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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-AR500 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................6 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................78 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ..............................................................................................................................85 Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................9
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................130 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................131 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................177 Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................178 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. ! External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentatio
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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 the following URLs: http://esup
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8 nN Before Use ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) — Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media 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 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 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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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 depending on the country or area of your residency.
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14 nN Getting Started Front C LCD screen (page 131) D Keyboard (page 29) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp (page 21) G Touch pad (page 30) H Power indicator (page 20) I Battery indicator (page 20) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) K Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 20) L LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Be sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer. M Built-in microphone (monaural) N SD memory card indicator (page 20) *1 O Memory Stick
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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/S2 buttons (page 31) E VOLUME buttons (page 31) F Disc drive eject button (page 34) G Muting button (page 31) H Power button I Power indicator (page 20) * J CHANNEL buttons (page 31) * K TV REC button (page 31) L Play/Pause button (page 31) M Stop button (page 31) N Previous track button (page 31) O Next track button (page 31) P AV MODE button (page 31) * On selected models
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16 nN Getting Started Back *1 A VHF/UHF port (page 43) B Air vent C Security slot D Battery connector (page 23) *2 E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 105) F DC IN port (page 22) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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17 nN Getting Started Right *1 A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 105) B PC Card release button (page 63) C PC Card slot (page 61) D ExpressCard module release button (page 67) E Universal ExpressCard slot (page 65) F i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 109) *2 *3 G AV In jack (page 51) *2 *3 *4 H S VIDEO INPUT port (page 51) *4 I S VIDEO OUTPUT port (page 98) J HDMI port (page 98) K Monitor (VGA) port (page 96) L Network (Ethernet) port (page 111) M Modem port (page 77) *1 Support high-/fu
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18 nN Getting Started Left A OPTICAL OUT port (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) Connect an S/PDIF device such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier. B Microphone jack (page 104) C Headphones jack (page 94) D Optical disc drive (page 34) E Substitute drive eject button (page 34)/ Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) F Manual eject hole (page 166)
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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 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. Illuminates when data is read fro
