Sony VPCSA, VPCSE Contents

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 ........................................... 18

Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 19

Using the Battery Pack................................................ 21

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 31

Using the Power Saving Modes.......... ........................32

Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition ..........35

Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 38

Using the Keyboard..................................................... 39

Using the Touch Pad................................................... 42

Using Special-function Buttons ...................................4 3

Using the Quick Web Access Function .......................44

Using the Built-in Camera ...........................................4 6

Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 47

Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 55

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 62

Using the Internet........................................................ 66

Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 67

Using the Wireless LAN...............................................68

Using the Wireless WAN .............................................73

Using the BLUETOOTH Function................................78

Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................84

Using the TPM........................................................... ..89

Using Peripheral Devices................................... ...............99

Connecting a Port Replicator.....................................100

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........107

Connecting an External Display ................................108

Selecting Display Modes ...........................................116

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................117

Connecting a USB Device............... ..........................119

Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................121

Selecting Performance Modes ..................................122

Setting the Password.................................................124

Using the VAIO Control Center .................................130

Using the VAIO Power Management.........................131

Changing the Display Language ...............................132

Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use.................... 133

Protecting the Hard Disk............................................135

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................136

Adding and Removing Memory .................................137