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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-TX600 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................6 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................65 Connecting a Port Replicator .....................................................................................................................................66 Connecting External Speakers .................................................................................................................................
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................105 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................106 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................153 Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................154 PC Cards ...........................................................................................................................................
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6 nN Before Use Before Use ® Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat — Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety informat
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7 nN Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) — Contains features of your computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications — The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
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8 nN Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of you (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Let yo
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9 nN Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the computer's display – Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well. ❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your displa
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10 nN Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25)
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11 nN Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The following illustrations may appear different from your model, depending on the country or area of your residency.
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12 nN Getting Started Front A Media Access indicator (page 18) * B Memory Stick media slot (page 44) C SD card slot (page 47) D LCD screen (page 106) E Keyboard (page 27) F Touch pad (page 29) G WIRELESS switch (page 50) H Mute button (page 30) I Volume buttons (page 30) J Headphones jack (page 70) K Microphone jack (page 78) * Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO high speed and high capacity capabilities.
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13 nN Getting Started A AV MODE button (page 30) B Play/Pause button (page 30) C Stop button (page 30) D Previous track button (page 30) E Next track button (page 30) F Eject button (page 30) G Battery indicator (page 18) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) I Num lock indicator (page 18) J Caps lock indicator (page 18) K Scroll lock indicator (page 18) L Power button M Speakers N Bluetooth indicator (page 18) O WIRELESS LAN indicator (page 18) * P WWAN indicator (page 18) Q Mute indicator (pag
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14 nN Getting Started Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 85) B Battery connector (page 21) C DC In port (page 20) ® D i.LINK (IEEE1394) S400 port (page 83)
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15 nN Getting Started Right A Optical disc drive (page 32) B Optical disk drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 141) D Drive eject button (page 32) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 72) * F WWAN antenna (page 50) * On selected models only.
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16 nN Getting Started Left * A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 79) B PC Card slot (page 41) C PC Card eject button (page 43) D Air vent E Modem port (page 49) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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17 nN Getting Started Bottom A Air vent B Port replicator connector (page 66) C Release latch (page 24)
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18 nN Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates when the power to the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off. Battery e Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery is running out of power, and double-blinks when the battery is charging. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to
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19 nN Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running. * Illuminates when the wireless WAN function is running. WIRELESS WAN * On selected models only.
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20 nN Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use the computer only with the supplied AC adapter. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into the DC In port (4) on the computer or on the (optional) port replicator. ! Th
