Sony VGN-UX1XRN, VGN-UX1XN User Manual

User Guide

Personal Computer

VGN-UX series

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Contents

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

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

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

Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................................12

Locating Controls and Ports.......................................................................................................................................13

About the Indicator Lights ..........................................................................................................................................22

Holding Your Computer .............................................................................................................................................23

Connecting a Power Source ......................................................................................................................................25

Using the Battery Pack ..............................................................................................................................................26

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely .......................................................................................................................30

Using Your VAIO Computer .............................................................................................................................................31

Using the Keyboard ...................................................................................................................................................32

Using the Touch Panel...............................................................................................................................................33

Using the Pointing Device..........................................................................................................................................35

Using Special-function Buttons ..................................................................................................................................37

Blocking Unintentional Operations.............................................................................................................................38

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

Using the Memory Stick Media ..................................................................................................................................44

Using CompactFlash Memory Cards .........................................................................................................................49

Using the Internet.......................................................................................................................................................53

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Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................54

Using the Bluetooth Functionality ..............................................................................................................................61

Using Peripheral Devices .................................................................................................................................................68

Connecting the Port Replicator ..................................................................................................................................69

Connecting the Display/LAN Adapter ........................................................................................................................75

Connecting an Optical Disc Drive ..............................................................................................................................76

Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................78

Connecting an External Display.................................................................................................................................79

Selecting Display Modes............................................................................................................................................84

Using the Multiple Monitors Function.........................................................................................................................85

Connecting an External Microphone..........................................................................................................................87

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................88

Connecting a Printer ..................................................................................................................................................91

Connecting an i.LINK Device .....................................................................................................................................92

Connecting to a Network (LAN) .................................................................................................................................93

Customizing Your VAIO Computer ..................................................................................................................................94

Setting the Password .................................................................................................................................................95

Using Fingerprint Authentication..............................................................................................................................102

Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center..............................................................................................123

Using the Power Saving Modes...............................................................................................................................124

Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ....................................................................................................128

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Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................131

On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................132

On Using the Power Source ....................................................................................................................................133

On Handling Your Computer....................................................................................................................................134

On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...........................................................................................................136

On Handling Floppy Disks .......................................................................................................................................137

On Handling Discs ...................................................................................................................................................138

On Using the Battery Pack.......................................................................................................................................139

On Using Headphones.............................................................................................................................................140

On Handling Memory Stick Media............................................................................................................................141

On Using the Folding Stand.....................................................................................................................................142

On Using the Adapter Holding Band........................................................................................................................144

On Using the Wrist Strap .........................................................................................................................................145

On Replacing the Multi-pointer Cap.........................................................................................................................146

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................147

Computer .................................................................................................................................................................148

System Security .......................................................................................................................................................155

Battery......................................................................................................................................................................156

Built-in MOTION EYE Camera.................................................................................................................................158

Networking ...............................................................................................................................................................161

Bluetooth Technology ..............................................................................................................................................164

Optical Discs ............................................................................................................................................................168

Display .....................................................................................................................................................................169

Printing.....................................................................................................................................................................174

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Microphone ..............................................................................................................................................................175

Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................176

Pointing Device ........................................................................................................................................................177

Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................179

Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................180

Audio/Video..............................................................................................................................................................181

Memory Stick Media ................................................................................................................................................182

Peripherals ...............................................................................................................................................................183

Support Options .............................................................................................................................................................184

Sony Support Information ........................................................................................................................................184

e-Support .................................................................................................................................................................185

Trademarks..............................................................................................................................................................187

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Before Use

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.

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

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Notice

© 2007 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.
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.

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Documentation

Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
Guides are provided in PDF format, which you can easily browse through and print out.
The My Club VAIO portal is a perfect starting point to use your computer — a comprehensive collection of everything you

need to get the most from your computer.
The user guides are collected under Documentation, which can be shown by clicking the VAIO Documentation icon on the

desktop or following these steps:

1 Click Start , All Programs, and My Club VAIO.
2 Click Documentation.
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.

You may have a separate disc for the documentation of bundled accessories.

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Printed Documentation

❑ A Setting Up Poster — Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO.
❑ Troubleshooting Guide — Contains solutions to common problems.
❑ Recovery Guide — Contains an explanation of how to make a backup copy of your data and recover your computer

system, and solutions to computer malfunctions.

❑ Booklets containing the following information: Sony GUARANTEE conditions, Safety / Regulations, Modem

Regulations, Wireless LAN Regulations, Bluetooth Regulations, End User Software License Agreement, and
Sony Support services.

