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Welcome
Ergonomics And Caring For Your Computer
Applying Ergonomics
Storing Your Computer
Using Cables And Connections
Cleaning And Maintaining Your Computer
Handling The LCD Screen
Locating Controls And Ports
About The Indicator Lights
Using Special Buttons
About The Special Buttons
Locating The Special Buttons
Using The Touch Pad
Describing The Touch Pad
Locating And Using The Touch Pad
Customizing The Touch Pad
Using Memory Stick Media
About Memory Stick Media
Inserting Memory Stick Media
Viewing The Contents
Protecting Data On Memory Stick Media
Formatting Memory Stick Media
Removing Memory Stick Media
Mice And Keyboards
Using The Keyboard
Key Descriptions
Combinations And Functions With The Windows Key
Combinations And Functions With The Fn Key
Connecting A Mouse And Keyboard
Connecting A Mouse Or Keyboard
Disconnecting A Mouse Or Keyboard
Powering Your Computer
Using AC Power
Connecting The AC Adapter
Turning On The Computer
Using The Battery
Installing The Battery
Inserting A Battery
Removing A Battery
Charging A Battery
Notes On Batteries
Locating Battery Information
Conserving Battery Power
Using Power Saving Modes
Using Power Schemes
Locating Power Status Information
Internet And Network Connections
Internet Connections
Setting Up A Dialup Internet Connection
Setting Up An Ethernet Internet Connection
Customizing Your Internet Connection
Network Connections
Using Ethernet And Dialup Connections
Using Wireless Network Connections (selected Models Only)
Checking Your Network Connection Status
Bluetooth Connections
Using Bluetooth Technology
Establishing Wireless Connections
Renaming The Bluetooth USB Device
Setting Bluetooth Preferences
Disconnecting A Bluetooth Device
Additional Information
CDs And DVDs
Creating CDs / DVDs With Sony Software
Picture & Video DVDs
Music CDs
Data Backup
Inserting And Ejecting CDs Or DVDs
Copying And Playing CDs And DVDs
Playing CDs
Copying Files To A CDRW Or CDR
Playing DVDs
Writing Files To DVDs (on Selected Models Only)
Printer Connections
Printing With Your Computer
Connecting A Printer
Disconnecting A Printer
Floppy Disk Drives
Using A Floppy Disk Drive
Connecting A Floppy Disk Drive
Inserting And Removing Floppy Disks
Protecting Floppy Disks
Disconnecting A Floppy Disk Drive
Storing A Floppy Disk Drive
PC Cards
Using PC Cards
Inserting PC Cards
Removing PC Cards
Connecting And Disconnecting PC Card Drives
Port Replicator Connections
Locating Ports And Jacks
Connecting The Port Replicator
Disconnecting A Port Replicator
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
Using Computer Monitors And Projectors
Connecting A Computer Monitor
Connecting A Multimedia Projector
Selecting A Display
Disconnecting A Computer Monitor Or Projector
Using Speakers Or Headphones
Connecting Speakers Or Headphones
Disconnecting Speakers
Adjusting The Sound
Enabling The Sound
Using Microphones
Connecting A Microphone
Disconnecting A Microphone
Using A Microphone To Record Sound
Memory Upgrades
Precautions And Procedures
Removing And Installing Memory Modules
Confirming Added Memory Capacity
Troubleshooting
Computer
What Do I Do If My Computer Won't Start?
What Do I Do If A BIOS Error Appears When My Computer Starts?
What Do I Do If The Message Operating System Not Found Appears When My Computer Starts, And Why Won't Windows Start?
What Do I Do If My Computer Stops Responding?
Why Won't My Computer Enter Standby Or Hibernate Mode?
Why Is The Sound Of My Computer's Fan So Loud?
Why Does The System Properties Dialog Box Display A Slower CPU Speed Than The Maximum?
Why Don't My Changes Appear On The Computer Screen (LCD)?
System Security
How Can I Protect My Computer Against Security Threats, Such As Viruses?
How Do I Keep My Preinstalled Antivirus Software Updated?
Battery
How Do I Know When The Battery Is Charged?
When Is The Computer Using AC Power?
When Should I Recharge The Battery?
When Should I Replace The Battery?
Should I Be Concerned That The Installed Battery Is Warm?
Can My Computer Enter Hibernate Mode While Using Battery Power?
Why Doesn't My Computer Enter Hibernate Mode?
Internet
Why Doesn't My Modem Work?
Why Is My Modem Connection Slow?
Networking
Why Can't My Computer Connect To A Wireless LAN Access Point?
Why Can't I Access The Internet?
Why Is The Data Transfer Speed Slow?
Why Is The Communication Speed Interrupted Or Slowed Down When MPEG2 Data Is Transferred?
How Do I Avoid Data Transfer Interruptions?
Can I Connect To An IEE 802.11a Device?
What Are Channels?
When I Change The Encryption Key, The Network Connection Stops.What Do I Do?
Bluetooth Technology
Why Can't Other Bluetooth Devices Discover My Computer?
Why Can't Other Bluetooth Devices Connect To My Computer?
