Sony VPCSA3SGX 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 the GPS Function ..............................................86

Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................87

Using the TPM .............................................................92

Using Peripheral Devices ................................................102

Connecting a Port Replicator.....................................103

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........110

Connecting an External Display ................................111

Selecting Display Modes ...........................................117

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................118

Connecting a USB Device .........................................120

Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................122

Selecting Performance Modes ..................................123

Setting the Password.................................................125

Using the VAIO Control Center .................................131

Using the VAIO Power Management.........................132

Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ....................133

Protecting the Hard Disk............................................135