User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB42FX

[. . . ] It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Page 2 Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. To charge the battery and begin using the computer immediately, insert the battery into the computer and use the supplied AC adapter as a power source. The computer automatically charges the installed battery while it uses AC power. Page 3 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Com puter 2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer. Page 4 Turning on the computer To open and turn on the computer 1. [. . . ] The new hardware wizard enables you to easily install the printer software, but some printers require separate driver software installation. See the instructions that accompanied your printer for more information. To connect a USB printer 1. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on your computer or port replicator, if applicable. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the printer. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears. 2. Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information on its installation and use. Page 90 Disconnecting a Printer You can disconnect the printer cable when the computer is on or off. Disconnecting a printer when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. To disconnect a printer Unplug the printer cable from the computer. Page 91 Connecting a Parallel Printer You can connect a parallel port printer to your computer or port replicator, if applicable. The new hardware wizard enables you to easily install the printer software, but some printers require separate driver software installation. See the instructions that accompanied your printer for more information. To connect a parallel port printer 1. Plug the printer cable into the Printer port on your computer or port replicator, if applicable. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Plug the other end of the printer cable into the port on the printer. Close any active programs to prevent data loss. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord. Pull the release latches on each side of the port replicator to release the computer from the port replicator. Releasing a Com puter from a Port Replicator 4. Lift the computer away from the port replicator. Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 97 Mice and Keyboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer's keyboard is very similar to a typewriter's keyboard, you can use the additional keys on the computer's keyboard to perform specific computer-related tasks. Page 98 Mice and Keyboards Using the Keyboard Although your computer's keyboard is very similar to a typewriter's keyboard, you can use the additional keys on the computer's keyboard to perform specific computer-related tasks. Page 99 Keyboard descriptions Key Description The numeric keypad contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or perform mathematical calculations, such as addition and subtraction. Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (When you do so, the Num Lock indicator light turns on. ) Press the Num Lock key again to deactivate the numeric keypad. The arrow keys move the pointer on the screen. They also function as the Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down keys, respectively, when the Fn key is pressed. The correction keys enable you to make corrections to keystrokes. The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard perform designated tasks. For example, in many programs, F1 is the Help key. The task associated with each function key may vary from one program to the next. The Escape key cancels commands. The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Clipboard. You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it. The operator keys provide a variety of commands. [. . . ] Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer. Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows ® operating system installed on your computer. You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. See the guide that accompanied the printer for more information. [. . . ]