ManualTable of ContentsWelcome1Powering Your Computer2Using AC Power3Connecting the AC adapter4Turning on the computer5Using the Battery6Inserting a battery7Removing a battery8Locating battery information9Charging a battery10Notes on batteries11Frequently asked questions12Conserving Battery Power13Using power saving modes14Using PowerPanel utility15Frequently asked questions18Internet and Network Connections19Internet Connections20Setting up a dial-up Internet connection21Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection22Customizing your Internet connection23Frequently asked questions24Network Connections25Using Ethernet and dial-up connections26Using wireless network connections (selected models only)28Checking your network connection status34Frequently asked questions35Connecting Another VAIO Computer36Connecting VAIO computers37Disconnecting VAIO computers38Frequently asked questions39CDs and DVDs40Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs41Copying and Playing CDs43Playing CDs44Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R46Playing DVDs48Playing DVDs on your computer49Frequently asked questions50Printer Connections53Printing With Your Computer54Connecting a printer55Disconnecting a printer57Frequently asked questions58Computer Features59Using the Touch Pad60Describing the touch pad61Customizing the touch pad62Frequently asked questions63Using Memory Stick Media64Selecting Memory Stick media65Inserting Memory Stick media66Viewing the contents67Write-protecting Memory Stick media68Formatting Memory Stick media69Removing Memory Stick media70Frequently asked questions71Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option72Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats73Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs74Mice and Keyboards75Using the Keyboard76Key descriptions77Combinations and functions with the Windows key78Indicator Lights79Combinations and functions with the Fn key80Connecting External Mice and Keyboards81Connecting a mouse or keyboard82Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard83Frequently asked questions84Floppy Disks, PC Cards, and i.LINK Connections85Using a Floppy Disk Drive86Connecting a floppy disk drive87Inserting and removing floppy disks88Protecting floppy disks89Disconnecting a floppy disk drive90Storing a floppy disk drive91Frequently asked questions92Using PC Cards93Inserting PC Cards94Removing PC Cards95Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives96Frequently asked questions97Port Replicators98Locating Ports and Jacks99Connecting a Port Replicator100Connecting a Flat-Panel Display102Disconnecting a Port Replicator103Audio and Video Connections104Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders105Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder106Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder107Using a digital video camera recorder108Frequently asked questions109Using Computer Monitors and Projectors110Connecting a computer monitor111Connecting a projector112Selecting a display113Disconnecting 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 Computer128Programs 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: 4.22 MBPages: 164Language: EnglishOpen manual
