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... Connecting a Docking Station...74 Connecting External Speakers ...83 Connecting an External Display ...84 Selecting Display Modes...88 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...89 Connecting an External Microphone ...91 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...92 Connecting a Printer ...95 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...96 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...98 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...100...
... Connecting a Docking Station...74 Connecting External Speakers ...83 Connecting an External Display ...84 Selecting Display Modes...88 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...89 Connecting an External Microphone ...91 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...92 Connecting a Printer ...95 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...96 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...98 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...100...
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n5 N Mouse ...199 Speakers ...200 Touch Pad...201 Keyboard...202 Floppy Disks ...203 PC Cards ...204 Audio/Video...205 Memory Stick Media ...206 Peripherals ...207 Docking Station ...208 Support Options ...209 Sony Support Information ...209 Program Support Information...212
n5 N Mouse ...199 Speakers ...200 Touch Pad...201 Keyboard...202 Floppy Disks ...203 PC Cards ...204 Audio/Video...205 Memory Stick Media ...206 Peripherals ...207 Docking Station ...208 Support Options ...209 Sony Support Information ...209 Program Support Information...212
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Bottom n 16 N Getting Started A Docking station connector (page 75) B Air vents
Bottom n 16 N Getting Started A Docking station connector (page 75) B Air vents
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... sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode saves the time of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! The shape of shutting down or resuming. To use the computer for your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use the computer only with the...
... sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. This power saving mode saves the time of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! The shape of shutting down or resuming. To use the computer for your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use the computer only with the...
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Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 74) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 84) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 88) ❑ Using the Multiple ...
Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 74) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 84) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 88) ❑ Using the Multiple ...
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.... speeds. ! Locating Ports on the Docking Station Back A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is available as a printer and an external display. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station; this may cause data damage or hardware...(VGA) port (page 85) I Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 92) * Supports high-/full-/low- n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer, such as an optional accessory.
.... speeds. ! Locating Ports on the Docking Station Back A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is available as a printer and an external display. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station; this may cause data damage or hardware...(VGA) port (page 85) I Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 92) * Supports high-/full-/low- n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer, such as an optional accessory.
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To attach your computer before attaching it to the docking station. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug the power cord (1) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off your computer to the AC adapter (2) into the AC adapter (2) and an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the docking station ! When the computer has no battery inserted, do not attach the computer to the Docking Station ! n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station.
To attach your computer before attaching it to the docking station. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug the power cord (1) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off your computer to the AC adapter (2) into the AC adapter (2) and an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to the docking station ! When the computer has no battery inserted, do not attach the computer to the Docking Station ! n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the docking station.
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n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices 4 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer.
n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices 4 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer.
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n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices 5 Align the rear bottom corners and the left side of the computer with the guides on the docking station.
n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices 5 Align the rear bottom corners and the left side of the computer with the guides on the docking station.
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n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices 7 Turn on the computer. ! Do not move the computer while attached to the docking station and the computer. this may detach the docking station and cause damage to the docking station; Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer. 6 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place.
n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices 7 Turn on the computer. ! Do not move the computer while attached to the docking station and the computer. this may detach the docking station and cause damage to the docking station; Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer. 6 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place.
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...79 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station when the IN USE indicator is lit. Do not disconnect the computer from the Docking Station ! Be sure to turn off the computer before disconnecting it from the docking station. To prevent loss of the computer. Disconnecting the computer... while the IN USE indicator is running out of power, disconnecting the computer from the docking station during video playback. Be sure that no devices connected to the docking station are in loss of unsaved data or a failure of unsaved data, be sure to close ...
...79 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station when the IN USE indicator is lit. Do not disconnect the computer from the Docking Station ! Be sure to turn off the computer before disconnecting it from the docking station. To prevent loss of the computer. Disconnecting the computer... while the IN USE indicator is running out of power, disconnecting the computer from the docking station during video playback. Be sure that no devices connected to the docking station are in loss of unsaved data or a failure of unsaved data, be sure to close ...
