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VGN-A manual
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User Guide
V G N - A s e r i e s / P C G - K s e r i e s
Contents
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Contents
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Read this first
Notice
Owner's record
Welcome
Documentation pack
Printed documentation
Non-printeddocumentation
Further sources
Ergonomic considerations
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Using your VAIO computer
Connecting a power source
Using the battery pack
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Setting the password
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Changing/removing the password
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Setting up your computer with VAIO Control Center
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Shutting down your computer safely
Using the keyboard
Indicators
Troubleshooting the keyboard
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Using the touchpad
Using the TV function (VGN-Aseries)
Using the mouse (VGN-Aseries)
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Before you use the mouse
Setting up the mouse for left-handedusers
Using special buttons (VGN-Aseries)
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Troubleshooting special buttons (VGN-Aseries)
Using the optical disc drive
Reading and writing CDs and DVDs
Playing DVDs
Troubleshooting the optical disc drive
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Using the A/V port replicator (VGN-Aseries)
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Attaching your computer to the A/V port replicator
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Disconnecting your computer from the A/V port replicator
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Using the external speakers (VGN-Aseries)
Connecting the supplied external speakers to the audio port replicator
Using the remote commander (VGN-Aseries)
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Using PC Cards
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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
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Using the Bluetooth functionality (VGN-Aseries)
Bluetooth security
Communicating with another Bluetooth device
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Stopping the Bluetooth connection
Additional information
Troubleshooting the Bluetooth functionality
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Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)
Communicating without Access Point (ad-hoc)
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Communicating with an Access Point (infrastructure)
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Using the WiFi protected access (WPA)
Wireless LAN channel selection
Troubleshooting Wireless LAN
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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
Connecting peripheral devices
Connecting a port replicator (VGN-Aseries)
Attaching your computer to the port replicator
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Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator
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Connecting an external display
Connecting a computer display
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Connecting a multimedia computer display
Connecting a TV
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Connecting a projector
Troubleshooting external displays
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Selecting display modes
Using the Multiple Monitors function
Selecting the Multiple Monitors mode
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
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Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device
Connecting a USB mouse
Connecting a USB floppy disk drive
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Troubleshooting floppy disks
Connecting a printer
Connecting a printer using the printer connector
Troubleshooting printers
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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
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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
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Checking the driver's installation
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Updating a driver
Uninstalling a driver
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Restoring a driver
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Downloading drivers
Upgrading your VAIO computer
Adding and removing memory
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Removing and installing a memory module
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Viewing the amount of memory
Changing the Video Memory Size
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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
On handling the memory card adapter (VGN-Aseries)
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