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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 ........................................... 18
Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 19
Using the Battery Pack................................................ 21
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 31
Using the Power Saving Modes .................................. 32
Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 35
Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 38
Using the Keyboard..................................................... 39
Using the Touch Pad................................................... 42
Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 43
Using the Quick Web Access Function ....................... 44
Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 46
Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 47
Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 55
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 62
Using the Internet........................................................ 66
Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 67
Using the Wireless LAN...............................................68
Using the Wireless WAN .............................................73
Using the BLUETOOTH Function................................78
Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................84
Using the TPM.............................................................89
Using Peripheral Devices..................................................99
Connecting a Port Replicator.....................................100
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........107
Connecting an External Display ................................108
Selecting Display Modes ...........................................116
Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................117
Connecting a USB Device .........................................119
Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................121
Selecting Performance Modes ..................................122
Setting the Password.................................................124
Using the VAIO Control Center .................................130
Using the VAIO Power Management.........................131
Changing the Display Language ...............................132
Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use....................133
Protecting the Hard Disk............................................135
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................136
Adding and Removing Memory .................................137