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Sony VPCS11 Manual

193 pages3.33 Mb

2Contents
4Before Use
- How to find specifications
- 5Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
  - 1. Printed Documentation
  - 2. On-screen Documentation
  - 63. Support Web Sites
- 7Ergonomic Considerations
9Getting Started
- 10Locating Controls and Ports
  - Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
  - Front
  - 12Right
  - 13Left
  - 14Back/Bottom
    - About the Indicator Lights
- 15About the Indicator Lights
  - Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:
    - Indicator Functions
- 16Connecting a Power Source
  - Using the AC Adapter
    - To use the AC adapter
- 18Using the Battery Pack
  - Installing/Removing the Battery Pack
    - To install the battery pack
    - 20To remove the battery pack
  - 21Charging the Battery Pack
    - To charge the battery pack
  - 23Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
    - To check the battery charge capacity
  - 24Extending the Battery Life
- 25Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
  - To shut down your computer
- 26Using the Power Saving Modes
  - 27Using Sleep Mode
  - 28Using Hibernate Mode
    - To activate Hibernate mode
    - To return to Normal mode
- 29Updating Your Computer
30Using Your VAIO Computer
- Using the Keyboard
- 31Using the Keyboard
  - Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
  - Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
  - 33Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings
    - To change the backlit keyboard settings
      - Using the Touch Pad
- 34Using the Touch Pad
  - You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad.
- 35Using Special-function Buttons
- 36Using the Built-in Camera
  - To use the preinstalled image capture software
- 37Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - To insert a disc
    - Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 39Supported Disc Media
    - 40Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 41Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc
  - Notes on playing discs
  - 42Notes on region codes
  - 43Playing Discs
    - To play a disc
  - Copying Files to Discs
    - To copy files to a disc
- 44Using "Memory Stick"
  - Before You Use "Memory Stick"
  - 45Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick"
    - To insert "Memory Stick"
    - 46To remove "Memory Stick"
  - 47Formatting "Memory Stick"
    - To format "Memory Stick"
  - 49Notes on Using "Memory Stick"
- 50Using Other Modules / Memory Cards
  - Using the ExpressCard Module
    - 51To insert an ExpressCard module
    - 52To remove an ExpressCard module
  - 53Using the SD Memory Card
    - Before you use the SD memory card
    - 54To insert an SD memory card
    - 55To remove an SD memory card
  - 56Notes on Using Memory Cards
    - General notes on using the memory card
    - Notes on using the SD memory card
- 57Using the Internet
- 58Using the Network (LAN)
- 59Using the Wireless LAN
  - 60Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function
    - General notes on using the wireless LAN function
    - 61Note on the data encryption
  - 62Starting Wireless LAN Communications
    - To start wireless LAN communications
  - 63Stopping Wireless LAN Communications
    - To stop wireless LAN communications
- 64Using the Wireless WAN
  - 65Inserting a SIM Card
    - To insert a SIM card
  - 67Starting the Wireless WAN Communications
    - To start the wireless WAN communications
- 68Using the Bluetooth Function
  - Bluetooth Security
    - 70To communicate with another Bluetooth device
  - 72Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function
- 74Using Fingerprint Authentication
  - 80Erasing the Registered Fingerprints
    - To erase the registered fingerprints
81Using Peripheral Devices
- Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station
- 83Locating Ports on the Docking Station
- 84Attaching Your Computer to the Docking Station
  - To attach your computer to the docking station
- 87Disconnecting Your Computer from the Docking Station
  - 88To disconnect your computer from the docking station
- 90Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
  - To connect external speakers
  - 92To connect a computer display or a projector
  - 94Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
    - To connect a TV to your computer
    - 95To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV
- 96Selecting Display Modes
  - To select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys
  - To select a display mode from the display settings
- 97Using the Multiple Monitors Function
  - 98To use the Multiple Monitors function
- 99Connecting an External Microphone
  - To connect an external microphone
- 100Connecting a USB Device
  - To connect a USB device
  - 101Notes on connecting a USB device
- 102Connecting an i.LINK Device
  - Notes on connecting i.LINK devices
  - 103Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder
    - To connect a digital video camcorder
104Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- 105Setting the Password
