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Connecting a Computer Display

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n 93 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) to your computer. To connect a computer display ! The monitor port on your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to the HDMI port. 1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other end into an AC outlet. 2 If you want to connect an analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an HDMI cable (supplied with selected models only) and an HDMI to DVID adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to the HDMI port on your computer. ! Your computer is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection, which enables you to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected, high-quality contents. Note that you need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to your computer to view the copyright protected contents. If your computer has a non-compliant monitor connected, you will not be able to play or view any copyright protected contents. ✍ DVI-D stands for Digital Visual Interface - Digital. It is a type of DVI port that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). It has 24 pins. A DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface - Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. It has 29 pins.

Section	Page
Before Use	6
Documentation	7
Ergonomic Considerations	11
Getting Started	13
Locating Controls and Ports	14
About the Indicator Lights	21
Connecting a Power Source	23
Using the Battery Pack	24
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely	31
Using Your VAIO Computer	32
Using the Keyboard	33
Using the Touch Pad	34
Using Special-function Buttons	35
Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	37
Using the Optical Disc Drive	40
Using the TV Function	49
Using the ExpressCard Module	63
Using the Memory Stick	66
Using the SD Memory Card	72
Using the CF Memory Card	76
Using the Internet	80
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)	81
Using the Bluetooth Function	84
Using Peripheral Devices	89
Connecting External Speakers	90
Connecting an External Display	92
Selecting Display Modes	97
Using the Multiple Monitors Function	98
Connecting an External Microphone	100
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device	101
Connecting a Printer	104
Connecting an i.LINK Device	105
Connecting to a Network (LAN)	107
Customizing Your VAIO Computer	108
Setting the Password	109
Using Fingerprint Authentication	116
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center	124
Using the Power Saving Modes	125
Managing Power with VAIO Power Management	130
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer	132
Adding and Removing Memory	133
Precautions	139
Handling the LCD Screen	140
Using the Power Source	141
Handling Your Computer	142
Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	144
Handling Floppy Disks	145
Handling Discs	146
Using the Battery Pack	147
Using Headphones	149
Handling the Memory Stick	150
Handling the Hard Disk	151
Updating Your Computer	152
Troubleshooting	153
Computer	155
System Security	164
Battery	165
Built-in MOTION EYE Camera	167
Internet	170
Networking	172
Bluetooth Technology	175
Optical Discs	180
Display	184
Printing	188
Microphone	189
Mouse	190
Speakers	191
Touch Pad	193
Keyboard	194
Floppy Disks	195
Audio/Video	196
Memory Stick	199
Peripherals	201
Support Options	202
Sony Support Information	203
Program Support Information	207

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Using Peripheral Devices

Connecting a Computer Display

You can connect a computer display (monitor) to your computer.

To connect a computer display

The monitor port on your computer is disabled when an external display is connected to the

HDMI

port.

If necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other end into an AC outlet.

If you want to connect an analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3)

on the

computer.

If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an HDMI cable (supplied with selected models only) and an HDMI to DVI-

D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to the

HDMI

port on your computer.

Your computer is compliant with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of

copyright protection, which enables you to play and view a wide variety of copyright protected, high-quality contents. Note that you need to connect an

HDCP-compliant monitor to your computer to view the copyright protected contents. If your computer has a non-compliant monitor connected, you

will not be able to play or view any copyright protected contents.

✍

DVI-D stands for Digital Visual Interface - Digital. It is a type of DVI port that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). It has 24 pins.

A DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface - Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. It has 29 pins.