Sony VGN-Z500 Series User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Before Use

  6
  • Energy Star

    7
  • Documentation

    8
  • Ergonomic Considerations

    12
• Getting Started

  14
  • Locating Controls and Ports

    15
  • About the Indicator Lights

    21
  • Connecting a Power Source

    23
  • Using the Battery Pack

    24
  • Shutting Down Your Computer Safely

    31
• Using Your VAIO Computer

  32
  • Using the Keyboard

    33
  • Using the Touch Pad

    34
  • Using Special-function Buttons

    35
  • Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera

    36
  • Using the Optical Disc Drive

    39
  • Using the ExpressCard Module

    49
  • Using the Memory Stick Media

    52
  • Using Other Memory Cards

    58
  • Using the Internet

    61
  • Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)

    63
  • Using the Bluetooth Functionality

    71
• Using Peripheral Devices

  76
  • Connecting a Docking Station

    77
  • Connecting External Speakers

    85
  • Connecting an External Display

    86
  • Selecting Display Modes

    93
  • Using the Multiple Monitors Function

    96
  • Connecting an External Microphone

    99
  • Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

    100
  • Connecting a Printer

    103
  • Connecting an i.LINK Device

    104
  • Connecting to a Network (LAN)

    106
• Customizing Your VAIO Computer

  108
  • Selecting Performance Modes

    109
  • Setting the Password

    110
  • Using Fingerprint Authentication

    122
  • Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

    130
  • Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center

    140
  • Using VAIO Status Monitor

    141
  • Using the Power Saving Modes

    142
  • Managing Power with VAIO Power Management

    147
  • Protecting the Hard Disk

    149
• Upgrading Your VAIO Computer

  150
  • Adding and Removing Memory

    151
• Precautions

  157
  • On Handling the LCD Screen

    158
  • On Using the Power Source

    159
  • On Handling Your Computer

    160
  • On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera

    162
  • On Handling Floppy Disks

    163
  • On Handling Discs

    164
  • On Using the Battery Pack

    165
  • On Using Headphones

    167
  • On Handling Memory Stick Media

    168
  • On Handling the Hard Disk

    169
  • On Updating Your Computer

    170
• Troubleshooting

  171
  • Computer

    173
  • System Security

    181
  • Battery

    182
  • Built-in MOTION EYE Camera

    184
  • Internet

    187
  • Networking

    189
  • Bluetooth Technology

    193
  • Optical Discs

    197
  • Display

    202
  • Printing

    206
  • Microphone

    207
  • Mouse

    208
  • Speakers

    209
  • Touch Pad

    211
  • Keyboard

    212
  • Floppy Disks

    213
  • Audio/Video

    214
  • Memory Stick Media

    217
  • Peripherals

    219
  • Docking Station

    220
• Support Options

  221
  • Sony Support Information

    222
  • Program Support Information

    225
• Trademarks

  237