Sony VGC-JS35SJ Manual do Utilizador

NOperating Instructions - Hardware GuidePersonal ComputerVGC-JS Series

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

100nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingHow do I display the VAIO Smart Network window?To display the VAIO Smart Network window on the desktop, follow thes

101nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyBluetooth TechnologyWhat should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer?❑ Make sure both

102nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyWhat should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer?❑ Check the suggestions in What

103nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyWhy can't I use the Bluetooth function when I log onto my computer as a user with a standard user ac

104nNTroubleshooting >Optical DiscsOptical DiscsWhy does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?The disc that your computer is trying to read

105nNTroubleshooting >Optical DiscsWhat should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optic

106nNTroubleshooting >Optical Discs❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. Follow these steps:1 Click Start and Control Panel.2 Click

107nNTroubleshooting >Optical DiscsWhat should I do if I cannot write data to CD media?❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor

108nNTroubleshooting >DisplayDisplayWhy did my screen go blank?❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. If the comput

109nNTroubleshooting >DisplayWhat should I do if my screen is dark?Press the Fn+F6 keys to brighten your computer screen. How do I run Windows Aero

11nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsBack!The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until

110nNTroubleshooting >PrintingPrintingWhat should I do if I cannot print a document?❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is secure

111nNTroubleshooting >MicrophoneMicrophoneWhat should I do if my microphone does not work?❑ If you are using an external microphone, make sure the

112nNTroubleshooting >MouseMouseWhat should I do if my computer does not recognize my mouse?Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port.

113nNTroubleshooting >SpeakersSpeakersWhat should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?❑ If you are using a program that has its

114nNTroubleshooting >KeyboardKeyboardWhat should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?The language layout of the keyboard is labeled on the

115nNTroubleshooting >Floppy DisksFloppy DisksWhy doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected?Yo

116nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoAudio/VideoWhat should I do if I cannot use my digital video camcorder?If a message appears stating that the i.LIN

117nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoWhat should I do if I do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI output port, optica

118nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoHow do I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S/PDIF-compatible device?To output the Dolby Digital or

119nNTroubleshooting >Memory StickMemory StickWhat should I do if I cannot use a Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer on other device

12nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsRightA Optical disc drive (page 24)B Manual eject hole (page 104)C Drive eject button (page 24)

120nNTroubleshooting >PeripheralsPeripheralsWhat should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on an

121nNTrademarks >TrademarksThe trademarks, including but not limited to Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, the VAIO logo are either trademarks or registere

122nNTrademarks >All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are

123nNNotice >Notice© 2009 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be repr

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13nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsLeft A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 32)B Media Access indicator (page 14)C SD memory card slot (page 3

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

15nNGetting Started >Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your ComputerConnecting the Keyboard and the MouseA USB keyboard and a USB mouse are suppli

16nNGetting Started >Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting a Power SourceYou need an AC adapter to connect your computer to an AC power source.✍Use on

17nNGetting Started >Setting Up Your Computer!The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter.✍To disconnect your computer completel

18nNGetting Started >Shutting Down Your Computer SafelyShutting Down Your Computer SafelyTo avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your co

19nNGetting Started >Updating Your ComputerUpdating Your ComputerBe sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software

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

20nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Your VAIO ComputerThis section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer.❑ Using the Keyboa

21nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the KeyboardUsing the KeyboardA USB keyboard is supplied with your computer.The keyboard uses a standard key ar

22nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Keyboard E Muting buttonTurns the volume on and off.F Volume control buttonsIncrease (+) or decrease (-) th

23nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Built-in MOTION EYE CameraUsing the Built-in MOTION EYE CameraYour computer is equipped with a built-in MOT

24nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DriveUsing the Optical Disc DriveYour computer is equipped with an optical disc drive.Features

25nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc Drive!Do not exert pressure on the drive tray. Be sure to hold the back of the drive tray when

26nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DriveSupported Disc MediaYour computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, d

27nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc Drive!This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital Aud

28nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DriveNotes on Using the Optical Disc DriveNotes on writing data to a disc❑ Only use circular d

29nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DriveNotes on region codes❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the discs or packages to ind

3nNTroubleshooting ... 87Computer ...

