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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGC-LT20 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................5 ENERGY STAR ...............................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation......................................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................99 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device....................................................................................................100 Connecting a Printer ................................................................................................................................................102 Conn
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4 nN Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................140 Computer .................................................................................................................................................................142 System Security ................................................................................................................................
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5 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.
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6 nN Before Use ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international Program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. For detailed information on the ENERGY STAR Program, visi
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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
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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. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) — Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access thi
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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
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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.
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11 nN Before Use 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 (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Have breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer
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12 nN Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the 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. ! While adjusting the viewing angle, do not exert excessive pressure on your computer, especially on the center of the speaker grill, to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and ligh
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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
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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. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 42) D Built-in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 19) F DISPLAY OFF b
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15 nN Getting Started Back A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it (page 20). B i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 103) C Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. D Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. E OPTICAL OUT port (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) Connect an S/PDIF-compatible device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier. * F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 100) G Prop-up stand * S
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16 nN Getting Started A Air vent B Hard disk bay cover (page 122) C Capture angle adjuster (page 43) D DC IN port (page 22) E Modem port (page 90) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 105) G Cable clamps (page 24) H Subwoofer speaker for bass frequencies * I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (page 72) * J S VIDEO input port (page 65) * K A/V INPUT jack (page 65) L WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 92) M CONNECT button (page 25), (page 28) * N VHF/UHF input port (page 55) * O HDTV/ATSC input port (page 62)
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17 nN Getting Started Right A Optical disc drive (page 44) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Drive eject button (page 45) * D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 100) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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18 nN Getting Started Left A PC Card slot (page 74) B PC Card release button (page 76) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 78) * D Memory Stick slot (page 83) E Media Access indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 88) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media.
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19 nN Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the computer is on, illuminates in orange when the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off. Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off t
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20 nN Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover Before accessing some ports and jacks on the back of your computer, you need first to remove the back panel cover from the computer. To remove the back panel cover 1 Gently face down your computer. ! When facing down your computer, be sure to place it on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the LCD screen. 2 Grasp the back panel cover (1) with both hands, gently pull it off, and move the cover toward the base
