Sony VGC-LV180J, VGC-LV150J, VGC-LV110N User Guide

User Guide

Personal Computer

VGC-LV100 Series

Contents

Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................5

Documentation .............................................................................................................................................................6

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 .......................................................................................................................33

Using Your VAIO Computer .............................................................................................................................................34

Using the Keyboard ...................................................................................................................................................35

Using the Touch Pad .................................................................................................................................................39

Using the Mouse ........................................................................................................................................................40

Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...................................................................................................................43

Using the Optical Disc Drive ......................................................................................................................................47

Using the TV Function ...............................................................................................................................................56

Using the HDMI Input Function ..................................................................................................................................75

Using the ExpressCard Module .................................................................................................................................82

Using the Memory Stick .............................................................................................................................................86

Using the SD Memory Card .......................................................................................................................................92

Using the Internet.......................................................................................................................................................95

Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................96

Using the Bluetooth Function.....................................................................................................................................99

Using Peripheral Devices ...............................................................................................................................................104

Connecting External Speakers ................................................................................................................................105

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device....................................................................................................107

Connecting a Printer ................................................................................................................................................109

Connecting an i.LINK Device ...................................................................................................................................110

Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...............................................................................................................................112

Customizing Your VAIO Computer ................................................................................................................................114

Setting the Password ...............................................................................................................................................115

Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center..............................................................................................120

Using the Power Saving Mode.................................................................................................................................121

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer....................................................................................................................................124

Adding and Removing Memory................................................................................................................................125

Adding the Hard Disk Drive......................................................................................................................................132

Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................138

Handling the LCD Screen ........................................................................................................................................139

Using the Power Source ..........................................................................................................................................140

Handling Your Computer .........................................................................................................................................141

Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera............................................................................................................144

Handling Floppy Disks .............................................................................................................................................145

Handling Discs .........................................................................................................................................................146

Using Headphones ..................................................................................................................................................148

Handling the Memory Stick ......................................................................................................................................149

Handling the Hard Disk ............................................................................................................................................150

Updating Your Computer .........................................................................................................................................151

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................152

Computer .................................................................................................................................................................154

System Security .......................................................................................................................................................160

Built-in MOTION EYE Camera.................................................................................................................................161

Networking ...............................................................................................................................................................164

Bluetooth Technology ..............................................................................................................................................167

Optical Discs ............................................................................................................................................................171

Display .....................................................................................................................................................................176

Printing.....................................................................................................................................................................177

Microphone ..............................................................................................................................................................178

Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................179

Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................180

Touch Pad................................................................................................................................................................182

Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................183

Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................184

Audio/Video..............................................................................................................................................................185

HDMI........................................................................................................................................................................188

Memory Stick ...........................................................................................................................................................190

Peripherals ...............................................................................................................................................................191

Support Options .............................................................................................................................................................192

Sony Support Information ........................................................................................................................................193

Program Support Information...................................................................................................................................196

Trademarks ....................................................................................................................................................................206

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

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.

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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, hardware

drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. To access this on-screen guide:

1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAI O Recovery Center User Guide.

™

❑ SmartWi

WAN

Connection Utility Help — Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless

functions.

To access this on-screen guide:

1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help.

* The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out whether your model

supports the functions.

❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) — Provides information about using Windows Media Center.

To access this on-screen guide:

1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide.

Before Use

Help and Support

Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general 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.

❑ Get started with my VAIO

Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more.

❑ Use my VAIO

Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information.

❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO

Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.

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 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

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 12)

❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17)

❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 18)

❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33)

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 17) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 43) E Power indicator (page 17) F Remote sensor

Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for operations.

G SONY logo lamp (page 120) H LCD screen (page 139)

I HDMI SELECT indicator J WIRELESS indicator (page 17) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) L Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17)

* On selected models only.

(page 17)

Back

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A Power button B DISPLAY OFF button

Press this button to turn off the LCD backlight. While the HDMI input is selected (page 76), pressing this button also turns off the volume.

C Capture angle adjuster (page 43) D Back panel cover

Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it (page 18).

E CONNECT button (page 26), (page 28) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 110) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 105)

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

H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports

(page 107)

I Base stand cover

Remove the base stand cover to bundle cables to keep them tidy (page 18).

J Base stand (page 143)

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

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A Air exhaust vent (page 142) B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (page 133) C Memory module compartment cover (page 127) D AC In port (page 23)

E CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port F CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port G HDMI INPUT port

(page 75)

(page 63)

(page 56)

H Cable clamps (page 25) I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack J S VIDEO input port K A/V INPUT jack

(page 64)

(page 73)

L Network (Ethernet) port (page 112)

* 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.

Right

A Optical disc drive (page 47) B Drive eject button (page 48)

C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports D WIRELESS switch (page 96)

E HDMI SELECT button F MENU button

G Up/Down buttons H OK button

Support high-/full-/low- speeds.

On selected models only.

(page 76)

(page 107)

Getting Started

Left

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A ExpressCard/34 B Memory Stick slot

slot (page 82)

(page 86)

C Media Access indicator (page 17) D SD memory card slot (page 92) E Headphones jack (page 105) 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 107)

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

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.

* On selected models only.

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

Illuminates in green while the HDMI input is selected.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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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

You need a power cord to connect your computer to an AC power source and 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 power cord for your computer.

Getting Started

To connect the power cord and other cables

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

See Removing and Replacing the Covers (page 18) for the procedure.

2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC outlet (2), put the other end through the hole (3) in the base stand, and

plug it into the AC In port (4) on the computer as illustrated below.

Be sure to push the plug into the AC In port all the way to the guide (5).

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3 Connect other cables to the computer, if necessary.

❑ To set up TV connections available on models with the TV tuner board, see Setting Up TV Connections (page 57). ❑ To connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT port for using the HDMI Input function, see Using the HDMI Input

Function (page 75).

❑ To connect your computer to an Ethernet network, see Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 112).

4 Snap open the cable clamp (6), 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 18) for the procedure.

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

Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible.

If you unplug the power cord 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 approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (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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You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for its battery power level.

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

If you want to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet.

Getting Started

Connecting the Wireless Mouse

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

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

To connect the wireless mouse

To connect the wireless mouse, it must be located within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer.

1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below:

2 Turn on the computer.

3 Slide the power switch on the bottom of the mouse to the ON position.

4 Press the CONNECT button (1) on the back of the computer.

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5 Press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the mouse within 10 seconds from step 4.

Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be established.

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

Getting Started

Preparing for Wall Mounting

Your computer is equipped with four holes on its back panel, which look similar to those compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mounting standard, for connecting to your mounting system.

Be sure to establish wireless communication between your computer and the wireless mouse and keyboard before mounting the computer on the wall.

It is recommended that you allow adequate clearance between the wall and the back of your computer when mounting the computer on the wall so that you can access the ports and buttons on the back of the computer.

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