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VAIO VGN-A700
User Manual
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Sony VAIO VGN-A700 User Manual

User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-A700 Series/VGN-FS600 Series
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Contents
Before Use ...............................................................................................................................................................................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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Using Peripheral Devices.......................................................................................................................................................65
Connecting a Port Replicator ...........................................................................................................................................66
Using the Mouse (on Selected Models Only)...................................................................................................................87
Connecting External Speakers.........................................................................................................................................91
Using the Remote Commander........................................................................................................................................97
Connecting an External Display.....................................................................................................................................100
Selecting Display Modes................................................................................................................................................108
Using the Multiple Monitors Function .............................................................................................................................111
Connecting an External Microphone ..............................................................................................................................115
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device..........................................................................................................116
Connecting a Printer ......................................................................................................................................................119
Connecting an i.LINK Device .........................................................................................................................................121
Connecting to a Network (LAN) .....................................................................................................................................123
Customizing Your VAIO Computer ......................................................................................................................................125
Setting the Password .....................................................................................................................................................126
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center....................................................................................................131
Using the Power Saving Modes.....................................................................................................................................133
Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ..........................................................................................................138
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer..........................................................................................................................................142
Adding and Removing Memory......................................................................................................................................143
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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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Floppy Disks...................................................................................................................................................................199
PC Cards........................................................................................................................................................................200
Audio/Video....................................................................................................................................................................201
Memory Stick Media.......................................................................................................................................................202
Peripherals .....................................................................................................................................................................203
Support Options ...................................................................................................................................................................204
Sony Support Information ..............................................................................................................................................204
Program Support Information.........................................................................................................................................207
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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 — Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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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.com/pcsupport
http://kdb.sony-latin.com/
for customers in Latin American countries or areas.
❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide — Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and
drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this online software information:
1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. 2 Click the Categories tab and then the Documentation folder. 3 Click Recovery Guide.
for customers in USA and Canada, or at
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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 your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Have breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons.
❑ Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor.
A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards.
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❑ 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 display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.
❑ Positioning an external display – When using an external display, set the display at a comfortable viewing distance. Make
sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor.
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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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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Getting Started
VGN-A700 Series models
Front
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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 N Memory Stick media indicator (page 24) O WIRELESS switch (page 57) P WIRELESS LAN indicator (page 24)
* Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick Pro
high speed and high capacity capabilities.
*
(page 52)
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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Back
A DC In port (page 25) B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports
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.
*
(page 116)
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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)
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✍
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.
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 E PC Card slot (page 48) F PC Card eject button (page 48)
* Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
*
(page 116)
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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
* On selected models with wireless mouse functionality.
*
(page 87)
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Getting Started
VGN-FS600 Series models
Front
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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)
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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Getting Started
Back
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Getting Started
A Air vent B Battery connector (page 26)
Right
Getting Started
A PC Card eject button (page 48) B PC Card slot (page 48)
C i.LINK D Memory Stick media slot E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports
®
(IEEE1394) S400 port (page 121)
*1
(page 52)
*2
(page 116)
F Monitor (VGA) port (page 100) G DC In port (page 25)
*1
Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO high speed and high capacity capabilities.
*2
Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Left
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A Network (Ethernet) port (page 123) B Modem port (page 56) C Optical disc drive (page 40) D Manual eject hole (page 186) E Drive eject button (page 40)
Bottom
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Getting Started
A Port replicator connector (page 66) B Air vents
Getting Started
About the Indicator Lights
Indicator Functions
Power 1 Illuminates when the power of the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in
Battery e Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery is running out of power, and double-
Memory Stick Pro/Duo
Optical disc drive
Mute %
Brightness 8
Hard disk
Num Lock
Caps Lock
Scroll Lock
WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running.
* On selected models only.
*
*
*
Hibernate mode or off.
blinks when the battery is charging.
Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is not being used.
Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc. When the indicator is off, the optical disc is not being used.
Illuminates when the volume is turned off.
Illuminates when the screen is on maximum brightness intensity.
Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.
Press the Num LK key to activate the numeric keypad. Press it a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is off.
Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in uppercase. Letters appear in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is on. Press the key a second time to turn off the indicator. Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off.
Press the Scroll Lock key to change how you scroll the display. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off. The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs.
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Connecting a Power Source
You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.
Using the AC Adapter
To use the AC adapter
1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into the DC In port (4) on the computer.
!
The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter.
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Getting Started
✍
Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter.
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 use the AC adapter for a long period of time, put your computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 136). This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down in the normal way.
Using the Battery Pack
The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
Installing the Battery Pack
To install the battery pack
VGN-A700 Series models
1 Turn off 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 the computer to the RELEASE position.
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Getting Started
4 Remove the battery compartment cover.
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Getting Started
5 Slide the battery in the battery compartment cover.
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.
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 the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
4 Slide the lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer.
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Getting Started
✍
When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet.
!
This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
To charge the battery pack
1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges).
Battery indicator light status Meaning
On The computer is using battery power.
Blinks The battery is running out of power.
Double blinks The battery is charging.
Off The computer is using AC power.
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✍
When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicator lights blink.
Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.
If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery.
The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life.
The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When the battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing.
For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Standby or Hibernate. If
the battery wears out when your computer enters Standby mode, you will lose any unsaved data. Going back to the previous work state is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently.
When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet.
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