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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-FW Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use.......................................................................... 4 Using the Network (LAN).............................................58 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5 Using the Wireless LAN...............................................59 Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 9 Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................62 Getting Started......................................
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3 nN Precautions....................................................................... 98 Speakers ...................................................................148 Safety Information ....................................................... 99 Touch Pad .................................................................149 Care and Maintenance Information........................... 103 Keyboard ...................................................................150 Handling Your Computer......
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Before Use > 4 nN 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 a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. How to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your computer. To f
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 nN Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide — An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information — Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support — General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 6 nN ❑ Program help files — May be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. You may be able to access the help files from the help menu on a specific program. ™ ® ❑ SmartWi Connection Utility Help — Information about setting up Bluetooth , wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may not be available on your computer. See the specifications to find out about configuration of your computer. T
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 7 nN 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or ar
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 8 nN 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for at our site, you may call Sony directly. You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number Y
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Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations 9 nN 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. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard or the pointing devic
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Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations 10 nN ❑ 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
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Getting Started > 11 nN 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. Upon completion, connect one device (for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connectin
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 12 nN Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 36) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 106) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Charge indicator (page 18) H Disc drive indicator (page 18) I WIRELESS switch (page 59), (page 62) J WIRELESS indicator (page 18) K Media
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 13 nN A Num lock indicator (page 18) B Caps lock indicator (page 18) C Scroll lock indicator (page 18) D Touch pad (page 34) E Left button (page 34) F Right button (page 34) G S1 button (page 35) H VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 35) I Play/Pause button (page 35) J Stop button (page 35) K Previous track button (page 35) L Next track button (page 35) M AV MODE button (page 35)
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 14 nN Back A Battery connector
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 15 nN Right * A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 79) B Optical disc drive (page 37) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 37) E Manual eject hole (page 136) F Power button/Power indicator (page 18) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 16 nN Left A DC IN port (page 19) B Security slot C Air vent D Network (LAN) port (page 58) E Monitor port (page 70) F HDMI output port (page 73) G i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 81) H ExpressCard/34 slot (page 51)
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 17 nN Bottom A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 92)
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Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights 18 nN About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green while the computer is on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is turned off or enters Hibernate mode. Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illumi
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Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source 19 nN Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Using the AC Adapter While your computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet. ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. 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 i
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Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source 20 nN ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If you do not intend to use your computer for a long period of time, place the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 29).
