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 connection26Frequently asked questions27Network Connections28Using Ethernet and dial-up connections29Using wireless network connections (selected models only)31Checking your network connection status37Frequently asked questions38Connecting Another VAIO Computer39Connecting VAIO computers40Disconnecting VAIO computers41Frequently asked questions42CDs and DVDs43Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs44Writing To and Playing CDs46Playing CDs47Writing files to a CD-RW or CD-R49Playing DVDs51Playing DVDs on your computer52Frequently asked questions53Printer Connections56Printing With Your Computer57Connecting a printer58Disconnecting a printer60Frequently asked questions61Computer Features62Using the Touch Pad63Describing the touch pad64Customizing the touch pad65Frequently asked questions66Using Memory Stick Media67Selecting Memory Stick media68Inserting Memory Stick media69Viewing the contents70Write-protecting Memory Stick media71Formatting Memory Stick media72Removing Memory Stick media73Frequently asked questions74Using the Programmable Buttons75Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option76Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats77Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs78Mice and Keyboards79Using the Keyboard80Key descriptions81Combinations and functions with the Windows key82Indicator Lights83Combinations and functions with the Fn key84Connecting External Mice and Keyboards85Connecting a mouse or keyboard86Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard87Frequently asked questions88Floppy Disks and PC Cards89Using a Floppy Disk Drive90Connecting a floppy disk drive91Inserting and removing floppy disks92Protecting floppy disks93Disconnecting a floppy disk drive94Storing a floppy disk drive95Frequently asked questions96Using PC Cards97Inserting PC Cards98Removing PC Cards99Frequently asked questions100Port Replicators101Locating Ports and Jacks102Connecting a Port Replicator103Connecting a Flat-Panel Display105Disconnecting a Port Replicator106Audio and Video Connections107Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders108Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder109Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder110Using a digital video camera recorder111Frequently asked questions112Using Computer Monitors and Projectors113Connecting a computer monitor114Connecting a multimedia device115Selecting a display116Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector118Using Speakers119Connecting speakers120Disconnecting speakers121Adjusting the volume122Enabling the audio feature123Frequently asked questions124Using Microphones125Connecting a microphone126Disconnecting a microphone127Using a microphone to record sound128Frequently asked questions129Memory Upgrades130Precautions and Procedures131Removing and Installing Memory Modules132Confirming Added Memory Capacity135Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs136Application and System Recovery CDs137Using Your Recovery CDs138Using the Application Recovery CDs139Using the System Recovery CDs141Troubleshooting143Troubleshooting Your Computer144Support Options147Size: 4.25 MBPages: 147Language: EnglishOpen manual