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Sony VGN-A517S User Manual

Sony VGN-A517S User Manual (198 pages)

VAIO VGN-A Series, VAIO VGN-FS Series

Brand: Sony | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.48 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
  10
- Ergonomic Considerations
  11
Getting Started

13
- Locating Controls and Ports
  14
- About the Indicator Lights
  27
- Connecting a Power Source
  29
- Using the Battery Pack
  30
  - Charging the Battery Pack
    33
  - Removing the Battery Pack
    35
- Shutting down Your Computer Safely
  37
Using Your VAIO Computer

38
- Using the Keyboard
  39
- Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
  40
- Using the Touch Pad
  42
- Using Special-Function Buttons
  43
- Using the Optical Disc Drive
  45
  - Playing Cds
    50
  - Copying Files to Cds
    51
  - Playing Dvds
    52
- Using the TV Function
  53
- Using PC Cards
  54
  - Removing a Pc Card
    56
  - To Remove a Pc Card
    56
- Using the Memory Stick Media
  58
  - Inserting a Memory Stick Media
    59
  - Removing a Memory Stick Media
    61
- Using the Internet
  62
- Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)
  63
  - Communicating Without an Access Point (Ad-Hoc)
    65
  - Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)
    69
- Using the Bluetooth Functionality
  73
  - Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device
    76
  - Stopping the Bluetooth Connection
    77
Using Peripheral Devices

78
Customizing Your VAIO Computer

128
- Setting the Password
  129
- Changing/Removing the Power-On Password
  132
- Setting up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center
  134
- Using the Power Saving Modes
  135
  - Using Standby Mode
    136
  - To Activate Standby Mode
    136
  - To Return to Normal Mode
    136
  - Using Hibernate Mode
    138
- Managing Power with VAIO Power Management
  140
- Setting up Your Language with Windows XP Professional
  143
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer

146
- Adding and Removing Memory
  147
  - Removing and Installing a Memory Module
    149
  - Viewing the Amount of Memory
    160
Precautions

161
- On Handling the LCD Screen
  162
- On Using the Power Source
  163
- On Handling Your Computer
  164
- On Handling Floppy Disks
  166
- On Handling Discs
  167
- On Using the Battery Pack
  168
- On Using Headphones
  169
- On Handling Memory Stick Media
  169
- On Handling the Hard Disk
  170
Troubleshooting

171
- Troubleshooting the Optical Disc Drive
  172
- Troubleshooting PC Cards
  175
- Troubleshooting the Modem
  175
- My Modem Connection Is Slow
  176
- Troubleshooting the Bluetooth Functionality
  177
- Troubleshooting Wireless LAN
  180
- I Cannot Access the Internet
  181
- Troubleshooting Power Management
  183
- Troubleshooting External Displays
  184
- Troubleshooting Sound (Speaker)
  186
- Troubleshooting Sound (Microphone)
  187
- Troubleshooting Floppy Disks
  189
- Troubleshooting Printers
  190
- Troubleshooting I.link Devices
  192
Support Options

193
- Sony Support Information
  193
- E-Support
  194
- Trademarks
  196

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