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Contents
Before Use.......................................................................... 4
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5
Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 7
Getting Started.................................................................... 9
Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 10
About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 17
Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 18
Using the Battery Pack................................................ 19
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 26
Updating Your Computer ............................................ 27
Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 28
Using the Keyboard..................................................... 29
Using the Touch Pad................................................... 31
Using the Switch Function........................................... 32
Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 33
Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 34
Using the Memory Stick .............................................. 41
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 46
Using the Internet........................................................ 52
Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 54
Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 56
Using the Bluetooth Function ...................................... 63
Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................68
Using the TPM.............................................................75
Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................81
Connecting a Docking Station .....................................82
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........90
Connecting an External Display ..................................91
Selecting Display Modes .............................................99
Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................102
Connecting an External Microphone .........................104
Connecting a USB Device .........................................105
Connecting an i.LINK Device.....................................107
Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................109
Setting the Password.................................................110
Using the VAIO Control Center .................................121
Using the Power Saving Modes ................................122
Using the VAIO Power Management.........................127
Configuring Your Modem...........................................129
Protecting the Hard Disk............................................131
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................132
Adding and Removing Memory .................................133