VAIO VGN-NR32S
Sony VAIO VGN-NR32S, VAIO VGN-NR31ER/S, VAIO VGN-NR31J/S, VAIO VGN-NR38Z/T, VAIO VGN-NR32Z/S User Manual
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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-NR series
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Contents
Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6
Notice ...........................................................................................................................................................................7
Documentation .............................................................................................................................................................8
Ergonomic Considerations.........................................................................................................................................11
Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................................13
Locating Controls and Ports.......................................................................................................................................14
About the Indicator Lights ..........................................................................................................................................19
Connecting a Power Source ......................................................................................................................................20
Using the Battery Pack ..............................................................................................................................................21
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely .......................................................................................................................25
Using Your VAIO Computer .............................................................................................................................................26
Using the Keyboard ...................................................................................................................................................27
Using the Touch Pad .................................................................................................................................................29
Using Special-function Buttons ..................................................................................................................................30
Using the Optical Disc Drive ......................................................................................................................................31
Using the ExpressCard Module .................................................................................................................................40
Using the Memory Stick Media ..................................................................................................................................43
Using Other Memory Cards .......................................................................................................................................49
Using the Internet.......................................................................................................................................................52
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................54
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Using Peripheral Devices .................................................................................................................................................61
Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................62
Connecting an External Display .................................................................................................................................63
Selecting Display Modes............................................................................................................................................66
Using the Multiple Monitors Function .........................................................................................................................68
Connecting an External Microphone ..........................................................................................................................70
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................71
Connecting a Printer ..................................................................................................................................................74
Connecting an i.LINK Device .....................................................................................................................................75
Connecting to a Network (LAN) .................................................................................................................................77
Customizing Your VAIO Computer ..................................................................................................................................78
Setting the Password .................................................................................................................................................79
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center................................................................................................84
Using the Power Saving Modes .................................................................................................................................85
Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ......................................................................................................90
Configuring Your Modem ...........................................................................................................................................91
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer......................................................................................................................................93
Adding and Removing Memory..................................................................................................................................94
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Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................100
On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................101
On Using the Power Source ....................................................................................................................................102
On Handling Your Computer....................................................................................................................................103
On Handling Floppy Disks .......................................................................................................................................105
On Handling Discs ...................................................................................................................................................106
On Using the Battery Pack.......................................................................................................................................107
On Using Headphones.............................................................................................................................................108
On Handling Memory Stick Media............................................................................................................................109
On Handling the Hard Disk ......................................................................................................................................110
On Updating Your Computer ...................................................................................................................................111
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................112
Computer .................................................................................................................................................................113
System Security .......................................................................................................................................................120
Battery......................................................................................................................................................................121
Internet .....................................................................................................................................................................123
Networking ...............................................................................................................................................................125
Optical Discs ............................................................................................................................................................129
Display .....................................................................................................................................................................133
Printing .....................................................................................................................................................................137
Microphone ..............................................................................................................................................................138
Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................139
Speakers ..................................................................................................................................................................140
Touch Pad................................................................................................................................................................141
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Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................142
Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................143
Audio/Video..............................................................................................................................................................144
Memory Stick Media ................................................................................................................................................145
Peripherals ...............................................................................................................................................................146
Support Options .............................................................................................................................................................147
Sony Support Information ........................................................................................................................................148
e-Support .................................................................................................................................................................149
Trademarks ....................................................................................................................................................................151
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Before Use
Before Use
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO
®
computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has
combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal
computing experience.
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External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer.
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Notice
© 2008 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.
This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any
machine-readable form without prior written approval.
Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and
hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this
manual, the software, or such other information. In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential,
or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the
software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof.
In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are not specified.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time
without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
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Documentation
Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
Printed Documentation
❑ Quick Start Guide — Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO.
❑ Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide — Contains solutions to common problems and computer malfunctions, an
explanation of how to make a backup copy of your data and recover your computer system, and sources of support
information.
❑ Regulations, Guarantee, EULA and Service Support — Contains Sony guarantee conditions,
safety / regulations, modem regulations, wireless LAN regulations, wireless WAN regulations,
Bluetooth regulations, end user software license agreement, and Sony support services information.
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Non-printed Documentation
❑ User Guide (this manual) — Explains features of your computer. It also includes information about the software programs
included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. User Guide is provided in the PDF
format, which you can easily browse through and print out.
To view this on-screen guide:
1 Double-click the VAIO User Guide icon on the desktop.
2 Open the folder for your language.
3 Select the guide you want to read.
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You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the
folder for your language.
To go to Web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must be connected to the Internet.
❑ Specifications — The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer.
To view the online specifications:
1 Connect to the Internet.
2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.vaio-link.com
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You may have a separate disc for the documentation of bundled accessories.
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My Club VAIO
In My Club VAIO you can find:
❑ Information of compatible accessories that will help you expand the capabilities of your computer.
❑ An overview of your software and its upgrade options.
❑ Sony and Club VAIO wallpapers that you can download and enjoy.
❑ A list of links that lead you to Sony and Club VAIO Web sites.
Windows Help and Support
Windows Help and Support is a comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you
learn to use your computer.
Use the Search feature, Index, or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources, including those that are on the
Internet.
To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. Or go to Windows Help and Support by
pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key.
Further Sources
❑ Consult the help files on the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting.
❑ Go to http://www.club-vaio.com
to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software.
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Ergonomic Considerations
You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt
to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments:
❑ Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your
wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms
hang naturally at your sides. Have breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain
eyes, muscles, or tendons.
