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User Guide
Personal Computer
VPCJ11 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use.......................................................................... 4 Using Peripheral Devices..................................................73 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........74 Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 9 Connecting an External Microphone ...........................75 Connecting a USB Device ...........................................76
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3 nN Troubleshooting .............................................................. 110 Computer Operations................................................ 112 System Update / Security.......................................... 117 Recovery ................................................................... 119 Built-in Camera ......................................................... 121 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) ............................... 122 Bluetooth Technology .......................
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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. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ He
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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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries o
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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 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. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing device. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Take frequent breaks while using your computer. Excessive use of the computer
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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. ✍ You can tilt the computer display within the range from about 8 to 30 degrees. ! While adjusting the viewing angle, do not exert excessive pressure on your computer to eliminate a risk of mecha
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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 16) ❑ Setting U
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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. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 43) D WIRELESS indicator (page 16) E Disc drive indicator (page 16) F Power indicator (page
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 13 nN Back A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17) C DC IN port (page 17) D Prop-up stand (page 98) * E USB ports (page 76) F Network (LAN) port (page 63) G Memory module compartment cover (page 91) * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low- speeds. ! The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 14 nN Right A Optical disc drive (page 44) B Manual eject hole (page 129) C Drive eject button (page 44)
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 15 nN Left 1 A "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 51) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 58) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 78) *2 E USB ports (page 76) F Headphones jack (page 74) G Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. *1 Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights 16 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 in Normal mode, blinks in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned off. Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in camera is in use. Media Access Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD
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Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 17 nN Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect your computer to an AC power source. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer.
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Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 18 nN To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (3). 3 Route the AC adapter cable (4) through the hole (5) of the prop-up stand and the cable clamp (6), and then plug it into the DC IN port (7) on the back of your computer. ! The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter.
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Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 19 nN ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from an AC power source, turn off the computer and unplug the AC adapter. Make sure that an AC outlet is easily accessible. ! If you unplug the AC adapter from your computer while the computer is on, you will lose all unsaved data.
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Getting Started > Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 20 nN 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 the Shut down button. 3 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 off.
