Sony VGN-AW37GY User guide

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Operating Instructions - Hardware Guide
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Contents
Before Use.......................................................................... 4
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5
Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 7
Getting Started.................................................................... 9
Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 10
About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 17
Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 18
Using the Battery Pack................................................ 19
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 26
Updating Your Computer ............................................ 27
Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 28
Using the Keyboard..................................................... 29
Using the Touch Pad................................................... 30
Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 31
Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 33
Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 34
Using the Memory Stick .............................................. 42
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 47
Using the Internet........................................................ 56
Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 58
Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 59
Using the Bluetooth Function ...................................... 66
Using Fingerprint Authentication ................................. 71
Using Peripheral Devices..................................................78
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........79
Connecting an External Display ..................................80
Selecting Display Modes .............................................87
Using the Multiple Monitors Function ..........................89
Connecting an External Microphone ...........................92
Connecting a USB Device ...........................................93
Connecting an i.LINK Device.......................................95
Customizing Your VAIO Computer....................................97
Setting the Password...................................................98
Using the VAIO Control Center .................................105
Using the Power Saving Modes ................................106
Using the VAIO Power Management.........................111
Changing the Display Language ...............................113
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................114
Adding and Removing Memory .................................115
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Precautions..................................................................... 121
Handling the LCD Screen ......................................... 122
Using the Power Source ........................................... 123
Handling Your Computer........................................... 124
Handling the Built-in Camera .................................... 127
Handling Discs .......................................................... 128
Using the Battery Pack.............................................. 129
Using Headphones.................................................... 130
Handling the Memory Stick ....................................... 131
Handling the Built-in Storage Device ........................ 132
Using Fingerprint Authentication ............................... 133
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 134
Computer .................................................................. 136
System Security ........................................................ 142
Battery....................................................................... 143
Built-in Camera ......................................................... 145
Networking ................................................................ 147
Bluetooth Technology ............................................... 152
Optical Discs ............................................................. 156
Display ...................................................................... 160
Printing ...................................................................... 164
Microphone ............................................................... 165
Speakers................................................................... 166
Touch Pad................................................................. 167
Keyboard ...................................................................168
Floppy Disks ..............................................................169
Audio/Video ...............................................................170
Memory Stick.............................................................173
Peripherals ................................................................174
Trademarks .....................................................................175
Notice ..............................................................................177
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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.
!
External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer.
Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the Microsoft
®
Windows Vista
®
32-bit operating system. You may find differences in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the 64-bit operating system.
How to find specifications
Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your computer.
To find out about the configuration of your computer, see the Specifications (supplied with your computer).
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Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
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.
Specifications — The hardware configurations of your VAIO computer.
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Safety Regulations
2. On-screen Documentation
VAIO Manual — General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer.
To access VAIO Manual, double-click VAIO Manual on the desktop.
Windows Help and Support — A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you
learn to use your computer.
To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows
key and press the F1 key.
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Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
3. Support Web Sites
If you have any problem with the computer, you can visit the following VAIO online web sites for troubleshooting:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/vaio/
(English)
http://scs.sony.co.kr/
(Korean)
http://service.sony.com.tw/
(Traditional Chinese)
Before contacting VAIO Helpdesk by telephone, try to solve the problem by reading the supplied documentation and visiting
other Sony web sites.
For other Sony products, visit the web site at http://www.sony.net
.
For available optional accessories, visit the following web sites:
http://vaio-online.sony.com/
(English)
http://vaio-online.sony.co.kr/
(Korean)
http://www.sonystyle.com.tw/vaio/
(Traditional Chinese)
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Ergonomic Considerations
Ergonomic Considerations
You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt
to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments:
Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your
wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) 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 computer may strain eyes,
muscles, or tendons.
Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the
floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning
far backwards.
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Ergonomic Considerations
Viewing angle of the computer's 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.
Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect
lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency.
Positioning an external display – When using an external display, set the display at a comfortable viewing distance.
Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor.
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Getting Started >
Getting Started
This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer.
Locating Controls and Ports (page 10)
About the Indicator Lights (page 17)
Connecting a Power Source (page 18)
Using the Battery Pack (page 19)
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 26)
Updating Your Computer (page 27)
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Locating Controls and Ports
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.
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Locating Controls and Ports
Front
A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33)
B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 17)
C Built-in microphone (monaural)
D LCD screen (page 122)
E Built-in speakers (stereo)
F Fingerprint sensor
*1
(page 71)
G Numeric keypad
Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic
math calculations.
H Keyboard (page 29)
I Touch pad (page 30)
J Charge indicator (page 17)
K Disc drive indicator (page 17)
L WIRELESS indicator (page 17)
M Media Access indicator (page 17)
N Memory Stick slot
*2
(page 42)
O WIRELESS switch (page 59), (page 66)
P SD memory card slot (page 49)
*1
On selected models only.
*2
Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo-
size Memory Stick.
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Locating Controls and Ports
A S1/S2 buttons (page 31)
B Play/Pause button (page 31)
C Stop button (page 31)
D Previous track button (page 31)
E Next track button (page 31)
F AV MO DE button (page 31)
G Num lock indicator (page 17)
H Caps lock indicator (page 17)
I Scroll lock indicator (page 17)
J Muting button (page 32)
K Volume control buttons (page 32)
L Drive eject button (page 32), (page 34)
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Locating Controls and Ports
Back
A Battery connector (page 19)
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Locating Controls and Ports
Right
A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 79)
(Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz)
B Microphone jack (page 92)
C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports
*
(page 93)
D Optical disc drive (page 34)
E Optical disc drive indicator (page 17)
F Substitute drive eject button (page 34)
G Manual eject hole (page 156)
H Network (Ethernet) port (page 58)
I Power button/Power indicator (page 17)
* Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Locating Controls and Ports
Left
A DC IN port (page 18)
B Security slot
C Air vent
D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port
*
(page 93)
E Monitor port (page 81)
F HDMI output port (page 81)
G ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47)
H CF (CompactFlash) memory card slot (page 52)
I CF memory card release button (page 52)
J CF memory card indicator (page 17)
K i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 95)
* Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Locating Controls and Ports
Bottom
A Subwoofer speakers for bass frequencies
B Air vents
C Memory module compartment cover (page 115)
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About the Indicator Lights
About the Indicator Lights
Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:
Indicator Functions
Power 1 Illuminates in green when the computer is on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and
turns off when the computer is off or in Hibernate mode.
Charge
Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 22) for more information.
Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use.
Media Access Illuminates while data is being 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.
CF memory card Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a CF 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 CF memory card is not in use.
Optical disc drive Illuminates while the drive is reading or writing data. When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is not in
use.
Disc drive
Illuminates while the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is running to read or write data.
Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit.
Num lock
Press the Num Lk key to activate the numeric keypad. Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad.
The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit.
Caps lock
Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key
while the indicator is lit. Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator. Normal typing resumes when the
Caps lock indicator is unlit.
Scroll lock
Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to change how you scroll the display. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock
indicator is unlit. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not
work with all programs.
WIRELESS Illuminates when one or more wireless options are enabled.
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Connecting a Power Source
Connecting a Power Source
You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer.
Using the AC Adapter
Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer.
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 connected to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer.
!
The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter.
To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter.
Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.
If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 109).
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Using the Battery Pack
Using the Battery Pack
The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
Installing the Battery Pack
To install the battery pack
1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid.
2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward.
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Using the Battery Pack
3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery
compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
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