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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-S400 Series/VGN-T300 Series
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nN 2 Contents Before Use ...............................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation...................................................................................................................................................................6 Ergonomic Considerations ...............................................................................................
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nN 3 Using Peripheral Devices.......................................................................................................................................................73 Connecting a Port Replicator ...........................................................................................................................................74 Connecting External Speakers......................................................................................................................
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nN 4 Precautions ..........................................................................................................................................................................137 On Handling the LCD Screen.........................................................................................................................................138 On Using the Power Source.....................................................................................................................
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nN 5 Keyboard........................................................................................................................................................................182 Floppy Disks...................................................................................................................................................................183 PC Cards................................................................................................................................
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nN 6 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. Documentation Your Documentation contains printed information and user guides to read on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat — Contains overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information — Con
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nN 7 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 sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.
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nN 8 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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nN 9 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. You can also purchase accessories for your displa
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nN 10 Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 23) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 24) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 25) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31)
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nN 11 Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The following illustrations may appear different from your model, depending on the country or area of your residency. VGN-S400 Series models Front A S1 button (page 37) B S2 button (page 37) C Num lock indicator (page 23) D Caps lock indicator (page 23) E Scroll lock indicator (page 23) F LCD screen (page 138) G Keyboard (page 33) H Touch pad (page 36) I Power indica
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nN 12 Getting Started A Speakers B Power button C Optical disc drive (page 39) D Manual eject hole (page 171) E Drive eject button (page 39) * F Memory Stick media slot (page 52) G Air vent * Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO high speed and high capacity capabilities.
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nN 13 Getting Started Back A Battery connector (page 25)
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nN 14 Getting Started Right ® A i.LINK (IEEE1394) S400 port (page 99) * B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 94) C Air vent D DC In port (page 24) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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nN 15 Getting Started Left A Network (Ethernet) port (page 101) B Modem port (page 56) C Microphone jack (page 93) D Headphones jack (page 82) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 83) F PC Card slot (page 47) G PC Card eject button (page 47)
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nN 16 Getting Started Bottom A Port replicator connector (page 74) B Air vents
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nN 17 Getting Started VGN-T300 Series models Front A LCD screen (page 138) B Power button/indicator C Keyboard (page 33) D Touch pad (page 36) E SOUND EFFECT indicator (page 23) F Mute indicator (page 23) G Bluetooth indicator (page 23) * H WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator (page 23) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 23) J WIRELESS switch (page 57) K Speakers L Headphones jack (page 82) M Microphone jack (page 93) N Mute/SOUND EFFECT button (page 37) O Volume buttons (page 37) * On models sold i
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nN 18 Getting Started A Battery indicator (page 23) B Hard disk drive indicator (page 23) C Memory Stick media indicator (page 23) D Num lock indicator (page 23) E Caps lock indicator (page 23) F Scroll lock indicator (page 23) G DVD button (page 37) H Play/Pause button (page 37) I Stop button (page 37) J Previous track button (page 37) K Next track button (page 37)
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nN 19 Getting Started Back A DC In port (page 24) B Battery connector (page 25)
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nN 20 Getting Started Right A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Manual eject hole (page 171) C Drive eject button (page 39) D Modem port (page 56) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 101)
