Sony VAIO VPCZ12 SERIES User Manual
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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