Sony VPCP11 User Manual

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User Guide

Personal Computer

VPCP11 Series

Contents

Before Use.......................................................................... 4

Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5

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

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

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

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

Holding Your Computer............................................... 17

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

Using the Battery Pack................................................ 21

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 29

Using the Power Saving Modes.................................. 30

Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 32

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

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

Using the Pointing Device........................................... 37

Using Special-function Buttons ...................................41

Using the Quick Web Access Function ....................... 43

Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 45

Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 46

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 54

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

Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 60

Using the Wireless LAN...............................................61

Using the Wireless WAN .............................................66

Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................70

Using the GPS Function ..............................................76

Using Various Functions with Built-in Sensors ............77

Using Peripheral Devices..................................................84

Using the Noise Canceling Headphones.....................85

Connecting a Display/LAN Adapter .............................92

Connecting an Optical Disc Drive................................94

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........96

Connecting an External Display ..................................97

Selecting Display Modes .............................................99

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................100

Connecting a USB Device .........................................102

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

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

Using Intel(R) VT .......................................................112

Using the VAIO Control Center .................................113

Using the VAIO Power Management.........................114

Precautions..................................................................... 115

Safety Information ..................................................... 116

Care and Maintenance Information........................... 120

Handling Your Computer...........................................121

Handling the LCD Screen ......................................... 124

Using the Power Source ........................................... 125

Handling the Built-in Camera .................................... 126

Handling Discs ..........................................................127

Using the Battery Pack..............................................128

Handling "Memory Stick"........................................... 129

Handling the Built-in Storage Device ........................ 130

Handling the Display/LAN Adapter............................ 131

Troubleshooting .............................................................. 132

Computer Operations ................................................ 134

System Update / Security..........................................142

Recovery ................................................................... 144

Battery Pack.............................................................. 147

Built-in Camera ......................................................... 149

Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) ...............................151

Wireless WAN ........................................................... 155

Bluetooth Technology ............................................... 156

Optical Discs ............................................................. 160

GPS........................................................................... 161

Display ...................................................................... 162

Printing ......................................................................165

Microphone ................................................................166

Speakers ...................................................................167

Pointing Device..........................................................169

Keyboard ...................................................................170

Floppy Disks ..............................................................171

Audio/Video ...............................................................172

"Memory Stick" ..........................................................174

Peripherals ................................................................175

Trademarks .....................................................................176

Notice ..............................................................................178

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 you with a state-of-the-art computing experience.

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

How to find specifications

Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your computer.

To find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/

Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer

Finding More about Your VAIO Computer

This section provides support information about your VAIO computer.

1. Printed Documentation

❑ Quick Start Guide — An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc.

❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide

❑ Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support

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Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Regulations, Guarantee and Service Support carefully.

Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer

2. On-screen Documentation

❑ User Guide (This manual) — Features of your computer and information about solving common problems.

To view this on-screen guide:

1 Click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Documentation.

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.

❑ Windows Help and Support — A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you

learn to use your computer.

To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key.

Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer

3. Support Web Sites

If you have any problem with the computer, visit the VAIO-Link web site at http://support.vaio.sony.eu/ for troubleshooting guidance.

Some other information resources are also available:

❑ The Club VAIO community at http://club-vaio.com

❑ For product information, you can visit our products web site at http://www.vaio.eu/

http://www.sonystyle-europe.com

In case you need to contact VAIO-Link, have the serial number of your VAIO computer ready at hand. The serial number is located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. If you have problems locating your serial number, more guidance can be found on the VAIO-Link web site.

provides the possibility to ask questions to other VAIO users.

, or our online store at

Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations

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 for both stationary and portable environments:

❑ Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of you. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists

in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing device. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Take frequent breaks while using your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons.

❑ Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the

floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards.

Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations

❑ Viewing angle of the computer display – Use the display tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye

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

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

lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency.

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

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

Getting Started >

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)

❑ Holding Your Computer (page 17)

❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19)

❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21)

❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)

❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 30)

❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition (page 32)

Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports

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.

Front

A LCD screen (page 124) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 45) D Touch pad (page 40) E Keyboar d (page 35) F Right button (page 40) G Left button (page 40) H Built-in microphone (monaural) I Left button (page 38) J Center button (page 38) K Right button (page 38) L ASSIST button (page 41) M Resolution Change button (page 41) N WEB button (page 41)

Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports

A Ambient light sensor (page 164)

Measures ambient light intensity for automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to an optimum level.

B Num lock indicator (page 16) C Caps lock indicator (page 16) D Scroll lock indicator (page 16) E Power button F Built-in speakers (stereo) G Pointing stick (page 37) H SD memory card slot (page 54) I Media Access indicator (page 16)

J "Memory Stick Duo" slot

(page 46)

K Power indicator (page 16) L Charge indicator (page 16) M Disc drive indicator (page 16) N WIRELESS indicator (page 16)

* Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".

Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports

Right

A USB port B I/O port (page 93)

* Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and supports high-/full-/low- speeds.

(page 102)

Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports

Left

A Strap hole (page 18) B DC IN port (page 19)

C USB port D Headphones jack (page 85), (page 96) E WIRELESS switch (page 61), (page 66), (page 70),(page 76)

* Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and supports high-/full-/low- speeds.

