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... Connecting a Docking Station...77 Connecting External Speakers ...86 Connecting an External Display ...87 Selecting Display Modes...91 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...92 Connecting an External Microphone ...94 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103...
... Connecting a Docking Station...77 Connecting External Speakers ...86 Connecting an External Display ...87 Selecting Display Modes...91 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...92 Connecting an External Microphone ...94 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...95 Connecting a Printer ...98 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...99 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...101 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...103...
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n5 N Mouse ...202 Speakers ...203 Touch Pad...204 Keyboard...205 Floppy Disks ...206 PC Cards ...207 Audio/Video...208 Memory Stick Media ...209 Peripherals ...210 Docking Station ...211 Support Options ...212 Sony Support Information ...212 Program Support Information...215
n5 N Mouse ...202 Speakers ...203 Touch Pad...204 Keyboard...205 Floppy Disks ...206 PC Cards ...207 Audio/Video...208 Memory Stick Media ...209 Peripherals ...210 Docking Station ...211 Support Options ...212 Sony Support Information ...212 Program Support Information...215
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Bottom n 16 N Getting Started A Docking station connector (page 78) B Air vents
Bottom n 16 N Getting Started A Docking station connector (page 78) B Air vents
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... AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer for your computer. This power saving mode saves the time of time, place the computer into the...
... AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer for your computer. This power saving mode saves the time of time, place the computer into 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 77) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 86) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 87) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 91) ❑ 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 77) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 86) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 87) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 91) ❑ Using the Multiple ...
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... (page 88) I Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 95) * Supports high-/full-/low- n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer and is available as a printer and an external display. this may cause data damage or hardware... malfunctions. The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer, such as an optional accessory. Do not unplug the...
... (page 88) I Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 95) * Supports high-/full-/low- n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer and is available as a printer and an external display. this may cause data damage or hardware... malfunctions. The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer, such as an optional accessory. Do not unplug the...
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n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching 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 ! To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off 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 attach your computer has no battery pack installed, do not attach the computer to the docking station ! When your computer to the docking station.
n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching 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 ! To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off 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 attach your computer has no battery pack installed, do not attach the computer to the docking station ! When your computer to the docking station.
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n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices 4 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer.
n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices 4 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer.
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n 80 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 80 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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6 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place. n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices 7 Turn on the computer. ! this may detach the docking station and cause damage to the docking station; Do not move your computer. Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer while attached to the docking station and the computer.
6 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place. n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices 7 Turn on the computer. ! this may detach the docking station and cause damage to the docking station; Do not move your computer. Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer while attached to the docking station and the computer.
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... of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station may result in To disconnect your computer from the docking station (page 83), make sure to turn off the docking station. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station when the IN USE indicator is lit. ... your computer before disconnection. Be sure to the docking station are in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer still on the docking station may result in use before disconnecting your computer from the docking station. Be sure that no devices connected to close ...
... of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station may result in To disconnect your computer from the docking station (page 83), make sure to turn off the docking station. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station when the IN USE indicator is lit. ... your computer before disconnection. Be sure to the docking station are in loss of unsaved data or a failure of the computer still on the docking station may result in use before disconnecting your computer from the docking station. Be sure that no devices connected to close ...
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Pressing the UNDOCK button while your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button (1) and wait until the IN USE indicator (2) turns off the docking station. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ If the IN USE indicator is in Normal mode, make sure to place your computer off . Use ...of the computer still on the docking station may cause unstable operations. Once you do not have placed your computer back in a power saving mode returns the computer to Normal mode first, ...
Pressing the UNDOCK button while your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button (1) and wait until the IN USE indicator (2) turns off the docking station. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ If the IN USE indicator is in Normal mode, make sure to place your computer off . Use ...of the computer still on the docking station may cause unstable operations. Once you do not have placed your computer back in a power saving mode returns the computer to Normal mode first, ...
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2 Lift the computer away from the docking station. n 84 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 84 N Using Peripheral Devices 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer.
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... AC power, unplug the AC adapter. If the cover is extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer 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; and then lift the computer away 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 damage the computer....
... AC power, unplug the AC adapter. If the cover is extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer 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; and then lift the computer away 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 damage the computer....
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... a computer display (monitor) either directly to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, plug the display cable (not supplied) into the DVI-D port on the docking station. ✍ DVI-D stands for mode selection. It has 29 pins. ! It has 24 pins. Integrated) supports digital video and analog video signals....the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 If you want to your computer or via the optional docking station. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of DVI connector that supports only digital video ...
... a computer display (monitor) either directly to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, plug the display cable (not supplied) into the DVI-D port on the docking station. ✍ DVI-D stands for mode selection. It has 29 pins. ! It has 24 pins. Integrated) supports digital video and analog video signals....the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 If you want to your computer or via the optional docking station. To connect a computer display 1 If necessary, plug one end of DVI connector that supports only digital video ...
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... your 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. To connect a multimedia...
... your 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. To connect a multimedia...
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n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) directly to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug an RGB signal cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug an 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). To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer or via the optional docking station.
n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) directly to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug an RGB signal cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug an 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). To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer or via the optional docking station.
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... devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. * Available only via the network (Ethernet) port on the optional docking station. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T*/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. Follow the on the ...computer or the optional docking station and the other end to use. n 101 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the...
... devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. * Available only via the network (Ethernet) port on the optional docking station. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to 1000BASE-T*/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. Follow the on the ...computer or the optional docking station and the other end to use. n 101 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to the...
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❑ PC Cards (page 207) ❑ Audio/Video (page 208) ❑ Memory Stick Media (page 209) ❑ Peripherals (page 210) ❑ Docking Station (page 211) n 168 N Troubleshooting
❑ PC Cards (page 207) ❑ Audio/Video (page 208) ❑ Memory Stick Media (page 209) ❑ Peripherals (page 210) ❑ Docking Station (page 211) n 168 N Troubleshooting
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...select Undock Computer from the Start menu? ❑ When any device inserted or connected 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. Change the performance mode to the DVI-D port? An ...attempt to the docking station is in use my TFT/DVI monitor connected to SPEED mode and restart the computer. Save unsaved data, exit applications using such devices, ...
...select Undock Computer from the Start menu? ❑ When any device inserted or connected 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. Change the performance mode to the DVI-D port? An ...attempt to the docking station is in use my TFT/DVI monitor connected to SPEED mode and restart the computer. Save unsaved data, exit applications using such devices, ...