Sony VGN-SZ110, VGN-SZ110 B, VGN-SZ120P, VGN-SZ120P B, VGN-SZ140 User Guide

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User Guide

Personal Computer

VGN-SZ100 Series

Contents

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

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

Ergonomic Considerations...........................................................................................................................................8

Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................................10

Locating Controls and Ports.......................................................................................................................................11

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

Connecting a Power Source ......................................................................................................................................19

Using the Battery Pack ..............................................................................................................................................20

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely .......................................................................................................................25

Using Your VAIO Computer .............................................................................................................................................26

Using the Keyboard ...................................................................................................................................................27

Using the Touch Pad .................................................................................................................................................29

Using Special-function Buttons ..................................................................................................................................30

Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...................................................................................................................31

Using the Optical Disc Drive ......................................................................................................................................32

Using PC Cards .........................................................................................................................................................42

Using the ExpressCard/34 Media ..............................................................................................................................45

Using the Memory Stick Media ..................................................................................................................................48

Using Other Memory Cards .......................................................................................................................................53

Using the Internet.......................................................................................................................................................57

Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................58

Using the Bluetooth Functionality ..............................................................................................................................68

Using Peripheral Devices .................................................................................................................................................75

Connecting a Docking Station....................................................................................................................................76

Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................85

Connecting an External Display.................................................................................................................................86

Selecting Display Modes............................................................................................................................................90

Using the Multiple Monitors Function.........................................................................................................................91

Connecting an External Microphone..........................................................................................................................93

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................94

Connecting a Printer ..................................................................................................................................................97

Connecting an i.LINK Device .....................................................................................................................................98

Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...............................................................................................................................100

Customizing Your VAIO Computer ................................................................................................................................102

Selecting Performance Modes .................................................................................................................................103

Setting the Password ...............................................................................................................................................104

Using Fingerprint Authentication..............................................................................................................................114

Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM).....................................................................................................................127

Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central .........................................................................................................133

Using the Power Saving Modes...............................................................................................................................134

Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ....................................................................................................139

Protecting the Hard Disk ..........................................................................................................................................142

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer....................................................................................................................................143

Adding and Removing Memory................................................................................................................................144

Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................151

On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................152

On Using the Power Source ....................................................................................................................................153

On Handling Your Computer....................................................................................................................................154

On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...........................................................................................................156

On Handling Floppy Disks .......................................................................................................................................156

On Handling Discs ...................................................................................................................................................157

On Using the Battery Pack.......................................................................................................................................158

On Using Headphones.............................................................................................................................................159

On Handling Memory Stick Media............................................................................................................................159

On Handling the Hard Disk ......................................................................................................................................160

On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...................................................................................................................161

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................162

Computer .................................................................................................................................................................164

System Security .......................................................................................................................................................173

Battery......................................................................................................................................................................175

Built-in MOTION EYE Camera.................................................................................................................................177

Internet.....................................................................................................................................................................180

Networking ...............................................................................................................................................................182

Bluetooth Technology ..............................................................................................................................................185

CDs and DVDs.........................................................................................................................................................189

Display .....................................................................................................................................................................194

Printing.....................................................................................................................................................................196

Microphone ..............................................................................................................................................................197

Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................198

Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................199

Touch Pad................................................................................................................................................................200

Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................201

Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................202

PC Cards .................................................................................................................................................................203

Audio/Video..............................................................................................................................................................204

Memory Stick Media ................................................................................................................................................205

Peripherals ...............................................................................................................................................................206

Docking Station ........................................................................................................................................................207

Support Options .............................................................................................................................................................208

Sony Support Information ........................................................................................................................................208

Program Support Information...................................................................................................................................211

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.

Documentation

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

Printed Documentation

❑ Welcome mat — Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information — Contains safety guidelines and owner information.

Before Use

Non-printed Documentation

❑ User Guide (this manual) — Contains features of your computer. It also includes information about the software programs

included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems.

❑ Specifications — The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration 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://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/

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

for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin

American countries or areas.

❑ VAIO Recovery 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 online guide:

1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAI O Recovery Guide.

❑ SmartWi Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) — Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, Wireless

LAN, and Wireless WAN functionalities. To access this online guide:

1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide.

for customers in USA,

Before Use

Ergonomic Considerations

You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments:

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

wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Have breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain 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 computer's display – Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye

strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well.

❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect

lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

❑ Positioning an external display – When using an external display, set the display at a comfortable viewing distance.

Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor.

Getting Started

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

Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your computer. Make 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, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions.

❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25)

Locating Controls and Ports

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

Please note that the illustrations in this manual may not necessarily apply to your model.

Front

Getting Started

A Built-in MOTION EYE camera B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator C Built-in microphone (monaural)

D LCD screen (page 152) E Built-in speakers F Keyboard (page 27) G Touch pad (page 29)

H Fingerprint sensor

* On selected models only.

