1. Make sure the HDMI connection has been set up between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound
decoder device.
2. Change the device for sound output to the HDMI output. (See
Changing the Sound Output Device
for more information.)
3. Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input.
4. Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input.
5. Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device
and the other end to the
HDMI
output port on your VAIO computer.
Hint
You can adjust the screen resolution of the connected TV with your VAIO computer. See
Changing the Resolution (Size) of
the Screen Image on an HDMI-Connected Device
for more information.
With the HDMI connection, the volume can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. Your VAIO computer has no
control over the output volume of any connected devices.
Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)
Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for
connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet.
Connect one end of a LAN cable (not supplied) to the LAN port on your VAIO computer and the other end to your network.
Note
For detailed information on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet, ask
your ISP.
When connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet, be sure to use a cable with “Network” or “Ethernet” writing on it.
Do not plug a telephone cable into the LAN port on your VAIO computer.
If the LAN port is connected to the following networks or telephone lines, high electric current to the port may cause
damage, overheating, or fire.
Any network, except 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks
Public telephone subscriber line
Private branch exchange (PBX)
Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone)
Hint
To connect your VAIO computer to the Internet using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) function, you need to set up the Wi-Fi
settings. See
Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
for more information.
About the Internet Connection Services
The following types of Internet connection services are available.
You can select from among the services according to your preference, for example, communication speed or a usage fee. For
detailed information on a variety of connection services, contact Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
Cable modem
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Satellite
Dial-up
About the Network (LAN) - not for SVF13N models
The network (LAN) enables you to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and transfer data between the computer and
other devices.
