Document Outline

• Welcome
• Ergonomics and Caring for Your Computer
  • Applying Ergonomics
  • Storing Your Computer
  • Using Cables and Connections
  • Cleaning Your Computer
  • Handling the LCD Screen
• Caution Notes
  • Sensitive areas
    • Temperature notes
    • Magnetism notes
    • Weight pressure notes
  • Holding your computer
  • Before transporting the computer
• Locating Controls and Ports
  • Using the Pointing Device
    • Describing the pointing device
    • Replacing the pointing device cover
• Powering Your Computer
  • Using AC Power
    • Connecting the AC adapter
    • Turning on the computer
  • Using the Battery
    • Inserting a battery
    • Removing a battery
    • Locating battery information
    • Charging a battery
    • Notes on batteries
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Conserving Battery Power
    • Using power saving modes
    • Using power schemes
    • Locating power status information
    • Frequently asked questions
• Using PC Cards
  • Inserting PC Cards
    • To open Sony Notebook Setup
    • To insert a PC Card
    • To Use a Memory Card Adapter
    • Removing PC Cards
    • Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives
    • Frequently asked questions
• Using Memory Stick Media
  • Before using Memory Stick media
  • About Memory Stick media
  • Inserting a Memory Card Adapter
  • Inserting Memory Stick media
  • Viewing the contents
  • Write-protecting Memory Stick media
  • Formatting Memory Stick media
  • Removing Memory Stick media
  • Frequently asked questions
• CDs and DVDs
  • Connecting an i.LINK optical disc drive
  • Disconnecting the i.LINK optical disc drive
• Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs
• Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs
  • Playing CDs
  • Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R
• Playing DVDs
  • Playing DVDs on your computer
  • Frequently asked questions
• Mice and Keyboards
  • 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
• Audio and Video Connections
  • 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 projector
  • Selecting a display
  • Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector
• Using Speakers
  • Connecting speakers or headphones
  • Disconnecting speakers
  • Adjusting the volume
  • Enabling the audio feature
  • Frequently asked questions
• Printer Connections
  • Connecting a printer
  • Disconnecting a printer
  • Frequently asked questions
• Internet and Network Connections
  • Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection
  • Customizing your Internet connection
• Network Connections
  • Using Ethernet connections
• Using Wireless Panel and Wireless Network Connections
  • About Wireless Panel
    • To start Wireless Panel
    • To open Wireless Panel Help file
  • To connect to a wireless network
    • Checking your network connection status
    • Frequently asked questions
• Troubleshooting
  • What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts?
  • What do I do if the message Operating system not found appears when my computer starts, and why won't Windows start?
  • What do I do if my computer stops responding?
  • Why won't my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode?
  • Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower CPU speed than the maximum?
  • Why don't my changes appear on the computer screen (LCD)?
• System Security
  • What is the best way to set up firewall protection for my computer?
  • How do I keep my preinstalled antivirus software updated?
• Support Options
  • Sony Support Information
  • Program Support Information