ManualTable of ContentsWelcome1Powering Your Computer2Using AC Power3Connecting the AC adapter4Turning on the computer5Using the Battery6Inserting a battery7Removing a battery8Using a second battery9Locating battery information11Charging a battery12Notes on batteries14Frequently asked questions15Conserving Battery Power16Using power saving modes17Using PowerPanel utility18Frequently asked questions21Internet and Network Connections22Internet Connections23Setting up a dial-up Internet connection24Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection25Customizing your Internet connection26Frequently asked questions27Network Connections28Using Ethernet and dial-up connections29Connecting Another VAIO Computer31Connecting VAIO computers32Disconnecting VAIO computers33Frequently asked questions34CDs and DVDs35Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs36Copying and Playing CDs38Playing CDs39Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R41Copying and Playing DVDs43Connecting your computer to a TV44Playing DVDs on a TV45Disconnecting your computer from a TV46Playing DVDs on your computer47Copying files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc48Frequently asked questions49Printer Connections52Printing With Your Computer53Connecting a printer54Disconnecting a printer56Frequently asked questions57Computer Features58Using the Touch Pad59Describing the touch pad60Customizing the touch pad61Frequently asked questions62Using Memory Stick Media63Selecting Memory Stick media64Inserting Memory Stick media65Viewing the contents66Write-protecting Memory Stick media67Formatting Memory Stick media68Removing Memory Stick media69Frequently asked questions70Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option71Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats72Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs73Mice and Keyboards74Using the Keyboard75Key locations and descriptions76Combinations and functions with the Windows key79Indicator Lights80Combinations and functions with the Fn key81Connecting External Mice and Keyboards82Connecting a mouse or keyboard83Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard85Frequently asked questions86Floppy Disks, PC Cards, and i.LINK Connections87Using a Floppy Disk Drive88Connecting a floppy disk drive89Inserting and removing floppy disks90Protecting floppy disks91Disconnecting a floppy disk drive92Storing a floppy disk drive93Frequently asked questions94Using PC Cards95Inserting PC Cards96Removing PC Cards97Frequently asked questions98Port Replicators99Locating Ports and Jacks100Connecting a Port Replicator101Disconnecting a Port Replicator102Audio and Video Connections103Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders104Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder105Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder106Using a digital video camera recorder107Frequently asked questions108Using Computer Monitors and Projectors109Connecting a computer monitor110Connecting a multimedia device111Selecting a display112Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector113Using Speakers114Connecting speakers115Disconnecting speakers116Adjusting the volume117Enabling the audio feature118Frequently asked questions119Using Microphones120Connecting a microphone121Disconnecting a microphone122Using a microphone to record sound123Frequently asked questions124Preinstalled Programs125Programs On Your Computer126Programs overview127Frequently asked questions134DVgate Program Notes135Recording images to a digital video device136Adjusting image resolution137Saving to your hard disk138Program Support Information139Memory Upgrades143Precautions and procedures144Removing and installing memory modules145Confirming added memory capacity147Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs148Application and System Recovery CDs149Using Your Recovery CDs150Using the Application Recovery CDs151Using the System Recovery CDs153Troubleshooting155Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)156Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000)159Support Options162Size: 3.97 MBPages: 162Language: EnglishOpen manual