(page 102)

Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports

Back

A Battery connector (page 21) B SIM card slot

* On models with the wireless WAN function.

(page 66)

Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights

About the Indicator Lights

Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:

Indicator Functions

Power 1 Illuminates in green while the computer is in Normal mode, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep

Charge

Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in camera is in use.

Media Access Illuminates while data access to a memor y card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in

Disc drive

Num lock

Caps lock

Scroll lock

WIRELESS Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled.

mode, and turns off when the computer is turned off or enters Hibernate mode.

Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information.

progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is not in use.

Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device is in progress. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is lit.

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 light is unlit.

Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator light is lit. Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator light. Normal typing resumes when the Caps lock indicator light is turned off.

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

Getting Started > Holding Your Computer

Holding Your Computer

You can hold your computer in both hands and operate it as illustrated below.

Be sure to use the supplied hand strap to prevent accidental dropping of the computer.

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For information on how to use the touch pad and the buttons, see Using the Touch Pad (page 40).

Getting Started > Holding Your Computer

Attaching the Hand Strap

To prevent accidental dropping, be sure to fasten the supplied hand strap to your computer through the strap hole (page 14) and use the hand strap whenever you operate the computer while holding it in both hands.

Do not wear the hand strap around your neck.

Do not grasp the hand strap to carry your computer around as it may cause the computer to hit against surrounding objects, resulting in damage to the computer.

Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source

Connecting a Power Source

You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Before using the computer for the first time, you need to connect an AC adapter to your computer.

Do not use your computer without installing the battery pack as it may cause the computer to malfunction.

Using the AC Adapter

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

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Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer.

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 from the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer.

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

Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source

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

Make sure that an AC outlet is easily accessible.

If you do not intend to use your computer for an extended period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page

31).

Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack

Using the Battery Pack

The battery pack is already installed on your computer at the time of delivery but is not fully charged.

Do not use your computer without installing the battery pack as it may cause the computer to malfunction.

Installing/Removing the Battery Pack

To install the battery pack

1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid.

2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward.

Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack

3 Fit the battery pack into the battery compartment.

The battery pack should be level with the bottom of the computer.

4 Slide the battery pack toward the front of the computer until it clicks into place.

5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer.

Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack

To remove the battery pack

You will lose all unsaved data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter.

1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid.

2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward.

3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward and slightly slide the battery pack toward the back of the computer.

Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack

4 Hold the battery pack with your fingertips as illustrated below, lift it in the direction of the arrow, and then take it out of the

battery compartment.

For your safety, it is highly recommended that you use genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters that meet the quality assurance standard, supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Some VAIO computers may only function with a genuine Sony battery pack.

Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack

Charging the Battery Pack

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

To charge the battery pack

1 Install the battery pack.

2 Connect the computer to a power source with the AC adapter.

The charge indicator light is on while the battery pack is charging. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected, the charge indicator turns off.

Charge indicator status Meaning

Lit in orange The battery pack is charging.

Blinks along with the green power indicator

Blinks along with the orange power indicator

Blinks fast in orange A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery

Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your first battery charge.

The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode)

The battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode)

pack or an unlocked battery pack.

Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack

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Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to an AC power source. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.

When the battery pack is running out of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack.

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

While some software applications or peripheral devices are in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. To avoid loss of data while the computer is running on the battery, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power

management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate.

If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to the previous work state is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently.

Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack

Checking the Battery Charge Capacity

The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack extends. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings.

To check the battery charge capacity

1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center.

2 Click Power Management and Battery.

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Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack.

Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack

Extending the Battery Life

When your computer is running on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods.

❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen.

❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 30) for more information.

❑ Change the power saving settings on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 114) for more

information.

❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.

Getting Started > Shutting Down Your Computer Safely

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 the Shut down button.

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.

Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes

Using the Power Saving Modes

You can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has two distinct power saving modes to suit your preference: Sleep and Hibernate.

If you do not intend to use your computer for an extended period of time while it is disconnected from an AC power source, place the computer into Hibernate mode or turn it off.

If the battery pack runs out of power while your computer is in Sleep mode, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back to the previous work state is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently.

Mode Description

Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer while it is in use. The green power indicator light is lit while the

computer is in this mode.

Sleep mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage device(s) and the CPU into a low power

Hibernate mode While your computer is in Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the built-in storage device(s) and

consumption mode. The orange power indicator light blinks slowly while your computer is in this mode. Your computer comes out of Sleep mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode. However, Sleep mode uses more power than Hibernate mode.

power is turned off. Even when the battery pack runs out of power, no data will be lost. The power indicator light is unlit while your computer is in this mode.

Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes

Using Sleep Mode

To activate Sleep mode

Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Sleep.

To return to Normal mode

❑ Press any key.

❑ Press the power button on your computer.

If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically. You will lose all unsaved data.

Using Hibernate Mode

To activate Hibernate mode

Press the Fn+F12 keys.

Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Hibernate.

Do not move your computer before its power indicator light turns off.

To return to Normal mode

Press the power button.

If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically.

Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition

Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition

Updating Your Computer

Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality.

The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer.

❑ Windows Update

Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions.

❑ VAIO Update 5

Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates.

Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition

Using the VAIO Care

With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on your computer. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem.