How Will I Know When Another Bluetooth Device Is Requesting Authentication?
Why Is My Bluetooth Connection Slow?
Can I Use A Device Equipped With Bluetooth Technology On Airplanes?
CDs And DVDs
How Do I Maintain CDs And DVDs?
Why Does My Computer Freeze When I Try To Read A Disc?
What Do I Do If The Drive Tray Won't Open?
What Do I Do If The Optical Drive Isn't Playing My CD Or DVD Properly?
Why Did The Computer Screen (LCD) Go Blank?
Why Can't I View The Entire DVD Video Display On The External Display?
How Do I Adjust The Image On The External Display?
How Do I Change The Video Resolution On The External Display?
Printing
Why Can't I Print A Document?
Microphone
Why Doesn't My Microphone Work?
Mouse
What Do I Do If The Computer Doesn't Recognize The Mouse?
What Do I Do If The Pointer Doesn't Move When I Use The Mouse?
Speakers
Why Won't My Speakers Work?
Why Can't I Hear Sound From My Speakers?
Touch Pad
What Do I Do If The Touch Pad Does Not Work?
How Do I Change The Left And Right Button Assignments?
Floppy Disks
Why Doesn't The Safely Remove Hardware Icon Appear On The Taskbar When The Drive Is Connected?
Why Is The Drive Unable To Write Data To A Floppy Disk?
PC Cards
Why Doesn't My PC Card Work?
Why Doesn't My Computer Recognize Attached Devices?
Why Can't I Insert My PC Card?
Audio/Video
Why Can't I Use The DV Recorder?
Memory Stick Media
Why Can't I Open My Image Files?
Why Can't I Save Music Files Onto My Memory Stick Media?
Can I Copy Images From A Digital Video Camera Using Memory Stick Media?
How Do I Prevent Damage To The Memory Stick Media?
How Do I Extend The Life Of The Memory Stick Media?
Support Options
Sony Support Information
Program Support Information
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Table of Contents
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Welcome
1
Ergonomics And Caring For Your Computer
2
Applying Ergonomics
3
Storing Your Computer
4
Using Cables And Connections
5
Cleaning And Maintaining Your Computer
6
Handling The LCD Screen
7
Locating Controls And Ports
8
About The Indicator Lights
12
Using Special Buttons
13
About The Special Buttons
14
Locating The Special Buttons
15
Using The Touch Pad
17
Describing The Touch Pad
18
Locating And Using The Touch Pad
19
Customizing The Touch Pad
20
Using Memory Stick Media
21
About Memory Stick Media
22
Inserting Memory Stick Media
23
Viewing The Contents
24
Protecting Data On Memory Stick Media
25
Formatting Memory Stick Media
26
Removing Memory Stick Media
27
Mice And Keyboards
28
Using The Keyboard
29
Key Descriptions
30
Combinations And Functions With The Windows Key
32
Combinations And Functions With The Fn Key
33
Connecting A Mouse And Keyboard
34
Connecting A Mouse Or Keyboard
35
Disconnecting A Mouse Or Keyboard
36
Powering Your Computer
37
Using AC Power
38
Connecting The AC Adapter
39
Turning On The Computer
40
Using The Battery
41
Installing The Battery
42
Inserting A Battery
43
Removing A Battery
44
Charging A Battery
45
Notes On Batteries
46
Locating Battery Information
47
Conserving Battery Power
48
Using Power Saving Modes
49
Using Power Schemes
50
Locating Power Status Information
52
Internet And Network Connections
53
Internet Connections
54
Setting Up A Dialup Internet Connection
55
Setting Up An Ethernet Internet Connection
57
Customizing Your Internet Connection
59
Network Connections
60
Using Ethernet And Dialup Connections
61
Using Wireless Network Connections (selected Models Only)
63
Checking Your Network Connection Status
69
Bluetooth Connections
70
Using Bluetooth Technology
71
Establishing Wireless Connections
72
Renaming The Bluetooth USB Device
75
Setting Bluetooth Preferences
76
Disconnecting A Bluetooth Device
77
Additional Information
78
CDs And DVDs
79
Creating CDs / DVDs With Sony Software
80
Picture & Video DVDs
81
Music CDs
82
Data Backup
83
Inserting And Ejecting CDs Or DVDs
84
Copying And Playing CDs And DVDs
86
Playing CDs
87
Copying Files To A CDRW Or CDR
88
Playing DVDs
90
Writing Files To DVDs (on Selected Models Only)
91
Printer Connections
92
Printing With Your Computer
93
Connecting A Printer
94
Disconnecting A Printer
96
Floppy Disk Drives
97
Using A Floppy Disk Drive
98
Connecting A Floppy Disk Drive
99
Inserting And Removing Floppy Disks
100
Protecting Floppy Disks
101
Disconnecting A Floppy Disk Drive
102
Storing A Floppy Disk Drive
103
PC Cards
104
Using PC Cards
105
Inserting PC Cards
106
Removing PC Cards
107
Connecting And Disconnecting PC Card Drives
108
Port Replicator Connections
109
Locating Ports And Jacks
110
Connecting The Port Replicator
111
Disconnecting A Port Replicator
112
Audio And Video Connections
113
Using I.LINK Digital Video Recorders
114
Connecting An I.LINK Digital Video Recorder
115
Disconnecting The I.LINK Digital Video Recorder
116
Using A Digital Video Camera Recorder
117
Using Computer Monitors And Projectors
118
Connecting A Computer Monitor
119
Connecting A Multimedia Projector
120
Selecting A Display
121
Disconnecting A Computer Monitor Or Projector
123
Using Speakers Or Headphones
124
Connecting Speakers Or Headphones
125
Disconnecting Speakers
126
Adjusting The Sound
127
Enabling The Sound
128
Using Microphones
129
Connecting A Microphone
130
Disconnecting A Microphone
131
Using A Microphone To Record Sound
132
Memory Upgrades
133
Precautions And Procedures
134
Removing And Installing Memory Modules
135
Confirming Added Memory Capacity
138
Troubleshooting
139
Computer
140
What Do I Do If My Computer Won't Start?
