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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 ........................................... 17
Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 18
Using the Battery Pack................................................ 20
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 27
Using the Power Saving Modes ..................................28
Updating Your Computer ............................................ 31
Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 32
Using the Keyboard..................................................... 33
Using the Touch Pad................................................... 36
Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 37
Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 38
Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 39
Using "Memory Stick".............................................. ....46
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards....... .................52
Using the Internet....................................... .................59
Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 60
Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 61
Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................65
Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................70
Using Peripheral Devices......... .........................................77
Connecting a Docking Station .....................................78
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........86
Connecting an External Display ..................................87
Selecting Display Modes .............................................92
Using the Multiple Monitors Function ..........................93
Connecting an External Microphone ...........................95
Connecting a USB Device ...........................................96
Connecting an i.LINK Device..................................... ..98
Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................100
Setting the Password................................................. 101
Using Intel(R) VT .......................................................112
Using the VAIO Control Center .................................113
Using the VAIO Power Management......................... 114
Protecting the Hard Disk............................................ 115
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer............................... ......116
Adding and Removing Memory .................................117