Sony VGN-BX500 manuals

Sony VGN-BX500 User Manual (217 pages)

Brand: Sony | Category: Laptops | Size: 2.21 MB |

English

Table of contents

User Guide

1

Contents

2

Before Use

6

Non-printed Documentation

7

Ergonomic Considerations

8

Getting Started

10

Locating Controls and Ports

11

On selected models only

12

* On selected models only

13

Modem port (page 52)

14

Battery connector (page 21)

14

DC In port (page 19)

14

Air vent

17

RELEASE latch (page 26)

17

LOCK/UNLOCK switch (page 21)

17

About the Indicator Lights

18

Connecting a Power Source

19

Using the Battery Pack

21

Charging the Battery Pack

24

Removing the Battery Pack

26

To shut down your computer

27

Using Your VAIO Computer

28

Using the Keyboard

29

Using the Pointing Device

33

Using the Pointing Stick

34

Disabling a Pointing Device

35

Using the Multi Function Bay

38

To change a bay unit

39

and L-shaped

42

Using PC Cards

43

Removing a PC Card

45

Using the Memory Stick Media

47

Removing a Memory Stick Media

49

Using Other Memory Cards

50

Inserting a Memory Card

51

Removing a Memory Card

51

Using the Internet

52

Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)

54

Bluetooth Security

66

To see the help file

68

Using the Bluetooth Headset

69

3 Click Yes

70

Using the Optical Disc Drive

72

Notes on playing DVDs

76

Playing CDs

78

Copying Files to CDs

79

Playing DVDs

80

Copying Files to DVDs

80

Left/Back

83

9 Turn on the computer

87

3 Press the UNDOCK button

90

Connecting External Speakers

94

Connecting a Computer Display

96

Connecting a Projector

99

Selecting Display Modes

100

To select a display

101

Using Peripheral Devices

102

Connecting a USB Mouse

107

Connecting a Printer

110

Connecting an i.LINK Device

112

Connecting to a Network (LAN)

114

Setting the Password

117

Adding the Power-on Password

118

Adding the Hard Disk Password

120

To add the hard disk password

121

To use VAIO Central

124

Using the Power Saving Modes

125

Using Standby Mode

126

Using Hibernate Mode

128

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer

132

Adding and Removing Memory

133

Viewing the Amount of Memory

138

Precautions

139

On Handling the LCD Screen

140

On Using the Power Source

141

On Handling Your Computer

142

On Handling Floppy Disks

144

On Handling Discs

145

On Using the Battery Pack

146

On Using Headphones

147

On Handling the Hard Disk

148

Troubleshooting

149

❑ Audio/Video (page 193)

150

❑ Peripherals (page 195)

150

Computer

151

Windows does not start?

159

Connect server?

160

System Security

161

Built-in MOTION EYE Camera

166

Internet

169

Networking

171

What are channels?

173

Bluetooth Technology

174

CDs and DVDs

178

Printing

185

Microphone

186

Speakers

187

Pointing Device

188

Keyboard

190

Floppy Disks

191

PC Cards

192

Audio/Video

193

Memory Stick Media

194

Peripherals

195

Computer from the Start menu?

198

Support Options

199

Customer Information Center

200

Program Support Information

202

© 2005 Sony Corporation

217

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