141
What Do I Do If A BIOS Error Appears When My Computer Starts?
142
What Do I Do If The Message Operating System Not Found Appears When My Computer Starts, And Why Won't Windows Start?
143
What Do I Do If My Computer Stops Responding?
144
Why Won't My Computer Enter Standby Or Hibernate Mode?
145
Why Is The Sound Of My Computer's Fan So Loud?
146
Why Does The System Properties Dialog Box Display A Slower CPU Speed Than The Maximum?
147
Why Don't My Changes Appear On The Computer Screen (LCD)?
148
System Security
149
How Can I Protect My Computer Against Security Threats, Such As Viruses?
150
How Do I Keep My Preinstalled Antivirus Software Updated?
151
Battery
152
How Do I Know When The Battery Is Charged?
153
When Is The Computer Using AC Power?
154
When Should I Recharge The Battery?
155
When Should I Replace The Battery?
156
Should I Be Concerned That The Installed Battery Is Warm?
157
Can My Computer Enter Hibernate Mode While Using Battery Power?
158
Why Doesn't My Computer Enter Hibernate Mode?
159
Internet
160
Why Doesn't My Modem Work?
161
Why Is My Modem Connection Slow?
162
Networking
163
Why Can't My Computer Connect To A Wireless LAN Access Point?
164
Why Can't I Access The Internet?
165
Why Is The Data Transfer Speed Slow?
166
Why Is The Communication Speed Interrupted Or Slowed Down When MPEG2 Data Is Transferred?
167
How Do I Avoid Data Transfer Interruptions?
168
Can I Connect To An IEE 802.11a Device?
169
What Are Channels?
170
When I Change The Encryption Key, The Network Connection Stops.What Do I Do?
171
Bluetooth Technology
172
Why Can't Other Bluetooth Devices Discover My Computer?
173
Why Can't Other Bluetooth Devices Connect To My Computer?
174
How Will I Know When Another Bluetooth Device Is Requesting Authentication?
175
Why Is My Bluetooth Connection Slow?
176
Can I Use A Device Equipped With Bluetooth Technology On Airplanes?
177
CDs And DVDs
178
How Do I Maintain CDs And DVDs?
179
Why Does My Computer Freeze When I Try To Read A Disc?
180
What Do I Do If The Drive Tray Won't Open?
181
What Do I Do If The Optical Drive Isn't Playing My CD Or DVD Properly?
182
Why Did The Computer Screen (LCD) Go Blank?
183
Why Can't I View The Entire DVD Video Display On The External Display?
184
How Do I Adjust The Image On The External Display?
185
How Do I Change The Video Resolution On The External Display?
186
Printing
187
Why Can't I Print A Document?
188
Microphone
189
Why Doesn't My Microphone Work?
190
Mouse
191
What Do I Do If The Computer Doesn't Recognize The Mouse?
192
What Do I Do If The Pointer Doesn't Move When I Use The Mouse?
193
Speakers
194
Why Won't My Speakers Work?
195
Why Can't I Hear Sound From My Speakers?
196
Touch Pad
197
What Do I Do If The Touch Pad Does Not Work?
198
How Do I Change The Left And Right Button Assignments?
199
Floppy Disks
200
Why Doesn't The Safely Remove Hardware Icon Appear On The Taskbar When The Drive Is Connected?
201
Why Is The Drive Unable To Write Data To A Floppy Disk?
202
PC Cards
203
Why Doesn't My PC Card Work?
204
Why Doesn't My Computer Recognize Attached Devices?
205
Why Can't I Insert My PC Card?
206
Audio/Video
207
Why Can't I Use The DV Recorder?
208
Memory Stick Media
209
Why Can't I Open My Image Files?
210
Why Can't I Save Music Files Onto My Memory Stick Media?
211
Can I Copy Images From A Digital Video Camera Using Memory Stick Media?
212
How Do I Prevent Damage To The Memory Stick Media?
213
How Do I Extend The Life Of The Memory Stick Media?
214
Support Options
215
Sony Support Information
216
Program Support Information
217
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