User manual SONY PCG-NV290

[. . . ] Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Powering Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting the AC adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Turning on the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Inserting a battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Removing a battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Displaying battery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Charging a battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Notes on batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using power saving modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using PowerPanel utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Internet and Network Connections. . . . . . . . . . 27 Internet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Setting up a dial-up Internet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Customizing your Internet connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using Ethernet and dial-up connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using wireless LAN connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Checking your network connection status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 1 VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting Another VAIO Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Connecting VAIO computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Disconnecting VAIO computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Click OK. 3 4 5 6 106 Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs This feature is available with UI Design Selector-compatible programs only. To change the window design 1 2 3 4 5 Click Start, and then Control Panel. In the left panel, click Switch to Classic View. Click << or >> to view the designs. Click Apply to select a design that appears in the center window. The UI Design Selector window design changes. The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window. Click OK. 6 107 VAIO Computer Quick Start 108 Connecting Mice and Keyboards Using External Mice and Keyboards 109 VAIO Computer Quick Start Using External Mice and Keyboards You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) mouse or keyboard to your computer. To function properly, the device you connect must be compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer. For information about your computer's built-in keyboard and key functions, see "Using the Keyboard" in the "Computer Features" chapter. Connecting a mouse or keyboard Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard Frequently asked questions Connecting a mouse or keyboard Your computer is compatible with many popular mice and keyboards. The New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation process. Some devices require separate driver software installation. See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information. If the mouse or keyboard does not work once you have connected it to your computer, see "Frequently asked questions" for more information. Your computer can be on or off when connecting a mouse or keyboard. To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer 1 2 Locate the USB port on your computer. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. (One USB port supports one USB device. ) If the New Hardware Wizard appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. 110 Using External Mice and Keyboards Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard See the guide that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on its installation and use. Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard You can disconnect a USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting the USB mouse or keyboard when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. To disconnect the USB mouse or keyboard Unplug the USB cable from the USB port on the computer. Frequently asked questions Why doesn't the computer recognize the USB mouse? Make sure the mouse is securely plugged into the USB port. See "Connecting a mouse or keyboard" for more information. You may need to install or reinstall the mouse driver software. Use the supplied Application Recovery CD to install the drivers. [. . . ] See "Program Support Information" for contact information. Why does the message, "You must insert the Application CD into your optical drive" appear, and the program does not start? Some titles require specific files that are located on the Application Recovery CD. Insert the disc, and try starting the program again. Your optical drive may not be reading the disc. Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up. Make sure the optical drive is properly inserted into the multipurpose bay. [. . . ]