Sony VGN-Z790Y Manual

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Contents

Before Use .......................................................................... 4

Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5

Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 9

Getting Started.................................................................. 11

Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 12

About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 18

Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 19

Using the Battery Pack................................................ 20

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 28

Updating Your Computer ............................................ 29

Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 30

Using the Keyboard..................................................... 31

Using the Touch Pad................................................... 33

Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 34

Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 35

Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 36

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

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

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

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

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

Using the Bluetooth Function ...................................... 61

Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................66

Using the TPM .............................................................73

Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................82

Connecting a Docking Station .....................................83

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........91

Connecting an External Display ..................................92

Selecting Display Modes ...........................................101

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................103

Connecting an External Microphone .........................106

Connecting a USB Device .........................................107

Connecting an i.LINK Device.....................................109

Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................111

Selecting Performance Modes ..................................112

Setting the Password.................................................114

Using the VAIO Control Center .................................126

Using the Power Saving Modes ................................127

Using the VAIO Power Management.........................132

Protecting the Hard Disk............................................134

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................135

Adding and Removing Memory .................................136