Sony VAIO VGN-AW100 manuals

Sony VAIO VGN-AW100 User Manual (220 pages)

Brand: Sony | Category: Laptops | Size: 2.92 MB |

English

Table of contents

User Guide

1

Contents

2

Documentation

7

Non-printed Documentation

8

Help and Support

10

Ergonomic Considerations

11

Before Use

12

Getting Started

13

Locating Controls and Ports

14

On selected models only

15

A Battery connector (page 24)

17

B Air vents

20

About the Indicator Lights

21

Indicator Functions

22

Connecting a Power Source

23

Charging the Battery Pack

27

Removing the Battery Pack

30

To shut down your computer

31

Using Your VAIO Computer

32

Using the Keyboard

33

Using the Touch Pad

34

Buttons on the touch panel

35

Capturing Still Images

38

Capturing Movies

39

Using the Optical Disc Drive

40

Notes on playing discs

45

Playing CDs

46

Copying Files to CDs

46

Playing DVDs

47

Copying Files to DVDs

47

Playing Blu-ray Disc Media

48

Using the TV Function

49

Setting Up TV Connections

50

To connect in STB mode

57

Using the Remote Commander

58

To insert batteries

61

Using the ExpressCard Module

63

Using the Memory Stick

66

Inserting a Memory Stick

68

To format a Memory Stick

69

5 Click Start

70

Removing a Memory Stick

71

Using the SD Memory Card

72

Inserting an SD Memory Card

74

Removing an SD Memory Card

75

Using the CF Memory Card

76

Inserting a CF Memory Card

77

Removing a CF Memory Card

79

Using the Internet

80

Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)

81

Using the Bluetooth Function

84

Bluetooth Security

87

Connecting External Speakers

90

Connecting a Computer Display

93

Connecting a TV

95

Connecting a Projector

96

Selecting Display Modes

97

(not supplied)

100

Connecting a USB Mouse

101

Using Peripheral Devices

102

Connecting a Printer

104

Connecting an i.LINK Device

105

Connecting to a Network (LAN)

107

Setting the Password

109

Adding the Windows Password

114

Registering a Fingerprint

118

Logging Onto Your System

121

Logging onto Windows

121

Power-on Security feature

121

Using the Password Bank

122

Using the File Safe Feature

122

To use VAIO Control Center

124

Using the Power Saving Modes

125

Using Sleep Mode

126

Using Hibernate Mode

128

To return to Normal mode

129

Selecting a Power Plan

130

VAIO Power Management Viewer

131

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer

132

Adding and Removing Memory

133

Viewing the Amount of Memory

138

Precautions

139

Handling the LCD Screen

140

Using the Power Source

141

Handling Your Computer

142

Handling Floppy Disks

145

Handling Discs

146

Using the Battery Pack

147

Using Headphones

149

Handling the Memory Stick

150

Handling the Hard Disk

151

Updating Your Computer

152

Troubleshooting

153

Computer

155

System Security

164

Built-in MOTION EYE Camera

167

Internet

170

Networking

172

What are channels?

174

Bluetooth Technology

175

Optical Discs

180

Why did my screen go blank?

184

Normal mode from Sleep mode?

185

How do I run Windows Aero?

187

Printing

188

Microphone

189

Speakers

191

Touch Pad

193

Keyboard

194

Floppy Disks

195

Audio/Video

196

Memory Stick

199

Peripherals

201

Support Options

202

Sony Support Information

203

5 VAIO Update

204

Customer Information Center

205

Program Support Information

207

Trademarks

218

© 2008 Sony Corporation

220

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