To launch the VAIO Care

❑ On models with the ASSIST button

Press the ASSIST button while your computer is on.

❑ On models without the ASSIST button

Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care.

Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is in Hibernate mode.

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See the help file included with the VAIO Care for more information.

On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in case of emergency, for example, when the Windows does not start.

Using Your VAIO Computer >

Using Your VAIO Computer

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

❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35)

❑ Using the Pointing Device (page 37)

❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 41)

❑ Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 43)

❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 45)

❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 46)

❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 54)

❑ Using the Internet (page 59)

❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 60)

❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 61)

❑ Using the Wireless WAN (page 66)

❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 70)

❑ Using the GPS Function (page 76)

❑ Using Various Functions with Built-in Sensors (page 77)

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard

Using the Keyboard

Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.

Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key

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Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching.

Combination/Feature Function

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

Fn + 2 (F3/F4): volume control Changes the volume level.

Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Changes the LCD brightness of your computer screen.

Fn + /T (F7): display output

To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the

M or , key. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F3 keys or press the Fn+F3 keys and then the m or < key.

To increase lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key.

Switches the display output between your computer screen and an external display. Press the

Enter key to select the display output.

If you disconnect a display cable from your computer while an external display is selected as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank. In such a case, press the F7 key twice while holding down the Fn key, and then press the Enter key to switch the display output to the computer screen.

Use of multiple monitors may not be supported depending on the connected external display.

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard

Combination/Feature Function

Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming

Fn + (F12): hibernation

Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on some software. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in), press the Fn+F10 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information.

Provides the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the built-in storage device 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 30).

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Pointing Device

Using the Pointing Device

Your computer is equipped with two types of cursor-pointing devices: the pointing stick and the touch pad.

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You can disable/enable the pointing devices. To change the pointing device settings, use the VAIO Control Center.

Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling both pointing devices (the pointing stick and the touch pad). If you disable both devices before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations.

Simultaneous use of the two pointing devices is not possible. If you attempt to use the pointing stick and the touch pad simultaneously, the pointing device you touched later may not work for several seconds. In this case, take your fingers off the pointing devices and wait for several seconds.

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Pointing Device

Using the Pointing Stick

The keyboard contains the pointing stick (1). You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the pointing stick in combination with the buttons located below the space bar.

The pointer (2) moves in the direction that you push the pointing stick. The stronger you push the pointing stick, the faster the pointer moves.

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Pointing Device

Action Description

Point Push the pointing stick to place the pointer on an item or object.

Click Press the left button (3) or tap on the pointing stick once.

Double-click Press the left button or tap on the pointing stick twice in a row.

Right-click Press the right button (5) once. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any).

Drag Push the pointing stick in your desired direction while pressing the left button. Alternatively, you can tap on the pointing

Scroll Push the pointing stick up and down or sideways while pressing the center button (4). (The scroll function is available

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The pointer may move on its own on rare occasions, which does not indicate a malfunction. Leave the pointing stick untouched for a while. The pointer will behave normally.

The tip on the pointing stick is a consumable. You can replace it with the supplied spare cap when necessary.

stick twice in a row and, without taking your finger off the pointing stick on the second tap, push it in your desired direction. To drop the dragging object, take your finger off the pointing stick.

only with applications that support a pointing stick scroll feature.)

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Pointing Device

Using the Touch Pad

The touch pad (1) is located at the lower-right corner of the LCD screen. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad in combination with the buttons located at the lower-left corner of the LCD screen.

Action Description

Point Slide your fingertip on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer on an item or object.

Click Press the left button (3) or tap on the touch pad once.

Double-click Press the left button or tap on the touch pad twice in a row.

Right-click Press the right button (2) once. With many applications, this action displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any).

Drag Slide your fingertip on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Alternatively, you can tap on the touch pad twice in

Scroll Press and hold the right button and the left button simultaneously and slide your fingertip up to scroll up or down to scroll

a row and, without taking your fingertip off the touch pad on the second tap, slide it in your desired direction. To drop the dragging object, take your fingertip off the touch pad.

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

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons

Using Special-function Buttons

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

Special-function button Functions

ASSIST button

Resolution Change button

Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is on. While the computer is off, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue.

Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is in Hibernate mode.

Changes your screen resolution. Standard view: 1600 x 768 pixels Magnified view: 1280 x 600 pixels

The button is disabled during video playback. Be sure to exit video playback software before pressing the button.

The button may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the screen resolution.

The location and size of software window may change when the screen resolution is magnified or the standard view is restored.

While your computer screen resolution is magnified, the entire screen may not be visible completely.

The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with a higher resolution.

The button works only when the computer is selected as the display output destination.

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons

Special-function button Functions

WEB button

While the computer is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to the button by default. While the computer is off, the WEB button activates the Quick Web Access function and launches the web browser used with this function. See Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 43) for more information.

The WEB button is not functional while the computer is in Sleep mode or Hibernate mode.

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function

Using the Quick Web Access Function

The Quick Web Access function enables you immediately to access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system.

Activating the Quick Web Access Function

To activate the Quick Web Access function, your computer must be off.

To activate the Quick Web Access function

1 Press the WEB button on the computer.

2 Follow the instructions in the initial setup wizard.

Once you have completed the initial setup, the web browser used with the Quick Web Access function launches just by pressing the WEB button from the next time.

