Sony VGN-FE650G, VGN-FE660G, VGN-FE670G, VGN-FE680G, VGN-FE690, VGN-FE690G, VGN-FE690G B, VGN-FE690P, VGN-FE690P B User Guide
User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-FE600 Series
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Contents
Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6
Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................................10
Locating Controls and Ports.......................................................................................................................................11
About the Indicator Lights ..........................................................................................................................................18
Connecting a Power Source ......................................................................................................................................20
Using the Battery Pack ..............................................................................................................................................22
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely .......................................................................................................................27
Using Your VAIO Computer .............................................................................................................................................28
Using the Keyboard ...................................................................................................................................................29
Using the Touch Pad .................................................................................................................................................31
Using Special-function Buttons ..................................................................................................................................32
Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...................................................................................................................33
Using the Optical Disc Drive ......................................................................................................................................34
Using PC Cards .........................................................................................................................................................44
Using the ExpressCard Media ...................................................................................................................................47
Using the Memory Stick Media ..................................................................................................................................50
Using Other Memory Cards .......................................................................................................................................54
Using the Internet.......................................................................................................................................................57
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................58
Using the Bluetooth Functionality ..............................................................................................................................67
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Using Peripheral Devices .................................................................................................................................................74
Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station .....................................................................................................75
Connecting an External Display.................................................................................................................................84
Using the Multiple Monitors Function.........................................................................................................................93
Connecting an External Microphone..........................................................................................................................95
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................96
Connecting a Printer ..................................................................................................................................................99
Connecting an i.LINK Device ...................................................................................................................................100
Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...............................................................................................................................102
Customizing Your VAIO Computer ................................................................................................................................104
Setting the Password ...............................................................................................................................................105
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central .........................................................................................................107
Using the Power Saving Modes...............................................................................................................................108
Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ....................................................................................................113
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer....................................................................................................................................115
Adding and Removing Memory................................................................................................................................116
On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................123
On Using the Power Source ....................................................................................................................................124
On Handling Your Computer....................................................................................................................................125
On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...........................................................................................................127
On Handling Floppy Disks .......................................................................................................................................127
On Handling Discs ...................................................................................................................................................128
On Using the Battery Pack.......................................................................................................................................129
On Using Headphones.............................................................................................................................................130
On Handling Memory Stick Media............................................................................................................................130
On Handling the Hard Disk ......................................................................................................................................131
On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...................................................................................................................132
System Security .......................................................................................................................................................143
Bluetooth Technology ..............................................................................................................................................155
CDs and DVDs.........................................................................................................................................................159
PC Cards .................................................................................................................................................................175
Memory Stick Media ................................................................................................................................................177
Multi Function Bay Docking Station .........................................................................................................................179
Support Options .............................................................................................................................................................180
Sony Support Information ........................................................................................................................................180
Program Support Information...................................................................................................................................183
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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 includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
Printed Documentation
❑ Welcome mat — Contains an 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 describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer.
To view the online Specifications:
1Connect to the Internet.
2Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/
at http://www.sony.ca/support
for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin
American countries or areas.
❑ VAIO Recovery 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 on-screen guide:
1Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central.
2Click VAIO Documentation.
3Click VAI O Recovery Guide.
❑ MCE guide (Selected models only) — Provides information about using the Windows XP Media Center Edition
operating system.
To access this on-screen guide:
1Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central.
2Click VAI O Documentation.
3Click MCE guide.
for customers in USA,
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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
Getting Started
This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer.
!
Before the first computer startup, do not connect any new hardware that did not normally come with your computer. Make 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, external
hard disk drive, scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions.
❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 11)
❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18)
❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20)
❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 22)
❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27)
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Locating Controls and Ports
Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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Front
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A Built-in MOTION EYE camera
*1
(page 33)
B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18)
C LCD screen (page 123)
D Built-in speakers
E Keyboard (page 29)
F Touch pad (page 31)
G Power indicator (page 18)
H Battery indicator (page 18)
I Hard disk drive indicator (page 18)
J Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 18)
K LCD screen lid LOCK/RELEASE switch
Make sure to slide this switch to the LOCK position before
moving your computer.
L Headphones jack (page 83)
M Microphone jack (page 95)
N Built-in microphone (monaural)
O WIRELESS switch (page 58)
P WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18)
Q Bluetooth indicator
R Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media slot
*1
On selected models only.
*2
Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO
Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities.
