[. . . ] It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source.
Using AC Power Using Batteries Conserving Battery Power
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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 a power source. See Using Batteries for more information on installing and using batteries.
Connecting the AC adapter Turning on the computer
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Connecting the AC adapter
To connect the AC adapter 1. Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In port on your computer or docking station.
Connecting the AC Adapter to the Com puter
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Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter, and plug the other end into an AC outlet.
Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer.
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Turning on the computer
To turn on the computer 1. [. . . ] If you are not using your PC Card and you are using a battery as a power source, remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot to conserve battery power.
To remove a PC Card while your computer is on 1. 4.
Click to select the PC Card in the Hardware devices window, if it is not already selected. If you use a Type III PC Card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC Card slot protectors.
To disconnect a PC Card 1. 5.
Select the PC Card drive in the Hardware devices window, if it is not already selected. A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device. Eject the PC Card from the PC Card slot.
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Frequently asked questions
Why doesn't my PC Card work?
Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows ® operating system installed on your computer. Make sure any necessary drivers were installed properly.
Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices?For some PC Cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Restart your computer.
Why can't I insert my PC Card?
Make sure you are orienting the card correctly. Check the manual that came with your PC Card for more information on its use. The i. LINK cable connectors are not plugged securely into the ports on the computer and the camera. The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple i. LINK devices. See Using i. LINK Digital-Video Recorders for instructions on reconnecting the i. LINK device.
i. LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed only to des ignate that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. T he i. LI N K c onnec tion may vary, depending on the s oftware applic ations , operating s ys tem, and c ompatible i. LI N K devic es . A ll produc ts with an i. LI N K c onnec tion may not c ommunic ate with eac h other. Refer to the doc umentation that c ame with your c ompatible i. LI N K devic e for information on operating c onditions and proper c onnec tion. Before c onnec ting c ompatible i. LI N K P C peripherals to your s ys tem, s uc h as C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating c onditions .
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Using Computer Monitors and Projectors
You can connect an external display (such as a computer monitor or a projector) to your computer, port replicator, or docking station.
Connecting a computer monitor Connecting a multimedia computer monitor Connecting a projector Selecting a Display Mode Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector
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Connecting a computer monitor
You can display the images on your computer's LCD screen onto an external computer monitor. The external monitor displays the operations you perform on your computer.
To connect a computer monitor 1. Plug the display cable connector into the Monitor (VGA) port on the computer.
Turn on the computer monitor (if it is not already on), and then turn on the computer. Press the Fn+F7 key combination to toggle the display between your computer and the monitor. See Selecting a Display Mode for more information.
Connecting a Com puter Monitor
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Connecting a multimedia computer monitor
A multimedia computer monitor has built-in speakers and/or a microphone device. [. . . ] The video may not appear on the entire TV screen if your computer resolution is set to 1024 x 768 or greater. To change the video resolution, follow these instructions:
If you are using a TV Out jack, plug the TV Out jack into the computer before you start the computer. Right-click the desktop, and select Properties from the drop-down list. Move the screen resolution slider to the left to reduce the size and to the right to increase the size of the video resolution.
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