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Customizing Your Notebook
Computer

You can customize the settings of your notebook computer. The following
sections briefly describe how to change your computer’s default settings.
You can also refer to the Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed
information.

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen

To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen:

Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar.

Point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup.

Select the tab for the item you want to change. See “Notebook Setup
Tabs” on page 52.

After you finish, click OK.

Summary of Contents for PCG-505TR

Page 1: ...VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide PCG 505TS PCG 505TX ...

Page 2: ...rs and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers fascimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations E...

Page 3: ... which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an expe...

Page 4: ...e necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment Notebook Computer PCG 505TS PCG 505TX please contact 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 or write to the Sony Customer Information Center One Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 for repair and or warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company ma...

Page 5: ...ng lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommagées Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie ...

Page 6: ...dication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Number of all the devices does not exceed 5 AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L étiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué Cette étiquette certifi...

Page 7: ... le cas AVIS L indice d équivalence de la sonnerie IES assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface La terminaison d une interface téléphonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs à la seule condition que la somme d indices d équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n excède pas 5 ...

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Page 9: ... Starting Your Computer 12 Shutting Down Your Computer 13 Registering Windows 98 14 Registering Your Computer 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key 18 Indicators 19 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key 20 Using the Touchpad 21 Using the Plastic Pen 22 Using ScribblePad 23 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 24 Using PC Cards 26 Using Infrared Communication Devic...

Page 10: ...Universal Serial Bus USB Device 49 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 51 Notebook Setup Tabs 52 Controlling Power Management 53 Power Management Profiles 53 Power Management Commands 54 Displaying Battery Information 57 Activating BatteryScope 57 Battery Icon Descriptions 57 Displaying Detailed Battery Information 58 Starting Your Favorite Software With Pr...

Page 11: ...Contents xi Notes on Use 75 Limited Warranty Statement VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook Computer Warranty 81 GARANTIE RESTREINTE 83 Battery Limited Warranty 85 GARANTIE RESTREINTE 85 Index 87 ...

Page 12: ...VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide xii ...

Page 13: ...al Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting Help explains the support options available to you shows you how to use the Sony Customer Support service and offers basic troubleshooting tips Notes on Use provides facts and advice about using your notebook computer Limited Warranty Statement provides your product warranty statement and explains how to ex...

Page 14: ...e environments Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Computer posit...

Page 15: ...adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness settings of the display also Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectivene...

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Page 17: ...e Controls and Connectors Front LCD screen pages 20 75 Hard disk drive indicator page 19 Microphone Num Lock indicator page 19 Keyboard page 16 Caps Lock indicator page 19 Touchpad page 21 Scroll Lock indicator page 19 Left right button page 21 Information indicator page 19 Speaker page 46 Battery indicator pages 10 19 57 Modem indicator page 19 Power indicator pages 12 19 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6...

Page 18: ...n holder page 22 DC In connector page 8 Phone line jack page 34 200 i LINK IEEE1394 page 48 Port replicator connector page 35 USB connector page 49 Floppy disk drive connector page 24 Line In connector External speaker connectors page 46 Headphone connector page 47 1 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 10 ...

Page 19: ...ur 505 SuperSlim Notebook 7 Right Bottom Infrared port page 29 Programmable Power Key page 59 Power switch page 12 PC card slot page 26 Battery release lever pages 9 11 Battery lock lever pages 9 11 1 3 2 4 1 2 ...

Page 20: ...AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer 2 Pull the prong on the AC adapter upwards and plug it into an AC outlet To remove the AC adapter 1 Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and the adapter cable from the DC In connector on the computer 2 Align the adapter cable with the groove on the AC adapter and wrap the cable around the AC adapter Notebook computer DC in AC adapter supplied...

Page 21: ...he lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 2 Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer You can also purchase the high capacity PCGA BP52 battery pack as a separate...

Page 22: ...lly charged battery pack provides power for The time varies based on your system configuration See Displaying Detailed Battery Information on page 58 for details on checking the battery life The battery indicator light on the front of the computer indicates the status of the battery pack Model PCGA BP51 PCGA BP52 PCG 505TX Approx 1 5 to 2 5 hours Approx 3 0 to 6 0 hours PCG 505TS Approx 1 5 to 3 0...

Page 23: ...Panel utility See Using Power Saving Modes on page 31 The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing For some softwar...

Page 24: ...omputer until the green power indicator light turns on 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To decrease the brightness press Fn F5 and then the down or left arrow key To increase the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key If you hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds the computer turns off LCD lock lever Power switch Powe...

Page 25: ...er To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer If you are unable to restart the computer in this way you can slide the power switch forward and hold for four second...

Page 26: ...ent Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual 2 Windows 98 setup Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen 3 Selecting your computer settings If necessary change the Time Zone Date and Time on the Date Time Properties screen 4 Registering your computer For details on the benefits of registration see Reg...

Page 27: ... you sign up with GTE no credit card necessary Free access expires 100 hours or 60 days after signing up whichever occurs first If you have not already registered follow these steps to use your notebook computer s online registration service 1 Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Press the Tab key to move ...

