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User Guide
Personal Computer
VPCS11 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use.......................................................................... 4 Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................65 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5 Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................70 Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 9 Using Peripheral Devices..................................................77 Getting Started...................................
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3 nN Precautions..................................................................... 123 Speakers ...................................................................172 Safety Information ..................................................... 124 Touch Pad .................................................................174 Care and Maintenance Information........................... 127 Keyboard ...................................................................175 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. ❑ Safety Information — Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support — General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 6 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 — 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 the configuration of your co
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 7 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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or ar
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 8 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 9 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 devic
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Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations 10 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 > 11 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 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Connectin
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 12 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. It may also vary in some countries or areas. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 17) C LCD screen (page 130) D VAIO button (page 37) *1 E ASSIST button (page 37
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 13 nN A Num lock indicator (page 17) B Caps lock indicator (page 17) C Scroll lock indicator (page 17) D SD memory card slot (page 55) E Media Access indicator (page 17) * F "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 46) G WIRELESS indicator (page 17) H Charge indicator (page 17) I Disc drive indicator (page 17) J WIRELESS switch (page 61), (page 65) K Headphones jack (page 86) L Microphone jack (page 95) M Drive eject button (page 37), (page 39) * Your computer
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 14 nN Right A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Manual eject hole (page 162) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 52) * D USB ports (page 96) E Network (LAN) port (page 60) F Power button/Power indicator (page 17) * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and 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 Security slot D HDMI output port (page 90) *1 E Monitor port (page 87) *2 F USB port (page 96) G i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 98) *1 Not functional when your computer is attached to the docking station. *2 Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 16 nN Back/Bottom A Air vents B Battery connector (page 20) * C Docking station connector (page 80) D Memory module compartment cover (page 117) * On selected models only.
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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 while the computer is on, 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 23) for more information. Charge Media Access Illuminates while d
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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 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
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Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source 19 nN ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from an AC power source, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Make sure that the 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 30).
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 20 nN Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. 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.
