User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EC25FX/WI

[. . . ] 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, the Windows 98 and the Windows 2000 logos are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging. See also "To charge the battery pack" on page 20 for more information. . Battery indicators Secondary battery pack (not supplied) Battery pack Using Your Notebook Computer Using a Second Battery Pack Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 57 If you attach two battery To remove the second battery pack packs, you can remove either of them without shutting down the computer. When removing one battery pack, make sure that the other battery pack's indicator is on. If the indicator of the battery pack you are going to remove is on, right-click on the task tray and click the "switch discharge battery" menu. 1 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the battery pack, slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow. Drive RELEASE lever on bottom 2 3 Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack. See Using the Weight Saver. Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Weight Saver Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 58 Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multi-purpose bay when it is empty. To attach the Weight Saver 1 If another device is in the multi-purpose bay, remove the device. Multi-purpose bay Weight Saver 2 1 2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. To remove the Weight Saver To remove the weight saver, slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow. Connecting peripheral devices Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 59 Before you connect Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting or using any of these peripherals and enjoy the software described in the "About the Software" user guide: peripherals, turn off the computer and all peripherals. Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables. Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals. You do not need to turn off your computer to connect USB devices and the Floppy Disk Drive. PC card modem* (page 60) Docking station (page 62) External Mouse or Keyboard (page 67) Floppy Disk Drive (page 68) Printer (page 70) External Display (page 72) To use diskettes with the Digital Mavica (page 76) Digital Video Camera Recorder (page 78) AV Devices (page 79) External Speakers (page 83) External Microphone (page 84) Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 85) * Depending on the model, could be optional. Connecting peripheral devices PC card modem* Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 60 PC card modem* Use your PC card modem to connect to a phone line and access the WWW. Connecting to a phone line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services, the Internet and to register your computer and software online. 1 2 Use any of both PC cards slots of your notebook computer. Pull the PC card release button away from the computer. Remove the PC card slot protector as described in "Using PC Cards" on page 48. See the manual supplied with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use. Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard, turn off the computer. Do not connect or disconnect the PS/2 device (keyboard or mouse) when the computer is on. The Sony USB mouse PCGAUMS1 (not supplied) is a USB device. So you must connect it to the USB connector. Docking Station Mouse / To Mouse/Keyboard or Keyboard To connect both a mouse and keyboard at the same time, use the optional PS/2 division connector. Connecting peripheral devices Floppy Disk Drive Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 68 You cannot use the PRINTER Floppy Disk Drive You can use the floppy disk drive as an external drive by connecting it to the floppy disk drive connector on the left side of the docking station. You can connect it without turning off your computer. connector of the floppy disk drive cable when you connect the floppy disk drive to the floppy disk drive connector of the docking station. To connect a floppy disk drive Plug the cable firmly into the connector with the VAIO logo facing up. docking station left side To floppy disk drive connector Floppy disk drive (supplied) Floppy disk drive connecting cable (supplied) To use the floppy disk drive stand You can put the floppy disk drive on the docking station by using the floppy disk stand supplied with the docking station. 1 Insert the projections on the floppy disk drive into the docking station holes as illustrated below. Connecting peripheral devices Floppy Disk Drive Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 69 Do not open the LCD panel too much when the floppy disk drive stand is attached. Projections Holes 2 Slide the floppy disk drive stand in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place. 3 Slide the floppy disk drive in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place, then connect the floppy disk drive to the docking station with the floppy disk drive cable. Connecting peripheral devices Printer Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 70 Before you connect peripherals, turn off the computer and all peripherals. Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables. Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals. You can connect a printer while the floppy disk drive is in use. When using a USB printer, connect it to the USB connector of your computer or of the docking station. If you are using a printer that does not support Windows 98, it may not function properly. [. . . ] Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc. 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. On Using Batteries Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60° C, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. [. . . ]