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 battery13Notes 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 connections29Using wireless LAN connections (selected models only)31Checking your network connection status36Frequently asked questions37Connecting Another VAIO Computer38Connecting VAIO computers39Disconnecting VAIO computers40Frequently asked questions41Printer Connections42Printing With Your Computer43Connecting a printer44Disconnecting a printer46Frequently asked questions47CDs and DVDs48Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs49Copying and Playing CDs51Playing CDs52Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R54Copying and Playing DVDs56Connecting your computer to a TV57Playing DVDs on a TV58Disconnecting your computer from a TV59Playing DVDs on your computer60Copying files to a DVD61Frequently asked questions62Computer Features65Using the Touch Pad66Describing the touch pad67Customizing the touch pad68Frequently asked questions69Using Memory Stick Media70Selecting Memory Stick media71Inserting Memory Stick media72Viewing the contents73Write-protecting Memory Stick media74Formatting Memory Stick media75Removing Memory Stick media76Frequently asked questions77Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option78Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats79Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs80Mice and Keyboards81Using the Keyboard82Key locations and descriptions83Combinations and functions with the Windows key84Indicator Lights85Combinations and functions with the Fn key86Connecting External Mice and Keyboards87Connecting a mouse or keyboard88Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard89Frequently asked questions90Floppy Disks, PC Cards, and i.LINK Connections91Using a Floppy Disk Drive92Connecting a floppy disk drive93Inserting and removing floppy disks94Protecting floppy disks95Disconnecting a floppy disk drive96Storing a floppy disk drive97Frequently asked questions98Using PC Cards99Inserting PC Cards100Removing PC Cards101Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives102Frequently asked questions104Audio and Video Connections105Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders106Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder107Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder108Using a digital video camera recorder109Frequently asked questions110Using Computer Monitors and Projectors111Connecting a computer monitor112Connecting a multimedia device113Selecting a display114Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector115Using Speakers116Connecting speakers117Disconnecting speakers118Adjusting the volume119Enabling the audio feature120Frequently asked questions121Using Microphones122Connecting a microphone123Disconnecting a microphone124Using a microphone to record sound125Frequently asked questions126Preinstalled Programs127Programs On Your Computer128Program overview129Frequently asked questions136DVgate Program Notes137Recording images to a digital video device138Adjusting image resolution139Saving to your hard disk140Program Support Information141Memory Upgrades145Precautions and procedures146Removing and installing memory modules147Confirming added memory capacity149Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs150Application and System Recovery CDs151Using Your Recovery CDs152Using the Application Recovery CDs153Using the System Recovery CDs155Troubleshooting157Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)158Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000)161Support Options164Size: 3.98 MBPages: 164Language: EnglishOpen manual