Sony VGNZ899GSB User Guide

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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................................................ 21

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 27

Using the Power Saving Modes .................................. 28

Updating Your Computer ............................................ 30

Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 31

Using the Keyboard..................................................... 32

Using the Touch Pad................................................... 34

Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 35

Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 36

Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 37

Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 44

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 50

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

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

Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 59

Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................62

Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................67

Using the TPM .............................................................74

Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................84

Connecting a Docking Station .....................................85

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........93

Connecting an External Display ..................................94

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

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

Selecting Performance Modes ..................................110

Setting the Password.................................................112

Using Intel® VT .........................................................124

Using the VAIO Control Center .................................125

Using the VAIO Power Management.........................127

Configuring Your Modem...........................................128

Protecting the Hard Disk............................................129

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................130

Adding and Removing Memory .................................131