  - 107Setting the Power-on Password
    - To add the power-on password (machine password)
    - 108To add the power-on password (user password)
    - 109To change or remove the power-on password (machine password)
    - 110To change or remove the power-on password (user password)
  - 111Setting the Windows Password
    - To add the Windows password
    - To change the Windows password
    - 112To remove the Windows password
  - 113Setting the Hard Disk Password
    - To add the hard disk password
    - 114To change the hard disk password
    - 115To remove the hard disk password
- 116Using Intel(R) VT
  - To enable Intel VT
- 117Using the VAIO Control Center
  - To use the VAIO Control Center
- 118Using the VAIO Power Management
  - Selecting a Power Plan
    - To select a power plan
    - To change the power plan settings
- 119Changing the Display Language
  - To install a language pack
  - To change the display language
- 120Protecting the Hard Disk
  - Activating VAIO HDD Protection
    - To activate VAIO HDD Protection
121Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
- 122Adding and Removing Memory
  - Notes on adding/removing memory modules
  - 124Removing and Installing a Memory Module
    - To change or add a memory module
  - 127Viewing the Amount of Memory
    - To view the amount of memory
128Precautions
- 129Safety Information
  - Computer
  - Power Source
  - 130Battery Pack
  - Headphones
- 132Care and Maintenance Information
- 133Handling Your Computer
- 135Handling the LCD Screen
- 136Using the Power Source
- 137Handling the Built-in Camera
- 139Using the Battery Pack
- 140Handling "Memory Stick"
- 141Handling the Built-in Storage Device
  - To avoid damaging your hard disk drive
  - To avoid damaging your solid state drive
- 142Using Fingerprint Authentication
143Troubleshooting
- 145Computer Operations
  - What should I do if my computer does not start?
  - 146What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?
  - 147What should I do if my computer or software stops responding?
  - 148Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode?
    - To restore your computer to Normal mode
  - What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start?
  - 150How can I change the boot device order?
- 151System Update / Security
  - How can I find important updates for my computer?
  - How can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses?
  - 152How do I keep my antivirus software updated?
- 153Recovery
  - How can I create recovery discs?
  - How can I restore my computer system to its factory default settings?
  - How can I reinstall the original software and drivers?
  - 154How do I check the volume of the recovery partition?
  - 155How do I reduce the volume of the recovery partition?
- 156Battery Pack
- 158Built-in Camera
  - Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images?
  - Why are captured images poor in quality?
  - What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions?
- 160Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN)
  - What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?
  - 162What should I do if I cannot access the Internet?
  - Why is the data transfer speed slow?
  - 163How do I avoid data transfer interruptions?
  - What are channels?
  - Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key?
- 164Wireless WAN
  - What should I do if my computer cannot connect to the wireless WAN?
- 165Bluetooth Technology
  - What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer?
  - What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I want to communicate with?
  - 166What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer?
  - Why is my Bluetooth connection slow?
  - Why can't I use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device?
  - 168What should I do if I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller?
  - What should I do if the Bluetooth icon is not displayed on the taskbar?
- 169Optical Discs
  - Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?
  - What should I do if the drive tray does not open?
  - 170What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?
- 174Display
  - Why did my screen go blank?
  - 175What should I do if I do not see proper images or videos?
  - 176Why doesn't my screen display a video?
- 178Printing
  - What should I do if I cannot print a document?
- 179Microphone
  - What should I do if my microphone does not work?
  - How can I prevent microphone feedback?
- 180Speakers
  - What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?
  - 181What should I do if my external speakers do not work?
- 182Touch Pad
  - What should I do if the touch pad does not work?
- 183Keyboard
  - What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?
  - What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard?
- 184Floppy Disks
  - Why doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected?
  - What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk?
- 185Audio/Video
  - What should I do if I cannot use my digital video camcorder?
