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Sony VGN-B1XP Operating instructions
Type
Operating instructions
Brand
Sony
Size
1.64 MB
Category
Notebooks
Pages
125
Language
English
Table of contents
Read this first
2
Notice
2
ENERGY STAR
3
Environmental information
3
Owner's record
3
Safety Information
4
General
4
Audio/video
5
Connectivity
5
Regulatory information
6
Disposing of lithium ion batteries
8
Disposing of internal memory backup battery
8
Welcome
9
Documentation pack
10
Printed documentation
10
Non-printed documentation
12
Further sources
12
Ergonomic considerations
13
Using your VAIO computer
14
Connecting a power source
15
Using the AC adapter
15
Using the battery pack
16
Inserting the battery pack (VGN-S series)
17
Inserting the battery pack (VGN-T series)
18
Inserting the battery pack (VGN-B series)
19
Charging the battery pack
20
Removing the battery pack (VGN-S series)
21
Removing the battery pack (VGN-T series)
22
Removing the battery pack (VGN-B series)
22
Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup
23
Shutting down your computer safely
25
Using the keyboard
26
Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key
26
Troubleshooting sound
28
My speakers are not producing sound
28
Indicators
29
Using the touchpad
31
Using special buttons
31
Using the privacy filter (optional accessory for VGN-B and VGN-T series)
32
Using the disc drive
33
Reading and writing CDs and DVDs
34
Playing DVDs
35
Troubleshooting discs
36
I cannot switch from LCD display to TV and vice versa
36
My disc drive tray does not open
36
I cannot play a disc
36
I cannot play a DVD
37
I cannot play a DVD when using two screens
38
The reading speed of CD/DVD-RWs is very slow
38
The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place
38
Using PC Cards
39
Inserting a PC Card
39
Removing a PC Card
41
Troubleshooting PC Cards
41
My PC Card is not working
41
Using the Memory Stick
42
Write-protecting a Memory Stick
43
Inserting a Memory Stick
44
Removing a Memory Stick
45
Using the modem
46
Troubleshooting the modem
46
Using the Bluetooth functionality*
47
Bluetooth security
48
Communicating with another Bluetooth device
48
Communicating with another Bluetooth device using Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard
50
Stopping the Bluetooth connection
50
Troubleshooting Bluetooth
50
I cannot use the Bluetooth functions
50
I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which I want to communicate
50
The data transfer speed is slow
51
I cannot communicate with the other device although the distance between both devices is within 10 metres
51
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)
52
Communicating without an Access Point (computer-to-computer)
53
Communicating with an Access Point (infrastructure)
55
How to select a Wireless LAN channel
56
(a) With an Access Point ("Infrastructure")
56
(b) Without Access Point ("computer-to-computer")
56
Troubleshooting Wireless LAN
57
The Wireless LAN Access Point and my computer cannot communicate
57
The data transfer speed is slow
57
I cannot access the internet
58
I cannot establish a Wireless LAN connection
58
Using power saving modes
58
Using Normal mode
58
Using Standby mode
58
Using Hibernate mode
59
Troubleshooting power management
61
The power management setting is not responding
61
Managing power with VAIO Power Management
61
Activating VAIO Power Management
61
Activating VAIO Power Management power schemes
62
Restoring the default settings
63
VAIO Power Management Viewer
64
Connecting peripheral devices
65
Connecting a docking station
66
Attaching your computer to the docking station (VGN-S series)
68
Attaching your computer to the docking station (VGN-T series)
71
Attaching your computer to the docking station (VGN-B series)
72
Disconnecting your computer from the docking station (VGN-S series)
74
Disconnecting your computer from the docking station (VGN-T series)
75
Disconnecting your computer from the docking station (VGN-B series)
76
Connecting an external display
77
Connecting a computer display
78
Connecting a multimedia computer display
79
Connecting a projector
80
Selecting display modes (VGN-S series)
81
Selecting display modes (VGN-T series, VGN-B series)
82
Using the Dual Display function
84
Selecting the Dual Display mode
85
Setting the colours and resolution for each display
85
Customising the virtual desktop
86
Deactivating the Dual Display function
86
Connecting external speakers
87
Troubleshooting sound
87
Connecting an external microphone
88
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device
89
Connecting a USB mouse
90
Connecting a USB floppy disk drive
91
Inserting a floppy disk
92
Removing a floppy disk
92
Troubleshooting floppy disks
93
My USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk
93
The optional PCGA-UFD5/A (USB) floppy disk drive is not recognised as drive A
93
Connecting a printer
94
Connecting a printer using the USB connector
94
Connecting a printer using the printer connector
95
Connecting an i.LINK device
96
Connecting a digital video camera recorder
97
Connecting two VAIO notebooks
97
Troubleshooting i.LINK devices
98
Connecting to a network (LAN)
99
Upgrading your VAIO computer
100
Adding and removing memory
100
Removing and installing a memory module (VGN-S series)
102
Removing and installing a memory module (VGN-T series)
104
Removing and installing a memory module (VGN-B series)
109
Viewing the amount of memory
114
Getting help
115
Sony support options
115
Other sources of information
115
e-Support
115
What is e-Support?
115
Who can use e-Support?
116
How can I access the e-Support portal?
116
Can I submit questions in my native language?
116
Can I submit my questions at any time?
116
Is there a cost involved for using e-Support?
117
How do I know when the e-Support Team has handled my query/case?
117
Precautions
118
On handling the hard disk
119
On handling the LCD screen
119
On using the power source
120
On handling your computer
120
On handling floppy disks
122
On handling discs
122
On using the battery pack
123
On using headphones
124
On handling Memory Sticks
124
Trademarks
125
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