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Connecting a USB Device

You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device such as a mouse, floppy disk drive,
speaker or printer to your computer. Installation of the device driver software supplied with
the USB device may be required when connecting. Refer to the manual that came with the
device for more information.

1. 

Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use.

2. 

Plug the USB device cable (2) (not supplied) into the USB port.

Note

You may need to install the driver software supplied with your USB device before use.
Refer to the manual that came with the USB device for more information.
In order to print documents, be sure the USB printer is compatible with your version of
Windows.
Before disconnecting USB speakers from your computer, stop DVD or music playback or
turn off the computer. If you disconnect the USB speakers during playback, it may cause
a malfunction.
For information on how to remove a USB device, refer to the manual that came with the
device.
To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following:

When moving your computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB
ports to shock or impact.
Do not put your computer in a bag or carrying case with USB devices connected.

Hint

The USB ports on your computer are compliant with the USB 2.0 standard.

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Summary of Contents for VAIO VCC111 Series

Page 1: ...ed information of your computer focused on support and internet connection The User Guide Introduction version is replaced with a complete version of the User Guide this manual after update Details User Guide this manual General information and operation instruction about your computer including support and troubleshooting information Printed documentation Quick Start Guide An overview of componen...

Page 2: ... be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof In the manual the TM or R marks are not specified Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time ...

Page 3: ... Internet Details for more information on connecting the computer to the Internet To get the complete version of the User Guide By updating this User Guide Introduction Version you can get the complete version of the User Guide with detailed information on your VAIO computer 1 Connect your VAIO computer to the Internet 2 Close this window and then click Start All Programs and VAIO Manual again 3 A...

Page 4: ...ons between your VAIO computer and an access point not supplied See Windows Help and Support for more information To start wireless LAN communications with VAIO Easy Connect You can easily set up wireless LAN communications by following the instructions in VAIO Easy Connect VAIO Easy Connect supports you especially when you first set up a wireless Internet connection at home or when you connect to...

Page 5: ...are See the help file included with VAIO Care for more information Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off launches VAIO Care Rescue VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency for example when Windows does not start Go to top Finding Support Information The Sony online support website provides instant access to information on commonly encountered p...

Page 6: ...erations Notifications Checking Supplied Items Check all items packed with the product before use AC adapter Power cord Battery pack Hint No recovery media is included because your computer can be recovered using data stored in the hard disk drive or SSD See Recovering from the Recovery Area for more information 2011 Sony Corporation Search undefined ...

Page 7: ... on the front of the computer such as buttons and indicator lights 1 Ambient light sensor 2 Built in microphone monaural 3 Built in camera 4 Built in camera indicator 5 LCD screen 6 Keyboard 7 power key Details 8 Touch pad Details Left right buttons Details 9 Power indicator Details 10 Charge indicator Details Related Topic Parts and Controls on the Sides Parts and Controls on the Bottom 2011 Sony...

Page 8: ...Sides Describes the features on the sides of the computer such as connection ports 1 DC IN port Details 2 HDMI output port Details 3 Microphone jack Details 4 Headphones jack Details 1 SD memory card slot Details 2 SD memory card indicator Details 3 USB ports Details 4 Security slot Related Topic Parts and Controls on the Sides Parts and Controls on the Bottom 2011 Sony Corporation Search undefine...

Page 9: ...net Connections Settings Other Operations Notifications Parts and Controls on the Bottom Describes the features on the bottom of the computer 1 Recovery button 2 SIM card slot 3 Battery connector Details Related Topic Parts and Controls on the Front Parts and Controls on the Sides 2011 Sony Corporation Search undefined ...

Page 10: ...LCD screen lid 2 Slide the battery LOCK switches 1 inward 3 Place the battery pack into the battery compartment until the projections 2 on either side of the battery pack fit into the grooves 1 4 Push down the circled area on the battery pack until the battery pack clicks into place 5 Slide the battery LOCK switches outward to secure the battery pack on your computer To remove the battery pack 1 T...

Page 11: ...ta if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on or in Sleep mode and not connected to the AC adapter Be sure to turn off the computer before removing the battery pack Related Topic Charging the Battery Pack Notes on Using the Battery Pack Shutting Down Your Computer 2011 Sony Corporation ...

Page 12: ...e charging time may vary depending on operating conditions 1 Install the battery pack into your computer Details 2 Plug the computer into an AC outlet Details Hint The charging time varies depending on ambient temperature Note that at a low ambient temperature it takes longer time to charge the battery pack To check the battery status of your computer click the battery icon such as on battery or p...

Page 13: ...tery pack before use About battery life Battery life varies depending on usage and settings About battery deterioration and replacement The battery pack is consumable The capacity gradually declines through repeated cycles of recharging and discharging As a result the battery life becomes short even if it is fully charged and eventually the battery pack reaches the end of its life If the battery p...

Page 14: ...cable from the AC adapter 3 into the DC IN port 4 on your computer Note Do not plug more than one device into the same AC outlet The shape of the AC adapter varies depending on the model you purchased Make sure that the power plug is firmly plugged into your computer Hint You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector to help prevent damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges in ...

Page 15: ... screen saver If however you press and hold down the power key for more than four seconds your computer will be turned off Do not use your computer without installing the battery pack as it may cause the computer to malfunction When opening the LCD screen lid do not hold the built in camera as it may cause your computer to malfunction Built in camera equipped models Hint By default your computer a...

