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User Guide
Personal Computer
VPCL13 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use.......................................................................... 4 Using the Network (LAN).............................................81 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5 Using the Wireless LAN...............................................82 Ergonomic Considerations .......................................... 10 Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................86 Getting Started.......................................
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3 nN Precautions..................................................................... 115 Keyboard ...................................................................159 Safety Information ..................................................... 116 Floppy Disks ..............................................................160 Care and Maintenance Information........................... 119 Audio/Video ...............................................................161 Handling Your Computer.........
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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.
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 6 nN 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support — General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and more. Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VA
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 compute
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Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations 11 nN ❑ Viewing angle of the 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. ! While adjusting the viewing angle, do not exert excessive pressure on your computer to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare an
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Getting Started > 12 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 13) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Setting U
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 13 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 17) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 45) * D HDMI/VIDEO input indicator (page 17) E WIRELESS indicator (page 17) F Disc drive ind
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 14 nN Back A Power button B DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) Press this button to turn off the LCD backlight. While the HDMI input or the video input is selected as the audio/video input source by the INPUT SELECT button (page 15), pressing this button also turns off the volume. C Air exhaust vent D Memory module compartment cover (page 109) *1 E VIDEO INPUT jacks (page 60) *1 F HDMI INPUT port (page 60) G AC input port (page 18)
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 15 nN Right A Optical disc drive (page 46) B Manual eject hole (page 146) C Drive eject button (page 46) * D INPUT SELECT button (page 62)/ * INPUT SELECT indicator (page 17) * E MENU button (page 62) * F V/v (Up/Down) buttons (page 62) * G OK button (page 62) * On selected models only.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 16 nN Left 1 A "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 69) B Media Access indicator (page 17) C SD memory card slot (page 76) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 96) *2 E USB ports (page 94) F Headphones jack (page 92) G Microphone jack (page 93) H Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. *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 17 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, illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned off. * Illuminates in green while the HDMI input or the video input is selected as the audio/video input source. HDMI/VIDEO input Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the bui
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Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 18 nN Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Power Source You need a power cord to connect your computer to an AC power source. ✍ Use only the supplied power cord for your computer.
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Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 19 nN To connect the power cord 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into an AC outlet (2). 2 Route the power cord through the hole (3) of the prop-up stand and plug the other end into the AC input port (4) on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. Make sure that an AC outlet is easily accessible. ! If you unplug the power cord from your computer while the computer is on or
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Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 20 nN Preparing for Wall Mounting Four mounting studs and six screws, which are compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mounting standard, are supplied with your computer for connecting the computer to your mounting system. ! Before connecting your computer to your mounting system or changing your computer setup from the desktop type to the wall-mount type, make sure that: The weight of your computer is within the range of su
