Sony VPCSA21GX 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 ........................................... 20

Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 21

Using the Battery Pack................................................ 23

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 33

Using the Power Saving Modes .................................. 34

Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 37

Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 40

Using the Keyboard..................................................... 41

Using the Touch Pad................................................... 44

Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 45

Using the Quick Web Access Function ....................... 46

Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 48

Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 49

Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 56

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 63

Using the Internet........................................................ 67

Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 68

Using the Wireless LAN...............................................69

Using the Wireless WAN .............................................74

Using the International Roaming Service ....................79

Using the BLUETOOTH Function................................80

Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................86

Using the TPM .............................................................91

Using Peripheral Devices ................................................101

Connecting a Port Replicator.....................................102

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........109

Connecting an External Display ................................110

Selecting Display Modes ...........................................116

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................117

Connecting a USB Device .........................................119

Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................121

Selecting Performance Modes ..................................122

Setting the Password.................................................124

Using the VAIO Control Center .................................130

Using the VAIO Power Management.........................131

Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ....................132

Protecting the Hard Disk............................................134