(page 114)

(page 31)

(page 17)

Power indicator (page 17)

A B Battery indicator (page 17) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17)

E WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator F Bluetooth indicator

(page 17)

G S1/S2 buttons (page 30) H STAMINA mode indicator (page 17) I Performance selector switch (page 103) J SPEED mode indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS switch (page 58) L Num lock indicator (page 17) M Caps lock indicator (page 17) N Scroll lock indicator (page 17) O Power button

* On selected models only.

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Back

A DC IN port (page 19) B SIM card slot

See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more information.

C Battery connector (page 20) D Air vents

* On selected models only.

Getting Started

Right

A Optical disc drive (page 32) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) C Manual eject hole (page 189) D Drive eject button (page 32)

E ExpressCard F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports

™

/34 slot*1 (page 45)

(page 94)

G Network (Ethernet) port (page 100) H Modem port (page 57)

I WWAN antenna

Referred to as the ExpressCard/34 slot hereinafter.

Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.

On selected models only.

(page 58)

Getting Started

Left

Getting Started

A Microphone jack (page 93) B Headphones jack (page 85) C Air vents

D i.LINK

(IEEE1394) S400 port (page 98)

E Monitor (VGA) port (page 87) F PC Card slot (page 42) G PC Card eject button (page 44) H Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 17)

I Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot

* Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO

Duo high speed and high capacity capabilities.

(page 48)

Bottom

A Docking station connector (page 77) B Air vents

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 in Standby 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 is running out of power, and

Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo

Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc. When the indicator is off, the optical disc is not

STAMINA mode Illuminates when the computer is in STAMINA mode to conserve battery power.

SPEED mode Illuminates when the computer is in SPEED mode to provide faster performance.

Hard disk

Num lock

Caps lock

Scroll lock

double-blinks when the battery is charging.

Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo slot. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is not being used.

being used.

Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.

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 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.

Indicator Functions

Bluetooth

WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running.

WIRELESS WAN

* On selected models only.

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

Illuminates when the wireless WAN function is enabled.

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

✍

Use the 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 attached to the AC adapter (3) into the DC In port (4) on the computer or on the optional docking station.

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

✍

To disconnect the computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter.

Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.

If you do not use the computer for a long period of time, put the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 137). This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming.

Using the Battery Pack

The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.

Installing the Battery Pack

To install the battery pack

1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position.

3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.

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4 Slide the lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer.

✍

When the 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 purchase.

To charge the battery pack

1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off.

Battery indicator light status Meaning

On The computer is using battery power.

Blinks The battery is running out of power.

Double blinks The battery is charging.

Off The computer is using AC power.

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✍

When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights blink.

Keep the battery pack in the 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 attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged battery.

The battery pack supplied with the computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life.

The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When the battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing.

For some software applications and some peripheral devices, the 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 Standby or

Hibernate. If the battery wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you will lose any unsaved data. Going back to the previous work state is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently.

When the 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 the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode.

To remove the battery pack

1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position.

3 Slide and hold the release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer.

Getting Started

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely

To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below.

To shut down your computer

1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer.

The Turn off computer window appears. 3 Click Turn Off. 4 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off

automatically.

The power indicator light turns off.

Using Your VAIO Computer

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

❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 42) ❑ Using the ExpressCard/34 Media (page 45) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 48) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 53) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 68)

Using Your VAIO Computer

Using the Keyboard

Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.

Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key

✍

Some functions are not available until Windows is launched.

Combinations/Feature Functions

Fn + F1: wireless switching

Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Turns on and off the built-in speakers and the headphones.

Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.

Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.

Fn + /T (F7): switch to the external display

Toggles between Bluetooth and Wireless LAN, and Wireless WAN functionalities.

To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or <, or keep pressing Fn+F3.

To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or <, or keep pressing Fn+F5.

Toggles between the LCD, external device (e.g. monitor) and both LCD and external device.

Combinations/Feature Functions

Fn + (F10): zoom

Fn + (F12): Hibernate

* On selected models only.

Using Your VAIO Computer

Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view.

✍

The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the LCD screen with a higher resolution. This key combination is disabled during video playback. Make sure to quit such software before pressing the key combination. This key combination may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the resolution. The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution. When the LCD screen view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view.

Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to turn on the power. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 134).

Using Your VAIO Computer

Using the Touch Pad

The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad.

Action Description

Point Slide one finger on the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on an item or object.

Click Press the left button (3) once.

Double-click Press the left button twice.

Right-click Press the right button (4) once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu.

Drag Slide one finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button.

Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Move your finger along the bottom to scroll

horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature).

✍

On the models with the fingerprint sensor, you can also use the sensor for vertical scrolling while the Scroll lock indicator is lit. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to turn on and off the indicator.

Using Special-function Buttons

Your computer is equipped with special buttons to help you use specific functions of the computer.

Special-function button Functions

By default, the S1 button turns the volume on and off and the S2 button lowers the CPU speed to reduce the

S1/S2 button

fan noise. You can change these button assignments on the window for changing the S button assignments. To display this window, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through VAIO Central.

Using Your VAIO Computer

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