User GuideTable of ContentsWelcome7Powering Your Computer9Using AC Power10Connecting the AC adapter10Turning on the computer11Using the Battery13Inserting a battery13Removing a battery14Displaying battery information15Displaying battery information17Charging a battery19Notes on batteries20Frequently asked questions21Conserving Battery Power22Using power saving modes22Using PowerPanel utility23Frequently asked questions27Internet and Network Connections29Internet Connections30Setting up a dial-up Internet connection30Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection32Customizing your Internet connection34Frequently asked questions35Network Connections36Using Ethernet and dial-up connections36Using wireless LAN connections38Checking your network connection status41Frequently asked questions41Connecting Another VAIO Computer44Frequently asked questions46CDs, DVDs, and Optical Drives47Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs48Copying and Playing CDs50Playing CDs50Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R51Playing DVDs52Watching DVDs on your computer52Frequently asked questions53Printer Connections57Printing With Your Computer58Connecting a printer58Disconnecting a printer60Frequently asked questions61Computer Features63Using the Keyboard64Key locations and descriptions64Combinations and functions with the Windows key66Indicators67Combinations and functions with the Fn key68Using the Touch Pad70Describing the touch pad70Customizing the touch pad71Frequently asked questions72Using Jog Dial Control74Using VAIO Action Setup74Locating the Jog Dial Control75Using launcher mode75Using guide mode76Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony programs77Using the Jog Dial Control with other programs77Setting the timer78Using Memory Stick Media79Selecting Memory Stick media79Inserting Memory Stick media80Viewing the contents80Write-protecting Memory Stick media81Formatting Memory Stick media81Removing Memory Stick media82Frequently asked questions83Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs85Connecting Mice and Keyboards87Using External Mice and Keyboards88Connecting a mouse or keyboard88Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard90Frequently asked questions90Floppy Disk Drives and PC Cards93Using Floppy Disk Drives94Inserting and removing floppy disks94Notes on handling floppy disks95Disconnecting a floppy disk drive95Frequently asked questions96Using PC Cards98Inserting PC Cards98Removing PC Cards99Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives100Frequently asked questions102Docking Stations105Connecting the Docking Station106Locating features and ports106Connecting the docking station108Disconnecting the docking station109Frequently asked questions112Audio and Video Connections115Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders116Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder116Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder117Using a digital video camera recorder118Notes on connecting an i.LINK device118Frequently asked questions119Using Computer Monitors and Projectors120Connecting a computer monitor120Connecting a projector122Selecting a display mode123Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector125Using Speakers126Connecting speakers126Disconnecting external speakers127Adjusting the volume127Enabling the audio feature128Frequently asked questions129Using Microphones132Connecting a microphone132Disconnecting a microphone132Using a microphone or other device to record133Frequently asked questions134Preinstalled Programs135Software Programs On Your Computer136Program overview136Frequently asked questions140DVgate Application Notes142Recording images to a digital video device142Adjusting image resolution142Saving to your hard disk drive142Program Support Information144Sony Service Center145Memory Upgrades147Upgrading Your Computer’s Memory148Precautions and procedures148Typical expansion memory configuration149Removing and installing memory modules149Confirming added memory capacity152Using the Recovery CDs155Application and System Recovery CDs156Troubleshooting and Support161Troubleshooting Your Computer162Troubleshooting Batteries166Troubleshooting the Printer167Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad168Troubleshooting the Modem171Troubleshooting Networks172Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs175Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives178Troubleshooting PC Cards179Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections180Troubleshooting the Computer Screen (LCD)183Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media184Troubleshooting Programs186Troubleshooting the Docking Station188Computer Support Information190Size: 2.91 MBPages: 198Language: EnglishOpen manual
