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Operating Instructions - Hardware Guide
Personal Computer
VPCX11 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use.......................................................................... 4 Using Peripheral Devices..................................................63 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5 Connecting an Optical Disc Drive................................64 Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 7 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........65 Connecting an External Display ..................................6
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3 nN Troubleshooting .............................................................. 100 Computer .................................................................. 101 System Security ........................................................ 110 Battery....................................................................... 111 Built-in Camera ......................................................... 113 Networking ................................................................ 115 Bluetooth Tech
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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 a state-of-the-art personal 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 f
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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. ❑ Specifications — The hardware configurations of your VAIO computer. ❑ Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Regulations 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO Manual — General information and technical assistance for your VAI
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 6 nN 3. Support Web Sites If you have any problem with the computer, you can visit the following VAIO online web sites for troubleshooting: ❑ http://www.sony-asia.com/support/vaio/ (English) ❑ http://scs.sony.co.kr/ (Korean) ❑ http://service.sony.com.tw/ (Traditional Chinese) Before contacting VAIO Helpdesk by telephone, try to solve the problem by reading the supplied documentation and visiting other Sony web sites. ❑ For other Sony products,
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Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations 7 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 8 nN ❑ 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 y
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Getting Started > 9 nN Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 19) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28)
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 10 nN Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A WIRELESS switch (page 46), (page 53), (page 57) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Num lock indicator (page 16) D Caps lock indicator (page 16) E Scroll lock indicator (page 16) F LCD screen (page 93) G Power button/Power indicator (page 16) H Keyboard (page 30) I Touch pad (page 32) J Left button (page 32) K Right button (page 32)
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 11 nN A Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) C Charge indicator (page 16) D Disc drive indicator (page 16) E WIRELESS indicator (page 16) F SD memory card slot (page 40) G Media Access indicator (page 16) * H "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 34) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 12 nN Back A Air vent
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 13 nN Right A Network (LAN) port (page 45) Pull the port cover down before using the network (LAN) port. When the port cover disengages: The port cover may disengage if you exert pressure on it when opening it or disconnecting a LAN cable. To attach the port cover, align the cover with the edge (1) of the port and push the cover down until it clicks into place. B Monitor port (page 66)
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 14 nN Left A DC IN port (page 17) B Security slot * C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 71) D Headphones jack (page 65) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 15 nN Bottom A Tilt feet Unfold the tilt feet to adjust the angle of your computer before using the network (LAN) port and the monitor port. When the tilt foot disengages: The tilt foot may disengage if you exert pressure on it when unfolding it. To attach the tilt foot, push it down while aligning the snap-fit joint (1) with the projections (2) until it snaps into place. B Built-in speaker (monaural) * C SIM card slot (page 53) D Battery connecto
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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 on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is turned off or enters Hibernate mode. Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 22) for more information. Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illumi
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Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source 17 nN Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Before using the computer for the first time, you need to connect an AC adapter to your computer. ! Do not use your computer without the battery pack installed as it may cause the computer to malfunction. Using the AC Adapter While your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses
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Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source 18 nN ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. 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 27).
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 19 nN Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is installed on your computer and is not fully charged at the time of delivery. ! Do not use your computer without the battery pack installed as it may cause the computer to malfunction. 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 switches (1) inward.
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 20 nN 3 Place the battery pack into the battery compartment until the projection (2) on either side of the battery pack fits into the U-shaped cut (3) on either side of the battery compartment. 4 Push down the circled area on the battery pack illustrated below until the battery pack clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switches outward to secure the battery pack on the computer.
