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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-SZ300 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................6 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................76 Connecting a Docking Station....................................................................................................................................77 Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................8
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................155 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................156 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................202 Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................203 Touch Pad........................................................................................................................................
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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://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAI
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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. ! Before starting your computer for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Make sure to start up your computer with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your system. 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
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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. ! Please note that the illustrations in this manual may not necessarily apply to your model. Front * A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 31) * B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 17) * C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 156) E Built-in speakers F Keyboard (page 27) G Touch pad (page 29) * H Fingerprint sensor (page 114) * On selected models onl
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12 nN Getting Started A Power indicator (page 17) B Battery indicator (page 17) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 17) * E WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator (page 17) * F Bluetooth indicator (page 17) G S1/S2 buttons (page 30) H STAMINA mode indicator (page 17) I Performance selector switch (page 104) J SPEED mode indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS switch (page 59) L Num lock indicator (page 17) M Caps lock indicator (page 17) N Scroll lock indicator (page 17) O
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13 nN Getting Started Back A DC IN port (page 19) * B SIM card slot See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more information. C Battery connector (page 20) D Air vents E Security slot * On selected models only.
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14 nN Getting Started Right A Optical disc drive (page 32) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Drive eject button (page 32) ™ *1 E ExpressCard /34 slot (page 46) *2 F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 95) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 101) H Modem port (page 58) *3 I WWAN antenna (page 59) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 On selected models only.
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15 nN Getting Started Left A Microphone jack (page 94) B Headphones jack (page 86) C Air vents D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 99) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 88) F PC Card slot (page 43) G PC Card release button (page 45) H Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 17) * I Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot (page 52) * Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
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16 nN Getting Started Bottom A Docking station connector (page 78) B Air vents
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17 nN Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates when the power of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is 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 pack is running out of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media
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18 nN Getting Started Indicator Functions Press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock Scroll lock indicator is off. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled. * Bluetooth technology WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running. * Illuminates when the wir
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19 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 your 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 docking station. ! The
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20 nN Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Installing 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) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
