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Connecting a USB Device

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Connecting a USB Device

You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices such as an external mouse, keyboard, speaker, and microphone to your notebook.

To connect a USB device

Using the notebook

1Locate a USB port on the notebook. There are two USB ports on the notebook, one on the right side and one on the left side.

2Plug on end of the USB cable into a port and the other end into the USB device.

Connecting USB Device

USB mouse

To

USB

Using the docking station

1Locate a USB port on the optional docking station. There are two USB ports located on the back side of the docking station.

2Plug one end of the USB cable into a port and the other end into the USB device.

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Sony Notebook Computer Connecting a USB Device, To connect a USB device, Using the notebook, Using the docking station

Contents

Using the Keyboard Using Your VAIO NotebookUsing the Center Jog Dial Control Using the TouchpadConnecting an External Microphone Connecting Peripheral DevicesConnecting the Optional Docking Station Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenSelecting the Display Mode Controlling Power ManagementDisplaying Battery Information Precautions and ProceduresTroubleshooting Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsTroubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral De Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadIndex Getting HelpChange text in this variable definition to document title Welcome Change text in this variable definition to document title This section describes the following aspects of your new computer Using Your VAIO NotebookUsing the Keyboard Change text in this variable definition to document title KeyboardThe notebook keyboard keys DescriptionDescription Operator keysIndicator IndicatorsIndicator lights FunctionCombination The Windows key in combination with other keysLight FunctionCombination Combination FeatureFunctionsThe Fn key in combination with other keys FunctionFunctions FeatureCombination LCD and external displayDescriptions Using the TouchpadActions Change text in this variable definition to document title Using PC Cards To insert a PC CardTo remove a PC Card Using PC Cards 6 Gently grasp the card and pull it outSee Smart Connect online help for more information Connecting VAIO ComputersConnecting with an i.LINK cable Change text in this variable definition to document titleIf your notebook is connected to the optional docking station Set the i.LINK network switch to the unmarked side Change text in this variable definition to document titleJog Dial Utility icon or in the task tray and click Help Topics VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup Using the Center Jog Dial Control Using the center Jog Dial controlLauncher mode Using Launcher modeUsing Guide mode Guide ModeUsing the center Jog Dial control with Sony software Using the center Jog Dial control with other software Using a dialog boxTypes of Memory Stick media Using Memory Stick MediaWhat is MagicGate media? To insert a Memory Stick mediaTo view the contents of Memory Stick media To remove a Memory Stick mediaLOCK Write-protecting a Memory Stick mediaFormatting a Memory Stick media LOCKNotes on Memory Stick media Cautions on Memory Stick mediaDo not allow the media to get wet Standby mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal mode Hibernate modeTo return to Normal mode Time required to return to normal modeUsing a Phone Line Change text in this variable definition to document title Using the LANConnecting to LAN Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting the Optional Docking StationChange text in this variable definition to document title 1 Left leverFloppy disk drive Back PanelUNDOCK switch Connecting the notebook to the docking stationDC In indicator Optical driveSecuring the Notebook to the Docking Station Disconnecting the notebook from the docking stationLatching the Notebook to the Docking Station Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is off Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is offDisconnecting the docking station when the notebook is on Connecting Peripheral DevicesRemoving the Notebook from the Docking Station Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is onReleasing the Notebook from the Docking Station Using the UNDOCK switch From the Start menuChange text in this variable definition to document title UNDOCK switchUNDOCK Switch To remove a floppy disk Connecting the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Notes on handling floppy disksKeep floppy disks away from magnets Change text in this variable definition to document titleConnecting an Optical Drive To insert a discPlaying a DVD Inserting DiscWriting data to CD-R/RW media Handling and cleaning CD and DVD mediaCleaning HandlingDo not strike or shake the notebook while writing data to a disc Change text in this variable definition to document titleBeware of the following To a parallel port Connecting a PrinterTo connect a printer To USB portsChange text in this variable definition to document title Connecting a USB PrinterPower cord To USB port Printer USB printer cable not supplied Connecting an i.LINK* Device To connect a digital video camera recorderDigital video camera recorder To DV In/Out To S400 i.LINK Connecting Digital Video Camera RecorderChange text in this variable definition to document title i.LINK cable optionalConnecting an i.LINK Device Using the docking station Connecting an External DisplayUsing the notebook To connect a monitorTo connect a projector Using the notebookConnecting an External Display To Headphones Projector Audio cable Power cord RGB signal cable Using the docking stationConnecting projector Change text in this variable definition to document titleProjector Power cord To Headphones Audio cable RGB signal cable To select a displayUsing the docking station Connecting a USB DeviceUsing the notebook To connect a USB deviceConnecting a USB Device To connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersConnecting Speakers to the Headphone Jack Change text in this variable definition to document titleConnecting Microphone to Microphone Jack Connecting an External MicrophoneConnecting an External Microphone To connect an external microphoneChange text in this variable definition to document