User manual SONY PCG-731

[. . . ] Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets, or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block ventilation. Leave a space of at least 8 inches (20 cm) behind the back of the computer. If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside your computer. [. . . ] See Selecting a display for more information. Page 76 Printer Connections Printing With Your Computer Page 77 Printing With Your Computer Your computer is compatible with many popular printers. However, to ensure the best performance, printers must be compatible with the Microsoft® Windows ® operating system installed on your computer. Connecting a printer Disconnecting a printer Frequently asked questions Page 78 Connecting a printer You can easily connect a printer to your computer or port replicator (if applicable). If you wish to purchase a port replicator, shop Sony online at http://www. sonystyle. com/vaio or contact your local retailer. The New Hardware Wizard enables you to easily install the printer software, but some printers require separate driver software installation. See the instructions that accompanied your printer for more information. To connect a USB printer 1. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on your computer. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears on the computer screen. 2. 3. Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use. To connect a printer (port replicators only) 1. Connect the computer to a port replicator (not supplied). Open the Mouse Properties dialog box to set your touch pad and mouse preferences, such as changing pointers, enabling or disabling the tapping feature, clicking both buttons simultaneously, and adjusting the touch pad speed. To customize the touch pad and mouse 1. Right-click the Touchpad icon on the Taskbar Notification area, and click Mouse Properties from the shortcut menu. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. Click Apply once you have set your preferences. 2. To enable the touch pad 1. The Start menu appears. Press P until All Programs is selected, and press Enter. Press S until Sony Notebook Setup is selected, and press Enter. A submenu appears with Sony Notebook Setup preselected. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. 4. 5. 6. Press the Right Arrow key to select the Device tab. Press the Tab key to select the Default button, and press Enter. A pop-up window appears. 7. Press the Left Arrow key selected. to select OK, and press Enter. The Enable Touchpad option is automatically 8. [. . . ] Support: See Microsoft® Works Microsoft® Windows Media® Player Microsoft Corp. Support: See Microsoft® Works Page 166 Microsoft® Works Microsoft Corp. Support: web site http://www. support. microsoft. com MoodLogic MoodLogic, Inc. Support: web site http://www. moodlogic. com/support e-mail help@moodlogic. com Network Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. [. . . ]