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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-FZ100 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................6 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................69 Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................70 Connecting an External Display.................................................................................................................................71
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................107 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................108 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................155 Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................156 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 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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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 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 y
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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 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. 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 manufacturers'
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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. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 108) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Num lock indicator (page 18) G Caps lock indicator (page 18) H Scroll lock indicator (page 18) I Keyboard (page 28) J Touch pad (page 30)
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13 nN Getting Started A S button (page 31) B AV MODE button (page 31) C Previous track button (page 31) D VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 31) E Play/Pause button (page 31) F Next track button (page 31) G Stop button (page 31) H Power button I Power indicator (page 18) J Battery indicator (page 18) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) *1 L Bluetooth indicator (page 18) M WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) N WIRELESS switch (page 56) *2 O Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot (page 47) P SD memory card sl
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14 nN Getting Started Right A Headphones jack (page 70) B Microphone jack (page 81) * C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 82) D Optical disc drive (page 34) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) F Drive eject button (page 34) G Manual eject hole (page 144) H DC IN port (page 19) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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15 nN Getting Started Left A Security slot B Air vent *1 C HDMI port (page 72) D S VIDEO OUT port (page 74) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 72) *2 F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 82) G i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 86) H ExpressCard/34 slot (page 43) *1 On models with the NVIDIA video controller only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. ! HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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16 nN Getting Started Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 88) B Modem port (page 55) C Battery connector
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17 nN Getting Started Bottom A Air vents
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18 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. Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illumi
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19 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. 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 adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer. ! The shape of the DC In plug varies dep
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20 nN Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK/UNLOCK switch (1) to the UNLOCK position.
