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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-Z600 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................7 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using the Bluetooth Function.....................................................................................................................................69 Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................74 Connecting a Docking Station...................................................................................................................................
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................155 Handling the LCD Screen ........................................................................................................................................156 Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................204 Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................205 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. ® ® Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the
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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 ❑ Quick Start Guide — 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 on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in t
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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 built-in storage device to the original factory settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ™ ®* ❑ SmartWi Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) — Provides information about setting up Bluetooth , * * wireless LAN, G
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9 nN Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general 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. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guid
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10 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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11 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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12 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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13 nN Getting Started 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 Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 36) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F LCD sc
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14 nN Getting Started A STAMINA mode indicator (page 19) B Performance selector switch (page 107) C SPEED mode indicator (page 19) D S1/S2 buttons (page 35) E Drive eject button (page 35) F Charge indicator (page 19) *1 G Hard disk drive /Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) H Media Access indicator (page 19) I WIRELESS indicator (page 19) J SD memory card slot (page 58) *2 K Memory Stick slot (page 52) L WIRELESS switch (page 65) M Built-in microphone (monaural) *1 The storage device configur
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15 nN Getting Started Back A Battery connector (page 22)
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16 nN Getting Started Right A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) *1 E HDMI output port (page 89) *2 F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 100) *3 G Monitor port (page 85) H Power button/Power indicator (page 19) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station.
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17 nN Getting Started Left A DC IN port (page 21) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 63) C Air vent D ExpressCard/34 slot (page 49) E Security slot F Modem port (page 61) * G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 100) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 104) I Microphone jack (page 99) J Headphones jack (page 83) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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18 nN Getting Started Bottom A Docking station connector (page 77) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 149)
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19 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 on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off or in Hibernate mode. Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 25) for more information. Charge Media Access Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a me
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20 nN Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on. * The storage device configuration of your computer may include a built-in flash memory storage drive depending on the model you purchased. See the online specifications to find out about your configuration.
