Sony VGC-V617G Manual

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Contents

Before Use ...............................................................................................................................................................................5

Documentation ...................................................................................................................................................................5

Ergonomic Considerations .................................................................................................................................................7

Getting Started .........................................................................................................................................................................9

Locating Controls and Ports.............................................................................................................................................10

About the Indicator Lights ................................................................................................................................................14

Connecting the Power Cord .............................................................................................................................................15

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely .............................................................................................................................17

Using Your VAIO Computer ...................................................................................................................................................18

Using the Keyboard..........................................................................................................................................................19

Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only).....................................................................................................31

Using the Mouse ..............................................................................................................................................................33

Using Special-function Buttons ........................................................................................................................................38

Using the Optical Disc Drive ............................................................................................................................................39

Using the TV Function......................................................................................................................................................47

Using PC Cards ...............................................................................................................................................................56

Using the Memory Stick Media ........................................................................................................................................60

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

Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...........................................................................................................................................68