Connecting the Port Replicator | Sony PCG-F270, PCG-F250, PCG-F280

Connecting Peripheral Devices

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Connecting the Port Replicator

Your notebook computer supports the use of an optional port replicator. Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer.

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Network (Ethernet)

Monitor (page 48)

Serial (page 54)

/ Mouse/Keyboard (page 51)

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USB (page 56)

Printer (page 47)

DC In (page 9)

✍The port replicator can be powered only with an AC power adapter. Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet while using the port replicator; this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions.

When you attach your computer to the port replicator for the first time, the installation of the network driver starts automatically.

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Sony PCG-F270, PCG-F250, PCG-F280 manual Connecting the Port Replicator, Connecting Peripheral Devices

Contents

Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Page Regulatory Information Safety InformationOwner’s Record Declaration of Conformity FCC Part Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Industry Canada Notice Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Page Contents Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Getting Help 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 Configuring 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 Using Smart Connect To use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo use infrared communication with a digital still camera Infrared port Degrees Normal Mode Using Power Saving ModesSystem Idle Mode To activate System Idle mode System Hibernation Mode System Suspend ModeTo activate System Suspend mode To activate System Hibernation 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 Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the Weight Saver 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 Getting Help Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide My computer does not start TroubleshootingGetting Help My computer locks up My LCD does not display anything My DVD-ROM drive tray does not open My software program locks up or crashesCannot play a CD-ROM Cannot play a DVD-ROM My speakers have no sound My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My modem connection is slow My modem does not workMy microphone does not work My mouse 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 Typical expansion memory configuration for model PCG-F290 To install a memory moduleTypical expansion memory configuration for model PCG-F250 Turn screw Cable Insert here To remove a memory module Limited Warranty Statement Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Garantie Restreinte Limited Warranty Statement Vaio Notebook Computer User Guide Battery Limited Warranty Page Index Computer Index Power 21 cord 9 indicator light 5 switch 6 USB Setup Wizard screen 16 Start button 15 taskbar 15