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Contents

Before Use.......................................................................... 4
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5
Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 7
Getting Started.................................................................... 9
Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 10
About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 15
Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 16
Using the Battery Pack................................................ 18
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 25
Using the Power Saving Modes .................................. 26
Updating Your Computer ............................................ 29
Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 30
Using the Keyboard..................................................... 31
Using the Touch Pad................................................... 34
Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 35
Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 36
Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 37
Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 44
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 50
Using the Internet........................................................ 57
Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 58
Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 59
Using the Wireless WAN .............................................64
Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................68
Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................74
Using Peripheral Devices..................................................81
Connecting a Docking Station .....................................82
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........90
Connecting an External Display ..................................91
Selecting Display Modes .............................................96
Using the Multiple Monitors Function ..........................97
Connecting an External Microphone ...........................99
Connecting a USB Device .........................................100
Connecting an i.LINK Device.....................................102
Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................104
Setting the Password.................................................105
Using Intel(R) VT .......................................................116
Using the VAIO Control Center .................................117
Using the VAIO Power Management.........................118
Changing the Display Language ...............................119
Protecting the Hard Disk............................................120
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................121
Adding and Removing Memory .................................122