Sony PCG-XG19, PCG-XG18 manual Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard

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Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard

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Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard

You can connect a PS/2® -style mouse or keyboard.

Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the facing up.

➠

Mouse

or Keyboard

To connect both a mouse and keyboard at the same time, use the optional PS/2 division connector. If the wheel function of the PS/2 mouse does not operate, connect the mouse to the serial port using the PS/2 serial adapter that is supplied with your mouse.

✍See “Using the Keyboard” on page 23 for more information on using the keyboard.

See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use.

Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard, turn off the computer.

Do not connect or disconnect the PS/2 device (keyboard or mouse) when the computer is on as this may cause malfunction.

The Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 (not supplied) is a USB device. So you must connect it to the USB connector.

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Description Vaio Action Setup Guide modeSoftware that does not support the Jog Dial Control Software that supports the Jog Dial ControlLink Interface Internal TimerVaio Notebook User Guide Dialog box Using the Keyboard Using the KeyboardVaio Notebook User Guide Key Description Combination Function Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyIndicator Function IndicatorsLight Off Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations FeatureVaio Notebook User Guide Combinations Function Feature Using the Touchpad Using the TouchpadTo Use as an External Drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo remove a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo use as an internal drive To insert a disketteTo remove the floppy disk drive Using the DVD-ROM Drive Using the DVD-ROM DriveTo insert a disc To play DVDs Close the tray by pushing it gentlyTo insert the DVD drive To remove the DVD-ROM driveTo insert a PC card Using PC CardsUsing PC Cards Vaio Notebook User Guide To remove a PC card Using Smart Connect Using Smart ConnectLink cables To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesApproximately 15 degrees Infrared port To activate System Idle mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Idle ModeTo activate System Suspend mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode Using Power Saving ModesTo insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery PackTo remove the second battery pack Page Connecting Peripheral Devices Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Phone LineConnecting the Mini Docking Station Connecting the Mini Docking StationBack Vaio Notebook User Guide Left Right Before connecting the Mini Docking StationDocking/FDD connector To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer Release the left tab To connect a printer Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking StationConnecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardTo connect a floppy disk drive Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking StationConnecting AV Devices Connecting AV DevicesTo connect an MD deck or a CD player To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier To connect a TV or a video deck To connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated deviceBefore using the printer Connecting a Printer to Your ComputerTo connect a printer Connecting a Printer to Your Computer To connect a computer display Connecting an External DisplayTo select a display Connecting an External Display To connect a projectorPress Result To connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersConnecting an External Microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect an external microphone Connecting an i.LINK-compatible Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DevicePage Getting Help Sony Fax-on-Demand Troubleshooting TroubleshootingMy computer does not start Vaio Notebook User Guide My software program locks up or crashes Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anythingCan’t record on an MD using the Mini Docking Station My computer locks upPointer does not move Cannot play a CD-ROM/DVD-ROMMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My modem does not work Troubleshooting My speakers have no soundMy touchpad does not work Vaio Notebook User Guide My modem connection is slowMy microphone does not work My mouse does not workSound of my computer’s fan is too loud My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-clickMy computer does not shut down My PC card is not workingVaio Notebook User Guide Cannot print Power ManagementUsing the System Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDsUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Vaio Notebook User Guide To use the System Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsChanging the Window design of Sony Software Enter Key Replacing a KeycapTo replace a keycap Replacing a KeycapTo remove a memory module Adding MemoryAdding Memory To install a memory module Tabs To view the system memory Adding MemorySpecifications Limited Warranty Specifications ModelAccessories ServiceTemperature BatteryDimensions WeightIndex USB LCD Windows 98 Control Panel 41 Explorer 25 Find window Help 25 key Key combinations 25 Start button 15 taskbar 15