Sony VPCZ13EGX User Guide

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Contents

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

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

Ergonomic Considerations .......................................... 10

Getting Started.................................................................. 12

Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 13

About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 19

Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 20

Using the Battery Pack................................................ 22

Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 30

Using the Power Saving Modes .................................. 31

Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 33

Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 36

Using the Keyboard..................................................... 37

Using the Touch Pad................................................... 40

Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 41

Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 42

Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 43

Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 50

Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 57

Using the Internet........................................................ 65

Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 66

Using the Wireless LAN .............................................. 67

Using the Wireless WAN .............................................73

Using the International Roaming Service ....................74

Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................76

Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................82

Using the TPM .............................................................89

Using Peripheral Devices ..................................................99

Using the Noise Canceling Headphones ...................100

Connecting a Port Replicator.....................................107

Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........115

Connecting an External Display ................................116

Selecting Display Modes ...........................................123

Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................124

Connecting an External Microphone .........................126

Connecting a USB Device .........................................127

Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................129

Selecting Performance Modes ..................................130

Setting the Password.................................................133

Using Intel(R) VT .......................................................140

Using the VAIO Control Center .................................141

Using the VAIO Power Management.........................142

Upgrading Your VAIO Computer.....................................143

Adding and Removing Memory .................................144