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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-NW Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use.......................................................................... 4 Using Peripheral Devices..................................................64 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........65 Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 9 Connecting an External Display ..................................66 Selecting Display Modes .........................................
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3 nN Precautions....................................................................... 97 Keyboard ...................................................................143 Safety Information ....................................................... 98 Floppy Disks ..............................................................144 Care and Maintenance Information........................... 102 Audio/Video ...............................................................145 Handling Your Computer.......
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Before Use > 4 nN 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 a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. How to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your computer. To f
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 nN Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide — An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information — Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support — General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 6 nN ❑ Program help files — May be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. You may be able to access the help files from the help menu on a specific program. ™ ® ❑ SmartWi Connection Utility Help — Information about setting up Bluetooth , wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may not be available on your computer. See the specifications to find out about configuration of your computer. T
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 7 nN 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or ar
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 8 nN 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site, you may call Sony directly. You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number Y
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Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations 9 nN 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 for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of you. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing devic
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Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations 10 nN ❑ 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 level of the display as well. ❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Proper lighting adds to
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Getting Started > 11 nN Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connectin
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 12 nN Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications. It may also vary in some countries or areas.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 13 nN Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F Media Access indicator (page 18) * G "Memory Stick" slot (page 46) H SD memory card slot (page 54) I Power indicator (page 18) J Charge indicator (page 18) K Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 14 nN A WEB button (page 35), (page 36) B Muting (S1) button (page 35) C DISPLAY OFF button (page 35) D Num lock indicator (page 18) E Caps lock indicator (page 18) F Scroll lock indicator (page 18) G Power button H LCD screen (page 105) I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Keyboard (page 32) K Touch pad (page 34) L Left button (page 34) M Right button (page 34)
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 15 nN Right A Headphones jack (page 65) B Microphone jack (page 75) *1 C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 76) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Drive eject button (page 39) F Manual eject hole (page 131) *2 G Modem port (page 58) H Security slot *1 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 On selected models only.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 16 nN Left A DC IN port (page 19) B Network (LAN) port (page 60) C Air vent D Monitor port (page 67) *1 E HDMI output port (page 70) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 78) *2 G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 76) H ExpressCard/34 slot (page 52) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 17 nN Back/Bottom A Air vents B Battery connector (page 21) C Memory module compartment cover (page 91)
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Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights 18 nN About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green while the computer is on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is turned off or enters Hibernate mode. Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illumi
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Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source 19 nN Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Using the AC Adapter While your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. 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 i
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Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source 20 nN ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to use your computer for an extended period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 29).
