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Sony PCG-8491 manual Connecting peripheral devices

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Connecting peripheral devices

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Sony Notebook Computer User Guide

✍Before you connect peripherals, turn off the computer and all peripherals.

Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables.

Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals.

You do not need to turn off your computer to connect USB devices and the Floppy Disk Drive.

✍* Depending on the model, could be optional.

Connecting peripheral devices

You can add functionality to your computer by connecting or using any of these peripherals and enjoy the software described in the “About the Software” user guide:

❑PC card modem* (page 60)

❑Docking station (page 62)

❑External Mouse or Keyboard (page 67)

❑Floppy Disk Drive (page 68)

❑Printer (page 70)

❑External Display (page 72)

❑To use diskettes with the Digital Mavica (page 76)

❑Digital Video Camera Recorder (page 78)

❑AV Devices (page 79)

❑External Speakers (page 83)

❑External Microphone (page 84)

❑Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 85)

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Sony PCG-8491 manual Connecting peripheral devices

Contents

PCG-X29 Sony Notebook Computer User GuideSony Notebook Computer User Guide Notice to UsersOwner’s Record Safety InformationPCG-8491 Sony Notebook Computer User GuideSony Notebook Computer User Guide Regulatory InformationDVD-ROM for models equipped with a DVD-ROM drive Sony Notebook Computer User GuideWARNINGS General CD-ROM/DVD-ROMDisposal of Lithium ion batteries DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERYSony Notebook Computer User Guide Welcome WelcomeOn-line Documentation About the User GuidesAbout the User Guides Printed DocumentationAbout the User Guides BatteryScope, etcWelcome Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerUnpacking Your Notebook Computer WelcomeWelcome Ergonomic ConsiderationsErgonomic Considerations Ergonomic Considerations Furniture and posture - Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwardsWelcome Locating the Controls and Connectors Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and ConnectorsPower indicator FrontUsing Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors1 Power button RightUsing Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectorsconnector BackUsing Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and ConnectorsComputer User Guide BottomUsing Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and ConnectorsUsing Your Notebook Computer Connecting a Power SourceConnecting a Power Source Using the AC Adapter1 Open the cover of the battery bay Using Battery PowerUsing Your Notebook Computer Connecting a Power Source1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack Using Your Notebook ComputerConnecting a Power Source Battery Indicator Light Status Using Your Notebook ComputerConnecting a Power Source Battery IndicatorSony Notebook Computer User Guide Using Your Notebook ComputerConnecting a Power Source For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter system hibernation mode when battery life is low. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as system suspend or system hibernation3 Close the cover of the battery bay Using Your Notebook ComputerConnecting a Power Source 1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Pull out the battery packUsing Your Notebook Computer Starting Your ComputerStarting Your Computer Using Your Notebook Computer Shutting Down Your ComputerShutting Down Your Computer Using Your Notebook Computer Closing the Front PanelClosing the Front Panel Using Your Notebook Computer Registering Your ComputerRegistering Your Computer Notebook Computer User Guide Using the KeyboardUsing the Keyboard Using Your Notebook ComputerKeys Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Keyboard GuideSony Notebook Computer User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the KeyboardData is read from or written to the IndicatorsUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the KeyboardFeature Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the KeyboardSony Notebook Computer User Guide Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Keyboard Combinations FeatureUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the Jog DialUsing the Jog Dial You can adjust the size of the Jog Dial window or close it. To To Use the Jog DialUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the Jog Dial1 Turn the Jog Dial to select an item, then press the Jog Dial Setup the Jog Dial settingsUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the Jog DialTo cancel the sound effect, remove the check in Spin and Push Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Jog Dial Using the Jog Dial Software that support the Jog DialSoftware that do not support the Jog Dial Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the TouchpadUsing the Touchpad Press the left button twice Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Touchpad Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Floppy Disk DriveUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To Use as an External DriveHold the diskette with the label side facing up To use as an internal driveUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the Floppy Disk DriveSony Notebook Computer User Guide Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the Floppy Disk Drive Eject button LED indicatorWhen the computer is off, skip steps 1 and To remove the Floppy Disk driveUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the Floppy Disk DriveUsing Your Notebook Computer Using the DVD-ROM DriveUsing the DVD-ROM Drive Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing the DVD-ROM Drive When you finish using a disc, wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the discUsing the DVD-ROM Drive To remove the DVD-ROM driveTo insert the DVD-ROM drive Using Your Notebook ComputerSony Notebook Computer User Guide Using PC CardsUsing PC Cards Using Your Notebook ComputerUse the lower slot for PC type III cards Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing PC