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
    • 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
    • Connecting VAIO computers
    • Disconnecting VAIO computers
    • 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
    • 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 the Jog Dial Control
    • Locating the Jog Dial control
    • Using the Jog Dial Navigator icon
    • Using the Jog Dial Bar
    • Using Jog Dial Launcher
    • Using Application and Scroll modes
    • Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings
  • 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 Multipurpose Bay
    • Installing a device
    • Removing a device
    • Notes on using a device in the multipurpose bay
  • Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option
    • Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats
  • Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs
• Connecting Mice and Keyboards
  • Using External Mice and Keyboards
    • Connecting a mouse or keyboard
    • Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard
    • Frequently asked questions
• Floppy Disk Drives and PC Cards
  • Using Floppy Disk Drives
    • Inserting and removing floppy disks
    • Notes on handling floppy disks
    • 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 projector
    • Selecting a display mode
    • Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector
  • Using Speakers
    • Connecting speakers
    • Disconnecting external speakers
    • Notes on using the speakers
    • Adjusting the volume
    • To adjust the volume using the volume dial control
    • 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
• 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 i.LINK Drives
  • 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