ See the online Specifications to check the power operation of your model.❑ Do not share the AC outlet with

102nNPrecautionsOn Handling Your Computer❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do n

103nNPrecautions❑ Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat from building up. The internal heat will cause your computer to malfunctio

104nNPrecautionsOn Handling Floppy Disks❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk.❑ Keep floppy disks away from magne

105nNPrecautionsOn 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

106nNPrecautions❑ An 8cm disc adapter exclusively designed for your model is provided for use of 8cm discs on your computer.❑ Be sure to attach the ad

107nNPrecautionsOn Using HeadphonesPreventing hearing damage – Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud

108nNPrecautionsOn 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

109nNTroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problem

11nNGetting StartedGetting StartedThis section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer.❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12)❑ Abo

110nNTroubleshootingComputerWhat should I do if my computer does not start?❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turne

111nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer?If the message "Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to

112nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if power indicator lights but my display stays blank?❑ Make sure the proper input for your display (TV, DVI-D mon

113nNTroubleshootingWhy doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode?Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the comput

114nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing?❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches

115nNTroubleshootingSystem SecurityThis section provides information about keeping your computer operating smoothly and protecting against potential t

116nNTroubleshootingNetworkingWhat should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?❑ Connection availability is affected by d

117nNTroubleshootingWhy is the data transfer speed slow?❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between device

118nNTroubleshootingWhat are channels?❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN acces

119nNTroubleshootingOptical DiscsWhy does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or d

12nNGetting StartedLocating Controls and PortsTake a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.FrontA Power buttonB Power

120nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if I cannot play a CD or DVD properly on my computer?❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive

121nNTroubleshooting6 Double-click the desired drive.You can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details.7 Cl

122nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if I cannot write data to CD media?❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launc

123nNTroubleshootingDisplayWhat should I do if my TV stays blank?❑ Make sure that both power cords of your computer and TV are securely plugged into p

124nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if I have undesirable symptoms when playing movies on my TV that is connected with a component video cable?The fo

125nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if my TV shows distorted images?❑ Make sure that your computer and TV are properly connected.❑ If your TV is conn

126nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if my TV does not show a clear view of the Windows desktop?Depending on your TV, it may not be capable of display

127nNTroubleshootingPrintingWhat should I do if I cannot print a document?❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected

128nNTroubleshootingMicrophoneWhat should I do if my microphone does not work?❑ If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is t

129nNTroubleshootingSpeakersWhat should I do if I cannot hear sound from my speakers?❑ If you are using a program that has its own volume control, mak

13nNGetting StartedBackA HDMI OUT port (page 15)B Composite Audio In (L / R) jacksConnect an AV device, such as a VCR.C Composite Video In jacksConnec

130nNTroubleshootingKeyboardWhat should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?The language layout of your computer's keyboard is labeled on

131nNTroubleshootingTouch PadWhat should I do if the touch pad does not work?❑ You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to your

132nNTroubleshootingFloppy DisksWhy doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected?Your computer does

133nNTroubleshootingAudio/VideoWhat should I do if I cannot use my DV camcorder?If the message appears to indicate DV equipment seems to be disconnect

134nNTroubleshootingMemory Stick MediaWhat should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on other devices?Y

135nNTroubleshootingPeripheralsWhat should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on and using its own

136nNSupport OptionsSupport OptionsThe section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer.Sony Support Info

137nNSupport Optionse-SupportWhat is e-Support?You have searched our user guides and Web site (http://www.vaio-link.com) but have not found an answer

138nNSupport 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

139nNSupport OptionsTrademarksSony, Battery Checker, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, SonicStage CP, SonicStage Mastering Studio, VAIO Control Center, VAIO

14nNGetting StartedAbout the Indicator LightsYour computer is equipped with the following indicator lights. Indicator FunctionsPower 1 The indication

140nNSupport OptionsHDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.All oth

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15nNGetting StartedConnecting a Display (TV)You can connect an HDMI-compatible TV directly to your computer.✍If your TV is equipped with a DVI-D port,

16nNGetting Started!If your TV is equipped with an HDMI port and a DVI-D port, we recommend that you use the HDMI port.The HDMI cable carries both vid

17nNGetting StartedConnecting the Power CordYour computer's power cord must be plugged into an AC power source, such as an AC wall outlet, surge

18nNGetting Started✍To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the power cord.Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.

