Sony VPCX11Z6E User Manual

NUser GuidePersonal ComputerVPCX11 Series

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

100nNTroubleshooting >TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many pr

101nNTroubleshooting >ComputerComputerWhat should I do if my computer does not start?❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power sou

102nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhat should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys seve

103nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhat should I do if my computer or software stops responding?❑ If your computer stops responding while a software app

104nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhy doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode?Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is

105nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhat should I do if a message appears notifying of either incompatibility or the improper installation of the battery

106nNTroubleshooting >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

107nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhy doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn-off time has passed?Some software applications or screen

108nNTroubleshooting >ComputerHow do I reduce the volume of the recovery partition?Your built-in storage device contains the recovery partition whe

109nNTroubleshooting >ComputerHow do I check the volume of the recovery partition?Your built-in storage device contains the recovery partition wher

11nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsA Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16)B Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33)C Charge indi

110nNTroubleshooting >System SecuritySystem SecurityHow can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses?The Microsoft Windows o

111nNTroubleshooting >BatteryBatteryHow do I find the battery charging status? You can check the charge indicator for the battery charging status.

112nNTroubleshooting >BatteryShould I be concerned that the installed battery pack is warm? No, it is normal for the battery pack to be warm while

113nNTroubleshooting >Built-in CameraBuilt-in CameraWhy does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images?❑ The built-in camera cannot be s

114nNTroubleshooting >Built-in CameraWhy is the video input from the built-in camera suspended for a few seconds?The video input may be suspended f

115nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingNetworkingWhat should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?❑ Connection capability is

116nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingWhat should I do if I cannot access the Internet?❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with y

117nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingHow do I avoid data transfer interruptions?❑ While your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer int

118nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingWhat should I do if my computer cannot connect to the wireless WAN?❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed proper

119nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyBluetooth TechnologyWhat should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer?❑ Make sure both

12nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsBackA Air vent

120nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyWhat should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer?❑ Check the suggestions in What

121nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyCan I use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes?With Bluetooth technology, your computer transm

122nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyWhat should I do if I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller?Check the SCMS-T set

123nNTroubleshooting >DisplayDisplayWhy did my screen go blank?❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power sa

124nNTroubleshooting >DisplayWhat should I do if I do not see proper images or videos?❑ Be sure to select True Color (32 bit) for the display color

125nNTroubleshooting >DisplayWhy doesn't my screen display a video?❑ If the display output is directed to the external display and the externa

126nNTroubleshooting >PrintingPrintingWhat should I do if I cannot print a document?❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is secure

127nNTroubleshooting >SpeakersSpeakersWhat should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speaker?❑ If you are using a program that has its o

128nNTroubleshooting >Touch PadTouch PadWhat should I do if the touch pad does not work?❑ You may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a m

129nNTroubleshooting >KeyboardKeyboardWhat should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?The language layout of your computer's keyboard

13nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsRightA Network (LAN) port (page 45)Pull the port cover down before using the network (LAN) port.Whe

130nNTroubleshooting >Floppy DisksFloppy DisksWhy doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected?Yo

131nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoAudio/VideoHow do I turn off the Windows startup sound?To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps:1

132nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoWhat should I do if I do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI output port, optica

133nNTroubleshooting >"Memory Stick""Memory Stick"What should I do if I cannot use "Memory Stick" that was formatted

134nNTroubleshooting >PeripheralsPeripheralsWhat should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on an

135nNTrademarks >TrademarksSony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Control Center, VAIO Power Management, VAIO Power Management Viewer, VAIO Update, and &q

136nNTrademarks >The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other

137nNNotice >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

14nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsLeftA DC IN port (page 17)B Security slotC Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 71)D Headphones jack

15nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsBottom A Tilt feetUnfold the tilt feet to adjust the angle of your computer before using the networ

16nNGetting Started >About the Indicator LightsAbout the Indicator LightsYour computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator F

17nNGetting Started >Connecting a Power SourceConnecting a Power SourceYou can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplyin

18nNGetting Started >Connecting a Power Source✍To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter.Make sure that the AC ou

19nNGetting Started >Using the Battery PackUsing the Battery PackThe battery pack supplied with your computer is installed on your computer and is

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

20nNGetting Started >Using the Battery Pack3 Place the battery pack into the battery compartment until the projection (2) on either side of the bat

21nNGetting Started >Using the Battery PackTo remove the battery pack!You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on an

22nNGetting Started >Using the Battery PackCharging the Battery PackThe battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time o

23nNGetting Started >Using the Battery Pack✍Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack con

24nNGetting Started >Using the Battery PackExtending Your Battery LifeWhen your computer is running on battery power, you can extend your battery l

25nNGetting Started >Shutting Down Your Computer SafelyShutting Down Your Computer SafelyTo avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your co

26nNGetting Started >Using the Power Saving ModesUsing the Power Saving ModesYou can take advantage of the power management settings to conserve ba

27nNGetting Started >Using the Power Saving ModesUsing Sleep ModeTo activate Sleep modeClick Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and S

28nNGetting Started >Updating Your ComputerUpdating Your ComputerBe sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software

29nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Your VAIO ComputerThis section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer.❑ Using the Keyboa

3nNTroubleshooting ... 100Computer ...

30nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the KeyboardUsing the KeyboardYour keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.Combinations

31nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Keyboard Fn + / (F9/F10): zoomingChanges the size of an image or a document displayed on some software.T

32nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Touch PadUsing the Touch PadYou can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touc

33nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Built-in CameraUsing the Built-in CameraYour computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.With th

34nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using "Memory Stick"Using "Memory Stick""Memory Stick" is a compact, portable, and vers

35nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using "Memory Stick"Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick"To insert "Memory Stick"1 Loca

36nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using "Memory Stick"!Be sure to hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow pointing in the correct direct

37nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using "Memory Stick"Formatting "Memory Stick"To format "Memory Stick""Memory Stick

38nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using "Memory Stick"6 Click Start.7 Follow the on-screen instructions.!It may take time to format "Mem

39nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using "Memory Stick"Notes on Using "Memory Stick"❑ Your computer has been tested and found compat

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 Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing the SD Memory CardYour computer is equipped

41nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsTo insert an SD memory card1 Locate the SD memory card slot.2 Hold the SD memory ca

42nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsTo remove an SD memory card1 Locate the SD memory card slot.2 Check that the Media

43nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsNotes on Using Memory CardsGeneral notes on using the memory card❑ Be sure to use m

44nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the InternetUsing the InternetBefore using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider

45nNUsing 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

46nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANUsing the Wireless LANUsing the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in

47nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANThe IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz band. The IEEE 802.11

48nNUsing 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

49nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANTo communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)!The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band

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 Wireless LANCommunicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)An infrastructure network is a network that

51nNUsing 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

52nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANStopping Wireless LAN CommunicationsTo stop wireless LAN communicationsClick the switch next to

53nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless WANUsing the Wireless WANUsing the wireless WAN (WWAN) allows your computer to connect to the Inte

54nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless WANTo insert a SIM card1 Turn off your computer.2 Remove the battery pack from the computer.3 Remo

55nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless WAN4 Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with its printed circuit side down.!Do not touch t

56nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless WANStarting the Wireless WAN CommunicationsTo start the wireless WAN communications1 Turn on the W

57nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionUsing the Bluetooth FunctionYou can establish wireless communications between your comput

58nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionCommunicating with Another Bluetooth DeviceYou can connect your computer to a Bluetooth d

59nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionTo communicate with another Bluetooth deviceTo communicate with another Bluetooth device,

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

60nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionStopping Bluetooth CommunicationsTo stop Bluetooth communications1 Turn off the Bluetooth

61nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionNotes on Using the Bluetooth Function❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the fo

62nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth Function❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work, is used by

63nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer.❑

64nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an Optical Disc DriveConnecting an Optical Disc DriveTo use optical disc media with your computer, connect

65nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting External Speakers or HeadphonesConnecting External Speakers or HeadphonesYou can connect external sound ou

66nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External DisplayConnecting an External DisplayFeatures and options in this section may not be available

67nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External DisplayConnecting a Computer Display or a ProjectorYou can connect an external display, such a

68nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Selecting Display ModesSelecting Display ModesWhen an external display is connected, you can select either your compu

69nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using the Multiple Monitors FunctionUsing the Multiple Monitors FunctionThe Multiple Monitors function allows you to

7nNBefore Use >Ergonomic ConsiderationsErgonomic ConsiderationsYou will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. W

70nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using the Multiple Monitors FunctionTo use the Multiple Monitors function!You need to unfold the tilt feet before usi

71nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting a USB DeviceConnecting a USB DeviceYou can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device to your computer, s

72nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting a USB DeviceNotes on connecting a USB device❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with yo

73nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Customizing Your VAIO ComputerThis section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO compu

74nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordSetting the PasswordIn addition to the Windows password, you can use BIOS functions to set

75nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo add the power-on password (machine password)1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the F2 key wh

76nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo add the power-on password (user password)!Make sure you set the machine password before

77nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordChanging/Removing the Power-on PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password (machine p

78nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password (user password)1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the

79nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordAdding the Hard Disk PasswordThe hard disk password provides additional security for the da

8nNBefore Use >Ergonomic Considerations❑ Viewing angle of the computer's display – Use the display's tilting feature to find the best pos

80nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo add the hard disk password1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo a

81nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordChanging/Removing the Hard Disk PasswordTo change the hard disk password1 Turn on the compu

82nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo remove the hard disk password1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO log

83nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using Intel® VTUsing Intel® VTIntel® Virtualization Technology (VT) allows you to use hardware virtualization s

84nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the VAIO Control CenterUsing the VAIO Control CenterThe VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access

85nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the VAIO Power ManagementUsing the VAIO Power ManagementPower management helps you set up power plans for

86nNPrecautions >PrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage.❑

87nNPrecautions >Safety InformationSafety InformationComputer❑ Use your computer on a solid, stable surface.❑ We advise not to use your computer di

88nNPrecautions >Safety InformationBattery Pack❑ Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 60°C, such as in a car parked in the sun or under

89nNPrecautions >Safety InformationHeadphones❑ Road safety – Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It m

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

90nNPrecautions >Care and Maintenance InformationCare and Maintenance InformationComputer❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry or lightly moistened

91nNPrecautions >Handling Your ComputerHandling Your Computer❑ If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer, shut down the computer,

92nNPrecautions >Handling Your Computer❑ To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged, back up your data regularly.❑ Do not exert pressure on

93nNPrecautions >Handling the LCD ScreenHandling the LCD Screen❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. This could damage the LCD screen. Be s

94nNPrecautions >Using the Power SourceUsing the Power SourceSee the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.❑ Do not s

95nNPrecautions >Handling the Built-in CameraHandling the Built-in Camera❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built-in camera, as it may

96nNPrecautions >Handling DiscsHandling Discs❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Be sure to hold the disc by it

97nNPrecautions >Using the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack❑ Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery effi

98nNPrecautions >Handling "Memory Stick"Handling "Memory Stick"❑ Do not touch the "Memory Stick" connector with your

99nNPrecautions >Handling the Built-in Storage DeviceHandling the Built-in Storage DeviceThe built-in storage device (hard disk drive or solid stat