Sony VGN-P21S/W User manual

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User Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-P series

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Contents
Before Use.......................................................................... 4
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5
Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 7
Getting Started.................................................................... 9
Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 10
About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 15
Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 16
Using the Battery Pack................................................ 17
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 24
Updating Your Computer ............................................ 25
Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 26
Using the Keyboard..................................................... 27
Using the Pointing Device ........................................... 29
Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 31
Using the Instant Mode ............................................... 32
Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 33
Using the Memory Stick .............................................. 34
Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 39
Using the Internet........................................................ 43
Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 44
Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 46
Using the Wireless WAN............................................. 53
Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................57
Using the GPS Function ..............................................62
Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................64
Using the Noise Canceling Headphones.....................65
Connecting a Display/LAN Adapter .............................71
Connecting an Optical Disc Drive ................................73
Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........75
Connecting an External Display ..................................76
Selecting Display Modes .............................................78
Using the Multiple Monitors Function ..........................80
Connecting a USB Device ...........................................83
Customizing Your VAIO Computer....................................85
Setting the Password...................................................86
Using the VAIO Control Center ...................................96
Using the Power Saving Modes ..................................97
Using the VAIO Power Management.........................102
Protecting the Hard Disk............................................104

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Precautions..................................................................... 105
Handling the LCD Screen ......................................... 106
Using the Power Source ........................................... 107
Handling Your Computer........................................... 108
Handling the Built-in Camera .................................... 111
Handling Discs .......................................................... 112
Using the Battery Pack.............................................. 113
Using Headphones.................................................... 114
Handling the Memory Stick ....................................... 115
Handling the Built-in Storage Device ........................ 116
Handling the Display/LAN Adapter............................ 117
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 118
Computer .................................................................. 120
System Security ........................................................ 129
Battery....................................................................... 130
Instant Mode ............................................................. 132
Built-in Camera ......................................................... 134
Networking ................................................................ 136
Bluetooth Technology ............................................... 141
GPS........................................................................... 145
Display ...................................................................... 146
Printing ...................................................................... 149
Microphone ............................................................... 150
Speakers ................................................................... 151
Pointing Device..........................................................152
Keyboard ...................................................................153
Floppy Disks ..............................................................154
Audio/Video ...............................................................155
Memory Cards ...........................................................157
Peripherals ................................................................158
Trademarks .....................................................................159
Notice ..............................................................................161

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Before Use >
Before Use
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO®computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has
combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal
computing experience.
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External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer.
How to find specifications
Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your computer.
To find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the VAIO Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com.

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Before Use >
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
This section provides support information about your VAIO computer.
1. Printed Documentation
❑Quick Start Guide — An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc.
❑Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
❑Regulations, Guarantee, EULA and Service Support
2. On-screen Documentation
❑User Guide (This manual) — Features of your computer and information about solving common problems.
To view this on-screen guide:
1Double-click the VAIO User Guide icon on the desktop.
2Open the folder for your language.
3Select the guide you want to read.
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You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the
folder for your language.
❑Windows Help and Support — A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you
learn to use your computer.
To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows
key and press the F1 key.