User manual SONY VAIO PCG-QR10

[. . . ] N Sony notebook user guide PCG-QR10 Read this first Sony Notebook User Guide nN 2 Read this first Notice © 2001 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. [. . . ] Only DTMP (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) signalling (tone dialling) is supported. Using power saving modes If the battery level falls to below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery. Using your notebook Sony Notebook User Guide nN 39 Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. The green power indicator light is on in this mode. To save power, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk. Using Standby mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The umber power light flashes in this mode. To activate Standby mode, proceed as follows: Press <Fn>+<Esc>. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter Standby mode. To return to Normal mode, proceed as follows: Press any key. If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will switch off automatically. When the computer is in Standby mode, you cannot insert a disk. Standby requires less time than Hibernate to be activated or to return to normal mode. Standby uses more power than Hibernate. Using Hibernate mode The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off in this mode. To activate Hibernate mode, proceed as follows: Press <Fn>+<F12>. Using your notebook Sony Notebook User Guide nN 40 Or, Press the Power button. To return to Normal mode, proceed as follows: Turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to its previous state. When the computer is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disk. Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated or to return to normal mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode. Connecting peripheral devices Sony Notebook User Guide nN 41 Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting or using any of these peripherals. Connecting an external display (page 41) Connecting external speakers (page 44) Connecting an external microphone (page 45) Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device (page 46) Connecting a printer (page 48) Connecting an i. LINK device (page 49) Connecting to a network (LAN) (page 51) Before you connect peripherals, turn off the computer and all peripherals. Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables. Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals. Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use your computer with the following devices: Computer display (monitor); 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. [. . . ] Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth. Precautions Sony Notebook User Guide nN 72 On using the battery pack Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60° C, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10° C to 30° C. [. . . ]