Sony vgc-va1 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Before Use

  2
  • Documentation

    3
  • Ergonomic Considerations

    7
• Getting Started

  9
  • Locating Controls and Ports

    10
  • About the Indicator Lights

    13
  • Connecting the Power Cord

    14
  • Shutting Down Your Computer Safely

    15
• Using Your VAIO Computer

  16
  • Using the Keyboard

    17
  • Using the Mouse

    22
  • Using the Optical Disc Drive

    27
  • Using the TV Function

    33
  • Using PC Cards

    46
  • Using a Memory Stick

    48
  • Using Other Memory Cards

    54
  • Using the Internet

    57
  • Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)

    58
• Using Peripheral Devices

  66
  • Connecting an External Microphone

    67
  • Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

    68
  • Connecting a Printer

    70
  • Connecting an i.LINK Device

    71
  • Connecting to a Network (LAN)

    73
• Customizing Your VAIO Computer

  75
  • Setting the Password

    76
  • Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center

    79
  • Using the Power Saving Modes

    80
• Upgrading Your VAIO Computer

  83
  • Before Upgrading Your Computer

    84
  • Adding and Removing Memory

    85
  • Installing the Hard Disk Drive

    94
• Precautions

  104
  • On Handling the LCD Screen

    105
  • On Using the Power Source

    106
  • On Handling Your Computer

    107
  • On Handling Discs

    109
  • On Using Headphones

    109
  • On Handling a Memory Stick

    110
  • On Handling the Hard Disk

    111
• Troubleshooting

  112
  • Computer

    113
  • System Security

    120
  • Internet

    122
  • Networking

    124
  • CDs and DVDs

    127
  • Display

    131
  • Printing

    132
  • Microphone

    133
  • Mouse

    134
  • Speakers

    135
  • Keyboard

    136
  • Floppy Disks

    137
  • PC Cards

    138
  • Audio/Video

    139
  • Memory Stick

    140
  • Peripherals

    141