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...Docking Station...75 Connecting External Speakers ...83 Connecting an External Display ...84 Selecting Display Modes...93 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...96 Connecting an External Microphone ...99 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...100 Connecting a Printer ...103 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...104 Customizing Your VAIO... Platform Module (TPM)...128 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 138 Using the VAIO Status Monitor ...139 Using the Power Saving Modes ...140 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 145 Protecting the Hard Disk ...147 Upgrading Your...
...Docking Station...75 Connecting External Speakers ...83 Connecting an External Display ...84 Selecting Display Modes...93 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...96 Connecting an External Microphone ...99 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...100 Connecting a Printer ...103 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...104 Customizing Your VAIO... Platform Module (TPM)...128 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 138 Using the VAIO Status Monitor ...139 Using the Power Saving Modes ...140 Managing Power with the VAIO Power Management 145 Protecting the Hard Disk ...147 Upgrading Your...
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n5 N Mouse ...204 Speakers ...205 Touch Pad...206 Keyboard...207 Floppy Disks ...208 Audio/Video...209 Memory Stick ...213 Peripherals ...214 Docking Station ...215 Support Options ...216 Sony Support Information ...216 Trademarks ...220
n5 N Mouse ...204 Speakers ...205 Touch Pad...206 Keyboard...207 Floppy Disks ...208 Audio/Video...209 Memory Stick ...213 Peripherals ...214 Docking Station ...215 Support Options ...216 Sony Support Information ...216 Trademarks ...220
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speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) E HDMI output port*1 (page 89) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 100) G Monitor port*3 (page 85) H Power button/Power indicator (page 19) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) E HDMI output port*1 (page 89) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 100) G Monitor port*3 (page 85) H Power button/Power indicator (page 19) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
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Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Docking station connector (page 77) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 149)
Bottom n 18 N Getting Started A Docking station connector (page 77) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 149)
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Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! If you do not intend to use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 143). To use ...
Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the optional docking station. ! If you do not intend to use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 143). To use ...
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Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not attach or disconnect your computer to or from the docking station (optional) while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc.
Do not use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not plug or unplug the AC adapter while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not attach or disconnect your computer to or from the docking station (optional) while the optical disc drive is writing data to a disc ❑ Only use circular discs. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc.
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n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to use. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on -... needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to your computer is attached to the optional docking station, you need to select which network (Ethernet) port to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Follow the on the computer or the optional...
n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to use. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on -... needed to connect to the network, ask your network administrator. ✍ Your computer can connect your computer to your computer is attached to the optional docking station, you need to select which network (Ethernet) port to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Follow the on the computer or the optional...
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Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 75) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 84) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 93) ❑ Using the Multiple ...
Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 75) ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 83) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 84) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 93) ❑ Using the Multiple ...
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n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer and is available as a printer and an external display. A docking station is not supplied with your computer, such as an optional accessory.
n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer and is available as a printer and an external display. A docking station is not supplied with your computer, such as an optional accessory.
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... be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer and the DVI-D port or the MONITOR port on the docking station is not possible. B IN USE indicator (page 80) C UNDOCK button (page 80) D DC IN port (page 77) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / ...data damage or hardware malfunctions. Simultaneous use of the HDMI output port on your computer. Locating Ports on the Docking Station n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is in SPEED mode. ! speeds. *2 Functional only when your computer is powered. Do not unplug the...
... be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with your computer and the DVI-D port or the MONITOR port on the docking station is not possible. B IN USE indicator (page 80) C UNDOCK button (page 80) D DC IN port (page 77) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / ...data damage or hardware malfunctions. Simultaneous use of the HDMI output port on your computer. Locating Ports on the Docking Station n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices A DC IN indicator Illuminates when the docking station is in SPEED mode. ! speeds. *2 Functional only when your computer is powered. Do not unplug the...
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Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to the docking station ! This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the ...other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! To attach your computer. Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the...
Use the AC adapter supplied with your computer to the docking station ! This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (2) and the ...other end into an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable connected to the Docking Station ! To attach your computer. Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer while it is attached to the...
