Sony VPCZ11MGX 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 ........................ 28

Using the Power Saving Modes .................................. 29

Updating Your Computer ............................................ 31

Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 32

Using the Keyboard..................................................... 33

Using the Touch Pad................................................... 36

Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 37

Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 38

Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 39

Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 46

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 53

Using the Internet........................................................ 61

Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 62

Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 63

Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................67

Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................72

Using the TPM .............................................................79

Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................89

Using the Noise Canceling Headphones .....................90

Connecting a Port Replicator.......................................97

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........105

Connecting an External Display ................................106

Selecting Display Modes ...........................................113

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................114

Connecting an External Microphone .........................116

Connecting a USB Device .........................................117

Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................119

Selecting Performance Modes ..................................120

Setting the Password.................................................123

Using Intel(R) VT .......................................................130

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

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

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................133

Adding and Removing Memory .................................134