Sony VGN-NS38E Guía de usuario

NUser GuidePersonal ComputerVGN-NS series

10nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsLocating Controls and PortsTake a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following

100nNPrecautions >Using the Power SourceUsing the Power SourceSee the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.❑ Do not

101nNPrecautions >Handling Your ComputerHandling Your Computer❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild

102nNPrecautions >Handling Your Computer❑ Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal overheating. Do not place your computer on porous su

103nNPrecautions >Handling Your Computer❑ Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your comp

104nNPrecautions >Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE CameraHandling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the bui

105nNPrecautions >Handling DiscsHandling Discs❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Always hold the disc by its e

106nNPrecautions >Using the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack❑ Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 60°C, such as in a car parked in t

107nNPrecautions >Using HeadphonesUsing Headphones❑ Road safety – Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle.

108nNPrecautions >Handling the Memory StickHandling the Memory Stick❑ Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects.

109nNPrecautions >Handling the Built-in Storage DeviceHandling the Built-in Storage DeviceThe built-in storage device (hard disk drive or solid sta

11nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsA Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 32)B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16)C Built-in mi

110nNTroubleshooting >TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many pr

111nNTroubleshooting >❑ Memory Stick (page 147)❑ Peripherals (page 148)

112nNTroubleshooting >ComputerComputerWhat should I do if my computer does not start?❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power sou

113nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhat should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys seve

114nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhy doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode?Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is

115nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhat should I do if a message appears notifying of either incompatibility or the improper installation of the battery

116nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhat should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing?❑ Check the web site of the game if there are

117nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhy doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn-off time has passed?The VAIO original screen saver disab

118nNTroubleshooting >System SecuritySystem SecurityHow can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses?The Microsoft Windows o

119nNTroubleshooting >BatteryBatteryHow do I find the battery charging status? You can check the charge indicator for the battery charging status.

12nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsBackA DC IN port (page 17)B Network (Ethernet) port (page 52)C Modem port (page 50)

120nNTroubleshooting >BatteryShould I be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm? No, it is normal for the battery pack to be warm when i

121nNTroubleshooting >Built-in MOTION EYE CameraBuilt-in MOTION EYE CameraWhy does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images?❑ The built

122nNTroubleshooting >Built-in MOTION EYE CameraWhat should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames when my computer is running on the battery?

123nNTroubleshooting >InternetInternetWhat should I do if my modem does not work?❑ Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the modem

124nNTroubleshooting >InternetWhy is my modem connection slow?Your computer is equipped with a V.92/V.90 compatible modem. Many factors may influen

125nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingNetworkingWhat should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?❑ Connection capability is

126nNTroubleshooting >Networking❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Selecting an

127nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingWhat should I do if I cannot access the Internet?❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with y

128nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingHow do I avoid data transfer interruptions?❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer inte

129nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingHow do I display the VAIO Smart Network window?To display the VAIO Smart Network window on the desktop, follow thes

13nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsRightA Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 71)B Optical disc drive (page 33)C Optical disc drive in

130nNTroubleshooting >Optical DiscsOptical DiscsWhy does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?The disc that your computer is trying to read

131nNTroubleshooting >Optical DiscsWhat should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optic

132nNTroubleshooting >Optical Discs4 Click Device Manager in the left pane.The Device Manager window appears with a listing of your computer's

133nNTroubleshooting >Optical DiscsWhat should I do if I cannot write data to CD media?❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor

134nNTroubleshooting >DisplayDisplayWhy did my screen go blank?❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power sa

135nNTroubleshooting >DisplayWhy doesn't my screen display a video?❑ If the display output is directed to the external display and the externa

136nNTroubleshooting >DisplayWhat should I do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes?❑ The LCD brightness setting, adjusted with the Fn+F5/F6 k

137nNTroubleshooting >Display❑ On models with an ATI video controller, you may find your computer screen temporarily goes blank:❑ When you connect

138nNTroubleshooting >DisplayWhat should I do if the external display remains blank?If you cannot change the display output with the Fn+F7 keys, yo

139nNTroubleshooting >PrintingPrintingWhat should I do if I cannot print a document?❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is secure

14nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsLeftA Air ventB Monitor port (page 62)C Microphone jack (page 70)D Headphones jack (page 61)E Hi-Sp

