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Sony Vaio S
Author(s)
Rodrigian
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Sony Vaio AW laptop. This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Sony Vaio VPCS120FL.
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Specifications
| Name | Vaio VPCS120FL |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-350M |
| Screen | VAIO Plus, 13.3” (1366 x 768) |
| RAM | 4GB DDR3 SDRAM |
| HDD | 500 Gb |
| Optical Drive | Optiarc DVD RW AD-7930H |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce 310M |
| Network | Atheros AR8131 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Touchpad | Synaptics |
| Wireless | Atheros AR9287 Wireless Network |
| Card Reader & Memory Stick Slot | Ricoh Co Ltd MMC/SD Host Controller |
| Camera | Yes |
| Keyboard backlight | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Yes |
| Fn Keys | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Not Tested | I think that it works, as lshw detects it |
| Graphics | Partial | It works with default nouveau drivers, also Ubuntu prompts to enable exoerimental 3d supports which at least for desktop effects, works well. With nouveau drivers I can't control brightness. Binary drivers present in ubuntu repos work and can control brightness |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Partial | I can send and recive files but it refues to accept conection from my Nokia 5200 and Nokia 5800 (Does not work with Remuco) |
| USB | Yes | |
| Touchpad | Yes | No multitouch,but there is side scrolling |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | I think that it works, as lshw detects it |
| Memory Stick Slot | Not Tested | I think that it works, as lshw detects it |
| Camera | Yes | Works with cheese |
| Keyboard backlight | Yes, but it turns on every time I press it regardless of room light | |
| Light Sensor | No | |
| Fn Keys | Only Mute, Volume +, Volume - | |
| Fingerprint Reader | No |
Notes
~ The internal mic works, but it has some distortion.
~ Things like Keyboard backlight, Light sensor and Fn keys will eventually work as people in http://code.google.com/p/vaio-f11-linux/ are working to bring these features to Linux.
~ In order to make the fingerprint reader work, go here: http://darkblue.homeip.net/fingerprint/Forum/topic.php?TopicId=26
~ Oddly bluetooth works as mentioned before, but I could not find it in lshw log.
Summary
Many things work out of the box in Ubuntu 11.04. Maybe in the future this laptop will became a Linux friendly notebook.
Discussion
Hello there,
Currently i'm using RedHat linux 6 on my vaio vpceh but my mouse touchpad is not working .
Please suggest me to fix the problem. I'm doing all these by keyboard.
thank you
keyboard on my sony- vaio laptop (vpceh) is not working nor is the touchpad !!
please help me keyboard problem specifically , i can fix the touchpad later !!