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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGC-LS1 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................5 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................5 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................87 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................88 Connecting a Printer ..................................................................................................................................................90 Co
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4 nN Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................121 Computer .................................................................................................................................................................122 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. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat — Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Informat
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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/VAI
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7 nN Before Use Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: ❑ Stable work surface — Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Position of your computer – Place the display directly in front of you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Let your up
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8 nN Before Use ❑ 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. ❑ Viewing angle of the 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 brightnes
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9 nN Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for the first time, do not connect any new hardware 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 manufacturer'
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10 nN Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in speakers B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) D Power indicator (page 15) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator (page 15) Press this button to turn off the LCD backlight and the speaker volume. ✍ You can change the MONITOR OFF button setting to keep the speaker volume on. See Setting Up Your Co
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11 nN Getting Started Back A Back panel cover Remove the back panel cover to access the ports and jacks behind it (page 16). ! Before removing the cover, be sure to shut down your computer. B Prop-up stand Grasp the side ends with both hands and raise the bottom end, as shown below, to place your computer upright. When moving or storing the computer, you can simply push it back in for easy handling.
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12 nN Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 34) B AUDIO INPUT (L/R) jacks (page 55) C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO) port (page 55) D VHF/UHF port (page 46) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 93) F DC IN port (page 16) G Cable bundler (page 18) H CONNECT button (page 21), (page 28) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 78) * J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 88) K Modem port (page 77) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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13 nN Getting Started Right A Optical disc drive (page 35) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 15) C Drive eject button (page 37)
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14 nN Getting Started Left A PC Card slot (page 62) B PC Card release button (page 64) C SD memory card slot (page 75) D Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. E Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. *1 G Universal ExpressCard slot (page 66) H Media Access indicator (page 15) *2 I Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot (page 71) J i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 91) *3 K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 88
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15 nN Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the power of the computer is on, illuminates in orange when the computer is in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is
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16 nN Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter as a power source for your computer. Before accessing the DC IN port You need to remove the back panel cover (1). Simply pull the cover off your computer. ! Be sure to put the cover back on the computer when you are done.
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17 nN Getting Started Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. To use 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 into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer.
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18 nN Getting Started ✍ You can bundle the AC adapter cable along with other cables to keep them tidy. Snap open the cable bundler, route the cables through it, and then snap the cable bundler back shut as shown below: 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 use your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 102). This power savi
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19 nN Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 3 Click Turn Off. 4 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically. The power indicator light turns o
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20 nN Using Your VAIO Computer Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 21) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 28) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 35) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 46) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 62) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 65) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 69) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 74) ❑ Using the Internet (page 77) ❑ Using Wirel
