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16 nN Getting Started ! 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
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17 nN Getting Started To connect a display (monitor) 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. 2 If necessary, plug the display cable into the display.
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18 nN Getting Started Connecting a Power 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. To connect 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 and the power cord from your display (TV) into AC outlets (2). 3 Route the cable from the AC adapter
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19 nN Getting Started ✍ 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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20 nN Getting Started 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, g
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User Guide
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VGX-TP1 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................5 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................5 Getting Started ....................................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................78 Selecting Display Modes............................................................................................................................................79 Using the Multiple Monitors Function.........................................................................................................................
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4 nN Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................114 Computer .................................................................................................................................................................115 System Security ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN 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. ! 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 Documentatio
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6 nN Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) — Contains features of your computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications — The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration 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://esupport.sony.com/EN/VA
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7 nN Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single 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. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive
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8 nN Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ! 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, follow
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9 nN Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Top A Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 13) B Power button/Power indicator (page 13) C WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 13)
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10 nN Getting Started Front A SD memory card slot (page 66) B WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 70) C Infrared receiver/Infrared signal indicator (page 13) Point the supplied remote commander to this sensor for operations. D Optical disc drive (page 32) *1 E Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot (page 60) F Air vent G Media Access indicator (page 13) *2 H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 82) I i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 86) J CONNECT button (page 27) K Front panel door To open the front pane
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11 nN Getting Started Back A Air vent B VHF/UHF (ANALOG) port (page 43) C WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA port (page 72) D INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (page 58) * E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 82) F Headphones jack Connect external headphones. G Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. H OPTICAL OUT port Connect a digital device, such as an AV amplifier. I Network (Ethernet) port (page 88) J AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT port (page 50) K HDMI OUT port (page 15) L Monitor (VGA) port (page 17) M DC IN po
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12 nN Getting Started Bottom A Air vents B Security slot
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13 nN Getting Started 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 m
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14 nN Getting Started 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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15 nN Getting Started To connect a display (HDMI-compatible TV) ✍ 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. 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).
