User manual SONY PCG-505G

[. . . ] Sony Mini Notebook Computer User Guide PCG-505G Notice to Users © 1998 Sony Corporation. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. SONY CORPORATION PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Safety Information Owner's Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Mini Notebook Computer. Record the serial number in the space provided here. [. . . ] For example, you can use the computer with any of the following: u t u Computer display (monitor) (page 42) Multimedia computer display (page 43) Projector (page 43) To connect a computer display u Use the symbol on the port replicator to locate the Monitor connector. Plug the display cable into this connector. u If necessary, plug one end of the display power cord into the display, and the other end into an AC outlet. to your computer to Monitor Power cord Computer display Display cable See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use. Connecting Peripheral Devices 43 To connect a multi media display or a projector You can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a microphone. You can use a projector as an external display, such as the Sony LCD Projector. 1 2 Use the symbol to locate the Monitor connector. Plug the display RGB signal cable into this connector. Use the symbol to locate the Earphone Headphone connector. Plug the speaker audio cable into this connector. Projector to Audio cable Power cord RGB signal cable to Monitor 3 Use the symbol to locate the Microphone connector. Plug the microphone cable into this connector. . See the manual that came with your displays for more information on installation and use. 44 VAIO MiniNotebook Computer User Guide Connecting an External Mouse and Keyboard You can use the port replicator to connect an external mouse and keyboard to your computer. The Mouse and Keyboard connectors require a PS/2TM-style plug or adapter. To connect an external mouse and keyboard 1 2 Turn off the computer. Use the and symbols to locate the Mouse and Keyboard connectors. Plug the mouse cable and keyboard cable into these connectors with the mark facing up. « to your computer to Mouse to Keyboard Keyboard Mouse See "Using the Keyboard" on page 16 for more information on using the keyboard. See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use. Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard, turn off the computer. Before connecting a mouse to the Serial port, make sure the mouse is compatible with a Serial port. You cannot use the built-in touchpad and an external mouse at the same time. Connecting Peripheral Devices 45 Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device You can use the port replicator to connect your notebook computer to another computer, or to connect other peripherals, such as the Sony Digital Still Camera. To connect a desktop computer u Use the symbol to locate the Serial connector. Plug the connecting cable into this port on the port replicator and into the serial port on the desktop computer. to your computer to I/O to lOlOl Serial Serial cable (not supplied) To connect a digital still camera u Use the symbol to locate the Serial connector. Plug the connecting cable into this port on the port replicator and into the Digital I/O connector on the digital still camera. to your computer to lOlOl Serial to I/O Serial cable (not supplied) The Sony Digital Still Camera (DSC-F1) is pictured; you may need to connect your camera differently. 46 VAIO MiniNotebook Computer User Guide See the manual that came with your digital camera or other serial device for more information on installation and use. You can connect the DSC-FI to your computer either through the Serial port or by using infrared communication. If you use a digital camera that has an infrared data communication system or other infrared communication device, see "Using Infrared Communication Devices" on page 29. Connecting External Speakers You can use the optional PCGA-SP5 stereo speakers with your computer or other speakers designed for computer use. Turn down the volume of the speakers before you connect them. To adjust the speaker volume, press Fn+F4. See "Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key" on page 18 for details. Do not place diskettes near the speakers: the speaker's magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes. The internal speaker does not work when the external speakers are connected. To connect the PCGA-SP5 stereo speakers u Insert the speakers into the slots on the sides of the display. Stereo speakers (optional) Connecting Peripheral Devices 47 To connect other external speakers u Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector. Plug the speaker cable into this connector. Speakers Speaker cable (supplied with speakers) to Headphone See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use. 48 VAIO MiniNotebook Computer User Guide Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder You can connect a digital video camera recorder to the 200 (IEEE1394) connector on your computer. To connect a digital video camera recorder i. LINKTM Plug one end of an i. LINK cable into the 200 i. LINK connector on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV-Out connector on the digital video camera recorder. Digital video camera recorder to i. LINK to DV Out i. LINK cable (not supplied) The Sony digital video camera recorder (DCR-PC7) is pictured; your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently. [. . . ] Should this occur, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise, problems may result. Do not use cut or damaged connection cables. u u u On Moisture Condensation If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside your computer. In this case, allow at least an hour before turning on your computer. [. . . ]