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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGC-LS30 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................5 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................5 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................88 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................89 Connecting a Printer ..................................................................................................................................................91 Co
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4 nN Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................122 Computer .................................................................................................................................................................124 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. ! 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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6 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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7 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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8 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 m
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9 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 setting 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 lig
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10 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. Make 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'
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11 nN Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) D Power indicator (page 16) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator (page 16) Press this button to turn off the LCD backlight and the speaker volume. ✍ You can change the MONITOR OFF button setting to keep the speaker volume on. See Setting U
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12 nN Getting Started Back A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it (page 17). ! Before removing the cover, be sure to shut down your computer. B Prop-up stand Grasp the side ends with both hands and raise the bottom end, as shown below, to place your computer upright. When moving or storing the computer, you can simply push it back down for easy handling. ! Be sure to place your computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to your computer screen.
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13 nN Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 35) *1 B AUDIO INPUT (L / R) jacks (page 55) *1 *1 C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO) jack / (VIDEO) port (page 55) *1 D VHF/UHF port (page 46) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 94) F DC IN port (page 17) G Cable bundler (page 19) H CONNECT button (page 22), (page 29) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 82) *2 J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 89) K Modem port (page 81) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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14 nN Getting Started Right A Optical disc drive (page 36) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 16) C Drive eject button (page 38)
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15 nN Getting Started Left A PC Card slot (page 65) B PC Card release button (page 67) C SD memory card slot (page 79) D Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. E Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. *1 G Universal ExpressCard slot (page 69) H Media Access indicator (page 16) *2 I Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot (page 73) J i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 92) *3 K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 89
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16 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. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the memory card is
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17 nN Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter as a power source for your computer. Before Accessing the DC IN Port You need to remove the back panel cover (1). Simply pull the cover off your computer. ! Be sure to put the cover back on the computer when you are done.
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18 nN Getting Started 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.
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19 nN Getting Started ✍ You can bundle the AC adapter cable along with other cables to keep them tidy. Snap open the cable bundler, route the cables through it, and then snap the cable bundler back shut as shown below: To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.
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20 nN Getting Started 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, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Shut Down. 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.