Exiting the Quick Web Access Function

To launch the Windows operating system, you first need to exit the Quick Web Access function.

To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the following:

❑ Click the icon located at the lower left corner of the screen.

❑ Press the WEB button.

❑ Press the power button on the computer.

For detailed information on how to use or restrictions on the Quick Web Access function, click the icon located at the lower right corner of the screen.

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function

Notes on Using the Quick Web Access Function

While the Quick Web Access function is activated, you cannot use:

❑ the Scr Lk key in combination with the Fn key for a shortcut.

❑ any port and jack except the DC IN port, the network (LAN) port, the USB ports, and the headphones jack.

❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot, the SD memory card slot, and the ExpressCard slot.

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera

Using the Built-in Camera

Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.

With the communication software, such as the Skype, you can make a video call through the Internet.

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Turning on the computer activates the built-in camera.

Video calls are possible with the appropriate software.

Launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera.

Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the built-in camera.

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Using "Memory Stick"

"Memory Stick" is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices. Because it is removable, it can be used for external data storage.

Before You Use "Memory Stick"

The "Memory Stick Duo" slot on your computer can accommodate the following sizes and types of media:

❑ "Memory Stick Duo"

❑ "Memory Stick PRO Duo"

❑ "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo"

Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick".

For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/.

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Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick"

To insert "Memory Stick"

Your computer is supplied with a slot protector in the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. Remove the slot protector before you use the slot.

1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot.

2 Push the "Memory Stick Duo" slot protector so that the protector pops out.

3 Gently take hold of the "Memory Stick Duo" slot protector and pull it out of the slot.

4 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing toward the slot.

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5 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into place.

Do not force the media into the slot.

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If "Memory Stick" does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction.

When you insert "Memory Stick" into the slot for the first time, you may be prompted to install driver software. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

"Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system and the contents of "Memory Stick" are displayed. If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, Computer, and double-click the "Memory Stick" icon.

The "Memory Stick" icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert "Memory Stick" into the slot.

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Before using "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), be sure to insert it into an "M2" Duo adaptor. If you insert the media directly into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot without the adaptor, you may not be able to remove it from the slot.

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To remove "Memory Stick"

Do not remove "Memory Stick" while the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you do, you may lose data. Large volumes of data may take time to load, so make sure the indicator light is unlit before removing "Memory Stick".

Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" slot protector to block any particles from entering the slot when not using "Memory Stick". Before moving your computer, be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" slot protector into the slot.

1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot.

2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit.

3 Push in "Memory Stick" toward the computer and release.

"Memory Stick" ejects.

4 Pull "Memory Stick" out of the slot.

Be sure to remove "Memory Stick" gently, or it may pop out unexpectedly.

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Formatting "Memory Stick"

To format "Memory Stick"

"Memory Stick" is formatted by default and is ready for use.

If you want to reformat the media with your computer, follow these steps.

Be sure to use the device that is designed to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media.

Formatting "Memory Stick" erases the entire data stored on the media. Before formatting the media, make sure that it does not contain your valuable data.

Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the slot while formatting. This could cause a malfunction.

1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot.

2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into place.

3 Click Start and Computer.

4 Right-click the "Memory Stick" icon and select Format.

5 Click Restore device defaults.

The size of the allocation unit and file system may change.

Do not select NTFS from the File system drop-down list as it may cause a malfunction.

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The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you select Quick Format in Format options.

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6 Click Start.

7 Follow the on-screen instructions.

It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on the media type.

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Notes on Using "Memory Stick"

❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony branded "Memory Stick" with capacity of up to 32 GB

that are available as of January 2010. However, not all "Memory Stick" are guaranteed of compatibility.

❑ Be sure to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot. To avoid

damaging your computer or the media, do not force "Memory Stick" into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly.

❑ Use care when inserting or removing "Memory Stick" from the slot. Do not force it in or out of the slot.

❑ Inserting "Memory Stick" with multiple conversion adaptors is not guaranteed of compatibility.

❑ "MagicGate" is the general name of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Use "Memory Stick" with the

"MagicGate" logo to take advantage of this technology.

❑ Except for your personal use, it is against the copyright law to use any audio and/or image data you recorded without prior

consent from the respective copyright holders. Accordingly, "Memory Stick" with such copyrighted data can be used only within the law.

❑ Do not insert more than one "Memory Stick" into the slot. Improper insertion of the media may damage both your

computer and the media.

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards

Using the SD Memory Card

Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.

Before you use the SD memory card

The SD memory card slot on your computer can accommodate the following memory cards:

❑ SD memory card

❑ SDHC memory card

For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to visit the appropriate support web site.

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To insert an SD memory card

Your computer is supplied with a slot protector in the SD memory card slot. Remove the slot protector before you use the slot.

1 Locate the SD memory card slot.

2 Push the SD memory card slot protector so that the protector pops out.

3 Gently take hold of the SD memory card slot protector and pull it out of the slot.

4 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow pointing toward the slot.

5 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place.

Do not force the card into the slot.

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When you insert the SD memory card into the slot for the first time, you may be prompted to install driver software. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

The SD memory card icon will appear in the Computer window after you insert the card into the slot.

