User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EE34FX/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. The Windows and the Windows 2000 logos are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] 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, rightclick on the task tray and click the switch discharge battery menu. nN 50 Using a second battery pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery power. When using two battery packs, the battery pack you insert first charges first. The battery pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85 percent full. You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights. To insert a second battery pack 1 2 3 4 If the floppy disk drive is in the multi-purpose bay, remove the device. See Using the floppy disk drive on page 35. Insert the battery pack into the multi-purpose bay. The battery 2 indicator light turns on. Multi-purpose bay Battery pack Label facing down 5 Attach the Weight Saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack. Slide the eject lever on the bottom of the Weight Saver toward the front of the computer to lock it. See Using the weight saver on page 53. Using your notebook Using a second battery pack Sony Notebook User Guide nN 51 Battery pack Weight Saver Charging the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. 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. Printer Power cord To Printer cable (optional or supplied with the printer) Connecting peripheral devices External display Sony Notebook User Guide See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use. nN 62 External display You can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use the computer with any of the following: Computer display (monitor), Multimedia computer display, Projector. Connected external displays are used as second screens. On Windows® systems only, you can also use an external display to set up a virtual desktop (Please refer to Using the Dual Display Function in your Software Guide for further details). To connect a computer display 1 2 Use the a symbol on the computer to locate the Monitor connector. Plug the display cable into this connector. If necessary, plug one end of the display power cord into the display, and the other end into an AC outlet. Computer display Power cord To Monitor Display cable Connecting peripheral devices External display Sony Notebook User Guide To connect a multimedia computer display nN 63 You can connect the notebook to a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a microphone. 1 2 3 Use the a symbol to locate the Monitor connector. Plug the display cable into this connector. Use the i symbol to locate the Headphone connector. Plug the speaker cable into this connector. Use the m symbol to locate the Microphone connector. Plug the microphone cable into this connector. To m To i To Monitor Multimedia computer display RGB signal cable Power cord Connecting peripheral devices External display Sony Notebook User Guide See the manual supplied with your projector for more information on installation and use. [. . . ] 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. This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10° C to 30° C. [. . . ]