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... Connecting a Docking Station...77 Connecting External Speakers ...85 Connecting an External Display ...86 Selecting Display Modes...93 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...96 Connecting an External Microphone ...99 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...100 Connecting a Printer ...103 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...104 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...106 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...108...
... Connecting a Docking Station...77 Connecting External Speakers ...85 Connecting an External Display ...86 Selecting Display Modes...93 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...96 Connecting an External Microphone ...99 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...100 Connecting a Printer ...103 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...104 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...106 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...108...
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n5 N Mouse ...208 Speakers ...209 Touch Pad...211 Keyboard...212 Floppy Disks ...213 Audio/Video...214 Memory Stick Media ...217 Peripherals ...219 Docking Station ...220 Support Options ...221 Sony Support Information ...222 Program Support Information...225 Trademarks ...237
n5 N Mouse ...208 Speakers ...209 Touch Pad...211 Keyboard...212 Floppy Disks ...213 Audio/Video...214 Memory Stick Media ...217 Peripherals ...219 Docking Station ...220 Support Options ...221 Sony Support Information ...222 Program Support Information...225 Trademarks ...237
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Right n 18 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) C Manual eject hole (page 197) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) E HDMI port*1 *2 (page 90) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 100) G Monitor port*2 *4 (page 86) H Power button/Power indicator (page 21) *1 Available only when your computer is disabled. *3 Supports high-/full-/low- When one port has an external display connected, the other is in SPEED mode. *2 These two ports are mutually exclusive. speeds. *4 Disabled when the computer is attached to the docking station.
Right n 18 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) C Manual eject hole (page 197) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) E HDMI port*1 *2 (page 90) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 (page 100) G Monitor port*2 *4 (page 86) H Power button/Power indicator (page 21) *1 Available only when your computer is disabled. *3 Supports high-/full-/low- When one port has an external display connected, the other is in SPEED mode. *2 These two ports are mutually exclusive. speeds. *4 Disabled when the computer is attached to the docking station.
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... 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. To use your computer only with...
... 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer for your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. To use your computer only with...
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Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 77) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 85) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 86) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 93) ❑ Using the Multiple ...
Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 77) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 85) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 86) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 93) ❑ Using the Multiple ...
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A docking station is not supplied with your computer, such as an optional accessory. 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.
A docking station is not supplied with your computer, such as an optional accessory. 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.
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...! this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Locating Ports on the docking station is not possible. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station; speeds. *2 Available only when your computer. Simultaneous use of the HDMI ...port on your computer and the DVI-D port on the Docking Station n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is powered. B IN USE indicator (page 82) C UNDOCK button (page 82) D DC IN port (page ...
...! this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Locating Ports on the docking station is not possible. Do not unplug the AC adapter from the docking station and the AC outlet while using the docking station; speeds. *2 Available only when your computer. Simultaneous use of the HDMI ...port on your computer and the DVI-D port on the Docking Station n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is powered. B IN USE indicator (page 82) C UNDOCK button (page 82) D DC IN port (page ...
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Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to the docking station. this may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the ...Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). 4 Unfold the docking station cover. Do not move your computer to the docking station; To attach your computer while attached to the docking station ! Be sure to install the...
Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to the docking station. this may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the ...Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices Attaching Your Computer to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). 4 Unfold the docking station cover. Do not move your computer to the docking station; To attach your computer while attached to the docking station ! Be sure to install the...
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n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices 6 Align the rear bottom corners of the computer with the guides on the bottom of the computer. 5 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the docking station.
n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices 6 Align the rear bottom corners of the computer with the guides on the bottom of the computer. 5 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the docking station.
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...USE indicator is lit may cause unstable operations. Do not disconnect your computer. Do not disconnect your computer from the Docking Station ! Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit. Use of the computer. Once you have completed the ... data or a failure of the computer still on the docking station may result in To disconnect your computer from the docking station (page 83), be sure to close video playback software before disconnecting your computer from the docking station during video playback. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting...
...USE indicator is lit may cause unstable operations. Do not disconnect your computer. Do not disconnect your computer from the Docking Station ! Disconnecting the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit. Use of the computer. Once you have completed the ... data or a failure of the computer still on the docking station may result in To disconnect your computer from the docking station (page 83), be sure to close video playback software before disconnecting your computer from the docking station during video playback. n 82 N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting...
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... have to Normal mode first, and then initiates the disconnection process. ! Use of the computer still on the docking station may cause unstable operations. Once you do not have placed your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button (1) and wait until the IN USE indicator (2) turns off. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍...
... have to Normal mode first, and then initiates the disconnection process. ! Use of the computer still on the docking station may cause unstable operations. Once you do not have placed your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button (1) and wait until the IN USE indicator (2) turns off. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍...
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... extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the docking station. 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. ! Alternatively, you can disconnect the computer from the docking station. and then lift the computer away from the docking station. 2 Lift the computer away from the docking station as follows: 1 Click Start and...
... extremely important to close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the docking station. 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. ! Alternatively, you can disconnect the computer from the docking station. and then lift the computer away from the docking station. 2 Lift the computer away from the docking station as follows: 1 Click Start and...
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...you switch between the performance modes. ✍ Connect the power cord of the display's power cord (1) into the DVID port on the docking station are available only when your computer. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) ...either directly to your computer or via the optional docking station. If you want to connect an analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the ...
...you switch between the performance modes. ✍ Connect the power cord of the display's power cord (1) into the DVID port on the docking station are available only when your computer. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) ...either directly to your computer or via the optional docking station. If you want to connect an analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the ...
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... a non-compliant monitor connected, you need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to the HDMI port on your computer or the DVI-D port on the docking station to play or view any copyright protected contents. ✍ DVI-D stands for Digital Visual Interface - Integrated) connector supports digital video and analog video signals. It...
... a non-compliant monitor connected, you need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to the HDMI port on your computer or the DVI-D port on the docking station to play or view any copyright protected contents. ✍ DVI-D stands for Digital Visual Interface - Integrated) connector supports digital video and analog video signals. It...
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...the HDMI port. 1 Plug the power cord of your computer or via the optional docking station. The monitor port on your computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the docking station or an external display is connected to your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet.... 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the...
...the HDMI port. 1 Plug the power cord of your computer or via the optional docking station. The monitor port on your computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the docking station or an external display is connected to your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet.... 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the...
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... Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) either directly to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) ... and the audio cable into the jack and port on your computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the docking station or an external display is connected to the HDMI port. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer or via the optional...
... Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) either directly to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) ... and the audio cable into the jack and port on your computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the docking station or an external display is connected to the HDMI port. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer or via the optional...
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...) 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the docking station or an external display is connected to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time...
...) 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the docking station or an external display is connected to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time...
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... hold any S button to the HDMI port. Additionally, you can also change one of your computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the docking station or an external display is connected to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. When using the Intel Graphics Media...
... hold any S button to the HDMI port. Additionally, you can also change one of your computer is disabled when the computer is attached to the docking station or an external display is connected to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. When using the Intel Graphics Media...
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... cable. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on -screen instructions. Follow the on the computer or the optional docking station and the other end to your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer is attached to the optional...
... cable. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on -screen instructions. Follow the on the computer or the optional docking station and the other end to your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer is attached to the optional...