Sony VAIO VPCJ2 User Manual

User Guide

Personal Computer

VPCJ2 Series

Contents

Before Use.......................................................................... 4

Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5

Ergonomic Considerations............................................ 9

Getting Started.................................................................. 11

Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 12

About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 17

Setting Up Your Computer .......................................... 18

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 20

Using the Power Saving Mode.................................... 21

Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 24

Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 27

Using the Keyboard.....................................................28

Using the Mouse .........................................................35

Using the Touch Screen..............................................40

Using Special-function Buttons ...................................44

Using the Quick Web Access Function ....................... 45

Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 47

Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 48

Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 55

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 62

Using the Internet ........................................................ 66

Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 67

Using the Wireless LAN...............................................68

Using the BLUETOOTH Function................................73

Using Peripheral Devices..................................................78

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........79

Connecting an External Microphone ...........................80

Connecting a USB Device ...........................................81

Customizing Your VAIO Computer....................................83

Setting the Password...................................................84

Using the VAIO Control Center ...................................90

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.......................................92

Adding and Removing Memory ...................................93

Precautions....................................................................... 99

Safety Information ..................................................... 100

Care and Maintenance Information........................... 102

Handling Your Computer...........................................103

Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen .................. 105

Using the Power Source ........................................... 106

Handling the Built-in Camera .................................... 107

Handling Discs ..........................................................108

Handling "Memory Stick"........................................... 109

Handling the Built-in Storage Device ........................ 110

Troubleshooting .............................................................. 111

Computer Operations ................................................ 113

System Update / Security..........................................118

Recovery / Recovery Media ...................................... 119

Partition .....................................................................121

Built-in Camera ......................................................... 122

Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) ...............................124

BLUETOOTH Technology......................................... 128

Optical Discs ............................................................. 131

Display ...................................................................... 136

Printing ...................................................................... 139

Microphone ............................................................... 140

Mouse ....................................................................... 141

Speakers ................................................................... 143

Touch Screen ............................................................145

Keyboard ...................................................................146

Floppy Disks ..............................................................147

Audio/Video ...............................................................148

"Memory Stick" ..........................................................151

Peripherals ................................................................152

Trademarks .....................................................................153

Notice ..............................................................................156

Before Use >

Before Use

Congratulations on your purchase of this VAIO® computer and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience.

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

How to find specifications

Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your computer.

To find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs:

❑ For customers in USA

http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/

❑ For customers in Canada

http://www.sony.ca/support/ http://www.fr.sony.ca/support

❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas

http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA

❑ For customers in Brazil

http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/

(English)

(French)

Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer

Finding More about Your VAIO Computer

This section provides support information about your VAIO computer.

1. Printed Documentation

❑ Quick Start Guide — An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc.

❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide

❑ Safety Information — Safety guidelines and owner information.

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Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully.

Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer

2. On-screen Documentation

❑ VAIO User Guide — General information of your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information.

To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual.

❑ Help and Support — General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer.

To access Help and Support:

1 Click Start and Help and Support.

2 Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need.

Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating

Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as interactive VAIO tutorials,

Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the VAI O C are, system restore, backup and recovery,

Recovery Media, and more.

how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. The available information varies depending on the model you purchased. You can find useful documentation such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer.

and contact Sony support.

❑ Program help files — May be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. You may be able to

access the help files from the help menu on a specific program.

Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer

3. Support Web Sites

❑ Sony online support web site

The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online.

❑ For customers in USA

http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/

❑ For customers in Canada

http://www.sony.ca/support/ http://www.fr.sony.ca/support

❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas

http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA

❑ For customers in Brazil

http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/

❑ Operating system online support web site

Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/

(English)

(French)

Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer

4. Customer Information Center

If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site, you may call Sony directly. You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available:

1 Your VAIO computer model

You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer.

2 Your computer's serial number

You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode.

3 The operating system on your computer

4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem

5 A brief description of the problem

5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only)

Make an appointment with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for your VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with the setup of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage

to find the nearest location.

Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations

Ergonomic Considerations

Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations:

❑ Position of your computer – Place the display directly in front of you. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in

a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing device. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Take frequent breaks while using 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.

Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations

❑ Viewing angle of the computer display – Use the display 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.

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You can tilt the computer display within the range from about 8 to 30 degrees.

While adjusting the viewing angle, do not exert excessive pressure on your computer to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage.

❑ 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.

❑ Ventilation – Make sure you leave at least 4 inches / 10 cm of space behind and at least 8 inches / 20 cm of space on

each side of the main unit.

Getting Started >

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. Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions.

❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12)

❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17)

❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 18)

❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20)

❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 21)

❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition (page 24)

Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports

Locating Controls and Ports

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

The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications.

Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports

Front

A WIRELESS indicator (page 17) B Disc drive indicator (page 17) C Power indicator (page 17) D WEB button (page 44) E DISPLAY OFF button (page 44) F Power button G Built-in microphone (monaural) H Built-in camera indicator (page 17) I Built-in camera (page 47) J LCD screen/touch screen (page 40) K Built-in speakers (stereo) L Bottom chassis frame (page 100)

Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports

Back

The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it.

A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 18) C DC IN port (page 18) D Prop-up stand (page 100)

E USB ports F LAN port (page 67) G Memory module compartment cover (page 93)

* Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard.

(page 81)

Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports

Right

A Optical disc drive (page 48) B Manual eject hole (page 131) C Drive eject button (page 48)

Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports

Left

A ASSIST button (page 44) B Media Access indicator (page 17)

C "Memory Stick Duo"/SD memory card combined slot*

(page 55), (page 62)

D USB ports

(page 81)

E Headphones jack (page 79) F Microphone jack

Connect an external microphone.

