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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-FW100 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................7 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................73 Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................74 Connecting an External Display.................................................................................................................................75
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................116 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................117 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................166 Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................167 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 experience. ! External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer.
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7 nN Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat — Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information — Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) — Explains features of your computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as i
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8 nN Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide — Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
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9 nN Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive
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10 nN Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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11 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 for 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
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12 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 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 your comfort and work effic
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13 nN Getting Started 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. Be 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 manufacturers' in
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14 nN Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 117) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32) H Charge indicator (page 20) I Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) J WIRELESS switch (page 60) K WIRELESS indicator (page 20) L M
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15 nN Getting Started A Num lock indicator (page 20) B Caps lock indicator (page 20) C Scroll lock indicator (page 20) D S1 button (page 33) E VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 33) F Play/Pause button (page 33) G Stop button (page 33) H Previous track button (page 33) I Next track button (page 33) J AV MODE button (page 33)
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16 nN Getting Started Back A Battery connector
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17 nN Getting Started Right * A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 88) B Optical disc drive (page 37) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) D Drive eject button (page 37) E Manual eject hole (page 154) F Power button/Power indicator (page 20) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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18 nN Getting Started Left A DC IN port (page 21) B Security slot C Air vent D Network (Ethernet) port (page 94) E Modem port (page 59) * F Monitor port (page 76) * G HDMI port (page 76) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 92) I ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) * These two ports are mutually exclusive. When one port has an external display connected, the other is disabled.
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19 nN Getting Started Bottom A Air vents
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20 nN Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the computer is turned on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is placed into Hibernate mode or turned off. Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the b