19nNGetting StartedShutting Down Your Computer SafelyTo avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below.To

2nNContentsBefore Use ...

20nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing Your VAIO ComputerThis section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer.❑ Using the Keyboard (p

21nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the KeyboardA wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement

22nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerGIndicators (Battery): turns on while the AA batteries for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to when t

23nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerA Keyboard feetFlip open to adjust the keyboard angle.B Battery compartmentStorage compartment for the AA batteries.C POIN

24nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerBefore you use the keyboardFour AA alkaline batteries are supplied with your computer for use in the wireless keyboard. Be

25nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerTo connect the wireless keyboard!To connect your wireless keyboard, it must be located within a range of 30 cm to 1 m from

26nNUsing Your VAIO Computer✍You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in the indicator window on the wireless keyboard for its battery power level

27nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Touch PadYou can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad.Action Description

28nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerIf you want to use a mouse, instead of the touch pad, as your pointing device, you can disable the touch pad on the wirele

29nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Optical Disc DriveYour computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.To insert a disc!Be sure to attach the su

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30nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerTo remove a disc!When your computer is in Sleep mode, pressing the drive eject button automatically brings the computer ba

31nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerReading and Writing Optical DiscsYour computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on the model you purchased. Check

32nNUsing Your VAIO Computer!This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Sta

33nNUsing Your VAIO Computer✍8cm disc writing is not supported.Except the Blu-ray Disc drive, all other optical disc drives are capable of reading 8cm

34nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerNotes on writing data to a disc❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (e.g. Click to DVD) Othe

35nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerNotes on playing discsTo achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations.❑ Close al

36nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerPlaying CDsTo play an audio CD1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click

37nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerPlaying DVDsTo play a DVD1 Close all running software applications.2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive.3 If nothing

38nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the TV FunctionYour computer may have two hybrid TV tuner boards installed along with the Microsoft Windows Vista Ho

39nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Remote CommanderA remote commander is supplied with your computer for using Media Center features, including TV

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40nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerAPause X buttonPress to pause media playback. Press again to resume playback.Stop x buttonPress to stop media playback or

41nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerEGuide buttonPress to view the TV program guide for your area.F Alphanumeric buttonsPress to select specific channels or e

42nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerControlling your TV volume with the supplied remote commanderYou can change the volume on your TV with the supplied remote

43nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerBefore you use the remote commanderBefore using the remote commander, you need to insert the supplied AA manganese batteri

44nNUsing Your VAIO Computer3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the remote commander.4 Put the battery cover back on the remote commander and

45nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerSetting up Windows Media CenterThe first time you launch Windows Media Center, the setup wizard will pop up. To configure

46nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Memory Stick MediaYour computer supports the Memory Stick media. Memory Stick media is a compact, portable, and

47nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerInserting a Memory Stick MediaTo insert a Memory Stick media1 Flip the front panel down, using your fingertip.2 Locate the

48nNUsing Your VAIO Computer!Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot. T

49nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerTo format a Memory Stick mediaThe Memory Stick media has been formatted in the factory default setting and is ready for us

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 Computer6 At the confirmation prompt, click OK.The formatting process starts.!It may take time to format the Memory Stick media de

51nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerRemoving a Memory Stick MediaTo remove a Memory Stick media1 Flip the front panel down, using your fingertip.2 Check that

52nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing Other Memory CardsIn addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with three other mem

53nNUsing Your VAIO Computer!Always insert the correct memory card into the appropriate memory card slot.SD memory cards with capacity of over 2 GB, s

54nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerInserting a Memory CardTo insert a memory card1 Flip the front panel down, using your fingertip.Do not use force to open t

55nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerRemoving a Memory Card!Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is on. The card or its data may

56nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the InternetTo use the Internet, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, an

57nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing Wireless LAN (WLAN)Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality com

58nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerWireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802.11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802.11b or g standard cannot communicate

59nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerConnecting the WLAN AntennaTo use the wireless LAN functionality on your computer, you must connect the supplied WLAN ante

6nNBefore UseNotice© 2007 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reprodu

60nNUsing Your VAIO Computer✍For better reception, if needed, you may mount the wireless LAN antenna to a wall using the supplied screw.

