User manual SONY PCG-FX290

[. . . ] VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG-FX290/FX290K VAIO Notebook User Guide Notice to Users 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. 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. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. BE LIABLE FOR ANY 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 THE USE THEREOF. [. . . ] Click Advanced and select Network Identification to set the computer name, domain, workgroup, and DNS suffix. You can also use the Network Identification Wizard. To set the connections, bindings, and provider order 1 2 Right-click My Network Places and select Properties Click Advanced and select Advanced Settings. This will give you access to Adapters and Protocol Bindings and Provider Order. 64 Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of peripherals, as discussed in the following sections: u u u u u u u u u "Connecting the Port Replicator" "Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard" "Connecting a Printer" "Connecting an External Display" "Connecting a TV Display" "Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device" "Connecting an i. LINK Device" "Connecting External Speakers" "Connecting an External Microphone" 65 VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting the Port Replicator Your notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator (PCGA-PRFX1). Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer. Port replicator 2 4 1 3 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 Serial Port Printer Port Monitor Port Network (Ethernet 10BaseT) 5 6 USB Ports / Port) Mouse/Keyboard (PS/2 7 DC In The port replicator can be powered only with an AC power adapter. Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet while using the port replicator; this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. When you attach your computer to the port replicator for the first time, the installation of the network driver starts automatically. To attach your computer to the port replicator To supply power to your computer while it is connected to the port replicator, you can connect the AC adapter directly to the port replicator. When attaching your computer to the port replicator, do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack. Lifting and turning the computer with an attached port replicator could cause a temporary loss of power. 66 Connecting the Port Replicator 1 2 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. On the bottom of the computer, slide the port replicator connector cover open. Port replicator connector Port replicator connector 3 Attach the bottom of the computer to the port replicator connector until it clicks. Attaching computer to port replicator Notebook Port replicator 67 VAIO Notebook 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. Connecting AC adapter to port replicator AC adapter Power cord Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony AC adapter. The power indicator light turns green. Power indicator light Release lever Power Port replicator connector 5 Turn on the computer. 68 Connecting the Port Replicator To remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off 1 2 Turn off your computer and the connected peripherals. Pull the levers on each side of the port replicator to disengage the computer from the port replicator. Disengaging computer from port replicator Lever 3 Lift the computer away from the port replicator. Port replicator connector cover 4 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your computer. It is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after removing your computer from the port replicator. If the cover is left open, dirt may get inside and damage the computer. 69 VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the optional port replicator using a PS/2-style plug or adapter. Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard, turn off the computer. You can only connect one external device at a time. Therefore, it is impossible to connect both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard simultaneously. To connect an external mouse or keyboard u u Locate the mouse/keyboard connector on the port replicator identified by the / symbols. Plug the mouse or the keyboard cable into this connector with the arrow facing up. installation and use. See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on its 70 Connecting a Printer Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows Me/Windows 2000-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect a printer u Locate the Printer connector identified by the symbol. Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printer) into this port on the computer. Printer connector Printer Power cord to Printer Printer cable (supplied with the printer) See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use. If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power-saving mode, see "Troubleshooting the printer" . Before using the printer, you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software. See "Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen" . Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use the computer with any of the following: u u Computer display (monitor) (See "To connect a computer display". ) Multimedia computer display (See "To connect a multimedia computer display". ) 71 VAIO Notebook User Guide u Projector (See "To connect a projector". ) Connect an external display before you turn on the computer. To connect a computer display u u Locate the Monitor connector identified by the symbol on the back of the computer. Plug the display cable (not supplied) into this connector. If necessary, plug one end of the display power cord into the display, and the other end into an AC outlet. Connecting an external computer display Computer display Power cord To Monitor Display cable (optional) See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use. To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook to a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a microphone. 1 2 3 Locate the Monitor connector identified by the cable into this connector. Locate the Headphone connector identified by the speaker cable into this connector. [. . . ] If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional. If the printer port mode is set to bi-directional, change it to ECP. See "Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen" for details on using Sony Notebook Setup. Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a power saving mode. [. . . ]