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User Guide
Personal Computer
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Contents
Before Use .........................................................................................................................................................................6
Notice ...........................................................................................................................................................................6
ENERGY STAR ...............................................................................................................................................................7
Documentation .............................................................................................................................................................8
Ergonomic Considerations .........................................................................................................................................12
Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................................14
Locating Controls and Ports.......................................................................................................................................15
About the Indicator Lights ..........................................................................................................................................21
Connecting a Power Source ......................................................................................................................................23
Using the Battery Pack ..............................................................................................................................................24
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely .......................................................................................................................29
Using Your VAIO Computer .............................................................................................................................................30
Using the Keyboard ...................................................................................................................................................31
Using the Touch Pad .................................................................................................................................................33
Using Special-function Buttons ..................................................................................................................................34
Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...................................................................................................................35
Using the Optical Disc Drive ......................................................................................................................................36
Using PC Cards .........................................................................................................................................................45
Using the ExpressCard Media ...................................................................................................................................48
Using the Memory Stick Media ..................................................................................................................................52
Using Other Memory Cards .......................................................................................................................................57
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Using the Internet.......................................................................................................................................................60
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................61
Using the Bluetooth Functionality ..............................................................................................................................69
Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................76
Connecting a Docking Station....................................................................................................................................77
Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................86
Connecting an External Display .................................................................................................................................87
Selecting Display Modes............................................................................................................................................91
Using the Multiple Monitors Function .........................................................................................................................92
Connecting an External Microphone ..........................................................................................................................94
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................95
Connecting a Printer ..................................................................................................................................................98
Connecting an i.LINK Device .....................................................................................................................................99
Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...............................................................................................................................101
Customizing Your VAIO Computer ................................................................................................................................103
Selecting Performance Modes .................................................................................................................................104
Setting the Password ...............................................................................................................................................105
Using Fingerprint Authentication ..............................................................................................................................111
Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM).....................................................................................................................128
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center..............................................................................................134
Using the Power Saving Modes ...............................................................................................................................135
Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ....................................................................................................140
Setting Up Your Language with Windows XP Professional .....................................................................................143
Configuring Your Modem .........................................................................................................................................146
Protecting the Hard Disk ..........................................................................................................................................148
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer....................................................................................................................................149
Adding and Removing Memory................................................................................................................................150
Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................157
On Handling the LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................158
On Using the Power Source ....................................................................................................................................159
On Handling Your Computer....................................................................................................................................160
On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...........................................................................................................162
On Handling Floppy Disks .......................................................................................................................................162
On Handling Discs ...................................................................................................................................................163
On Using the Battery Pack.......................................................................................................................................164
On Using Headphones.............................................................................................................................................165
On Handling Memory Stick Media............................................................................................................................165
On Handling the Hard Disk ......................................................................................................................................166
On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...................................................................................................................167
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................168
Computer .................................................................................................................................................................170
System Security .......................................................................................................................................................178
Battery......................................................................................................................................................................180
Built-in MOTION EYE Camera.................................................................................................................................182
Internet .....................................................................................................................................................................185
Networking ...............................................................................................................................................................187
Bluetooth Technology ..............................................................................................................................................190
CDs and DVDs.........................................................................................................................................................194
Display .....................................................................................................................................................................199
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Printing .....................................................................................................................................................................201
Microphone ..............................................................................................................................................................202
Mouse ......................................................................................................................................................................203
Speakers ..................................................................................................................................................................204
Touch Pad................................................................................................................................................................205
Keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................206
Floppy Disks ............................................................................................................................................................207
PC Cards .................................................................................................................................................................208
Audio/Video..............................................................................................................................................................209
Memory Stick Media ................................................................................................................................................210
Peripherals ...............................................................................................................................................................211
Docking Station ........................................................................................................................................................212
Support Options .............................................................................................................................................................213
Sony Support Information ........................................................................................................................................213
e-Support .................................................................................................................................................................214
Trademarks ..............................................................................................................................................................216