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.vaio-link.com/

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My Club VAIO

In My Club VAIO you can find:
Documentation, which gives you:
❑ Access to the User Guide. This manual explains the features of your computer in detail, how to use these features

confidently and safely, connect peripheral devices and more.

❑ Access to Help & Training. This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center.
❑ Important information about your computer, in the form of notices and announcements.

In My Club VAIO you can also find:

❑ Accessories

Want to expand the capabilities of your computer? Click this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories.

❑ Software

Feeling creative? Click this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options.

❑ Wallpapers

Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO wallpapers.

❑ Links

Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO Web sites.

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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 that are 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 on 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.

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Getting Started

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

❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13)
❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 22)
❑ Holding Your Computer (page 23)
❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 25)
❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 26)
❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 30)

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Locating Controls and Ports

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

Top

A Air vent
B Focus selection switch (page 40)

C Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot
D Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 22)
E CAPTURE button (page 40)

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

Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.

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(page 45)

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Front

A Left button (page 35)
B Right button (page 35)
C Center button (page 35)
D Launcher button (page 37)
E WIRELESS switch (page 54)
F Touch panel LCD screen (page 33)

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Built-in speaker (monaural)

A
B Fingerprint sensor (page 102)
C Front camera (MOTION EYE) (page 40)
D Front camera (MOTION EYE) indicator (page 22)

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Multi-pointer (page 35)

A
B Zoom In/Out buttons (page 37)
C Power indicator (page 22)
D POWER switch
E Built-in microphone (monaural)

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Back

A Rear camera (MOTION EYE) (page 40)
B Rear camera (MOTION EYE) indicator (page 22)
C Stylus

Slide up and pull out the stylus for touch panel operations.

D Air vents

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Right

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A Strap holes

Fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer through either
hole.

B Battery connector (page 26)

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Left

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A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port
B CompactFlash memory card slot (page 50)
C Air vent

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

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(page 88)

Bottom

A Battery indicator (page 22)
B Hard disk drive indicator (page 22)
C Num lock indicator (page 22)
D Caps lock indicator (page 22)
E Scroll lock indicator (page 22)
F Bluetooth indicator (page 22)
G WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 22)

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A DC IN port (page 25)
B Air vent
C I/O connector (page 75)
D Headphones jack (page 78)
E Microphone jack (page 87)

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 when the computer is in Sleep 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 pack is running out of power, and

Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo

Front/Rear camera (MOTION EYE) Illuminates while the corresponding built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use.

Hard disk drive

Num lock

Caps lock

Scroll lock

Bluetooth technology

Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running.

double-blinks when the battery pack is charging.

slot. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the
Memory Stick media is not being used.

Illuminates when data is read from or written to the built-in flash memory. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off
the computer when this indicator is on.

Press and hold the Fn key and 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 and hold the Fn key and 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.

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Holding Your Computer

You can hold and use your computer in either a horizontal or vertical orientation to suit your preferences.

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In either orientation, make sure to fasten the supplied wrist strap to your computer and wear it to prevent accidental dropping of the computer from
your palms.

❑ Horizontal orientation

This is the standard orientation of your computer and, by default, the buttons on the front are assigned the functions that
help you use the computer comfortably in this orientation.

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You can change the default button assignments with VAIO Control Center. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 123) and
find out more in its help file.

The horizontal orientation is represented as Standard mode in VAIO Control Center.

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❑ Vertical orientation

You can use your computer in this orientation with the help of the VAIO Touch Launcher software. Press the launcher
button to start the software and select to rotate the screen view by 90 degrees clockwise.

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You might additionally want to change the default button assignments for easier operations, using VAIO Control Center.

The vertical orientation is represented as Rotational mode in VAIO Control Center.

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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

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Use your 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.

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

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

Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.

If you do not use your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 127). 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.
2 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.

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When your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet.

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Certain rechargeable batteries do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. For safety reasons this computer only functions with genuine Sony
batteries designed for this model. When installing another kind of battery, the battery will not be charged and the computer will not function.

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

Battery indicator light status Meaning

On The computer is using battery power.

Blinks The battery pack is running out of power.

Double blinks The battery pack is charging.

Off The computer is using AC power.

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

Keep the battery pack in your 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 pack or shut down your computer and install a fully
charged battery pack.

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

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

For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your 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 Sleep or Hibernate.

If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep 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 your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet.

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Removing the Battery Pack

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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack
while the computer is in Sleep mode.

To remove the battery pack

1 Turn off the computer.
2 Slide the battery release latches (1) inwards, hold the latches, and slide the battery pack away from the computer.

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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, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down.

3 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.