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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGC-VA10G Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................5 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................5 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................73 Connecting an External Microphone..........................................................................................................................74 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................75 Connecting a P
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4 nN Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................122 Computer .................................................................................................................................................................123 System Security ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Before Use Before Use ® Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat — Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety informat
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6 nN Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) — Contains features of your computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications — The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
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7 nN Before Use Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: ❑ Position of your computer – Place the display directly in front of you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Have breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer m
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8 nN Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the 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 setting of the display as well. ❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help
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9 nN Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 14) ❑ Connecting the Power Cord (page 15) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 17)
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10 nN Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The following illustrations may appear different from your model, depending on the country or area of your residency.
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11 nN Getting Started Front A Power indicator (page 14) B Drive indicator (page 14) C MONITOR OFF indicator (page 14) D MONITOR OFF button for turning off the display output and the speaker volume. E Brightness buttons for increasing (+) or decreasing (-) the screen brightness. F LAMP ON/OFF switch for turning on and off all the indicator lights on the computer. G SM/xD-Picture Card slot (page 60) ® H CF (CompactFlash ) memory card slot (page 60) I Stereo speakers J Manual eject hole (page 13
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12 nN Getting Started Right A Power button * B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 75) ® C i.LINK (IEEE1394) S400 port (page 78) D AC Input port (page 15) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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13 nN Getting Started Left A Composite Audio In jacks (page 42) B Composite Video In jack for connecting a cable or satellite set- top box (STB) without the S Video Out jack. C S Video In jack (page 42) D VHF/UHF port (page 37) E PC Card slot (page 52) F WIRELESS LAN indicator (page 64) G WIRELESS LAN switch (page 64) H CONNECT button (page 19), (page 25) I Network (Ethernet) port (page 80) J Modem port (page 63) K S/PDIF Optical Out port for connecting digital equipment such as an AV amplifier.
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14 nN Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the computer is on, illuminates in orange when the computer is in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is
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15 nN Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord Your computer's power cord must be plugged into an AC power source, such as an AC wall outlet, surge protector, or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. ! Use only the power cord supplied with the computer. To connect the power cord 1 Insert the power cord into the AC In port (1) on the right of the computer. 2 Insert the power cord plug into a grounded AC wall o
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16 nN Getting Started ✍ To disconnect the computer completely from AC power, unplug the power cord. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 89). This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming.
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17 nN Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 3 Click Turn Off. 4 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 o
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18 nN Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 19) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 30) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 37) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 52) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 55) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 64)
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19 nN Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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20 nN Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 87). F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on and off the wireless keyboard. G Indicators (Battery): appears while the AA batteries for the keyboard are sufficient and switches to when the batteries wear out. (Num lock): Appears while in the Num Lock state. (Caps lock): Appears while in the Caps Lock state. (
