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Sony VPCZ2 Manual

212 pages3.62 Mb

2Contents
4Before Use
- How to find specifications
- 5Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
  - 1. Printed Documentation
  - 62. On-screen Documentation
  - 73. Support Web Sites
  - 84. Customer Information Center
  - 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only)
- 9Ergonomic Considerations
11Getting Started
- 12Locating Controls and Ports
  - Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
  - Front
  - 15Right
  - 16Left
  - 17Bottom (with the battery pack)
  - 18Bottom (without the battery pack)
    - About the Indicator Lights
- 19About the Indicator Lights
  - Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:
    - Indicator Functions
- 20Connecting a Power Source
  - Using the AC Adapter
    - To use the AC adapter
- 22Using the Battery Pack
  - Installing/Removing the Battery Pack
    - To install the battery pack
    - 24To remove the battery pack
  - 26Charging the Battery Pack
    - To charge the battery pack
    - 27About the use of an extended battery pack
  - 28Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
    - To check the battery charge capacity
  - 29Extending the Battery Life
- 30Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
  - To shut down your computer
- 31Using the Power Saving Modes
  - 32Using Sleep Mode
  - 33Using Hibernate Mode
    - To activate Hibernate mode
    - To return to Normal mode
- 34Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition
  - Updating Your Computer
  - 35Using the Antivirus Software for Your Computer
  - 36Using the VAIO Care
    - To launch the VAIO Care
37Using Your VAIO Computer
- 38Using the Keyboard
  - Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
    - 39Using the Keyboard
      - Combination/Feature Function
  - 40Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings
    - To change the backlit keyboard settings
    - 42About the touch pad zone
      - Using the Touch Pad
    - 43To use the touch pad zone
- 44Using Special-function Buttons
- 45Using the Quick Web Access Function
  - Activating the Quick Web Access Function
    - To activate the Quick Web Access function
  - Exiting the Quick Web Access Function
  - 46Notes on Using the Quick Web Access Function
- 47Using the Built-in Camera
  - To make a video call using Windows Live Messenger
  - To display images from the built-in camera
    - Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 50Supported Discs
    - 51Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 52Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc
  - Notes on playing discs
  - 54Playing Discs
    - To play a disc
  - Copying Files to Discs
    - To copy files to a disc
- 55Using "Memory Stick"
  - Before You Use "Memory Stick"
  - 56Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick"
    - To insert "Memory Stick"
    - 58To remove "Memory Stick"
  - 59Formatting "Memory Stick"
    - To format "Memory Stick"
  - 61Notes on Using "Memory Stick"
- 62Using Other Modules / Memory Cards
  - Using the SD Memory Card
    - Before you use the SD memory card
    - 63To insert an SD memory card
    - 64To remove an SD memory card
  - 65Notes on Using Memory Cards
    - General notes on using the memory card
    - Notes on using the SD memory card
- 66Using the Internet
- 67Using the Network (LAN)
- 68Using the Wireless LAN
  - 69Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function
    - General notes on using the wireless LAN function
    - 70Note on the data encryption
  - 71Starting Wireless LAN Communications
    - To start wireless LAN communications
  - 72Stopping Wireless LAN Communications
    - To stop wireless LAN communications
- 73Using the Wireless WAN
  - 74Inserting a SIM Card
    - To insert a SIM card
  - 77Starting the Wireless WAN Communications
    - To start the wireless WAN communications
- 78Using the International Roaming Service
- 79Using the BLUETOOTH Function
  - BLUETOOTH Security
    - 81To communicate with another BLUETOOTH device
  - 83Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH Function
- 85Using the GPS Function
  - To use the GPS function
- 86Using Fingerprint Authentication
  - 87Registering a Fingerprint
    - To register a fingerprint
  - 90Logging Onto Windows
    - To log onto Windows
- 91Using the TPM
  - 92Important Notice
    - Notes on encrypting the operating system or program files
    - 93Notes on encrypting key files or files on the Personal Secure Drive
    - 94Notes on encrypting backup files or other files
  - 96Configuring the TPM
    - To enable the TPM in the BIOS setup screen
    - 97To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package
    - To initialize and configure the TPM
  - 98Using BitLocker Drive Encryption with the TPM
  - Notes on using BitLocker Drive Encryption
    - 99To unlock the encrypted data with a recovery key stored on a USB flash memory device
