Sony VGN-NS300 Manual

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Contents

Before Use .......................................................................... 4

Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5

Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 9

Getting Started.................................................................. 11

Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 12

About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 18

Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 19

Using the Battery Pack................................................ 20

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 27

Updating Your Computer ............................................ 28

Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 29

Using the Keyboard..................................................... 30

Using the Touch Pad................................................... 32

Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 33

Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera.................... 34

Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 35

Using the Memory Stick .............................................. 41

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 46

Using the Internet........................................................ 51

Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 53

Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 54

Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................58

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........59

Connecting an External Display ..................................60

Selecting Display Modes .............................................63

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ..........................65

Connecting an External Microphone ...........................68

Connecting a USB Device ...........................................69

Connecting an i.LINK Device.......................................71

Customizing Your VAIO Computer....................................73

Setting the Password...................................................74

Using the VAIO Control Center ...................................79

Using the Power Saving Modes ..................................80

Using the VAIO Power Management...........................85

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.......................................87

Adding and Removing Memory ...................................88