Page 28: ...ock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen the four arrow keys which also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example...

Page 29: ...u can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it s used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows 98 key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows 98 Start menu it s the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key on page 18 Fn key The ...

Page 30: ...ing Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu...

Page 31: ... The modem is in use The modem is not in use Hard disk Data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active The character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type The ...

Page 32: ...e light intensity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Fn F7 Switch to the external display Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the Monitor connector on the port replicator and both LCD and external display Fn F12 System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and s...

Page 33: ...he pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad The scroll function is available only with applicatio...

Page 34: ...o store or remove it 3 When you are ready to close the pen compartment press the top of the compartment until it clicks into place To use the pen slot for the PCG 505TX SuperSlim Notebook For the PCG 505TX the pen is stored in a slot To insert the pen put the tip of the pen into the bottom end of the slot then press the pen into the slot To remove the pen press the pen down and pull it out The sup...

Page 35: ...ribblePad enters tablet mode In this mode the touchpad corresponds with the ScribblePad screen This means that what you write on the touchpad appears on the screen in the corresponding location For example when you write letters on the left corner of the touchpad the letters appear on the left corner of the screen 4 To write move the pen slowly on the touchpad As you write the letters you wrote on...

Page 36: ...er 2 Open the cover of the Floppy disk drive connector 3 Plug the floppy disk drive cable into the FDD connector The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place FDD connector Floppy disk drive supplied Floppy disk drive cable cover Diskette Floppy disk dri...

Page 37: ...ns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette To remove the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the computer 2 Press both sides of the floppy disk drive cable and unplug the cable from the computer 3 Fold the floppy disk drive cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk drive Eject button LED indicator ...

Page 38: ...I PC card This slot is compatible with Card Bus and ZV Zoomed Video port Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 51 for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab...

Page 39: ...the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector The release button comes out Do not force a card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on its use PC card ...

Page 40: ...on up and press it in towards the computer 4 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 5 Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the system suspend or system hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct ...

Page 41: ...n a direct line To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off By default it is not enabled when your system is shipped To enable infrared use click the Infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel and select the Enable infrared communication checkbox on the...

Page 42: ... two devices are too far apart or too close together data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other objects Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication device for more infor...

Page 43: ...s the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn Esc or ...

Page 44: ...e the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward The computer returns to its previous state Time to return to normal mode System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation Power consumption System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation When returning from System Hibernation mode the system s...

Page 45: ...board page 40 Desktop computer or serial device page 41 CD ROM drive page 43 External speakers page 46 Digital video camera recorder page 48 Universal Serial Bus USB device page 49 Turn off the computer before connecting peripherals In normal use you should turn on the peripherals before turning on the computer You can connect USB devices while the computer is on Connect the AC adapter only after ...

Page 46: ...ack clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack In order to register your Sony VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line Also you must register your computer to receive the extended warranty Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with ...

Page 47: ...ting the Port Replicator You can use the PCGA PR5 port replicator supplied to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or external display Printer page 37 Keyboard page 40 Monitor page 38 Serial page 41 Mouse page 40 1 2 3 4 5 1 4 2 5 3 ...

Page 48: ...eplicator connector cover on the left side of the computer 3 Plug the port replicator cable into the port replicator connector on the computer To remove the port replicator 1 Turn off the computer 2 Press both sides of the port replicator cable and unplug the cable from the computer Port replicator connector cover ...

Page 49: ...cator Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this connector If you do not turn off the computer before removing the port replicator you must turn off the computer before reattaching the port replicator See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup ...

Page 50: ...nitor page 38 Projector page 39 To connect a computer display Use the symbol on the port replicator to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use Computer display Power ...

Page 51: ...ne connector Plug the audio cable into this connector To select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can press Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices See Selecting the Display Mode on page 61 for more information See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation an...

Page 52: ...nectors Plug the mouse cable and keyboard cable into these connectors with the mark facing up See Using the Keyboard on page 16 for more information on using the keyboard See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the computer Before connecting a mouse to the Serial port make sure...

Page 53: ...r to another computer or to connect other peripherals such as the Sony Digital Still Camera To connect a desktop computer Use the symbol to locate the Serial connector Plug the connecting cable into this port on the port replicator and into the serial port on the desktop computer to your computer to I O Serial cable to lOlOl Serial not supplied ...

Page 54: ...a The Sony Digital Still Camera DSC F1 is pictured you may need to connect your camera differently See the manual that came with your digital camera or other serial device for more information on installation and use If you use a digital camera that has an infrared data communication system or other infrared communication device see Using Infrared Communication Devices on page 29 to your computer ...

Page 55: ...urn off your computer 2 Remove the PC card slot protector from the PC card slot See Using PC Cards on page 26 for details 3 Connect the CD ROM drive cable to the PC card supplied with the CD ROM drive 4 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the label side facing up See Using PC Cards on page 26 for details PC card CD ROM drive cable supplied with CD ROM drive ...

