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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-AW100 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................7 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................81 Using the Bluetooth Function.....................................................................................................................................84 Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................139 Handling the LCD Screen ........................................................................................................................................140 Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................190 Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................191 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 experience. ! 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 components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information — Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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8 nN Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) — Explains features of your computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications — The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your
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9 nN Before Use ™ * ❑ SmartWi Connection Utility Help — Provides information about setting up Bluetooth , wireless LAN, and wireless * WAN functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) — Provides
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10 nN Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general 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. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user gui
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11 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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12 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 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 comfort and work effic
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13 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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14 nN Getting Started 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.
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15 nN Getting Started Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 37) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 21) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 140) E Built-in speakers (stereo) *1 F Fingerprint sensor (page 116) G Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. H Keyboard (page 33) I Touch pad (page 34) J Charge indicator (page 21) K Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) L WIRELESS indicator (page 21) M Media
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16 nN Getting Started A S1/S2 buttons (page 35) B Play/Pause button (page 35) C Stop button (page 35) D Previous track button (page 35) E Next track button (page 35) F AV MODE button (page 35) G Num lock indicator (page 21) H Caps lock indicator (page 21) I Scroll lock indicator (page 21) J Muting button (page 36) K Volume control buttons (page 36) L Drive eject button (page 36), (page 40)
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17 nN Getting Started Back A Battery connector (page 24)
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18 nN Getting Started Right A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 90) (Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) B Microphone jack (page 100) *1 C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 101) D Optical disc drive (page 40) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) F Substitute drive eject button (page 40) G Manual eject hole (page 180) H Network (Ethernet) port (page 107) I Modem port (page 80) *2 J VHF/UHF input port (page 49) K Power button/Power indicator (page 21) *1 Support high-/fu
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19 nN Getting Started Left A DC IN port (page 23) B Security slot C Air vent *1 D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 101) *2 E Monitor port (page 93) *2 F HDMI port (page 93) G ExpressCard/34 slot (page 63) *3 H CF (CompactFlash) memory card slot (page 76) *3 I CF memory card release button (page 76) *3 J CF memory card indicator (page 21) K i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 105) *1 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 These two ports are mutually exclusive. When one port has an external display co
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20 nN Getting Started Bottom A Subwoofer speakers for bass frequencies B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 133)
