Sony vgn-ar21s User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Before Use

  6
• Notice

  6
• ENERGY STAR

  7
• Documentation

  8
• Ergonomic Considerations

  12
• Getting Started

  14
• Locating Controls and Ports

  15
• About the Indicator Lights

  28
• Connecting a Power Source

  30
• Using the Battery Pack

  32
• Shutting Down Your Computer Safely

  37
• Using Your VAIO Computer

  38
• Using the Keyboard

  39
• Using the Touch Pad

  41
• Using Special-function Buttons

  42
• Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera

  44
• Using the Optical Disc Drive

  45
• Using the TV Function

  55
• Using PC Cards

  59
• Using the ExpressCard Module

  62
• Using the Memory Stick Media

  67
• Using Other Memory Cards

  72
• Using the Internet

  77
• Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)

  78
• Using the Bluetooth Functionality

  87
• Using Peripheral Devices

  95
• Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station

  96
• Connecting External Speakers

  107
• Connecting an External Display

  108
• Selecting Display Modes

  117
• Using the Multiple Monitors Function

  118
• Connecting an External Microphone

  120
• Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

  121
• Connecting a Printer

  124
• Connecting an i.LINK Device

  125
• Connecting to a Network (LAN)

  127
• Customizing Your VAIO Computer

  129
• Setting the Password

  130
• Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center

  133
• Using the Power Saving Modes

  134
• Managing Power with VAIO Power Management

  139
• Setting Up Your Language with Windows XP Professional

  141
• Configuring Your Modem

  144
• Upgrading Your VAIO Computer

  146
• Adding and Removing Memory

  147
• Precautions

  155
• On Handling the LCD Screen

  156
• On Using the Power Source

  157
• On Handling Your Computer

  158
• On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera

  160
• On Handling Floppy Disks

  160
• On Handling Discs

  161
• On Using the Battery Pack

  162
• On Using Headphones

  163
• On Handling Memory Stick Media

  164
• On Handling the Hard Disk

  165
• On Handling the Memory Card Adapter

  166
• Troubleshooting

  167
• Computer

  169
• System Security

  176
• Battery

  178
• Built-in MOTION EYE Camera

  180
• Internet

  183
• Networking

  185
• Bluetooth Technology

  188
• CDs and DVDs

  192
• Display

  197
• Printing

  201
• Microphone

  202
• Mouse

  203
• Speakers

  204
• Touch Pad

  205
• Keyboard

  206
• Floppy Disks

  207
• PC Cards

  208
• Audio/Video

  209
• Memory Stick Media

  210
• Peripherals

  211
• Multi Function Bay Docking Station

  212
• Support Options

  213
• Sony Support Information

  213
• e-Support

  214
• Trademarks

  216