Sony PCG-954A Manual

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Contents
Welcome  .................................................................................... 11
Features  .......................................................................................................11
Unpacking Your Notebook  .........................................................................12
Ergonomic Considerations  ..........................................................................14
Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ........................................... 19
Locating Controls and Connectors ..............................................................19
Connecting a Power Source  ........................................................................24
Starting Your Computer  ..............................................................................30
Shutting Down Your Computer  ..................................................................31
Using Your VAIO® Notebook ................................................... 33
Using the Keyboard  ....................................................................................33
Using the Touchpad  ....................................................................................38
Using the Floppy Disk Drive  ......................................................................40
Using the Optical Drive  ..............................................................................43
Using PC Cards  ...........................................................................................49
Using a Second Battery Pack  ......................................................................52
Using the Weight Saver  ..............................................................................55
Using Smart Connect  ..................................................................................57
Power Saving Modes  ..................................................................................58
Connecting a Phone Line  ............................................................................60
Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN)  ..........................................61
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................... 63
Connecting the Port Replicator  ...................................................................64
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard  ..............................................68
Connecting a Printer ....................................................................................69
Connecting an External Display  .................................................................70
Connecting a TV Display (For Models with TV Out Only)  .......................73
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ......................................75
Connecting an i.LINK
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Connecting External Speakers  ....................................................................78
Connecting an External Microphone  ..........................................................79