Sony VGN-FS115M Betriebsanweisung

NUser GuideVGN-FS Series

10nNWelcomeIn My Info Centre you can also find:Further sources1 Go to Start > Help and Support for VAIO support information as well as tips and tri

100nNCustomising your computer4 In the Advanced tab of the Regional and Language Options window, select your language from the Language for non-Unicod

101nNCustomising your computerTo change the keyboard layout, proceed as follows:1 Click Start and then Control Panel.2 In the Control Panel window, do

102nNCustomising your computerConfiguring your modemBefore you can start using your internal modem (not all modem are built-in), or each time you use

103nNCustomising your computerUpdating the modem driverIf you need to update the modem driver for any reason, proceed as follows:1 Click the Start but

104nNCustomising your computerSetting a Sony wallpaperYour Sony VAIO computer offers you, among many other features, a choice of wallpapers.You can ch

105nNCustomising your computerInstalling and updating applicationsThis section explains how to install, run or uninstall a software.Furthermore, you w

106nNCustomising your computerInstalling softwareTo install bundled software from the supplied Recovery Disc or your hard disk drive, see the printed

107nNCustomising your computerChanging or removing softwareYou can remove or change a software application any time you like. Before proceeding, close

108nNCustomising your computerCautionWindows File protectionInstalling a program might overwrite shared system files such as dynamic-link libraries (D

109nNCustomising your computerDownloading softwarePlease note it is possible to download the latest upgrades of software for your computer from our we

11nNWelcomeErgonomic considerationsYou will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should at

110nNCustomising your computerManaging driversA driver is a software enabling you to use hardware devices. For example, in order for you to be able to

111nNCustomising your computerInstalling a driverFor more information on (re)installing drivers, see the printed Recovery Guide for details. To instal

112nNCustomising your computer8 Click Finish.You may be asked to restart your machine.9 Click Yes.The driver is installed.✍To install your device driv

113nNCustomising your computerChecking the driver's installationWhen the computer restarts, check that the device is working properly.To check th

114nNCustomising your computer❑ If the This device is working properly message is not displayed, the device is not working properly.Click OK to close

115nNCustomising your computerUpdating a driverTo update the driver, proceed as follows:1 Click Start on the taskbar.2 Click Control Panel.3 Click the

116nNCustomising your computerUninstalling a driverLeave the device connected to your computer while uninstalling the driver.To uninstall the driver,

117nNCustomising your computer8 When the Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears, click OK.The driver is uninstalled.✍To uninstall your device drive

118nNCustomising your computerRestoring a driverSystem Restore is a feature of Microsoft Windows XP that restores your computer to a previous state, i

119nNCustomising your computerOr:1 Click Start on the taskbar.2 Click My Computer from the menu.3 Click View system information on the left of the win

12nNWelcome❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid b

120nNCustomising your computerDownloading driversNote that it is possible to download the latest versions of drivers for your computer on our website.

121nNUpgrading your VAIO computerUpgrading your VAIO computerYour computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors

122nNUpgrading your VAIO computer❑ Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other components. Install the memory module only at an

123nNUpgrading your VAIO computerRemoving and installing a memory moduleTo change or add a memory module, proceed as follows:1 Shut down your computer

124nNUpgrading your VAIO computer6 Remove the memory module:❑ Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows (1).The memory module is released.❑ Make su

125nNUpgrading your VAIO computer8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place.!Do not touch any oth

126nNUpgrading your VAIO computerViewing the amount of memoryTo view the amount of memory, proceed as follows:1 Turn on the computer.2 Go to VAIO Cont

127nNGetting helpGetting helpThis section describes how to get help and support if something goes wrong with your computer.Sony offers you many suppor

128nNGetting helpe-SupportWhat is e-Support?You have searched our user guides and website (www.vaio-link.com) but have not found an answer to your que

129nNGetting helpCan 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 on

13nNUsing your VAIO computerUsing your VAIO computerOnce you have read and followed the information in the printed Specifications sheet, you can start

130nNPrecautionsPrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage.❑ On handl

131nNPrecautionsOn 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

132nNPrecautionsOn handling the LCD screen❑ Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be careful when using the computer near a wi

133nNPrecautionsOn using the power source❑ See the printed Specifications sheet to check the power operation of your VAIO.❑ Do not share the AC outlet

134nNPrecautionsOn handling your computer❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which is either dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solutio

135nNPrecautions❑ If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside your computer. In this case, al

136nNPrecautionsOn 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

137nNPrecautionsOn using the battery pack❑ Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or unde

138nNPrecautionsOn using headphones❑ Road safety – Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a t

139nNTrademarksTrademarksSony, Battery Checker, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, HotKey Utility, Keyboard Utility, Memory Stick Formatter, PictureGear Studi

14nNUsing your VAIO computerConnecting a power sourceYou can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.Using the AC ad

140nNTrademarksAll other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are not sp

15nNUsing your VAIO computerUsing the battery packThe battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.Installing

16nNUsing your VAIO computerCharging the battery packTo charge the battery pack, proceed as follows:1 Install the battery pack.2 Connect the AC adapte

17nNUsing your VAIO computer✍When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicators blink.Keep the battery pack installed in

18nNUsing your VAIO computerRemoving the battery packTo remove the battery pack, proceed as follows:1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD.2 Slide

19nNUsing your VAIO computerSetting the passwordUse one of the BIOS functions to set the password.Once you have set the password, you will have to ent

2nNContentsRead this first...

