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User Guide
Personal Computer
VPCE Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use.......................................................................... 4 Using the Wireless LAN...............................................68 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5 Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................74 Ergonomic Considerations .......................................... 10 Using Peripheral Devices..................................................80 Getting Started.................................
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3 nN Precautions..................................................................... 111 Touch Pad .................................................................161 Safety Information ..................................................... 112 Keyboard ...................................................................162 Care and Maintenance Information........................... 115 Floppy Disks ..............................................................163 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 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 fi
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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. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information — Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Informati
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 6 nN 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide — General information of your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support — General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. Get start
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 7 nN ❑ Program help files — May be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. You may be able to access the help files from the help menu on a specific program. ™ ® ❑ SmartWi Connection Utility Help (On selected models only) — Information about setting up Bluetooth , wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Some features and options may not be available on your computer. See the specifications to find out about th
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 8 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/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customer
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 9 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 10 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. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing devi
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Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations 11 nN ❑ 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
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Getting Started > 12 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. Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connectin
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 13 nN 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.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 14 nN Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 43) D LCD screen (page 118) E Built-in speakers (stereo) * F Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. G Keyboard (page 37) H Left button (page 39) I Right button (page 39) J Touch pad (page 39) K Headphones jack (page 81) L Microphone jack (page 90) * On selected models o
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 15 nN A Num lock indicator (page 19) B Caps lock indicator (page 19) C Scroll lock indicator (page 19) D ASSIST button (page 40) E WEB button (page 40) F VAIO button (page 40) G Power button/Power indicator (page 19) H "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 51) I Media Access indicator (page 19) J SD memory card slot (page 62) K WIRELESS switch (page 68), (page 74) L WIRELESS indicator (page 19) M Charge indicator (page 19) N Disc drive indicator (page 19) *
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 16 nN Right * A USB ports (page 91) B Optical disc drive (page 44) C Drive eject button (page 44) D Manual eject hole (page 148) E Security slot * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 17 nN Left A DC IN port (page 20) B Network (LAN) port (page 67) C Air vent D Monitor port (page 82) E HDMI output port (page 85) * F eSATA/USB port Connect an external device compliant with the eSATA or USB standard. G ExpressCard/34 slot (page 58) * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and supports high-/full-/low- speeds. ! Notes on using the eSATA/USB port: - An eSATA device and a USB device cannot be connected to the port simultaneously. - The
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 18 nN Back/Bottom A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 105) C Battery connector
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Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights 19 nN 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 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. Charge Built-in MOTION EYE
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Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source 20 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 While your computer is directly connected to an AC power source and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ✍ 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 p
