Sony VGC - LV User Manual

User Guide

Personal Computer

VGC-LV series/VGC-LN series

Contents

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

Notice ...........................................................................................................................................................................7

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

Ergonomic Considerations .........................................................................................................................................11

Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................................13

Locating Controls and Ports.......................................................................................................................................14

About the Indicator Lights ..........................................................................................................................................20

Setting Up Your Computer.........................................................................................................................................21

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely .......................................................................................................................37

Using Your VAIO Computer .............................................................................................................................................38

Using the Keyboard ...................................................................................................................................................39

Using the Touch Pad .................................................................................................................................................43

Using the Mouse ........................................................................................................................................................44

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

Using the Optical Disc Drive ......................................................................................................................................51

Using the TV Function ...............................................................................................................................................60

Using the HDMI Input Function ..................................................................................................................................69

Using the ExpressCard Module .................................................................................................................................74

Using the Memory Stick .............................................................................................................................................78

Using the SD Memory Card .......................................................................................................................................84

Using the Internet.......................................................................................................................................................87

Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................88

Using the Bluetooth Function .....................................................................................................................................95

Using Peripheral Devices ...............................................................................................................................................101

Connecting External Speakers ................................................................................................................................102

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device....................................................................................................104

Connecting a Printer ................................................................................................................................................106

Connecting an i.LINK Device ...................................................................................................................................107

Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...............................................................................................................................109

Customizing Your VAIO Computer ................................................................................................................................111

Setting the Password ...............................................................................................................................................112

Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center..............................................................................................117

Using the Power Saving Mode.................................................................................................................................118

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer....................................................................................................................................121

Adding and Removing Memory................................................................................................................................122

Adding the Hard Disk Drive......................................................................................................................................129

Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................135

Handling the LCD Screen ........................................................................................................................................136

Using the Power Source ..........................................................................................................................................137

Handling Your Computer .........................................................................................................................................138

Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera............................................................................................................141

Handling Floppy Disks .............................................................................................................................................142

Handling Discs .........................................................................................................................................................143

Using Headphones ..................................................................................................................................................145

Handling the Memory Stick ......................................................................................................................................146

Handling the Hard Disk ............................................................................................................................................147

Updating Your Computer .........................................................................................................................................148

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................149

Computer .................................................................................................................................................................150

System Security .......................................................................................................................................................156

Built-in MOTION EYE Camera.................................................................................................................................157

Networking ...............................................................................................................................................................160

Bluetooth Technology ..............................................................................................................................................163

Optical Discs ............................................................................................................................................................167

Display .....................................................................................................................................................................171

Printing .....................................................................................................................................................................172

Microphone ..............................................................................................................................................................173

Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................174

Speakers ..................................................................................................................................................................175

Touch Pad................................................................................................................................................................177

Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................178

Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................179

Audio/Video..............................................................................................................................................................180

HDMI ........................................................................................................................................................................183

Memory Stick ...........................................................................................................................................................185

Peripherals ...............................................................................................................................................................186

Support Options .............................................................................................................................................................187

Sony Support Information ........................................................................................................................................188

e-Support .................................................................................................................................................................189

Trademarks ....................................................................................................................................................................191

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

Notice

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.

Before Use

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 problems other than those you encounter during normal

operation.

❑ 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.

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. The User Guide is provided in PDF format for easy browsing and printing.

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.

Before Use

❑ 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 that includes documentation for the bundled accessories.

Before Use

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 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 included with 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.

Ergonomic Considerations

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

Before Use

❑ Position of your computer – Place the display directly in front of you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your

wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. 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

❑ Viewing angle of the 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.

While adjusting the viewing angle, do not exert excessive pressure on your computer, especially on the center of the speaker grill, 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 10 cm of space behind and at least 20 cm of space on each side of the main

unit.

Getting Started

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

❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14)

❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 20)

❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 21)

❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 37)

Getting Started

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. It may also vary in some countries or areas.

Front

A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 47) E Power indicator (page 20) F Remote sensor

Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for operations.

G SONY logo lamp (page 117) H LCD screen (page 136) I HDMI SELECT indicator (page 20) J WIRELESS indicator (page 20) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 20) L Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20)

Back

Getting Started

A Power button B DISPLAY OFF button

Press this button to turn off the LCD backlight. While the HDMI input is selected (page 70), pressing this button also turns off the volume.

C Capture angle adjuster (page 47) D Back panel cover

Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it (page 21).

E CONNECT button (page 30), (page 32) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 107) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 102)

(Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz)

H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports

(page 104)

I Base stand cover

Remove the base stand cover to bundle cables to keep them tidy (page 21).

J Base stand (page 140)

* Support high-/full-/low- speeds.

VGC-LV series models

Getting Started

A Air exhaust vent (page 139) B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (page 130) C Memory module compartment cover (page 124) D AC In port (page 26)

E VHF/UHF input port

(page 60)

F HDMI INPUT port (page 69) G Cable clamps (page 29)

H S VIDEO input port

Connect an external device such as a VCR.

I A/V INPUT jack

Connect an external device such as a VCR.

