User manual SONY VAIO VPC-F117FX

[. . . ] 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 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 2 If another device is in the multi-purpose bay, remove the device. See "To remove the floppy disk drive" on page 38. Insert the battery pack into the multi-purpose bay. The battery 2 indicator light turns on. Multi-purpose bay Battery pack Label facing down 3 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 also "Using the Weight Saver" on page 55. Using Your Notebook Computer Using a Second Battery Pack Sony Notebook Computer User Guide . nN 53 Battery pack Weight Saver To charge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging. See also "To charge the battery pack" on page 21 for more information. . Battery indicators Secondary battery pack (not supplied) Battery pack (supplied) Using Your Notebook Computer Using a Second Battery Pack Sony Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the second battery pack nN 54 1 There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the battery pack, slide this lever in the direction of the arrow 1, then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 2. 1 Weight saver EJECT lever on bottom 2 2 3 Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack. See " Using the Weight Saver" on page 55. Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Weight Saver Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 55 Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multi-purpose bay when it is empty. To attach the Weight Saver 1 2 If another device is in the multi-purpose bay, remove the device. See " To remove the floppy disk drive" on page 38 or " To remove the second battery pack" on page 54. Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible. Port Replicator Your notebook computer supports the use of an optional port replicator. Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer. 1 Network (ethernet) 2 3 4 / Monitor (page 66) Serial (page 70) Mouse/Keyboard (page 76) 5 6 7 USB (page 79) Printer (page 64) DC In (page 19) To attach your computer to the port replicator To supply power to your computer while it is connected to the port replicator, you must connect the AC adapter directly to the port replicator. 1 2 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripherals. On the bottom of the computer, lift the port replicator port cover. Connecting peripheral devices Port Replicator Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 62 Port replicator port 3 Attach the bottom of the computer to the port replicator connector until it clicks. Notebook computer Port replicator 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the port replicator. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. Connecting peripheral devices Port Replicator Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 63 When you use the port replicator for the first time, the installation of the network driver starts automatically. The floppy disk supplied with your Port Replicator is useless. AC adapter Power cord (hazardous voltage according to EN 60950) SELV according to EN 60950 5 The power indicator light turns green. Levers Power Port replicator connector 6 Turn on the computer. Connecting peripheral devices Printer Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 64 See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on installation and use. 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 You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to print documents. To connect a printer symbol to locate the Printer connector. Plug the printer cable Use the (supplied with the printer) into this port on the computer. Printer Power cord To 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 3 Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select Properties. Select Apply, and then click OK. The printer should now function properly. Connecting peripheral devices Printer Sony Notebook Computer User Guide To connect a printer using the USB connector nN 65 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. Power cord To Printer To USB USB Printer cable (optional or supplied with the printer) Connecting peripheral devices External Display Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 66 See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use. External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook computer. For example, you can use the computer with any of the following: Computer display (monitor) Multimedia computer display Projector. Use your external display as a second screen, or 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. [. . . ] 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. Notes on Use Other precautions Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 108 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. [. . . ]