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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-TXN10 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................6 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................72 Connecting a Port Replicator .....................................................................................................................................73 Connecting External Speakers .................................................................................................................................
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................143 On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................144 On Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................188 Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................189 PC Cards ...........................................................................................................................................
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6 nN 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 Informat
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7 nN Before Use 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: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAI
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8 nN 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 yo
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9 nN Before Use ❑ 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 displa
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10 nN Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for the first time, do not connect any new hardware that did not originally 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, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer
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11 nN Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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12 nN Getting Started Front A Media Access indicator (page 18) * B Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot (page 48) C SD memory card/MultiMediaCard (MMC) slot (page 51) D LCD screen (page 144) E Keyboard (page 27) F Touch pad (page 29) G Fingerprint sensor (page 102) H WIRELESS switch (page 55) I Muting button (page 30) J Volume buttons (page 30) K Headphones jack (page 77) L Microphone jack (page 84) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high c
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13 nN Getting Started A AV MODE button (page 30) B Play/Pause button (page 30) C Stop button (page 30) D Previous track button (page 30) E Next track button (page 30) F Disc drive eject button (page 30) G Battery indicator (page 18) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) I Num lock indicator (page 18) J Caps lock indicator (page 18) K Scroll lock indicator (page 18) L Power button M Built-in speakers N Bluetooth indicator (page 18) O WIRELESS LAN indicator (page 18) * P WWAN indicator (page 18) Q
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14 nN Getting Started Back A Network (Ethernet) port (page 91) B Battery connector (page 21) C DC IN port (page 20) D i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 89)
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15 nN Getting Started Right A Optical disc drive (page 32) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 176) D Substitute drive eject button (page 32) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 78) * F WWAN antenna (page 55) If you do not intend to use the Wireless WAN functionality at all, you can detach the WWAN antenna. Once you have detached the WWAN antenna, be sure to put the supplied cover in place. Place the cover with a small groove upright, and push it until it clicks into pla
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16 nN Getting Started Left A Security slot * B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports (page 85) C PC Card slot (page 43) D PC Card release button (page 45) E Air vent F Modem port (page 54) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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17 nN Getting Started Bottom A Air vents B Port replicator connector (page 74) C Battery release latch (page 24)
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18 nN Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights. Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates when the power of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off. Battery e Illuminates when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is charging. Media Access Illuminates when d
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19 nN Getting Started Indicator Functions WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running. * Illuminates when the wireless WAN function is enabled. WIRELESS WAN * On selected models only.
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20 nN Getting Started 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 your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 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 or on the (optional) port replicator. ! T