101Using Peripheral Devices
- 102Using the Noise Canceling Headphones
  - 103Before You Use the Noise Canceling Headphones
  - 105Connecting the Noise Canceling Headphones
    - To connect the noise canceling headphones
  - 106Adjusting the Effect of the Noise Canceling Function
    - To adjust the effect of the noise canceling function
  - 107Using the microphone directivity function
    - To enable the microphone directivity function
  - 108What to do if the balloon does not appear
    - To display the balloon message
      - Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station
- 109Connecting a Docking Station
  - Locating Ports on the Docking Station
    - 110Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station
  - 111Connecting the Docking Station to Your Computer
    - To connect the docking station to your computer
  - 114Disconnecting the Docking Station from Your Computer
    - 115To disconnect the docking station from your computer
- 117Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
  - To connect external speakers
- 118Connecting an External Display
  - Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector
    - To connect a computer display or a projector
  - 120Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
    - To connect a TV to your computer
    - 122To play Blu-ray 3D Disc media
    - 123To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV
- 124Selecting Display Modes
  - To select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys
  - To select a display mode from the display settings
- 125Using the Multiple Monitors Function
  - 126To use the Multiple Monitors function
- 127Connecting a USB Device
  - To connect a USB device
  - To charge a USB device
  - 128Notes on connecting a USB device
129Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- 130Setting the Password
  - 131Setting the Power-on Password
    - To add the power-on password (machine password)
    - 132To add the power-on password (user password)
    - 133To change or remove the power-on password (machine password)
    - 134To change or remove the power-on password (user password)
  - 135Setting the Windows Password
    - To add the Windows password
    - To change the Windows password
    - 136To remove the Windows password
- 137Using the VAIO Control Center
  - To use the VAIO Control Center
- 138Using the VAIO Power Management
  - Selecting a Power Plan
    - To select a power plan
    - To change the power plan settings
- 139Selecting Graphics Modes
  - About Graphics Modes with Graphics Accelerators
  - 140Selecting the Graphics Mode Manually
    - To select the graphics mode manually
141Precautions
- 142Safety Information
  - Computer
  - Power Source
  - 143Battery Pack
  - 144Headphones
- 145Care and Maintenance Information
  - Computer
  - LCD Screen
  - Built-in Camera
  - Discs
- 146Handling Your Computer
- 148Handling the LCD Screen
- 149Using the Power Source
- 152Using the Battery Pack
- 153Handling "Memory Stick"
- 154Handling the Built-in Storage Device
  - To avoid damaging your built-in storage device
- 155Using Fingerprint Authentication
- 156Using the TPM
157Troubleshooting
- 159Computer Operations
  - What should I do if my computer does not start?
  - 160What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?
  - 161What should I do if my computer or software stops responding?
  - 162Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode?
    - To restore your computer to Normal mode
  - What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start?
  - 164Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn-off time has passed?
  - How can I change the boot device order?
  - 165Why doesn't the VAIO logo appear when I turn on my computer?
- 166System Update / Security
  - How can I find important updates for my computer?
  - How do I schedule the installation of Windows updates to my computer?
- 167Recovery / Recovery Media
  - How can I create Recovery Media?
  - How can I restore my computer system to its factory default settings?
  - How can I reinstall the original software and drivers?
  - 168How do I check the volume of the recovery area?
  - 169How do I reduce the volume of the recovery area?
- 171Partition
  - How can I create a hard disk partition?
- 172Battery Pack
  - 173Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while running on battery power?
  - Why can't I fully charge my battery pack?
- 174Built-in Camera
  - Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images?
  - Why is the video input from the built-in camera suspended for a few seconds?
  - Why are captured images poor in quality?
- 176Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN)
  - What should I do if the VAIO Smart Network icon is not displayed on the taskbar?
  - 177What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?
  - 178What should I do if I cannot access the Internet?
