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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-Z500 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 ENERGY STAR ...............................................................................................................................................................7 Documentation......................................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................76 Connecting a Docking Station....................................................................................................................................77 Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................8
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................157 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................158 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................208 Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................209 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 experience. ! External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer.
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7 nN Before Use ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international Program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. For detailed information on the ENERGY STAR Program, visi
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8 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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9 nN Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide — Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware 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 and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) — Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on-screen guide: 1
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10 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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11 nN Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. Protect your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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12 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
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13 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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14 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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15 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 MOTION EYE camera (page 36) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 21) C Num lock indicator (page 21) D Caps lock indicator (page 21) E Scroll lock indicator (page 21) F LCD sc
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16 nN Getting Started A STAMINA mode indicator (page 21) B Performance selector switch (page 109) C SPEED mode indicator (page 21) D S1/S2 buttons (page 35) E Disc drive eject button (page 35) F Charge indicator (page 21) G Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) H Media Access indicator (page 21) I WIRELESS indicator (page 21) J SD memory card slot (page 58) * K Memory Stick slot (page 52) L WIRELESS switch (page 63) M Built-in microphone (monaural) * Your computer supports both
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17 nN Getting Started Back A Battery connector (page 24)
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18 nN Getting Started Right A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) C Manual eject hole (page 197) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) *1 *2 E HDMI port (page 90) *3 F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 100) *2 *4 G Monitor port (page 86) H Power button/Power indicator (page 21) *1 Available only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 These two ports are mutually exclusive. When one port has an external display connected, the other is disabled. *3 Supports
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19 nN Getting Started Left A DC IN port (page 23) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 106) C Air vent D ExpressCard/34 slot (page 49) E Security slot F Modem port (page 61) * G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 100) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 104) I Microphone jack (page 99) J Headphones jack (page 85) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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20 nN Getting Started Bottom A Docking station connector (page 79) B Air vents