J Network (Ethernet) port (page 109)

* On selected models only.

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

VGC-LN series models

A Air exhaust vent (page 139) B Memory module compartment cover (page 124) C HDMI INPUT port (page 69) D DC IN port (page 26) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 109)

F VHF/UHF input port

(page 60)

G Cable clamps (page 29) H S VIDEO input port

Connect an external device such as a VCR.

I A/V INPUT jack

Connect an external device such as a VCR.

* On selected models only.

Getting Started

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

Right

A Optical disc drive (page 51) B Drive eject button (page 52)

C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports D WIRELESS switch (page 88) E HDMI SELECT button (page 70) F MENU button (page 70) G Up/Down buttons (page 70) H OK button (page 70)

* Support high-/full-/low- speeds.

(page 104)

Getting Started

Left

Getting Started

A ExpressCard/34 B Memory Stick slot

slot (page 74)

(page 78)

C Media Access indicator (page 20) D SD memory card slot (page 84) E Headphones jack (page 102) F Microphone jack

Connect an external microphone.

G Line In jack

Connect an external audio device for audio input.

H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port

Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick.

Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.

(page 104)

Getting Started

About the Indicator Lights

Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:

Indicator Functions

Power 1 Illuminates in green when the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and

turns off when the computer is off.

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

Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or

HDMI SELECT Illuminates in green while the HDMI input is selected.

DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off.

Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive

WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on, provided that one or more wireless options are enabled

turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use.

Illuminates when the drive is reading or writing data. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.

in the VAIO Smart Network window.

Getting Started

Setting Up Your Computer

Removing and Replacing the Covers

Before accessing some ports and jacks on the back of your computer, you first need to remove the back panel cover from the computer and the base stand cover from the base stand.

To remove the back panel cover and the base stand cover

1 Gently face down your computer on a flat surface.

When facing down your computer, be sure to place it on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen.

2 Grasp the back panel cover (1) with both hands, gently lift it, and remove it from the computer.

Put your fingertips underneath the back panel cover (2) when removing the cover from the computer.

Getting Started

3 Slide the base stand cover (3) in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the base stand.

Getting Started

To replace the back panel cover and the base stand cover

1 Put the base stand cover (1) back on the base stand and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

Getting Started

2 Put the back panel cover (2) so as to fit the projections inside the cover into the respective holes on the back of the

computer and push in the cover toward the computer.

Keep the back panel cover and the stand cover on the computer unless access to the back panel is necessary.

Getting Started

Connecting a Power Source and Cables

A power cord is supplied with VGC-LV series models, and an AC adapter is supplied with VGC-LN series models to connect your computer to a power source. It must be plugged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse. In addition, you need to connect other cables if you want to use some functions of your computer, such as the TV function.

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Use only the supplied AC adapter or power cord for your computer.

To connect the power cord or the AC adapter and other cables

1 Remove the back panel cover and the base stand cover from the computer.

See Removing and Replacing the Covers (page 21) for the procedure.

2 Connect a power cord or an AC adapter to the computer.

❑ VGC-LN series models

1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3) and the other end into AC outlet (2).

Getting Started

2 Put the cable connected to the AC adapter through the hole (4) in the base stand and plug it into the DC IN port (5)

as illustrated below.

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

Be sure to push the plug all the way in.

Getting Started

❑ VGC-LV series models

Plug one end of the power cord (6) into the AC outlet (7), put the other end through the hole (8) in the base stand, and plug it into the AC In port (9) on the computer as illustrated below.

Be sure to push the plug into the AC In port all the way to the guide (10).

Getting Started

3 Connect other cables to the computer, if necessary.

❑ To set up TV connections available on models with the TV tuner board, see Using the TV Function (page 60).

❑ To connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT port for using the HDMI Input function, see Using the HDMI Input

Function (page 69).

❑ To connect your computer to an Ethernet network, see Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 109).

4 Snap open the cable clamp (11), route the cables through it, and then snap the cable clamp back shut.

5 Replace the stand cover and the back panel cover.

See Removing and Replacing the Covers (page 21) for the procedure.

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To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the power cord or the AC adapter when the computer is off.

Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible.

If you unplug the power cord or the AC adapter from your computer while the computer is on or in Sleep mode, you may lose all unsaved data.

Getting Started

Connecting the Wireless Keyboard

A wireless keyboard and four AA alkaline batteries for use in the keyboard are supplied with your computer. Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard.

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If you find your keyboard not working, for example after replacement of the keyboard batteries, try the following steps for reconnection.

To connect the wireless keyboard

To connect the wireless keyboard, it must be located within a range of 30 cm to 1 m from the computer.

1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the bottom of the wireless keyboard.

2 Turn on the computer.

3 Slide the power switch (3) on the back of the keyboard to the ON position.

4 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer.

5 Press the CONNECT button (5) on the bottom of the keyboard.

The connect indicator turns on in the LCD window on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. If not, repeat the procedure.

Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other.

If the wireless keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. This could indicate that the connection between your computer and the keyboard is lost. Press the Fn key to check that the connect indicator turns on before using the keyboard.

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