Sony VGN-FW43G Manuel d'utilisateur

NOperating Instructions - Hardware GuidePersonal ComputerVGN-FW Series

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

100nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Changing the Display LanguageChanging the Display LanguageThe language mode selection is available on models w

101nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Configuring Your ModemConfiguring Your ModemFollow the steps below to make the settings before using the built

102nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Upgrading Your VAIO ComputerYour VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic c

103nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing MemoryAdding and Removing MemoryIf you want to expand the functionality of your computer, yo

104nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing Memory❑ Use the special bag supplied with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum f

105nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing MemoryRemoving and Installing a Memory ModuleTo change or add a memory module1 Shut down the

106nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing Memory6 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows:❑ Pull the latches in the di

107nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing Memory8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks i

108nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing MemoryViewing the Amount of MemoryTo view the amount of memory1 Turn on the computer.2 Click

109nNPrecautions >PrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage.

11nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsA Num lock indicator (page 16)B Caps lock indicator (page 16)C Scroll lock indicator (page 16)D S1

110nNPrecautions >Handling the LCD ScreenHandling the LCD Screen❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. This could damage the LCD screen. Be

111nNPrecautions >Using the Power SourceUsing the Power SourceSee the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.❑ Do not

112nNPrecautions >Handling Your ComputerHandling Your Computer❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild

113nNPrecautions >Handling Your Computer❑ Do not use your computer directly on your lap. The temperature of the base of the unit will rise during n

114nNPrecautions >Handling Your Computer❑ Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your comp

115nNPrecautions >Handling the Built-in CameraHandling the Built-in Camera❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camer

116nNPrecautions >Handling DiscsHandling Discs❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Always hold the disc by its e

117nNPrecautions >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

118nNPrecautions >Using HeadphonesUsing Headphones❑ Road safety – Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle.

119nNPrecautions >Handling the Memory StickHandling the Memory Stick❑ Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects.

12nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsBackA Battery connector

120nNPrecautions >Handling the Built-in Storage DeviceHandling the Built-in Storage DeviceThe built-in storage device (hard disk drive or solid sta

121nNTroubleshooting >TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many pr

122nNTroubleshooting >❑ Audio/Video (page 160)❑ Memory Stick (page 163)❑ Peripherals (page 164)

123nNTroubleshooting >ComputerComputerWhat should I do if my computer does not start?❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power sou

124nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhat should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys seve

125nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhy doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode?Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is

126nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhat should I do if a message appears notifying of either incompatibility or the improper installation of the battery

127nNTroubleshooting >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

128nNTroubleshooting >ComputerHow can I change the boot device order?You can use one of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order. Follow

129nNTroubleshooting >System SecuritySystem SecurityHow can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses?The Microsoft Windows o

13nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsRightA Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 82)B Optical disc drive (page 33)C Optical disc drive in

130nNTroubleshooting >BatteryBatteryHow do I find the battery charging status? You can check the charge indicator for the battery charging status.

131nNTroubleshooting >BatteryShould I be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm? No, it is normal for the battery pack to be warm when i

132nNTroubleshooting >Built-in CameraBuilt-in CameraWhy does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images?❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera

133nNTroubleshooting >Built-in CameraWhat should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames when my computer is running on the battery? The batter

134nNTroubleshooting >InternetInternetWhat should I do if my modem does not work?❑ Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into the modem

135nNTroubleshooting >InternetWhy is my modem connection slow?Your computer is equipped with a V.92/V.90 compatible modem. Many factors may influen

136nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingNetworkingWhat should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?❑ Connection capability is

137nNTroubleshooting >Networking❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Selecting an

138nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingWhat should I do if I cannot access the Internet?❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with y

139nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingHow do I avoid data transfer interruptions?❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer inte

14nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsLeftA DC IN port (page 17)B Security slotC Air ventD Network (Ethernet) port (page 54)E Modem port

140nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingHow do I display the VAIO Smart Network window?To display the VAIO Smart Network window on the desktop, follow thes

141nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyBluetooth TechnologyWhat should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer?❑ Make sure both

142nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyWhat should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer?❑ Check the suggestions in What

143nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyWhy can't I use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device?Connection is only possible

144nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyWhy can't I exchange business card data with a mobile phone?The business card exchange function is n

145nNTroubleshooting >Optical DiscsOptical DiscsWhy does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?The disc that your computer is trying to read

146nNTroubleshooting >Optical DiscsWhat should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optic

147nNTroubleshooting >Optical Discs❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. Follow these steps:1 Click Start and Control Panel.2 Click

148nNTroubleshooting >Optical DiscsWhat should I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media or my computer becomes unstable during Blu-ray Disc playbac

149nNTroubleshooting >DisplayDisplayWhy did my screen go blank?❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power sa

15nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsBottom A Air ventsB Memory module compartment cover (page 103)

150nNTroubleshooting >DisplayWhat should I do if no image is displayed on my TV screen or external display connected to the HDMI output port?Make s

151nNTroubleshooting >DisplayWhat should I do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes?❑ The LCD brightness setting, adjusted with the Fn+F5/F6 k

152nNTroubleshooting >Display❑ Your computer screen may temporarily go blank:❑ When you connect or disconnect the AC adapter❑ Immediately after you

153nNTroubleshooting >DisplayWhat should I do if the external display remains blank?If you cannot change the display output with the Fn+F7 keys, yo

154nNTroubleshooting >PrintingPrintingWhat should I do if I cannot print a document?❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is secure

155nNTroubleshooting >MicrophoneMicrophoneWhat should I do if my microphone does not work?If you are using an external microphone, make sure the mi

156nNTroubleshooting >SpeakersSpeakersWhat should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?❑ If you are using a program that has its

157nNTroubleshooting >Touch PadTouch PadWhat should I do if the touch pad does not work?❑ You may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a m

158nNTroubleshooting >KeyboardKeyboardWhat should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?The language layout of your computer's keyboard

159nNTroubleshooting >Floppy DisksFloppy DisksWhy doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected?Yo

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

160nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoAudio/VideoWhat should I do if I cannot use my digital video camcorder?If a message appears stating that the i.LIN

161nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoWhat should I do if I do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI output port, optica

162nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoHow do I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an HDMI-compatible device?To output the Dolby Digital or DT

163nNTroubleshooting >Memory StickMemory StickWhat should I do if I cannot use a Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer on other device

164nNTroubleshooting >PeripheralsPeripheralsWhat should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on an

165nNTrademarks >TrademarksThe trademarks, including but not limited to Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, the VAIO logo are either trademarks or registere

166nNTrademarks >HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC."A

167nNNotice >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

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 PackUsing the Battery Life Conserving WallpaperYou can conserve your battery life just by setting the specif

25nNGetting Started >Using the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack!You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and

26nNGetting Started >Shutting Down Your Computer SafelyShutting Down Your Computer SafelyTo avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your co

27nNGetting Started >Updating Your ComputerUpdating Your ComputerBe sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software

28nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Your VAIO ComputerThis section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer.❑ Using the Keyboa

29nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the KeyboardUsing the KeyboardYour keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.Combinations

3nNPrecautions... 109Handling 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 CameraUsing the Built-in CameraYour computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.With th

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 DriveTo insert a disc1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the drive eject button (1) to open the dri

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

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 Drive!You can change the region code only a limited number of times. When you have exceeded th

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 Optical Disc DrivePlaying DiscsTo play a disc1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.!Connect the AC ad

41nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickUsing the Memory StickThe Memory Stick is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media

42nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickInserting and Removing a Memory StickTo insert a Memory Stick1 Locate the Memory Stick slot.2 H

43nNUsing 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

44nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickFormatting a Memory StickTo format a Memory StickThe Memory Stick has been formatted in the fac

45nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickNotes on Using the Memory Stick❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony b

46nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing the ExpressCard ModuleYour computer is equi

47nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsTo remove an ExpressCard module✍To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer

48nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing the SD Memory CardYour computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You

49nNUsing 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

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 Other Modules / Memory CardsTo remove an SD memory card1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit.2

51nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsNotes on Using Memory CardsGeneral notes on using the memory card❑ Be sure to use m

52nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the InternetUsing the InternetBefore using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider

53nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the InternetTo connect a telephone cable!The following procedure applies to models with a built-in modem only.1

54nNUsing 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

55nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANUsing the Wireless LANUsing the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in

56nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANThe IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz band.The IEEE 802.11n dra

57nNUsing 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

58nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANTo communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)!The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band

59nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANCommunicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)An infrastructure network is a network that

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

60nNUsing 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

61nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANStopping Wireless LAN CommunicationsTo stop wireless LAN communicationsClick the button next to

62nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionUsing the Bluetooth FunctionYou can establish wireless communications between your comput

63nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth Function❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with audio

64nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionBluetooth SecurityThe Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which

65nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionCommunicating with Another Bluetooth DeviceYou can connect your computer to a Bluetooth d

66nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionStopping Bluetooth CommunicationsTo stop Bluetooth communications1 Turn off the Bluetooth

67nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer.❑

68nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting External Speakers or HeadphonesConnecting External Speakers or HeadphonesYou can connect external sound ou

69nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External DisplayConnecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display (not supplied) to you

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 DisplayConnecting a Computer DisplayYou can connect a computer display (monitor) to your compu

71nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External Display!Your computer is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transm

72nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External DisplayConnecting a Multimedia Computer DisplayYou can connect a multimedia computer display t

73nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External DisplayConnecting a TVYou can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your computer.To connect

74nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External Display✍See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use.The

75nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External DisplayConnecting a ProjectorYou can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector)

76nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Selecting Display ModesSelecting Display ModesWhen an external display is connected, you can select either your compu

77nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Selecting Display Modes❑ On models with the NVIDIA video controller1 Click Start and Control Panel.2 Click Additional

78nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using the Multiple Monitors FunctionUsing the Multiple Monitors FunctionThe Multiple Monitors function allows you to

79nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using the Multiple Monitors FunctionTo use the Multiple Monitors function✍Your external display may not support the M

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

80nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using the Multiple Monitors Function✍You can also change the S1 button assignment to activate the Multiple Monitors f

81nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External MicrophoneConnecting an External MicrophoneIf you use a sound input device (for example, to ch

82nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting a USB DeviceConnecting a USB DeviceYou can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device to your computer, s

83nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting a USB DeviceNotes on connecting a USB device❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with yo

84nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an i.LINK DeviceConnecting an i.LINK DeviceYour computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can use

85nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an i.LINK DeviceConnecting a Digital Video CamcorderTo connect a digital video camcorderPlug one end of an

86nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Customizing Your VAIO ComputerThis section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO compu

87nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordSetting the PasswordUse one of the BIOS functions to set the password.Once you have set the

88nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo add the power-on password (machine password)1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the F2 key wh

89nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo add the power-on password (user password)!Make sure you set the machine password before

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 >Setting the PasswordChanging/Removing the Power-on PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password (machine p

91nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password (user password)1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the

92nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the VAIO Control CenterUsing the VAIO Control CenterThe VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access

93nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModesUsing the Power Saving ModesYou can take advantage of the power management settings

94nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModesUsing Sleep ModeSleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage

95nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModesIf the computer is not used for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode.

96nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModesUsing Hibernate ModeIn Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the buil

97nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModesTo return to Normal modePress the power button.The computer returns to its normal s

98nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the VAIO Power ManagementUsing the VAIO Power ManagementPower management helps you set up power plans for

99nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the VAIO Power ManagementVAIO Power Management ViewerYou can view performance with the power plan that wa