User GuideTable of ContentsWelcome7Powering Your Computer9Using AC Power10Connecting the AC adapter10Turning on the computer11Using the Battery13Inserting a battery13Removing a battery14Using a second battery15Displaying battery information17Charging a battery20Notes on batteries22Frequently asked questions22Conserving Battery Power23Using power saving modes23Using PowerPanel24Frequently asked questions28Internet and Network Connections31Internet Connections32Setting up a dial-up Internet connection32Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection34Customizing your Internet connection36Frequently asked questions37Network Connections38Using Ethernet and dial-up connections39Using wireless LAN connections41Checking your network connection status47Frequently asked questions47Connecting Another VAIO Computer50Connecting VAIO computers50Disconnecting VAIO computers52Frequently asked questions52CDs, DVDs, and Optical Drives55Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs56Copying and Playing CDs58Playing CDs58Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R59Playing DVDs61Connecting your computer to a TV61Watching DVDs on a TV62Disconnecting the TV from the computer64Watching DVDs on your computer64Frequently asked questions65Printer Connections71Printing With Your Computer72Connecting a printer72Disconnecting a printer74Frequently asked questions74Computer Features77Using the Keyboard78Key locations and descriptions78Combinations and functions with the Windows key80Indicators81Combinations and functions with the Fn key82Using the Touch Pad85Describing the touch pad85Customizing the touch pad86Frequently asked questions87Using the Jog Dial Control89Locating the Jog Dial Control89Using the Jog Dial Navigator icon90Using the Jog Dial Bar90Using Jog Dial Launcher91Using Application and Scroll modes92Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings94Using Memory Stick Media96Selecting Memory Stick media96Inserting Memory Stick media97Viewing the contents97Write-protecting Memory Stick media98Formatting Memory Stick media98Removing Memory Stick media99Frequently asked questions100Using the Language Option102Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats103Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs104Connecting Mice and Keyboards105Using External Mice and Keyboards106Connecting a mouse or keyboard106Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard108Frequently asked questions108Floppy Disk Drives and PC Cards111Using Floppy Disk Drives112Connecting a floppy disk drive112Inserting and removing floppy disks113Notes on handling floppy disks114Disconnecting a floppy disk drive115Carrying the floppy disk drive115Frequently asked questions116Using PC Cards117Inserting PC Cards117Removing PC Cards118Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives119Frequently asked questions121Audio and Video Connections123Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders124Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder124Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder125Using a digital video camera recorder126Notes on connecting an i.LINK device126Frequently asked questions127Using Computer Monitors and Projectors128Connecting a computer monitor128Connecting a multimedia computer monitor130Connecting a projector130Selecting a display mode131Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector134Using Speakers135Connecting speakers135Disconnecting external speakers136Adjusting the volume136Enabling the audio feature137Frequently asked questions138Using Microphones140Connecting a microphone140Disconnecting a microphone140Using a microphone or other device to record141Frequently asked questions142Preinstalled Programs143Software Programs On Your Computer144Program overview144Frequently asked questions148DVgate Program Notes150Recording images to a digital video device150Adjusting image resolution150Saving to your hard disk drive150Program Support Information152Sony Service Center153Memory Upgrades155Upgrading Your Computer’s Memory156Precautions and procedures156Typical expansion memory configuration157Removing and installing memory modules157Confirming added memory capacity159Port Replicators161Connecting the Port Replicator162Locating features and ports162Using the Recovery CDs165Application and System Recovery CDs166Using Your Recovery CDs166Using the Application Recovery CD(s)166Using the System Recovery CD(s)168Troubleshooting and Support171Troubleshooting Your Computer172Troubleshooting Batteries176Troubleshooting the Printer177Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad179Troubleshooting the Modem181Troubleshooting Networks182Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs185Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives189Troubleshooting PC Cards190Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections191Troubleshooting the Computer Screen (LCD)194Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media196Troubleshooting Programs198Computer Support Information200Size: 2.57 MBPages: 208Language: EnglishOpen manual