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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-P500 Series
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2 nN Contents Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6 Documentation.............................................................................................................................................................7 Ergonomic Considerations............................................................................................................
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3 nN Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................61 Using the Noise Canceling Headphones ...................................................................................................................62 Connecting a Display/LAN Adapter ...........................................................................................................................68 Connectin
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4 nN Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................104 Handling the LCD Screen ........................................................................................................................................105 Using the Power Source ................................................................................................................................
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5 nN Speakers..................................................................................................................................................................149 Pointing Device ........................................................................................................................................................151 Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................
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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 experience. ! External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer.
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7 nN Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide — Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information — Contains safety guidelines and owner information. ❑ Instant Mode — Provides a guide to use the Instant Mode.
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8 nN Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) — Explains features of your computer. It also includes information on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications — The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2
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9 nN Before Use ™ ®* ❑ SmartWi Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) — Provides information about setting up Bluetooth , * * wireless LAN, GPS , and wireless WAN functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * Available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions.
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10 nN Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user gui
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11 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 for 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
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12 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 level of the display as well. ❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effic
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13 nN Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Be 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 manufacturers' in
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14 nN Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A WIRELESS switch (page 52) B WIRELESS indicator (page 19) C SD memory card slot (page 45) D Media Access indicator (page 19) *1 E Memory Stick slot (page 40) F Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) G Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 37) H LCD screen (page 105) I Built-in microphone (monaural) J Keyboard (page 30) K Power switch L Power indicator (page 1
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15 nN Getting Started A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Pointing stick (page 32) C Left button (page 32) D Center button (page 32) E Right button (page 32) F Window arrangement button (S2 button) (page 34) G XMB (Xross Media Bar) button (S1 button) (page 34) H Num lock indicator (page 19) I Caps lock indicator (page 19) J Scroll lock indicator (page 19)
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16 nN Getting Started Back A Battery connector (page 21)
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17 nN Getting Started Right * A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 78) B I/O port (page 69) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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18 nN Getting Started Left A DC IN port (page 20) * B Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port (page 78) C Headphones jack (page 62), (page 72) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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19 nN Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Functions Power 1 Illuminates in green when the computer is on, blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off or in Hibernate mode. Illuminates while the battery pack is charging. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 23) for more information. Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE came
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20 nN Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. 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 connected to the AC adapter (3) into the DC IN port (4) on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer completel
