User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EC2JFX/BI

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] If you have difficulty inserting a card, check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation. See the manual supplied with your PC card for more information on use. For some PC cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and the system suspend or system hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted, you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized. While the card is inserted, your computer may not enter the System Hibernation power management mode. It is recommended to remove the card when your computer enters the System Hibernation mode by pressing Fn + F12 keys or by using the PowerPanel utility, and when it is set to enter the System Hibernation mode automatically while using a battery as the source of power. Using Your Notebook Computer Using PC Cards Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 43 Some devices may not function To remove the device If you unplug this device from the computer when turned on, your system might crash and you might lose data that you didn't save before. If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions. properly if you repeat Returning to Normal Mode from System Suspend Mode or System Hibernation mode. The computer will return to its original state if you restart it. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Double-click in the task tray. The window Unplug or Eject Hardware will appear. In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box, confirm the device to stop and click OK. A Safe To Remove Hardware window will appear, confirming the device can be safely removed from the system. Gently grasp the card and pull it out. RELEASE button Using Your Notebook Computer Using Smart Connect and Smart Connect Monitor Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 44 When you use Smart Connect to Using Smart Connect and Smart Connect Monitor With Smart Connect you can copy, edit or delete files on another VAIO computer (equipped with Smart Connect) connected to your computer with an i. LINKTM cable. You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer. * A country-specific phone plug is supplied with your VAIO notebook computer, allowing you to plug the phone line into the wall jack. Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet, to register your computer and software online, and to contact VAIO-Link. 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone line jack on the computer. Phone cable 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack. * Connecting peripheral devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 49 See the manual supplied with your Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device peripheral for more information on installation and use. When you start your notebook computer with a USB hub connected to it, make sure that a device is connected to the USB hub. If you encounter problems booting when a USB hub is connected to your notebook computer, please unplug the hub and reboot. You can connect a USB device to your computer. To connect a USB device Use the symbol to locate the USB connector. Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB device. Notebook computer USB device To USB USB connecting cable Connecting peripheral devices Floppy Disk Drive Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 50 Floppy Disk Drive You can connect an optional USB floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your computer: You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting an USB peripheral. To connect the floppy disk drive Plug the USB cable into the USB connector. The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up. Floppy disk drive (optional) To USB Connecting peripheral devices Floppy Disk Drive Sony Notebook Computer User Guide To insert a diskette nN 51 1 2 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up. Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place. Floppy disk drive 3. 5" diskette Do not press the Eject button while the LED indicator is on. If the diskette does not come out by pressing the Eject button, disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer. To remove a diskette When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette. Eject button LED indicator To remove the device If you unplug this device from the computer when turned on, your system might crash and you might lose data that you didn't save before. If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions. 1 Double-click in the task tray. Connecting peripheral devices Floppy Disk Drive Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 52 2 3 4 5 6 7 The window Unplug or Eject Hardware will appear. In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box, confirm the device to stop and click OK. [. . . ] This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm. Notes on Use Other precautions Sony Notebook Computer User Guide nN 81 Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time. Do not use any other AC adapter. On Handling Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may damage the finish of your computer. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer, shut down your computer and then unplug it. [. . . ]