User manual SONY VAIO VGN-SR290JVQ

[. . . ] Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Take breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. [. . . ] The port replicator must be power by the AC adapter to function properly. Page 98 Locating Ports and Jacks The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only. Port Replicator (Back Panel) 1 DC IN port 4 Monitor (VGA) port 2 USB 2. 0 ports 5 Network (Ethernet) port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) 3 Printer port Page 99 Connecting the Port Replicator When using the port replicator, always use the AC adapter to power the port replicator; otherwise, the port replicator will be without power and will not function properly. Also, take precautions to avoid disconnecting the AC power supply when moving the computer with the port replicator attached. Before you connect the port replicator, you may want to install the rechargeable battery, if it is not already installed. The installed battery automatically charges while the computer and port replicator are powered by the AC adapter. Connecting a port replicator while the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may result in data loss or a computer malfunction. To connect a port replicator 1. Close active programs to prevent data loss. Turn off the computer, and disconnect all attached devices. On the bottom of the computer, slide the port replicator cover down until the port replicator connector is completely visible. Sliding the Port Replicator Cov er 4. 5. Place the port replicator on a stable surface. Align the sides of the computer with the sidewalls of the port replicator, and gently place the computer on top of the port replicator until it clicks into place. Connecting the Com puter and Port Replicator 6. Gently push the computer onto the port replicator until it clicks into place. Make sure the port replicator is securely fastened to the computer. Securing the Port Replicator to the Com puter Page 100 7. Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN port on the port replicator, and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. Turn on the digital video (DV) device and the computer. Plug the i. LINK® cable into the i. LINK port on the DV device. Plug the other end of the i. LINK cable into the i. LINK port on your computer. The Found New Hardware window appears on the lower right corner of your screen. Connecting an i. LINK Digital Video Cam era Recorder See the guide that accompanied your digital video camera recorder for more information on its installation and use. Page 105 Disconnecting the i. LINK digital video recorder You can disconnect the digital video recorder while the computer is on or off. Simply unplug the i. LINK cable from the i. LINK port on the computer. Disconnecting the cable when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. Page 106 Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders. If you purchased a camera that comes with its own driver software, install these drivers before you use the camera. To view images You can view images captured by your digital video camera recorder three different ways. Select one set of instructions from the following list: If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with the preinstalled programs, the Digital Video Device window appears when you connect the camera to the computer. Select the program you want to use in this window, and click OK. Select a program in which to view your images. Click Start, and click Welcome to VAIO life. Click Movies, Music, and Pictures and select a program in which to view your images. Page 107 Using Computer Monitors and Projectors You can connect a computer monitor or a projector to your computer. Page 108 Connecting a computer monitor Your computer can display images on the computer screen (LCD), an external monitor or display, or both the LCD and the external device. To connect a computer monitor 1. [. . . ] Web site http://www. sony. com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) Microsoft® Office Basic Edition, Office Professional Edition, Office Small Business Edition, Office Small Business Edition Trial Version, Office Student and Teacher Edition Trial Version Microsoft Corp. Web site http://www. sony. com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Movie Maker, Media® Player, Works Microsoft Corp. Web site http://www. support. microsoft. com MoodLogic MoodLogic, Inc. Web site http://www. moodlogic. com/support E-mail help@moodlogic. com Netscape® Internet Service AOL Inc. [. . . ]