Sony VPCZ12CGX 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

Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 31

Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 33

Using the Keyboard..................................................... 34

Using the Touch Pad................................................... 37

Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 38

Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 39

Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 40

Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 47

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 54

Using the Internet........................................................ 62

Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 63

Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 64

Using the International Roaming Service ....................68

Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................70

Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................75

Using the TPM .............................................................82

Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................92

Using the Noise Canceling Headphones .....................93

Connecting a Port Replicator.....................................100

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........108

Connecting an External Display ................................109

Selecting Display Modes ...........................................116

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................117

Connecting an External Microphone .........................119

Connecting a USB Device .........................................120

Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................122

Selecting Performance Modes ..................................123

Setting the Password.................................................126

Using Intel(R) VT .......................................................133

Using the VAIO Control Center .................................134

Using the VAIO Power Management.........................135

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

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