Sony VGX-TP1E User Manual

User Guide

Personal Computer

VGX-TP series

Contents

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

Notice ...........................................................................................................................................................................5

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

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

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

About the Indicator Lights ..........................................................................................................................................16

Setting Up Your Computer.........................................................................................................................................17

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely .......................................................................................................................28

Using Your VAIO Computer .............................................................................................................................................29

Using the Keyboard ...................................................................................................................................................30

Using the Touch Pad .................................................................................................................................................34

Using the Optical Disc Drive ......................................................................................................................................35

Using the TV Function ...............................................................................................................................................44

Using the Memory Stick Media ..................................................................................................................................53

Using Other Memory Cards .......................................................................................................................................59

Using the Internet.......................................................................................................................................................63

Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................64

Using Peripheral Devices .................................................................................................................................................73

Selecting Display Modes............................................................................................................................................74

Using the Multiple Monitors Function .........................................................................................................................75

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................77

Connecting a Printer ..................................................................................................................................................80

Connecting an i.LINK Device .....................................................................................................................................81

Connecting to a Network (LAN) .................................................................................................................................83

Customizing Your VAIO Computer ..................................................................................................................................85

Setting the Password .................................................................................................................................................86

Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center................................................................................................89

Using the Power Saving Mode...................................................................................................................................90

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer......................................................................................................................................93

Adding and Removing Memory..................................................................................................................................94

Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................101

On Using the Power Source ....................................................................................................................................102

On Handling Your Computer....................................................................................................................................103

On Handling Floppy Disks .......................................................................................................................................106

On Handling Discs ...................................................................................................................................................107

On Using Headphones.............................................................................................................................................108

On Handling Memory Stick Media............................................................................................................................109

On Handling the Hard Disk ......................................................................................................................................110

On Updating Your Computer ...................................................................................................................................111

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................112

Computer .................................................................................................................................................................113

System Security .......................................................................................................................................................119

Networking ...............................................................................................................................................................120

Optical Discs ............................................................................................................................................................123

Display .....................................................................................................................................................................127

Printing .....................................................................................................................................................................130

Microphone ..............................................................................................................................................................131

Speakers ..................................................................................................................................................................132

Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................133

Touch Pad................................................................................................................................................................134

Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................135

Audio/Video..............................................................................................................................................................136

Memory Stick Media ................................................................................................................................................138

Peripherals ...............................................................................................................................................................139

Support Options .............................................................................................................................................................140

Sony Support Information ........................................................................................................................................140

e-Support .................................................................................................................................................................141

Trademarks ..............................................................................................................................................................143

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.

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

Notice

This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval.

Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software, or such other information. In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof.

In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are not specified.

Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

Before Use

Documentation

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

Printed Documentation

❑ Quick Start Guide — Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO.

❑ Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide — Contains solutions to common problems and computer malfunctions, an

explanation of how to make a backup copy of your data and recover your computer system, and sources of support information.

❑ Regulations, Warranty, EULA and Service Support — Contains Sony GUARANTEE conditions,

Safety / Regulations, Modem Regulations, Wireless LAN Regulations, Wireless WAN Regulations, Bluetooth Regulations, End User Software License Agreement, and Sony Support services information.

Before Use

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. User Guide is provided in the PDF format, which you can easily browse through and print out.

To view this on-screen guide:

1 Double-click the VAIO User Guide icon on the desktop.

2 Open the folder for your language.

3 Select the guide you want to read.

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You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for your language.

To go to Web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must be connected to the Internet.

❑ Specifications — The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer.

To view the online Specifications:

1 Connect to the Internet.

2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu

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

Before Use

My Club VAIO

In My Club VAIO you can 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.

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.

Before Use

Getting Started

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

❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11)

❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16)

❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 17)

❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28)

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.

Top

Getting Started

A Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 16) B Power button/Power indicator (page 16) C WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16)

Front

Getting Started

A SD memory card slot (page 59) B WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 64) C Remote sensor/Remote sensor indicator (page 16)

Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for operations.

D Optical disc drive (page 35) E Memory Stick slot

(page 53)

F Air vent G Media Access indicator (page 16)

H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports

(page 77)

I i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 81) J CONNECT button (page 25) K Front panel door

To open the front panel door, put your fingertip on the left end of the door and slide it half way to the right. The door will automatically be retracted under the panel. To close the door, slide it half way to the left. The door will keep sliding on its own and shut.

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

Support high-/full-/low- speeds.