Cards recognized. Reboot your Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing PC Cards power management modes1 Close any applications that are using the PC card Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing PC Cards Using Your Notebook Computer Using Smart Connect and Smart Connect MonitorUsing Smart Connect and Smart Connect Monitor System Idle Mode Using Power Saving ModesUsing Power Saving Modes Normal ModeUsing Power Saving Modes System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing Your Notebook Computer Using a Second Battery PackUsing a Second Battery Pack Multi-purpose bay Weight Saver Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing a Second Battery Pack To charge the second battery pack2 Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack Using Your Notebook ComputerUsing a Second Battery Pack Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Weight SaverUsing the Weight Saver Connecting peripheral devices Connecting peripheral devicesConnecting peripheral devices Connecting to a phone linePC card modem PC card modemPhone line jack Choosing an optional PC Card ModemConnecting peripheral devices PC card modemPC card modem Docking stationConnecting peripheral devices All connectors are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950Connecting peripheral devices Before connecting the dockingLeft stationDocking/FDD connector To connect the docking station to your computerConnecting peripheral devices Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible5 Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicks To remove the docking station from your computerConnecting peripheral devices PC card modemSony Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting peripheral devicesDo not remove the docking station when the IN USE indicator lits PC card modemConnecting peripheral devices External Mouse or KeyboardExternal Mouse or Keyboard To use the floppy disk drive stand Floppy Disk DriveFloppy Disk Drive To connect a floppy disk driveProjections Holes Connecting peripheral devicesFloppy Disk Drive To connect a printer Before using the printerPrinter Printer2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Apply, and then click OK Connecting peripheral devicesPrinter Connecting peripheral devices External DisplayExternal Display To connect a multimedia computer display Connecting peripheral devicesExternal Display External Display Connecting peripheral devicesConnecting a projector RGB signal cablePress Connecting peripheral devicesExternal Display To select a displayConnecting peripheral devices Using Memory SticksTo use diskettes with the Digital Mavica To use diskettes with the Digital MavicaConnecting peripheral devices Memory SticksMemory Sticks Connecting peripheral devices Digital Video Camera RecorderDigital Video Camera Recorder Connecting peripheral devices AV DevicesAV Devices To connect an MD deck or a CD playerSony Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting peripheral devicesSERIAL/CONTROL A1 II switch Docking Station connected to the computer AV DevicesComputer User Guide To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifierConnecting peripheral devices AV DevicesAV Devices To connect a TV or a Video DeckConnecting peripheral devices Power cordConnecting peripheral devices External SpeakersExternal Speakers Connecting peripheral devices External MicrophoneExternal Microphone Connecting peripheral devices Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceUniversal Serial Bus USB Device To connect a USB deviceAbout Sony’s Support Options Getting HelpGetting Help About Sony’s Support OptionsAbout Sony’s Support Options Other sources of informationThe online help files that accompany your pre-installed software contain instructions on using the software Getting HelpAbout the computer and software TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Table of troubleshooting methods1 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer TroubleshootingGetting Help Getting Help Troubleshooting1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu starts 2 Set the date month/day/year Getting Help TroubleshootingIf you still have problems, please call VAIO-Link My mouse doesn’t work TroubleshootingGetting Help My software program “locks up” or crashesGetting Help About Digital Video Captures and DVgateAbout the display TroubleshootingMake sure the computer is turned on About DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs and diskettesTroubleshooting Getting HelpGetting Help About soundTroubleshooting 1 Make sure the mute setting is off in your DVD playerGetting Help About the modemTroubleshooting Check the volume controls in WindowsN.B., you are strongly advised to always use the same PC Card slot TroubleshootingGetting Help 2 Open My Computer 3 Open the Control Panel 4 Open Modems TroubleshootingGetting Help Make sure the PC card is compatible with your version of Windows About peripheralsTroubleshooting Getting HelpAdding Memory Notes on UseNotes on Use Adding MemoryHandle the Memory Module gently PrecautionsNotes on Use Adding MemoryDo not place the memory module in places subject to Notes on UseAdding Memory Adding Memory To remove a memory module1 Follow the steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module Notes on UseNotes on Use To install a memory moduleAdding Memory Tabs Notes on UseAdding Memory Sony Notebook Computer User Guide1 Slide the memory module into the slot Notes on UseAdding Memory Sony Notebook Computer User GuideAdding Memory To view the amount of memoryNotes on Use keycaps when placing them Placing a KeycapPlacing a Keycap To place a keycapNotes on Use Other precautionsOther precautions On handling the display filter Other precautionsNotes on Use On Handling the display filter and the LCD Screen Other precautionsNotes on Use Your computer operates on 100V-240V AC 50/60 Hz On the Power SourceOther precautions Notes on UseOn Handling Other precautionsOn Installation Notes on UseDo not use cut or damaged connection cables Other precautionsNotes on Use Notes on Use Other precautionsKeep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Notes on Use Other precautionsYou do not need to discharge the battery 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