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n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ If the IN USE indicator is in a power saving mode returns the computer to press the UNDOCK button. Pressing the UNDOCK button while the computer is unlit, you do not have to Normal mode first, and then initiates the disconnection process. To disconnect your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button and wait until the IN USE indicator (2) turns off.
n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ If the IN USE indicator is in a power saving mode returns the computer to press the UNDOCK button. Pressing the UNDOCK button while the computer is unlit, you do not have to Normal mode first, and then initiates the disconnection process. To disconnect your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button and wait until the IN USE indicator (2) turns off.
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n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. 2 Lift the computer away from the docking station.
n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. 2 Lift the computer away from the docking station.
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and then lift the computer away from the docking station. To disconnect the docking station completely from the docking station as follows: 1 Click Start and then Undock Computer. 2 Make sure that a message balloon appears and the IN USE indicator turns off; n 82 ...disconnect the computer from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. If the cover is extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting the computer from the docking station. 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. ✍ It is left open, dust may get inside ...
and then lift the computer away from the docking station. To disconnect the docking station completely from the docking station as follows: 1 Click Start and then Undock Computer. 2 Make sure that a message balloon appears and the IN USE indicator turns off; n 82 ...disconnect the computer from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. If the cover is extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting the computer from the docking station. 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. ✍ It is left open, dust may get inside ...
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...directly to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, plug the display cable (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. ✍ DVI-D stands for mode selection. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of DVI connector that supports only digital video ...outlet. 2 If you want to connect a VGA monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the DVI-D port on the docking station. 3 If you want to your computer or via the optional docking station. See Selecting Performance Modes (page 101) for Digital Visual Interface -
...directly to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, plug the display cable (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. ✍ DVI-D stands for mode selection. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of DVI connector that supports only digital video ...outlet. 2 If you want to connect a VGA monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the DVI-D port on the docking station. 3 If you want to your computer or via the optional docking station. See Selecting Performance Modes (page 101) for Digital Visual Interface -
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... 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 docking station. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) into the microphone jack (7) m on the computer. n 86 N Using Peripheral...
... 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 docking station. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) into the microphone jack (7) m on the computer. n 86 N Using Peripheral...
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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 docking station. 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 87 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 docking station.
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 docking station. 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 87 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 docking station.
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... Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with the default settings. When the computer is attached to the optional docking station, you need to select which network (Ethernet) port to the network, see your network administrator. * Available only via an Ethernet network cable.... Connect one end of an optional network cable to the network (Ethernet) port on the computer or the optional docking station and the other end to your computer to 1000BASE-T*/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks via the network (Ethernet) port on -screen instructions. ...
... Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with the default settings. When the computer is attached to the optional docking station, you need to select which network (Ethernet) port to the network, see your network administrator. * Available only via an Ethernet network cable.... Connect one end of an optional network cable to the network (Ethernet) port on the computer or the optional docking station and the other end to your computer to 1000BASE-T*/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks via the network (Ethernet) port on -screen instructions. ...
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❑ PC Cards (page 204) ❑ Audio/Video (page 205) ❑ Memory Stick Media (page 206) ❑ Peripherals (page 207) ❑ Docking Station (page 208) n 165 N Troubleshooting
❑ PC Cards (page 204) ❑ Audio/Video (page 205) ❑ Memory Stick Media (page 206) ❑ Peripherals (page 207) ❑ Docking Station (page 208) n 165 N Troubleshooting
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... to SPEED mode and restart the computer. Save unsaved data, exit applications using such devices, and then try again. n 208 N Troubleshooting Docking Station Why can't I press the UNDOCK button or select Undock Computer from the Start menu? ❑ When any other user may cause malfunctions.... An attempt to disconnect it from the docking station. ❑ Make sure to return to the original log-on the docking station is disabled when your computer is in STAMINA mode. For switching users, see Help and Support Center...
... to SPEED mode and restart the computer. Save unsaved data, exit applications using such devices, and then try again. n 208 N Troubleshooting Docking Station Why can't I press the UNDOCK button or select Undock Computer from the Start menu? ❑ When any other user may cause malfunctions.... An attempt to disconnect it from the docking station. ❑ Make sure to return to the original log-on the docking station is disabled when your computer is in STAMINA mode. For switching users, see Help and Support Center...