Document Outline

• Welcome
• Caring for Your Computer
  • Storing Your Computer
  • Using Cables and Connections
  • Cleaning Your Computer
  • Handling the LCD Screen
• 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 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 and dial-up connections
    • Using wireless network connections (selected models only)
    • Checking your network connection status
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Bluetooth Connections
    • Using Bluetooth technology
    • Establishing wireless connections
    • Authenticating devices
    • Renaming the Bluetooth USB Device
    • Sending data and image files
    • Using connection services
    • Setting Bluetooth preferences
    • Setting BlueSpace NE preferences
    • Adding a Bluetooth device
    • Disconnecting a Bluetooth device
    • Additional information
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Connecting Another VAIO Computer
    • Connecting VAIO computers
    • Disconnecting VAIO computers
    • Frequently asked questions
• CDs and DVDs
  • Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs
  • Writing To and Playing CDs
    • Playing CDs
    • Writing files to a CD-RW or CD-R
  • Playing DVDs
    • 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
  • Using the Programmable Buttons
  • Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option
    • Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats
  • Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs
• 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 a Floppy Disk Drive
    • Connecting a floppy disk drive
    • Inserting and removing floppy disks
    • Protecting floppy disks
    • Disconnecting a floppy disk drive
    • Storing a floppy disk drive
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Using PC Cards
    • Inserting PC Cards
    • Removing PC Cards
    • Frequently asked questions
• Port Replicator
  • Locating Ports and Jacks
  • Connecting a Port Replicator
  • Connecting a Flat-Panel Display
  • Disconnecting a Port Replicator
• 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 device
    • 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
• Memory Upgrades
  • Precautions and Procedures
  • Removing and Installing Memory Modules
  • Confirming Added Memory Capacity
• Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Your Computer
• Support Options
  • Sony Support Information
  • Program Support Information