Sony vpcs131fm User Manual

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Contents

Before Use .......................................................................... 4

Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5

Ergonomic Considerations .......................................... 10

Getting Started.................................................................. 12

Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 13

About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 18

Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 19

Using the Battery Pack................................................ 21

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 28

Using the Power Saving Modes .................................. 29

Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 32

Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 35

Using the Keyboard..................................................... 36

Using the Touch Pad................................................... 39

Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 40

Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 41

Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 42

Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 49

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 56

Using the Internet........................................................ 63

Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 64

Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 65

Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................71

Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................77

Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................84

Connecting a Docking Station .....................................85

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........93

Connecting an External Display ..................................94

Selecting Display Modes .............................................99

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................100

Connecting an External Microphone .........................102

Connecting a USB Device .........................................103

Connecting an i.LINK Device.....................................105

Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................107

Setting the Password.................................................108

Using Intel(R) VT .......................................................119

Using the VAIO Control Center .................................120

Using the VAIO Power Management.........................121

Protecting the Hard Disk............................................122

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................123

Adding and Removing Memory .................................124