Sony VGN-A230P User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Welcome

  1
• Ergonomics and Caring for Your Computer

  2
  • Applying Ergonomics

    3
  • Storing Your Computer

    4
  • Using Cables and Connections

    5
  • Cleaning and Maintaining Your Computer

    6
  • Handling the LCD Screen

    7
• Locating Controls and Ports

  8
  • About the Indicator Lights

    14
• Using Special Buttons

  15
  • About the special buttons

    16
    • Using the S1 button

      17
    • Additional information about adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

      18
• Mice and Keyboards

  19
  • Using the Keyboard

    20
    • Keyboard descriptions

      21
    • Windows key combinations

      22
    • Fn key combinations

      23
  • Connecting a Mouse or Keyboard

    24
    • Connecting a mouse or keyboard

      25
    • Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard

      26
  • Connecting a Wireless Mouse

    27
    • To set up the wireless mouse

      28
    • Additional information about the wireless optical mouse

      30
  • Using the Touch Pad

    31
    • Describing the Touch Pad

      32
    • Locating and using the touch pad

      33
    • Customizing the touch pad

      34
  • Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option

    35
  • Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats

    36
  • Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs

    37
• Powering Your Computer

  38
  • Using AC Power

    39
    • Connecting the AC adapter

      40
    • Turning on the computer

      41
  • Using the Battery

    42
  • Using the Battery

    43
    • Inserting a battery

      44
    • Removing a battery

      46
    • Locating battery information

      47
    • Charging a battery

      48
    • Notes on batteries

      49
  • Conserving Battery Power

    50
    • Using power saving modes

      51
    • Using power schemes

      52
    • Locating power status information

      54
• Internet and Network Connections

  55
  • Internet Connections

    56
    • Setting up a dial-up Internet connection

      57
    • Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection

      59
    • Customizing your Internet connection

      61
  • Network Connections

    62
    • Using Ethernet and dial-up connections

      63
    • Using wireless network connections (selected models only)

      65
    • Checking your network connection status

      71
  • Bluetooth Connections

    72
    • Using Bluetooth technology

      73
    • Establishing wireless connections

      74
    • Renaming the Bluetooth USB Device

      77
    • Setting Bluetooth preferences

      78
    • Disconnecting a Bluetooth device

      79
    • Additional information

      80
• CDs and DVDs

  81
  • Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs

    83
  • Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs

    85
    • Playing CDs

      86
    • Copying files to CDs

      88
    • Playing DVDs

      90
    • Connecting your computer to a TV

      91
    • Playing DVDs on a TV

      93
    • Disconnecting your computer from a TV

      94
    • Playing DVDs on your computer

      95
    • Copying files to DVDs (on selected models only)

      96
• Printer Connections

  97
  • Connecting a USB Printer

    98
  • Connecting a Parallel Printer

    99
    • To connect a parallel port printer

      100
    • Configuring printer settings

      101
  • Disconnecting a Printer

    102
  • Using Memory Stick Media

    103
    • About Memory Stick media

      104
    • Inserting Memory Stick media

      105
    • Viewing the contents

      106
    • Protecting data on Memory Stick media

      107
    • Formatting Memory Stick media

      108
    • Removing Memory Stick media

      109
• Floppy Disk Drives

  110
  • Using a Floppy Disk Drive

    111
    • Connecting a floppy disk drive

      112
    • Inserting and removing floppy disks

      113
    • Protecting floppy disks

      114
    • Disconnecting a floppy disk drive

      115
    • Storing a floppy disk drive

      116
• Using PC Cards

  117
  • Inserting PC Cards

    118
    • To open Sony Notebook Setup

      119
    • To insert a PC Card

      120
  • Removing PC Cards

    121
    • To remove a PC Card while your computer is on

      122
    • To remove a PC Card while the computer is off

      123
• Audio and Video Connections

  124
  • Using i.LINK Digital Video Recorders

    125
    • Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder

      126
    • Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder

      127
    • Using a digital video camera recorder

      128
  • Using Computer Monitors and Projectors

    129
    • Connecting a computer monitor

      130
    • Connecting a multimedia device

      131
    • Selecting a display

      133
    • Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector

      134
  • Using Speakers

    135
    • Connecting speakers

      136
    • Disconnecting speakers

      137
    • Adjusting the sound

      138
    • Enabling the sound

      140
  • Using Microphones

    141
    • Connecting a microphone

      142
    • Disconnecting a microphone

      143
    • Using a microphone to record sound

      144
• Connecting the Port Replicator

  145
  • Locating Ports and Jacks

    147
  • Connecting a Port Replicator

    149
  • Disconnecting the Port Replicator

    151
• Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder

  152
  • Introducing Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder

    153
    • Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includes:

      154
  • About Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder

    155
  • Glossary

    156
    • Accessing Giga Pocket Help

      157
  • Setting Up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder

    158
    • To set up TV connections

      159
    • Setting up additional equipment

      163
    • Connecting the Giga Pocket Remote Control

      164
    • About the Remote Control

      165
    • To set up the remote control

      169
  • Setting Up Giga Pocket Software

    171
    • To set up TV viewing

      172
    • Starting Giga Pocket software for TV Setup (For first time setup)

      173
    • Setting up your display (monitor)