  - Why is the data transfer speed slow?
  - 179How do I avoid data transfer interruptions?
  - What are channels?
  - Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key?
- 180Wireless WAN
  - What should I do if my computer cannot connect to the wireless WAN?
- 181BLUETOOTH Technology
  - What should I do if other BLUETOOTH devices cannot find my computer?
  - What should I do if I cannot find the BLUETOOTH device I want to communicate with?
  - 182What should I do if other BLUETOOTH devices cannot connect to my computer?
  - Why is my BLUETOOTH connection slow?
- 184Optical Discs
  - Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?
  - What should I do if the disc does not slide out?
  - 185What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?
  - 187What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media?
  - What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media?
- 189GPS
- 190Display
  - Why did my screen go blank?
  - 191What should I do if I do not see proper images or videos?
  - What should I do if some items do not fit on the computer screen?
  - 192What should I do if 3D images are not displayed on my 3D TV connected to the HDMI output port?
  - 193Why doesn't my screen display a video?
  - What should I do if my screen is dark?
  - What should I do if the external display remains blank?
- 196Printing
  - What should I do if I cannot print a document?
- 197Microphone
  - What should I do if my microphone does not work?
  - How can I prevent microphone feedback?
- 198Speakers
  - What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?
  - 199What should I do if my external speakers do not work?
- 200Touch Pad
  - What should I do if the touch pad does not work?
- 201Keyboard
  - What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?
  - What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard?
- 202Floppy Disks
  - What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk?
- 203Audio/Video
  - How do I turn off the Windows startup sound?
  - How do I change the sound output device?
- 205"Memory Stick"
- 206Peripherals
  - What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?
  - Why can't I charge the USB device connected to the USB port that can supply power?
- 207Docking Station
208Trademarks
211Notice

209 pages3.57 Mb

2Contents
4Before Use
- How to find specifications
- 5Finding More about Your VAIO Computer
  - 1. Printed Documentation
  - 62. On-screen Documentation
  - 73. Support Web Sites
- 8Ergonomic Considerations
10Getting Started
- 11Locating Controls and Ports
  - Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on t he following pages.
  - Front
  - 14Right
  - 15Left
  - 16Bottom (with the battery pack)
  - 17Bottom (without the battery pack)
    - About the Indicator Lights
- 18About the Indicator Lights
  - Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights:
    - Indicator Functions
- 19Connecting a Power Source
  - Using the AC Adapter
    - To use the AC adapter
- 21Using the Battery Pack
  - Installing/Removing the Battery Pack
    - To install the battery pack
    - 23To remove the battery pack
  - 25Charging the Battery Pack
    - To charge the battery pack
    - 26About the use of an extended battery pack
  - 27Checking the Battery Charge Capacity
    - To check the battery charge capacity
  - 28Extending the Battery Life
- 29Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
  - To shut down your computer
- 30Using the Power Saving Modes
  - 31Using Sleep Mode
  - 32Using Hibernate Mode
    - To activate Hibernate mode
    - To return to Normal mode
- 33Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition
  - Updating Your Computer
  - 34Using the Antivirus Software for Your Computer
  - 35Using the VAIO Care
    - To launch the VAIO Care
36Using Your VAIO Computer
- 37Using the Keyboard
  - Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
    - 38Using the Keyboard
      - Combination/Feature Function
  - 39Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings
    - To change the backlit keyboard settings
    - 41About the touch pad zone
      - Using the Touch Pad
    - 42To use the touch pad zone
- 43Using Special-function Buttons
- 44Using the Quick Web Access Function
  - Activating the Quick Web Access Function
    - To activate the Quick Web Access function
  - Exiting the Quick Web Access Function
  - 45Notes on Using the Quick Web Access Function
- 46Using the Built-in Camera
  - To make a video call using Windows Live Messenger
  - To display images from the built-in camera
    - Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 49Supported Discs
    - 50Using the Optical Disc Drive
  - 51Notes on Using the Optical Disc Drive Notes on writing data to a disc
  - Notes on playing discs
  - 52Notes on region codes
  - 54Playing Discs
    - To play a disc
  - Copying Files to Discs
    - To copy files to a disc
- 55Using "Memory Stick"
  - Before You Use "Memory Stick"
  - 56Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick"
    - To insert "Memory Stick"
    - 58To remove "Memory Stick"
  - 59Formatting "Memory Stick"
    - To format "Memory Stick"
