Sony VPCL118FG User Manual Page 1

NOperating Instructions - Hardware GuidePersonal ComputerVPCL11 Series

10nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsLocating Controls and PortsTake a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following

100nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing MemoryRemoving and Installing a Memory ModuleTo change or add a memory module1 Shut down the

101nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing Memory5 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows:❑ Pull the latches in the di

102nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing Memory7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks i

103nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing MemoryViewing the Amount of MemoryTo view the amount of memory1 Turn on the computer.2 Click

104nNPrecautions >PrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage.

105nNPrecautions >Safety InformationSafety InformationComputer❑ Use your computer on a solid, stable surface.❑ Do not place your computer near drap

106nNPrecautions >Safety InformationPower Source❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord, or this could cause a fire.❑ To disconnect the cord

107nNPrecautions >Care and Maintenance InformationCare and Maintenance InformationComputer❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry or lightly moistened

108nNPrecautions >Handling Your ComputerHandling Your Computer❑ If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer, shut down the computer

109nNPrecautions >Handling Your Computer❑ To lift or move your computer, grasp the main unit on the sides with both hands from behind the computer

11nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsBack!The area around the air exhaust vent (3) becomes extremely hot while your computer is on. Be s

110nNPrecautions >Handling the LCD Screen/Touch ScreenHandling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen❑ Due to the mechanical design of your computer's LC

111nNPrecautions >Using the Power SourceUsing the Power SourceSee the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.❑ Do not

112nNPrecautions >Handling the Built-in CameraHandling the Built-in Camera❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built-in camera, as it ma

113nNPrecautions >Handling DiscsHandling Discs❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Be sure to hold the disc by i

114nNPrecautions >Handling "Memory Stick"Handling "Memory Stick"❑ Do not touch the "Memory Stick" connector with your

115nNPrecautions >Handling the Built-in Storage DeviceHandling the Built-in Storage DeviceThe built-in storage device (hard disk drive or solid sta

116nNTroubleshooting >TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many pr

117nNTroubleshooting >❑ "Memory Stick" (page 151)❑ Peripherals (page 152)

118nNTroubleshooting >ComputerComputerWhat should I do if my computer does not start?❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power sou

119nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhat should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?❑ If the orange DISPLAY OFF

12nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsRightA Optical disc drive (page 45)B Manual eject hole (page 134)C Drive eject button (page 45)

120nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhat should I do if my computer or software stops responding?❑ If your computer stops responding while a software app

121nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhy doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode?Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed befo

122nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhat should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing?❑ Check the web site of the game if there are

123nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhy doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn-off time has passed?Some software applications or screen

124nNTroubleshooting >System SecuritySystem SecurityHow can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses?The Microsoft Windows o

125nNTroubleshooting >Built-in CameraBuilt-in CameraWhy does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images?❑ The built-in camera cannot be s

126nNTroubleshooting >Built-in CameraWhat should I do if captured images flicker?This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluorescent ligh

127nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingNetworkingWhat should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?❑ Connection capability is

128nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingWhat should I do if I cannot access the Internet?❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with y

129nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingHow do I avoid data transfer interruptions?❑ While your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer int

13nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsLeft A "Memory Stick Duo" slot*1 (page 59)B Media Access indicator (page 14)C SD memory c

130nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyBluetooth TechnologyWhat should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer?❑ Make sure both

131nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyWhat should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer?❑ Check the suggestions in What

132nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyWhy can't I use the Bluetooth function when I log onto my computer as a user with a standard user ac

133nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyWhat should I do if the Bluetooth icon is not displayed on the taskbar?❑ Make sure that the switch next t

134nNTroubleshooting >Optical DiscsOptical DiscsWhy does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?The disc that your computer is trying to read

135nNTroubleshooting >Optical DiscsWhat should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optic

136nNTroubleshooting >Optical Discs❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. Follow these steps:1 Click Start and Control Panel.2 Click

137nNTroubleshooting >Optical DiscsWhat should I do if I cannot play Blu-ray Disc media or my computer becomes unstable during Blu-ray Disc playbac

138nNTroubleshooting >DisplayDisplayWhy did my screen go blank?❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. If the comput

139nNTroubleshooting >DisplayWhy doesn't my screen display a video?The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying high r

14nNGetting Started >About the Indicator LightsAbout the Indicator LightsYour computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator F

140nNTroubleshooting >PrintingPrintingWhat should I do if I cannot print a document?❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is secure

141nNTroubleshooting >MicrophoneMicrophoneWhat should I do if my microphone does not work?❑ If you are using an external microphone, make sure the

142nNTroubleshooting >MouseMouseWhat should I do if my computer does not recognize my mouse?❑ Make sure the power switch on the bottom of the wirel

