Sony VGC-JS3E Manual do Utilizador

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

101nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyWhat should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer?❑ Check the suggestions in What

102nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyWhy can't I use the Bluetooth function when I log onto my computer as a user with a standard user ac

103nNTroubleshooting >Optical DiscsOptical DiscsWhy does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?The disc that your computer is trying to read

104nNTroubleshooting >Optical DiscsWhat should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optic

105nNTroubleshooting >Optical Discs❑ Make sure the correct driver software is installed. Follow these steps:1 Click Start and Control Panel.2 Click

106nNTroubleshooting >Optical DiscsWhat should I do if I cannot write data to CD media?❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor

107nNTroubleshooting >DisplayDisplayWhy did my screen go blank?❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. If the comput

108nNTroubleshooting >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

109nNTroubleshooting >PrintingPrintingWhat should I do if I cannot print a document?❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is secure

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

111nNTroubleshooting >MouseMouseWhat should I do if my computer does not recognize my mouse?Make sure your mouse is securely plugged into the port.

112nNTroubleshooting >SpeakersSpeakersWhat should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?❑ If you are using a program that has its

113nNTroubleshooting >KeyboardKeyboardWhat should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?The language layout of the keyboard is labeled on the

114nNTroubleshooting >Floppy DisksFloppy DisksWhy doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected?Yo

115nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoAudio/VideoWhat should I do if I cannot use my digital video camcorder?If a message appears stating that the i.LIN

116nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoWhat should I do if I do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI output port, optica

117nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoHow do I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S/PDIF-compatible device?To output the Dolby Digital or

118nNTroubleshooting >Memory StickMemory StickWhat should I do if I cannot use a Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer on other device

119nNTroubleshooting >PeripheralsPeripheralsWhat should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on an

12nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsRightA Optical disc drive (page 24)B Manual eject hole (page 103)C Drive eject button (page 24)

120nNTrademarks >TrademarksSony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Control Center, VAIO Power Management, VAIO Power Management Viewer, VAIO Update, and &q

121nNTrademarks >The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other

122nNNotice >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

13nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsLeft A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 31)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 ... 86Computer ...

30nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Optical Disc DrivePlaying DiscsTo play a disc1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.!Close all running

31nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickUsing the Memory StickThe Memory Stick is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media

32nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickInserting and Removing a Memory StickTo insert a Memory Stick1 Locate the Memory Stick slot (pa

33nNUsing 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

34nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickFormatting a Memory StickTo format a Memory StickThe Memory Stick has been formatted in the fac

35nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickNotes on Using the Memory Stick❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony b

36nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing the SD Memory CardYour computer is equipped

37nNUsing 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

38nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsNotes on Using Memory CardsGeneral notes on using the memory card❑ Be sure to use m

39nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the InternetUsing the InternetBefore using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider

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 Network (LAN)Using the Network (LAN)You can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type ne

41nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANUsing the Wireless LANUsing the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in

42nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANWireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz band cannot communicate with devices using the 5 GHz ban

43nNUsing 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

44nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANTo communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)!The IEEE 802.11a standard, using the 5 GHz band

45nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANCommunicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)An infrastructure network is a network that

46nNUsing 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

47nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Wireless LANStopping Wireless LAN CommunicationsTo stop wireless LAN communicationsClick the button next to

48nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionUsing the Bluetooth FunctionYou can establish wireless communications between your comput

49nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth Function❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with audio

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 FunctionBluetooth SecurityThe Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which

51nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionCommunicating with Another Bluetooth DeviceYou can connect your computer to a Bluetooth d

52nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionTo communicate with another Bluetooth deviceTo communicate with another Bluetooth device,

53nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Bluetooth FunctionStopping Bluetooth CommunicationsTo stop Bluetooth communications1 Turn off the Bluetooth

54nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using Peripheral DevicesYou can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer.❑

55nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting External Speakers or HeadphonesConnecting External Speakers or HeadphonesYou can connect external sound ou

56nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting a USB DeviceConnecting a USB DeviceYou can purchase a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device, such as a mouse,

57nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting a USB DeviceNotes on connecting a USB device❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with yo

58nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an i.LINK DeviceConnecting an i.LINK DeviceYour computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can use

59nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an i.LINK DeviceConnecting a Digital Video CamcorderTo connect a digital video camcorderPlug one end of an

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

60nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Customizing Your VAIO ComputerThis section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO compu

61nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordSetting the PasswordUse one of the BIOS functions to set the password.Once you have set the

62nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo add the power-on password (machine password)1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the F2 key wh

63nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo add the power-on password (user password)!Make sure you set the machine password before

64nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordChanging/Removing the Power-on PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password (machine p

65nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password (user password)1 Turn on the computer.2 Press the

66nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the VAIO Control CenterUsing the VAIO Control CenterThe VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access

67nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModeUsing the Power Saving ModeIn addition to the normal operating mode, your computer h

68nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModeUsing Sleep ModeSleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in storage

69nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Upgrading Your VAIO ComputerYour VAIO computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic co

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

70nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing MemoryAdding and Removing MemoryIf you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you

71nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing Memory❑ Use the special bag supplied with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminum fo

72nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing MemoryRemoving and Installing a Memory ModuleTo change or add a memory module1 Shut down the

73nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing Memory5 Remove the currently installed memory module as follows:❑ Pull the latches in the dir

74nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing Memory7 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it clicks in

75nNUpgrading Your VAIO Computer >Adding and Removing MemoryViewing the Amount of MemoryTo view the amount of memory1 Turn on the computer.2 Click

76nNPrecautions >PrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage.❑

77nNPrecautions >Handling the LCD ScreenHandling the LCD Screen❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. This could damage the LCD screen. Be c

78nNPrecautions >Using the Power SourceUsing the Power SourceSee the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.❑ Do not s

79nNPrecautions >Handling Your ComputerHandling Your Computer❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild d

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

81nNPrecautions >Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE CameraHandling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the buil

82nNPrecautions >Handling DiscsHandling Discs❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Always hold the disc by its ed

83nNPrecautions >Using HeadphonesUsing HeadphonesPreventing hearing damage – Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against

84nNPrecautions >Handling the Memory StickHandling the Memory Stick❑ Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects.❑

85nNPrecautions >Handling the Built-in Storage DeviceHandling the Built-in Storage DeviceThe built-in storage device (hard disk drive or solid stat

86nNTroubleshooting >TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many pro

87nNTroubleshooting >ComputerComputerWhat should I do if my computer does not start?❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power sour

88nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhat should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys sever

89nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhy doesn't my computer enter Sleep mode?Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed befor

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

90nNTroubleshooting >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

91nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhy doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn-off time has passed?The VAIO original screen saver disabl

92nNTroubleshooting >System SecuritySystem SecurityHow can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses?The Microsoft Windows op

93nNTroubleshooting >Built-in MOTION EYE CameraBuilt-in MOTION EYE CameraWhy does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images?❑ The built-

94nNTroubleshooting >Built-in MOTION EYE CameraWhat should I do if captured images flicker?This problem occurs when you use the camera under fluore

95nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingNetworkingWhat should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?❑ Connection capability is a

96nNTroubleshooting >Networking❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Selecting any

97nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingWhat should I do if I cannot access the Internet?❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with yo

98nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingHow do I avoid data transfer interruptions?❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer inter

99nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingHow do I display the VAIO Smart Network window?To display the VAIO Smart Network window on the desktop, follow these