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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-SZ400 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................6 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................75 Connecting a Docking Station....................................................................................................................................76 Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................8
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................167 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................168 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................213 Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................214 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 ™ ❑ SmartWi Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) — Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility 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 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 y
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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 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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13 nN Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Please note that the illustrations in this manual may not necessarily apply to your model. Front * A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) * B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) * C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 168) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 29) G Touch pad (page 31) * H Fingerprint sensor (page 116) * On selected m
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14 nN Getting Started A Power indicator (page 19) B Battery indicator (page 19) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * E WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator (page 19) * F Bluetooth indicator (page 19) G S1/S2 buttons (page 32) H STAMINA mode indicator (page 19) I Performance selector switch (page 104) J SPEED mode indicator (page 19) K WIRELESS switch (page 61) L Num lock indicator (page 19) M Caps lock indicator (page 19) N Scroll lock indicator (page 19) O
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15 nN Getting Started Back A DC IN port (page 21) * B SIM card slot See the SmartWi Connection Utility Guide for more information. C Battery connector (page 22) D Air vents E Security slot * On selected models only.
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16 nN Getting Started Right A Optical disc drive (page 34) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 204) D Drive eject button (page 34) ™ *1 E ExpressCard /34 slot (page 47) *2 F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 95) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 101) H Modem port (page 60) *3 I WWAN antenna (page 61) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 On selected models only.
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17 nN Getting Started Left A Microphone jack (page 94) B Headphones jack (page 85) C Air vents D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 99) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 87) F PC Card slot (page 44) G PC Card release button (page 46) H Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 19) * I Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot (page 52) * Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
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18 nN Getting Started Bottom A Docking station connector (page 77) B Air vents
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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. Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media Il
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20 nN Getting Started Indicator Functions Press the Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock Scroll lock indicator is off. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled. * Bluetooth technology Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running. * Illuminates when the wire
