NUser GuidePersonal ComputerVGC-JS series

10nNBefore UseFurther Sources❑ Consult the help files included with the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshootin

100nNTroubleshootingComputerWhat should I do if my computer does not start?❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turne

101nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to

102nNTroubleshootingWhy doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode?Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the comput

103nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing?❑ Check the web site of the game if there are any patches

104nNTroubleshootingWhy doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn-off time has passed?The VAIO original screen saver disables the timer

105nNTroubleshootingSystem SecurityHow can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses?The Microsoft Windows operating system is p

106nNTroubleshootingBuilt-in MOTION EYE CameraWhy does the viewer window show no images or poor-quality images?❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot

107nNTroubleshootingWhy do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker?This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent

108nNTroubleshootingNetworkingWhat should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?❑ Connection capability is affected by dis

109nNTroubleshooting❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Selecting any other option

11nNBefore UseErgonomic ConsiderationsWhenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations:❑ Position of yo

110nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if I cannot access the Internet?❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with your access poin

111nNTroubleshootingHow do I avoid data transfer interruptions?❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may o

112nNTroubleshootingWhy does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key?Two computers with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer

113nNTroubleshootingBluetooth TechnologyWhat should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer?❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetoot

114nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer?❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated.❑ To all

115nNTroubleshootingWhy is my Bluetooth connection slow?❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between the two devi

116nNTroubleshootingWhy can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users?If you switch users without logging off your system, the Bluetooth

117nNTroubleshootingOptical DiscsWhy does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?The disc that your computer is trying to read may be dirty or d

118nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with

119nNTroubleshooting4 Click Device Manager in the left pane.The Device Manager window appears with a listing of your computer's hardware devices.

12nNBefore Use❑ Viewing angle of the display – Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle

120nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if I cannot write data to CD media?❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launc

121nNTroubleshootingDisplayWhy did my screen go blank?❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. If the computer is in Sle

122nNTroubleshootingPrintingWhat should I do if I cannot print a document?❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected

123nNTroubleshootingMicrophoneWhat should I do if my microphone does not work?❑ If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is t

124nNTroubleshootingMouseWhat should I do if my computer does not recognize my mouse?Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port. What shou

125nNTroubleshootingSpeakersWhat should I do if my external speakers do not work?❑ If you are using a program that has its own volume control, make su

126nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?❑ If you are using a program that has its own volume control, m

127nNTroubleshootingKeyboardWhat should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?The language layout of the keyboard is labeled on the packaging bo

128nNTroubleshootingFloppy DisksWhy doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected?Your computer does

129nNTroubleshootingAudio/VideoWhat should I do if I cannot use my DV camcorder?If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is disconnected or

13nNGetting StartedGetting StartedThis section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer.❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14)❑ About th

130nNTroubleshootingHow do I turn off the Windows startup sound?To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps:1 Click Start and Control Pa

131nNTroubleshootingWhat should I do if I do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI output port, optical output port, o

132nNTroubleshootingWhy do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I play high-definition videos, such as those recorded with the AVCHD d

133nNTroubleshootingMemory StickWhat should I do if I cannot use a Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer on other devices?You may need to

134nNTroubleshootingPeripheralsWhat should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on and using its own

135nNSupport OptionsSupport OptionsThis section contains information on where to go for answers to questions about your VAIO computer.❑ Sony Support I

136nNSupport OptionsSony Support InformationSee Documentation (page 7) for details on the printed and non-printed documentation supplied with your com

137nNSupport Optionse-SupportWhat is e-Support?If you have searched our user guides and web site (http://www.vaio-link.com) but have not found an answ

138nNSupport OptionsCan I submit my questions at any time?Yes, you can submit your questions 24/7, but keep in mind that our e-Support Team can only a

139nNTrademarksTrademarksSony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Control Center, VAIO Power Management, VAIO Power Management Viewer, VAIO Update, and "B

