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Connecting Peripheral Devices

To connect a multimedia computer display

You can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a microphone.

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1Use the symbol to locate the Monitor connector. Plug the display cable into this connector.

2Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector. Plug the speaker cable into this connector.

3Use the symbol to locate the Microphone connector. Plug the microphone cable into this connector.

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Multimedia computer display

Display cable

Power cord

✍See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on installation and use.

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Sony PCG-F180, PCG-F150, PCG-F160, PCG-F190 manual To to To Monitor

Contents

Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Page Declaration of Conformity Safety InformationRegulatory Information Owner’s Record FCC Part Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Industry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting Peripheral Devices About the User Guide Welcome Ergonomic Considerations Welcome Page Front Locating the Controls and Connectors Left Back Using Your Notebook ComputerRight Bottom Using the AC Adapter Connecting a Power Source To insert the battery pack Using Battery Power Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning Using Your Notebook Computer To charge the battery packBattery Indicator Meaning To remove the battery pack Close the cover of the battery bay Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Registering Windows Registering Your Computer Key Description Using the Keyboard Using Your Notebook Computer Key Description Combination Function Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Light Off IndicatorsIndicator Function Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature CD-ROM Using Your Notebook Computer Combinations Function Feature Action Description Using the Touchpad To remove a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To reinsert the floppy disk drive To insert a disc Using the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Drive To play DVD-ROMs Close the tray by pushing it gently To insert a PC card Using PC Cards PC card Using Your Notebook Computer To remove a PC card To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo use infrared communication with a digital still camera Infrared port Degrees To activate System Idle mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Idle Mode To activate System Hibernation mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode To activate System Suspend mode To insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery Pack To remove the second battery pack To attach the weight saver Using the Weight Saver Using Your Notebook Computer To remove the Weight Saver Page Connecting Peripheral Devices Plug the other end into the wall jack Connecting a Phone Line Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting the Port Replicator Port replicator connector Power indicator light turns green Lever To connect a printer Connecting a Printer To connect a computer display Connecting an External Display To to To Monitor Press Result Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To connect a projectorTo select a display To connect an external mouse or keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard To connect external speakers Connecting External Speakers To connect an external microphone Connecting an External Microphone To connect a digital still camera Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device To connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a USB device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Customizing Your Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Tab Description Icon Description Controlling Power ManagementPower Management Profiles Customizing Your Notebook Computer Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Icon Description Power Management Commands To customize the power management settings Customizing Your Notebook Computer To activate PowerPanel To activate BatteryScope Displaying Battery InformationActivating BatteryScope Battery icon Battery status Battery Icon DescriptionsDisplaying Detailed Battery Information To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system Selecting the Display Mode Select the type of display Monitor Settings Using a CRT or Projector External Display Mode Resolution Number of colors Display SpecificationsLCD Display Mode Resolution Number of colors Press To activate Programmable Power KeysTo use the PPK Setup window Using the internal Timer Selecting dual display mode Using the Dual Display Function Customizing the virtual desktop Setting the colors and resolution for each displayReleasing the dual display setting Getting Help Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide My computer does not start TroubleshootingGetting Help My computer locks up My LCD does not display anything Cannot play a DVD-ROM My software program locks up or crashesMy DVD-ROM drive tray does not open Cannot play a CD-ROM My speakers have no sound My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My mouse does not work My modem does not workMy modem connection is slow My microphone does not work My computer does not shut down My touchpad does not workMy touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click Cannot print Getting Help My PC card is not workingSound of my computer’s fan is too loud To set date and time Replacing the Internal Backup BatteryTo replace the backup battery Getting Help Using the System Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Getting Help To use the System Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs On Handling the LCD Screen On the Power Source On Handling On Installation On Handling CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs On Moisture CondensationOn Handling Diskettes On Using Batteries On Maintenance Adding Memory Limited Warranty Statement Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Garantie Restreinte Limited Warranty Statement Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Battery Limited Warranty Page Index 100 Index 102 Connecting 43, 44 disconnecting 46 lever 46 network 104