Sony PCG-F610, PCG-F630 manual Connecting Peripheral Devices

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Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM	26
Changing the Video Memory Size	28
Using PC Cards	29
Using Power Saving Modes	32
Normal Mode	32
Standby Mode	32
Hibernation Mode	32

Connecting Peripheral Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting a Phone Line	35
Connecting the Port Replicator	36
Connecting a Printer	40
Connecting an External Display	41
Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard	44
Connecting External Speakers	45
Connecting an External Microphone	46
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder	48
i.LINK cables	49
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device	50
About the Software on Your Notebook	52
About Your Recovery CDs	55
Software Instructions	56
Movie Shaker	56
Create a Movie using Shaker	56
For Answers to Your Software Questions	59
Sony Service Center	60

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Common Problems	61
Power Management	66
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)	68
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs	70
Using the System Recovery CD(s)	70
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)	72
Recovering Microsoft® Word 2000	72

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Contents User Guide Vaio Notebook User Guide Page Owner’s Record Safety InformationRegulatory Information Page Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States FCC PartCrtc Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaIndustry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Adding Memory Specifications Index Xiv Welcome FeaturesPage Unpacking Your Notebook Recovery CDsManuals Software CDsPage Ergonomic Considerations Vaio Notebook User Guide Front Locating Controls and ConnectorsLeft Right Locating Controls and ConnectorsBottom BackUsing the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceConnecting a Power Source To insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerTo charge the battery pack Battery Indicator Meaning To remove the battery pack Connecting a Power Source Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your ComputerRegistering Your Computer Changing the Window Design of Sony Software Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareTo change the window design of Sony software Using the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Using the Keyboard DescriptionCombination Function Indicators Combinations Feature Function Fn+ Esc or Using the KeyboardCombinations and Functions with the Fn Key Fn+ F12Action Description Point Using the TouchpadShortcut menu of context-sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button ScrollUsing the Floppy Disk Drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To remove a disketteTo insert a disc Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROMPlaying a DVD Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROMChanging the Video Memory Size Using PC Cards Using PC CardsTo insert a PC card Insert with the arrow facing forward PC card To remove the PC cardUsing PC Cards Normal Mode Using Power Saving ModesStandby Mode Hibernation ModeUsing Power Saving Modes Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Connecting a Phone LineConnecting the Port Replicator Port replicator connector Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer Lever To connect a printer Connecting a PrinterConnecting an External Display Connecting an External DisplayTo setup the external display To connect a computer displayTo connect a projector To connect a multimedia computer displayTo select a display Press Result Switch to an Fn+F7External display DisplayConnecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting External Speakers Connecting External SpeakersTo connect external speakers Using Smart Connect Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect an external microphone Connecting with an i.Link cable Using Smart ConnectTo connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderLink cables Connecting a Digital Video Camera RecorderTo connect a USB device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceConnecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device America Online About the Software on Your NotebookAbout the Software on Your Notebook EarthLink Network, IncNetscape Communications About Your Recovery CDs About Your Recovery CDsSoftware Instructions Create a Movie using ShakerMovie Shaker PCG-F630 only Importing Images and Sound ClipsEditing Clips and Scenes Software InstructionsAdding effects to a scene or a clip Saving a MoviePage For Answers to Your Software Questions Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation Sony Service CenterProdigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation Quicken 2000 Intuit IncMy computer does not start Common ProblemsWindow I just closed continues to appear on my LCD My LCD does not display anythingMy software program locks up or crashes My computer locks upMy CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive tray does not open Cannot play a CD-ROM or DVD-ROMMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Hear the noise while playing back musicMy speakers have no sound My modem does not workMy microphone does not work Troubleshooting My modem connection is slowMy mouse does not work Power Management Troubleshooting My computer does not enter the power saving mode I selectedWhy isn’t the CD-ROM drive reading a CD? Frequently Asked Questions FAQsHow do I change the video resolution of my display? Why is there no sound in any application? Why is my system running slowly?Using the System Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Recovering Microsoft Word Using the Application Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Hard Drive Partition Power Management TipsIf Your Computer Does Not Start DVgate and Digital Video Captures Switching Between Ntsc and PAL StandardsHardware Temperature Using the TouchpadApplications That Use the Twain Driver Handling Your Notebook Adding Memory To remove a memory module Typical expansion memory configurationAdding Memory To install a memory moduleSpecifications Weight Page Index Page Index LCD Index USB