140nNTroubleshooting >MicrophoneMicrophoneWhat should I do if my microphone does not work?❑ If you are using an external microphone, make sure the

141nNTroubleshooting >SpeakersSpeakersWhat should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?❑ If you are using a program that has its

142nNTroubleshooting >Touch PadTouch PadWhat should I do if the touch pad does not work?❑ You may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a m

143nNTroubleshooting >KeyboardKeyboardWhat should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?The language layout of your computer's keyboard

144nNTroubleshooting >Floppy DisksFloppy DisksWhy doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected?Yo

145nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoAudio/VideoWhat should I do if I cannot use my digital video camcorder?If a message appears stating that the i.LIN

146nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoWhat should I do if I do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI output port, optica

147nNTroubleshooting >Memory StickMemory StickWhat should I do if I cannot use a Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer on other device

148nNTroubleshooting >PeripheralsPeripheralsWhat should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on an

149nNTrademarks >TrademarksSony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Control Center, VAIO Power Management, VAIO Power Management Viewer, VAIO Update, and &q

15nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsBottom A Battery connector (page 18)B Air ventsC Memory module compartment cover (page 94)

150nNTrademarks >The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other

151nNNotice >Notice© 2009 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be repr

© 2009 Sony Corporationn

16nNGetting Started >About the Indicator LightsAbout the Indicator LightsYour computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:Indicator Fu

17nNGetting Started >Connecting a Power SourceConnecting a Power SourceYou can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplyin

18nNGetting Started >Using the Battery PackUsing the Battery PackThe battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of d

19nNGetting Started >Using the Battery Pack3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either sid

2nNContentsBefore Use... 4Finding More about Your VAIO Computer ...

20nNGetting Started >Using the Battery Pack4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place.5 Slide the battery LOCK sw

21nNGetting Started >Using the Battery PackCharging the Battery PackThe battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time o

22nNGetting Started >Using the Battery Pack✍Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack con

23nNGetting Started >Using the Battery PackUsing the Battery Charge FunctionsYou can customize the current battery charging method using the Batter

24nNGetting Started >Using the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack!You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and

25nNGetting Started >Shutting Down Your Computer SafelyShutting Down Your Computer SafelyTo avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your co

26nNGetting Started >Updating Your ComputerUpdating Your ComputerBe sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software

27nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Your VAIO ComputerThis section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer.❑ Using the Keyboa

28nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the KeyboardUsing the KeyboardYour keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.Combinations

29nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Keyboard Fn + (F12): hibernateProvides the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this comm

3nNPrecautions... 98Handling the LCD Screen ...

30nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Touch PadUsing the Touch PadYou can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touc

31nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Special-function ButtonsUsing Special-function ButtonsYour computer is equipped with special buttons to help yo

32nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Built-in MOTION EYE CameraUsing the Built-in MOTION EYE CameraYour computer is equipped with a built-in MOT

33nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DriveUsing the Optical Disc DriveYour computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.Features

34nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc Drive4 Close the drive tray by pushing it in gently.!Do not remove the optical disc when your

35nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DriveSupported Disc MediaYour computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, d

36nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc Drive!This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Aud

37nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DriveNotes on Using the Optical Disc DriveNotes on writing data to a disc❑ Only use circular d

38nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DriveNotes on region codes❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to ind

39nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DrivePlaying DiscsTo play a disc1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.!Connect the AC ad

4nNBefore Use >Before UseCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined l

40nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickUsing the Memory StickThe Memory Stick is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media

41nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickInserting and Removing a Memory StickTo insert a Memory Stick1 Locate the Memory Stick slot.2 H

42nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory Stick!Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you inser

43nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickFormatting a Memory StickTo format a Memory StickThe Memory Stick has been formatted in the fac

44nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickNotes on Using the Memory Stick❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony b

45nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing the ExpressCard ModuleYour computer is equi

46nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory Cards✍If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you ar

47nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing the SD Memory CardYour computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You

48nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsTo insert an SD memory card1 Locate the SD memory card slot.2 Hold the SD memory ca

49nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsNotes on Using Memory CardsGeneral notes on using the memory card❑ Be sure to use m

5nNBefore Use >Finding More about Your VAIO ComputerFinding More about Your VAIO ComputerThis section provides support information about your VAIO

50nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the InternetUsing the InternetBefore using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider

51nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the InternetTo connect a telephone cable!The following procedure applies to models with a built-in modem only.1

52nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Network (LAN)Using the Network (LAN)You can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type ne

53nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANUsing the Wireless LANUsing the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in

54nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANThe IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz band. The IEEE 802.11

55nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANCommunicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc)An ad-hoc network is a network in which a LAN is

56nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANTo communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)!The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band

57nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANCommunicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)An infrastructure network is a network that

58nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANTo connect to a wireless network1 Make sure an access point is set up.See the manual that came

59nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANStopping Wireless LAN CommunicationsTo stop wireless LAN communicationsClick the button next to

6nNBefore Use >Finding More about Your VAIO Computer3. Support Web SitesIf you have any problem with the computer, you can visit the VAIO-Link web

60nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer.❑

61nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting External Speakers or HeadphonesConnecting External Speakers or HeadphonesYou can connect external sound ou

62nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External DisplayConnecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display (not supplied) to you

63nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External DisplayConnecting a Multimedia Computer DisplayYou can connect a multimedia computer display t

64nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External DisplayConnecting a ProjectorYou can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector)

65nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Selecting Display ModesSelecting Display ModesWhen an external display is connected, you can select either your compu

66nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Selecting Display ModesTo select a display✍You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen a

67nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using the Multiple Monitors FunctionUsing the Multiple Monitors FunctionThe Multiple Monitors function allows you to

68nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using the Multiple Monitors FunctionTo use the Multiple Monitors function✍Your external display may not support the M

69nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using the Multiple Monitors Function✍You can also change the muting (S1) button assignment to activate the Multiple M

7nNBefore Use >Ergonomic ConsiderationsErgonomic ConsiderationsYou will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. W

70nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External MicrophoneConnecting an External MicrophoneIf you use a sound input device (for example, to ch

71nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting a USB DeviceConnecting a USB DeviceYou can purchase a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device, such as a mouse,

72nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting a USB DeviceNotes on connecting a USB device❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with yo

73nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an i.LINK DeviceConnecting an i.LINK DeviceYour computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can use

74nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an i.LINK DeviceConnecting a Digital Video CamcorderTo connect a digital video camcorderPlug one end of an

75nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Customizing Your VAIO ComputerThis section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO compu

76nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordSetting the PasswordUse one of the BIOS functions to set the password.Once you have set the

77nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo add the power-on password (machine password)1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the F2 key wh

78nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo add the power-on password (user password)!Make sure you set the machine password before

79nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordChanging/Removing the Power-on PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password (machine p

8nNBefore Use >Ergonomic Considerations❑ Viewing angle of the computer's display – Use the display's tilting feature to find the best pos

80nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password (user password)1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the

81nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the VAIO Control CenterUsing the VAIO Control CenterThe VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access

82nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModesUsing the Power Saving ModesYou can take advantage of the power management settings

83nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModesUsing Sleep ModeSleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage

84nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModesIf the computer is not used for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode.

85nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModesUsing Hibernate ModeIn Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the buil

86nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModesTo return to Normal modePress the power button.The computer returns to its normal s

87nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the VAIO Power ManagementUsing the VAIO Power ManagementPower management helps you set up power plans for

88nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the VAIO Power ManagementVAIO Power Management ViewerYou can view performance with the power plan that wa

89nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Configuring Your ModemConfiguring Your ModemBefore you can start using your internal modem (not all modems are

9nNGetting Started >Getting StartedThis section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer.❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10)❑ Abou

90nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Configuring Your Modem9 Check that your modem is listed on the Modems tab.If your modem is not listed, click Ad

91nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Upgrading Your VAIO ComputerYour VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic co

92nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing MemoryAdding and Removing MemoryIf you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you

93nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing Memory❑ Do not open the memory module package before you are ready to change the module. The

94nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing MemoryRemoving and Installing a Memory ModuleTo change or add a memory module1 Shut down the

95nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing Memory6 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows:❑ Pull the latches in the dir

96nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing Memory8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks in

97nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing MemoryViewing the Amount of MemoryTo view the amount of memory1 Turn on the computer.2 Click

98nNPrecautions >PrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage.❑

99nNPrecautions >Handling the LCD ScreenHandling the LCD Screen❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. This could damage the LCD screen. Be c