User manual SONY VAIO VPC-F117FX/B

[. . . ] Refer to the model and serial number when you call VAIO-Link. Serial number:________________________ Model number: PCG-F250 / PCG-F270 / PCG-F290 WARNING IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY t t t INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR TO USE THEREOF. t t t t Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Sony, DVgate, i. LINKTM, Mavica, PictureGear, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. [. . . ] Slide the eject lever on the bottom of the Weight Saver toward the front of the computer to lock it. See also "Using the Weight Saver" on page 49. . Battery pack Weight saver 47 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide To charge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging. See also "To charge the battery pack" on page 19 for more information. . Battery indicators Second battery pack (not supplied) Battery pack To determine the time the battery lasts, see your Software guide, in "Displaying Battery information". To remove the second battery pack 1 There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the battery pack, slide this lever in the direction of the arrow 1, then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 2. 1 Weight saver Eject lever on bottom 2 2 3 Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack. See " Using the Weight Saver" on page 49. 48 Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multi-purpose bay when it is empty. To attach the Weight Saver 1 2 If another device is in the multi-purpose bay, remove the device. See " To remove the floppy disk drive" on page 34 or " To remove the second battery pack" on page 48. Pull out the guide of the weight saver and slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks, then slide the Eject lever on the bottom of the Weight Saver toward the front of the computer to lock it. Weight saver (supplied) To remove the Weight Saver To remove the weight saver, slide the Eject lever of the weight saver in the direction of the arrow 1, then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 2. 1 Weight saver Eject lever on bottom 2 49 Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting or using any of these peripherals and enjoy the software described in the "About the Software" user guide: u u u u u u u u u u u u PC card modem (page 52) Port replicator (page 56) Printer (page 59) External display (page 60) Digital still camera or other serial device (page 63) Digital Mavica (page 64) Mini-disc recorder with MD Player (page 67) Digital video camera recorder (page 66) External mouse or keyboard (page 69) External speakers (page 70) External microphone (page 71) Universal Serial Bus (USB) device (page 72) Before you connect peripherals, turn off the computer and all peripherals. Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables. Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals. 51 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide PC card modem Use your PC card modem to connect to a network, a GSM or a phone line and access the WWW. Connecting to a phone line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services, the Internet and to register your computer and software online. 1 2 Use any of both PC cards slots of your notebook computer. Pull the PC card release button away from the computer. Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible. To supply power to your computer while it is connected to the port replicator, you must connect the AC adapter directly to the port replicator. 1 2 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripherals. On the bottom of the computer, lift the port replicator port cover. port replicator port 3 Attach the bottom of the computer to the port replicator connector until it clicks. Notebook computer Port replicator 57 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the port replicator. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. AC adapter Power cord (hazardous voltage according to EN60950) SELV according to EN60950 5 The power indicator light turns green. Levers Power Port replicator connector 6 Turn on the computer. When you use the port replicator for the first time, the installation of the network driver starts automatically. When the installation is complete, a message: "Do you want to restart your computer?" will appear. The floppy disc supplied with your Port Replicator is useless. 58 Connecting peripheral devices Printer You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect a printer u Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector. Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printer) into this port on the computer. Power cord Printer to Printer Printer cable (optional or supplied with the printer) To connect a printer using the USB connector You can connect a Windows® 98-compatible USB printer to your computer. u u Use the symbol to locate the USB port of your computer and printer. Plug an optional USB printer cable into the USB connector. Power cord to Printer USB Printer cable (optional or supplied with the printer) See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on installation and use. Before using the printer, you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software. See your Software guide, in "Sony Notebook Setup". 59 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook computer. For example, you can use the computer with any of the following: u u Computer display (monitor) Multimedia computer display u Projector Use your external display as second screen, or get a virtual desktop (See your Software guide, in "Using the Dual Display Function"). To connect a computer display u Use the a symbol on the back of the computer to locate the Monitor u connector. Plug the display cable into this connector on the back of the computer. If necessary, plug one end of the display power cord into the display, and the other end into an AC outlet. Computer display Power cord to Monitor Display cable See the manual supplied with your computer display for more information on installation and use. 60 Connecting peripheral devices To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a microphone. 1 2 3 Use the a symbol to locate the Monitor connector. [. . . ] Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc. For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out. If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth. On Using Batteries u Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60° C, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. u u u u u u u u Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. [. . . ]