User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EE29FX/BI

[. . . ] Macrovision: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. [. . . ] While the card is inserted, your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode. It is recommended to remove the card when your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing <Fn>+<F12> keys, and when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while using a battery as the source of power. Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with this computer. Using your notebook Sony Notebook User Guide nN 48 Using Memory StickTM The Memory StickTM is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. Because it is removable, it can be used for external data storage. You need an optional PC Card adapter to use this function. When the Memory StickTM erasure prevention switch is set to LOCK, data cannot be recorded or erased. You can enjoy still images that you have recorded with a Memory Stick compatible video camera recorder or a digital still camera. To avoid damaging data: - Do not remove a Memory StickTM or turn off the power while the access light is on. - Do not use Memory SticksTM in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise. - Do not touch the Memory StickTM connector with your finger or metallic objects. - Do not attach labels other than the supplied label of a Memory StickTM. - Do not use or store Memory SticksTM in a location that is subject to: - Extremely high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun - Direct sunlight To prolong the life of Memory SticksTM, use the supplied storage case. Inserting a Memory StickTM To insert a Memory StickTM, proceed as follows: 1 Once you have stored your data from your digital device, insert the Memory StickTM (1) into the optional PC Card adapter (2). Using your notebook Sony Notebook User Guide nN 49 2 3 4 5 6 Push the release button. To return to Normal mode, proceed as follows: Press any key. Using your notebook Sony Notebook User Guide nN 53 If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will switch off automatically. Standby uses more power than Hibernate. Using Hibernate mode The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off. To activate Hibernate mode, proceed as follows: Press <Fn>+<F12>. To return to Normal mode, proceed as follows: Turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to its previous state. When the computer is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode. Connecting peripheral devices Sony Notebook User Guide nN 54 Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting or using any of these peripherals. Before you connect peripherals, turn off the computer and all peripherals. Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals. Connecting an external display (page 55) Connecting external speakers (page 61) Connecting an external microphone (page 62) Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) mouse (page 63) Connecting a printer (page 64) Connecting an i. LINKTM device (page 66) Connecting to a network (LAN) (page 69) Connecting peripheral devices Sony Notebook User Guide nN 55 Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use your computer with the following devices: Computer display (monitor); Multimedia computer display; TV; Projector. Turn off your computer and the peripherals, unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display. On Windows® systems only, you can also use an external display to set up a virtual desktop. Connecting peripheral devices Sony Notebook User Guide nN 56 Connecting a computer display To connect a computer display, proceed as follows: 1 2 Plug the display cable (1) in the monitor connector (2) on the computer. If necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (3) into the display, and the other end into an AC outlet. Connecting peripheral devices Sony Notebook User Guide nN 57 Connecting a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook to a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a microphone. [. . . ] Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer. Do not place your computer in a location subject to: Precautions Sony Notebook User Guide nN 89 Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts, Direct sunlight, Excessive dust, Moisture or rain, Mechanical vibration or shock, Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded, Ambient temperature of more than 35ºC or less than 10ºC, High humidity. Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. Provide adequate air circulation to prevent that internal heat builds up. Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets, or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots. [. . . ]