Connecting a USB Device, To connect a USB device | Sony PCGA-UMS1

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Connecting a USB Device

You can connect USB devices such as an external mouse, keyboard, speaker, and microphone to your notebook.

To connect a USB device

The following steps describe the procedure for connecting a USB mouse to your notebook. Use the same procedure for connecting all USB devices.

1Locate the USB device identified by the symbol.

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

Connecting USB device to USB port

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USB

USB device

USB connecting cable (optional)

You can use an optional Sony USB mouse such as the PCGA-UMS1 series (not supplied) with this notebook. Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the notebook, you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB port to use it. One USB port supports one USB device.

See the manual supplied with your USB device for more information on its installation and use.

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Using Your Vaio Notebook Welcome Connecting Peripheral Devices Customizing Your Vaio Notebook Adding Memory to Your Vaio Notebook Troubleshooting 105 Getting Help 123 Welcome Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your Vaio Notebook Using the Keyboard Keyboard Functions of the keyboard keys Key Description Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function Indicators Indicator Function Indicator lights Light Off Combinations Feature Function Combinations and functions with the Fn key Fn+ Only Toggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV display Action Description Using the TouchpadTouchpad Action Description To insert a floppy disk Using the Floppy Disk DriveInserting a floppy disk To remove the floppy disk drive To remove a floppy diskRemoving a floppy disk To reinsert the floppy disk drive Multipurpose bay release lever Inserting the floppy disk drive To insert a disc Using the Optical Disc DriveEjecting the tray To remove a disc Inserting an optical disc To play a DVD Manually removing a disc To play an audio CD When using your notebook to play DVDs on your TV To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc To insert a PC card Using PC CardsPC Card release button PC Card slot protector To remove a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Change text in this variable definition to document title To insert a second battery pack Using a Second Battery PackSecond battery in multipurpose bay To charge the battery pack To charge the second battery packUsing weight saver for second battery cover To remove the second battery pack Charging the second battery Multipurpose bay release levers To attach the weight saver Using the Weight SaverAttaching the weight saver To remove the weight saver Standby mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal mode Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode Connecting a Phone Line Connecting phone cable To set up your ethernet connection Connecting to a LANConnecting to LAN Connecting to a LAN Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting Peripheral Devices To attach your notebook to the port replicator Connecting a Port ReplicatorPort replicator Port replicator connector Attaching notebook to port replicator Connecting AC adapter to port replicator Power indicator Disengaging notebook from port replicator To remove your notebook from the port replicatorLifting notebook Connecting external mouse or keyboard to port replicator Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardTo connect an external mouse or keyboard To connect a printer Connecting a Parallel Port PrinterPrinter port Connecting a USB Printer Connecting a USB PrinterTo connect a USB printer To connect a computer display Connecting an External DisplayConnecting an external computer display To connect a multimedia computer display Connecting a projector To connect a projector To select a display Press Result Connecting a TV Connecting a TV DisplayChanging the display resolution for TV Out To connect a TV Connecting a TV Display Connecting USB device to USB port Connecting a USB DeviceTo connect a USB device Connecting an i.LINK Device Connecting digital video camera recorder to i.LINK port To connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting an i.LINK Device Connecting with i.LINK Connecting Vaio computersConnecting with an i.LINK cable Connecting speakers to the headphone jack Connecting External SpeakersBefore connecting your external speakers To connect external speakers Connecting microphone to microphone jack Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect an external microphone Expanding Your Notebook Capabilities Wireless LAN Access PointPersonal Digital Assistant Wireless LAN PC Card Customizing Your Vaio To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup ScreenSony Notebook Setup Screen Sony Notebook Setup Tabs Tab Description To view the Power Management status icons Controlling Power ManagementTo activate the Power Management Toolbar Power Management profiles To customize Power Management settings Icon Description Communications Word ProcessingSpreadsheet Automatic Profile Selection Standby Power management commandsConserving battery power Hibernate Battery icon descriptions Displaying Battery InformationTo activate the Battery Information toolbar Battery icon Battery status To display detailed battery information Battery Information Window Displaying Battery Information To select the display mode Selecting the Display ModeIntel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen To change the Window Design of Sony software Change text in this variable definition to document title Adding Memory to Your Vaio Notebook Precautions and Procedures Typical expansion memory configuration MB Memory Models Total System Memory Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB Total System Memory Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MBMB Memory Models Removing a Memory Module Removing the memory module cover Remove the memory module Removing memory module Installing a Memory Module Installing memory module Press the module into place until it clicks Viewing the Amount of Memory About the Software on Your Notebook Software Overview Microsoft Internet Explorer Digital PrintDVgate Microsoft Office XP Pro On selected models MovieShaker Microsoft Office XP Small Business On selected modelsMicrosoft Word Norton AntiVirus On selected models RealJukebox PictureGearQuicken RealPlayer SonicStage Vaio Action SetupSmart Capture Sony on Yahoo VisualFlow Vaio Support AgentWinDVD Driver Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsApplication Recovery CDs System Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsTo use the Driver Recovery CDs Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD Device Manager screen Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 100 101 To use the System Recovery CDsProperties dialog box If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD 102 103 104 Troubleshooting 105 My notebook does not start Troubleshooting Your NotebookMy notebook starts, but a Bios error is displayed 106 107 My notebook stops responding or does not shut down Power Management setting is not responding108 Sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud 109 Want to change the display resolution for TV Out Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenWant to change the video resolution of my display My LCD screen is blank Cannot switch the LCD display to TV, and vice versa 111 My touchpad does not work properly Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy mouse does not work 112 Pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse 113 My optical drive is not playing a CD or DVD properly Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral DevicesMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk 114 My PC Card is not working My optical drive tray does not open115 Cannot use the DVgate software Troubleshooting SoftwareMy software program stops responding or crashes 116 117 My modem connection is slow Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem does not work 118 My microphone does not work Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers make no sound 119 Cannot print Troubleshooting the Printer120 Troubleshooting i.LINK devices 121 122 Getting Help 123 Operating System Online Support Vaio Support Agent Support OptionsManuals and Online Help Files Sony PC Support Sony Customer Support Sony Fax-on-Demand125 Software Support Information 126 Sound Forge XP Sonic Foundry, Inc RealJukebox, RealPlayer Real Networks, IncSony Applications Sony Electronics Inc WinDVD InterVideo, Inc Sony Service Center 128 Index 129 130 LCD 131 132 133 134 135 136