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
    • Displaying 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 LAN connections
    • Checking your network connection status
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Connecting Another VAIO Computer
    • Frequently asked questions
• CDs, DVDs, and Optical Drives
  • Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs
  • Copying and Playing CDs
    • Playing CDs
    • Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Copying and Playing DVDs
    • Playing DVDs
    • Disconnecting the TV from the computer
    • Copying files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW
    • 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 Touch Pad
    • Describing the touch pad
    • Customizing the touch pad
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Using Jog Dial Control
    • Using VAIO Action Setup
    • Locating the Jog Dial Control
    • Using launcher mode
    • Using guide mode
    • Using the Jog Dial control with Sony programs
    • Using the Jog Dial control with other programs
  • 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
• Connecting Mice and Keyboards
  • Using External Mice and Keyboards
    • Connecting a mouse or keyboard
    • Connecting a PS/2 mouse or keyboard
    • Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard
    • Frequently asked questions
• Connecting a Port Replicator
  • Locating Ports and Connectors
  • Using the Port Replicator
    • Connecting the port replicator
    • Removing the port replicator
• Floppy Disk Drives and PC Cards
  • Using Floppy Disk Drives
    • Connecting a floppy disk drive
    • Inserting and removing floppy disks
    • Notes on handling floppy disks
    • Disconnecting a floppy disk drive
    • Carrying the floppy disk drive
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Using PC Cards
    • Inserting PC Cards
    • Removing PC Cards
    • Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives
    • 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 TV
    • Connecting a projector
    • Selecting a display mode
    • Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector
  • Using Speakers, CD Players, or Amplifiers
    • Connecting standard speakers
    • Disconnecting standard speakers
    • Connecting active speakers or amplifiers
    • Disconnecting active speakers or amplifiers
    • Connecting CD, MiniDisc, or audio cassette players
    • Disconnecting CD, MiniDisc, or audio cassette players
    • 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
    • Program overview
    • Frequently asked questions
  • DVgate Program Notes
    • Recording images to a digital video device
    • Adjusting image resolution
    • Saving to your hard disk drive
  • Program Support Information
    • Sony Service Center
• Working with Digital Video
  • Editing Video with MovieShaker Software
  • Editing Video with DVgate Software
• Working with Still Images
  • Importing Still Images
  • Editing Still Images
  • Printing Still Images
• Working with Digital Music
• Sharing Video, Images, and Music on a Network
  • How VAIO Media Works
    • Setting up a VAIO Media server computer
    • Setting up a VAIO Media client computer
    • Using VAIO Media
• Creating DVDs
  • About Disc Formats, Media, and Compatibility
    • Using the Right Recording Media
    • Using the Right Disc Format with the Right Playback Equipment
  • Creating DVDs with Click to DVD™ Software
    • Using Click to DVD software
  • Creating DVDs with RecordNow DX
    • Using RecordNow DX Software
    • Topics
  • Creating DVDs with Drag'n Drop CD/DVD
    • Using Drag'n Drop CD/DVD Software
• VAIO AV Applications
  • Overview of Preinstalled Software
  • DVgate Software
  • MovieShaker Software
    • Creating movies with MovieShaker software
    • Using the ImageStation online service with MovieShaker software
  • Network Smart Capture
    • The Network Smart Capture main window
    • Capturing still images
    • Capturing movie clips
    • Capturing Web camera images
    • Applying effects to your images and movies
    • Managing your images and movies
    • Using the ImageStation online service
    • Getting more help
  • PictureGear Studio™ Software
    • Using the Import Photo feature
    • Using the PhotoCollection feature
    • Using the Binder feature
    • Using the PhotoAlbum feature
    • Using the PrintStudio feature
  • SonicStage Software
    • Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services
    • Starting SonicStage Software
    • Recording from a CD
    • Transferring songs (Check-In/Check-Out)
    • Additional features
  • Additional Software Information
• Legal Information
• 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 Touch Pad
  • Troubleshooting the Modem
  • Troubleshooting Networks
  • Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs
  • Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives
  • Troubleshooting PC Cards
  • Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections
  • Troubleshooting the Computer Screen (LCD)
  • Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media
  • Troubleshooting Programs
  • Computer Support Information