143nNTroubleshooting >MouseWhat should I do if the pointer does not move when I use my mouse?❑ Make sure another mouse is not connected.❑ If the po

144nNTroubleshooting >SpeakersSpeakersWhat should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?❑ If you are using a program that has its

145nNTroubleshooting >Touch ScreenTouch ScreenWhat should I do if the touch screen does not work?You may have disabled the touch screen. Use the wi

146nNTroubleshooting >KeyboardKeyboardWhat should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?The language layout of your wireless keyboard is labe

147nNTroubleshooting >Floppy DisksFloppy DisksWhy doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected?Yo

148nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoAudio/VideoWhat should I do if I cannot use my digital video camcorder?If a message appears stating that the i.LIN

149nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoWhat should I do if I do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI output port, optica

15nNGetting Started >Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your ComputerConnecting a Power SourceYou need a power cord to connect your computer to an

150nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoHow do I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S/PDIF-compatible device?To output the Dolby Digital or

151nNTroubleshooting >"Memory Stick""Memory Stick"What should I do if I cannot use "Memory Stick" that was formatted

152nNTroubleshooting >PeripheralsPeripheralsWhat should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on an

153nNTrademarks >TrademarksThe trademarks, including but not limited to Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, the VAIO logo are either trademarks or registere

154nNTrademarks >All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are

155nNNotice >Notice© 2009 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be repr

© 2009 Sony Corporationn

16nNGetting Started >Setting Up Your ComputerTo connect the power cord1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC outlet (2).2 Route the power

17nNGetting Started >Setting Up Your ComputerPreparing for Wall MountingFour mounting studs and six screws, which are compliant with the Video Elec

18nNGetting Started >Setting Up Your ComputerTo reveal the mounting holes1 Gently face down your computer on a flat surface.!When facing down your

19nNGetting Started >Setting Up Your Computer3 Remove the 13 screws (3) from the back of the prop-up stand and take off the mounting base plate (4)

2nNContentsBefore Use... 4Finding More about Your VAIO Computer ...

20nNGetting Started >Setting Up Your Computer4 Flip over the mounting base plate (5) and screw it onto the back of the computer using the four scre

21nNGetting Started >Setting Up Your Computer5 Secure the mounting base plate additionally with the supplied two long screws (7).!Be sure to tighte

22nNGetting Started >Setting Up Your Computer6 Screw the supplied four mounting studs (8) onto the mounting base plate.!Be sure to use the supplied

23nNGetting Started >Shutting Down Your Computer SafelyShutting Down Your Computer SafelyTo avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your co

24nNGetting Started >Using the Power Saving ModeUsing the Power Saving ModeIn addition to the normal operating mode, your computer has a distinct p

25nNGetting Started >Using the Power Saving ModeUsing Sleep ModeTo activate Sleep modeClick Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Sl

26nNGetting Started >Updating Your ComputerUpdating Your ComputerBe sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software

27nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Your VAIO ComputerThis section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer.❑ Using the Keyboa

28nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the KeyboardUsing the KeyboardA wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.The wireless keyboard uses a s

29nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Keyboard!To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of k

3nNTroubleshooting ... 116Computer ...

30nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Keyboard✍Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example.A Function keysPerform certain tasks. The

31nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the KeyboardF Zoom buttonsChange the size of an image or a document displayed on some software.Press to make t

32nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the KeyboardA Keyboard feetFlip open to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position.B CO

33nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the KeyboardTo connect the wireless keyboard!To connect the wireless keyboard, it must be located within a rang

34nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the MouseUsing the MouseA wireless mouse is supplied with your computer.The wireless mouse has no cables to plu

35nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Mouse!To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse:

36nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the MouseA Left buttonClick or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the l

37nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the MouseTo connect the wireless mouse!To connect the wireless mouse, it must be located within a range of 30 c

38nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Mouse5 Press the CONNECT button (3) on the back of the computer within 10 seconds from step 4.Communication

39nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the MouseAdjusting the Mouse Functions1 Click Start and Control Panel.2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.Th

4nNBefore Use >Before UseCongratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined l

40nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Touch ScreenUsing the Touch ScreenEmbedded infrared optical sensors of your computer's touch screen en

41nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Touch ScreenGesture DescriptionTap Tap on the touch screen once with a finger. This gesture is equivalent t

42nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Touch Screen✍You can disable the touch screen function with the Control Panel. Click Start, Control Panel,

43nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Touch ScreenDisplaying the On-screen KeyboardWhile the touch screen function is enabled, you can use the on

44nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Built-in CameraUsing the Built-in CameraYour computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.With th

45nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DriveUsing the Optical Disc DriveYour computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.Features

46nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DriveTo insert a disc1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the Fn+E key

47nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DriveSupported Disc MediaYour computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, d

48nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc Drive!This unit is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

49nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DriveNotes on Using the Optical Disc DriveNotes on writing data to a disc❑ Only use circular d

5nNBefore Use >Finding More about Your VAIO ComputerFinding More about Your VAIO ComputerThis section provides support information about your VAIO

50nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DriveNotes on region codesRegion code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to indic

51nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc Drive!You can change the region code only a limited number of times. When you have exceeded th

52nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DrivePlaying DiscsTo play a disc1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.!Close all running

53nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the TV FunctionUsing the TV FunctionYour computer has a hybrid TV tuner board installed. The Windows Media Cent

54nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the TV FunctionSetting Up the Windows Media CenterThe first time you launch the Windows Media Center, the setup

55nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Remote CommanderUsing the Remote CommanderA remote commander is supplied with your computer for using a wid

56nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Remote Commander✍Some button functions may not be available.Illustrated above is the English remote command

57nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Remote CommanderC Back buttonPress to return to the previous window.D Volume control buttons*2Press to incr

58nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Remote Commander R Teletext TV program mode selection buttonPress to activate/deactivate teletext TV progra

59nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using "Memory Stick"Using "Memory Stick""Memory Stick" is a compact, portable, and vers

6nNBefore Use >Finding More about Your VAIO Computer3. Support Web SitesIf you have any problem with the computer, you can visit the following VAIO

60nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using "Memory Stick"Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick"To insert "Memory Stick"1 Loca

61nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using "Memory Stick"!Be sure to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in the correct direct

62nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using "Memory Stick"Formatting "Memory Stick"To format "Memory Stick""Memory Stick

63nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using "Memory Stick"6 Click Start.7 Follow the on-screen instructions.!It may take time to format "Mem

64nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using "Memory Stick"Notes on Using "Memory Stick"❑ Your computer has been tested and found compat

65nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing the SD Memory CardYour computer is equipped

66nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsTo insert an SD memory card1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 13).2 Hold the SD

67nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsTo remove an SD memory card1 Locate the SD memory card slot (page 13).2 Check that

68nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsNotes on Using Memory CardsGeneral notes on using the memory card❑ Be sure to use m

69nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the InternetUsing the InternetBefore using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider

7nNBefore Use >Ergonomic ConsiderationsErgonomic ConsiderationsWhenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic con

70nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Network (LAN)Using the Network (LAN)You can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type ne

71nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANUsing the Wireless LANUsing the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in

72nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANWireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with devices using the 5 GHz ban

73nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANCommunicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc)An ad-hoc network is a network in which a LAN is

74nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANTo communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)!The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band

75nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANCommunicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)An infrastructure network is a network that

76nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANTo connect to a wireless network1 Make sure an access point is set up.See the manual that came

77nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANStopping Wireless LAN CommunicationsTo stop wireless LAN communicationsClick the switch next to

78nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionUsing the Bluetooth FunctionYou can establish wireless communications between your comput

79nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionCommunicating with Another Bluetooth DeviceYou can connect your computer to a Bluetooth d

8nNBefore Use >Ergonomic Considerations❑ Viewing angle of the display – Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. You can r

80nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionStopping Bluetooth CommunicationsTo stop Bluetooth communications1 Turn off the Bluetooth

81nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionNotes on Using the Bluetooth Function❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the fo

82nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth Function❑ The Bluetooth function may not work with other devices, depending on the manufacturer o

83nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer.❑

84nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting External Speakers or HeadphonesConnecting External Speakers or HeadphonesYou can connect external sound ou

85nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External MicrophoneConnecting an External MicrophoneYou can connect an external microphone (not supplie

86nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting a USB DeviceConnecting a USB DeviceYou can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device to your computer, s

87nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting a USB DeviceNotes on connecting a USB device❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with yo

88nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an i.LINK DeviceConnecting an i.LINK DeviceYour computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can use

89nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an i.LINK DeviceConnecting a Digital Video CamcorderTo connect a digital video camcorderPlug one end of an

9nNGetting Started >Getting StartedThis section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer.❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10)❑ Abou

90nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Customizing Your VAIO ComputerThis section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO compu

91nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordSetting the PasswordUse one of the BIOS functions to set the password.Once you have set the

92nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo add the power-on password (machine password)1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the F2 key wh

93nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo add the power-on password (user password)!Make sure you set the machine password before

94nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordChanging/Removing the Power-on PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password (machine p

95nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password (user password)1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the

96nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the VAIO Control CenterUsing the VAIO Control CenterThe VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access

97nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Upgrading Your VAIO ComputerYour VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic co

98nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing MemoryAdding and Removing MemoryIf you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you

99nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing Memory❑ Use the special bag supplied with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum fo