Using your notebook Sony Notebook User Guide Using Hibernate mode The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off in 43 nN this mode. To activate Hibernate mode, proceed as follows: Press + . Or, Use the PowerPanel utility. 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 disk. Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated. It takes more time to return to normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode. Connecting peripheral devices Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting or using any of these peripherals and enjoy the 44 nN software described in the About the software on your Sony Notebook user guide: . Before you connect peripherals, turn off the computer and all peripherals. Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables. Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals. Connecting a docking station You can use the PCGA- DSM5 CD- RW/ DVD docking station or the PCGA- DSD5 DVD docking station ( both optional) to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or an external display or to use diskettes. Different ports are available when the main unit is docked and not docked. Connecting peripheral devices 45 nN Sony Notebook User Guide Locating the docking station controls and connectors Right & Front 1 docking connector 3 UNDOCK switch ( page 49) 2 CD- RW/ DVD- ROM drive or DVD- ROM drive ( page 51) 4 release lever ( page 49) . All connectors are SELV ( Safety Extra Low Voltage) according to EN60950. Connecting peripheral devices Left & Bottom . All connectors are SELV ( Safety Extra Low Voltage) according to EN60950. 46 nN Sony Notebook User Guide 1 i.LINKTM network switch ( page 67) 3 ventilation slot 2 release lever ( page 49) 4 floppy disk drive ( page 54) Connecting peripheral devices Back . All connectors are SELV ( Safety Extra Low Voltage) according to EN60950. 47 nN Sony Notebook User Guide 1 DC In 5 monitor connector ( page 55) 2 Ethernet network connector ( page 69) 6 printer connector ( page 63) 3 USB connectors ( page 61) 7 serial port 4 S400 i.LINKTM connector ( page 64) Connecting peripheral devices Sony Notebook User Guide Attaching your computer to the docking station To connect your computer to the docking station, proceed as follows: 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC In connector on the docking station and the other end to an AC 48 nN outlet. The DC In LED turns on. 2 Close the cover of your computer. 3 Grab the sides of the notebook in both ends. 4 Insert the front of the notebook into the docking station tabs ( 1) . 5 Press the bottom of the notebook on the docking station until you hear two clicks. The docking station is now connected to the computer. Connecting peripheral devices Sony Notebook User Guide . You cannot connect the docking station when the notebook is in a power saving mode. Return to normal mode before docking. 49 nN Do not connect the docking station when the battery is removed. If the battery is charged, you can connect the notebook to the docking station even when the notebook is on. Make sure all cables and peripherals are removed before connecting your main unit to the docking station. The LCD display may be damaged if you press the top of the notebook too forcefully. Disconnecting your computer from the docking station To disconnect your computer from the docking station, proceed as follows: 1 If the notebook is off, simply follow steps 3 to 5. 2 If the notebook is on, click Start, then Eject PC or pull the UNDOCK switch towards you. 3 Close the cover of your notebook. 4 Grab the right and left release levers ( 1) and pull them to the outside until you hear two clicks. Connecting peripheral devices 5 Release the notebook from the docking station. 50 nN Sony Notebook User Guide 6 Click OK to the Windows 2000 has finished undocking the system. If you need to remove the system from the Docking Station, please do so now message if your notebook was on before undocking. . Do not undock the notebook when the docking station indicator is on. If you undock when the docking station indicator on the notebook is on, you may lose data or malfunction may occur. Make sure all cables and peripherals are removed before disconnecting the main unit from the docking station. Make sure the battery is connected when you undock the main unit while it is running. If you undock when battery power is low, you may lose data. If the i. LINK device is connected, stop the i. LINK device before undocking. You cannot undock when the notebook is in a power saving mode. Return to normal mode before undocking. Do not place any objects on top of the notebook when you handle the release levers. Do not wait to...
