Sony vaio vgn-nw User 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................................................ 20

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

Updating Your Computer ............................................ 29

Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 30

Using the Keyboard..................................................... 31

Using the Touch Pad................................................... 33

Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 34

Using the Quick Web Access Function ....................... 35

Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 36

Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 37

Using the Memory Stick .............................................. 44

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 49

Using the Internet........................................................ 56

Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 58

Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 59

Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................63

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

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

Selecting Display Modes .............................................72

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ..........................74

Connecting an External Microphone ...........................77

Connecting a USB Device ...........................................78

Connecting an i.LINK Device.......................................80

Customizing Your VAIO Computer....................................82

Setting the Password...................................................83

Using the VAIO Control Center ...................................88

Using the Power Saving Modes ..................................89

Using the VAIO Power Management...........................94

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.......................................96

Adding and Removing Memory ...................................97