  - 61Notes on Using "Memory Stick"
- 62Using Other Modules / Memory Cards
  - Using the SD Memory Card
    - Before you use the SD memory card
    - 63To insert an SD memory card
    - 64To remove an SD memory card
  - 65Notes on Using Memory Cards
    - General notes on using the memory card
    - Notes on using the SD memory card
- 66Using the Internet
- 67Using the Network (LAN)
- 68Using the Wireless LAN
  - 69Notes on Using the Wireless LAN Function
    - General notes on using the wireless LAN functio n
    - 70Note on the data encryption
  - 71Starting Wireless LAN Communications
    - To start wireless LAN communications
  - 72Stopping Wireless LAN Communications
    - To stop wireless LAN communications
- 73Using the Wireless WAN
  - 74Inserting a SIM Card
    - To insert a SIM card
  - 77Starting the Wireless WAN Communications
    - To start the wireless WAN communications
- 78Using the BLUETOOTH Function
  - BLUETOOTH Security
    - 80To communicate with another BLUETOOTH device
  - 82Notes on Using the BLUETOOTH Function
- 84Using Fingerprint Authentication
  - 85Registering a Fingerprint
    - To register a fingerprint
  - 88Logging Onto Windows
    - To log onto Windows
- 89Using the TPM
  - 90Important Notice
    - Notes on encrypting the operating system or program files
    - 91Notes on encrypting key files or files on the Personal Secure Drive
    - 92Notes on encrypting backup files or other files
  - 94Configuring the TPM
    - To enable the TPM in the BIOS setup screen
    - 95To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package
    - To initialize and configure the TPM
  - 96Using BitLocker Drive Encryption with the TPM
  - Notes on using BitLocker Drive Encryption
    - 97To unlock the encrypted data with a recovery key stored on a USB flash memory device
99Using Peripheral Devices
- 100Using the Noise Canceling Headphones
  - 101Before You Use the Noise Canceling Headphones
  - 103Connecting the Noise Canceling Headphones
    - To connect the noise canceling headphones
  - 104Adjusting the Effect of the Noise Canceling Function
    - To adjust the effect of the noise canceling function
  - 105Using the microphone directivity function
    - To enable the microphone directivity function
  - 106What to do if the balloon does not appear
    - To display the balloon message
      - Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station
- 107Connecting a Docking Station
  - Locating Ports on the Docking Station
    - 108Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station
  - 109Connecting the Docking Station to Your Computer
    - To connect the docking station to your computer
  - 112Disconnecting the Docking Station from Your Computer
    - 113To disconnect the docking station from your computer
- 115Connecting External Speakers or Headphones
  - To connect external speakers
- 116Connecting an External Display
  - Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector
    - To connect a computer display or a projector
  - 118Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
    - To connect a TV to your computer
    - 120To play Blu-ray 3D Disc media
    - 121To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV
- 122Selecting Display Modes
  - To select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys
  - To select a display mode from the display settings
- 123Using the Multiple Monitors Function
  - 124To use the Multiple Monitors function
- 125Connecting a USB Device
  - To connect a USB device
  - To charge a USB device
  - 126Notes on connecting a USB device
127Customizing Your VAIO Computer
- 128Setting the Password
  - 129Setting the Power-on Password
    - To add the power-on password (machine password)
    - 130To add the power-on password (user password)
    - 131To change or remove the power-on password (machine password)
    - 132To change or remove the power-on password (user password)
  - 133Setting the Windows Password
    - To add the Windows password
    - To change the Windows password
    - 134To remove the Windows password
- 135Using the VAIO Control Center
  - To use the VAIO Control Center
- 136Using the VAIO Power Management
  - Selecting a Power Plan
    - To select a power plan
    - To change the power plan settings
- 137Selecting Graphics Modes
  - About Graphics Modes with Graphics Accelerators
  - 138Selecting the Graphics Mode Manually
    - To select the graphics mode manually
- 139Changing the Display Language
  - To install a language pack
  - To change the display language
140Precautions
- 141Safet y Info rmat ion
  - Computer
  - Power Source
  - 142Battery Pack
  - Headphones
- 143Care and Maintenance Information
  - Computer
  - LCD Screen
  - Built-in Camera
  - Discs
- 144Handling Your Computer
- 146Handling the LCD Screen
- 147Using the Power Source
- 150Using the Battery Pack
- 151Handling "Memory Stick"
- 152Handling the Built-in Storage Device
  - To avoid damaging your built-in storage device
- 153Using Fingerprint Authentication
- 154Using the TPM
155Troubleshooting
- 157Computer Operations
  - What should I do if my computer does not start?
