Document Outline

• Welcome
• Powering Your Computer
  • Using AC Power
    • Connecting the AC adapter
    • Turning on the computer
  • Using Batteries
    • Inserting a battery
    • Removing a battery
    • Using a second battery
    • Displaying battery information
    • Charging a battery
    • Notes on batteries
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Conserving Battery Power
    • Using power saving modes
    • Using power schemes
    • Frequently asked questions
• Internet and Network Connections
  • Internet Connections
    • Setting up a dial-up Internet connection
    • Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection
    • Customizing your Internet connection
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Network Connections
    • Using Ethernet and dial-up connections
    • Using wireless LAN connections
    • Checking your network connection status
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Connecting another VAIO Computer
    • Connecting VAIO computers
    • Disconnecting VAIO computers
    • Frequently asked questions
• CDs, DVDs, and Optical Drives
  • Using the Optical Disc Drive
    • To insert a disc
    • To eject a disc
    • To play a DVD
    • Notes on CD and DVD discs
    • To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc
  • Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs
  • Copying and Playing CDs
    • Playing CDs
    • Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R
  • Playing DVDs
    • Connecting Your Computer to a TV
    • Watching DVDs on a TV
    • Disconnecting the TV from the computer
    • Frequently asked questions
• Printer Connections
  • Printing With Your Computer
    • Connecting a printer
    • Disconnecting a printer
    • Frequently asked questions
• Computer Features
  • Using the Keyboard
    • Key locations and descriptions
    • Combinations and functions with the Windows key
    • Indicators
    • Combinations and functions with the Fn key
  • Using the Touchpad
    • Describing touchpad actions
    • Customizing the touchpad
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option
    • Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats
  • Changing the window design of Sony software
• Connecting Mice and Keyboards
  • Using External Mice and Keyboards
    • Connecting a Mouse or Keyboard
    • Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard
    • Frequently asked questions
• PC Cards and Floppy Disk Drives
  • Using Floppy Disk Drives
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Using PC Cards
    • Inserting PC Cards
    • Removing PC Cards
    • Frequently asked questions
• Audio and Video Connections
  • Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders
    • Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder
    • Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder
    • Using a digital video camera recorder
    • Notes on connecting an i.LINK device
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Using Computer Monitors and Projectors
    • Connecting a computer monitor
    • Connecting a multimedia computer monitor
    • Connecting a projector
    • Selecting a Display Mode
    • Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector
  • Using Speakers
    • Connecting speakers
    • Disconnecting external speakers
    • Adjusting the volume
    • Enabling the audio feature
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Using Microphones
    • Connecting a microphone
    • Disconnecting a microphone
    • Using a microphone or other device to record
    • Frequently asked questions
• Preinstalled Programs
  • Software Programs On Your Computer
    • Software overview
    • Frequently asked questions
  • DVgate Application Notes
    • Recording images to a digital video device
    • Adjusting image resolution
    • Saving to your hard disk drive
• Memory Upgrades
  • Upgrading Your Computer's Memory
    • Precautions and procedures
    • Typical expansion memory configuration
    • Removing and installing memory modules
    • Confirming added memory capacity
• Using the Recovery CDs
  • Application and System Recovery CDs
  • Using Your Recovery CDs
    • Using the Application Recovery CD(s)
    • Using the System Recovery CD(s)
• Troubleshooting and Support
  • Troubleshooting Your Computer
  • Troubleshooting Batteries
  • Troubleshooting the Printer
  • Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad
  • Troubleshooting the Modem
  • Troubleshooting Networks
  • Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs
  • Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives
  • Troubleshooting PC Cards
  • Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections
  • Troubleshooting the LCD screen
  • Troubleshooting Software
  • Software Support Information
    • Sony Service Center
  • Computer Support Information