ManualTable of ContentsWelcome1Powering Your Computer2Using AC Power3Connecting the AC adapter4Turning on the computer5Using Batteries6Inserting a battery7Removing a battery8Using a second battery9Displaying battery information10Charging a battery11Notes on batteries12Frequently asked questions13Conserving Battery Power14Using power saving modes15Using power schemes16Frequently asked questions18Internet and Network Connections19Internet Connections20Setting up a dial-up Internet connection21Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection23Customizing your Internet connection25Frequently asked questions26Network Connections27Using Ethernet and dial-up connections28Using wireless LAN connections30Checking your network connection status34Frequently asked questions35Connecting another VAIO Computer37Connecting VAIO computers38Disconnecting VAIO computers39Frequently asked questions40CDs, DVDs, and Optical Drives41Using the Optical Disc Drive42To insert a disc43To eject a disc44To play a DVD45Notes on CD and DVD discs46To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc47Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs48Copying and Playing CDs50Playing CDs51Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R52Playing DVDs53Connecting Your Computer to a TV54Watching DVDs on a TV55Disconnecting the TV from the computer56Frequently asked questions57Printer Connections59Printing With Your Computer60Connecting a printer61Disconnecting a printer63Frequently asked questions64Computer Features65Using the Keyboard66Key locations and descriptions67Combinations and functions with the Windows key69Indicators70Combinations and functions with the Fn key71Using the Touchpad72Describing touchpad actions73Customizing the touchpad74Frequently asked questions75Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option76Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats77Changing the window design of Sony software78Connecting Mice and Keyboards79Using External Mice and Keyboards80Connecting a Mouse or Keyboard81Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard82Frequently asked questions83PC Cards and Floppy Disk Drives84Using Floppy Disk Drives85Frequently asked questions87Using PC Cards88Inserting PC Cards89Removing PC Cards90Frequently asked questions91Audio and Video Connections92Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders93Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder94Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder95Using a digital video camera recorder96Notes on connecting an i.LINK device97Frequently asked questions98Using Computer Monitors and Projectors99Connecting a computer monitor100Connecting a multimedia computer monitor101Connecting a projector102Selecting a Display Mode103Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector105Using Speakers106Connecting speakers107Disconnecting external speakers108Adjusting the volume109Enabling the audio feature110Frequently asked questions111Using Microphones112Connecting a microphone113Disconnecting a microphone114Using a microphone or other device to record115Frequently asked questions116Preinstalled Programs117Software Programs On Your Computer118Software overview119Frequently asked questions122DVgate Application Notes123Recording images to a digital video device124Adjusting image resolution125Saving to your hard disk drive126Memory Upgrades127Upgrading Your Computer's Memory128Precautions and procedures129Typical expansion memory configuration130Removing and installing memory modules131Confirming added memory capacity133Using the Recovery CDs134Application and System Recovery CDs135Using Your Recovery CDs136Using the Application Recovery CD(s)137Using the System Recovery CD(s)139Troubleshooting and Support141Troubleshooting Your Computer142Troubleshooting Batteries145Troubleshooting the Printer146Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad147Troubleshooting the Modem149Troubleshooting Networks150Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs152Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives154Troubleshooting PC Cards155Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections156Troubleshooting the LCD screen157Troubleshooting Software158Software Support Information159Sony Service Center161Computer Support Information162Size: 3.38 MBPages: 162Language: EnglishOpen manual