Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) .....................................................................................................................................65

Using the Bluetooth Functionality ..............................................................................................................................72

Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................79

Connecting a Docking Station....................................................................................................................................80

Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................88

Connecting an External Display .................................................................................................................................89

Selecting Display Modes............................................................................................................................................93

Using the Multiple Monitors Function .........................................................................................................................94

Connecting an External Microphone ..........................................................................................................................96

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................................................................................................97

Connecting a Printer ................................................................................................................................................100

Connecting an i.LINK Device ...................................................................................................................................101

Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...............................................................................................................................103

Customizing Your VAIO Computer ................................................................................................................................105

Setting the Password ...............................................................................................................................................106

Using Fingerprint Authentication ..............................................................................................................................114

Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM).....................................................................................................................122

Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center..............................................................................................129

Using VAIO Status Monitor ......................................................................................................................................130

Using the Power Saving Modes ...............................................................................................................................131

Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ....................................................................................................136

Changing the Performance Setting ..........................................................................................................................138

Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ..................................................................................................................139

Configuring Your Modem .........................................................................................................................................141

Protecting the Hard Disk ..........................................................................................................................................143

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