Sony VGN-BZ User Manual

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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 ........................................... 17

Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 18

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

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 26

Updating Your Computer ............................................ 27

Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 28

Using the Keyboard..................................................... 29

Using the Touch Pad................................................... 31

Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 32

Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 33

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

Using the Memory Stick .............................................. 43

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards ........................ 49

Using the Internet ........................................................ 56

Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 58

Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 60

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

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

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

Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................85

Connecting a Docking Station .....................................86

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........94

Connecting an External Display ..................................95

Selecting Display Modes ...........................................100

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................102

Connecting an External Microphone .........................104

Connecting a USB Device .........................................105

Connecting an i.LINK Device.....................................107

Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................109

Setting the Password.................................................110

Using the VAIO Control Center .................................122

Using the Power Saving Modes ................................123

Using the VAIO Power Management.........................128

Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ....................130

Protecting the Hard Disk............................................133

Configuring Your Modem...........................................134

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................136

Adding and Removing Memory .................................137