User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB1MFX

[. . . ] All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. [. . . ] To disable this feature, press the Fn key 5 times. No beep sounds, indicating that the feature has been disabled. Identifying the Fn key Hardware Guide 3­13 Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad The 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad 1 can be used for the functions indicated by the icons in the upper right corner of each key. Enabling the numeric keypad assigns those functions to the keypad keys. The standard functions of the keypad keys can still be accessed while the numeric keypad is enabled. Enabling the Numeric Keypad To enable the numeric keypad, press Fn+num lk 2. The num lock light 3 turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. The numeric keypad cannot be enabled while an optional external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer. Identifying embedded numeric keypad components Disabling the Numeric Keypad To disable the numeric keypad and return the keys to their standard keyboard functions, press Fn+num lk. 3­14 Hardware Guide Pointing Devices and Keyboard Using Numeric Keypad Keys as Standard Keys To use the numeric keypad keys temporarily as standard keys while the numeric keypad is enabled: I I Press and hold Fn to type in lowercase. Press and hold Fn+shift to type in uppercase. When the Fn key is released, the numeric keypad functions return. Enabling the Numeric Keypad at Startup By default the computer starts up with the numeric keypad disabled. You can set the computer to start up with the numeric keypad enabled. The numeric keypad can be enabled or disabled with Fn+num lk in either startup state. To set the computer to start up with the numeric keypad enabled: 1. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. To change the language, press F2. Turn the computer right side up, then open the display. If the computer is in Hibernation, slide the power switch to resume operation. Hardware Guide 4­3 Battery Packs Replacing a MultiBay Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of information when removing a MultiBay battery pack that is the only power source available to the system, initiate Hibernation or turn off the computer before removing the battery pack. 1. Close the display, then turn the computer bottom-side up 1. Insert or remove the battery pack. To remove a battery pack, slide the MultiBay release latch 2 on the bottom of the computer, then pull the battery pack out of the MultiBay 3. To insert a battery pack, slide the battery pack into the MultiBay until it is seated 4. Replacing a MultiBay battery pack 3. Turn the computer right side up, then open the display. If the computer is in Hibernation, slide the power switch to resume operation. 4­4 Hardware Guide Battery Packs Storing a Battery Pack If a computer will be unused and unplugged for more than 2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack(s). Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. High temperatures accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a cool, dry place within the following temperature ranges. Storage Time Less than 1 month No more than 3 months Unlimited Temperature Range °F 32°­122° 32°­104° 32°­ 86° Temperature Range °C 0°­50° 0°­40° 0°­30° Recycling a Used Battery Pack To determine if a battery pack recycling program is available in your geographical region, refer on this CD to Regulatory and Safety Notices. If your region is not covered, refer to Worldwide Telephone Numbers, included with the computer, to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Hardware Guide 4­5 5 Removable Drives Adding a Drive to the System Removable drives enable you to store and access data. A standard drive can be added to the system by inserting the drive into the computer or an optional docking base. A diskette drive can also be inserted into an optional external diskette drive bay. [. . . ] (If no other memory expansion board is in the memory expansion compartment, insert the board into the lower slot. ) b. Press the board into the slot from a 45-degree angle until it is seated, then push the board downward 2 until the retention clips snap into place 3. Inserting a memory expansion board Hardware Guide 8­9 Hardware Upgrades 8. Align the tabs on the memory expansion compartment cover with the cover slots on the computer, then tilt the cover downward until it is seated 1. Replace the 2 screws securing the cover to the computer 2. Closing the memory expansion compartment 8­10 Hardware Guide 9 Specifications This computer has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. [. . . ]