Sony VAIO VGX-TP1 Series User manual

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Before Use 5
Documentation 5
Getting Started 8
Locating Controls and Ports 9
About the Indicator Lights 13
Setting
Up Your Computer 14
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
21
Using Your VAIO Computer 22
Using the Keyboard 23
Using the Touch Pad
31
Using the Optical Disc Drive 32
Using the TV Function 42
Using the Memory Stick Media 60
Using Other Memory Cards 66
Using the Internet 69
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) 70

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Using Peripheral Devices 78
Selecting Display Modes 79
Using the Multiple Monitors Function 80
Connecting aUniversal Serial Bus (USB) Device 82
Connecting aPrinter 85
Connecting
an i.LINK Device 86
Connecting to aNetwork (LAN) 88
Customizing Your VAIO Computer 90
Setting the Password
91
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central 94
Using the Power Saving Modes 95
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 97
Adding and Removing Memory 98
Precautions 105
On Using the Power Source 106
On Handling Your Computer 107
On Handling Floppy Disks
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On Handling Discs
111
On Using Headphones 111
On Handling Memory Stick Media 112
On Handling the Hard Disk 113

Troubleshooting 114
Computer 115
System Security
121
Networking 122
Optical Discs 125
Display 129
Printing
131
Microphone 132
Speakers 133
Keyboard 134
Touch Pad 135
Floppy Disks 136
Audio/Video 137
Memory Stick Media 138
Peripherals 139
Support Options 140
Sony Support Information 140
Program Support Information 142

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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.
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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 Documentation
oWelcome mat -Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc.
oSafety Information -Contains safety guidelines and owner information.

Non-printed Documentation
D User Guide (this manual) -Contains features ofyourcomputer. It also includes information aboutthe software programs
included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems.
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Specifications -The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer.
To view the online
Specifications:
1Connect to the Internet.
2Go to the Sony online support Web site at:
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIOI for customers
in USA,
http://www.sony.ca/support for customers
in Canada,
http://esupport.son~com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish· speaking Latin American countries or areas, or
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers
in Brazil.
DVAIO Recovery
Guide -Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive
partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
To access this on-screen guide:
1Click
Start and Help and Support.
2Click Manuals & Specifications.
3Click VAIO Recovery Guide.
DMCE Guide (Selected models only) -Provides information about using Windows Media Center.
To access this on-screen guide:
1Click
Start and Help and Support.
2Click Manuals & Specifications.
3Click MCE Guide.

Help and Support
Help and Support is easy to access and provides asingle 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.
oManuals &Specifications
Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software
information for your computer.
OVAlO Support
Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and
various links to VAIO online support Web sites.
oBackup &Recovery
Find information on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your personal data.
oWireless &Network
Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include
VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials.
oSecurity
Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and
Sony.
OVAlO Sites
Contains links to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful.

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Getting Started
This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer.
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Before starting your computer for the first time, do not connect any other hardware, except a display (TV), 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' instructions.
o Locating Controls and Ports (page 9)
o About the Indicator Lights (page 13)
oSetting Up Your Computer (page 14)
o Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 21)

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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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[1] Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 13)
[gJ Power button/Power indicator (page 13)
~ WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 13)

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[1] SO memory card slot (page 66)
[2J WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 70)
~ Infrared receiver/Infrared signal indicator (page 13)
Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for
operations.
@] Optical disc drive (page 32)
[§] Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1 (page 60)
[§] Air vent
[1] Media Access indicator (page 13)
[ID Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 82)
[ID LLINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 86)
[QJ CONNECT button (page 27)
[j] 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 Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO
media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
*2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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HIGH·DEFINITiON MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE
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.
HDMI, the HDMIIogo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
[I] Air vent
[g] VHF/UHF (ANALOG) port (page 43)
~ WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA port (page 72)
@] INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (page 58)
[§] Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*(page 82)
~ Headphones jack
Connect external headphones.
[I] Microphone jack
Connect an external microphone.
rnJ OPTICAL OUT port
Connect adigital device, such as an AVamplifier.
[ID Network (Ethernet) port (page 88)
[jQ] AUDIONIDEO INPUT port (page 50)
[1] HDMI OUT port (page 15)
[12] Monitor (VGA) port (page 17)
~ DC IN port (page 18)
* Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.

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Bottom
[jJ Air vents
[2J Security slot

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About the Indicator Lights
Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights.
Indicator Functions
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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 amemory 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
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Illuminates when data is read from orwritten to the hard disk or the optical disc. Do not enter Sleep mode or
turn off the computer when this indicator is on.
Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running.
Infrared signal Illuminates upon reception of infrared signals from the remote commander.

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Setting Up Your Computer
Conn cting aDisplay
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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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.
1Plug one end of the HDMI cable (supplied) (1) to the HOMI OUT port (2) on the computer.
2Plug the other end to the display (TV)
(3).

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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.
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, including Blu-ray movie contents.
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If you do not hear sound from the device connected to the HOMI port, you need to change the device for sound output.
1Close all open programs.
2Click Start and Control Panel.
3Click Hardware and Sound.
4Click Manage audio devices under Sound.
SOn the Playback tab, select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default.

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1 If you want to connect a VGA monitor, connect the display cable (1) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (2) on the
back of the computer.
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Cnnectin ower Source
You need an AC adapter to connect to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you can
establish communication with your wireless keyboard.
Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter.
1Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3).
2Plug the other end of the power cord and the power cord from your display (TV) into AC outlets (2).
3Route the cable from the AC adapter (3) through the hooks (4) on the back
of your computer and plug it into the DC IN
port (5).

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To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the power cord.
Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible.

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Attaching the Rear Cover
An exclusively designed rear cover is supplied with your computer for port protection and tidy cabling. Once you have set up
your computer, attach the rear cover.
Be sure to hold the cover with your both hands when attaching it.
You may not be able to attach the rear cover depending on the shape or size of connected cable plugs. In such a case, leave the rear of your computer
uncovered and keep the rear cover at hand.
To remove the rear cover, grasp the cover as illustrated below and pull it away from the computer.
Do not leave the removed rear cover on the floor. Stepping on it may hurt your foot.