Sony VGN-SR410J - VAIO - Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz User manual

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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-SR Series

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Contents
Before Use.......................................................................... 4
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5
Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 9
Getting Started.................................................................. 11
Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 12
About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 19
Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 20
Using the Battery Pack................................................ 21
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 28
Updating Your Computer ............................................ 29
Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 30
Using the Keyboard..................................................... 31
Using the Touch Pad................................................... 33
Using the Switch Function........................................... 34
Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 35
Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 36
Using the Memory Stick .............................................. 43
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 48
Using the Internet........................................................ 54
Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 56
Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 58
Using the Bluetooth Function ...................................... 62
Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................67
Using the TPM.............................................................74
Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................83
Connecting a Docking Station .....................................84
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........92
Connecting an External Display ..................................93
Selecting Display Modes ...........................................101
Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................104
Connecting an External Microphone .........................106
Connecting a USB Device .........................................107
Connecting an i.LINK Device.....................................109
Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................111
Setting the Password.................................................112
Using the VAIO Control Center .................................123
Using the Power Saving Modes ................................124
Using the VAIO Power Management.........................129
Protecting the Hard Disk............................................131
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................132
Adding and Removing Memory .................................133

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Precautions..................................................................... 140
Handling the LCD Screen ......................................... 141
Using the Power Source ........................................... 142
Handling Your Computer........................................... 143
Handling the Built-in Camera .................................... 146
Handling Discs .......................................................... 147
Using the Battery Pack.............................................. 148
Using Headphones.................................................... 150
Handling the Memory Stick ....................................... 151
Handling the Built-in Storage Device ........................ 152
Using Fingerprint Authentication ............................... 153
Using the TPM .......................................................... 154
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 155
Computer .................................................................. 157
System Security ........................................................ 165
Battery....................................................................... 166
Built-in Camera ......................................................... 168
Internet ...................................................................... 170
Networking ................................................................ 172
Bluetooth Technology ............................................... 175
Optical Discs ............................................................. 179
Display ...................................................................... 183
Printing ...................................................................... 188
Microphone ............................................................... 189
Speakers ...................................................................190
Touch Pad .................................................................191
Keyboard ...................................................................192
Floppy Disks ..............................................................193
Audio/Video ...............................................................194
Memory Stick.............................................................197
Peripherals ................................................................198
Docking Station .........................................................199
Trademarks .....................................................................200
Notice ..............................................................................202

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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.
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, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs:
❑For customers in USA
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/
❑For customers in Canada
http://www.sony.ca/support/
❑For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas
http://esupport.sony.com/LA/
❑For customers in Brazil
http://esupport.sony.com/BR/

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Before Use >
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.
❑Safety Information — Safety guidelines and owner information.
2. On-screen Documentation
❑Help and Support — General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer.
To access Help and Support:
1Click Start and Help and Support.
2Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need.
Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating
recovery discs and more.
Use my VAIO Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page,
specifications, and system and software information.
You can find useful documentation such as below:
- VAIO User Guide (This manual)
- VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about restoring individual software programs,
hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire built-in storage device to the original factory settings
- Software Information
Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and
contact Sony support.

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Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
❑Program help files — May be included with the preinstalled programs on your computer. You may be able to access the
help files from the help menu on a specific program.
❑SmartWi™Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) — Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN,
GPS, and wireless WAN functions.
Features and options may not be available on your computer.
See the specifications to find out about configuration of your computer.
To access this on-screen guide:
1Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility.
2Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help.

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Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
3. Support Web Sites
❑Sony online support web site
The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a
description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online.
❑For customers in USA
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/
❑For customers in Canada
http://www.sony.ca/support/
❑For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas
http://esupport.sony.com/LA/
❑For customers in Brazil
http://esupport.sony.com/BR/
❑Operating system online support web site
Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can
visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/.

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Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
4. Customer Information Center
If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site, you may call Sony directly. You can find the contact numbers
on the Sony online support web site. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information
readily available:
1Your VAIO computer model
You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer.
2Your computer's serial number
You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial
number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode.
3The operating system on your computer
4The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem
5A brief description of the problem
5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only)
Make an appointment with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support
for your VAIO PC. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with the set up of your new VAIO PC, system optimization,
data rescue, and any repair service you might need.
Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find the nearest location.

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Before Use >
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.
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Before starting your computer for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Be 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.
❑Locating Controls and Ports (page 12)
❑About the Indicator Lights (page 19)
❑Connecting a Power Source (page 20)
❑Using the Battery Pack (page 21)
❑Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28)
❑Updating Your Computer (page 29)

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Getting Started >
Locating Controls and Ports
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.
Front
ABuilt-in MOTION EYE camera (page 35)
BBuilt-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19)
CBuilt-in microphone (monaural)
DLCD screen (page 141)
EBuilt-in speakers (stereo)
FKeyboard (page 31)
GTouch pad (page 33)
HFingerprint sensor (page 67)
IWIRELESS switch (page 58), (page 62)
JWIRELESS indicator (page 19)
KMemory Stick slot*(page 43)
LMedia Access indicator (page 19)
MSD memory card slot (page 50)
* Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo-
size Memory Stick.

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Locating Controls and Ports
ANum lock indicator (page 19)
BCaps lock indicator (page 19)
CScroll lock indicator (page 19)
DCharge indicator (page 19)
EDisc drive indicator (page 19)
FMODE button (page 34)
GSwitch buttons (page 34)
HSETTING button (page 34)

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Locating Controls and Ports
Back
ABattery connector (page 21)

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Locating Controls and Ports
Right
AOptical disc drive indicator (page 19)
BManual eject hole (page 179)
CDrive eject button (page 36)
DOptical disc drive (page 36)
EHi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*(page 107)
FPower button/Power indicator (page 19)
* Support high-/full-/low- speeds.

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Getting Started >
Locating Controls and Ports
APort cover
Open the port cover to access the ports behind it.
Pull the port cover down with your fingertip and gently pull it until
it is completely out of the socket.
BNetwork (Ethernet) port (page 56)
CModem port (page 54)

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Getting Started >
Locating Controls and Ports
Left
ADC IN port (page 20)
BMicrophone jack (page 106)
CHeadphones jack (page 92)
DAir vent
EMonitor port*1 (page 94)
FHDMI output port*2 (page 94)
Gi.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 109)
HExpressCard/34 slot (page 48)
ISecurity slot
*1 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station.
*2 On selected models only.

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Getting Started >
Locating Controls and Ports
Bottom
AAir vents
BDocking station connector (page 86)
CMemory module compartment cover (page 133)

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Getting Started >
About the Indicator Lights
About the Indicator Lights
Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:
Indicator Functions
Power 1Illuminates 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 24) for more information.
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.
Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in camera is 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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Getting Started >
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
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Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer.
To use the AC adapter
1Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3).
2Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2).
3Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the optional docking station.
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The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter.
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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 127).