Sony VAIO VGN-UX400 User Manual

User Guide

Personal Computer

VGN-UX400 Series

Contents

Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6

NERGY STAR ...............................................................................................................................................................7

Documentation .............................................................................................................................................................8

Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................................12

Locating Controls and Ports.......................................................................................................................................13

About the Indicator Lights ..........................................................................................................................................22

Holding Your Computer .............................................................................................................................................24

Connecting a Power Source ......................................................................................................................................26

Using the Battery Pack ..............................................................................................................................................27

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely .......................................................................................................................31

Using Your VAIO Computer .............................................................................................................................................32

Using the Keyboard ...................................................................................................................................................33

Using the Touch Panel...............................................................................................................................................34

Using the Pointing Device..........................................................................................................................................36

Using Special-function Buttons ..................................................................................................................................38

Blocking Unintentional Operations .............................................................................................................................39

Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...................................................................................................................41

Using the Memory Stick Media ..................................................................................................................................45

Using the Internet.......................................................................................................................................................50

Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................51

Using the Bluetooth Functionality ..............................................................................................................................59

Using Peripheral Devices .................................................................................................................................................67

Connecting the Port Replicator ..................................................................................................................................68

Connecting the Display/LAN Adapter ........................................................................................................................74

Connecting an Optical Disc Drive ..............................................................................................................................75

Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................78

Connecting an External Display .................................................................................................................................79

Selecting Display Modes............................................................................................................................................84

Using the Multiple Monitors Function .........................................................................................................................85

Connecting an External Microphone ..........................................................................................................................87

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................88

Connecting a Printer ..................................................................................................................................................91

Connecting an i.LINK Device .....................................................................................................................................92

Connecting to a Network (LAN) .................................................................................................................................93

Customizing Your VAIO Computer ..................................................................................................................................94

Setting the Password .................................................................................................................................................95

Using Fingerprint Authentication ..............................................................................................................................106

Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center..............................................................................................114

Using the Power Saving Modes ...............................................................................................................................115

Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ....................................................................................................119

Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................121

On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................122

On Using the Power Source ....................................................................................................................................123

On Handling Your Computer....................................................................................................................................124

On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...........................................................................................................126

On Handling Floppy Disks .......................................................................................................................................127

On Handling Discs ...................................................................................................................................................128

On Using the Battery Pack.......................................................................................................................................129

On Using Headphones.............................................................................................................................................131

On Handling Memory Stick Media............................................................................................................................132

On Using the Folding Stand.....................................................................................................................................133

On Using the Adapter Holding Band ........................................................................................................................135

On Using the Wrist Strap .........................................................................................................................................136

On Replacing the Multi-pointer Cap .........................................................................................................................137

On Updating Your Computer ...................................................................................................................................138

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................139

Computer .................................................................................................................................................................141

System Security .......................................................................................................................................................150

Battery......................................................................................................................................................................151

Built-in MOTION EYE Camera.................................................................................................................................153

Networking ...............................................................................................................................................................156

Bluetooth Technology ..............................................................................................................................................159

Optical Discs ............................................................................................................................................................163

Display .....................................................................................................................................................................164

Printing .....................................................................................................................................................................170

Microphone ..............................................................................................................................................................171

Speakers ..................................................................................................................................................................172

Pointing Device ........................................................................................................................................................173

Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................175

Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................176

Audio/Video..............................................................................................................................................................177

Memory Stick Media ................................................................................................................................................178

Peripherals ...............................................................................................................................................................179

Support Options .............................................................................................................................................................180

Sony Support Information ........................................................................................................................................180

Program Support Information...................................................................................................................................184

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.

External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer.

Before Use

ENERGY STAR

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international Program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption.

For detailed information on the ENERGY STAR Program, visit the following Web sites:

❑ http://www.energystar.gov

❑ http://www.eu-energystar.org

(USA)

(Europe)

This computer is designed based on the ENERGY STAR standards and delivered with the following power saving settings:

❑ The LCD backlight is turned off automatically after inactivity of about 15 minutes.

❑ The computer enters Sleep mode automatically after inactivity of about 30 minutes.

Press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode.

For detailed information on power saving modes, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 115).

Before Use

Documentation

Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.

Printed Documentation

❑ Welcome mat — Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc.

❑ Safety Information — Contains safety guidelines and owner information.

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.

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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 the following URLs:

http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ http://www.sony.ca/support http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/

for customers in Canada

for customers in USA

for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas

for customers in Brazil

Before Use

❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide — Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software

drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.

To access this on-screen guide:

1 Click Start and Help and Support.

2 Click Manuals & Specifications.

3 Click VAI O Recovery Center User Guide.

™

❑ SmartWi

Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) — Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless

LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities.

