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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-CR100 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................7 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................72 Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................73 Connecting an External Display.................................................................................................................................74
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................121 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................122 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................170 Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................171 Touch Pad........................................................................................................................................
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6 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. ! External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer.
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7 nN Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat — Contains an overview of connections, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information — Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode — Provides a guide to use Instant Mode. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) — Contains features of your computer. It also includes information about the software progra
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8 nN Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide — Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
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9 nN Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive
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10 nN Before Use 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, touch pad, or external mouse. Let
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11 nN Before Use ❑ 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 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. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work ef
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12 nN Getting Started 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' in
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13 nN Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) D LCD screen (page 122) E Num lock indicator (page 19) F Caps lock indicator (page 19) G Scroll lock indicator (page 19) H Power button I Keyboard (page 29) J Touch pad (page 30) * K Fingerprint sensor (page 98) L Power indicator (page 19) M Ba
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14 nN Getting Started A Play/Pause button (page 31) B Stop button (page 31) C Previous track button (page 31) D Next track button (page 31) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F AV MODE button (page 31) G Muting button (page 31) H Volume buttons (page 31) I CAPTURE button (page 31) J DISPLAY OFF button (page 31)
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15 nN Getting Started Right *1 A Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot (page 50) B ExpressCard/34 slot (page 45) C SD memory card slot (page 55) D Optical disc drive (page 36) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) F Drive eject button (page 36) G Manual eject hole (page 158) *2 H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 83) I Network (Ethernet) port (page 89) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 Supports high-/full-
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16 nN Getting Started Left A Security slot B Air vent C Monitor (VGA) port (page 74) D S VIDEO OUT port (page 76) * E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 83) F i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 87) G Microphone jack (page 82) H Headphones jack (page 73) I WIRELESS switch (page 59) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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17 nN Getting Started Back A DC IN port (page 21) B Battery connector C Air vent D Modem port (page 58)
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18 nN Getting Started Bottom A Air vents B Illumination lamp
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19 nN Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates when the power of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off. Battery e Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Illuminates when data is read fro
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20 nN Getting Started Indicator Functions * Wireless Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and the wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth functionalities are enabled. * On selected models only.