61nNUsing 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

62nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerTo communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)1 Double-click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch windo

63nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerCommunicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired l

64nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerTo connect to a wireless network1 Make sure an access point is set up.See the manual that came with your access point for

65nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerStopping Wireless LAN CommunicationsTo stop wireless LAN communications, double-click on the taskbar to display the Wire

66nNUsing Peripheral DevicesUsing Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer.❑ Conne

67nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device✍You need to flip the front panel down, using your fingertip, to access the

68nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a USB Floppy Disk DriveYou can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer.To connect a US

69nNUsing Peripheral DevicesDisconnecting a USB floppy disk driveYou can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off. Disconnec

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

71nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting an i.LINK DeviceNotes on connecting i.LINK devices❑ Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you ca

72nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a Digital Video Camcorder✍You need to flip the front panel down, using your fingertip, to access the i.LINK por

73nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting to a Network (LAN)You can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with an Etherne

74nNUsing Peripheral Devices!Telephone lines cannot be connected to the network (LAN) connector on your computer.If the network (LAN) connector is con

75nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerThis section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.

76nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerSetting the PasswordUse one of the BIOS functions to set the password.Once you have set the password, you will have

77nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerTo add the power-on password1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears.The BIOS setup scre

78nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerChanging/Removing the Power-on PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the F

79nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerSetting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control CenterThe VAIO Control Center utility allows you to consult system inform

8nNBefore UsePrinted Documentation❑ A Setting Up Poster — Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO.❑ Troubleshooting Guide — Cont

80nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Power Saving ModesIn addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices,

81nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerUsing Sleep ModeSleep mode temporarily suspends the entire system operations for lower power consumption. The orange

82nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerYour VAIO computer, memory modules, add-on cards, and hard disk drives use high precision

83nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerBefore Upgrading Your ComputerThe upgrading procedures described in this section assume that you are familiar with the

84nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerOpening and Closing the ComputerWhen you access memory modules, add-on cards, and hard disks inside your computer, you

85nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer

86nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerClosing the ComputerTo replace the top panel1 Place the top panel on the computer and slide it toward the front.2 Tigh

87nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerAdding and Removing MemoryIf you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the memory by ins

88nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer❑ Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from electros

89nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerRemoving and Installing a Memory ModuleTo change or add a memory module1 Remove the side panel.See Opening the Compute

9nNBefore UseMy Club VAIOIn My Club VAIO you can find:Documentation, which gives you:❑ Access to the User Guide. This manual explains the features of

90nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer6 Push down on the latches (3), located on both sides of the module, to gently eject it from the slot.7 Grasp the memo

91nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer9 Locate the center notch (4) on the bottom edge of the memory module and align it to the center bump in the open modu

92nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerViewing the Amount of MemoryTo view the amount of memory1 Turn on the computer.2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO C

93nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerInstalling the Hard Disk DriveYour computer is equipped with open internal bays to hold additional 3.5-inch hard disk

94nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerMake sure you disconnect your computer and peripheral devices from the power sources before installing or removing a h

95nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerInstalling an Additional Hard Disk DriveYou can install a total of three (one preinstalled and two additional) SATA ha

96nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer5 Remove the screws, pull the drive holder handle (2) straight up from the chassis, and slide out the drive holder (3)

97nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer7 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on each side of the drive holder.!New hard disk

98nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer10 Replace the drive holder.11 Replace the inside support panel and tighten the screws.12 Replace the top panel.See C

99nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerIdentifying the Additional Hard Disk SpaceWhen you initialize the new hard disk, it must be configured as an extended