ManualTable of ContentsWelcome1Caring for Your Computer2Applying Ergonomics3Storing Your Computer4Using Cables and Connections5Cleaning Your Computer6Handling the LCD Screen7Powering Your Computer8Using AC Power9Connecting the AC adapter10Turning on the computer11Using the Battery12Inserting a battery13Removing a battery14Locating battery information15Charging a battery17Notes on batteries18Frequently asked questions19Conserving Battery Power20Using power saving modes21Using PowerPanel utility22Frequently asked questions25Internet and Network Connections26Internet Connections27Setting up a dial-up Internet connection28Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection30Customizing your Internet connection31Frequently asked questions32Network Connections33Using Ethernet and dial-up connections34Using wireless network connections (selected models only)36Checking your network connection status41Frequently asked questions42Bluetooth Connections44Using Bluetooth technology45Establishing wireless connections46Authenticating devices49Renaming the Bluetooth USB Device52Sending data and image files53Using connection services54Setting Bluetooth preferences55Setting BlueSpace NE preferences56Adding a Bluetooth device57Disconnecting a Bluetooth device58Additional information59Frequently asked questions60Connecting Another VAIO Computer62Connecting VAIO computers63Disconnecting VAIO computers64Frequently asked questions65CDs and DVDs66Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs67Playing and Writing to CDs and DVDs69Playing CDs70Writing to CDs72Playing DVDs74Writing to DVDs (on selected models only)75Frequently asked questions76Printer Connections79Printing With Your Computer80Connecting a printer81Disconnecting a printer83Frequently asked questions84Computer Features85Using the Touch Pad86Describing the touch pad87Customizing the touch pad88Frequently asked questions89Using Memory Stick Media90Selecting Memory Stick media91Inserting Memory Stick media92Viewing the contents93Write-protecting Memory Stick media94Formatting Memory Stick media95Removing Memory Stick media96Frequently asked questions97Using the Programmable Buttons98Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option99Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats100Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs101Mice and Keyboards102Using the Keyboard103Key descriptions104Combinations and functions with the Windows key106Indicator Lights107Combinations and functions with the Fn key108Connecting External Mice and Keyboards109Connecting a mouse or keyboard110Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard111Frequently asked questions112Floppy Disks and PC Cards113Using a Floppy Disk Drive114Connecting a floppy disk drive115Inserting and removing floppy disks116Protecting floppy disks117Disconnecting a floppy disk drive118Storing a floppy disk drive119Frequently asked questions120Using PC Cards121Inserting PC Cards122Removing PC Cards123Frequently asked questions124Port Replicator125Locating Ports and Jacks126Connecting a Port Replicator127Connecting a Flat-Panel Display129Disconnecting a Port Replicator130Audio and Video Connections131Using i.LINK Digital Video Recorders132Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder133Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder134Using a digital video camera recorder135Frequently asked questions136Using Computer Monitors and Projectors137Connecting a computer monitor138Connecting a multimedia computer monitor or projector139Selecting a display140Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector142Frequently asked questions143Using Speakers144Connecting speakers145Disconnecting speakers146Adjusting the volume147Enabling the audio feature148Frequently asked questions149Using Microphones150Connecting a microphone151Disconnecting a microphone152Using a microphone to record sound153Frequently asked questions154Memory Upgrades155Precautions and Procedures156Removing and Installing Memory Modules157Confirming Added Memory Capacity160Troubleshooting161Troubleshooting Your Computer162Support Options165Sony Support Information166Program Support Information167Size: 5.37 MBPages: 171Language: EnglishOpen manual