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nN 2 Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...24 Connecting a Power Source ...25 Using the Battery Pack...26 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard...35 Using the Touch Pad...37 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) ...47 Using PC Cards ...48 Using the Memory Stick Media ...52 Using the Internet...56 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...57
nN 2 Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...24 Connecting a Power Source ...25 Using the Battery Pack...26 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard...35 Using the Touch Pad...37 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...40 Using the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) ...47 Using PC Cards ...48 Using the Memory Stick Media ...52 Using the Internet...56 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...57
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nN 4 Precautions ...157 On Handling the LCD Screen...158 On Using the Power Source...159 On Handling Your Computer...160 On Handling Floppy Disks...162 On Handling Discs ...163 On Using the Battery Pack...164 On Using Headphones...165 On Handling Memory Stick Media...165 On Handling the Hard Disk ...166 Troubleshooting ...167 Computer ...168 System Security ...178 Battery ...180 Internet ...182 Networking ...184 CDs and DVDs...186 Display ...189 Printing ...192 Microphone ...193 Mouse ...194 Speakers ...195 Touch Pad...196 Keyboard ...198
nN 4 Precautions ...157 On Handling the LCD Screen...158 On Using the Power Source...159 On Handling Your Computer...160 On Handling Floppy Disks...162 On Handling Discs ...163 On Using the Battery Pack...164 On Using Headphones...165 On Handling Memory Stick Media...165 On Handling the Hard Disk ...166 Troubleshooting ...167 Computer ...168 System Security ...178 Battery ...180 Internet ...182 Networking ...184 CDs and DVDs...186 Display ...189 Printing ...192 Microphone ...193 Mouse ...194 Speakers ...195 Touch Pad...196 Keyboard ...198
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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) 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) nN 10 Getting Started
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VGN-A700 Series models Front nN 12 Getting Started 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...
VGN-A700 Series models Front nN 12 Getting Started 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...
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Bottom nN 17 Getting Started 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.
Bottom nN 17 Getting Started 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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VGN-FS600 Series models Front nN 18 Getting Started 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)
VGN-FS600 Series models Front nN 18 Getting Started 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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... mode or off. Illuminates when data is read from or written to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . nN 24 Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Pro/Duo Optical disc drive * Mute % * Brightness 8 * Hard disk Num Lock ... not enter Standby mode or turn off , the Memory Stick media is charging. Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and doubleblinks when the battery is not being used . When the indicator is in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is off . Do not enter Standby mode...
... mode or off. Illuminates when data is read from or written to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . nN 24 Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick Pro/Duo Optical disc drive * Mute % * Brightness 8 * Hard disk Num Lock ... not enter Standby mode or turn off , the Memory Stick media is charging. Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and doubleblinks when the battery is not being used . When the indicator is in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is off . Do not enter Standby mode...
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... computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode saves you do not use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Connecting a Power Source You can use the AC adapter for a long period of time, put your computer into the DC In...
... computer. Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode saves you do not use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Connecting a Power Source You can use the AC adapter for a long period of time, put your computer into the DC In...
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nN 26 Getting Started 4 Remove the battery compartment cover. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the LOCK/UNLOCK switch (1) on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the RELEASE switch (2) on the bottom of purchase. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack VGN-A700 Series models 1 Turn off your computer is not fully charged at the time of the computer to the RELEASE position.
nN 26 Getting Started 4 Remove the battery compartment cover. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the LOCK/UNLOCK switch (1) on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the RELEASE switch (2) on the bottom of purchase. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack VGN-A700 Series models 1 Turn off your computer is not fully charged at the time of the computer to the RELEASE position.
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5 Slide the battery in the battery compartment cover. nN 27 Getting Started 6 Turn over the battery attached to the battery compartment cover. 7 Insert the tab on the battery compartment cover into the notch, and push the battery down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 8 Slide the LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer.
