User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB290X

[. . . ] 17 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using Your VAIO Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] For more information, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. !To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to change the sound output device. For detailed instructions, see How do I change the sound output device?(page 161). To connect external speakers Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. !Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Microphone n 93 N Connecting an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone (not supplied) to your computer. To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable (1) into the microphone jack (2) m. Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 94 N Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device, such as a mouse, a floppy disk drive, a speaker, or a printer, to your computer. To connect a USB device 1 2 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use. Plug the USB device cable (2) into the USB port. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 95 N Notes on connecting a USB device You may need to install the driver software supplied with your USB device before use. Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. For information on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact. Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i. LINK Device n 96 N Connecting an i. LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i. LINK port which you can use to connect an i. LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. i. LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The procedure to establish an i. LINK connection may vary, depending on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i. LINK device. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long (including spaces). Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 3 4 5 6 7 Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 101 N To add the power-on password (user password) !Make sure you set the machine password before setting the user password. 1 2 Turn on the computer. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. Press the < or , key to select Security to display the Security tab, select Set User Password, and then press the Enter key. On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long (including spaces). Press the < or , key to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. 3 4 5 6 Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Setting the Password n 102 N To change or remove the power-on password (machine password) 1 2 Turn on the computer. If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. [. . . ] Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is working at all. USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. We recommend you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. Trademarks > n 168 N Trademarks © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. [. . . ]