User manual SONY VAIO VPC-F119FX

[. . . ] 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. LINK TM, Mavica, PictureGear, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Windows and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] See the manual supplied with your PC card for more information on use. For some PC cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and the system suspend or system hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted, you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized. Reboot your system to correct the problem. While the card is inserted, your computer may not enter the System Hibernation power management mode. It is recommended to remove the card when your computer enters the System Hibernation mode by pressing Fn + F12 keys or by using the PowerPanel utility, and when it is set to enter the System Hibernation mode automatically while using a battery as the source of power. To remove a PC card Follow the steps below to remove the PC card while your computer is on. If it is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. When your computer is off, skip the steps 1 to 5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Click the start button on the Windows® 98 tasktray, point Settings, then click Control Panel. Click the name of the PC card in the list, then click the Stop button. Gently grasp the card and pull it out. Using Your Notebook Computer Using Smart Connect Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 39 When you use Smart Connect to connect two VAIO computers, you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when the two computers are networked. i. LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1. 5 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end), VMCIL4408A (a 0. 8 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end). Using Smart Connect With Smart Connect you can copy, edit or delete files on another VAIO computer (equipped with Smart Connect) connected to your computer with an i. LINKTM cable. You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode. To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to its previous state. Steps to return to normal mode: System hibernation b System suspend b System Idle System suspend requires less time than System hibernation. Using Your Notebook Computer Using Power Saving Modes Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 44 Power consumption: System idle b System suspend b System hibernation System idle uses more power than System hibernation. Connecting peripheral devices Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 45 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: PC card modem* ( page 46) CD-ROM Drive ( page 48) Printer ( page 49) External Display ( page 50) i. LINKTM device ( page 54) External Speakers ( page 55) External Microphone ( page 55) Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ( page 56) Connecting peripheral devices PC card modem* Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 46 Phone cable and connectors are TNV (Telecommunication Network Voltage), according to EN60950. PC card modem* Use your PC card modem to connect to 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 Insert the PC card modem in the slot of the computer (label facing up), push it gently until the release button ejects completely. Do not pull the cover too much, it may cause malfunction. Plug the phone line jack into the connector on the PC card. Plug the other end into the wall jack (using a phone plug if needed). 2 3 * Optional. Connecting peripheral devices PC card modem* Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 47 Choosing an optional PC Card Modem Your VAIO notebook computer is already configured to use the "COM One Platinium Card MC221 Discovery V. 90" PC Card modem. If this PC Card is not delivered with your notebook, you can purchase a COM One Platinium Card MC221 Discovery V. 90 PC Card modem, which supports 56 Kbits/s data transfer rates and 14. 4 Kbits/s fax rates. You can purchase the "COM One 4 in 1 Platinium Card MC220" modem as well. This card supports 56 Kbits/s data transfer rates and 14. 4 Kbits/s fax rates, Ethernet, ISDN and Sony GSM data connectivity, with the appropriate optional kits*, allowing you to connect to a network, send e-mails and short messages, etc. * For more information on the COM One Platinium Card Modems and the connectivity kits, browse to the Sony VAIO Direct web site or contact your dealer Connecting peripheral devices CD-ROM Drive Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 48 CD-ROM Drive You can use an optional CD-ROM drive* with your notebook computer to read CDROMs, Audio CDs, CD Extras and Video CDs. When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode, you cannot insert a disc. The procedures for connecting the CD-ROM drive may vary, depending on the CDROM drive. See the manual supplied with your CD-ROM drive for more information on use. To enjoy audio CDs, you need to connect the optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive. To play an audio CD with the PCGA-CD5 CD-ROM drive*, connect headphones or external speakers to your CD-ROM drive and change the settings as below: 1> Click the Start button, select Settings and click Control Panel; 2> Click the Multimedia icon 3> Click the Music CD tab and make sure the "Enable digital CD audio for this CDROM device" box is unchecked. * You can purchase the Sony PCGA-CD5 or PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive as accessory. [. . . ] 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 Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60° C, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10° C to 30° C. [. . . ]