User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB36GM/BJ

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] See "Using the Weight Saver" on page 39. Using Your Notebook Computer 39 Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the drive bay when it is empty. To attach the weight saver 1 2 If another device is in the drive bay, remove the device. See "To remove the floppy disk drive" on page 26 or "To remove the second battery pack" on page 38. Fold out the hinged arm of the weight saver and then push on the hinged arm to lock it into place. Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Weight saver (supplied) 3 Manually lock the weight saver's RELEASE lever. 40 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the Weight Saver 1 There is a release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the weight saver, slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1, then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2. Arrow 1: Weight saver Release lever Arrow 2: RELEASE lever 2 After removing the weight saver, pull out the weight saver's hinged arm and fold it into the weight saver. Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: u u u u u u u u u u Phone line (page 42) Port replicator (page 43) Printer (page 47) External display (page 48) External mouse or keyboard (page 51) External speakers (page 52) External microphone (page 53) Digital still camera or other serial device (page 54) Digital video camera recorder (page 55) Universal Serial Bus (USB) device (page 56) 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. 41 42 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook computer, register your software online, and use Sony Customer Support, you must connect to a phone line. You must register your computer to receive the extended warranty. 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone line jack on the computer. Phone line jack Phone line jack Phone cable (not supplied) 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack. Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. Connecting Peripheral Devices 43 Connecting the Port Replicator Your notebook computer supports the use of an optional port replicator. Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer. 1 2 3 4 / Network (Ethernet) Monitor (page 48) Serial (page 54) Mouse/Keyboard (page 51) 5 6 7 USB (page 56) Printer (page 47) DC In (page 9) The port replicator can be powered only with an AC power adapter. Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet while using the port replicator; this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. When you attach your computer to the port replicator for the first time, the installation of the network driver starts automatically. 44 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To attach your computer to the port replicator To supply power to your computer while it is connected to the port replicator, you can connect the AC adapter directly to the port replicator. When attaching your computer to the port replicator, do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack. Plug the speaker cable into this connector. Speakers to Headphone Speaker cable (supplied with speakers) See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use. Connecting Peripheral Devices 53 Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use. To connect an external microphone u Use the to locate the Microphone connector. Plug the microphone cable into this connector. Microphone to Microphone See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on installation and use. 54 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device You can connect other computer peripherals, such as the Sony Digital Still Camera, to the Serial connector on your computer. To connect a digital still camera u Use the symbol to locate the Serial connector. Plug the connecting cable (not supplied) into this port on the computer and into the Digital I/O connector on the digital still camera. Digital still camera to Digital I/O to Serial Connecting cable (not supplied) The Sony Digital Still Camera is pictured; you may need to connect your camera differently. See the manual that came with your digital camera or other serial device for more information on installation and use. If you use a digital camera that has an infrared data communication system or other infrared communication device, see "Using Infrared Communication Devices" on page 33. Connecting Peripheral Devices 55 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder You can connect a digital video camera recorder to the S200 i. LINKTM (IEEE-1394) connector. To connect a digital video camera recorder u Plug one end of the i. LINK cable (not supplied) into the i. LINK connector on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In/Out connector on the digital video camera recorder. Digital video camera recorder to i. LINK to DV In/Out i. LINK cable (not supplied) The Sony digital video camera recorder (DCR-PC7) is pictured; you may need to connect your camera differently. On Sony digital video cameras, connectors labeled "DV In/Out" or "i. LINK" are i. LINKcompatible. See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use. Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time. The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras. The i. LINK connector on the computer does not supply power to external devices. If the external device requires power from the i. LINK connector, you cannot use the device with the computer. The computer supports transfer rates up to 200 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device. [. . . ] DE TELS DOMMAGES INCLUENT, ENTRE AUTRES, LE TEMPS DE L'ACHETEUR, LA PERTE DE PRODUCTIVITÉ, DE REVENUS ET DE PROFITS, ET LA PERTE DE DONNÉES OU D'UTILISATION DU PRODUIT OU DE TOUT ÉQUIPEMENT CONNEXE. SAUF DANS LA LIMITE OÙ LA LOI APPLICABLE L'INTERDIT, TOUTE GARANTIE TACITE DE VALEUR MARCHANDE OU DE CONVENANCE À UNE FIN PARTICULIÈRE DE CE PRODUIT EST RESTREINTE DANS SA DURÉE À LA DURÉE DE CETTE GARANTIE. Certaines provinces ne permettent pas l'exclusion ou la restriction des dommages accidentels ou indirects et n'admettent pas de limites quant à la durée d'une garantie tacite, de sorte que les exclusions/ restrictions exprimées ci-dessus peuvent ne pas s'appliquer. Cette garantie vous donne des droits spécifiques et vous pouvez en avoir d'autres qui varient selon la province. [. . . ]