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Contents
Before Use.......................................................................... 4
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5
Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 7
Getting Started.................................................................... 9
Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 10
About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 16
Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 17
Using the Battery Pack................................................ 19
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 25
Using the Power Saving Modes .................................. 26
Updating Your Computer ............................................ 28
Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 29
Using the Keyboard..................................................... 30
Using the Touch Pad................................................... 32
Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 33
Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 34
Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 35
Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 43
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 49
Using the Internet........................................................ 55
Using the Network (LAN).............................................56
Using the Wireless LAN...............................................57
Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................64
Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................70
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........71
Connecting an External Display ..................................72
Selecting Display Modes .............................................78
Using the Multiple Monitors Function ..........................79
Connecting an External Microphone ...........................81
Connecting a USB Device ...........................................82
Connecting an i.LINK Device.......................................84
Customizing Your VAIO Computer....................................86
Setting the Password...................................................87
Using the VAIO Control Center ...................................92
Using the VAIO Power Management...........................93
Changing the Display Language .................................94
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.......................................95
Adding and Removing Memory ...................................96