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Sony V G N - S, V G N - T manual 157

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Upgrading your VAIO computer

6Introduce a sharp object (such as a fine screwdriver) between the keys indicated on the picture (1) and push gently upwards.

Contents

Page Contents Page Page Read this first Notice Owner's record Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Non-printeddocumentation Further sources Ergonomic considerations Page Using your VAIO computer Connecting a power source Using the battery pack Page Page Page Page Page Setting the password Changing/removing the password Setting up your computer with VAIO Control Center Page Changing the performance setting (VGN-Tseries) Shutting down your computer safely Using the keyboard Page Indicators Troubleshooting the keyboard Page Page Page Using the touchpad Using special buttons Page Using the optical disc drive Reading and writing CDs and DVDs Playing DVDs Troubleshooting the optical disc drive Page Page Using PC Cards Page Removing a PC Card Troubleshooting PC Cards Using the Memory Stick Inserting a Memory Stick Removing a Memory Stick Using the modem Troubleshooting the modem Page Using the Bluetooth functionality Bluetooth security Communicating with another Bluetooth device Page Page Stopping the Bluetooth connection Additional information Troubleshooting the Bluetooth functionality Page Page Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Communicating without Access Point (ad-hoc) Page Page Communicating with an Access Point (infrastructure) Page Using the WiFi protected access (WPA) Wireless LAN channel selection Troubleshooting Wireless LAN Page Page Using power saving modes Using Hibernate mode Troubleshooting power management Managing power with VAIO Power Management Activating VAIO Power Management power schemes Restoring the default settings VAIO Power Management Viewer Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a port replicator Page Attaching your computer to the port replicator Page Page Page Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator Page Connecting an external display Connecting a computer display Connecting a multimedia computer display Connecting a projector Troubleshooting external displays Selecting display modes Models with the Intel video controller Models with the nVIDIA video controller Using the Multiple Monitors function Selecting the Multiple Monitors mode Page Setting the colours and resolution for each display Customising the multiple monitors Deactivating the Multiple Monitors function Connecting external speakers Troubleshooting sound Connecting an external microphone Page Page Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device Connecting a USB mouse Connecting a USB floppy disk drive Page Page Troubleshooting floppy disks Connecting a printer Connecting a printer using the printer connector Troubleshooting printers Page Connecting an i.LINK device Connecting a digital video camera recorder Connecting two VAIO computers Troubleshooting i.LINK devices Connecting to a network (LAN) Customising your computer Setting up your language with Windows XP Professional Page Page Configuring your modem Updating the modem driver Setting a Sony wallpaper Installing and updating applications Installing software Changing or removing software Caution Downloading software Managing drivers Installing a driver Page Checking the driver's installation Page Updating a driver Uninstalling a driver Page Restoring a driver Downloading drivers Upgrading your VAIO computer Adding and removing memory Page Removing and installing a memory module Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Viewing the amount of memory Getting help Sony support options Other sources of information e-Support Can I submit my questions at any time Is there a cost involved for using e-Support Precautions On handling the hard disk On handling the LCD screen On using the power source On handling your computer On handling floppy disks On handling discs On using the battery pack On using headphones On handling Memory Sticks Trademarks