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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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... computer - Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. nN 8 Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments: ❑...
... computer - Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. nN 8 Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments: ❑...
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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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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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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 37) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 40) ❑ Using the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) (page 47) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 56) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 57) nN 34 Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 37) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 40) ❑ Using the TV Function (on Selected Models Only) (page 47) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 56) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 57) nN 34 Using Your VAIO Computer
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nN 35 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. For more information on the standard keys, see Windows Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link.
nN 35 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. For more information on the standard keys, see Windows Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link.
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... place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. nN 37 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, your finger along the bottom to scroll vertically. Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description...
... place the pointer (2) on the screen using the touch pad. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. nN 37 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, your finger along the bottom to scroll vertically. Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description...
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nN 148 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer To change or add a memory module to the memory module underneath the keyboard 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the two screws next to the memory slot. 5 Turn over the computer upside down and open the LCD screen lid.
nN 148 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer To change or add a memory module to the memory module underneath the keyboard 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the two screws next to the memory slot. 5 Turn over the computer upside down and open the LCD screen lid.
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Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard. nN 149 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Introduce a sharp object (such as a fine screwdriver) between the keys indicated on the picture (1) and push gently upwards. 7 Lift the keyboard from the touch pad side, turn it over the indicators, and gently prop it up against the LCD display.
Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard. nN 149 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Introduce a sharp object (such as a fine screwdriver) between the keys indicated on the picture (1) and push gently upwards. 7 Lift the keyboard from the touch pad side, turn it over the indicators, and gently prop it up against the LCD display.
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nN 152 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 13 Close the LCD screen lid and turn over the computer upside down. 14 Close the memory module compartment cover and then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer. 15 Reinstall the battery and turn on the computer. 12 Gently replace the keyboard and then press it into the computer.
nN 152 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 13 Close the LCD screen lid and turn over the computer upside down. 14 Close the memory module compartment cover and then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer. 15 Reinstall the battery and turn on the computer. 12 Gently replace the keyboard and then press it into the computer.
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Many problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Computer (page 168) ...10065; Printing (page 192) ❑ Microphone (page 193) ❑ Mouse (page 194) ❑ Speakers (page 195) ❑ Touch Pad (page 196) ❑ Keyboard (page 198) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 199) ❑ PC Cards (page 200) ❑ Audio/Video (page 201) ❑ Memory Stick Media (page 202)...
Many problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Computer (page 168) ...10065; Printing (page 192) ❑ Microphone (page 193) ❑ Mouse (page 194) ❑ Speakers (page 195) ❑ Touch Pad (page 196) ❑ Keyboard (page 198) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 199) ❑ PC Cards (page 200) ❑ Audio/Video (page 201) ❑ Memory Stick Media (page 202)...
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... write to CD? ❑ Do not launch any software application or allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Do not use the keyboard. ❑ Do not use the computer for this CD-ROM device check box, if it is in DVD recorder (DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW...
... write to CD? ❑ Do not launch any software application or allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Do not use the keyboard. ❑ Do not use the computer for this CD-ROM device check box, if it is in DVD recorder (DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW...
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...the Windows setup, the key configuration will be activated. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I, O, P, J, K, L, M, and so on, the Num Lk key may be mismatched. ❑ To change the keyboard configuration, follow these characters. If the Num Lock indicator is on, press the Num... Lk key to turn it off . What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? Check that the Num Lock indicator is off before entering these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date, Time, Language ...
...the Windows setup, the key configuration will be activated. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I, O, P, J, K, L, M, and so on, the Num Lk key may be mismatched. ❑ To change the keyboard configuration, follow these characters. If the Num Lock indicator is on, press the Num... Lk key to turn it off . What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? Check that the Num Lock indicator is off before entering these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date, Time, Language ...