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Using Peripheral Devices.................................................................................................................................................80
Connecting a Docking Station....................................................................................................................................81
Connecting an Optical Disc Drive ..............................................................................................................................89
Connecting External Speakers ..................................................................................................................................91
Connecting an External Display .................................................................................................................................92
Selecting Display Modes............................................................................................................................................96
Using the Multiple Monitors Function .........................................................................................................................97
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
Setting the Password ...............................................................................................................................................109
Using Fingerprint Authentication ..............................................................................................................................121
Using Trusted Platform Module (TPM).....................................................................................................................129
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center..............................................................................................139
Using VAIO Status Monitor ......................................................................................................................................140
Using the Power Saving Modes ...............................................................................................................................141
Managing Power with VAIO Power Management ....................................................................................................146
Changing the Performance Setting ..........................................................................................................................148
Protecting Data from Unauthorized Use ..................................................................................................................149
Protecting the Hard Disk ..........................................................................................................................................151