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5 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer with the guides on the docking station. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices 6 Align the rear bottom corners of the computer.
5 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer with the guides on the docking station. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices 6 Align the rear bottom corners of the computer.
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.... When the battery pack is running out of the computer while on the docking station may result in To disconnect your computer from the docking station during video playback. Use of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station (page 81), be sure to take your computer. n 80 N Using...the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit. Be sure to the docking station are in loss of unsaved data or a failure of unsaved data. Do not disconnect your computer from the Docking Station ! Make sure that no devices connected to close video playback software before ...
.... When the battery pack is running out of the computer while on the docking station may result in To disconnect your computer from the docking station during video playback. Use of power, disconnecting your computer from the docking station (page 81), be sure to take your computer. n 80 N Using...the computer while the IN USE indicator is lit. Be sure to the docking station are in loss of unsaved data or a failure of unsaved data. Do not disconnect your computer from the Docking Station ! Make sure that no devices connected to close video playback software before ...
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Use of the computer while on the docking station may cause unstable operations. To disconnect your computer is unlit, you have to Normal mode first, and then initiates the disconnection process. ! Once you do ... mode brings the computer to press the UNDOCK button. Pressing the UNDOCK button while your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button (1) and wait until the IN USE indicator light (2) turns off the docking station. n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ If the IN USE indicator is in Normal mode, be sure to...
Use of the computer while on the docking station may cause unstable operations. To disconnect your computer is unlit, you have to Normal mode first, and then initiates the disconnection process. ! Once you do ... mode brings the computer to press the UNDOCK button. Pressing the UNDOCK button while your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button (1) and wait until the IN USE indicator light (2) turns off the docking station. n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ If the IN USE indicator is in Normal mode, be sure to...
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... on the bottom of the computer. 2 Lift the computer off the docking station. 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. ! Then lift the computer off the docking station. Alternatively, you close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the docking station. It is left open, dust may get inside and damage the...
... on the bottom of the computer. 2 Lift the computer off the docking station. 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. ! Then lift the computer off the docking station. Alternatively, you close the docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the docking station. It is left open, dust may get inside and damage the...
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... to the DVI-D port on the docking station are functional only when your computer or via the optional docking station. The HDMI output port on your computer and the DVI-D port on the docking station when your computer or a display cable to the docking station. Follow the on your computer is ... display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other end into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. The monitor port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. To connect a computer display !...
... to the DVI-D port on the docking station are functional only when your computer or via the optional docking station. The HDMI output port on your computer and the DVI-D port on the docking station when your computer or a display cable to the docking station. Follow the on your computer is ... display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other end into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. The monitor port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. To connect a computer display !...
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...end to the HDMI output port (5) on the computer, or plug the display cable(2) (not supplied) into the DVI-D port on the docking station. 4 If the external computer display is equipped with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for Digital... port on your computer has a non-compliant monitor connected, you need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to the HDMI output port on the docking station to play or view any copyright protected contents. ✍ DVI-D stands for the purpose of copyright protection, which enables you to play and ...
...end to the HDMI output port (5) on the computer, or plug the display cable(2) (not supplied) into the DVI-D port on the docking station. 4 If the external computer display is equipped with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for Digital... port on your computer has a non-compliant monitor connected, you need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to the HDMI output port on the docking station to play or view any copyright protected contents. ✍ DVI-D stands for the purpose of copyright protection, which enables you to play and ...
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... to your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone jack (7) m on your...
... to your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone jack (7) m on your...
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... is attached to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the port... and jack on the projector (6). n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) either directly to the docking station. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer or via the optional...
... is attached to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the port... and jack on the projector (6). n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) either directly to the docking station. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer or via the optional...
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... (STAMINA mode) 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your external display may not be able to the docking station. Before turning on -screen instructions to change when you switch between the performance modes.
... (STAMINA mode) 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on your external display may not be able to the docking station. Before turning on -screen instructions to change when you switch between the performance modes.