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To remove an SD memory card

Insert the SD memory card slot protector to block any particles from entering the slot when not using the SD memory card. Before moving your computer, be sure to insert the SD memory card slot protector into the slot.

1 Locate the SD memory card slot.

2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit.

3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release.

The SD memory card ejects.

4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.

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Notes on Using Memory Cards

General notes on using the memory card

❑ Be sure to use memory cards that are compliant with the standards supported by your computer.

❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot. To avoid

damaging your computer or the media, do not force the memory card into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly.

❑ Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot. Do not force it in or out of the slot.

❑ Do not remove the memory card while the media access indicator light is lit. If you do, you may lose data.

❑ Do not attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the memory card slot. An

incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in removing from the slot and can cause damage to your computer.

Notes on using the SD memory card

❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory cards available as of January 2010.

However, not all memory cards are guaranteed of compatibility.

❑ SD memory cards with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to 32 GB have been tested

and found compatible with your computer.

Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet

Using the Internet

Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet.

The following types of Internet connection services may be available from your ISP:

❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH)

❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

❑ Cable modem

❑ Satellite

❑ Dial-up

For detailed information on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP.

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To connect your computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up the wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN

(page 61) for more information.

When you connect your computer to the Internet, be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats.

Depending on the service contract with your ISP, you may need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to connect to the Internet. For detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see

the manual that came with your modem.

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Using the Network (LAN)

You need the display/LAN adapter to connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with a LAN cable. Connect one end of a LAN cable (not supplied) to the network (LAN) port on the display/LAN adapter and the other end to your network. For detailed settings and devices required for LAN access, ask your network administrator.

You cannot configure your network before connecting the display/LAN adapter to your computer. See Connecting a Display/LAN Adapter (page 92) for more information on the display/LAN adapter.

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You can connect your computer to any network without changing the default settings.

Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (LAN) port on the display/LAN adapter. If the network (LAN) port is connected to one of the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire.

- Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone)

- Public telephone subscriber line

- Private branch exchange (PBX)

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Using the Wireless LAN

The Wireless LAN (WLAN) allows your computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection.

The WLAN uses the following IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard, which specifies the type of technology used. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.

WLAN standard Frequency band Remarks

IEEE 802.11a 5 GHz -

IEEE 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higher-speed communications than the IEEE 802.11b

standard.

IEEE 802.11n 5 GHz/2.4 GHz On models compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, only the 2.4 GHz band can be used.

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Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function

General notes on using the wireless LAN function

❑ In some countries or regions, using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations (e.g. limited number of

channels).

❑ The IEEE 802.11a standard and the IEEE 802.11n standard are not available on ad-hoc networks.

❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which wireless LAN devices work, is used by various devices. Although the wireless LAN devices

use the technology to minimize radio interference from other devices that use the same band, such radio interference may cause slower communication speeds and narrower communication ranges or communication failures.

❑ The communication speed and range may vary depending on the following conditions:

❑ Distance between communication devices

❑ Existence of obstacles between devices

❑ Device configuration

❑ Radio conditions

❑ Ambient environment that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls

❑ Software in use

❑ Communications may be cut off depending on radio conditions.

❑ Actual communication speed may not be as fast as the one displayed on your computer.

❑ Deploying WLAN products compliant with different standards that use the same band on the same wireless network may

reduce the communication speed due to radio interference. Taking this into consideration, WLAN products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with another WLAN product if it is compliant with a different standard that uses the same band. When the communication speed is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed.

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Note on the data encryption

The WLAN standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Proposed jointly by the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are specifications of standards based on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. WPA is designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) in addition to user authentication using 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. Besides that, there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy, such as: password protection, end-to-end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. WPA2, the second generation of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is also designed to secure all versions of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n standards, multi-band and multi-mode. In addition, based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. WPA2 is backward compatible with WPA.

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Starting Wireless LAN Communications

You first need to establish wireless LAN communications between your computer and an access point (not supplied). See

Windows Help and Support for more information.

For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with your access point.

To start wireless LAN communications

1 Make sure an access point is set up.

See the manual that came with your access point for more information.

2 Turn on the WIRELESS switch.

3 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar.

4 Click the switch next to your desired wireless option(s) to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network window.

Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on.

5 GHz band wireless LAN communications, available on selected models only, are disabled by default. To enable 5 GHz band communication, you need to select the option to use the 5 GHz band or both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands from the drop-down list for Wireless LAN Settings in the VAIO Smart Network settings window.

5 Click or on the taskbar.

6 Select the desired access point and click Connect.

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For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a passphrase. The passphrase is case sensitive and must be a text string between 8 and 63 characters in length or a hexadecimal string of 64 characters.

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Stopping Wireless LAN Communications

To stop wireless LAN communications

Click the switch next to Wireless LAN to toggle it to Off in the VAIO Smart Network window.

Turning off the wireless LAN function while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in data loss.

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Using the Wireless WAN

Using the wireless WAN (WWAN) allows your computer to connect to the Internet through the wireless network wherever there is the mobile phone coverage.

The WWAN may not be available in some countries or regions.

Some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.

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Inserting a SIM Card

To use the wireless WAN function, you first need to insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot on your computer. Your SIM card is contained within a base plate, about the size of a credit card.

