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Sony VGN-A497XP User Manual

Sony VGN-A497XP User Manual (206 pages)

VAIO VGN-A Series, VAIO VGN-FS Series

Brand: Sony | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.35 MB

Table of Contents

User Guide
1
Table of Contents
2
Before Use

6
- Notice
  6
- Energy Star
  7
- Documentation
  8
- Help and Support Center
  9
- Ergonomic Considerations
  11
Getting Started

13
- About the Indicator Lights
  14
- Connecting a Power Source
  15
- Using the Battery Pack
  16
  - Charging the Battery Pack
    19
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    21
- Shutting down Your Computer Safely
  23
Using Your VAIO Computer

24
Using Peripheral Devices

63
Customizing Your VAIO Computer

114
- Setting the Password
  115
- Setting up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center
  120
- Using the Power Saving Modes
  122
  - Using Standby Mode
    123
  - To Activate Standby Mode
    123
  - To Return to Normal Mode
    123
  - Using Hibernate Mode
    125
- Managing Power with VAIO Power Management
  127
- Setting up Your Language with Windows XP Professional
  131
- Configuring Your Modem
  134
- Updating the Modem Driver
  136
- Setting a Sony Wallpaper
  137
- Installing and Upgrading Applications
  138
  - Installing Software
    139
  - Changing or Removing Software
    140
  - Downloading Software
    142
- Managing Drivers
  143
  - Installing a Driver
    144
  - Checking the Driver's Installation
    146
  - Updating a Driver
    148
  - Uninstalling a Driver
    149
  - Restoring a Driver
    151
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer

154
- Adding and Removing Memory
  155
  - Removing and Installing a Memory Module
    157
  - Viewing the Amount of Memory
    168
Precautions

169
- On Handling the LCD Screen
  170
- On Using the Power Source
  171
- On Handling Your Computer
  172
- On Handling Floppy Disks
  174
- On Handling Discs
  175
- On Using the Battery Pack
  176
- On Using Headphones
  177
- On Handling Memory Stick Media
  177
- On Handling the Hard Disk
  178
Troubleshooting

179
- Troubleshooting the Optical Disc Drive
  180
- Troubleshooting PC Cards
  184
- Troubleshooting the Modem
  184
- My Modem Connection Is Slow
  185
- Troubleshooting the Bluetooth Functionality
  186
- Troubleshooting Wireless LAN
  189
- I Cannot Access the Internet
  190
- Troubleshooting Power Management
  192
- Troubleshooting External Displays
  193
- Troubleshooting Sound (Speaker)
  195
- Troubleshooting Sound (Microphone)
  196
- Troubleshooting Floppy Disks
  198
- Troubleshooting Printers
  199
- Troubleshooting I.link Devices
  201
Support Options

202
- Sony Support Information
  202
- E-Support
  203
- Trademarks
  205

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