Sony VGNSR590F User Guide

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Contents

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

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

Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 9

Getting Started.................................................................. 11

Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 12

About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 19

Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 20

Using the Battery Pack................................................ 22

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

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

Updating Your Computer ............................................ 31

Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 32

Using the Keyboard..................................................... 33

Using the Touch Pad................................................... 35

Using the Switch Function........................................... 36

Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 37

Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 38

Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 45

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ........................ 51

Using the Internet ........................................................ 57

Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 59

Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 60

Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................63

Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................68

Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................75

Connecting a Docking Station .....................................76

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........84

Connecting an External Display ..................................85

Selecting Display Modes .............................................91

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ..........................92

Connecting an External Microphone ...........................94

Connecting a USB Device ...........................................95

Connecting an i.LINK Device.......................................97

Customizing Your VAIO Computer....................................99

Setting the Password.................................................100

Using Intel® VT .........................................................111

Using the VAIO Control Center .................................112

Using the VAIO Power Management.........................113

Configuring Your Modem...........................................114

Protecting the Hard Disk............................................115

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................116

Adding and Removing Memory .................................117