30nNUsing 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

31nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DrivePlaying DiscsTo play a disc1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.!Close all running

32nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickUsing the Memory StickThe Memory Stick is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media

33nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickInserting and Removing a Memory StickTo insert a Memory Stick1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (pa

34nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory Stick!Be sure to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you inser

35nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickFormatting a Memory StickTo format a Memory StickThe Memory Stick has been formatted in the fac

36nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickNotes on Using the Memory Stick❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony b

37nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing the SD Memory CardYour computer is equipped

38nNUsing 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

39nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsNotes on Using Memory CardsGeneral notes on using the memory card❑ Be sure to use m

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 InternetUsing the InternetBefore using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider

41nNUsing 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

42nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANUsing the Wireless LANUsing the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in

43nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANWireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with devices using the 5 GHz ban

44nNUsing 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

45nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANTo communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)!The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band

46nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANCommunicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)An infrastructure network is a network that

47nNUsing 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

48nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANStopping Wireless LAN CommunicationsTo stop wireless LAN communicationsClick the button next to

49nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionUsing the Bluetooth FunctionYou can establish wireless communications between your comput

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 Bluetooth Function❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with audio

51nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionBluetooth SecurityThe Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which

52nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionCommunicating with Another Bluetooth DeviceYou can connect your computer to a Bluetooth d

53nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionTo communicate with another Bluetooth deviceTo communicate with another Bluetooth device,

54nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionStopping Bluetooth CommunicationsTo stop Bluetooth communications1 Turn off the Bluetooth

55nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer.❑

56nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting External Speakers or HeadphonesConnecting External Speakers or HeadphonesYou can connect external sound ou

57nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting a USB DeviceConnecting a USB DeviceYou can purchase a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device, such as a mouse,

58nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting a USB DeviceNotes on connecting a USB device❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with yo

59nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an i.LINK DeviceConnecting an i.LINK DeviceYour computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can use

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

61nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Customizing Your VAIO ComputerThis section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO compu

62nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordSetting the PasswordUse one of the BIOS functions to set the password.Once you have set the

63nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo add the power-on password (machine password)1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the F2 key wh

64nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo add the power-on password (user password)!Make sure you set the machine password before

65nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordChanging/Removing the Power-on PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password (machine p

66nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password (user password)1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the

67nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the VAIO Control CenterUsing the VAIO Control CenterThe VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access

68nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModeUsing the Power Saving ModeIn addition to the normal operating mode, your computer h

69nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModeUsing Sleep ModeSleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage

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

70nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Upgrading Your VAIO ComputerYour VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic co

71nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing MemoryAdding and Removing MemoryIf you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you

72nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing Memory❑ Use the special bag supplied with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum fo

73nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing MemoryRemoving and Installing a Memory ModuleTo change or add a memory module1 Shut down the

74nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing Memory5 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows:❑ Pull the latches in the dir

75nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing Memory7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks in

76nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing MemoryViewing the Amount of MemoryTo view the amount of memory1 Turn on the computer.2 Click

77nNPrecautions >PrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage.❑

78nNPrecautions >Handling the LCD ScreenHandling the LCD Screen❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. This could damage the LCD screen. Be c

79nNPrecautions >Using the Power SourceUsing the Power SourceSee the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.❑ Do not s

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

80nNPrecautions >Handling Your ComputerHandling Your Computer❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild d

81nNPrecautions >Handling Your Computer❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables. Otherwise, problems may occur.❑ Do not use c

82nNPrecautions >Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE CameraHandling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the buil

83nNPrecautions >Handling DiscsHandling Discs❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Always hold the disc by its ed

84nNPrecautions >Using HeadphonesUsing HeadphonesPreventing hearing damage – Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against

85nNPrecautions >Handling the Memory StickHandling the Memory Stick❑ Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects.❑

86nNPrecautions >Handling the Built-in Storage DeviceHandling the Built-in Storage DeviceThe built-in storage device (hard disk drive or solid stat

87nNTroubleshooting >TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many pro

88nNTroubleshooting >ComputerComputerWhat should I do if my computer does not start?❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power sour

89nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhat should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys sever

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

90nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhy doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode?Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed befor

91nNTroubleshooting >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

92nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhy doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn-off time has passed?The VAIO original screen saver disabl

93nNTroubleshooting >System SecuritySystem SecurityHow can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses?The Microsoft Windows op

94nNTroubleshooting >Built-in MOTION EYE CameraBuilt-in MOTION EYE CameraWhy does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images?❑ The built-

95nNTroubleshooting >Built-in MOTION EYE CameraWhat should I do if captured images flicker?This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluore

96nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingNetworkingWhat should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?❑ Connection capability is a

97nNTroubleshooting >Networking❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Selecting any

98nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingWhat should I do if I cannot access the Internet?❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with yo

99nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingHow do I avoid data transfer interruptions?❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer inter