20nNUsing your VAIO computerChanging/removing the passwordTo change or remove the password, proceed as follows:1 Turn on your computer.2 Press F2 when

21nNUsing your VAIO computerSetting up your computer with VAIO Control CenterThe VAIO Control Center utility allows you to consult system information

22nNUsing your VAIO computerShutting down your computer safelyIt is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do not lose unsaved dat

23nNUsing your VAIO computerUsing the keyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer's, but has additional keys that perform model-s

24nNUsing your VAIO computer✍Some functions are not available until Windows is launched. <Fn> + (F10): zoomChanges the screen resolution to ma

25nNUsing your VAIO computerIndicators Indicator FunctionsPower 1 Power on: lights green.Standby mode: flashes umber.Battery e Indicates the status of

26nNUsing your VAIO computerTroubleshooting the keyboardA key top has fallen off❑ If the Enter key, the Caps Lock key, the Ctrl key, the Tab key, the

27nNUsing your VAIO computer❑ Space bar key, left Shift key❑ If any key top other than the above keys falls off, see the figure below to place it back

28nNUsing your VAIO computerUsing the touchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, your touchpad (1). You can point to, select, drag, and s

29nNUsing your VAIO computerUsing special buttonsYour computer is provided with special buttons to help you use the computer.S1/S2 buttons :By defaul

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30nNUsing your VAIO computerUsing the optical disc driveYour computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. See the Specifications sheet for details

31nNUsing your VAIO computerReading and writing CDs and DVDs*To achieve optimum performance when writing data on to disc (also called "burning&qu

32nNUsing your VAIO computerPlaying DVDsTo achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow these recommendations.❑ You can play DVDs

33nNUsing your VAIO computerTroubleshooting the optical disc driveMy optical disc drive tray does not open❑ Make sure the computer is turned on and pr

34nNUsing your VAIO computerI 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

35nNUsing your VAIO computerI cannot play a DVD when using two screens❑ You will not have a problem in the following situations:❑ When you use a CRT o

36nNUsing your VAIO computerUsing PC CardsYour VAIO computer is equipped with a PC Card slot. PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices.

37nNUsing your VAIO computer✍Some devices may not function properly if you repeat returning to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode.The com

38nNUsing 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

39nNUsing your VAIO computer✍If you remove the PC Card from the computer when it is still turned on, your system might crash and you might lose data t

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40nNUsing your VAIO computerUsing the Memory StickYour VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick. The Memory Stick is a compact, portable,

41nNUsing your VAIO computerInserting a Memory StickThere are two ways you can insert a Memory Stick in your computer:❑ Using the Memory Stick slot;❑

42nNUsing your VAIO computer!Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot. To avoid damagin

43nNUsing your VAIO computerUsing the modemYour VAIO computer is equipped with an internal modem. You need to connect to a phone line to take advantag

44nNUsing your VAIO computerTroubleshooting the modemMy modem does not work or cannot establish a connection❑ Check that the phone line is plugged int

45nNUsing your VAIO computerMy modem connection is slowMany factors influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility

46nNUsing your VAIO computerUsing Wireless LAN (WLAN)Thanks to Sony's Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in WLAN functional

47nNUsing your VAIO computerCommunicating without Access Point (ad-hoc)An ad-hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the

48nNUsing your VAIO computer8 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop-down box.9 Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button.

49nNUsing your VAIO computerCommunicating with an Access Point (infrastructure)An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired l

5nNRead this firstRead this firstNotice© 2005 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part

50nNUsing your VAIO computer5 Type the Network Key.If you are using the Sony Access Point, by default, you don't need to enter any encryption key

51nNUsing your VAIO computerUsing the WiFi protected access (WPA)WPA is a wireless security enhancement that allows you to transfer data in a highly s

52nNUsing your VAIO computerWireless LAN channel selectionIn a 802.11b/g configuration, channel 1 to 13 can be used.(a) With an access point ("In

53nNUsing your VAIO computerTroubleshooting Wireless LANI cannot use the Wireless LAN functionalityCheck if the Wireless LAN switch is turned on.The W

54nNUsing your VAIO computerThe data transfer speed is slow❑ The maximum communication speed can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance betwe

55nNUsing your VAIO computerI cannot use a Wireless LAN networkCheck if the Wireless Zero Configuration service is active.To check the status of the W

56nNUsing your VAIO computerUsing power saving modesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power m

57nNUsing your VAIO computer✍If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will switch off automatically. You will lose any u

