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...Port Replicator ...76 Connecting External Speakers ...84 Connecting an External Display ...85 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 ...100 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...102 Customizing Your VAIO... Computer ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...107 Using the Power Saving Modes ...108 Managing Power with...
...Port Replicator ...76 Connecting External Speakers ...84 Connecting an External Display ...85 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 ...100 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...102 Customizing Your VAIO... Computer ...104 Setting the Password ...105 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...107 Using the Power Saving Modes ...108 Managing Power with...
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Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Air vent B Port replicator connector (page 78) C Release latch (page 31)
Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Air vent B Port replicator connector (page 78) C Release latch (page 31)
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speeds. Left n 22 N Getting Started A Network (Ethernet) port *1 (page 102) B Modem port (page 59) C i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 port (page 100) D Air vent E Monitor (VGA) port *1(page 86) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*1 *2 (page 95) G PC Card slot (page 51) H PC Card eject button (page 53) *1 Disabled when the computer is attached to the optional port replicator. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- Obstructed and unavailable when the computer is attached to the optional port replicator.
speeds. Left n 22 N Getting Started A Network (Ethernet) port *1 (page 102) B Modem port (page 59) C i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 port (page 100) D Air vent E Monitor (VGA) port *1(page 86) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*1 *2 (page 95) G PC Card slot (page 51) H PC Card eject button (page 53) *1 Disabled when the computer is attached to the optional port replicator. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- Obstructed and unavailable when the computer is attached to the optional port replicator.
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Bottom n 23 N Getting Started A Port replicator connector (page 78) B Air vents
Bottom n 23 N Getting Started A Port replicator connector (page 78) B Air vents
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... AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 111). This power saving mode saves the time of the DC In plug varies depending on the (optional) port replicator. ! Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use the computer only with the supplied AC adapter. The shape...
... AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 111). This power saving mode saves the time of the DC In plug varies depending on the (optional) port replicator. ! Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use the computer only with the supplied AC adapter. The shape...
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Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Port Replicator (page 76) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 84) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 85) ❑ 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 Port Replicator (page 76) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 84) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 85) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 91) ❑ Using the Multiple ...
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... not, you can additionally purchase an optional port replicator. A port replicator may be supplied with a port replicator. See the online Specifications to your computer, depending on the Port Replicator Port replicator for VGN-TX700 Series models A DC In port (page 26) B Network (Ethernet) port (100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 102) C Monitor (VGA) port (page 86) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 95) * Supports high-/full-/low...
... not, you can additionally purchase an optional port replicator. A port replicator may be supplied with a port replicator. See the online Specifications to your computer, depending on the Port Replicator Port replicator for VGN-TX700 Series models A DC In port (page 26) B Network (Ethernet) port (100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 102) C Monitor (VGA) port (page 86) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 95) * Supports high-/full-/low...
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... damage or hardware malfunctions. ✍ The printer port on the port replicator for VGN-FJ200 Series models is intended for VGN-FJ200 Series models A DC In port (page 26) B Network (Ethernet) port (100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 102) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 95) D DVI-D port (page 86) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 86) F Printer port (page 99) G Security slot * Supports high...
... damage or hardware malfunctions. ✍ The printer port on the port replicator for VGN-FJ200 Series models is intended for VGN-FJ200 Series models A DC In port (page 26) B Network (Ethernet) port (100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 102) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 95) D DVI-D port (page 86) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 86) F Printer port (page 99) G Security slot * Supports high...
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VGN-TX700 Series models 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). To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off the computer before attaching your computer to the port replicator ! n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator.
VGN-TX700 Series models 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). To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off the computer before attaching your computer to the port replicator ! n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the Port Replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator.
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4 Open the port replicator connector cover on the computer. n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices 5 Align the bottom connector of the computer with the connector on the port replicator and push down until it clicks into place. 6 Turn on the bottom of the computer.
