Document Outline

• Welcome
• Powering Your Computer
  • Using AC Power
    • Connecting the AC adapter
    • Turning on the computer
  • Using the Battery
    • Inserting a battery
    • Removing a battery
    • Using a second battery
    • Locating battery information
    • Charging a battery
    • Notes on batteries
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Conserving Battery Power
    • Using power saving modes
    • Using PowerPanel utility
    • 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 connections
    • Using wireless network connections (selected models only)
    • Checking your network connection status
    • Frequently asked questions
• CDs and DVDs
  • 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
    • Playing DVDs on a TV
    • Disconnecting your computer from a TV
    • Playing DVDs on your computer
    • Frequently asked questions
• Printer Connections
  • Printing With Your Computer
    • Connecting a printer
    • Disconnecting a printer
    • Frequently asked questions
• Computer Features
  • Using the Touch Pad
    • Describing the touch pad
    • Customizing the touch pad
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Using Memory Stick Media
    • Selecting Memory Stick media
    • Inserting Memory Stick media
    • Viewing the contents
    • Write-protecting Memory Stick media
    • Formatting Memory Stick media
    • Removing Memory Stick media
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs
• Port Replicators
  • Locating Ports and Jacks
  • Connecting a Port Replicator
  • Disconnecting a Port Replicator
• Mice and Keyboards
  • Using the Keyboard
    • Key descriptions
    • Combinations and functions with the Windows key
    • Indicator Lights
    • Combinations and functions with the Fn key
  • Connecting External Mice and Keyboards
    • Connecting a mouse or keyboard
    • Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard
    • Frequently asked questions
• Floppy Disks and PC Cards
  • Using the Floppy Disk Drive
    • Inserting and removing floppy disks
    • Protecting floppy disks
    • 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
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Using Computer Monitors and Projectors
    • Connecting a computer monitor
    • Connecting a multimedia monitor or projector
    • Selecting a display
    • Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector
  • Using Speakers
    • Connecting speakers
    • Disconnecting speakers
    • Adjusting the volume
    • Enabling the audio feature
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Using Microphones
    • Connecting a microphone
    • Disconnecting a microphone
    • Using a microphone to record sound
    • Frequently asked questions
• Preinstalled Programs
  • Programs On Your Computer
    • Program overview
    • Frequently asked questions
  • DVgate Program Notes
    • Recording images to a digital video device
    • Adjusting image resolution
    • Saving to your hard disk
  • Program Support Information
• Memory Upgrades
  • Precautions and procedures
  • Removing and installing memory modules
  • Confirming added memory capacity
• Using the Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs
  • Application and System Recovery CDs
  • Using Your Recovery CDs
    • Using the Application Recovery CDs
    • Using the System Recovery CDs
• Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows XP)
  • Troubleshooting Your Computer (Windows 2000)
  • Support Options