User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB3EFX/BJ

[. . . ] 16 Software CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Recovery CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Notes on Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] If you install a charged battery, you can connect the docking station while the notebook is on. Follow the procedure below to connect your notebook to the docking station: 1 Plug one end of the AC adapter cable into the DC In connector of the docking station and the other end into an AC outlet. The LED of the DC In connector switches on. Holding the notebook with the front side facing you, insert the two holes on the front of the computer into the two corresponding latches protruding from the front side of the docking station. 2 Latching the Notebook to the Docking Station Latches Protruding from Docking Station Docking Station 64 Connecting Peripheral Devices 3 Firmly press with your thumbs the two rear corners of the notebook, until your computer clicks in place and is securely fastened to the docking station. Be careful not to press the top of the notebook too strongly; the LCD display may be damaged. Securing the Notebook to the Docking Station Firmly press down with your thumbs the two rear corner of the Notebook Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking Station There are two procedures to consider when disconnecting your notebook from the docking station: Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is off. Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is on. Beware of the following to ensure proper operation of your notebook: Do not disconnect the notebook from the docking station while the docking indicator is on. Do not disconnect the docking station during power saving modes, i. e. , while the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode. If you do any of the above, you may lose data or cause the computer to malfunction. Do not disconnect the notebook from the docking station, if the battery power is low; you may lose data. Shut down your notebook first, then disconnect from the docking station. Perform the appropriate procedure below to disconnect the docking station. 65 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is Off Before disconnecting your notebook from the docking station, ensure the following: All i. LINK devices are disconnected from your notebook and docking station. No object is placed on top of the notebook. 1 Pull out the two release levers on either side of the rear corners of the docking station, to release the notebook from the docking station. Releasing the Notebook from the Docking Station Pull release levers on either side of rear corners of docking station 2 Remove the notebook from the docking station, while moving the computer slightly back to disengage it from the two front latches of the docking station. Removing the Notebook from the Docking Station 66 Connecting Peripheral Devices Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is On You can use the Start Menu in the Windows task tray or the UNDOCK switch on the docking station to disconnect your notebook from the docking station while the notebook is on. From the Start menu 1 2 Click the Start menu in the Windows task tray. Select Eject PC to access the "Undock Complete" dialog box. Wait for the docking indicator light to switch off before undocking the notebook. Once the "Undock Complete" dialog box appears, continue on to step 3 to finish undocking the notebook. Deactivate these utilities (if they are active) before writing data to a disc. 73 VAIO® R505 SuperSlim ProTM Notebook User Guide Handling and Cleaning CD and DVD Media Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Therefore, always abide by the following guidelines: Handling Do not drop or bend the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out. If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc. Cleaning Writing Data to CD-R/RW Media You can use Drag'n Drop CD software to write data to a CD-R or CD-RW. To use Drag'n Drop CD, see the online help manual that comes with the software. Note the following when using CD-R/RW drives: For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before writing data to a disc. For best results, use CD-Rs that are compatible with 4x speed. Do not put your notebook into power saving mode while using Drag'n Drop CD. 74 Connecting an Optical Drive Beware of the following: Do not use the Eject PC option in Windows or press the UNDOCK switch on the docking station while writing data to a CD-R or CD-RW. Doing so may severely damage your notebook. [. . . ] Set the sound device to enable. If your notebook is powered by batteries, verify that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged. If you are using an application that has its own volume control, verify that the volume is turned up. Check the volume controls in Windows®. If you connect external speakers: Verify that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up. [. . . ]