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Contents
Before Use.......................................................................... 4
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer ....................5
Ergonomic Considerations............ ................................8
Getting Started.................................................................. 10
Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 11
About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 13
Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 14
Using the Battery Pack................................................ 16
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 23
Using the Power Saving Modes.......... ........................24
Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition ..........27
Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 30
Using the Keyboard..................................................... 31
Using the Touch Pad................................................... 33
Using the Special-function Button. ..............................34
Using the Built-in Camera ...........................................3 5
Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 36
Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 43
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 49
Using the Internet........................................................ 53
Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 54
Using the Wireless LAN ..............................................55
Using the Bluetooth Function.............. ........................60
Using Peripheral Devices................................... ...............65
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........66
Connecting an External Display ..................................67
Selecting Display Modes .............................................72
Connecting an External Microphone ...........................73
Connecting a USB Device............... ............................74
Customizing Your VAIO Computer....................................76
Setting the Password...................................................77
Using AMD-V............................................................. ..84
Using the VAIO Control Center ...................................85
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.......................................86
Adding and Removing Memory ...................................87