N User Guide Personal Computer VPCZ2 Series nN2 Contents Before Use.......................................................................... 4 Using the Wireless LAN...............................................68 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer .................... 5 Using the Wireless WAN .............................................73 Ergonomic Considerations ............................................ 9 Using the International Roaming Service ....................78 Getting Started.................................................................. 11 Using the BLUETOOTH Function................................79 Locating Controls and Ports........................................ 12 Using the GPS Function ..............................................85 About the Indicator Lights ........................................... 19 Using Fingerprint Authentication .................................86 Connecting a Power Source ....................................... 20 Using the TPM.............................................................91 Using the Battery Pack................................................ 22 Using Peripheral Devices................................................101 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ........................ 30 Using the Noise Canceling Headphones...................102 Using the Power Saving Modes .................................. 31 Connecting a Docking Station ...................................109 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 34 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ........117 Using Your VAIO Computer.............................................. 37 Connecting an External Display ................................118 Using the Keyboard..................................................... 38 Selecting Display Modes ...........................................124 Using the Touch Pad................................................... 41 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ........................125 Using Special-function Buttons ................................... 44 Connecting a USB Device .........................................127 Using the Quick Web Access Function ....................... 45 Customizing Your VAIO Computer..................................129 Using the Built-in Camera ........................................... 47 Setting the Password.................................................130 Using the Optical Disc Drive ....................................... 48 Using the VAIO Control Center .................................137 Using "Memory Stick".................................................. 55 Using the VAIO Power Management.........................138 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards........................ 62 Selecting Graphics Modes.........................................139 Using the Internet........................................................ 66 Using the Network (LAN) ............................................ 67 nN3 Precautions..................................................................... 141 GPS ...........................................................................189 Safety Information ..................................................... 142 Display.......................................................................190 Care and Maintenance Information........................... 145 Printing ......................................................................196 Handling Your Computer........................................... 146 Microphone................................................................197 Handling the LCD Screen ......................................... 148 Speakers ...................................................................198 Using the Power Source ........................................... 149 Touch Pad .................................................................200 Handling the Built-in Camera .................................... 150 Keyboard ...................................................................201 Handling Discs .......................................................... 151 Floppy Disks ..............................................................202 Using the Battery Pack.............................................. 152 Audio/Video ...............................................................203 Handling "Memory Stick"........................................... 153 "Memory Stick" ..........................................................205 Handling the Built-in Storage Device ........................ 154 Peripherals ................................................................206 Using Fingerprint Authentication ............................... 155 Docking Station .........................................................207 Using the TPM .......................................................... 156 Trademarks .....................................................................208 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 157 Notice ..............................................................................211 Computer Operations................................................ 159 System Update / Security.......................................... 166 Recovery / Recovery Media ...................................... 167 Partition ..................................................................... 171 Battery Pack.............................................................. 172 Built-in Camera ......................................................... 174 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) ............................... 176 Wireless WAN ........................................................... 180 BLUETOOTH Technology......................................... 181 Optical Discs ............................................................. 184 Before Use > nN4 Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this VAIO® computer and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. How to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your computer. To find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer nN5 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide — An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information — Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer nN6 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide — General information of your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support — General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find the answers you need. Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. The available information varies depending on the model you purchased. You can find useful documentation such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files — May be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. You may be able to access the help files from the help menu on a specific program. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer nN7 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about