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User Guide
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2 nN Contents Before Use.......................................................................... 4 Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................56 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5 Viewing One-segment Broadcasts ..............................61 Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 9 Using Peripheral Devices..................................................62 Getting Started........................................
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3 nN Precautions....................................................................... 96 Pointing Device..........................................................145 Safety Information ....................................................... 97 Keyboard ...................................................................146 Care and Maintenance Information........................... 101 Floppy Disks ..............................................................147 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 17) ❑ 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. Front A WIRELESS switch (page 53), (page 56) B WIRELESS indicator (page 17) C SD memory card slot (page 46) D Media Access indicator (page 17) E "Memory Stick Duo" slot*
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 13 nN A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Pointing stick (page 34) C Left button (page 34) D Center button (page 34) E Right button (page 34) F Window arrangement button (S2 button) (page 36) G XMB (Xross Media Bar) button (S1 button) (page 36) H Num lock indicator (page 17) I Caps lock indicator (page 17) J Scroll lock indicator (page 17)
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 14 nN Back * A SIM card slot B Battery connector (page 19) * On models with the wireless WAN function.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 15 nN Right * A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 79) B I/O port (page 70) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 16 nN Left A DC IN port (page 18) * B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 79) C Headphones jack (page 63), (page 72) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights 17 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 23) for more information. Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illumi
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Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source 18 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 > Using the Battery Pack 19 nN Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Installing/Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward.
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 20 nN 3 Fit the battery pack into the battery compartment. The battery pack should be level with the bottom of the computer. 4 Slide the battery pack toward the front of the computer until it clicks into place. 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer.