14nNGetting StartedLocating Controls and PortsTake a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.FrontA LCD screen (page 88

140nNTrademarksMultiMediaCard™ is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association.All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their

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15nNGetting StartedBack!The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before y

16nNGetting StartedRightA Optical disc drive (page 30)B Manual eject hole (page 117)C Drive eject button (page 30)

17nNGetting StartedLeft A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38)B Media Access indicator (page 18)C SD memory card slot (page 44)D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports

18nNGetting StartedAbout the Indicator LightsYour computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator FunctionsPower 1 Illuminates in

19nNGetting StartedSetting Up Your ComputerConnecting the Keyboard and the MouseA USB keyboard and a USB mouse are supplied with your computer.To conn

2nNContentsBefore Use ...

20nNGetting StartedConnecting a Power SourceYou need an AC adapter to connect your computer to an AC power source.✍Use only the supplied AC adapter fo

21nNGetting Started!The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter.✍To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the A

22nNGetting StartedShutting Down Your Computer SafelyTo avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below.To

23nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing Your VAIO ComputerThis section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer.❑ Using the Keyboard (p

24nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the KeyboardA USB keyboard is supplied with your computer.The keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with addition

25nNUsing Your VAIO Computer✍Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example.A Function keysPerform certain tasks. The task associated with ea

26nNUsing Your VAIO Computer E Muting buttonTurns the volume on and off.F Volume control buttonsIncrease (+) or decrease (-) the volume.G Windows keyD

27nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Built-in MOTION EYE CameraYour computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.The built-in MOTION EYE ca

28nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerCapturing Still ImagesTo capture a still image1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companio

29nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerCapturing MoviesTo capture a movie1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launc

3nNUsing Peripheral Devices...

30nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Optical Disc DriveYour computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.To insert a disc1 Turn on the computer.2

31nNUsing Your VAIO Computer!Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode. Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction.✍If yo

32nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerReading and Writing Optical DiscsYour computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on the mode

33nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerPR: playable and recordableP: playable but not recordable–: not playable or recordableCD-ROMVideo CDMusic CDCD ExtraCD-R/R

34nNUsing Your VAIO Computer!This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD St

35nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerNotes on writing data to a disc❑ Only use circular discs. Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), a

36nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerPlaying CDsTo play an audio CD1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Star

37nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerPlaying DVDsTo play a DVD1 Close all running software applications.2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive.3 If nothing

38nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Memory StickThe Memory Stick is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for ex

39nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerBefore You Use the Memory StickThe Memory Stick slot on your computer can accommodate both standard- and Duo-size media an

4nNTroubleshooting ...

40nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerInserting a Memory StickTo insert a Memory Stick1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (page 17).2 Hold the Memory Stick with the

41nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerTo view the contents on the Memory Stick1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory

42nNUsing Your VAIO Computer5 Click Start.6 Follow the on-screen instructions.!It may take time to format the Memory Stick depending on the media type

43nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerRemoving a Memory Stick!Do not remove the Memory Stick while the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you do, you may l

44nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the SD Memory CardYour computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use this slot to transfer data amon

45nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerInserting an SD Memory CardTo insert an SD memory card1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 17).2 Hold the SD memory card

46nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerRemoving an SD Memory Card!Do not remove an SD memory card while the Media Access indicator light is lit. If you do, the c

47nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the InternetBefore using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up device

48nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Network (LAN)You can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with an Ethernet netw

49nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Wireless LAN (WLAN)Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in WLAN function commu

5nNBefore UseBefore UseCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leadin

50nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerThe IEEE 802.11n draft standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band.Wireless LAN devices using the

51nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerCommunicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc)An ad-hoc network is a network in which a LAN is created only by wireless de

52nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerTo communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)!You cannot select the 5 GHz band, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a stand

53nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerCommunicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired l

54nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerTo connect to a wireless network1 Make sure an access point is set up.See the manual that came with your access point for

55nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerStopping Wireless LAN CommunicationsTo stop wireless LAN communicationsClick the button next to or above the WLAN icon in

56nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Bluetooth FunctionYou can establish wireless communications between your computer and other Bluetooth devices su

57nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerNotes on using the Bluetooth function❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions:❑ Obstacles, s

58nNUsing Your VAIO Computer❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work, is used by various devices. Bluetooth devic

59nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerBluetooth SecurityThe Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with who

6nNBefore UseNotice© 2009 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reprodu

60nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerCommunicating with Another Bluetooth DeviceYou can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a

61nNUsing Your VAIO ComputerStopping Bluetooth CommunicationsTo stop Bluetooth communications1 Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating wit

62nNUsing Peripheral DevicesUsing Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer.❑ Conne

63nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting External SpeakersYou can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as speakers or headphones,

64nNUsing Peripheral Devices✍Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use.!Do not place floppy disks on the speakers. Their magnetic field ma

65nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) DeviceTo protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, avoid exposing the

66nNUsing Peripheral DevicesDisconnecting a USB floppy disk driveYou can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off. Disconnec

67nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a PrinterYou can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.Connecting a Printer

68nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting an i.LINK DeviceNotes on connecting i.LINK devices❑ Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you ca

69nNUsing Peripheral DevicesConnecting a Digital Video CamcorderTo connect a digital video camcorderPlug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied)

7nNBefore UseDocumentationYour documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.Printed Documentation❑ Quick S

70nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerThis section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO computer.

71nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerSetting the PasswordUse one of the BIOS functions to set the password.Once you have set the password, you will be pr

72nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerTo add the power-on password (machine password)1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears.

73nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerTo add the power-on password (user password)!Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password

74nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerChanging/Removing the Power-on PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password (machine password)1 Turn on the com

75nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerTo change or remove the power-on password (user password)1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO log

76nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerSetting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control CenterThe VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access system inf

77nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerUsing the Power Saving ModeIn addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has a distinct power saving mode

78nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerUsing Sleep ModeSleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into a low power cons

79nNCustomizing Your VAIO ComputerIf the computer is not used for a certain period of time, it will enter Sleep mode. To modify this, you can change t

8nNBefore UseNon-printed Documentation❑ User Guide (this manual) — Explains features of your computer. It also includes information on solving common

80nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerYour VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connect

81nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerAdding and Removing MemoryIf you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of mem

82nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer❑ Use the special bag supplied with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum foil to protect it from ESD.❑ Int

83nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerRemoving and Installing a Memory ModuleTo change or add a memory module1 Shut down the computer, turn off all peripher

84nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer5 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows:❑ Pull the latches in the direction of the arrows (1).The me

85nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks into place.!Do not touch any othe

86nNUpgrading Your VAIO ComputerViewing the Amount of MemoryTo view the amount of memory1 Turn on the computer.2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO C

87nNPrecautionsPrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage.❑ Hand

88nNPrecautionsHandling the LCD Screen❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. This could damage the LCD screen. Be careful when using your compu

89nNPrecautionsUsing the Power Source❑ See the online specifications to check the power operation of your model.❑ Do not share the AC outlet with othe

9nNBefore UseWindows Help and SupportWindows Help and Support is a comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help

90nNPrecautionsHandling Your Computer❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not u

91nNPrecautions❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables. Otherwise, problems may occur.❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection ca

92nNPrecautionsHandling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it may cause scra

93nNPrecautionsHandling Floppy Disks❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk.❑ Keep floppy disks away f

94nNPrecautionsHandling Discs❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc.❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Always hol

95nNPrecautionsUsing HeadphonesPreventing hearing damage – Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and

96nNPrecautionsHandling the Memory Stick❑ Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects.❑ Use only the adhesive label s

97nNPrecautionsHandling the Hard DiskThe hard disk drive has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time. However, it can be easil

98nNPrecautionsUpdating Your ComputerBe sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the compu

99nNTroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problems