Summary of the content on the page No. 1
N
User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-AR Series
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................7 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
3 nN Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................80 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ..............................................................................................................................87 Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................9
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................129 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................130 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
5 nN Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................180 Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................181 Touch Pad........................................................................................................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
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.
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
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. 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 i
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
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. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) — Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on-screen guide: 1
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
10 nN Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
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.
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
15 nN Getting Started Front E Built-in speakers (stereo) *1 F SONY logo lamp (page 116) G Touch pad (page 31) H Power indicator (page 21) I Battery indicator (page 21) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick indicator (page 21) L LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Be sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer. *1 M Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for operations. *1 N Remote sensor indicator (page 21) O Built-in micro
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
16 nN Getting Started A Num lock indicator (page 21) B Caps lock indicator (page 21) C Scroll lock indicator (page 21) D S1/S2 buttons (page 32) E VOLUME buttons (page 32) F Disc drive eject button (page 35) G Muting button (page 32) H Power button I Power indicator (page 21) * J CHANNEL buttons (page 32) * K TV REC button (page 32) L Play/Pause button (page 32) M Stop button (page 32) N Previous track button (page 32) O Next track button (page 32) P AV MODE button (page 32) * On selected models
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
17 nN Getting Started Back *1 A VHF/UHF input port (page 45) B Air vent C Security slot D Battery connector (page 24) *2 E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 105) F DC IN port (page 23) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
18 nN Getting Started Right *1 A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 105) B PC Card release button (page 64) C PC Card slot (page 62) D ExpressCard module release button (page 68) E Universal ExpressCard slot (page 66) F i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 109) *2 *3 G AV In jack Connect an external device such as a VCR. *2 *3 H S VIDEO INPUT port Connect an external device such as a VCR. I S VIDEO OUTPUT port (page 98) J HDMI port (page 98) K Monitor (VGA) port (page 96) L Network (Ethernet)
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
19 nN Getting Started Left A OPTICAL OUT port (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) Connect an S/PDIF device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier. B Microphone jack (page 104) C Headphones jack (page 95) D Optical disc drive (page 35) E Substitute drive eject button (page 35)/ Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) F Manual eject hole (page 168)
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
20 nN Getting Started Bottom A Air vents
