Sony PCG-VX89P User Manual
Welcome powering your computer, Internet and network connections

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Welcome.......................................................7
Powering Your Computer ...........................9
Using AC Power........................................................10
Connecting the AC adapter................................................10
Turning on the computer....................................................11
Using Batteries ..........................................................13
Inserting a battery ..............................................................13
Removing a battery ............................................................14
Displaying battery information ..........................................15
Charging a battery..............................................................18
Notes on batteries...............................................................20
Frequently asked questions ................................................20
Conserving Battery Power ........................................22
Using power saving modes ................................................22
Using PowerPanel ..............................................................23
Frequently asked questions ................................................27
Internet and Network Connections ..........29
Internet Connections .................................................30
Setting up a dial-up Internet connection ............................30
Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection........................32
Customizing your Internet connection...............................35
Frequently asked questions ................................................35
Network Connections ................................................37
Using Ethernet and dial-up connections ............................37
Using wireless LAN connections ......................................40
Checking your network connection status .........................46
Frequently asked questions ................................................46
Document Outline
- Welcome
- Powering Your Computer
- Internet and Network Connections
- CDs, DVDs, and Optical Drives
- Printer Connections
- Computer Features
- Audio and Video Connections
- PC Cards and Floppy Disk Drives
- Connecting Mice and Keyboards
- Preinstalled Programs
- Memory Upgrades
- Using the Recovery CDs
- Troubleshooting and Support
- Troubleshooting Your Computer
- Troubleshooting Batteries
- Troubleshooting the Printer
- Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad
- Troubleshooting the Modem
- Troubleshooting Networks
- Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs
- Troubleshooting i.LINK Drives
- Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives
- Troubleshooting PC Cards
- Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections
- Troubleshooting the LCD screen
- Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media
- Troubleshooting Software
- Software Support Information
- Computer Support Information