To access this on-screen guide:

1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility.

2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help.

Before Use

Help and Support

Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need.

To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support.

❑ Manuals & Specifications

Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer.

❑ VAIO Support

Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites.

❑ Backup & Recovery

Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your personal data.

❑ Wireless & Networking

Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials.

❑ Security

Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony.

❑ VAIO Sites

Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful.

❑ VAIO Tutorials

Sony VAIO provides guided help tutorials that help you accomplish a task. It can either perform the task for you or show you how to do it step by step.

❑ VAIO Registration

Please take a moment to register your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits:

❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support.

❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com.

❑ Extended Service Plan

Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.

Before Use

Getting Started

This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer.

Before starting your computer for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Be sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions.

❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13)

❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 22)

❑ Holding Your Computer (page 24)

❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 26)

❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 27)

❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31)

Locating Controls and Ports

Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.

Top

A Air vent B Focus selection switch (page 41)

C Memory Stick slot D Memory Stick indicator (page 22) E CAPTURE button (page 41)

* Your computer supports Duo-size Memory Stick media only.

(page 46)

Getting Started

Front

A Left button (page 36) B Right button (page 36) C Center button (page 36) D Launcher button (page 38) E WIRELESS switch (page 51) F Touch panel LCD screen (page 34)

Getting Started

Built-in speaker (monaural)

A B Fingerprint sensor (page 106) C Front camera (MOTION EYE) (page 41) D Front camera (MOTION EYE) indicator (page 22)

Getting Started

Multi-pointer (page 36)

A B Zoom In/Out buttons (page 38) C Power indicator (page 22) D POWER switch E Built-in microphone (monaural)

Getting Started

Back

Getting Started

A Rear camera (MOTION EYE) (page 41) B Rear camera (MOTION EYE) indicator (page 22) C Stylus

Slide up and pull out the stylus for touch panel operations.

D Air vents E WWAN antenna

When using your computer in the vertical orientation, rotate the antenna by 90 degrees counterclockwise.

* On selected models only.

Right

Getting Started

A Strap holes

Fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer through either hole.

B Battery connector (page 27)

Left

Getting Started

A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port B SIM card slot

Unscrew the screw and remove the cover to access the SIM card slot. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more information.

(page 88)

C Air vent

Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.

On selected models only.

Bottom

A Battery indicator (page 22) B Hard disk drive indicator (page 22) C Num lock indicator (page 22) D Caps lock indicator (page 22) E Scroll lock indicator (page 22) F Bluetooth indicator (page 22) G WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 22)

H WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator

* On selected models only.

(page 22)

Getting Started

A DC IN port (page 26) B Air vent C I/O connector (page 74) D Headphones jack (page 78) E Microphone jack (page 87)

Getting Started

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

Memory Stick Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not enter

Front/Rear camera (MOTION EYE) Illuminates while the corresponding built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use.

Hard disk drive

Num lock

Caps lock

Scroll lock

Bluetooth technology

Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled.

double-blinks when the battery pack is charging.

Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is not being used.

Illuminates when data is read from or written to the built-in flash memory storage. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.

Press and hold the Fn key and 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.

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.

Press and hold the Fn key and 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.

Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled.

Indicator Functions

Wireless WAN

* On selected models only.

Illuminates when the wireless WAN functionality is enabled.

Getting Started

Holding Your Computer

You can hold and use your computer in either a horizontal or vertical orientation to suit your preferences.

In either orientation, make sure to fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer and wear it to prevent accidental dropping of the computer from your palms.

❑ Horizontal orientation

This is the standard orientation of your computer and, by default, the buttons on the front are assigned the functions that help you use the computer comfortably in this orientation.

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You can change the default button assignments with VAIO Control Center. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 114) and find out more in its help file.

The horizontal orientation is represented as Standard mode in VAIO Control Center.

Getting Started

❑ Vertical orientation

You can use your computer in this orientation with the help of the VAIO Touch Launcher software. Press the launcher

button to start the software and select to rotate the screen view by 90 degrees clockwise.

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You might additionally want to change the default button assignments for easier operations, using VAIO Control Center.

The vertical orientation is represented as Rotational mode in VAIO Control Center.

Getting Started

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 or on the port replicator.

The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter.

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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 118). This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down and resuming.

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.

2 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.

Getting Started

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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.

This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.

Getting Started

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.

Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge.

Getting Started

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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.

Getting Started

Removing the Battery Pack

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.

2 Slide the battery release latches (1) inwards, hold the latches, and slide the battery pack away from the computer.

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