Sony VGN-Z500 Series Manual

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Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................76

Connecting a Docking Station....................................................................................................................................77

Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................85

Connecting an External Display .................................................................................................................................86

Selecting Display Modes............................................................................................................................................93

Using the Multiple Monitors Function .........................................................................................................................96

Connecting an External Microphone ..........................................................................................................................99

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device....................................................................................................100

Connecting a Printer ................................................................................................................................................103

Connecting an i.LINK Device ...................................................................................................................................104

Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...............................................................................................................................106

Customizing Your VAIO Computer ................................................................................................................................108

Selecting Performance Modes .................................................................................................................................109

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

Using Fingerprint Authentication ..............................................................................................................................122

Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM).....................................................................................................................130

Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center..............................................................................................140

Using VAIO Status Monitor ......................................................................................................................................141

Using the Power Saving Modes ...............................................................................................................................142

Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ....................................................................................................147

Protecting the Hard Disk ..........................................................................................................................................149

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer....................................................................................................................................150

Adding and Removing Memory................................................................................................................................151