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Using PC Cards................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Using the Memory Stick..................................................................................................................................................... 67
Using the modem...............................................................................................................................................................70
Using the Bluetooth functionality (VGN-A series) .............................................................................................................. 73
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ............................................................................................................................................. 82
Using power saving modes................................................................................................................................................ 93
Managing power with VAIO Power Management .............................................................................................................. 96
Connecting peripheral devices................................................................................................................................................. 99
Connecting a port replicator (VGN-A series) ................................................................................................................... 100
Connecting an external display........................................................................................................................................ 106
Selecting display modes.................................................................................................................................................. 116
Using the Multiple Monitors function................................................................................................................................ 117
Connecting external speakers ......................................................................................................................................... 122
Connecting an external microphone ................................................................................................................................ 124
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device ............................................................................................................ 127
Connecting a printer ........................................................................................................................................................ 133
Connecting an i.LINK device ........................................................................................................................................... 137
Connecting to a network (LAN)........................................................................................................................................ 141
Customising your computer ................................................................................................................................................... 142
Setting up your language with Windows XP Professional ............................................................................................... 143
Configuring your modem ................................................................................................................................................. 146
Setting a Sony wallpaper ................................................................................................................................................. 148
Installing and updating applications................................................................................................................................. 149
Managing drivers ............................................................................................................................................................. 154