ManualTable of ContentsWelcome1Powering Your Computer2Using AC Power3Connecting the AC adapter4Turning on the computer5Using the Battery6Inserting a battery7Removing a battery8Displaying 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 connection23Customizing your Internet connection24Frequently asked questions25Network Connections26Using Ethernet and dial-up connections27Using wireless LAN connections29Checking your network connection status33Frequently asked questions34Connecting Another VAIO Computer36Connecting VAIO computers37Disconnecting VAIO computers38Frequently asked questions39CDs and DVDs40Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs41Copying and Playing CDs43Playing CDs44Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R45Frequently asked questions46Copying and Playing DVDs49Playing DVDs50Disconnecting the TV from the computer52Copying files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW53Frequently asked questions54Printer Connections57Printing With Your Computer58Connecting a printer59Disconnecting a printer61Frequently asked questions62Computer Features63Using the Keyboard64Key locations and descriptions65Combinations and functions with the Windows key66Indicators67Combinations and functions with the Fn key68Using the Touch Pad70Describing the touch pad71Customizing the touch pad72Frequently asked questions73Using the Jog Dial Control74Locating the Jog Dial control75Using the Jog Dial Navigator icon76Using the Jog Dial Bar77Using Jog Dial Launcher78Using Application and Scroll modes79Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings81Using Memory Stick Media82Selecting Memory Stick media83Inserting Memory Stick media84Viewing the contents85Write-protecting Memory Stick media86Formatting Memory Stick media87Removing Memory Stick media88Frequently asked questions89Using the Multipurpose Bay90Installing a device91Removing a device92Notes on using a device in the multipurpose bay93Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option94Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats95Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs96Connecting Mice and Keyboards97Using External Mice and Keyboards98Connecting a mouse or keyboard99Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard100Frequently asked questions101Floppy Disk Drives and PC Cards102Using Floppy Disk Drives103Inserting and removing floppy disks104Notes on handling floppy disks105Frequently asked questions106Using PC Cards107Inserting PC Cards108Removing PC Cards109Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives110Frequently asked questions111Audio and Video Connections112Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders113Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder114Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder115Using a digital video camera recorder116Notes on connecting an i.LINK device117Frequently asked questions118Using Computer Monitors and Projectors119Connecting a computer monitor120Connecting a multimedia computer monitor121Connecting a projector122Selecting a display mode123Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector124Using Speakers125Connecting speakers126Disconnecting external speakers127Notes on using the speakers128Adjusting the volume129To adjust the volume using the volume dial control130Enabling the audio feature131Frequently asked questions132Using Microphones134Connecting a microphone135Disconnecting a microphone136Using a microphone or other device to record137Frequently asked questions138Preinstalled Programs139Software Programs On Your Computer140Program overview141Frequently asked questions144DVgate Program Notes145Recording images to a digital video device146Adjusting image resolution147Saving to your hard disk drive148Program Support Information149Sony Service Center151Memory Upgrades152Upgrading Your Computer's Memory153Precautions and procedures154Typical expansion memory configuration155Removing and installing memory modules156Confirming added memory capacity158Using the Recovery CDs159Application and System Recovery CDs160Using Your Recovery CDs161Using the Application Recovery CD(s)162Using the System Recovery CD(s)164Troubleshooting and Support166Troubleshooting Your Computer167Troubleshooting Batteries170Troubleshooting the Printer171Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad172Troubleshooting the Modem174Troubleshooting Networks175Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs177Troubleshooting i.LINK Drives179Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives180Troubleshooting PC Cards181Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections182Troubleshooting the computer screen (LCD)184Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media185Troubleshooting Programs186Computer Support Information187Size: 3.58 MBPages: 187Language: EnglishOpen manual