Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User Operation & User’s Manual

Text of Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User User Guide:

• Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices to save power, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action.  Standby — Saves the state of the system and peripheral devi

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. To use your computer immediately, use the supplied AC adapter as the power source. While the computer uses AC power it automatically charges the battery if it is inserted. See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your battery.  Connecting the AC adapter  Turning on the computer Page 9

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, Frequently asked questions Why can't I establish a connection between two VAIO computers?  Your computer may not recognize an i.LINK 1 connection if the i.LINK cable is not plugged securely into the i.LINK ports. Disconnect the i.LINK cable and securely reconnect it to both computers. If neither computer responds after a few moments, restart both computers.  If the computers do not recognize the i.LINK connection after resuming from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), restart both computers. For more information, see Connecting VAIO computers. 1 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product c ont

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, Disconnecting a floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. To disconnect a floppy disk drive when the computer is on 1. Close all programs that access the floppy disk. 2. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears. 3. Click to select the floppy disk drive in the Hardware devices window, if it is not already selected. 4. Click Stop. The Stop a H

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, Customizing the touch pad Sony Notebook Setup lets you customize, enable, or disable the touch pad. Open the Mouse Properties dialog box to set your touch pad and mouse preferences, such as changing pointers, enabling or disabling the tapping feature, clicking both buttons simultaneously, and adjusting the touch pad speed. To customize the touch pad and mouse 1. Right-click the Touchpad icon on the Taskbar Notification area, and click Mouse Properties from the shortcut menu. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. 2. Click Apply once you have set your preferences. To enable the touch pad 1. Press the Windows key . The Start menu appears. 2. Press P until All Programs is selec

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, Playing and Writing to CDs and DVDs  Playing CDs  Writing to CDs  Playing DVDs  Writing to DVDs (on selected models only)  Frequently asked questions Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of optical drive installed on your computer and use the table below to see which types of media your optical drive supports. Optical Drive Media (disc) Support CD-ROM Plays CD, CD-R, and CD-RW CD-RW Plays CD, CD-R,

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, Using the Touch Pad A pointing device called a touch pad is located in front of the keyboard. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touch pad.  Describing the touch pad  Customizing the touch pad  Frequently asked questions Page 86

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, Formatting Memory Stick media Memory Stick ® media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it. If you need to reformat Memory Stick media, use the Memory Stick Formatter that is preinstalled on your computer. For more information about using Memory Stick Formatter, refer to Formatter Help. Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data, previously saved to it. Before you reformat Memory Stick media, confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep. Back up important data before formatting the media. To format Memory

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, Write-protecting Memory Stick media Memory Stick ® media is designed with a write-protect tab to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write-protection. When the write-protect tab of the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK, data cannot be recorded or erased. Write-protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. Write-protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick media. Using the Write-Protect Tab Page 94

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, TV viewing, recording, and playback experiences. You can watch and record your favorite TV programs from your computer, create custom playlists, and play your Video Capsules on other compatible computers. Giga Pocket ® Personal Video Recorder enables your computer, TV, VCR, and other video player devices to work in harmony. Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ImageStation ® Sony Electronics, Inc. With ImageStation ® online service, you can store, organize, and share your photos and video clips online. ImageStation online service membership is free (except for transactions) and includes unlimited storage of digita

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve some basic problems you may encounter when using your computer. For more troubleshooting topics refer to the VAIO ® Computer User Guide. Many problems have simple solutions, so refer to these sources before you contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport).  Troubleshooting Your Computer Page 161

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, Using wireless network connections (selected models only) A wireless local area network (LAN) is a network in which you can connect to a LAN through a wireless (radio) connection. You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to set up a LAN. The wireless LAN access point is designed for building a wireless LAN environment. Because a wireless LAN configuration requires no wiring, you can operate multiple computers more freely than ever before. Your computer is equipped with a built-in mini PCI card that allows for wireless connections. For information about your computer's wireless capabilities, se

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, Storing Your Computer  Do not use or store your computer in a location subject to:  Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts  Direct sunlight  Excessive dust  Moisture or rain  Mechanical vibration or shock  Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded  Ambient temperature higher than 95ºF (35ºC) or less than 40ºF (5ºC)  High humidity  Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. When running, the computer's electromagnetic field

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, HDD Standby Timer Controls the time it takes the system to turn off power to the hard disk drive when the system is idle. This setting only turns off power to the hard disk drive. 1 Slows the processor speed. O n selected models only. Page 24

• Conserving Battery Power You may use the power saving modes and PowerPanel utility or power schemes to conserve battery power. Conserving battery power may significantly extend your computing time, depending on how you use your computer.  Using power saving modes  Using PowerPanel utility  Frequently asked questions Page 20

• Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. The New Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account. When you connect to the Internet, you can register your VAIO ® comp

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, Enabling the audio feature If you do not hear sound when playing a CD or DVD, you may need to enable the audio feature. To enable the audio feature 1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. The System Properties window appears. 3. Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. The Device Manager window, which lists the hardware devices, appears. 4. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives 1 . 5. Double-click the listed drive name, and click the Properties tab. 6. Cl

• Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats You can change your operating system's number, currency, time, and date formats to coordinate with your chosen country or language settings. To change these formats 1. Click Start on the Windows taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click Date, Time, Language and Regional Options, and click Regional and La

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, Disconnecting a Port Replicator Disconnecting a port replicator when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) or the battery power is low may result in data loss or a computer malfunction. You can disconnect a port replicator when the computer is on or off. When the battery is low, turn off the computer before you disconnect a port replicator. To disconnect a port replicator 1. Close any active programs to prevent data loss. 2. Pull the release latches on each side of the port replicator to release the computer from the port replicator. Releasing a Computer from a Port Replicator 3. Lift the computer away from the port replicator. Disconnecting a Por

• Connecting a mouse or keyboard Your computer can be on or off when connecting a universal serial bus (USB) mouse or keyboard. If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on, you may need to restart the computer for it to recognize the device. See Frequently asked questions for more information. To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer 1. Plug

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, 11. Click to select This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used. 12. Click OK. The network name appears in the Preferred networks list box. 13. Click Advanced. The Advanced dialog box appears. Advanced 14. Click to select Computer-to-computer {ad hoc} networks only, and then click Close. To disconnect from a wireless network  For computers with built-in wireless LAN functionality, move the Wireless LAN switch to OFF. Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in data loss. To disconnect from a computer-to-computer

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers, you can use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other computer. You can also print from a printer attached to either computer. To connect VAIO computers 1. Plug one end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on each computer. 2. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 3. Click Network and Internet Connections, and click Set up or change your home or small office network. The Network Setup Wizard appears. Network Setup Wizard 4. Follow the on-screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5. When you are prompted, type in a unique co

• Sony PCG-Z1WAMP1 VAIO User, 1. From the Start menu, click Control Panel. 2. Click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Wireless Link. The Wireless Link window appears. 3. On the Bluetooth tab, click Options. The Bluetooth Options window appears. 4. In the Authentication Agent box, click to select the Enable Authentication Agent check box. Click OK. Why is my Bluetooth connection slow?  Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to the device to which it is connected.  Identify and remove obstacles between your computer and the device to which it is connected.  Large file

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