User manual SONY PCG-VX89

[. . . ] Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Powering Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting the AC adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Turning on the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Inserting a battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Removing a battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Displaying battery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Charging a battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Notes on batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using power saving modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using PowerPanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Internet and Network Connections. . . . . . . . . . 29 Internet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Setting up a dial-up Internet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Setting up an Ethernet Internet connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Customizing your Internet connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using Ethernet and dial-up connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using wireless LAN connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Checking your network connection status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 1 VAIO Computer Quick Start Connecting another VAIO Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Connecting VAIO computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Disconnecting VAIO computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Disconnect the devices that are not in use. See "Using Computer Monitors and Projectors" for instructions on reconnecting the i. LINK device. * i. LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i. LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i. LINK devices. All products with an i. LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i. LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i. LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 105 VAIO Computer Quick Start Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect an external display (such as a computer monitor or a projector) to your computer. Connecting a computer monitor Connecting a projector Selecting a Display Mode Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector Connecting a computer monitor You can display the images on your computer's LCD screen onto an external computer monitor. The external monitor displays the operations you perform on your computer. To connect a computer monitor 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure the computer monitor is plugged into an AC outlet. Plug the display cable connector into the Monitor (VGA) port computer. on the Turn on the computer monitor (if it is not already on), and then turn on the computer. Press the Fn+F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer and the monitor. See "Selecting a Display Mode" for more information. 106 Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Connecting a Computer Monitor Connecting a projector You can use a projector to display the actions and images on your computer's LCD screen. To connect a projector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Plug the projector into an AC outlet. Plug the display cable connector into the Monitor (VGA) port computer. Plug the other end of the display cable into the projector. Plug the audio cable connector into the Headphone jack Plug the other end of the audio cable into the projector. Turn on the projector (if it is not already on), and then turn on the computer. on the d roc r e wo P rotinom retupmoC 107 )deilppus ton( elbac yalpsiD t rop )AGV( rotinoM VAIO Computer Quick Start 8 Press the Fn+F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer and the projector. See "Selecting a Display Mode" for more information. Connecting a Projector See the manual that came with your projector for more information on its installation and use. Selecting a Display Mode This computer uses the Intel video controller. When you connect your computer to an external display, you can switch the display mode between your computer's LCD display and the external display, using shortcut keys or the Display Properties settings. 108 kcaj enohpdaeH )deilppus ton( el b a c o i d u A rotcejorP d roc re woP )deil ppus ton( elb ac yalp siD trop AGV Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Shortcut keys Fn+ (F7) LCD Result Toggles between the LCD, a connected external display (projector or computer monitor), and both the LCD and external display. Select one display at a time. Connect the cable before you turn on the computer, otherwise Fn+F7 will not work. / To switch the display mode using the Display Properties settings 1 2 Right-click the desktop, and click Properties from the drop-down list. The Display Properties dialog box appears. [. . . ] If this occurs, a program you are using may not find files. Do one of the following: Remove the PC Card, and restart your computer. Do not insert the PC Card while using that program. Change the drive letters of the disk drives of the docking station or the PC Card disk drives. [. . . ]