  - How do I turn off the Windows startup sound?
  - How do I change the sound output device?
- 187"Memory Stick"
- 188Peripherals
  - What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?
- 189Docking Station
190Trademarks
192Notice

185 pages3.26 Mb

2Contents
4Before Use
- How to find specifications
- 5Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
  - 1. Printed Documentation
  - 2. On-screen Documentation
  - 73. Support Web Sites
  - 84. Customer Information Center
  - 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only)
- 9Ergonomic Considerations
11Getting Started
- 12Locating Controls and Ports
  - Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on t he following pages.
  - Front
  - 14Right
  - 15Left
  - 16Back/Bottom
    - About the Indicator Lights
- 17About the Indicator Lights
  - Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:
    - Indicator Functions
- 18Connecting a Power Source
  - Using the AC Adapter
    - To use the AC adapter
- 20Using the Battery Pack
  - Installing/Removing the Battery Pack
    - To install the battery pack
    - 22To remove the battery pack
  - 23Charging the Battery Pack
    - To charge the battery pack
  - 25Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
    - To check the battery charge capacity
  - 26Extending the Battery Life
- 27Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
  - To shut down your computer
- 28Using the Power Saving Modes
  - 29Using Sleep Mode
  - 30Using Hibernate Mode
    - To activate Hibernate mode
    - To return to Normal mode
- 31Updating Your Computer
32Using Your VAIO Computer
- Using the Keyboard
- 33Using the Keyboard
  - Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model -specific tasks.
  - Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
  - 35Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings
    - To change the backlit keyboard settings
      - Using the Touch Pad
- 36Using the Touch Pad
  - You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad.
- 37Using Special-function Buttons
- 38Using the Built-in Camera
  - To use the preinstalled image capture software
- 39Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - To insert a disc
    - Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 41Supported Disc Media
    - 42Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 43Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc
  - Notes on playing discs
  - 45Playing Discs
    - To play a disc
  - Copying Files to Discs
    - To copy files to a disc
- 46Using "Memory Stick"
  - Before You Use "Memory Stick"
  - 47Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick"
    - To insert "Memory Stick"
    - 48To remove "Memory Stick"
  - 49Formatting "Memory Stick"
    - To format "Memory Stick"
  - 51Notes on Using "Memory Stick"
- 52Using Other Modules / Memory Cards
  - Using the ExpressCard Module
    - 53To insert an ExpressCard module
    - 54To remove an ExpressCard module
  - 55Using the SD Memory Card
    - Before you use the SD memory card
    - 56To insert an SD memory card
    - 57To remove an SD memory card
  - 58Notes on Using Memory Cards
    - General notes on using the memory card
    - Notes on using the SD memory card
- 59Using the Internet
- 60Using the Network (LAN)
- 61Using the Wireless LAN
  - 62Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function
    - General notes on using the wireless LAN functio n
    - 63Note on the data encryption
  - 64Using the Wireless LAN Function
- 65Using the Bluetooth Function
  - To use the Bluetooth function
  - 66Bluetooth Security
  - 67Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device
    - To communicate with another Bluetooth device
  - 68Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function
- 70Using Fingerprint Authentication
  - 76Erasing the Registered Fingerprints
    - To erase the registered fingerprints
77Using Peripheral Devices
- 78Connecting a Docking Station
  - Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station
  - 79Locating Ports on the Docking Station
  - 80Attaching Your Computer to the Docking Station
    - To attach your computer to the docking station
  - 83Disconnecting Your Computer from the Docking Station
    - 84To disconnect your computer from the docking station
- 86Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
  - To connect external speakers
- 87Connecting an External Display
  - Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector
    - 88To connect a computer display or a projector
  - 90Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
    - To connect a TV to your computer
    - 91To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV
- 92Selecting Display Modes
  - To select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys
  - To select a display mode from the display settings
- 93Using the Multiple Monitors Function
  - 94To use the Multiple Monitors function
- 95Connecting an External Microphone
  - To connect an external microphone
- 96Connecting a USB Device
  - To connect a USB device
  - 97Notes on connecting a USB device
- 98Connecting an i.LINK Device
  - Notes on connecting i.LINK devices
  - 99Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder
