User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB3HGX

[. . . ] It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 2 Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. To use your computer immediately, use the supplied AC adapter as the power source. While the computer uses AC power, it automatically charges the battery if it is inserted. See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your battery. Connecting the AC adapter Turning on the computer Page 3 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1. [. . . ] Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector (with the USB icon port 5. facing upward) into the USB Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windows ® taskbar, Turn Off Computer, and then Restart. Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk?See Inserting and removing floppy disks for instructions on how to insert the disk properly. If the disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it, the disk may be full or write-protected. You can either use a floppy disk that is not write-protected or disable the write-protect feature. Page 92 Using PC Cards Your computer includes one or more PC Card slots. A PC Card enables you to connect devices such as an optical drive, floppy disk drive, or Network Interface Card (NIC). See your VAIO® Computer Specifications for the type of PC Card that is compatible with your computer. If your computer has more than one PC Card slot, use the lower slot for Type III PC Cards. You do not need to turn off your computer to insert or remove a PC Card. Inserting PC Cards Removing PC Cards Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives Frequently asked questions Page 93 Inserting PC Cards Your computer may contain PC Card slot protectors. Some PC Cards may require you to disable idle devices when using the PC Card. You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable these devices. To open Sony Notebook Setup 1. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices?For some PC Cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Restart your computer. Why can't I insert my PC Card? Make sure you are inserting the card correctly. You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card with this computer. Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on its use. Why does an exclamation mark (!) appear on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box? The exclamation mark indicates there is a problem with the specified device. You may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. You may need to remove the driver software, and reinstall it. Page 97 Port Replicators Locating Ports and Jacks Connecting a Port Replicator Connecting a Flat-Panel Display Disconnecting a Port Replicator Page 98 Locating Ports and Jacks A port replicator is a device that attaches to your notebook and contains additional jacks and ports, such as USB and parallel ports. A port replicator may come with your computer, depending on the model you purchased. If you wish to purchase a port replicator, shop Sony online at http://www. sonystyle. com/vaio or contact your local retailer. Port Replicator (Back Panel) 1 DVI-D port 4 Parallel printer port 2 Monitor (VGA) port 5 Network (Ethernet) port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) 3 USB ports 6 DC IN port Page 99 Connecting a Port Replicator You can connect a port replicator to the computer while the computer is on or off. Connecting a port replicator while the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may result in data loss or a computer malfunction. [. . . ] (For models with a reset button) Use a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) to press the reset button. If the message "Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup" appears at the bottom of the screen, follow these steps: 1. Press Enter. 3. Press the Down Arrow key Enter. to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press 4. Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab, and then press the Down Arrow key Default Values. [. . . ]