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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-SZ600 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................7 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 ....................................................................................................................................................................145 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................146 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Touch Pad................................................................................................................................................................192 Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................193 Floppy Disks .......................................................................................................................................
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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 experience. ! External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer.
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7 nN Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat — Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information — Contains safety guidelines and owner information. 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 i
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8 nN Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide — Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click Recovery Guide.
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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. ! The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in specifications. It may also vary in some countries or areas. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B LCD screen (page 146) C Built-in speakers (stereo) D Keyboard (page 29) E Touch pad (page 31) F Fingerprint sensor (page 112)
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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 Bluetooth indicator (page 18) F S1/S2 buttons (page 32) G STAMINA mode indicator (page 18) H Performance selector switch (page 102) I SPEED mode indicator (page 18) J WIRELESS switch (page 60) K Num lock indicator (page 18) L Caps lock indicator (page 18) M Scroll lock indicator (page 18) N Power button
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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 33) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 181) D Drive eject button (page 33) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) * F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 93) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 99) H Modem port (page 58) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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16 nN Getting Started Left A Microphone jack (page 92) B Headphones jack (page 83) C Air vents D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 97) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 85) F PC Card slot (page 43) G PC Card release button (page 46) H Memory Stick indicator (page 18) * I Memory Stick slot (page 52) * Your computer supports Duo-size Memory Stick media only.
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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 Standby 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. Illuminates when data is read f
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19 nN Getting Started Indicator Functions 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.
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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 connected to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the optional docking station. ! Th
