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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-FE500 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 Multi Function Bay Docking Station .....................................................................................................75 Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................84 Connectin
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................122 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................123 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................171 Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................172 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. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat — Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety informat
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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://www.sony.com/pcsupport
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8 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 yo
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9 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. You can also purchase accessories for your displa
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10 nN Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally 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, external hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Loc
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11 nN Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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12 nN Getting Started Front *1 A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 33) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C LCD screen (page 123) D Built-in speakers E Keyboard (page 29) F Touch pad (page 31) G Power indicator (page 18) H Battery indicator (page 18) I Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) J Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 18) K Lid LOCK/RELEASE switch Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before moving your computer. L Headphones jack (page 84) M Microph
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13 nN Getting Started A Muting button (page 32) B Muting indicator (page 18) C VOL buttons (page 32) D S1/S2 buttons (page 32) E Num lock indicator (page 18) F Caps lock indicator (page 18) G Scroll lock indicator (page 18) H Power button I Power indicator (page 18)
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14 nN Getting Started Back A Air vent B Battery connector (page 22)
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15 nN Getting Started Right A PC Card eject button (page 46) B PC Card slot (page 44) ™ *1 C ExpressCard /34 slot (page 47) ® D i.LINK (IEEE1394) S400 port (page 100) *2 E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 96) *3 *4 F S VIDEO OUTPUT port (page 89) *4 G Monitor (VGA) port (page 86) H DC IN port (page 20) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard/34 slot hereinafter. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 Referred to as an S VIDEO OUT hereinafter. *4 Disabled when the computer is attached to the optiona
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16 nN Getting Started Left A Modem port (page 57) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 102) C Optical disc drive (page 34) D Drive eject button (page 34)/ Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) E Manual eject hole (page 160) F Security slot
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17 nN Getting Started Bottom A Multi function bay docking station connector (page 78) 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 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 is running out of power, and double-blinks when the battery is charging. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory St
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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 WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running. * On selected models only.
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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 the 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 multi function bay doc
