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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-TZ100 Series/VGN-TZ10 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................6 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................74 Connecting a Docking Station....................................................................................................................................75 Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................8
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................151 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................152 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................199 Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................200 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. ! External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentatio
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7 nN Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) — Contains features of your computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications — The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VA
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8 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
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9 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 y
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10 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 setting of the display as well. ❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work ef
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11 nN Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with 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 manufacturer
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12 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 depending on the country or area of your residency. Front A Num lock indicator (page 18) B Caps lock indicator (page 18) C Scroll lock indicator (page 18) * D Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) * E Built-in MOTION E
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13 nN Getting Started A Headphones jack (page 83) B Microphone jack (page 93) *1 C Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot (page 49) D Media Access indicator (page 18) E Battery indicator (page 18) F Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) G Built-in microphone (monaural) H SD memory card slot (page 54) I AV MODE button (page 33) J Play/Pause button (page 33) K Stop button (page 33) L Previous track button (page 33) M Next track button (page 33) N Disc drive eject button (page 33) O WIRELESS switch (page 59
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14 nN Getting Started Back A Battery connector (page 21)
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15 nN Getting Started Right A Optical disc drive (page 35) B Manual eject hole (page 189) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Substitute drive eject button (page 35) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 85) F Power button / Power indicator (page 18)
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16 nN Getting Started Left A DC IN port (page 20) B Modem port (page 58) C Network (Ethernet) port (page 100) D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 98) E Air vents F ExpressCard/34 slot (page 44) * G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 94) H Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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17 nN Getting Started Bottom A Air vents B Docking station connector (page 76)
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18 nN Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates when the power of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off. Battery e Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Media Access Illuminates when dat
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19 nN Getting Started Indicator Functions Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. *1 Illuminates when the wireless WAN functionality is enabled. Wireless WAN *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer is equipped with a built-in flash memory storage and/or a hard disk drive, depending on the model you purchased. See the online Specifications to find about your storage device configuration.
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20 nN Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. 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 power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the optional docking station. ✍ To
