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User Guide
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VGN-FS series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Notice...........................................................................................................................................................................6 ENERGY STAR .................................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................60 Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................61 Connecting an External Display.................................................................................................................................62
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................100 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................101 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................140 PC Cards .................................................................................................................................................................141 Audio/Video.........................................................................................................................................
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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. Notice © 2006 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. S
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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. It is an open system in which business proprietors can par
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8 nN Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Guides are provided in PDF format, which you can easily browse through and print out. The My Club VAIO portal is a perfect starting point to use your computer — a comprehensive collection of everything you need to get the most from your computer. The user guides are collected under Documentation, which can be shown as follows: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and cli
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9 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.vaio-link.com/.
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10 nN Before Use My Club VAIO In My Club VAIO you can find: Documentation, which gives you: ❑ Access to the User Guide. This manual explains the features of your computer in detail, how to use these features confidently and safely, connect peripheral devices and more. ❑ Access to Help & Training. This is the portal of VAIO Help and Support Center. ❑ Important information about your computer, in the form of notices and announcements. In My Club VAIO you can also find: ❑ Accessories Want to expan
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11 nN Before Use Help and Support Center Help and Support Center is a comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use Microsoft Windows XP and your computer. Use the Search feature, Index, or table of contents to view all Windows Help resources, including those that are on the Internet. To access Help and Support Center, click Start and then Help and Support. Or go to the Help and Support Center by pressing the Microsoft Windows key and th
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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 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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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 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 displ
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14 nN Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 15) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 21) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 22) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 23) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28)
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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. Front A LCD screen (page 101) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 30) D Touch pad (page 32) E Power indicator (page 21) F Battery indicator (page 21) G Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) H Memory Stick media indicator (page 21) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 50) J WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 21) K Headphones jack (page 61) L Microphone jack (pag
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16 nN Getting Started A LCD screen lid lock latch B Num lock indicator (page 21) C Caps lock indicator (page 21) D Scroll lock indicator (page 21) E Power button
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17 nN Getting Started Back A Air vent B Battery connector (page 23)
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18 nN Getting Started Right A PC Card release button (page 44) B PC Card slot (page 42) ® C i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 74) *1 D Memory Stick media slot (page 47) *2 E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 70) F Monitor (VGA) port (page 63) G DC IN port (page 22) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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19 nN Getting Started Left A Network (Ethernet) port (page 76) B Modem port (page 49) C Optical disc drive (page 33) D Manual eject hole (page 127) E Drive eject button (page 33)
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20 nN Getting Started Bottom A Air vents
