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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 the Special-function Button ............................... 33
Using the Touch Sensor Buttons ................................ 34
Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 38
Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 39
Using the Memory Stick .............................................. 46
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 51
Using the Internet........................................................ 58
Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 60
Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 61
Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................65
Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................70
Using Peripheral Devices..................................................77
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........78
Connecting an External Display ..................................79
Selecting Display Modes .............................................82
Using the Multiple Monitors Function ..........................84
Connecting an External Microphone ...........................86
Connecting a USB Device ...........................................87
Connecting an i.LINK Device.......................................89
Customizing Your VAIO Computer....................................91
Setting the Password...................................................92
Using the VAIO Control Center ...................................99
Using the Power Saving Modes ................................100
Using the VAIO Power Management.........................105
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................107
Adding and Removing Memory .................................108