Supports Duo-size "Memory Stick" and the SD memory card. However, they cannot be used simultaneously.

Compliant with the USB 2.0/3.0 standards. USB ports that are compliant with the USB 3.0 standard are identifiable by their blue color.

Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights

About the Indicator Lights

Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:

Indicator Functions

Power 1 Illuminates in green while the computer is in Normal mode, blinks in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode,

Built-in camera Illuminates while the built-in camera is in use.

Media Access Illuminates while data access to a memor y card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in

Disc drive

WIRELESS Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled.

and turns off when the computer is turned off.

progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in use.

Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in progress. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.

Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer

Setting Up Your Computer

Connecting a Power Source

You need an AC adapter to connect your computer to an AC power source.

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Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer.

To connect the AC adapter

1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2).

2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (3).

Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer

3 Route the AC adapter cable (4) through the hole (5) of the prop-up stand and the cable clamp (6), and then plug it into

the DC IN port (7) on the back of your computer.

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

If you unplug the AC adapter from your computer while the computer is on, you will lose all unsaved data.

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To disconnect your computer completely from an AC power source, turn off the computer and unplug the AC adapter.

Make sure that an AC outlet is easily accessible.

Getting Started > Shutting Down Your Computer Safely

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 Save your data and close all running software applications.

3 Click Start and the Shut down button.

After a short time, the computer automatically turns off. Make sure the power indicator light turns off.

Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Mode

Using the Power Saving Mode

In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has a distinct power saving mode called Sleep mode.

Turn off your computer if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time.

Mode Description

Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer while it is in use. The green power indicator light is lit while the

computer is in this mode.

Sleep mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power

consumption mode. The orange power indicator light blinks while your computer is in this mode.

Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Mode

Using Sleep Mode

To activate Sleep mode

Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Sleep.

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Alternatively, you can press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard to place your computer into Sleep mode.

To return to Normal mode

❑ Press any key on the wireless keyboard.

❑ Click the wireless mouse button.

❑ Move the wireless mouse.

❑ Press the power button on your computer.

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We recommend that you turn off the power switch on the bottom of your wireless mouse when you place your computer into Sleep mode. This will prevent the computer from returning to Normal mode when the mouse is unintentionally moved.

Make sure that the battery of your wireless keyboard is properly installed and not running out of power.

If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically. You will lose all unsaved data.

Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Mode

If the computer is not used for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you can change the Sleep mode settings.

To change the Sleep mode settings

1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Power Options.

2 Click Change plan settings under the current power plan.

3 Change the time to place the computer into Sleep mode and click Save Changes.

Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition

Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition

Updating Your Computer

Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality.

The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer.

❑ Windows Update

Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions.

❑ VAIO Update 5

Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates.

Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition

Using the Antivirus Software for Your Computer

Protect your computer against computer viruses by using the antivirus software.

You can keep the antivirus software current with the latest updates by downloading and installing the updates from the web site of the manufacturer. To update the antivirus software, find the antivirus software installed on your computer from the following and follow the steps.

Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates.

❑ Trend Micro:

1 Click Start, All Programs, Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security, and Trend Micro Titanium Maximum

Security.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions.

❑ McAfee:

1 Click Start, All Programs, McAfee, and McAfee Internet Security or McAfee Total Protection.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions.

❑ Norton Internet Security:

1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, and LiveUpdate or Norton Internet Security.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions.

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See the help file included with your software program for more information.

The actual procedure may be different from the above depending on the version of the software installed on your computer. In such a case, follow the on-screen instructions.

Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition

Using the VAIO Care

With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on your computer. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem.

To launch the VAIO Care

❑ On models with the ASSIST button

Press the ASSIST button while your computer is on.

❑ On models without the ASSIST button

Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care.

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See the help file included with the VAIO Care for more information.

On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in case of emergency, for example, when the Windows does not start.

Using Your VAIO Computer >

Using Your VAIO Computer

This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer.

❑ Using the Keyboard (page 28)

❑ Using the Mouse (page 35)

❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 40)

❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 44)

❑ Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 45)

❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 47)

❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 48)

❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 55)

❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 62)

❑ Using the Internet (page 66)

❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 67)

❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 68)

❑ Using the BLUETOOTH Function (page 73)

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard

Using the Keyboard

A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.

The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions.

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard

Using the Wireless Keyboard

One alkaline AA battery is supplied with your wireless keyboard. Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from the bottom of the wireless keyboard and install the supplied AA battery (2) into the battery compartment.

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If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the battery may need to be replaced. If you do not intend to use the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the battery to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

If the wireless keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, your computer enters Sleep mode. To bring it back into Normal mode, press any key on the wireless keyboard.

To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 33 feet (10 m) from your computer.

Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2.4 GHz band near your wireless keyboard. These devices may create radio interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly.

Do not place metal furniture or objects near your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may create radio interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly.

Be sure to use an alkaline battery. Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless keyboard.

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard

* Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function.

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Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example.

A Function keys

Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of your computer screen.

Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of the LCD screen. Fn+F6: Increase lighting intensity of the LCD screen.

B Num Lk/Scr Lk

Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. To activate/deactivate Scr Lk mode, use this key in conjunction with the Fn key. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is activated or deactivated, the

(Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the taskbar

along with a pop-up message to indicate a mode change.

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You can keep the Num lock and/or Scroll lock icon on the taskbar. To do so, rightclick the f icon on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for your desired icon.

C VAI O button

key

(page 44)

D Power switch

Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on and off.

E Sleep button

Provides a lower level of power consumption. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 21).

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