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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-A700 Series/VGN-FS600 Series
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nN 2 Contents Before Use ...............................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation...................................................................................................................................................................6 Ergonomic Considerations ...............................................................................................
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nN 3 Using Peripheral Devices.......................................................................................................................................................65 Connecting a Port Replicator ...........................................................................................................................................66 Using the Mouse (on Selected Models Only).........................................................................................................
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nN 4 Precautions ..........................................................................................................................................................................157 On Handling the LCD Screen.........................................................................................................................................158 On Using the Power Source.....................................................................................................................
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nN 5 Floppy Disks...................................................................................................................................................................199 PC Cards........................................................................................................................................................................200 Audio/Video.............................................................................................................................
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nN 6 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 contains printed information and user guides to read on your computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat — Contains overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information — Con
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nN 7 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 sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.
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nN 8 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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nN 9 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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nN 10 Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 24) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 25) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 26) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33)
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nN 11 Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The following illustrations may appear different from your model, depending on the country or area of your residency.
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nN 12 Getting Started VGN-A700 Series models Front A Mute button/indicator (page 38) B Volume buttons (page 38) C Brightness button (page 38) D Magnify screen button (page 38) E S1 button (page 38) F LCD screen (page 158) G Keyboard (page 35) H Touch pad (page 37) I Power indicator (page 24) J Battery indicator (page 24) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 24) L Optical disc drive indicator (page 24) * M Memory Stick media slot (page 52) N Memory Stick media indicator (page 24) O WIRELESS switch (
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nN 13 Getting Started A Speakers B Num lock indicator (page 24) C Caps lock indicator (page 24) D Scroll lock indicator (page 24) E Power button F Auto luminance sensor (page 38)
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nN 14 Getting Started Back A DC In port (page 25) * B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 116) C Network (Ethernet) port (page 123) D AV Out jack (page 104) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 100) F Air vent * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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nN 15 Getting Started Right A Drive eject button (page 40) B Optical disc drive (page 40) C Drive eject button (page 40) D Manual eject hole (page 186) E Modem port (page 56) ✍ You can use either drive eject button to eject the optical disc drive tray. The drive eject button located next to the optical disc drive functions only with the Microsoft Windows operating system.
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nN 16 Getting Started Left A Microphone jack (page 115) B Headphones jack (page 91) ® C i.LINK (IEEE1394) S400 port (page 121) * D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 116) E PC Card slot (page 48) F PC Card eject button (page 48) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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nN 17 Getting Started Bottom A AV station/port replicator connector (page 66) B Air vents C LOCK/UNLOCK switch (page 26) D RELEASE switch (page 26) E Battery bay (page 26) * F CONNECT button (page 87) * On selected models with wireless mouse functionality.
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nN 18 Getting Started VGN-FS600 Series models Front A LCD screen (page 158) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 35) D Touch pad (page 37) E Power indicator (page 24) F Battery indicator (page 24) G Hard disk drive indicator (page 24) H Memory Stick media indicator (page 24) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (on selected models only) (page 57) J WIRELESS LAN indicator (on selected models only) (page 24) K Headphones jack (page 91) L Microphone jack (page 115)
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nN 19 Getting Started A Display lock latch B S1 button (page 38) C S2 button (page 38) D Num lock indicator (page 24) E Caps lock indicator (page 24) F Scroll lock indicator (page 24) G Power button
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nN 20 Getting Started Back A Air vent B Battery connector (page 26)