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Depending on your country and model, you might receive an offer from the VAIO selected telecom operator. In that case the SIM card is either in the operator SIM pack inside the carton box or already inserted in the SIM card slot. If the SIM card is not provided with your computer, you can purchase one from your preferred telecom operator.

To insert a SIM card

1 Turn off your computer.

2 Remove the battery pack from the computer.

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For detailed instructions, see To remove the battery pack (page 23).

3 Remove the SIM card (1) by pushing it out from the base plate.

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4 Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with its printed circuit side up.

Do not touch the printed circuit on the SIM card. Be sure to hold your computer firmly before inserting or removing the card.

Do not damage the SIM card in any way, either by bending or exerting pressure on the card.

5 Reinstall the battery pack.

Make sure the battery pack is installed properly.

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Starting the Wireless WAN Communications

To start the wireless WAN communications

1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch.

2 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar.

3 In the VAIO Smart Network window, make sure that the switch next to Wireless WAN is On.

4 Click the down arrow button next to the Wireless WAN switch and the Connect button to launch your connection manager

software or the preinstalled software from a telecom operator depending on your model or country.

5 Enter your PIN code when prompted.

6 Click Connect.

For more information on how to use the wireless WAN function, see the help file included with the VAIO Smart Network or your telecom operator's documentation.

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Using the Bluetooth Function

You can establish wireless communications between your computer and other Bluetooth® devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between these devices without cables at a range of up to 10 meters in an open area.

Bluetooth Security

The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate. With the authentication function, you can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer.

The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be determined for both devices to be registered. Once a device is registered, there is no need to re-enter the passkey.

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The passkey can be different each time, but must be the same at both ends.

For certain devices, such as a mouse, no passkey can be entered.

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Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device

You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.

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To communicate with another Bluetooth device

To communicate with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up the Bluetooth function. For setting up and using the Bluetooth function, search Windows Help and Support for Bluetooth information.

1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch.

2 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar.

3 Click the switch next to Bluetooth to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network window.

Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on.

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Stopping Bluetooth Communications

To stop Bluetooth communications

1 Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer.

2 Click the switch next to Bluetooth to toggle it to Off in the VAIO Smart Network window.

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Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function

❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions:

❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices

❑ Distance between devices

❑ Material used in walls

❑ Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones

❑ Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions

❑ Device configuration

❑ Type of software application

❑ Type of operating system

❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer

❑ Size of file being exchanged

❑ Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and

electromagnetic interference in the environment.

❑ All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are maintained. Even if

standards are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations.

❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with audio output from a connected

Bluetooth device. This is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and does not indicate a malfunction.

❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work, is used by various devices. Although

Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize radio interference from other devices that use the same band, such radio interference may cause slower communication speeds and shorter distances or communication failures.

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❑ The Bluetooth function may not work with other devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed

by the manufacturer.

❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause channel congestion, resulting in poor performance

of the devices. This is normal with Bluetooth technology and does not indicate a malfunction.

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Using the GPS Function

You can get the location information by using GPS (Global Positioning System) with location software.

Some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.

To use the GPS function

1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch.

2 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on the taskbar.

3 Click the switch next to GPS to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network window.

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Driver software will be installed when you first activate the GPS function on the VAIO Smart Network.

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Using Various Functions with Built-in Sensors

With a built-in accelerometer and digital compass (geomagnetic sensor), you can use the following functions.

Be sure to use the supplied hand strap whenever you operate the computer while holding it in both hands to prevent accidental dropping of the computer. For information on how to attach the hand strap to the computer, see Attaching the Hand Strap (page 18).

Do not hold the bottom of your computer for an extended period of time, as it may cause low-temperature burns.

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Using Viewing Functions with a Built-in Accelerometer

To use the rotation function

With the rotation function, you can view the computer screen in horizontal or vertical orientation. To use the rotation function, rotate your computer by 90 degrees. The built-in accelerometer automatically detects the movement and orients the screen view depending on the direction in which you rotate the computer. When you are viewing the computer screen in vertical orientation, for example, rotating the computer 90 degrees switches the screen view to horizontal orientation.

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To use the flick function

With the flick function, you can go backward or forward among pages or skip to the previous or next photo on the Windows Photo Viewer, the Adobe Reader, or some Internet browsing software. To use the flick function, slightly tilt your computer rightward or leftward.

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To use the flick function while you are using the computer in vertical orientation, fully open the LCD screen lid and slightly rotate the computer on the dotted line to the left or right as illustrated below.

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You can disable/enable the rotation function and the flick function or adjust the tilt sensitivity with the VAIO Control Center.

Calibrate the built-in accelerometer with the VAIO Control Center when the above functions do not work right after you perform the corresponding actions.

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Obtaining Location Information with a Built-in Digital Compass

With a built-in digital compass, you can obtain location information on the following software applications.

❑ VAIO Location Search

For information on how to use the VAIO Location Search, see the help file included with the software.

❑ Digital Compass

You first need to install the Digital Compass to use the software. Follow these steps to install the software:

1 Right-click on the desktop and select Gadgets.

2 Double-click Digital Compass.

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Calibrate the built-in digital compass with the VAIO Control Center when the digital compass does not display the correct direction.

