Sony VPCS12 Series Laptop User Manual


 
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Contents
Before Use.......................................................................... 4
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5
Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 8
Getting Started.................................................................. 10
Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 11
About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 16
Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 17
Using the Battery Pack................................................ 19
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 26
Using the Power Saving Modes .................................. 27
Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30
Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 32
Using the Keyboard..................................................... 33
Using the Touch Pad................................................... 36
Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 37
Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 38
Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 39
Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 47
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 54
Using the Internet........................................................ 61
Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 62
Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 63
Using the Wireless WAN .............................................68
Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................72
Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................78
Using Peripheral Devices..................................................85
Connecting a Docking Station .....................................86
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........94
Connecting an External Display ..................................95
Selecting Display Modes ...........................................100
Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................101
Connecting an External Microphone .........................103
Connecting a USB Device .........................................104
Connecting an i.LINK Device.....................................106
Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................108
Setting the Password.................................................109
Using Intel(R) VT .......................................................120
Using the VAIO Control Center .................................121
Using the VAIO Power Management.........................122
Changing the Display Language ...............................123
Protecting the Hard Disk............................................124
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................125
Adding and Removing Memory .................................126