User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB3HGX

[. . . ] It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 2 Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. To use your computer immediately, use the supplied AC adapter as the power source. While the computer uses AC power, it automatically charges the battery if it is inserted. See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your battery. Connecting the AC adapter Turning on the computer Page 3 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1. [. . . ] 7. To remove a PC Card while the computer is off 1. Gently pull the card out of the slot. To remove slot protectors 1. Pull the protector out of the slot. Page 95 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 Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDs for information on how to open the optical drive to access the lens. A port replicator 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. Port Replicator (Back Panel) 1 DVI-D port 4 Parallel printer port 2 Monitor (VGA) port 5 Network (Ethernet) port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) 3 USB ports 6 DC IN port Page 99 Connecting a Port Replicator You can connect a port replicator to the computer while the computer is on or off. Connecting a port replicator while the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may result in data loss or a computer malfunction. Use the AC adapter (not the battery) to power the computer while it is connected to a port replicator. Moving the computer with the port replicator attached could disconnect the AC adapter or power cord, and may cause the computer to lose power or malfunction. To connect a port replicator 1. Close active programs to prevent data loss. Turn off the computer, and disconnect all attached devices. On the bottom of the computer, slide the port replicator cover down until the port replicator connector is completely visible. Sliding the Port Replicator Cov er You can charge the battery by installing it before you connect the port replicator. The battery automatically charges once you connect the AC adapter. Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN port on the port replicator, and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. The power indicator turns on. Connecting an AC Adapter to a Port Replicator 5. Align the connector on the bottom of the computer with the port replicator connector, and gently push the computer down until it clicks into place. Connecting a Port Replicator Page 100 Securing a Port Replicator 6. [. . . ] The Setup Confirmation window appears again. If your computer continues to display the message "Operating system not found, " and Windows does not start, use your supplied System Recovery CDs to restore the programs that shipped with your computer. See Using the System Recovery CDs for more information. The System Recovery CD restores your computer to its original state, so user data and applications will be lost. Why does my computer stop responding?It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft® Windows ® Start menu, located on the taskbar. [. . . ]