Sony VAIO VPCZ11 Operation & User’s Manual

Text of Sony VAIO VPCZ11 User Guide:

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 192 nN Troubleshooting > Speakers Speakers What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? ❑ If you are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the Fn+F2 keys. Press them once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the Fn+F3 keys. Keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on

• 30 nN Getting Started > Using the Power Saving Modes Using Sleep Mode To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Sleep. To return to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your computer. ! If you press and hold the power button for more than four seconds, your computer will turn off automatically. You will lose all unsaved da

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 85 nN Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM To install the Infineon TPM Professional Package Read the Readme.txt in the C:\Infineon\Readme folder. Then, double-click setup.exe in the C:\Infineon folder to install the package. To install this package, you must have administrative rights on the computer. ! You need to set a few passwords while installing the Infineon TPM Professional Package. Without these passwords, you will not be able to restore any TPM-protected data or backup files. Be sure to write down the passwords and keep them safe and private from other people. To initiali

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 60 nN Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Notes on Using Memory Cards General notes on using the memory card ❑ Be sure to use memory cards that are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in the correct direction as you insert it into the slot. To avoid damaging your computer or the media, do not force the memory card into the slot if you cannot insert it smoothly. ❑ Use care when inserting or removing the memory card from the slot. Do not force it in or out of the slot. ❑ D

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 196 nN Troubleshooting > Floppy Disks Floppy Disks Why doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected? Your computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive. First, make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port. If you need to secure the connection, wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive. If the icon still does not appear, follow these steps: 1 Close all programs that are accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Wait until the indicator light on the floppy disk drive turns off.

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 81 nN Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM Notes on encrypting key files or files on the Personal Secure Drive Encrypting files created in the following folders when your user account is initialized and the EFS is enabled will disable you to launch your TPM software and decrypt the encrypted data. With the default settings, the files in the folders below cannot be encrypted because they have system attributes. Do not change the system attributes of the files in the folders below. ! The following folders are hidden by default. ❑ Folders containing key files ❑ C:\ProgramData\Infineon ❑ C:\Users\All Users\Infineon (C:\Users\All Users is a shortcut to C:\ProgramData.) ❑

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 34 nN Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Changes the size of an image or a document displayed on some software. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in), press the Fn+F10 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Fn + (F12): hibernation Provides the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to the built-in storage device and t

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 21 nN Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack is already installed on your computer at the time of delivery but is not fully charged. ! Do not use your computer without installing the battery pack as it may cause the computer to malfunction. Installing/Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) outward.

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 36 nN Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. ✍ You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your computer. To change the touch pad settings, use the VAIO Control Center. ! Be sure to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. If you disable the touch pad before connecting a mouse, you will be able to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Action Description Point Slide your finger on the touch

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 111 nN Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 74 nN Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication Registering a Fingerprint To use the fingerprint authentication function, you must register your fingerprint(s) in your computer. ✍ Set the Windows password on your computer before registration. See Setting the Windows Password (page 128) for the detailed instructions. To register a fingerprint 1 Click Start, All Programs, Protector Suite, and Control Center. 2 Read an end user license agreement thoroughly and click Accept. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ For detailed information, see the help file.

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 15 nN Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A USB port *1 (page 117) B Optical disc drive (page 39) C Manual eject hole (page 181) D Monitor port *2 (page 107) E Power button/Power indicator (page 18) *1 Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the port replicator.

• 122 nN Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Selecting Performance Modes To check the current performance mode ❑ Find out which performance mode indicator light is lit: STAMINA, SPEED, or AUTO. ❑ Find out which performance mode icon is on the Windows desktop notification area.

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 73 nN Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Fingerprint Authentication ❑ Application launcher function for quick application access The application launcher feature is available on your computer for launching your preferred application (executable file) that is assigned to one of your fingers with a registered fingerprint. Once you have assigned an application to your finger, you can launch the assigned application simply by swiping the finger across the fingerprint sensor. ❑ Strong Password Generator function The Strong Password Genera

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 89 nN Using Peripheral Devices > Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Using the Noise Canceling Headphones (page 90) ❑ Connecting a Port Replicator (page 97) ❑ Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (page 105) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 106) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 113) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 114) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 116) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 117)

• 203 nN Trademarks > CompactFlash ® is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. , "XMB," and "xross media bar" are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "TransferJet" and the "TransferJet" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. AVCHD" is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporat

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 59 nN Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To remove an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Check that the Media Access indicator light is unlit. 3 Push in the SD memory card toward the computer and release. The SD memory card ejects. 4 Pull the SD memory card out of the slot.

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 51 nN Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" 6 Click Start. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! It may take time to format "Memory Stick" depending on the media type.

• 58 nN Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards To insert an SD memory card 1 Locate the SD memory card slot. 2 Hold the SD memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide the SD memory card into the slot until it clicks into place. Do not force the card into the slot. ✍ The SD memory card icon will appear

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 84 nN Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TPM Configuring the TPM To use the embedded TPM, you need to: 1 Enable the TPM in the BIOS setup screen. 2 Install the Infineon TPM Professional Package. 3 Initialize and configure the TPM. To enable the TPM in the BIOS setup screen 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select t

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 186 nN Troubleshooting > Display Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may go blank if the computer loses power or enters a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). If the computer is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to bring the computer back into Normal mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ If your computer is running on battery power, make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is charged. See Using the Battery Pack (page 21) for more information. ❑ If

• 160 nN Troubleshooting > Computer Operations What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank? ❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. An application error may have occurred. ❑ If the Alt+F4 keys do not work, click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Restart to restart your computer. ❑ If your computer

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 47 nN Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" Inserting and Removing "Memory Stick" To insert "Memory Stick" 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot. 2 Hold "Memory Stick" with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the slot. 3 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot until it clicks into place. Do not force the media into the slot. ✍ If "Memory Stick" does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction. "Memory Stick" is automatically detected by your system a

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 146 nN Precautions > Handling Your Computer ❑ To avoid losing data when your computer is damaged, back up your data regularly. ❑ Do not exert pressure on the LCD screen or its edges when opening the LCD screen lid or lifting your computer. The LCD screen may be sensitive to pressure or added stress, and exerting pressure may damage the screen or cause it to malfunction. To open the computer, hold the base with one hand and gently lift the LCD screen lid with the other. To carry the computer with the lid open, be sure to hold the computer with both hands. ❑ Use a carrying case specially designed to carry your computer.

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 191 nN Troubleshooting > Microphone Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work? ❑ If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer. ❑ Your sound input device may have been incorrectly configured. To configure the sound input device, follow these steps: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Recording tab, select your desired device for sound input and click Set Default

• Sony VAIO VPCZ11, 124 nN Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password Setting the Power-on Password To add the power-on password (machine password) 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press

• 35 nN Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may not be available on your computer. If your computer is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set the keyboard light to automatically turn on and off according to ambient light intensity. Additionally, you can set a time period to turn of

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