User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB4MFX/L

[. . . ] Sony Corporation 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. Sony, DVgate, i. LINKTM, Mavica, PictureGear, Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Windows and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] If the two devices are too far apart or too close together, data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission. Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other objects. Avoid direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports. See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication device for more information on installation and use. The active area of infrared transmission extends about 1m (39 3/8 inches) with a radius of 15 degrees. 15° 1m Infrared port (39 3 /8 i n) Using Your Notebook Computer Using Power Saving Modes Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 50 If the battery level falls to below Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has three distinct power saving modes: System Idle, System Suspend and System Hibernation. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 7 percent, regardless of the power management setting you select. See your Software guide, in "Controlling Power Management" for more information. 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery. Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. The green power indicator light is on in this mode. To save power, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk. System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you don't need to use your computer for a short period. The hard disk and the video display enter a low power state and the CPU stops. Before using the printer, you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software. Please refer to "Sony Notebook Setup" in the Software Guide for further details. Turn off your computer and the printer, unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the printer. To connect a printer Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector on the port replicator. Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printer) into this connector. To Computer Printer Power cord To Printer Printer cable (optional or supplied with the printer) Resetting your computer for printer use after resuming from a power saving mode Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. When this occurs, follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection: 1 2 Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties. Click the Device Manager tab. Connecting peripheral devices Printer Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 60 3 Select Apply, and then click OK. The printer should now function properly. To connect a printer using the USB connector You can connect a Windows® 98-compatible USB printer to your computer. Use the symbol to locate the USB port on your computer and printer. Plug an optional USB printer cable into the USB connector. Connecting peripheral devices External Display Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Turn off your computer and the peripherals, unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display. Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables. Turn on the peripherals, then turn on your computer. Some computer displays or projectors may not be used as a monitor with the LCD on your computer display at the same time. The supplied i. LINK port replicator allows you to connect an external display eliminating the need for the display adapter. See the manual supplied with your computer display for more information on installation and use. Power cord nN 61 External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook computer. [. . . ] Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth. On Handling Memory StickTM Do not touch the connector with your finger or metallic objects. Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label. Do not bend, drop, or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick. Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks. [. . . ]