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Sony VGX-TP3E, VGX-TP, VGX-TP3S, VGX-TP3SR, VGX-TP3Z User manual

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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGX-TP series
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Contents
Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................5
Notice ...........................................................................................................................................................................6
Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................7
Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................................10
Locating Controls and Ports.......................................................................................................................................11
About the Indicator Lights ..........................................................................................................................................16
Setting Up Your Computer.........................................................................................................................................17
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely .......................................................................................................................29
Using Your VAIO Computer .............................................................................................................................................30
Using the Keyboard ...................................................................................................................................................31
Using the Touch Pad .................................................................................................................................................35
Using the Optical Disc Drive ......................................................................................................................................36
Using the TV Function ...............................................................................................................................................45
Using the Memory Stick .............................................................................................................................................56
Using the SD Memory Card .......................................................................................................................................62
Using the Internet.......................................................................................................................................................66
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................67
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Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................76
Selecting Display Modes............................................................................................................................................77
Using the Multiple Monitors Function.........................................................................................................................78
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................80
Connecting a Printer ..................................................................................................................................................83
Connecting an i.LINK Device .....................................................................................................................................84
Connecting to a Network (LAN) .................................................................................................................................86
Customizing Your VAIO Computer ..................................................................................................................................88
Setting the Password .................................................................................................................................................89
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center................................................................................................94
Using the Power Saving Mode...................................................................................................................................95
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer......................................................................................................................................98
Adding and Removing Memory..................................................................................................................................99
Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................106
Using the Power Source ..........................................................................................................................................107
Handling Your Computer .........................................................................................................................................108
Handling Floppy Disks .............................................................................................................................................111
Handling Discs .........................................................................................................................................................112
Using Headphones ..................................................................................................................................................113
Handling the Memory Stick ......................................................................................................................................114
Handling the Hard Disk ............................................................................................................................................115
Updating Your Computer .........................................................................................................................................116
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Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................117
Computer .................................................................................................................................................................118
System Security .......................................................................................................................................................124
Networking ...............................................................................................................................................................125
Optical Discs ............................................................................................................................................................128
Display .....................................................................................................................................................................132
Printing .....................................................................................................................................................................134
Microphone ..............................................................................................................................................................135
Speakers ..................................................................................................................................................................136
Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................137
Touch Pad................................................................................................................................................................138
Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................139
Audio/Video..............................................................................................................................................................140
Memory Stick ...........................................................................................................................................................143
Peripherals...............................................................................................................................................................144
Support Options .............................................................................................................................................................145
Sony Support Information ........................................................................................................................................146
e-Support .................................................................................................................................................................147
Trademarks ....................................................................................................................................................................149
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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.
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External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer.
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Before Use
Notice
© 2008 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.
This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any
machine-readable form without prior written approval.
Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and
hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this
manual, the software, or such other information. In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential,
or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the
software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof.
In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are not specified.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time
without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
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Before Use
Documentation
Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
Printed Documentation
❑ Quick Start Guide — Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO.
❑ Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide — Contains solutions to problems other than those you encounter during normal
operation.
❑ Regulations, Guarantee, EULA and Service Support — Contains Sony guarantee conditions,
safety / regulations, modem regulations, wireless LAN regulations, wireless WAN regulations,
Bluetooth regulations, end user software license agreement, and Sony support services information.
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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 information on solving common problems. The User Guide is provided in PDF
format for easy browsing and printing.
To view this on-screen guide:
1 Double-click the VAIO User Guide icon on the desktop.
2 Open the folder for your language.
3 Select the guide you want to read.
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You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the
folder for your language.
To go to web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must be connected to the Internet.
❑ Specifications — The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations 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://www.vaio-link.com
.
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You may have a separate disc that includes documentation for the bundled accessories.
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Before Use
Windows Help and Support
Windows Help and Support is a comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you
learn to use your computer.
Use the search feature, index, or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources, including those on the Internet.
To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. Or go to Windows Help and Support by
pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key.
Further Sources
❑ Consult the help files included with the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting.
❑ Go to http://www.club-vaio.com
to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer.
❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11)
❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16)
❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 17)
❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
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Getting Started
Locating Controls and Ports
Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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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.
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Getting Started
Top
A Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 16)
B Power button/Power indicator (page 16)
C WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16)
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Getting Started
Front
A SD memory card slot (page 62)
B WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 67)
C Remote sensor
Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for
operations.
D Optical disc drive (page 36)
E Memory Stick slot
*1
(page 56)
F Air vent
G Media Access indicator (page 16)
H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports
*2
(page 80)
I i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 84)
J CONNECT button (page 26)
K Front panel door
To open the front panel door, put your fingertip on the left end
of the door and slide it half way to the right. The door will
automatically be retracted under the panel. To close the door,
slide it half way to the left. The door will keep sliding on its own
and shut.
*1
Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick.
*2
Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started
Back
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The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to
wait until the computer cools down before you touch it.
A Air vents
B VHF/UHF input port (page 45)
C WLAN ANT port (page 69)
D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports
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(page 80)
E Headphones jack
Connect external headphones.
F Microphone jack
Connect an external microphone.
G OPTICAL OUT port
(Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz)
Connect an S/PDIF device such as digital headphones or an AV
amplifier.
H Network (Ethernet) port (page 86)
I A/V IN port
Connect an external device such as a VCR.
J HDMI OUT port (page 18)
K Monitor port (page 21)
L DC IN port (page 22)
* Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started
Bottom
A Air vents
B Memory module compartment cover (page 99)
C Security slot
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Getting Started
About the Indicator Lights
Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:
Indicator Functions
Power 1 The indication behavior varies depending on the state of your computer:
Green lit: the computer is on.
Orange lit: the computer is in Sleep mode.
Off: the computer is off.
Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or
turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use.
Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive
Illuminates when the drive is reading or writing data. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off
when this indicator is lit.
Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is enabled.
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Getting Started
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting a Display
Connect a display (not supplied) to your computer. When connecting it, see the manual that came with your display as well.
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Connect the power cord of your display after connecting all other cables.
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Getting Started
To connect a display (HDMI-compatible TV)
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To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUT port, you need to change the device for sound output. For the detailed instructions, see
How do I change the sound output device? (page 141).
1 Plug one end of the HDMI cable (supplied) (1) to the HDMI OUT port (2) on the computer.
2 Plug the other end to the display (TV) (3).
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See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use.
If your TV is equipped with a DVI-D port, you can use the HDMI cable and the HDMI to DVI-D adapter (both supplied) for connection. To use them for
connection, however, you also need an audio cable (not supplied) since no audio signals are carried through the DVI-D port.
If your TV is equipped with an HDMI port and a DVI-D port, we recommend that you use the HDMI port.
The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
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If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. Always use the device
driver provided by Sony for updates.
Your computer is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of
copyright protection, which enables you to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected, high-quality contents. Note that you need to connect an
HDCP-compliant external display to your computer to view the copyright protected contents. If your computer has a non-compliant display connected,
you will not be able to play or view any copyright protected contents.
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Additionally, you can connect a high-quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your
computer and TV using an HDMI connection.
To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV
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Before connecting the device to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been set up between the TV and the home theater receiver or
surround sound decoder device first.
To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUT port, you need to change the device for sound output. For the detailed instructions, see
How do I change the sound output device? (page 141).
1 Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input.
2 Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input.
3 Plug one end of the HDMI cable (supplied) to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or surround sound
decoder device and the other end to the HDMI OUT port on the computer.
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With the HDMI connection, the volume can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. Your computer has no control over the output volume of
any connected devices.
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