ManualTable of ContentsWelcome1Powering Your Computer2Using AC Power3Connecting the AC adapter4Turning on the computer5Using the Battery6Inserting a battery7Removing a battery8Locating battery information9Charging a battery11Notes on batteries12Frequently asked questions13Conserving Battery Power14Using power saving modes15Using PowerPanel utility16Frequently asked questions19Internet and Network Connections20Internet Connections21Setting up a dial-up Internet connection22Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection24Customizing your Internet connection25Frequently asked questions26Network Connections27Using Ethernet and dial-up connections28Using wireless network connections (selected models only)30Checking 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-R48Playing DVDs50Playing DVDs on your computer51Frequently asked questions52Printer Connections55Printing With Your Computer56Connecting a printer57Disconnecting a printer59Frequently asked questions60Computer Features61Using the Touch Pad62Describing the touch pad63Customizing the touch pad64Frequently asked questions65Using Memory Stick Media66Selecting Memory Stick media67Inserting Memory Stick media68Viewing the contents69Write-protecting Memory Stick media70Formatting Memory Stick media71Removing Memory Stick media72Frequently asked questions73Using the Programmable Keys74Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option75Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats76Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs77Mice and Keyboards78Using the Keyboard79Key descriptions80Combinations and functions with the Windows key81Indicator Lights82Combinations and functions with the Fn key83Connecting External Mice and Keyboards84Connecting a mouse or keyboard85Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard86Frequently asked questions87Floppy Disks and PC Cards88Using a Floppy Disk Drive89Connecting a floppy disk drive90Inserting and removing floppy disks91Protecting floppy disks92Disconnecting a floppy disk drive93Storing a floppy disk drive94Frequently asked questions95Using PC Cards96Inserting PC Cards97Removing PC Cards98Frequently asked questions99Port Replicators100Locating Ports and Jacks101Connecting a Port Replicator102Connecting a Flat-Panel Display104Disconnecting a Port Replicator105Audio and Video Connections106Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders107Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder108Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder109Using a digital video camera recorder110Frequently asked questions111Using Computer Monitors and Projectors112Connecting a computer monitor113Connecting a multimedia device114Selecting a display115Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector117Using Speakers118Connecting speakers119Disconnecting speakers120Adjusting the volume121Enabling the audio feature122Frequently asked questions123Using Microphones124Connecting a microphone125Disconnecting a microphone126Using a microphone to record sound127Frequently asked questions128Memory Upgrades129Precautions and procedures130Removing and installing memory modules131Confirming added memory capacity134Preinstalled Programs135Programs On Your Computer136Programs overview137Frequently asked questions144DVgate Program Notes145Recording images to a digital video device146Adjusting image resolution147Saving to your hard disk148Program Support Information149Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs153Application and System Recovery CDs154Using Your Recovery CDs155Using the Application Recovery CDs156Using the System Recovery CDs158Troubleshooting160Troubleshooting Your Computer161Support Options164Size: 4.19 MBPages: 164Language: EnglishOpen manual