User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB3TFX/T

[. . . ] It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 2 Using AC Power The supplied battery is not charged when you receive your computer. To use your computer immediately, use the supplied AC adapter as the power source. While the computer uses AC power, it automatically charges the battery if it is inserted. See Using the Battery for more information on installing and using your battery. Connecting the AC adapter Turning on the computer Page 3 Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter 1. [. . . ] Close all programs that access the floppy disk. 2. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon appears. on the taskbar. 5. Click to select the floppy disk drive in the Hardware devices window, if it is not already selected. Unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer. 6. Page 92 Storing a floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk drive cable and connector into the side compartment on the floppy disk drive. Storing a Floppy Disk Driv e Page 93 Frequently asked questions Why doesn't the Safely Remove Hardware icon appear on the taskbar when the drive is connected? The computer does not recognize the floppy disk drive. If you need to secure the connection, wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the drive. Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector (with the USB icon port 5. facing upward) into the USB Restart the computer by clicking Start on the Windows ® taskbar, Turn Off Computer, and then Restart. Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk?See Inserting and removing floppy disks for instructions on how to insert the disk properly. If the disk is inserted properly and you are still unable to write data to it, the disk may be full or write-protected. You can either use a floppy disk that is not write-protected or disable the write-protect feature. Page 94 Using PC Cards Your computer includes one or more PC Card slots. A PC Card enables you to connect devices such as an optical drive, floppy disk drive, or Network Interface Card (NIC). A port replicator may come with your computer, depending on the model you purchased. If you wish to purchase a port replicator, shop Sony online at http://www. sonystyle. com/vaio or contact your local retailer. Port Replicator (Back Panel) 1 USB port 8 AV Out jack 2 LINE IN jacks 9 S Video Out jack 3 AV In jack 10 Network (Ethernet) port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) 4 S Video In jack 11 Mouse/Keyboard (PS/2) port 5 DC IN port 12 Monitor (VGA) port 6 Serial port 13 Parallel printer port 7 LINE OUT jacks Page 100 Connecting a Port Replicator You can connect a port replicator to the computer while the computer is on or off. Connecting a port replicator while the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may result in data loss or a computer malfunction. You can use the AC adapter or battery to power the computer while it is connected to a port replicator. However, your system consumes battery power faster if multiple devices are attached to the port replicator. See Using the Battery for more information. Moving the computer with the port replicator attached could disconnect the AC adapter or power cord, and may cause the computer to lose power or malfunction. To connect a port replicator 1. Close the tilt stands on the computer. You can charge the battery by installing it before you connect the port replicator. Slide open the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of the computer. Align the connector on the bottom of the computer with the port replicator connector, and gently push the computer down until it clicks into place. Connecting an AC Adapter to a Port Replicator 6. Make sure the port replicator is securely fastened to the computer. Connecting a Port Replicator 7. Plug the AC adapter into the DC IN port on the port replicator, and plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. Turn on the computer. 8. Page 101 Disconnecting a Port Replicator Disconnecting a port replicator when the computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) or the battery power is low may result in data loss or a computer malfunction. [. . . ] (For models with a reset button) Use a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) to press the reset button. If the message "Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup" appears at the bottom of the screen, follow these steps: 1. Press Enter. 3. Press the Down Arrow key Enter. to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press 4. Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab, and then press the Down Arrow key Default Values. [. . . ]