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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................................................ 20
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 26
Using the Power Saving Modes .................................. 27
Updating Your Computer ............................................ 29
Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 30
Using the Keyboard..................................................... 31
Using the Touch Pad................................................... 33
Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 34
Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 35
Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 36
Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 44
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 51
Using the Internet........................................................ 59
Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 61
Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 63
Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................68
Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................74
Using the TPM .............................................................81
Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................88
Connecting a Docking Station .....................................89
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........97
Connecting an External Display ..................................98
Selecting Display Modes ...........................................104
Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................105
Connecting an External Microphone .........................107
Connecting a USB Device .........................................108
Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................110
Setting the Password.................................................111
Using Intel(R) VT .......................................................122
Using the VAIO Control Center .................................123
Using the VAIO Power Management.........................124
Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ....................125
Protecting the Hard Disk............................................128
Configuring Your Modem...........................................129
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................130
Adding and Removing Memory .................................131