title To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenCustomizing Your VAIO Notebook Change text in this variable definition to document title Sony Notebook Setup Screen4 After you finish making your changes, click OK Sony Notebook Setup tabs DescriptionActivating the Power Management toolbar Controlling Power ManagementViewing the Power Management status icons Power Management profiles Customizing Power Management settingsAC Power Maximum Battery LifeDisable Power Management Icon DescriptionWord Processing Power Management commandsIcon Description SpreadsheetHibernate Mode Conserving battery powerStandby Mode Icon DescriptionBattery icon descriptions Displaying Battery InformationTo activate the battery information toolbar Battery IconBattery Status Displaying detailed battery informationBattery Icon Battery Information WindowCustomizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system Displaying Battery InformationSelecting the Display Mode 5 Click the Driver Configuration tab Changing the window design of Sony software To change the window designPrecautions and Procedures Adding MemoryElectrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components. Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation. If such a station is not available, do not work in a carpeted area, and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers, for example. Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Installing a Memory Module 7 Remove the memory module from its packaging Replacing the Keyboard Installing a Memory ModuleInstalling the Memory Module Change text in this variable definition to document title 4 Perform steps 8 and 9 in the “Installing a Memory Module” section Removing a Memory Module1 Perform steps 1 to 5 in the “Installing a Memory Module” section 3 Remove the memory moduleChange text in this variable definition to document title CompuServe Interactive Services Inc About the Software on Your NotebookOverview Adobe Acrobat ReaderSony Electronics Inc Drag’n Drop CDDVgate JogDial UtilityNetscape Communications Corporation PowerPanelNetscape Communicator Norton AntiVirusQuicken Prodigy InternetProdigy Communications Corporation Intuit, IncRealNetworks Inc VAIO Action SetupRealProducer G2 Smart CaptureWinDVD VisualFlowSony Electronics Inc InterVideo, IncTo defragment a partition DVgateInstalling the DVgate plug-in DVgate plug-in for Adobe PremiereChange text in this variable definition to document title Importing images and sound clips MovieShakerCreate a movie using Shaker Editing clips and scenes Saving a movie OpenMG Jukebox Electronic Music Distribution EMD servicesTo start OpenMG Jukebox File List view To record a CDMenu bar Displays OpenMG Jukebox menusTo transfer songs check-in/check-out CD tab screenCheck-out Additional OpenMG Jukebox features Check-inNotes on using Portable Players Managing your pictures PictureGearUsing Panorama Maker Creating a photo albumMaking still images and panoramic from MPEG 5 Help button Smart Capture1 Mode indicator 7 Application Switch drop-down list Using Still mode2 Mode dial 6 Capture buttonThe Still Image Options window has four tabs Change text in this variable definition to document title Capturing a picture in Still modeEffect Setting window Managing pictures in Still mode Still Viewer windowUsing Net Movie mode Capturing a movie in Net Movie mode Managing your movie in Net Movie mode Movie Player windowUsing ImageStation Uploading with Movie PlayerUploading with Still Viewer Smart Capture VisualFlow To use VisualFlowDriver Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CDs System Recovery CDsTo use the Application Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Driver Recovery CDs Using the Driver Recovery CDsUsing the System Recovery CDs To repair software applications using VAIO Support AgentTo use the System Recovery CDs If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CDRecovering Microsoft Word America Online Software Support InformationAdobe Acrobat Reader CompuServeQuickTime Prodigy InternetQuicken RealJukebox, RealPlayer, RealProducer G2Change text in this variable definition to document title Sony Service CenterWinDVD My notebook does not start TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Your Notebook 1 Press F2. The BIOS Setup menu appears My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properlyIf a non-bootable floppy disk is in the drive, proceed as follows 1 Close all open applications My notebook stops responding or does not shut downMy notebook is unstable The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loudTroubleshooting the Docking Station I cannot remove the discThe disc tray does not eject even after I press the Eject button Change text in this variable definition to document titleMy LCD screen is blank Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenI want to change the video resolution of my display My LCD screen continues to show the previous screenMy mouse does not work Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadThe pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse My touchpad does not work properlyMy optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive can not write to a floppy disk My PC Card does not work My optical drive tray does not openMake sure the notebook is turned on The application cannot find a file while a PC Card is inserted Troubleshooting the SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes My modem connection is slow Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work My microphone does not work Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers have no sound Troubleshooting the Printer I cannot print1 VAIO User Guide and VAIO Quick Start Getting HelpSupport Options 3 VAIO Support Agent5 Sony Fax-on-Demand 6 Calling Sony Customer SupportVAIO Support Agent To use the Quick Fix WizardTo use the Quick Fix Wizard, follow these steps To use Common Solutions Quick Fix Wizard Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dialog boxCommon Solutions dialog box 1st level Change text in this variable definition to document titleTo use Support Central 1 Connect to the Internet VAIO Support Agent Support Central Registration pageSupport Central Current Issues page Change text in this variable definition to document titleAbout automatic updates Support Central Support Wizard pageUpdate notification VAIO Support Agent properties Change text in this variable definition to document title Index Page Index