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Notes on the Built-in Sensors

Notes on using the built-in accelerometer

❑ You may lose all the unsaved data if you use the rotation function without exiting running software, such as video playback

software.

❑ The rotation function is disabled when an external display is connected to the computer. If you connect an external display

while you are using the computer in vertical orientation, the screen view automatically switches to horizontal orientation.

❑ The computer screen may show some noise when you use the rotation function with a screen saver activated.

❑ Be sure to fully open the LCD screen lid when using the flick function with the computer in vertical orientation.

❑ Some software applications do not support the vertical orientation view and therefore not work correctly. In such a case,

use the computer in horizontal orientation.

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Notes on using the built-in digital compass

❑ The digital compass on the desktop displays the direction in which you are currently facing by detecting ambient

geomagnetism. Because geomagnetism is affected by ambient environment, the digital compass may not display the correct direction at the following locations:

❑ Inside an elevator or a room surrounded by ferroconcrete or steel-frame walls

❑ Locations surrounded by ferroconcrete structures, such as a footbridge or a concourse

❑ Locations near or inside a train or a car

❑ Locations near a transformer on the ground or high-voltage power lines

❑ Locations near metallic products, such as a metallic desk or metallic furniture

❑ Locations near magnets or magnetized products, such as speakers

❑ A direction displayed by the digital compass on the desktop may change after you adjust the viewing angle of the

computer screen. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. In such a case, calibrate the digital compass with the VAIO Control Center.

Notes on holding your computer

❑ Be sure to use the supplied hand strap whenever you operate the computer while holding it in both hands to prevent

accidental dropping of the computer. For information on how to attach the hand strap to the computer, see Attaching the Hand Strap (page 18).

❑ Do not wear the hand strap around your neck.

❑ Do not grasp the hand strap to carry your computer around as it may cause the computer to hit against surrounding

objects, resulting in damage to the computer.

❑ Do not hold the bottom of your computer for an extended period of time, as it may cause low-temperature burns.

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Using Peripheral Devices

You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer.

❑ Using the Noise Canceling Headphones (page 85)

❑ Connecting a Display/LAN Adapter (page 92)

❑ Connecting an Optical Disc Drive (page 94)

❑ Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (page 96)

❑ Connecting an External Display (page 97)

❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 99)

❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 100)

❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 102)

Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Noise Canceling Headphones

Using the Noise Canceling Headphones

A pair of noise canceling headphones may be supplied with your computer.

Some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.

The noise canceling headphones are equipped with a built-in microphone that picks up ambient noises and outputs an antiphase sound to reduce the noises.

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Before You Use the Noise Canceling Headphones

❑ You can enable the noise canceling function only when the supplied noise canceling headphones are connected to the

headphones jack that supports this function.

❑ The noise canceling function does not work on sound output with the following devices:

❑ External speakers

❑ Headphones without the noise canceling function

❑ Sound output devices connected to your computer via a Bluetooth connection

❑ The noise canceling function cannot be fully in effect unless you properly wear the headphones. Be sure to fit earpieces

of the headphones tightly into your ears.

If you feel that the noise canceling function has little effect, adjust the earbud position in the earpieces of the noise canceling headphones or replace the earbuds with a pair in another size. A pair of medium-size earbuds is attached to the earpieces by default and there should be an extra pair in each small and large sizes supplied with the headphones.

❑ The noise canceling function is to reduce low-frequency noise in the ambient environment but not high-frequency noise.

Nor is it to implement a 100% noise-free audio environment.

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❑ When the noise canceling function does not seem to be working, unplug the supplied noise canceling headphones

completely and then plug them back again.

❑ Keep the built-in microphone (1) of the noise canceling headphones unblocked to ensure that the noise canceling function

can be fully in effect.

❑ You may hear a soft hissing noise while the noise canceling function is enabled. This is just operational noise that the

function generates and does not indicate a malfunction.

❑ You may feel that the noise canceling function has little effect or ambient noises seem even louder, depending on the type

of noise or the degree of quietness in your environment. In such a case, disable the noise canceling function.

❑ Use of a mobile phone may cause radio interference with the noise canceling headphones. When using the headphones,

keep mobile phones away from the headphones.

❑ Plugging or unplugging the noise canceling headphones generates noise. This is normal and does not indicate a

malfunction. Be sure to take off the headphones from your ears before plugging or unplugging the headphones.

❑ Enabling/disabling the noise canceling function or enabling/disabling sound with the Windows volume controls generates

noise. This is caused by switching the noise canceling circuit and does not indicate a malfunction.

❑ Be sure to use the supplied noise canceling headphones. You can plug the headphones supplied with a Walkman

your computer but the noise canceling function of the computer will not work well with such headphones.

❑ If you configure your noise canceling headphones to pick up sounds from its built-in microphone and output them through

the earpieces, the sounds will be amplified. Be careful about the volume when you change the configuration.

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Connecting the Noise Canceling Headphones

To connect the noise canceling headphones

Plug the headphones cable into the headphones jack i.

The icon appears on the taskbar to indicate that the noise canceling function is enabled and a balloon message pops up from the icon.

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When the icon is on the taskbar, the noise canceling function is disabled. Right-click the icon and select Enable Noise Canceling Function from the menu.

If no icon is on the taskbar, see What to do if the icon and the balloon do not appear (page 91) to change the settings.

Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Noise Canceling Headphones

Adjusting the Effect of the Noise Canceling Function

The noise canceling headphones supplied with your computer is configured to yield the optimum effect by default.

If you feel that the noise canceling function is not fully in effect, you may be able to adjust the effect with the Noise Canceling Control slider on the Noise Canceling Headphones window.

To adjust the effect of the noise canceling function

1 Right-click the icon on the taskbar and select Settings.

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If no icon is on the taskbar, see What to do if the icon and the balloon do not appear (page 91) to change the settings.

2 Drag the Noise Canceling Control slider toward Mic+ or Mic- to select your desired noise canceling level.

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The slider should be at the center of the range to yield the optimum level. Dragging the slider all the way to Mic+ does not bring the noise canceling function fully into effect.

3 Click Apply.

4 Confirm that the noise canceling effect is satisfactory and then click OK.

Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Noise Canceling Headphones

Using the microphone directivity function

Just like an ordinary microphone, the built-in microphone of the noise canceling headphones picks up ambient sounds coming from all directions. The microphone directivity (beamforming) function, however, can reduce ambient noises and pick up mainly your voice and sounds coming from your front and rear.

The microphone directivity function comes in handy when you want your voice to sound clearly while chatting or when you want to use the headphones as a microphone to record your own voice or sounds coming from your front.

To enable the microphone directivity function

1 Right-click the icon on the taskbar and select Settings.

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If no icon is on the taskbar, see What to do if the icon and the balloon do not appear (page 91) to change the settings.

2 Click the Microphone directivity tab and select the Enable the microphone directivity function check box.

3 Click OK.

When ambient noises are extremely loud, the microphone directivity function may not become fully in effect or the volume level of the noises may fluctuate at short intervals.

Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Noise Canceling Headphones

What to do if the icon and the balloon do not appear

When the noise canceling function icon ( / ) is not on the taskbar and the balloon message does not pop up from the icon, change the noise canceling function settings.

To display the balloon message and the icon

1 Click Start and Control Panel.

2 Click Hardware and Sound.

3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound.

4 On the Playback tab, double-click the speakers or headphones icon.

5 Click the Enhancements tab.

6 Click to select the Noise Canceling Function check box and click Modify Settings.

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If the Disable all enhancements check box is selected, click to cancel the check box.

7 Click to select the Display an icon for the noise canceling headphones in the task tray or Display a message when

noise canceling headphones are connected check box.

8 Click OK.

Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Display/LAN Adapter

Connecting a Display/LAN Adapter

A display/LAN adapter may be supplied with your computer to expand connectivity.

Some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.

Locating Ports on the Display/LAN Adapter

A Monitor port (page 97) B Network (LAN) por t (page 60) C Socket for attaching to the AC adapter (page 131)

Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Display/LAN Adapter

Connecting the Display/LAN adapter to Your Computer

To connect the display/LAN adapter to your computer

Do not move your computer while the display/LAN adapter is connected, as it may disconnect the display/LAN adapter and cause damage to both units.

1 Slide out the I/O plug (1) in the direction of the arrow and route the I/O plug cable (2) to the right of the tab (3).

2 Connect the I/O plug (4) to the I/O port (5) on the computer.

Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an Optical Disc Drive

Connecting an Optical Disc Drive

To use optical disc media with your computer, connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) to your computer.

Connecting an Optical Disc Drive

Be sure to connect an external optical disc drive to your computer before launching any preinstalled disc operation program.

Be sure to connect an external optical disc drive to an AC power source before using the drive. Your computer only supports optical disc drives that run on the power directly supplied from an AC power source.

Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an Optical Disc Drive

To connect an optical disc drive

1 Connect your external optical disc drive to an AC outlet (1).

2 Choose the USB port (2) you prefer to use.

3 Plug one end of a USB cable (3) into the USB port, and the other end to the optical disc drive.

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See the manual that came with your external optical disc drive for detailed instructions on connecting the USB cable to the drive.

Disconnecting the drive while the computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction.

Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones

You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones, to your computer.

To connect external speakers

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Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use.

Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on.

The noise canceling function does not work on sound output through external speakers.

Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied).

Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display

Connecting an External Display

You can connect an external display (not supplied) to your computer. For example, you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector.

Some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer.

Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display

Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector

You need a display/LAN adapter to connect an external display, such as a computer display or a projector, to your computer.

To connect a computer display or a projector

1 Plug the power cord (1) of your external display or the projector into an AC outlet.

2 Connect the external display or the projector to the monitor port (2) on the display/LAN adapter with a display cable.

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If necessary, connect the headphones jack on the projector and the headphones jack (4) i on the computer with a speaker cable (5).

Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes

Selecting Display Modes

When an external display is connected, you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to use as the primary monitor.

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You may not be able to display the same content on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector.

Turn on the external display before turning on your computer.

To select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys

You can select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 35) for more information.

To select a display mode from the display settings

1 Right-click on the desktop and select Screen resolution.

2 Click the drop-down list next to Multiple Displays, select your desired setting, and then click OK.

Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Multiple Monitors Function

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Using the Multiple Monitors Function

The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you have an external display connected to the monitor port, your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop.

You can move the cursor from one display to the other. This allows you to drag objects, such as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other.

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