  - 158What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?
  - 159What should I do if my computer or software stops responding?
  - 160Why doesn't my computer enter Sleep or Hibernate mode?
    - To restore your computer to Normal mode
  - What should I do if the charge indicator light is blinking fast and my computer does not start?
  - 162Why doesn't my screen turn off after the automatic turn-off time has passed?
  - How can I change the boot device order?
  - 163Why doesn't the VAIO logo appear when I turn on my computer?
- 164System Update / Security
  - How can I find important updates for my computer?
  - How do I schedule the installation of Windows updates to my computer?
- 165Recovery / Recovery Media
  - How can I create Recovery Media?
  - How can I restore my computer system to its factory default settings?
  - How can I reinstall the original software and drivers?
  - 166How do I check the volume of the recovery area?
  - 167How do I reduce the volume of the recovery area?
- 169Part iti on
  - How can I create a hard disk partition?
- 170Battery Pack
  - 171Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while running on battery power?
  - Why can't I fully charge my battery pack?
- 172Built-in Camera
  - Why does the viewfinder show no images or poor-quality images?
  - Why is the video input from the built-in camera suspended for a few seconds?
  - Why are captured images poor in quality?
- 174Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN)
  - What should I do if the VAIO Smart Network icon is not displayed on the taskbar?
  - 175What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point?
  - 176What should I do if I cannot access the Internet?
  - Why is the data transfer speed slow?
  - 177How do I avoid data transfer interruptions?
  - What are channels?
  - Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key?
- 178Wireless WAN
  - What should I do if my computer cannot connect to the wireless WAN?
- 179BLUETOOTH Technology
  - What should I do if other BLUETOOTH devices cannot find my computer?
  - What should I do if I cannot find the BLUETOOTH device I want to communicate with?
  - 180What should I do if other BLUETOOTH devices cannot connect to my computer?
  - Why is my BLUETOOTH connection slow?
- 182Optical Discs
  - Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?
  - What should I do if the disc does not slide out?
  - 183What should I do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer?
  - 185What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media?
  - What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media?
- 187Display
  - Why did my screen go blank?
  - 188What should I do if I do not see proper images or videos?
  - What should I do if some items do not fit on the computer screen?
  - 189What should I do if 3D images are not displayed on my 3D TV connected to the HDMI output port?
  - 190Why doesn't my screen display a video?
  - What should I do if my screen is dark?
  - What should I do if the external display remains blank?
- 193Printing
  - What should I do if I cannot print a document?
- 194Microphone
  - What should I do if my microphone does not work?
  - How can I prevent microphone feedback?
- 195Speakers
  - What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers?
  - 196What should I do if my external speakers do not work?
- 197Touch Pad
  - What should I do if the touch pad does not work?
- 198Keyboard
  - What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong?
  - What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard?
- 199Floppy Disks
  - What should I do if I cannot write data to a floppy disk?
- 200Audio/Video
  - How do I turn off the Windows startup sound?
  - How do I change the sound output device?
- 202"Memory Stick"
- 203Peripherals
  - What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device?
  - Why can't I charge the USB device connected to the USB port that can supply power?
- 204Docking Station
205Trademarks
208Notice

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