User manual SONY VAIO VGN-A600

[. . . ] Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn more about, and that information will be displayed in this main window. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. Go to the Sony Computing Support Web site to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which list your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For Sony software information, click Start and select Welcome to VAIO life. Page 1 Ergonomics and Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer. Page 2 Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should apply the following ergonomic considerations: Position of your computer -- Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. [. . . ] Select the program you want to use in this window, and click OK. Select a program in which to view your images. Click Start, and click Welcome to VAIO life. Click Movies, and select a program in which to view your images. Page 130 Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display (such as a computer monitor or a projector) to your computer. Page 131 Connecting a computer monitor Your computer can display images to the computer screen (LCD), to an external computer monitor, or to both the LCD and external monitor while your computer is on. To connect a computer monitor 1. Make sure the computer monitor is plugged into an AC outlet. Plug the display cable into the Monitor (VGA) port If it is not already on, turn on the computer monitor. Press the Fn+F7 keys to toggle the display between your computer, the monitor, or both the computer and monitor. on the computer. You cannot use the Monitor (VGA) port on your computer when a port replicator is connected to the computer. Use the Monitor (VGA) port on the port replicator instead. Page 132 Connecting a multimedia device Connecting a Com puter Monitor You can connect a multimedia device, such as a multimedia computer monitor or projector, to your computer. Connecting a multimedia device enables you to display images on your computer screen (LCD), the multimedia device, or both. For information on connecting a TV to your computer, see Playing DVDs. To connect a multimedia computer monitor or projector 1. Plug the device cable into the Monitor (VGA) port on your computer. If you are using a multimedia computer on your monitor, which has built-in speakers and a microphone, plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack computer to hear sound. To locate the Monitor port and Headphone jack, see "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Turn on the device (if it is not already on), and then turn on your computer. Connecting a Projector Page 133 4. Press the Fn+F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer, the monitor, or both. See Selecting a display for more information. See the guide that accompanied your projector for more information on its installation and use. Page 134 Selecting a display Your computer comes with a Plug and Display feature, which enables you to connect an external display to the computer and instantly view an image on the connected display. An external display can be a projector, computer monitor, or TV. When you connect an external display, the Plug and Display icon appears in the Windows® taskbar and the image appears on both the computer's LCD screen and the external display. Clicking the Plug and Display icon the Plug and Display settings. launches the VAIO Control Center display dialog box, where you can customize To switch the display between the computer screen (LCD), the external display, or both, use the Fn+F7 shortcut keys or the S1 button. See Using the S1 button for more information. Shortcut keys Result Fn+F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen (LCD), a connected external display, and both the LCD and an external display. You can also select the Setup option to adjust the Plug and Display settings. Select one display (LCD or an external display) when playing a DVD. When using a TV cable, connect the cable before you turn on the computer; otherwise, Fn+F7 will not work. You may not be able to display the computer screen (LCD) and an external display or projector at the same time, depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using. Plug and Display customizes the screen resolution to fit within the external display. [. . . ] Sonic Solutions Web site http://support. sonic. com/ SonicStage® Sony Electronics Inc. The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer. SonicStage software sports high-quality digital audio storage, a sleek player skin design, and audio CD burning capability. Web site http://www. sony. com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) SonicStage® Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc. Page 267 Use SonicStage® Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CD-R or CD-RW discs or audio files in WAV format. [. . . ]