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... Mode (page 89). To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves you do not use the computer for... rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, put the computer into the DC In port (4) on the computer or on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect the computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the (optional...
... Mode (page 89). To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. This power saving mode saves you do not use the computer for... rechargeable battery pack as a power source for a long period of time, put the computer into the DC In port (4) on the computer or on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect the computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the (optional...
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n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (2) into the DC In port (3) on the port replicator (4). 4 Open the port replicator connector cover.
n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (2) into the DC In port (3) on the port replicator (4). 4 Open the port replicator connector cover.
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...the DVI-D port. It has 29 pins. ! A video adapter device is a type of the display's power cord (1) into the display, and the other end into an AC outlet. 2 If you want to connect a VGA monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on... the port replicator. 3 If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, plug the display cable (not supplied) into the DVI-D port on the port replicator. ✍ DVI-D stands for Digital Visual Interface - It has 24 pins. Digital...
...the DVI-D port. It has 29 pins. ! A video adapter device is a type of the display's power cord (1) into the display, and the other end into an AC outlet. 2 If you want to connect a VGA monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on... the port replicator. 3 If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, plug the display cable (not supplied) into the DVI-D port on the port replicator. ✍ DVI-D stands for Digital Visual Interface - It has 24 pins. Digital...
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... that includes built-in speakers and a microphone to your computer or via the (optional) port replicator. To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of the multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on the port replicator...
... that includes built-in speakers and a microphone to your computer or via the (optional) port replicator. To connect a multimedia computer display 1 Plug the power cord of the multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on the port replicator...
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... connector on one end of an audio/video cable (2) into the AV Out jack (3) T on the other to the computer 1 Plug the power cord of the TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one end and 3 RCA (also called cinch) connectors on the computer and the other end. To connect a TV to the TV...
... connector on one end of an audio/video cable (2) into the AV Out jack (3) T on the other to the computer 1 Plug the power cord of the TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one end and 3 RCA (also called cinch) connectors on the computer and the other end. To connect a TV to the TV...
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n 67 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) directly to your computer or via the (optional) port replicator. To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of the projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the RGB signal cable (2) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on the port replicator. 3 Plug the audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i. 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector (6).
n 67 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) directly to your computer or via the (optional) port replicator. To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of the projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the RGB signal cable (2) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on the port replicator. 3 Plug the audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i. 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector (6).
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To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet (1). 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) into the USB port and the other end to your computer to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer.
To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet (1). 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) into the USB port and the other end to your computer to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your printer.
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n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the printer power cord (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the printer cable (2) supplied with your printer into the printer port (3) on the (optional) port replicator. ✍ Before connecting the printer, turn off the computer and the printer, and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord.
n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the printer power cord (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the printer cable (2) supplied with your printer into the printer port (3) on the (optional) port replicator. ✍ Before connecting the printer, turn off the computer and the printer, and unplug the AC adapter and the power cord.
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...power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. n 102 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to check the power...or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with the computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for ...a long time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it out by sudden power... surges, in an electrical storm, for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord....
...power-consuming equipment, such as it may cause a malfunction. n 102 N Precautions On Using the Power Source ❑ See the online Specifications to check the power...or shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with the computer or genuine Sony products. Do not use the computer for ...a long time. ❑ Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. ❑ When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it out by sudden power... surges, in an electrical storm, for example. ❑ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord....
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... (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on the computer. ❑ Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules ...you may have inserted since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter.
... (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on the computer. ❑ Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules ...you may have inserted since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter.
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If nothing still appears on your screen, unplug the AC adapter, remove the battery, and leave the computer for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out. Then turn on the computer again. 2 If nothing still appears on your screen after a while 1 Press the power button for about a minute. Then plug in the AC adapter, install the battery, and turn on my computer? n 114 N Troubleshooting What should I do if the power indicator (Green) lights but my screen does not display anything when I turn on the computer again.
If nothing still appears on your screen, unplug the AC adapter, remove the battery, and leave the computer for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out. Then turn on the computer again. 2 If nothing still appears on your screen after a while 1 Press the power button for about a minute. Then plug in the AC adapter, install the battery, and turn on my computer? n 114 N Troubleshooting What should I do if the power indicator (Green) lights but my screen does not display anything when I turn on the computer again.
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...you adjust the display resolution to external display, use the Fn+F7 key combination. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 86) for more information. ❑ Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is charged. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 27) for more ...resolution may go blank? ❑ The computer screen may not be on if the computer is on. ❑ If the computer is using battery power, make sure the battery is installed properly and is on your display for more information. Use the controls on . n 138 N Troubleshooting Display Why...
...you adjust the display resolution to external display, use the Fn+F7 key combination. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 86) for more information. ❑ Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is charged. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 27) for more ...resolution may go blank? ❑ The computer screen may not be on if the computer is on. ❑ If the computer is using battery power, make sure the battery is installed properly and is on your display for more information. Use the controls on . n 138 N Troubleshooting Display Why...
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...; Press the Windows key, and press the U key. Press the Enter key, and then press the R key. ❑ Press and hold the power button. These devices may cause interference, causing your mouse to stop working properly. ❑ Do not place metal furniture near your mouse to stop playback... and restart the computer. ❑ If you still cannot use the mouse? ❑ Make sure another mouse is securely plugged into the port. ❑ Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer. When the computer turns off computer window appears, press the...
...; Press the Windows key, and press the U key. Press the Enter key, and then press the R key. ❑ Press and hold the power button. These devices may cause interference, causing your mouse to stop working properly. ❑ Do not place metal furniture near your mouse to stop playback... and restart the computer. ❑ If you still cannot use the mouse? ❑ Make sure another mouse is securely plugged into the port. ❑ Restart the computer with the mouse connected to the computer. When the computer turns off computer window appears, press the...