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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-S400 Series/VGN-T300 Series
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Contents
Before Use ...............................................................................................................................................................................6
Ergonomic Considerations.................................................................................................................................................8
Getting Started .......................................................................................................................................................................10
Locating Controls and Ports.............................................................................................................................................11
About the Indicator Lights ................................................................................................................................................23
Connecting a Power Source ............................................................................................................................................24
Using the Battery Pack.....................................................................................................................................................25
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely .............................................................................................................................31
Using Your VAIO Computer ...................................................................................................................................................32
Using the Keyboard..........................................................................................................................................................33
Using the Touch Pad........................................................................................................................................................36
Using Special-function Buttons ........................................................................................................................................37
Using the Optical Disc Drive ............................................................................................................................................39
Using PC Cards ...............................................................................................................................................................47
Using the Memory Stick Media ........................................................................................................................................52
Using the Internet.............................................................................................................................................................56
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...........................................................................................................................................57
Using the Bluetooth Functionality (on Selected Models Only) .........................................................................................66
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Using Peripheral Devices.......................................................................................................................................................73
Connecting a Port Replicator ...........................................................................................................................................74
Connecting External Speakers.........................................................................................................................................82
Connecting an External Display.......................................................................................................................................83
Selecting Display Modes..................................................................................................................................................87
Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...............................................................................................................................90
Connecting an External Microphone ................................................................................................................................93
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device............................................................................................................94
Connecting a Printer ........................................................................................................................................................97
Connecting an i.LINK Device ...........................................................................................................................................99
Connecting to a Network (LAN) .....................................................................................................................................101
Customizing Your VAIO Computer ......................................................................................................................................103
Setting the Password .....................................................................................................................................................104
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center....................................................................................................106
Using the Power Saving Modes.....................................................................................................................................109
Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ..........................................................................................................114
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer..........................................................................................................................................119
Adding and Removing Memory......................................................................................................................................120
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Precautions ..........................................................................................................................................................................137
On Handling the LCD Screen.........................................................................................................................................138
On Using the Power Source...........................................................................................................................................139
On Handling Your Computer..........................................................................................................................................140
On Handling Floppy Disks..............................................................................................................................................142
On Handling Discs .........................................................................................................................................................143
On Using the Battery Pack.............................................................................................................................................144
On Using Headphones...................................................................................................................................................145
On Handling Memory Stick Media..................................................................................................................................145
On Handling the Hard Disk ............................................................................................................................................146
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................................147
Computer .......................................................................................................................................................................148
System Security .............................................................................................................................................................158
Battery............................................................................................................................................................................160
Internet ...........................................................................................................................................................................162
Networking .....................................................................................................................................................................164
Bluetooth Technology ....................................................................................................................................................166
CDs and DVDs...............................................................................................................................................................171
Display ...........................................................................................................................................................................174
Printing ...........................................................................................................................................................................176
Microphone ....................................................................................................................................................................177
Mouse ............................................................................................................................................................................178
Speakers ........................................................................................................................................................................179
Touch Pad......................................................................................................................................................................180
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Keyboard........................................................................................................................................................................182
Floppy Disks...................................................................................................................................................................183
PC Cards........................................................................................................................................................................184
Audio/Video....................................................................................................................................................................185
Memory Stick Media.......................................................................................................................................................186
Peripherals .....................................................................................................................................................................187
Support Options ...................................................................................................................................................................188
Sony Support Information ..............................................................................................................................................188
Program Support Information.........................................................................................................................................191
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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
/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 http:/
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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 23) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 24) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 25) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 31)
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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.
VGN-S400 Series models
Front
A S1 button (page 37) B S2 button (page 37) C Num lock indicator (page 23) D Caps lock indicator (page 23) E Scroll lock indicator (page 23) F LCD screen (page 138) G Keyboard (page 33) H Touch pad (page 36) I Power indicator (page 23) J Battery indicator (page 23) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 23) L Optical disc drive indicator (page 23) M Memory Stick media indicator (page 23)
N WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator O Bluetooth indicator P WIRELESS switch
* Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities are available on selected models
only.
*
(page 23)
*
(page 23)
*
(page 23)
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A Speakers B Power button C Optical disc drive (page 39) D Manual eject hole (page 171) E Drive eject button (page 39)
F Memory Stick media slot G Air vent
* Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO
high speed and high capacity capabilities.
*
(page 52)
Back
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A Battery connector (page 25)
Right
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A i.LINK
®
(IEEE1394) S400 port (page 99)
B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports C Air vent D DC In port (page 24)
* Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
*
(page 94)
Left
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A Network (Ethernet) port (page 101) B Modem port (page 56) C Microphone jack (page 93) D Headphones jack (page 82) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 83) F PC Card slot (page 47) G PC Card eject button (page 47)
Bottom
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A Port replicator connector (page 74) B Air vents
VGN-T300 Series models
Front
A LCD screen (page 138) B Power button/indicator C Keyboard (page 33) D Touch pad (page 36) E SOUND EFFECT indicator (page 23) F Mute indicator (page 23) G Bluetooth indicator (page 23)
H WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 23) J WIRELESS switch (page 57) K Speakers L Headphones jack (page 82) M Microphone jack (page 93) N Mute/SOUND EFFECT button (page 37) O Volume buttons (page 37)
* On models sold in USA only.
*
(page 23)
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A Battery indicator (page 23) B Hard disk drive indicator (page 23) C Memory Stick media indicator (page 23) D Num lock indicator (page 23) E Caps lock indicator (page 23) F Scroll lock indicator (page 23) G DVD button (page 37) H Play/Pause button (page 37) I Stop button (page 37) J Previous track button (page 37) K Next track button (page 37)
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Back
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A DC In port (page 24) B Battery connector (page 25)
Right
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A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Manual eject hole (page 171) C Drive eject button (page 39) D Modem port (page 56) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 101)
Left
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A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports
*1
(page 94)
B Monitor (VGA) port (page 83) C i.LINK
®
(IEEE1394) S400 port (page 99)
D Air vent E PC Card eject button (page 47) F PC Card slot (page 47)
G Memory Stick media slot
*1
Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
*2
Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO high speed and high capacity capabilities.
*2
(page 52)
Bottom
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Getting Started
A Port replicator connector (page 74) B Release latch (page 25) C Air vent
Getting Started
About the Indicator Lights
Indicator Functions
Power 1 Illuminates when the power to 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 %
SOUND EFFECT
Hard disk
Num Lock
Caps Lock
Scroll Lock
Bluetooth WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running.
WIRELESS WAN
* 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 SOUND EFFECT function is activated.
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.
Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled.
Illuminates when the wireless WAN function is running.
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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 112). 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-S400 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.
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Getting Started
4 Slide the lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer.
VGN-T300 Series models
1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
✍
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.
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Getting Started
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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Removing the Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack
VGN-S400 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 and hold the release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
VGN-T300 Series models
1 Turn off your computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide and hold the release latch (1) and slide the battery away from the computer.
✍
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.
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