5 Slide the battery in the battery compartment cover. nN 27 Getting Started 6 Turn over the battery attached to the battery compartment cover. 7 Insert the tab on the battery compartment cover into the notch, and push the battery down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 8 Slide the LOCK/UNLOCK switch to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer.
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nN 28 Getting Started 4 Slide the lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer. ✍ When the computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! VGN-FS600 Series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery into place.
nN 28 Getting Started 4 Slide the lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer. ✍ When the computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. This computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! VGN-FS600 Series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery into place.
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The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). The battery is running out of purchase. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using AC power. The battery is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The computer is using battery power. nN 29 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power.
The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). The battery is running out of purchase. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double blinks Off Meaning The computer is using AC power. The battery is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. The computer is using battery power. nN 29 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power.
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...avoid loss of data, you should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is directly connected to AC power. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. When the computer is running out of data when using... the computer. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using battery power, you will lose any time. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your data frequently and manually activate a...
...avoid loss of data, you should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is directly connected to AC power. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. When the computer is running out of data when using... the computer. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using battery power, you will lose any time. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your data frequently and manually activate a...
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... diagonally into the notches and push the cover into the compartment until it from the battery compartment cover. 6 Insert the two tabs on the battery compartment cover to the RELEASE position. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack VGN-A700 Series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide...
... diagonally into the notches and push the cover into the compartment until it from the battery compartment cover. 6 Insert the two tabs on the battery compartment cover to the RELEASE position. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack VGN-A700 Series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide...
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VGN-FS600 Series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode. nN 32 Getting Started ✍ You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer.
VGN-FS600 Series models 1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode. nN 32 Getting Started ✍ You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer.
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Because the maximum writing speed to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is supported on VGN-A700 Series models but does not support 8cm disc writing. See the online Specifications sheet for more information... of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use of the disc. nN 42 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may ... To complete this may cause the computer to power your computer or make the data on a disc readable on VGN-FS600 Series models.
Because the maximum writing speed to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is supported on VGN-A700 Series models but does not support 8cm disc writing. See the online Specifications sheet for more information... of the disc irreparably. ❑ Connect and use of the disc. nN 42 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged. ❑ Some DVD players and computer's DVD drives may ... To complete this may cause the computer to power your computer or make the data on a disc readable on VGN-FS600 Series models.
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...the Mouse (on a piece of glass or other transparent material; C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between your VAIO computer and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). this can use... the mouse anywhere you save battery power. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to turn the mouse on the environment. This will help you feel comfortable within a range ...
...the Mouse (on a piece of glass or other transparent material; C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between your VAIO computer and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). this can use... the mouse anywhere you save battery power. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to turn the mouse on the environment. This will help you feel comfortable within a range ...
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To connect the wireless mouse 1 Insert the two specific AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press the CONNECT button (1) on the computer. nN 88 Using Peripheral Devices Before You Use the Mouse Before using the wireless mouse, you must establish communication between the computer and the mouse.
To connect the wireless mouse 1 Insert the two specific AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press the CONNECT button (1) on the computer. nN 88 Using Peripheral Devices Before You Use the Mouse Before using the wireless mouse, you must establish communication between the computer and the mouse.
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... need to be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button. If your computer. They are supplied with your wireless mouse is not being used for use ... "For mouse" on the packaging. Communication between the wireless mouse and the computer should now be established. ✍ Step 3 and 4 must be replaced. Two AA batteries, specific for an extended period of each other. nN 89 Using Peripheral Devices 4 Turn over the wireless mouse, slide the power switch to avoid possible...
... need to be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button. If your computer. They are supplied with your wireless mouse is not being used for use ... "For mouse" on the packaging. Communication between the wireless mouse and the computer should now be established. ✍ Step 3 and 4 must be replaced. Two AA batteries, specific for an extended period of each other. nN 89 Using Peripheral Devices 4 Turn over the wireless mouse, slide the power switch to avoid possible...