❑ Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the
floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning
far backwards.
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❑ Viewing angle of the computer's display – Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye
strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness level of the display
as well.
❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect
lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency.
❑ Positioning an external display – When using an external display, set the display at a comfortable viewing distance.
Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer.
❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14)
❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19)
❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20)
❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21)
❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25)
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Locating Controls and Ports
Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front
A S1 button (page 30)
B AV MODE button (page 30)
C Num lock indicator (page 19)
D Caps lock indicator (page 19)
E Scroll lock indicator (page 19)
F Power button
G LCD screen (page 101)
H Built-in speakers (stereo)
I Keyboard (page 27)
J Touch pad (page 29)
K SD memory card slot (page 49)
L Media Access indicator (page 19)
M Memory Stick slot
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(page 45)
N Power indicator (page 19)
O Battery indicator (page 19)
P Hard disk drive indicator (page 19)
Q WIRELESS LAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19)
R WIRELESS LAN switch (page 54)
* Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media.
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Back
A DC IN port (page 20)
B Battery connector (page 21)
C Network (Ethernet) port (page 77)
D Modem port (page 52)
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Right
A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 40)
B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports
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(page 71)
C i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 75)
D Headphones jack (page 62)
E Microphone jack (page 70)
F Monitor port (page 63)
G Air vent
* Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Left
A Security slot
B Optical disc drive (page 31)
C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19)
D Drive eject button (page 31)
E Manual eject hole (page 129)
F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports
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(page 71)
* Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Bottom
A Air vents
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About the Indicator Lights
Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights.
Indicator Functions
Power 1 Illuminates when the power of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off
when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off.
Battery e Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of power, and
double-blinks when the battery pack is charging.
Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the
computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the memory card is not being used.
Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc media. When the indicator is off, the optical disc
media is not being used.
Hard disk drive
Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the
computer when this indicator is on.
Num lock
Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad.
The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off.
Caps lock
Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key
while the indicator is on. Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator. Normal typing resumes when the
Caps lock indicator is off.
Scroll lock
Press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock
indicator is off. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work
with all programs.
Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled.
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Connecting a Power Source
You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer.
Using the AC Adapter
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Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter.
To use the AC adapter
1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3).
2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2).
3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer.
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To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter.
Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.
If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 88).
This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming.
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Using the Battery Pack
The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
Installing the Battery Pack
To install the battery pack
1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid.
2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward.
3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery pack on the computer.
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When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet.
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Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony
batteries designed for this model. When installing another kind of battery, the battery will not be charged and the computer will not function.
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Charging the Battery Pack
The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
To charge the battery pack
1 Install the battery pack.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the
battery pack charges). When the battery pack is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off.
Battery indicator light status Meaning
On The computer is using battery power.
Blinks The battery pack is running out of power.
Double blinks The battery pack is charging.
Off The computer is using AC power.
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Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge.
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When the battery pack is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights blink.
Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the
computer.
If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a
fully charged battery pack.
The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery pack
does not affect the battery life.
The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power
indicator lights start flashing.
For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. To avoid loss
of data when using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate.
If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to the previous work state is impossible.
To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently.
When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet.
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Removing the Battery Pack
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack
while the computer is in Sleep mode.
To remove the battery pack
1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid.
2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward.
3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer.
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Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below.
To shut down your computer
1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer.
2 Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down.
3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off
automatically.
The power indicator light turns off.
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Using Your VAIO Computer
This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer.
❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27)
❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29)
❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30)
❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31)
❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40)
❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43)
❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 49)
❑ Using the Internet (page 52)
❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 54)
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Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
The VAIO-Link Web site (http://www.vaio-link.com
) also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard.
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
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Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching.
Combinations/Feature Functions
Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones.
Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
To increase the volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4.
To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or <, or keep pressing Fn+F3.
Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen.
To increase lighting intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6.
To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or <, or keep pressing Fn+F5.
Fn + /T (F7): display output
Toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both.
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Fn + (F10): zoom
Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view.
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The default resolutions of the standard view and the magnified view are as follows:
Standard view: 1280 x 800 pixels
Magnified view: 1024 x 600 pixels
The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution
to the computer screen with a higher resolution.
This key combination may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the
resolution.
The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard
view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution.
When your computer's screen view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the
function and restores the standard view.
Fn + (F12): Hibernate
Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the
states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are written to the hard disk drive and
the system power is turned off. To return the system to its original state, use the power button
to turn on the power.
For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 85).
Combinations/Feature Functions
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Using the Touch Pad
You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad.
✍
You can disable/enable the touch pad to suit your preference for using the mouse. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 84)
to launch VAIO Control Center. Once launched, select the topic on the pointing device and see the help file for the detailed instructions.
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Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the
keyboard for pointer operations.
Action Description
Point Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on an item or object.
Click Press the left button (3) once.
Double-click Press the left button twice.
Right-click Press the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu.
Drag Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button.
Scroll Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to
scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature).
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Using Special-function Buttons
Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.
Special-function button Functions
S1 button
By default, the S1 button launches Windows Help and Support.
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The default button assignment may be different from the above. In such a case, you can change the assignment in the
window for changing the S1 button assignment. To display this window, press and hold the button or launch and navigate
through VAIO Control Center.
See the help file on VAIO Control Center for the S1 button assignment.
AV M O DE button
Launches VAIO L a u n cher for selecting the desired software.
You can change the default software options in VAI O L aunc h e r. To do so, press and hold the AV M ODE
button to display the setup window.
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