Sony VGX-TP 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 .................................................................................................................................................................11

Locating Controls and Ports.......................................................................................................................................12

About the Indicator Lights ..........................................................................................................................................17

Setting Up Your Computer.........................................................................................................................................18

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 ...............................................................................................................................................46

Using the Memory Stick Media ..................................................................................................................................58

Using Other Memory Cards .......................................................................................................................................64

Using the Internet.......................................................................................................................................................68

Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................69

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Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................78

Selecting Display Modes............................................................................................................................................79

Using the Multiple Monitors Function.........................................................................................................................80

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................82

Connecting a Printer ..................................................................................................................................................85

Connecting an i.LINK Device .....................................................................................................................................86

Connecting to a Network (LAN) .................................................................................................................................88

Customizing Your VAIO Computer ..................................................................................................................................90

Setting the Password .................................................................................................................................................91

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

On Using the Power Source ....................................................................................................................................107

On Handling Your Computer....................................................................................................................................108

On Handling Floppy Disks .......................................................................................................................................111

On Handling Discs ...................................................................................................................................................112

On Using Headphones.............................................................................................................................................113

On Handling Memory Stick Media............................................................................................................................114

On Handling the Hard Disk ......................................................................................................................................115

On Updating Your Computer ...................................................................................................................................116

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Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................117

Computer .................................................................................................................................................................118

System Security .......................................................................................................................................................125

Networking ...............................................................................................................................................................126

Optical Discs ............................................................................................................................................................129

Display .....................................................................................................................................................................133

Printing .....................................................................................................................................................................136

Microphone ..............................................................................................................................................................137

Speakers ..................................................................................................................................................................138

Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................140

Touch Pad................................................................................................................................................................141

Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................142

Audio/Video..............................................................................................................................................................143

Memory Stick Media ................................................................................................................................................146

Peripherals...............................................................................................................................................................147

Support Options .............................................................................................................................................................148

Sony Support Information ........................................................................................................................................148

e-Support .................................................................................................................................................................149

Trademarks ..............................................................................................................................................................151

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Before Use

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO

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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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Notice

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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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 common problems and computer malfunctions, an

explanation of how to make a backup copy of your data and recover your computer system, and sources of support

information.

❑ Regulations, Warranty, 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. User Guide is provided in the PDF

format, which you can easily browse through and print out.

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 for the documentation of bundled accessories.

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My Club VAIO

In My Club VAIO you can find:

❑ Accessories

Want to expand the capabilities of your computer? Click this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories.

❑ Software

Feeling creative? Click this icon for an overview of your software and check out our upgrade options.

❑ Wallpapers

Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO wallpapers.

❑ Links

Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO Web sites.

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 that are 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.

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Further Sources

❑ Consult the help files on 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

This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer.

❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12)

❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17)

❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 18)

❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)

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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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Top

A Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 17)

B Power button/Power indicator (page 17)

C WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17)

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Front

A SD memory card slot (page 64)

B WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 69)

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 58)

F Air vent

G Media Access indicator (page 17)

H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports

*2

(page 82)

I i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 86)

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 media.

*2

Support high-/full-/low- speeds.

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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 46)

C WLAN ANT port (page 71)

D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports

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(page 82)

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 88)

I A/V IN port

Connect an external device such as a VCR.

J HDMI OUT port (page 19)

K Monitor (VGA) port (page 21)

L DC IN port (page 22)

* Support high-/full-/low- speeds.

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Bottom

A Air vents

B Security slot

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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 enter Sleep mode or turn off the

computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the memory card is not being used.

Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive

Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive or the optical disc media. Do not enter Sleep

mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.

Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled.

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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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To connect a display (HDMI-compatible TV)

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.

To change the sound output device

If you do not hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI OUT port, you need to change the device for sound output.

1 Close all open programs.

2 Click Start and Control Panel.

3 Click Hardware and Sound.

4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound.

5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default.

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