User manual SONY PCG-GRX616MK

[. . . ] N Sony notebook user guide PCG-GRX series Read this first Sony Notebook User Guide nN 1 Read this first Notice © 2003 Sony Corporation. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machinereadable 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. In no event shall Sony Corporation 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. [. . . ] You do not need to shutdown your computer prior to connecting these devices unless the manual supplied with the device states differently. Connecting peripheral devices Sony Notebook User Guide nN 70 Connecting a port replicator Your notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator. Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer, such as a printer or an external display. 1 2 3 4 5 6 DC In port USB port Serial port Right line-in and left line-in connectors Right line-out and left line-out connectors Video-out connector (page 22) (page 82) (page 87) (page 76) (page 76) (page 76) 7 8 9 10 11 12 S-Video out connector Ethernet/network port (10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX) Monitor (VGA) port PS/2 mouse/keyboard connector Printer port USB port (page 76) (page 90) (page 73) (page 81) (page 86) (page 82) The port replicator can be powered only with the AC adapter supplied with your notebook. Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet when using the port replicator; this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. When connecting video cables to S-Video out and Video out simultaneously, only the S-Video out connector can be used. Connecting peripheral devices Sony Notebook User Guide nN 71 Attaching your computer to the port replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator, proceed as follows: 1 2 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (1) into the DC In port (2) on the port replicator (3). Plug the power cord (4) into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. The power indicator DC IN of the port replicator turns green. Close the cover and align the bottom connector of the notebook with the connector on the port replicator. Gently press the notebook down until it clicks into place. Open the cover and turn on the notebook. When you use the port replicator for the first time, the installation of the network drivers starts automatically. When attaching your computer to the port replicator, do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack. Lifting and turning the computer with the attached port replicator may cause a temporary loss of power. Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or the optional Sony adapter. 3 4 5 6 Connecting peripheral devices Sony Notebook User Guide nN 72 Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator, proceed as follows: 1 2 Stop the connected peripherals using the Unplug or Eject Handware icon in the taskbar. Close the cover and pull the levers on each side of the port replicator to disconnect the computer from the port replicator. 3 Lift the notebook away from the port replicator. 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, dust may get inside and damage the computer. To disconnect your port replicator completely from the mains voltage, simply unplug the AC adapter. Connecting peripheral devices Sony Notebook User Guide nN 73 Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use your notebook with the following devices: Computer display (monitor); Multimedia computer display; TV; Projector. Turn off your computer and the peripherals, unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display. Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables. Turn on the peripherals, then turn on your computer. Connected external displays are used as second screens. On Windows® systems only, you can also use an external display to set up a virtual desktop. Connecting peripheral devices Sony Notebook User Guide nN 74 Connecting a computer display You can connect a computer display (monitor) either directly to your notebook or via the (optional) port replicator. To connect a computer display, proceed as follows: 1 2 Plug the display cable (1) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) connector (2) port replicator. [. . . ] The higher the RAM capacity, the faster your current data can be processed. The degree of sharpness and clarity of an image. Frequent computer screen resolutions are 640 x 480 pixels (VGA resolution; appropriate for a 14-inch screen), 800 x 600 (appropriate for a 15-inch screen), 1, 024 by 768 (appropriate for a 17-inch screen), and 1, 280 by 1, 024. LCD displays usually use a higher resolution than a CRT of the same size. [. . . ]