Sony PCG-GR2515G Connecting two VAIO notebooks

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	Connecting two VAIO notebooks
	Connecting two VAIO notebooks
User	You can copy, edit or delete files on another VAIO computer to your computer with an optional i.LINK™
Notebook	cable. If the second computer has the Windows® XP operating system, you just need the i.LINK™ cable. If
Notebook	You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer.
	the second computer has a different operating system (for example, Windows® 2000), you need a software
	application such as Smart Connect.
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Contents

Page Read this first Notice Trademarks ENERGY STAR® Safety information Owner's record Warnings Page Regulatory information Disposing of lithium ion batteries Disposing of internal memory backup battery Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Online documentation Software Guide About the Software Using Video software Managing audio files with SonicStage Using DigitalPrint Your notebook and its accessories Ergonomic considerations Viewing angle of the computer’s display Lighting Positioning an external display Tilt stands Using your notebook Locating controls and connectors Right Left Front Back Bottom Connecting a power source Using the AC adapter Using the battery pack Charging the battery pack To charge the battery pack, proceed as follows: 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack completely, continue charging for an additional hour Page Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack, proceed as follows: Turn off the computer Open the cover of the battery bay Pull out the battery pack Using the second battery pack Page Page Starting your notebook Shutting down your notebook Using the keyboard Page Combinations and functions with the Windows® key Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key Indicators Using the touchpad Using the Jog Dial™ Starting Jog Dial Navigator Using the Jog Dial Bar Switching modes Using the Jog Dial Launcher Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings Page Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROMdrive Using the CD-RWfunction Using the DVD function Using the weight saver Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Page Using the Memory Stick™ Why Memory Stick™ Compactness Capacity Reliability Security Versatility Generic Memory Stick™ MagicGate Memory Stick™ MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick™ compatible devices it complies with copyright protection cannot be exchanged or played back SonicStage and OpenMG technology Compatible devices Write-protectinga Memory Stick™ Inserting a Memory Stick™ Removing a Memory Stick™ Using the modem Using the correct phone plug Using power saving modes Using Normal mode Using Standby mode Using Hibernate mode Page Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a port replicator Attaching your computer to the port replicator Close the tilt stands before attaching the notebook to the port replicator down until it clicks into place 6Turn on the notebook Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator Connecting an external display Connecting a computer display Connecting a multimedia computer display Connecting a TV Page Page Connecting a projector Connecting external speakers Connecting an external microphone Connecting an external mouse or keyboard Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device Connecting a USB mouse Connecting a USB floppy disk drive Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk, proceed as follows: Hold the disk (1) with the label side facing up Gently push the disk into the drive (2) until it clicks into place Removing a floppy disk Connecting a printer Connecting a printer using the USB connector Connecting a printer using the printer connector Connecting an i.LINK™ device Connecting a digital video camera recorder Connecting two VAIO notebooks Connecting to a network (LAN) Getting help Sony support options Printed documentation supplied with your notebook Online user guides Page Other sources of information Troubleshooting About the computer and software <F2 Enter System Time Exit Get Default Values Save configuration changes and exit now Turn Off <Alt <Delete Task Manager Mouse Mouse Properties About the display About CD-ROMsand floppy disks Display Volume Control Device Manager System Hardware om play My USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk The floppy disk is ❑Check that the disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive ❑Your disk may be corrupt. Try to insert another floppy disk 1Go to My Computer from the Start menu 2Right-clickthe disc drive icon 3Select Properties 4Select the Settings tab 5Change the Current Write Speed field About sound About the modem About peripherals About digital video captures and DVgate About power management About i.LINK™ devices Precautions Adding and removing memory Page Changing or adding a memory module Page Viewing the amount of memory Other precautions On handling the hard disk On handling the LCD screen On using power source On handling your notebook Page On handling floppy disks On handling CD-ROMs On using the battery pack On using headphones On handling the Memory Stick™ Glossary