Sony VPCX131KX Manual

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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 ........................................... 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.............................................. 34

Using the Keyboard..................................................... 35

Using the Touch Pad................................................... 37

Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 38

Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 39

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 46

Using the Internet........................................................ 50

Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 51

Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 52

Using the Bluetooth Function ...................................... 56

Using Peripheral Devices ................................................. 61

Connecting an Optical Disc Drive ................................62

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........64

Connecting an External Display ..................................65

Selecting Display Modes .............................................67

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ..........................68

Connecting a USB Device ...........................................70

Customizing Your VAIO Computer....................................72

Setting the Password...................................................73

Using Intel(R) VT .........................................................84

Using the VAIO Control Center ...................................85

Using the VAIO Power Management...........................86

Precautions .......................................................................88

Safety Information .......................................................89

Care and Maintenance Information .............................92

Handling Your Computer .............................................93

Handling the LCD Screen ............................................95

Using the Power Source ..............................................96

Handling the Built-in Camera.......................................97

Handling Discs.............................................................98

Using the Battery Pack ................................................99

Handling "Memory Stick" ...........................................100

Handling the Built-in Storage Device .........................101