ManualTable of ContentsWelcome1Powering Your Computer2Using AC Power3Connecting the AC adapter4Turning on the computer5Using the Battery6Inserting a battery7Removing a battery8Using a second battery9Locating battery information11Charging a battery13Notes on batteries14Frequently asked questions15Conserving Battery Power16Using power saving modes17Using PowerPanel utility18Frequently asked questions21Internet and Network Connections22Internet Connections23Setting up a dial-up Internet connection24Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection25Customizing your Internet connection26Frequently asked questions27Network Connections28Using Ethernet and dial-up connections29Using wireless network connections31Checking your network connection status36Frequently asked questions37Connecting Another VAIO Computer38Connecting VAIO computers39Disconnecting VAIO computers40Frequently asked questions41CDs and DVDs42Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs43Copying and Playing CDs45Playing CDs46Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R48Copying and Playing DVDs50Connecting your computer to a TV51Playing DVDs on a TV52Disconnecting your computer from a TV53Playing DVDs on your computer54Copying files to DVDs55Frequently asked questions56Printer Connections59Printing With Your Computer60Connecting a printer61Disconnecting a printer63Frequently asked questions64Computer Features65Using the Touch Pad66Describing the touch pad67Customizing the touch pad68Frequently asked questions69Using Memory Stick Media70Selecting Memory Stick media71Inserting Memory Stick media72Viewing the contents73Write-protecting Memory Stick media74Formatting Memory Stick media75Removing Memory Stick media76Frequently asked questions77Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option78Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats79Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs80Mice and Keyboards81Using the Keyboard82Key locations and descriptions83Combinations and functions with the Windows key84Indicator Lights85Combinations and functions with the Fn key86Connecting External Mice and Keyboards87Connecting a mouse or keyboard88Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard90Frequently asked questions91Floppy Disk and PC Card Connections92Using a Floppy Disk Drive93Connecting a floppy disk drive94Inserting and removing floppy disks95Protecting floppy disks96Disconnecting a floppy disk drive97Storing a floppy disk drive98Frequently asked questions99Using PC Cards100Inserting PC Cards101Removing PC Cards102Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives103Frequently asked questions105Port Replicators106Locating Ports and Jacks107Connecting a Port Replicator108Disconnecting a Port Replicator109Audio and Video Connections110Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders111Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder112Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder113Using a digital video camera recorder114Frequently asked questions115Using Computer Monitors and Projectors116Connecting a computer monitor117Connecting a multimedia device118Selecting a display119Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector120Using Speakers121Connecting speakers122Disconnecting speakers123Adjusting the volume124Enabling the audio feature125Frequently asked questions126Using Microphones127Connecting a microphone128Disconnecting a microphone129Using a microphone to record sound130Frequently asked questions131Preinstalled Programs132Programs On Your Computer133Programs overview134Frequently asked questions141DVgate Program Notes142Recording images to a digital video device143Adjusting image resolution144Saving to your hard disk145Program Support Information146Memory Upgrades150Precautions and procedures151Typical expansion memory configuration152Removing and installing memory modules153Confirming added memory capacity155Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs156Application and System Recovery CDs157Using Your Recovery CDs158Using the Application Recovery CDs159Using the System Recovery CDs161Troubleshooting163Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)164Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000)167Support Options170Size: 4.41 MBPages: 170Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsNotice to Users5FCC Part 689FCC Radio Frequency Exposure (United States)10IC RSS-210 (Canada)10Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (UnitedStates)10Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)11RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES11RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM11AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA13CD-RW/DVD Drive Laser Diode Properties13DVD±RW Drive Laser Diode Properties14Setting Up15Unpacking Your Computer16Documents16Recovery CDs17Applying Ergonomics18Getting Started25Turning On Your Computer26Using the Touch Pad30Describing the touch pad30Expanding Your Computing Power39Upgrading Memory40Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs41Application and System Recovery CDs42Using Your Recovery CDs42Using the Application Recovery CDs42Using the System Recovery CDs45Caring for Your Computer49Storing Your Computer50Using Cables and Connections50Cleaning Your Computer51Handling the LCD Screen51Troubleshooting53Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)54Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000)59Support Options63Size: 2.37 MBPages: 68Language: EnglishOpen manual