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User Guide
Personal Computer
VPCW Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use.......................................................................... 4 Using Peripheral Devices..................................................49 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive................................50 Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 8 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........52 Connecting an External Display ..................................5
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3 nN Precautions....................................................................... 76 Troubleshooting ................................................................89 Handling the LCD Screen ........................................... 77 Computer.....................................................................91 Using the Power Source ............................................. 78 System Security...........................................................97 Handling Your Computer....
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Before Use > 4 nN 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 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 fin
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 nN 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. ❑ Safety Information — Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide (this manual) — Explains features of your computer. It also includes information on solving common problems. ❑ VAIO Re
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 6 nN 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries o
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 7 nN 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site, you may call Sony directly. You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number Y
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Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations 8 nN 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 (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard or the po
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Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations 9 nN ❑ Viewing angle of the computer's display – Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness 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 y
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Getting Started > 10 nN Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Be sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers'
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 11 nN Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 30) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 17) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 77) E Keyboard (page 28) F Touch pad (page 29) G Num lock indicator (page 17) H Caps lock indicator (page 17) I Scroll lock indicator (page 17)
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 12 nN A WIRELESS switch (page 42), (page 45) B WIRELESS indicator (page 17) * C Memory Stick Duo slot (page 31) D Media Access indicator (page 17) E SD memory card slot (page 36) F Charge indicator (page 17) G Disc drive indicator (page 17) H Power switch I Power indicator (page 17) * Your computer supports only the Duo-size Memory Stick.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 13 nN Back A Battery connector (page 19)
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 14 nN Right * A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 62) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 41) C Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 15 nN Left A DC IN port (page 18) B Air vent C Monitor port (page 53) D Microphone jack (page 61) E Headphones jack (page 52)
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 16 nN Bottom A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Air vent
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Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights 17 nN About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the computer is on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is off or in Hibernate mode. Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 22) for more information. Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates whi
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Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source 18 nN Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ 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. ✍ To disconnect you
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 19 nN Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Installing 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) outward.
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 20 nN 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection (2) on either side of the battery compartment fits into the cut (3) on either side of the battery pack.