Page 16: ...our computer 2 Save your data and close all running software applications 3 Close the LCD screen lid The computer and the green power indicator light are automatically turned off Note An improper shutdown may cause loss of unsaved data or your computer to malfunction To disconnect your computer completely from an AC power source turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet Re...

Page 17: ...o conditions Lit in orange The battery pack is charging Turns off when charging is completed Blinks along with the green power indicator The battery pack is running out of power Normal mode Blinks along with the orange power indicator The battery pack is running out of power Sleep mode Blinks fast in orange A battery error has occurred due to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack Relat...

Page 18: ... AC adapter Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer or genuine Sony products Do not use any other AC adapter as it may cause a malfunction Do not connect the AC adapter to a power conversion device such as a travel power converter It may cause overheating or a malfunction If the AC adapter cable becomes damaged or broken do not use it Notes on turning on your computer Because your computer ...

Page 19: ...ely tap the icon twice quickly and on the second tap slide your finger to your desired location and lift the finger off the touch pad To scroll Slide your finger along the right edge up and down to scroll vertically in the active window Slide your finger along the bottom edge from side to side to scroll horizontally in the active window Once vertical or horizontal scrolling is engaged you can move...

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Page 21: ... TV for more information on installation and use 1 Plug the power cord of your TV into an AC outlet 2 Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port Details on your computer and the other end to the TV 3 Set the TV input to the external input The screen image of your computer is displayed on the TV Note If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony is used the image will not be ...

Page 22: ...To decrease the volume using the volume control key 1 Press and hold down the volume down key The volume is turned down To increase the volume using the volume control key 1 Press and hold down the volume up key The volume is turned up To turn on off the volume using the muting key 1 Press the muting key The volume is turned off Press the key again to turn on the volume Related Topic Connecting Ex...

Page 23: ...onnect external sound output devices such as speakers or headphones to your computer 1 Connect external speakers to the headphones jack Details with a speaker cable not supplied Note Turn down the volume of the speakers before turning them on Hint Refer to the manual that came with your speakers or headphones Related Topic Adjusting the Speakers Volume Connecting an External Microphone 2011 Sony C...

Page 24: ... jack Details Note If you connect or disconnect the microphone to from your computer while running voice recording software voice recording may fail or the software may exit Connect the microphone and select it as the sound recording device for Windows before starting the software Hint Use a plug in power microphone Refer to the manual that came with your microphone If microphone feedback occurs m...

Page 25: ...ypes 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 Related Topic Starting Wireless LAN Communications 2011 Sony...

Page 26: ...echnology used Refer to the specifications to find out about the configuration of the computer WLAN standard Frequency band Remarks IEEE 802 11a 5 GHz Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802 11a b g n standard IEEE 802 11b g 2 4 GHz The IEEE 802 11g standard provides higher speed communications than the IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11n 5 GHz 2 4 GHz For models compliant with the IEEE 802 11b g n ...

Page 27: ...cally detects available networks in range and displays them on the network menu Hint When Disable Wi Fi is displayed on the menu it indicates Wi Fi is currently enabled 3 Select your desired network You will be prompted to enter a password when connecting the computer to the network protected by the password To use the security protocol WPA or WPA2 Personal select WPA The network icon flashes whil...

Page 28: ... Settings Other Operations Notifications Stopping Wireless LAN Communications To stop wireless LAN Wi Fi communications follow these steps 1 Click the network icon in the upper right corner 2 Select Disable Wi Fi When Enable Wi Fi is displayed on the menu it indicates Wi Fi is currently disabled 2011 Sony Corporation Search undefined ...

Page 29: ...2 4 GHz may be affected by interference when used with an IEEE 802 11b product Also IEEE 802 11g and IEEE 802 11n automatically lower the transfer rate to maintain compatibility with an IEEE 802 11b product The transfer rate may be regained by changing the channel settings of your access point The IEEE 802 11a standard and the IEEE 802 11n standard are not available on ad hoc networks To stop the ...

Page 30: ...h as a manual from the carrier 2 Follow the instructions in the manual provided by the carrier 3 Configure the connection settings on your computer Refer to the Google website for more information on how to configure the wireless WAN connection settings Note Be sure to follow the instructions in the manual provided by the carrier Be sure to establish security measures against unauthorized access t...

Page 31: ...h your USB device before use Refer to the manual that came with the USB device for more information In order to print documents be sure the USB printer is compatible with your version of Windows Before disconnecting USB speakers from your computer stop DVD or music playback or turn off the computer If you disconnect the USB speakers during playback it may cause a malfunction For information on how...

Page 32: ...window after you insert the card into the slot Note Be careful not to insert an SD memory card with wrong orientation If you force it into the slot upside down the slot may be damaged Refer to the manual that came with the SD memory card for more information The SD memory card icon will not appear in the Computer window until you insert the card into the slot Hint When you insert the SD memory car...

Page 33: ...n its case to avoid static electricity Before using an SD memory card with a device other than a computer such as a digital camera or a portable audio format initialize the SD memory card using the device Some devices may not support the file format for computers and show you a message that recommends you to format the SD memory card In this case copy data from the card to your computer and format...

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