*1
(page 18)
*2
(page 51)
Muting button (page 32)
A
B Muting indicator (page 18)
C VOL buttons (page 32)
D S1/S2 buttons (page 32)
E Num lock indicator (page 18)
F Caps lock indicator (page 18)
G Scroll lock indicator (page 18)
H Power button
I Power indicator (page 18)
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Back
A Air vent
B Battery connector (page 22)
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Right
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A PC Card release button (page 46)
B PC Card slot (page 44)
C ExpressCard
D i.LINK
E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports
F S VIDEO OUTPUT port
G Monitor (VGA) port
™
/34 slot*1 (page 47)
®
(IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 100)
*2
(page 96)
*3 *4
(page 89)
*4
(page 85)
H DC IN port (page 20)
*1
Referred to as the ExpressCard/34 slot hereinafter.
*2
Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
*3
Referred to as the S VIDEO OUT port hereinafter.
*4
Disabled when your computer is attached to the optional multi function bay
docking station.
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Left
A Modem port (page 57)
B Network (Ethernet) port (page 102)
C Optical disc drive (page 34)
D Drive eject button (page 34)/
Optical disc drive indicator (page 18)
E Manual eject hole (page 159)
F Security slot
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Bottom
Getting Started
A Multi function bay docking station connector (page 77)
B Air vents
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About the Indicator Lights
Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights.
IndicatorFunctions
Power 1Illuminates when the power of the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is
in Hibernate mode or off.
Battery eIlluminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery is running out of power, and
Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo
Muting %Illuminates when the volume is turned off.
Built-in MOTION EYE camera*Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use.
Optical disc driveIlluminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc. When the indicator is off, the optical disc is not
Hard disk
Num lock
Caps lock
Scroll lock
double-blinks when the battery is charging.
Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo
slot. (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.
being used.
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 Scr Lk key to change how you scroll the display. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock
indicator is off. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work
with all programs.
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IndicatorFunctions
Bluetooth
WIRELESS LANIlluminates when the wireless LAN function is running.
*On selected models only.
*
Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled.
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Connecting a Power Source
You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source for your computer.
Using the AC Adapter
✍
Use the computer only with the supplied AC adapter.
To use the AC adapter
1Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3).
2Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2).
3Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer or on the optional multi function bay
docking station.
!
The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the AC adapter.
Getting Started
✍
To disconnect the computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter.
Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.
If you do not use the computer for a long period of time, put the computer into Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 111). This power
saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming.
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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
1Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid.
2Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position.
3Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
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4Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer.
✍
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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This computer is designed to operate only with genuine Sony batteries.
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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
1Install the battery pack.
2Connect 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). When the battery is about 85% charged, the battery indicator turns off.
Battery indicator light statusMeaning
OnThe computer is using battery power.
BlinksThe battery is running out of power.
Double blinksThe battery is charging.
OffThe 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 the computer and install a fully charged
battery.
The battery pack supplied with the 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, the 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 the 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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Removing the Battery Pack
!
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the
computer is in Standby mode.
To remove the battery pack
1Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid.
2Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position.
3Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer.
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Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below.
To shut down your computer
1Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer.
2Click Start and then Turn Off Computer.
The Turn off computer window appears.
3Click Turn Off.
4Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off
automatically.
The power indicator light turns off.
Using Your VAIO Computer
This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer.
❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29)
❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31)
❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32)
❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 33)
❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 34)
❑ Using PC Cards (page 44)
❑ Using the ExpressCard Media (page 47)
❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 50)
❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 54)
❑ Using the Internet (page 57)
❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 58)
❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67)
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Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
✍
Some functions are not available until Windows is launched.
Combinations/FeatureFunctions
Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness controlAdjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen.
To increase lightness intensity, press Fn+F6 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6.
To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or <, or keep pressing Fn+F5.
Fn + /T (F7): display output
Fn + (F10): zoom
Toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to both.
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When the computer is attached to the optional multi function bay docking station, this shortcut key toggles
between your computer screen and the external display(s) connected to the docking station.
Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view.
✍
The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it is implemented by applying a lower resolution
to the computer screen with a higher resolution.
This key combination is disabled during video playback. Make sure to quit such software before pressing
the key combination.
This key combination may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by changing the
resolution.
The location and size of software windows may change when the screen view is magnified or the standard
view is restored because pressing this key combination changes the resolution.
When your computer's screen view is magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the
function and restores the standard view.
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Combinations/FeatureFunctions
Fn + (F12): Hibernate
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Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the
states of the system and the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system
power is turned off. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to turn on the
power.
For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 108).
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