User manual SONY PCG-Z1A1

[. . . ] Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn more about, and that information will be displayed in this main window. View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer. View the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information, such as descriptions and contact information. Page 1 Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. [. . . ] First, make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the USB port. If you need to secure the connection, wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive. If the icon still does not appear, follow these steps: 1. Close all programs that were accessing the floppy disk drive. Wait for the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off. Push the Eject button, and remove the disk. Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector (with the USB icon port 5. facing upward) into the USB Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windows ® taskbar, Turn Off Computer, and then Restart. Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk?Make sure the floppy disk is properly inserted in the drive. See Inserting and removing floppy disks for instructions on how to insert the disk properly. If the disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it, the disk may be full or write-protected. You can either use a floppy disk that is not write-protected or disable the write-protect feature. Page 95 Using PC Cards Your computer includes one PC Card slot. A PC Card enables you to connect devices such as an optical drive, floppy disk drive, or Network Interface Card (NIC). See your VAIO® Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer. You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card. Inserting PC Cards Removing PC Cards Frequently asked questions Page 96 Inserting PC Cards To insert a PC Card 1. Make sure the front label of the PC Card is facing up. The system automatically detects the PC Card. Do not force a PC Card into the slot; this may damage the connector pins. When a PC Card is inserted, do not place your computer in a bag or case. Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer. Touching the head of the PC Card will not damage the connector pins, but damage may occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the PC Card slot while the computer is being transported. Inserting a PC Card Page 97 Removing PC Cards You can remove PC Cards while the computer is on or off. PC Cards draw power from the computer when they are inserted into the PC Card slot, whether or not you use the card. [. . . ] To lower the CPU speed using the PowerPanel utility: 1. On the Windows ® taskbar, right-click either the CPU icon purchased. or Profile icon , depending on the model you 2. The AC Power Profile Editor window appears. [. . . ]