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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-NS300 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use.......................................................................... 4 Using Peripheral Devices..................................................58 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........59 Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 9 Connecting an External Display ..................................60 Selecting Display Modes .........................................
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3 nN Precautions....................................................................... 94 Floppy Disks ..............................................................138 Handling the LCD Screen ........................................... 95 Audio/Video ...............................................................139 Using the Power Source ............................................. 96 Memory Stick.............................................................141 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 state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. ® ® Information in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with t
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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 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 (Selected models only) — 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 y
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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://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries o
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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 (1). Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pa
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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. 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'
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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 Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Num lock indicator (page 18) D Caps lock indicator (page 18) E Scroll lock indicator (page 18) F Power button G LCD screen (page 95) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 30) J Touch pad (page 32)
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 13 nN A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D WIRELESS switch (page 54) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F SD memory card slot (page 48) G SD memory card indicator (page 18) H Power indicator (page 18) I Charge indicator (page 18) J Disc drive indicator (page 18) K Memory Stick indicator (page 18) * L Memory Stick slot (page 41) * Your computer supports both the standard
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 14 nN Back A DC IN port (page 19) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 53) C Modem port (page 51)
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 15 nN Right * A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 69) B Optical disc drive (page 35) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 35) E Manual eject hole (page 125) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 16 nN Left A Air vent B Monitor port (page 60) C Microphone jack (page 68) D Headphones jack (page 59) * E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 69) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 71) G ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports 17 nN Bottom A Battery connector (page 20) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 90)
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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 when the computer is on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off or in Hibernate mode. Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more information. Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while
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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 ✍ 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 into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer. ! The shape
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack 20 nN Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward.
