Sony VGN-Z Series Contents

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 ........................................... 16

Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 17

Using the Battery Pack................................................ 19

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 25

Using the Power Saving Modes ..................................26

Updating Your Computer ............................................ 28

Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 29

Using the Keyboard..................................................... 30

Using the Touch Pad................................................... 32

Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 33

Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 34

Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 35

Using "Memory Stick".............................................. ....42

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards....... .................48

Using the Internet....................................... .................54

Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 56

Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 57

Using the Wireless WAN .............................................64

Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................68

Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................73

Using the TPM................................. ............................80

Using Peripheral Devices......... .........................................90

Connecting a Docking Station .....................................91

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........99

Connecting an External Display ................................100

Selecting Display Modes ...........................................107

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................108

Connecting an External Microphone .........................110

Connecting a USB Device .........................................111

Connecting an i.LINK Device..................................... 113

Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................115

Selecting Performance Modes ..................................116

Setting the Password................................................. 118

Using Intel® VT .........................................................130

Using the VAIO Control Center .................................131

Using the VAIO Power Management......................... 133

Changing the Display Language ...............................134

Configuring Your Modem..................................... ......135

Protecting the Hard Disk............................................ 136