User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB36GM

[. . . ] reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. [. . . ] When using two battery packs, the battery pack you insert first charges first. The battery pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85 percent full. You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights. 52 Using a Second Battery Pack To insert a second battery pack 1 2 If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay. If the battery is being used, the battery 2 indicator light turns on. Second battery in multipurpose bay Multipurpose bay Battery pack Label side facing down 3 Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack. There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight saver. Slide the lever toward the front of the computer to lock the weight saver. See also "Using the Weight Saver" on page 56. Using weight saver for second battery cover Battery pack Weight saver 53 VAIO Notebook User Guide To charge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging. See also "To charge the battery pack" on page 27 for more information. Charging the second battery Battery indicators Second battery pack (optional) Battery pack (supplied) To determine the amount of time the battery lasts, see "Displaying Battery Information" in the online manual "Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook" . To remove the second battery pack If you attach two battery packs, you can remove either of them without shutting down the computer. When removing one battery pack, make sure that the other battery pack's indicator light is on. Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. If you connect a phone line coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work properly. 62 Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network You can exchange data with other devices on a network by connecting your notebook to your Local Area Network (LAN). To connect the notebook to a network, you need a network PC card or a port replicator (PCGA-PRF1A). For more information on using PC cards, see "Using PC Cards" on page 48 . Consult the network system administrator to find out about the accessory settings required to access the network. Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 Right-click Network Neighborhood and select Properties. Click Add to add a client, adapter, protocol, or service. Click File and Print Sharing to enable these functions. Click the Identification tab to set the computer name, workgroup, and computer description. Click the Access Control tab to set the share level or user level access control. Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows Me-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect a printer Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector. Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printer) into this port on the computer. 63 VAIO Notebook User Guide Printer connector Power cord Printer to Printer Printer cable (supplied with the printer) See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use. [. . . ] In Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional. If the printer port mode is set to bi-directional, change it to ECP. See "Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen" in the "Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook" manual for details on using Sony Notebook Setup. [. . . ]