Sony vgn-ar31e 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

  53
• Using PC Cards

  60
• Using the ExpressCard Module

  63
• Using the Memory Stick Media

  68
• Using Other Memory Cards

  74
• Using the Internet

  79
• Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)

  80
• Using the Bluetooth Functionality

  86
• Using Peripheral Devices

  94
• Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station

  95
• Connecting External Speakers

  106
• Connecting an External Display

  107
• Selecting Display Modes

  116
• Using the Multiple Monitors Function

  117
• Connecting an External Microphone

  119
• Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

  120
• Connecting a Printer

  123
• Connecting an i.LINK Device

  124
• Connecting to a Network (LAN)

  126
• Customizing Your VAIO Computer

  128
• Setting the Password

  129
• Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center

  132
• Using the Power Saving Modes

  133
• Managing Power with VAIO Power Management

  137
• Configuring Your Modem

  139
• Upgrading Your VAIO Computer

  141
• Adding and Removing Memory

  142
• Precautions

  150
• On Handling the LCD Screen

  151
• On Using the Power Source

  152
• On Handling Your Computer

  153
• On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera

  155
• On Handling Floppy Disks

  155
• On Handling Discs

  156
• On Using the Battery Pack

  157
• On Using Headphones

  158
• On Handling Memory Stick Media

  159
• On Handling the Hard Disk

  160
• On Handling the Memory Card Adapter

  161
• Troubleshooting

  162
• Computer

  164
• System Security

  171
• Battery

  172
• Built-in MOTION EYE Camera

  174
• Internet

  177
• Networking

  179
• Bluetooth Technology

  182
• Optical Discs

  186
• Display

  190
• Printing

  194
• Microphone

  195
• Mouse

  196
• Speakers

  197
• Touch Pad

  198
• Keyboard

  199
• Floppy Disks

  200
• PC Cards

  201
• Audio/Video

  203
• Memory Stick Media

  204
• Peripherals

  205
• Multi Function Bay Docking Station

  206
• Support Options

  207
• Sony Support Information

  207
• e-Support

  208
• Trademarks

  210