      175
  • Giga Pocket

    176
    • Starting Giga Pocket Software

      177
    • Using the TV/Recording deck and Playback deck

      178
    • Recording a Video Capsule

      179
    • Using the Slip Play feature

      180
    • Additional information about Giga Pocket software

      181
    • Using the TV Program Web site

      182
  • Timer Recording Wizard

    183
    • Using the Timer Recording Wizard

      184
    • Additional information about the Timer Recording Wizard

      187
  • Timer Recording Manager

    188
    • Using the Timer Recording Manager

      189
    • Viewing your selected program recording schedule

      190
    • Additional information about the Timer Recording Manager

      191
  • Giga Pocket Explorer

    192
    • Using Giga Pocket Explorer

      193
    • Accessing Click to DVD Help

      194
    • Accessing DVgate Plus Help

      195
    • Recording Video Capsules onto recordable DVD media

      196
    • Exporting Video Capsules

      197
    • Additional information about using Giga Pocket Explorer

      198
    • Using Network Cabinets

      199
  • CLIÉ Converter

    200
    • Starting CLIÉ Converter

      201
    • Converting Video Capsules

      202
    • Transferring converted video files to a Memory Stick media

      203
    • Transferring converted video files using the HotSync operation

      204
  • Internet Electronic Program Guide Service

    205
    • Setting up your Internet Electronic Program Guide service

      206
• Memory Upgrades

  207
  • Precautions and Procedures

    208
  • Removing and Installing Memory Modules

    209
    • Option 1

      210
    • Option 2

      212
  • Confirming Added Memory Capacity

    215
• Troubleshooting

  216
  • Computer

    217
    • What do I do if my computer won't start?

      218
    • What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts?

      219
    • What do I do if the message Operating system not found appears when my computer starts, and why won't Windows start?

      220
    • What do I do if my computer stops responding?

      221
    • Why won't my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode?

      222
    • Why is the sound of my computer's fan so loud?

      223
    • Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than the maximum?

      224
    • Why don't my changes appear on the computer screen (LCD)?

      225
  • System Security

    226
    • How can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses?

      227
    • How do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated?

      228
  • Battery

    229
    • How do I know when the battery is charged?

      230
    • When is the computer using AC power?

      231
    • When should I recharge the battery?

      232
    • When should I replace the battery?

      233
    • Should I be concerned that the installed battery is warm?

      234
    • Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power?

      235
    • Why doesn't my computer enter Hibernate mode?

      236
  • Internet

    237
    • Why doesn't my modem work?

      238
    • Why is my modem connection slow?

      239
  • Networking

    240
    • Why can't my computer connect to a wireless LAN access point?

      241
    • Why can't I access the Internet?

      242
    • Why is the data transfer speed slow?

      243
    • Why is the communication speed interrupted or slowed down when MPEG2 data is transferred?

      244
    • How do I avoid data transfer interruptions?

      245
    • Can I connect to an IEEE 802.11a device?

      246
    • What are channels?

      247
    • When I change the encryption key, the network connection stops. What do I do?

      248
  • Bluetooth Technology

    249
    • Why can't other Bluetooth devices discover my computer?

      250
    • Why can't other Bluetooth devices connect to my computer?

      251
    • How will I know when another Bluetooth device is requesting authentication?

      252
    • Why is my Bluetooth connection slow?

      253
    • Can I use a device equipped with Bluetooth technology on airplanes?

      254
  • CDs and DVDs

    255
    • How do I maintain CDs and DVDs?

      256
    • Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?

      257
    • What do I do if the drive tray won't open?

      258
    • What do I do if the optical drive isn't playing my CD or DVD properly?

      259
    • Why did the computer screen (LCD) go blank?

      260
    • Why can't I view the entire DVD video display on a TV screen?

      261
    • How do I adjust the image on the TV screen?

      262
    • How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen?

      263
    • How do I switch the computer screen (LCD) from LCD to TV?

      264
  • Printing

    265
    • Why can't I print a document?

      266
  • Microphone

    267
    • Why doesn't my microphone work?

      268
  • Mouse

    269
    • What do I do if the computer doesn't recognize the mouse?

      270
    • What do I do if the pointer doesn't move when I use the mouse?

      271
  • Speakers

    272
    • Why won't my speakers work?

      273
    • Why can't I hear sound from my speakers?

      274
    • Why is the noise distorted when using Giga Pocket software?

      275
  • Touch pad

    276
    • What do I do if the touch pad does not work?

      277
    • How do I change the left and right button assignments?

      278
  • Floppy Disks

    279
    • Why doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected?

      280
    • Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk?

      281
  • PC Cards

    282
    • Why doesn't my PC Card work?

      283
    • Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices?

      284
    • Why can't I insert my PC Card?

      285
  • Audio/Video

    286
    • Why can't I use the DV recorder?

      287
  • Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder

    288
    • Why can't I see an image or an image that is displayed properly when I am using a VCR?

      289
    • Why does my Giga Pocket viewing window or the images played back from a Video Capsule, appear distorted or corrupted?

      290
    • Why does my system seem to slow down when I play a Video Capsule?

      291
    • Why did I get the error message, Event buffer of audio overflow?

      292
    • Why did my on-screen display shift or split?

      293
    • Why can't I create new Video Capsules?

      294
  • Memory Stick Media

    295
    • Why can't I open my image files?

      296
    • Why can't I save music files onto my Memory Stick media?

      297
    • Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media?

      298
    • How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media?

      299
    • How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media?

      300
• Support Options

  301
  • Sony Support Information

    302
  • Program Support Information

    303
  • Legal Information

    307
    • Notice

      308
  • END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SONY AND CERTAIN THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE

    309
    • SOFTWARE LICENSE

      310
    • DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS

      311
    • COPYRIGHT

      312
  • End-User License Agreement For Sony Software

    314