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User Guide
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Notice...........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation................................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................60 Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................61 Connecting an External Display.................................................................................................................................62
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4 nN Precautions ......................................................................................................................................................................96 On Handling the LCD Screen ....................................................................................................................................97 On Using the Power Source ..............................................................................................................................
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5 nN Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................137 Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................138 Audio/Video.........................................................................................................................................
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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. ! External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. Notice © 2007 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not
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7 nN Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Guides are provided in PDF format, which you can easily browse through and print out. The My Club VAIO portal is a perfect starting point to use your computer — a comprehensive collection of everything you need to get the most from your computer. The user guides are collected under Documentation, which can be shown by clicking the VAIO User Guides icon on the desktop or
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8 nN Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ A Setting Up Poster — Describes the process from unpacking to starting up your VAIO. ❑ Troubleshooting Guide — Contains solutions to common problems. ❑ Recovery Guide — Contains an explanation of how to make a backup copy of your data and recover your computer system, and solutions to computer malfunctions. ❑ Booklets containing the following information: Sony GUARANTEE conditions, Safety / Regulations, Modem Regulations, Wireless LAN Regulations, Blueto
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9 nN Before Use My Club VAIO In My Club VAIO you can find: Documentation, which gives you: ❑ Access to the User Guide. This manual explains the features of your computer in detail, how to use these features confidently and safely, connect peripheral devices and more. ❑ Access to Help & Training. This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center. ❑ Important information about your computer, in the form of notices and announcements. In My Club VAIO you can also find: ❑ Accessories Want to expand
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10 nN Before Use Windows Help and Support Windows Help and Support is a comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use your computer. Use the Search feature, Index, or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources, including those that are on the Internet. To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. Or go to Windows Help and Support by pressing and holding the Microsoft Windows key and pressing the F1 key.
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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 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. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work ef
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13 nN Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 14) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27)
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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 Num lock indicator (page 19) B Caps lock indicator (page 19) C Scroll lock indicator (page 19) D Power button E LCD screen (page 97) F Keyboard (page 29) G Touch pad (page 31) H Power indicator (page 19) I Battery indicator (page 19) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) K WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) L SD memory card slot (page 50) M Media Access in
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15 nN Getting Started Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 75) B Modem port (page 53) C Battery connector (page 22) D DC IN port (page 20)
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16 nN Getting Started Right A WIRELESS switch (page 54) B Headphones jack (page 61) C Microphone jack (page 68) *1 D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 69) ™ *2 E ExpressCard /34 slot (page 41) F Air vents G Monitor (VGA) port (page 62) H i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 73) *1 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter.
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17 nN Getting Started Left A Security slot B Optical disc drive (page 32) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 32) E Manual eject hole (page 124)
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18 nN Getting Started Bottom A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 92) C Built-in speakers (stereo)
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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 when the power of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Sleep 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. Media Access Illuminates when dat
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20 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. The supplied AC adapter has an attachment on its plug to avoid accidental disconnection. 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 adap