58nNUsing your VAIO computerTo return to Normal mode, proceed as follows:Turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to it

59nNUsing your VAIO computerManaging power with VAIO Power ManagementPower management helps you to set up power schemes of your computer that is runni

6nNRead this firstENERGY STARAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.T

60nNUsing your VAIO computerActivating VAIO Power Management power schemesVAIO Power Management provides several predefined power schemes. Each power

61nNUsing your VAIO computer✍If you have a computer with a mobile CPU (see the printed Specifications sheet), a CPU control icon may appear on the tas

62nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting peripheral devicesYou can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on your unit.❑ Con

63nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting a port replicatorYour computer supports the use of an optional port replicator. Attaching a port replicato

64nNConnecting peripheral devicesAttaching your computer to the port replicatorTo attach your computer to the port replicator, proceed as follows:1 Di

65nNConnecting peripheral devices5 Align the bottom connector of the computer with the connector on the port replicator and push down until it clicks

66nNConnecting peripheral devicesDisconnecting your computer from the port replicator!Make sure to turn off your computer before disconnecting it from

67nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting an external displayYou can connect an external display to your VAIO computer. For example, you can use you

68nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting a multimedia computer displayYou can connect a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers

69nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting a projectorYou can connect a projector (such as the Sony LCD projector) either directly to your computer o

7nNWelcomeWelcomeCongratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing and communic

70nNConnecting peripheral devicesTroubleshooting external displaysI cannot use the Plug and Display functionDepending on the external display or the w

71nNConnecting peripheral devicesSelecting display modesYour VAIO computer uses either the Intel 915GM video controller or the NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200

72nNConnecting peripheral devicesModels with the NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200 video controllerTo select a display, proceed as follows:1 Click the Start, the

73nNConnecting peripheral devicesUsing the Multiple Monitors functionThe Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop

74nNConnecting peripheral devicesSelecting the Multiple Monitors modeTo select the Multiple Monitors mode, proceed as follows:1 Click the Start button

75nNConnecting peripheral devicesSetting the colours and resolution for each displayYou can set the display colours and resolution for each display th

76nNConnecting peripheral devicesCustomising the multiple monitorsYou can customise the Multiple Monitors mode by changing the position of the two mon

77nNConnecting peripheral devicesDeactivating the Multiple Monitors functionTo deactivate the Multiple Monitors function, proceed as follows:1 Click t

78nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting external speakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers.To con

79nNConnecting peripheral devicesTroubleshooting soundMy speakers are not producing sound❑ The built-in speakers may be turned off. Press <Fn>+&

8nNWelcomeDocumentation packYour documentation pack contains printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.Guides are provided in

80nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting an external microphoneIf you need to use a sound input device, for example to chat on the Internet, you ne

81nNConnecting peripheral devicesTroubleshooting soundMy microphone does not workIf you are using an external microphone, check that the microphone is

82nNConnecting peripheral devicesOnly left-channel audio is recorded with a monaural microphoneProceed as follows to change the audio channel setting.

83nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) deviceYou can connect a USB device (for example, a mouse, floppy disk drive,

84nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting a USB mouseTo connect a USB mouse, proceed as follows:1 Choose the USB connector (1) you prefer to use.2

85nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting a USB floppy disk driveAs an optional extra, you can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to yo

86nNConnecting peripheral devicesInserting a floppy diskTo insert a floppy disk, proceed as follows:1 Hold the disk (1) with the label side facing up.

87nNConnecting peripheral devicesRemoving a floppy diskTo remove a floppy disk, proceed as follows:When you have finished using the floppy disk, wait

88nNConnecting peripheral devicesTroubleshooting floppy disksMy USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk❑ The floppy disk is write-protecte

89nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting a printerYou can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.Connecting a pri

9nNWelcomePrinted documentation❑ A Specifications sheet, containing a table of specifications, a list of bundled software, an overview of all connecto

90nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting a printer using the printer connectorTo connect a printer using the printer connector, proceed as follows:

91nNConnecting peripheral devicesTroubleshooting printers❑ Make sure that the printer driver supports Windows XP.Ask the manufacturer of your printer

92nNConnecting peripheral devices❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer, disabling the functions on your comput

93nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting an i.LINK deviceYour computer includes an i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector, which you can use to connect to an

94nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting a digital video camera recorderTo connect a digital video camera recorder, proceed as follows:1 Plug one e

95nNConnecting peripheral devices✍On Sony digital video cameras, connectors labelled DV Out, DV In/Out or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible.The Sony digita

96nNConnecting peripheral devicesTroubleshooting i.LINK devicesI cannot establish an i.LINK connection between two VAIO computers❑ You must have admin

97nNConnecting peripheral devicesConnecting to a network (LAN)You can connect your computer to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T-type networks* via an Et

98nNCustomising your computerCustomising your computerThe following sections briefly describe how to change the main settings of your computer. Among

99nNCustomising your computerSetting up your language with Windows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional computers are equipped with the Multilingual