    - To connect a digital video camcorder
100Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- 101Setting the Password
  - 103Setting the Power-on Password
    - To add the power-on password (machine password)
    - 104To add the power-on password (user password)
    - 105To change or remove the power-on password (machine password)
    - 106To change or remove the power-on password (user password)
  - 107Setting the Windows Password
    - To add the Windows password
    - To change the Windows password
    - 108To remove the Windows password
  - 109Setting the Hard Disk Password
    - To add the hard disk password
    - 110To change the hard disk password
    - 111To remove the hard disk password
- 112Using Intel(R) VT
  - To enable Intel VT
- 113Using the VAIO Control Center
  - To use the VAIO Control Center
- 114Using the VAIO Power Management
  - Selecting a Power Plan
    - To select a power plan
    - To change the power plan settings
- 115Protecting the Hard Disk
  - Activating VAIO HDD Protection
    - To activate VAIO HDD Protection
116Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
- 117Adding and Removing Memory
  - Notes on adding/removing memory modules
  - 119Removing and Installing a Memory Module
    - To change or add a memory module
  - 122Viewing the Amount of Memory
    - To view the amount of memory
123Precautions
- 124Safet y Info rmat ion
  - Computer
  - Power Source
  - 125Battery Pack
- 127Care and Maintenance Information
- 128Handling Your Computer
- 130Handling the LCD Screen
- 131Using the Power Source
- 132Handling the Built-in Camera
- 134Using the Battery Pack
- 135Handling "Memory Stick"
- 136Handling the Built-in Storage Device
  - To avoid damaging your hard disk drive
  - To avoid damaging your solid state drive
- 137Using Fingerprint Authentication
138Troubleshooting
- 140Computer Operations
  - What should I do if my computer does not start?
  - 141What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?
  - 142What should I do if my computer or software stops responding?
  - 143Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode?
    - To restore your computer to Normal mode
  - What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start?
  - 145How can I change the boot device order?
- 146System Update / Security
  - How can I find important updates for my computer?
  - How can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses?
  - 147How do I keep my antivirus software updated?
- 148Recovery
  - How can I create recovery discs?
  - How can I restore my computer system to its factory default settings?
  - How can I reinstall the original software and drivers?
  - 149How do I check the volume of the recovery partition?
  - 150How do I reduce the volume of the recovery partition?
- 151Battery Pack
- 153Built-in Camera
  - Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images?
  - Why are captured images poor in quality?
  - What should I do if captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions?
- 155Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN)
  - What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?
  - 156What should I do if I cannot access the Internet?
  - Why is the data transfer speed slow?
  - 157How do I avoid data transfer interruptions?
  - What are channels?
  - Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key?
- 158Bluetooth Technology
  - What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer?
  - What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I want to communicate with?
  - 159What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer?
  - Why is my Bluetooth connection slow?
  - Why can't I use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device?
  - 161What should I do if I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller?
- 162Optical Discs
  - Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?
  - What should I do if the drive tray does not open?
  - 163What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?
- 166Display
  - Why did my screen go blank?
  - 167What should I do if I do not see proper images or videos?
  - 168Why doesn't my screen display a video?
- 170Printing
  - What should I do if I cannot print a document?
- 171Microphone
  - What should I do if my microphone does not work?
  - How can I prevent microphone feedback?
- 172Speakers
  - What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?
  - 173What should I do if my external speakers do not work?
- 174Touch Pad
  - What should I do if the touch pad does not work?
- 175Keyboard
  - What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?
  - What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard?
- 176Floppy Disks
  - Why doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected?
  - What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk?
- 177Audio/Video
  - What should I do if I cannot use my digital video camcorder?
  - How do I turn off the Windows startup sound?
  - How do I change the sound output device?
- 179"Memory Stick"
- 180Peripherals
  - What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?
- 181Docking Station
182Trademarks
184Notice

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