Sony VGN-TX700 User Manual

User Guide

Personal Computer

VGN-TX700 Series/VGN-FJ200 Series

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

About the Indicator Lights ..........................................................................................................................................24

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

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

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely .......................................................................................................................33

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

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

Using the Touch Pad .................................................................................................................................................37

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

Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...................................................................................................................40

Using the Optical Disc Drive ......................................................................................................................................41

Using PC Cards .........................................................................................................................................................51

Using the Memory Stick Media ..................................................................................................................................54

Using Other Memory Cards .......................................................................................................................................57

Using the Internet.......................................................................................................................................................59

Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................60

Using the Bluetooth Functionality ..............................................................................................................................70

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

Connecting a Port Replicator .....................................................................................................................................76

Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................84

Connecting an External Display.................................................................................................................................85

Selecting Display Modes............................................................................................................................................91

Using the Multiple Monitors Function.........................................................................................................................92

Connecting an External Microphone..........................................................................................................................94

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................95

Connecting a Printer ..................................................................................................................................................98

Connecting an i.LINK Device ...................................................................................................................................100

Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...............................................................................................................................102

Customizing Your VAIO Computer ................................................................................................................................104

Setting the Password ...............................................................................................................................................105

Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central .........................................................................................................107

Using the Power Saving Modes...............................................................................................................................108

Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ....................................................................................................113

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer....................................................................................................................................116

Adding and Removing Memory................................................................................................................................117

Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................126

On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................127

On Using the Power Source ....................................................................................................................................128

On Handling Your Computer....................................................................................................................................129

On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...........................................................................................................131

On Handling Floppy Disks .......................................................................................................................................131

On Handling Discs ...................................................................................................................................................132

On Using the Battery Pack.......................................................................................................................................133

On Using Headphones.............................................................................................................................................134

On Handling Memory Stick Media............................................................................................................................134

On Handling the Hard Disk ......................................................................................................................................135

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................136

Computer .................................................................................................................................................................138

System Security .......................................................................................................................................................146

Battery......................................................................................................................................................................148

Built-in MOTION EYE Camera.................................................................................................................................150

Internet.....................................................................................................................................................................153

Networking ...............................................................................................................................................................155

Bluetooth Technology ..............................................................................................................................................158

CDs and DVDs.........................................................................................................................................................163

Display .....................................................................................................................................................................168

Printing.....................................................................................................................................................................171

Microphone ..............................................................................................................................................................172

Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................173

Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................174

Touch Pad................................................................................................................................................................175

Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................176

Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................177

PC Cards .................................................................................................................................................................178

Audio/Video..............................................................................................................................................................179

Memory Stick Media ................................................................................................................................................180

Peripherals ...............................................................................................................................................................181

Support Options .............................................................................................................................................................182

Sony Support Information ........................................................................................................................................182

Program Support Information...................................................................................................................................185

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. ❑ Instant Mode (VGN-TX700 Series models only) — Provides a guide to use Instant Mode.

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://www.sony.com/pcsupport

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.

❑ VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility Guide (VGN-TX700 Series 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 VAIO 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 24) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 26) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 27) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33)

Locating Controls and Ports

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

Getting Started

VGN-TX700 Series models

Front

Getting Started

A Media Access indicator (page 24) B Memory Stick media slot

C SD card slot (page 57) D LCD screen (page 127) E Keyboard (page 35) F Touch pad (page 37) G WIRELESS switch (page 60) H Muting button (page 38) I Volume buttons (page 38) J Headphones jack (page 84) K Microphone jack (page 94)

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

high speed and high capacity capabilities.

(page 54)

AV MODE button (page 38)

A B Play/Pause button (page 38) C Stop button (page 38) D Previous track button (page 38) E Next track button (page 38) F Eject button (page 38) G Battery indicator (page 24) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 24) I Num lock indicator (page 24) J Caps lock indicator (page 24) K Scroll lock indicator (page 24) L Power button M Speakers N Bluetooth indicator (page 24) O WIRELESS LAN indicator (page 24)

P WWAN indicator

(page 24)

Q Muting indicator (page 24)

* On selected models only.

Getting Started

Back

A Network (Ethernet) port (page 102) B Battery connector (page 27) C DC In port (page 26)

D i.LINK

(IEEE1394) S400 port (page 100)

Getting Started

Right

A Optical disc drive (page 41) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 24) C Manual eject hole (page 163) D Drive eject button (page 41) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 86)

F WWAN antenna

* On selected models only.

(page 60)

Getting Started

Left

Getting Started

A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports B PC Card slot (page 51) C PC Card eject button (page 53) D Air vent E Modem port (page 59)

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

(page 95)

Bottom

A Air vent B Port replicator connector (page 78) C Release latch (page 31)

Getting Started

VGN-FJ200 Series models

Front

Getting Started

A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 40) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 24) C Internal microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 127) E Keyboard (page 35) F Touch pad (page 37) G WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 60) H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 24) I Power indicator (page 24) J Battery indicator (page 24) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 24) L Memory Stick media indicator (page 24)

M Memory Stick media slot

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

high speed and high capacity capabilities.

(page 54)

Speakers

A B Num lock indicator (page 24) C Caps lock indicator (page 24) D Scroll lock indicator (page 24) E S1/S2 buttons (page 38) F Power button

Getting Started

Back

A Battery connector (page 27)

Getting Started

Right

A Headphones jack (page 84) B Microphone jack (page 94) C AV Out jack (page 88)

D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports E Optical disc drive indicator (page 24) F Drive eject button (page 41) G Manual eject hole (page 163) H Security slot I DC In port (page 26)

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

(page 95)

Getting Started

Left

Getting Started

A Network (Ethernet) port

(page 102)

B Modem port (page 59) C i.LINK

(IEEE1394) S400 port (page 100)

D Air vent E Monitor (VGA) port F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port

(page 86)

*1 *2

(page 95)

G PC Card slot (page 51) H PC Card eject button (page 53)

Disabled when the computer is attached to the optional port replicator.

Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. Obstructed and unavailable when the computer is attached to the optional port replicator.

Bottom

A Port replicator connector (page 78) 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 to 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

Media Access (VGN-TX700 Series only)

Memory Stick PRO/Duo (VGN-FJ200 Series only)

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

Muting % (VGN-TX700 Series only) Illuminates when the volume is turned off.

Built-in MOTION EYE camera (VGN-FJ200 Series only)

Hard disk

Num lock

Caps lock

double-blinks when the battery is charging.

Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the memory card is not being used.

Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (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 while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use.

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.

Indicator Functions

Scroll lock

Bluetooth (VGN-TX700 Series only)

WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running.

WIRELESS WAN (Selected VGNTX700 Series only)

Press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs.

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

Illuminates when the wireless WAN function is running.

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) port replicator.

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 111). 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

VGN-TX700 Series models

1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.

Getting Started

VGN-FJ200 Series models

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.

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

Getting Started

✍

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.

Getting Started

✍

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.

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