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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-FE800 Series/VGN-AR300 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) .....................................................................................................................................88 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ..............................................................................................................................94 Using Peripheral Devices...............................................................................................................................................102
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................157 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................158 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................203 Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................204 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: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VA
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8 nN Before Use ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) — Provides an overview of RAID systems and the various RAID levels (or types) that can be configured with your VAIO computer. It lists detailed procedures for using the RAID Recovery program to configure the hard disk drives, change your computer's RAID array, or to remove the RAID configuration. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click RAID Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected mod
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9 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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10 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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11 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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12 nN Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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13 nN Getting Started VGN-FE800 Series Models Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 158) D Built-in speakers (stereo) E Keyboard (page 36) F Touch pad (page 38) G Power indicator (page 25) H Battery indicator (page 25) I Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) J Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 25) K LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your comput
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14 nN Getting Started A Muting button (page 39) B Muting indicator (page 25) C VOL buttons (page 39) D S1/S2 buttons (page 39) E Num lock indicator (page 25) F Caps lock indicator (page 25) G Scroll lock indicator (page 25) H Power button I Power indicator (page 25)
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15 nN Getting Started Back A Air vent B Battery connector (page 29)
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16 nN Getting Started Right A PC Card release button (page 70) B PC Card slot (page 68) ™ *1 C ExpressCard /34 slot (page 71) D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 133) *2 E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 129) *3 *4 F S VIDEO OUTPUT port (page 120) *4 G Monitor (VGA) port (page 116) H DC IN port (page 27) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 Referred to as the S VIDEO OUT port hereinafter. *4 Disabled when your computer is attached to the
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17 nN Getting Started Left A Modem port (page 87) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 135) C Optical disc drive (page 42) D Drive eject button (page 42)/ Optical disc drive indicator (page 25) E Manual eject hole (page 193) F Security slot
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18 nN Getting Started Bottom A Multi function bay docking station connector (page 105) B Air vents
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19 nN Getting Started VGN-AR300 Series Models Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 158) D Keyboard (page 36) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38) I Power indicator (page 25) J Battery indicator (page 25) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) L Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 25) M LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Make sure to
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20 nN Getting Started A Num lock indicator (page 25) B Caps lock indicator (page 25) C Scroll lock indicator (page 25) D S1/S2 buttons (page 39) E VOLUME buttons (page 39) F Disc drive eject button (page 42) G Muting button (page 39) / Muting indicator (page 25) * H CHANNEL buttons (page 39) * I TV REC button (page 39) J Play/Pause button (page 39) K Stop button (page 39) L Previous track button (page 39) M Next track button (page 39) N AV MODE button (page 39) * On selected models only.
