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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-SZ600 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................6 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................74 Connecting a Docking Station....................................................................................................................................75 Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................8
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................150 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................151 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Microphone ..............................................................................................................................................................197 Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................198 Speakers..........................................................................................................................................
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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) — Explains 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 configurations 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://esu
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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 level of the display as well. ❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effic
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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. 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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12 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 microphone (monaural) * C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) D LCD screen (page 151) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 29) G Touch pad (page 31) H Fingerprint sensor (page 116) * On selected mod
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13 nN Getting Started A Power indicator (page 18) B Battery indicator (page 18) C Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) D WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) * E WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator (page 18) F Bluetooth indicator (page 18) G S1/S2 buttons (page 32) H STAMINA mode indicator (page 18) I Performance selector switch (page 104) J SPEED mode indicator (page 18) K WIRELESS switch (page 60) L Num lock indicator (page 18) M Caps lock indicator (page 18) N Scroll lock indicator (page 18) O Po
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14 nN Getting Started Back A DC IN port (page 20) B Battery connector (page 21) C Air vents D Security slot
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15 nN Getting Started Right A Optical disc drive (page 34) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 188) D Drive eject button (page 34) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) *1 F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 95) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 101) H Modem port (page 59) *2 I WWAN antenna (page 60) *1 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 On selected models only.
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16 nN Getting Started Left A Microphone jack (page 94) B Headphones jack (page 84) C Air vents D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 99) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 86) F PC Card slot (page 43) G PC Card release button (page 45) H Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 18) * I Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot (page 51) * Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
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17 nN Getting Started Bottom A Docking station connector (page 76) B 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. Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media Il
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19 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 functionality is enabled. * Illuminates when the w
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20 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 or on the optional docking station. ! The
