User manual SONY VAIO VGN-T250

[. . . ] 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. Go to the Sony Computing Support Web site to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which list your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. For Sony software information, click Start and select Welcome to VAIO life. Page 1 Ergonomics and Caring for Your Computer This section provides information on how to safely use your Sony computer. Page 2 Applying Ergonomics Your computer is a portable device and can be used in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should apply the following ergonomic considerations: Position of your computer -- Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. [. . . ] 7. To remove a PC Card while the computer is off 1. Gently pull the card out of the slot. Page 107 Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives The PC Card drive enables you to read data stored on a DVD or CD. Your computer may come with an external PC Card drive, depending on the model you purchased. If you wish to purchase a PC Card drive, shop Sony online at http://www. sonystyle. com/vaio or contact your local retailer. If you connect a non-Sony DVD drive to your VAIO® computer, DVD playback may not function properly. The supplied DVD software must be installed to play a DVD. For best performance, use a Sony compatible DVD drive. To connect a PC Card drive You can connect a PC Card drive while the computer is on or off. Connecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. Instructions on connecting an optical drive may vary, depending on the specific drive you purchased. Remove the PC Card from the bottom of the optical drive. Rem ov ing a PC Card 2. Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the arrow facing the slot. See To insert a PC Card for more information. Remove the protective cover that is attached to the lens of the optical drive before you use the drive. See Creating CDs / DVDs with Sony Software for information on how to open the optical drive to access the lens. See the guide that accompanied your optical drive for more information on its installation and use. To disconnect a PC Card drive 1. Close all programs accessing the PC Card drive. 2. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon appears. on the taskbar. 5. Select the PC Card drive in the Hardware devices window, if it is not already selected. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. Make sure the PC Card drive is selected, and click OK. A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device. Eject the PC Card from the PC Card slot. 6. Page 108 Port Replicator Connections A port replicator is a device that attaches to your computer and contains additional ports. One may come with your computer, depending on the model you purchased. If you wish to purchase a port replicator, shop Sony online at http://www. sonystyle. com/vaio or contact your local retailer. When your computer is connected to a port replicator, use only the Ethernet port on the port replicator, not the Ethernet port on the computer. The port replicator must be powered by the AC adapter to function properly. Page 109 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 Printer port 2 Network (Ethernet) port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) 5 USB ports 3 Monitor (VGA) port Page 110 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. [. . . ] Sonic Solutions Web site http://support. sonic. com/ SonicStage® Sony Electronics Inc. The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you need to manage music on your computer. SonicStage software sports high-quality digital audio storage, a sleek player skin design, and audio CD burning capability. Web site http://www. sony. com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) SonicStage® Mastering Studio Sony Electronics Inc. Page 218 Use SonicStage® Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CD-R or CD-RW discs or audio files in WAV format. [. . . ]