User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB3RFX

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] If you are not using your PC Card and you are using a battery as a power source, remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot to conserve battery power. To remove a PC Card while your computer is on 1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon appears. The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box 2. 4. Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window, if it is not already selected. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. Make sure the PC Card is selected, and click OK. A message appears stating it is safe to remove the hardware device. Gently pull the card out of the slot. 5. 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. If you use a Type III PC Card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC Card slot protectors. Page 108 Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives The PC Card drive enables you to read data stored on a DVD or CD. Restart your computer. Why can't I insert my PC Card? Make sure you are inserting the card correctly. See Inserting PC Cards for more information. You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer. Check the guide that came with your PC Card for more information on its use. Why does an exclamation mark (!) appear on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box?You may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Make sure the necessary drivers are installed. You may need to remove the driver software, and reinstall it. Page 111 Connecting a Port Replicator Locating Ports and Connectors Using the Port Replicator Page 112 Locating Ports and Connectors You can purchase a port replicator to use with the computer you purchased. The port replicator contains several ports and connectors, which enable you to connect additional peripherals to your computer. Back 1 USB ports 6 DC In port 2 LINE IN jacks 7 Serial port 3 S Video Out jack 8 LINE OUT jacks and Composite Video Out jack 4 Network port (Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port) 9 VGA (Monitor) port 5 / Mouse/Keyboard (PS/2) port 10 Printer port Page 113 Using the Port Replicator Connecting the port replicator You must use the AC adapter to power the computer when it is connected to the port replicator. However, you can insert the battery to charge it while you are using the AC adapter to power the port replicator. Make sure you insert the battery before you connect the port replicator. [. . . ] Recorded music is limited to private use only. Using recorded music for any other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other sources. Can I copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media?Yes, and you can view video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media-compatible video camera recorders. How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media? Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise. [. . . ]