Sony VPCW11S1R Bedienungsanleitung

NUser GuidePersonal ComputerVPCW series

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

100nNTroubleshooting >System SecuritySystem SecurityHow can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses?The Microsoft Windows o

101nNTroubleshooting >System SecurityHow do I keep my antivirus software updated?You can keep the McAfee software program current with the latest u

102nNTroubleshooting >BatteryBatteryHow do I find the battery charging status? You can check the charge indicator for the battery charging status.

103nNTroubleshooting >BatteryCan my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can enter Hibernate mode while using bat

104nNTroubleshooting >Built-in CameraBuilt-in CameraWhy does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images?❑ The built-in camera cannot be s

105nNTroubleshooting >Built-in CameraWhat should I do if movie playback shows dropped frames when my computer is running on the battery? The batter

106nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingNetworkingWhat should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?❑ Connection capability is

107nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingWhy is the data transfer speed slow?❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions

108nNTroubleshooting >NetworkingWhat are channels?❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless

109nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyBluetooth TechnologyWhat should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer?❑ Make sure both

11nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsA WIRELESS switch (page 41), (page 48)B WIRELESS indicator (page 16)C Memory Stick Duo slot* (page

110nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyWhat should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer?❑ Check the suggestions in What

111nNTroubleshooting >Bluetooth TechnologyCan I use a device with Bluetooth technology on airplanes?With Bluetooth technology, your computer transm

112nNTroubleshooting >DisplayDisplayWhy did my screen go blank?❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power sa

113nNTroubleshooting >DisplayWhy doesn't my screen display a video?❑ If the display output is directed to the external display and the externa

114nNTroubleshooting >DisplayWhat should I do if the LCD brightness of my screen changes?The LCD brightness setting, adjusted with the Fn+F5/F6 key

115nNTroubleshooting >PrintingPrintingWhat should I do if I cannot print a document?❑ Make sure your printer is on, and the printer cable is secure

116nNTroubleshooting >MicrophoneMicrophoneWhat should I do if my microphone does not work?❑ If you are using an external microphone, make sure the

117nNTroubleshooting >SpeakersSpeakersWhat should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?❑ If you are using a program that has its

118nNTroubleshooting >Touch PadTouch PadWhat should I do if the touch pad does not work?❑ You may have disabled the touch pad before connecting a m

119nNTroubleshooting >KeyboardKeyboardWhat should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?The language layout of your computer's keyboard

12nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsBackA Battery connector (page 18)

120nNTroubleshooting >Floppy DisksFloppy DisksWhy doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected?Yo

121nNTroubleshooting >Audio/VideoAudio/VideoHow do I change the sound output device?If you do not hear sound from the device connected to a port, s

122nNTroubleshooting >Memory StickMemory StickWhat should I do if I cannot use a Memory Stick that was formatted on a VAIO computer on other device

123nNTroubleshooting >PeripheralsPeripheralsWhat should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on an

124nNTrademarks >TrademarksSony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Control Center, VAIO Power Management, VAIO Power Management Viewer, VAIO Update, and &q

125nNTrademarks >The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other

126nNNotice >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 PortsRightA Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 67)B Network (Ethernet) port (page 40)C Security slot* S

14nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsLeftA DC IN port (page 17)B Air ventC Monitor port (page 58)D Microphone jack (page 66)E Headphones

15nNGetting Started >Locating Controls and PortsBottom A Built-in speakers (stereo)B Air vent

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 >Using the Battery PackUsing the Battery PackThe battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of d

19nNGetting Started >Using the Battery Pack3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projection (2) on either side

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

20nNGetting Started >Using the Battery Pack4 Push the battery pack down into the compartment until it clicks into place.5 Slide the battery LOCK sw

21nNGetting Started >Using the Battery PackCharging the Battery PackThe battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time o

22nNGetting Started >Using the Battery Pack✍Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack con

23nNGetting Started >Using the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack!You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and

24nNGetting Started >Shutting Down Your Computer SafelyShutting Down Your Computer SafelyTo avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your co

25nNGetting Started >Updating Your ComputerUpdating Your ComputerBe sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software

26nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Your VAIO ComputerThis section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer.❑ Using the Keyboa

27nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the KeyboardUsing the KeyboardYour keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.Combinations

28nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Touch PadUsing the Touch PadYou can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touc

29nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Built-in CameraUsing the Built-in CameraYour computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.With th

3nNPrecautions... 81Handling the LCD Screen ...

30nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickUsing the Memory StickThe Memory Stick is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media

31nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickInserting and Removing a Memory StickTo insert a Memory Stick1 Locate the Memory Stick slot.2 H

32nNUsing 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

33nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickFormatting a Memory StickTo format a Memory StickThe Memory Stick has been formatted by default

34nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Memory StickNotes on Using the Memory Stick❑ Your computer has been tested and found compatible with Sony b

35nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing Other Modules / Memory CardsUsing the SD Memory CardYour computer is equipped

36nNUsing 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

37nNUsing Your VAIO Computer >Using Other Modules / Memory CardsTo remove an SD memory card1 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit.2

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 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks with

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 LANThe IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz band.The IEEE 802.11n dra

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 communicationsTurn off the WIRELESS sw

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 communicationsTurn off the WIRELESS sw

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 an Optical Disc DriveConnecting an Optical Disc DriveTo use optical disc media with your computer, connect

56nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an Optical Disc DriveDisconnecting an Optical Disc DriveYou can disconnect an optical disc drive while you

57nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting External Speakers or HeadphonesConnecting External Speakers or HeadphonesYou can connect external sound ou

58nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External DisplayConnecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display to your computer. For

59nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External DisplayConnecting a Multimedia Computer DisplayYou can connect a multimedia computer display t

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 Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External DisplayConnecting a ProjectorYou can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector)

61nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Selecting Display ModesSelecting Display ModesWhen an external display is connected, you can select either your compu

62nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Selecting Display ModesTo select a display✍You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen a

63nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using the Multiple Monitors FunctionUsing the Multiple Monitors FunctionThe Multiple Monitors function allows you to

64nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using the Multiple Monitors FunctionTo use the Multiple Monitors function✍Your external display may not support the M

65nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Using the Multiple Monitors Function✍Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and

66nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting an External MicrophoneConnecting an External MicrophoneYou can connect an external microphone (not supplie

67nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting a USB DeviceConnecting a USB DeviceYou can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device to your computer, s

68nNUsing Peripheral Devices >Connecting a USB DeviceNotes on connecting a USB device❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with yo

69nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Customizing Your VAIO ComputerThis section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your VAIO compu

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

70nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordSetting the PasswordUse one of the BIOS functions to set the password.Once you have set the

71nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordAdding the Power-on PasswordThe power-on password is provided to protect your computer from

72nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Setting the PasswordChanging/Removing the Power-on PasswordTo change or remove the power-on password1 Turn on t

73nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the VAIO Control CenterUsing the VAIO Control CenterThe VAIO Control Center utility allows you to access

74nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModesUsing the Power Saving ModesYou can take advantage of the power management settings

75nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModesUsing Standby ModeStandby mode turns off the LCD screen and places the built-in sto

76nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModesTo return to Normal mode❑ Press any key.❑ Slide the power switch (in the direction

77nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModesUsing Hibernate ModeIn Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the buil

78nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the Power Saving ModesTo return to Normal modeSlide the power switch (in the direction of G on the switch

79nNCustomizing Your VAIO Computer >Using the VAIO Power ManagementUsing the VAIO Power ManagementPower management helps you set up power plans for

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 >Using the VAIO Power ManagementActivating the VAIO Power Management Power SchemesThe VAIO Power Management prov

81nNPrecautions >PrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage.❑

82nNPrecautions >Handling the LCD ScreenHandling the LCD Screen❑ Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun. This could damage the LCD screen. Be c

83nNPrecautions >Using the Power SourceUsing the Power SourceSee the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.❑ Do not s

84nNPrecautions >Handling Your ComputerHandling Your Computer❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth, which is dry or lightly moistened with a mild d

85nNPrecautions >Handling Your Computer❑ Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The electromagnetic field of the equipment may cause

86nNPrecautions >Handling Your Computer❑ Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your compu

87nNPrecautions >Handling the Built-in CameraHandling the Built-in Camera❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built-in camera, as it may

88nNPrecautions >Handling DiscsHandling Discs❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Be sure to hold the disc by it

89nNPrecautions >Using the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack❑ Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 60°C, such as in a car parked in th

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

90nNPrecautions >Using HeadphonesUsing Headphones❑ Road safety – Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle.

91nNPrecautions >Handling the Memory StickHandling the Memory Stick❑ Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects.❑

92nNPrecautions >Handling the Built-in Storage DeviceHandling the Built-in Storage DeviceThe built-in storage device (hard disk drive or solid stat

93nNTroubleshooting >TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many pro

94nNTroubleshooting >ComputerComputerWhat should I do if my computer does not start?❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power sour

95nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhat should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys sever

96nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhy doesn't my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode?Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode i

97nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhat should I do if a message appears notifying of either incompatibility or the improper installation of the battery

98nNTroubleshooting >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

99nNTroubleshooting >ComputerWhy doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn-off time has passed?The VAIO original screen saver disabl