Back

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

Getting Started

A Air vent B VHF/UHF input port (page 44) C WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA port (page 66)

D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports

(page 77)

E Headphones jack

Connect external headphones.

F Microphone jack

Connect an external microphone.

G OPTICAL OUT port

(Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) Connect an S/PDIF device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier.

H Network (Ethernet) port (page 83) I AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT port

Connect an external device such as a VCR.

J HDMI OUT port (page 18) K Monitor (VGA) port (page 20) L DC IN port (page 21)

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

Bottom

A Air vents B Security slot

Getting Started

About the Indicator Lights

Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights.

Indicator Functions

Power 1 The indication behavior varies depending on the state of your computer:

Green lit: the computer is on. Orange lit: the computer is in Sleep mode. Off: the computer is off.

Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the

Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive

Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled.

Remote sensor Illuminates upon reception of infrared signals from the remote commander.

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 hard disk drive or the optical disc media. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.

Getting Started

Setting Up Your Computer

Connecting a Display

Connect a display (not supplied) to your computer. When connecting it, see the manual that came with your display as well.

Getting Started

To connect a display (HDMI-compatible TV)

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If your TV is equipped with a DVI-D port, you can use the HDMI cable and the HDMI to DVI-D adapter (both supplied) for connection. To use them for connection, however, you also need an audio cable (not supplied) since no audio signals are carried through the DVI-D port.

1 Plug one end of the HDMI cable (supplied) (1) to the HDMI OUT port (2) on the computer.

2 Plug the other end to the display (TV) (3).

Getting Started

If your TV is equipped with an HDMI port and a DVI-D port, we recommend that you use the HDMI port.

The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.

If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. Always use the device driver provided by Sony for updates.

Your computer is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection, which enables you to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected, high-quality contents. Note that you need to connect an

HDCP-compliant external display to your computer to view the copyright protected contents. If your computer has a non-compliant display connected, you will not be able to play or view any copyright protected contents, including Blu-ray movie contents.

To change the sound output device

If you do not hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUT port, you need to change the device for sound output.

1 Close all open programs.

2 Click Start and Control Panel.

3 Click Hardware and Sound.

4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound.

5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default.

Getting Started

To connect a display (monitor)

1 If you want to connect a VGA monitor, connect the display cable (1) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (2) on the

back of the computer.

2 If necessary, plug the display cable into the display.

Getting Started

Connecting a Power Source

You need an AC adapter to connect to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard.

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Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter.

To connect 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 and the power cord from your display (TV) into AC outlets (2).

3 Route the cable from the AC adapter (3) through the hooks (4) on the back of your computer and plug it into the DC IN

port (5).

Getting Started

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

Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible.

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

Getting Started

Attaching the Rear Cover

An exclusively designed rear cover is supplied with your computer for port protection and tidy cabling. Once you have set up your computer, attach the rear cover. Be sure to hold the cover with your both hands when attaching it.

You may not be able to attach the rear cover depending on the shape or size of connected cable plugs. In such a case, leave the rear of your computer uncovered and keep the rear cover at hand.

To remove the rear cover, grasp the cover as illustrated below and pull it away from the computer.

Do not leave the removed rear cover on the floor. Stepping on it may hurt your foot.

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.

To connect the wireless keyboard

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

1 Turn over the wireless keyboard.

2 Press the button (1) on the battery compartment cover and slide and lift the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove

the cover.

3 Insert the supplied four AA batteries into the battery compartment as illustrated below:

4 Turn on the computer.

5 Slide the power switch (2) on the keyboard to the ON position.

6 Press the CONNECT button (3) on the front of the computer.

7 Press the CONNECT button (4) 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 6 and 7 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other.

Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

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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 the wireless keyboard is not being used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

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, 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.

Using Your VAIO Computer

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

❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30)

❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34)

❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 35)

❑ Using the TV Function (page 44)

❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 53)

❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 59)

❑ Using the Internet (page 63)

❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 64)

Using Your VAIO Computer

Using the Keyboard

A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.

The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions.

The VAIO-Link Web site (http://www.vaio-link.com

Using the Wireless Keyboard

To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: 10 m from your computer.

Confirm that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed.

Press the CONNECT button located on the front of your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard.

Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard. These devices may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly.

Do not place metal furniture near your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly.

Do not mix old (used) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard. Always use the same type and manufacture of battery.

) also contains glossary information to help you use the keyboard.

Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used, new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard.

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