4 Open the port replicator connector cover on the computer. n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices 5 Align the bottom connector of the computer with the connector on the port replicator and push down until it clicks into place. 6 Turn on the bottom of the computer.
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n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices VGN-FJ200 Series models 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 on the bottom of the computer.
n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices VGN-FJ200 Series models 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 on the bottom of the computer.
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Do not move the computer while attached to the port replicator and the computer. this may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator; Use the AC adapter supplied with the connector on the port replicator and push down until it clicks into place. 6 Turn on the computer. ! n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices 5 Align the bottom connector of the computer with the computer.
Do not move the computer while attached to the port replicator and the computer. this may detach the port replicator and cause damage to the port replicator; Use the AC adapter supplied with the connector on the port replicator and push down until it clicks into place. 6 Turn on the computer. ! n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices 5 Align the bottom connector of the computer with the computer.
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To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off the computer and the connected peripherals. 2 Lift the computer away from the port replicator. 3 Close the port replicator cover on the bottom of the computer. To disconnect your computer from the port replicator VGN-TX700 Series models 1 Turn off the computer before disconnecting it from the Port Replicator ! n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the port replicator.
To prevent loss of unsaved data, be sure to turn off the computer and the connected peripherals. 2 Lift the computer away from the port replicator. 3 Close the port replicator cover on the bottom of the computer. To disconnect your computer from the port replicator VGN-TX700 Series models 1 Turn off the computer before disconnecting it from the Port Replicator ! n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting Your Computer from the port replicator.
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n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices 3 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of the computer. ✍ It is left open, dust may get inside and damage the computer. If the cover is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after disconnecting the computer from the port replicator. To disconnect the port replicator completely from the port replicator. VGN-FJ200 Series models 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals. 2 Lift the computer away from AC power, unplug the AC adapter.
n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices 3 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of the computer. ✍ It is left open, dust may get inside and damage the computer. If the cover is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after disconnecting the computer from the port replicator. To disconnect the port replicator completely from the port replicator. VGN-FJ200 Series models 1 Turn off the computer and the connected peripherals. 2 Lift the computer away from AC power, unplug the AC adapter.
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n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can also use the VGA port on the port replicator. When the VGN-FJ200 Series model is attached to the optional port replicator, you can only use an external display to your computer. Connected external displays are used as second screens. For example, you can use the computer...
n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can also use the VGA port on the port replicator. When the VGN-FJ200 Series model is attached to the optional port replicator, you can only use an external display to your computer. Connected external displays are used as second screens. For example, you can use the computer...
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... 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 on a VGN-FJ200 model, plug the display cable (not supplied) into the DVI-D port on VGN-FJ200 Series models only. 1 If necessary, plug one end of DVI connector...
... 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 on a VGN-FJ200 model, plug the display cable (not supplied) into the DVI-D port on VGN-FJ200 Series models only. 1 If necessary, plug one end of DVI connector...
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... Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display 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. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) into the...
... Computer Display You can connect a multimedia computer display 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. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) into the...
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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 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 90 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 90 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.
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n 99 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port The optional port replicator for VGN-FJ200 Series models is equipped with your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the printer cable (2) supplied with a printer port. To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the printer power cord (1) 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 99 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer Using the Printer Port The optional port replicator for VGN-FJ200 Series models is equipped with your printer into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the printer cable (2) supplied with a printer port. To connect a printer using the printer port 1 Plug the printer power cord (1) 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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When a VGN-FJ200 Series model is attached to the optional port replicator, you can only use the Network (Ethernet) port on the computer or the (optional) port replicator and the other end to your network administrator. ✍ The computer can connect your computer to the Network (Ethernet) port on the port replicator. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect...
When a VGN-FJ200 Series model is attached to the optional port replicator, you can only use the Network (Ethernet) port on the computer or the (optional) port replicator and the other end to your network administrator. ✍ The computer can connect your computer to the Network (Ethernet) port on the port replicator. For detailed settings and devices needed to connect...