Page 56: ...sc in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place The pick up cover is attached to the lens of the CD ROM drive at the factory Before using the CD ROM drive remove the pick up cover Be sure to seat the CD ROM disc firmly over the CD ROM drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your CD ROM drive and you may not be a...

Page 57: ... of the stereo mini plug to the headphone jack on the CD ROM drive and the other end to the Line In jack on the left side of your computer 2 Right click the speaker icon on the taskbar and select Open Volume Control from the shortcut menu The Volume Control window opens 3 Drag the Line In slider to adjust the volume To remove the CD ROM drive Remove the PC card from the computer See Using PC Cards...

Page 58: ... the speakers into the slots on the sides of the display Turn down the volume of the speakers before you connect them To adjust the speaker volume press Fn F4 See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 20 for details Do not place diskettes on the speakers the speaker s magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes The internal speaker does not work when the external speakers are ...

Page 59: ...ernal speakers Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use Speakers Speaker cable supplied with speakers to Headphone ...

Page 60: ...fferently On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use The i LINK connector does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with your computer The VAIO 505 Supe...

Page 61: ...rPanel setting that allows the computer to enter System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode your computer may enter System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode while you are using a USB device such as a USB mouse or a USB keyboard Therefore when using a USB device select the AC Profile or change the profile setting in PowerPanel so that the computer does not enter System Suspend mode or Sys...

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Page 63: ...ings You can also refer to the Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Notebook Setup Tabs on page 52 4 After you finish click OK ...

Page 64: ... your computer Enable Ports Change the hardware resources such as I O address IRQ or DMA depending on the optional hardware or software you use Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial audio and modem settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanced tab Basic Advanced Toggle between Advanced mode additional screens with advanced settings and Basic mode of display Advanced...

Page 65: ...s or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are Icon Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into System Suspend mode after a specified period of i...

Page 66: ...ystem Suspend Puts the system into System Suspend mode a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key or the power switch on your computer System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the...

Page 67: ... run the CPU at 100 75 50 or 25 of full speed regardless of whether the system is active or inactive Using this command can help conserve battery power PC Card Controls the PC card sockets Click this button to open the PC Card PCMCIA Properties dialog box You can view the properties for the PC cards When the Profiles toolbar is already visible on the desktop double clicking the atom icon hides the...

Page 68: ...erPanel bar appears If the bar does not appear click the Start button point to VAIO and select PowerPanel 2 Right click the Profiles icon for the item you want to change then click Open The Profile Manager starts 3 Double click the item you want to change A list of settings appears with a check mark indicating the current setting 4 Click the desired setting 5 Click the File menu then click Save 6 ...

Page 69: ...and click BatteryScope The battery icon appears on the taskbar When you move the pointer over the battery icon on the taskbar a tooltip appears indicating the total capacity remaining in the battery and the estimated time until the battery fully discharges You can also view battery gauges on the shared PowerPanel and BatteryScope toolbar Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remainin...

Page 70: ...lay the BatteryScope window The screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and the charging time To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system You can customize the BatteryScope toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to the BatteryScope Help for more information ...

Page 71: ...o start your favorite software by simply pressing the programmable power key This section briefly describes how to use the programmable power key You can also refer to the PPK Setup Help for more detailed information To use the PPK Setup screen 1 Double click the PPK Setup icon on the taskbar The PPK Setup screen appears Programmable power key ...

Page 72: ... start the selected software while the LCD is closed click the Enable Disable tab and select Enable PPK even if LCD Panel is closed Be aware however that the software can now start accidentally if you press the programmable power key when you carry the computer If the computer s LCD is closed you cannot use the internal timer to start software using the default settings To start software while the...

Page 73: ...play mode between the LCD on your computer and an external display 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Settings and click Control Panel 3 Click Display 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Click the Advanced button 6 Click the NeoMagic tab 7 Click Display Options 8 Select one of the options under Display Mode ...

Page 74: ...uter Monitor LCD Displays simultaneously both the LCD and an external display connected to the Monitor connector on the port replicator You can adjust the refresh rate when you select Monitor as the display mode Some displays do not support using both the computer s LCD and an external display simultaneously To use the Monitor and Monitor LCD display modes an external display must be connected to ...

Page 75: ...c version of the User Guide contains additional information on customizing your notebook computer You can access this guide from the Windows Start menu by selecting Programs VAIO Documentation 4 Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access the online ...

Page 76: ...ct the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or your fax software 7 Calling Sony Customer Support You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the origina...

Page 77: ...e using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness control is adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not be able to boot your syste...

Page 78: ... press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 4 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 5 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 6 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 7 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The mes...

Page 79: ...lick Shut Down and then click Restart the computer If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete If the previous step does not work slide the power switch toward the front and hold it for four seconds This turns off the power If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and restart the computer by pressing Ctrl...

Page 80: ...into your CD ROM drive and the software does not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette The diskette is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not...

Page 81: ... now enabled My modem does not work Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line on page 34 for details Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook co...

Page 82: ...ice is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power to all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection then turn on the power again My computer does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down com...

Page 83: ...k computer you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you three options Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software Operating System Only restores the Windows 98 operating system the notebook computer utility...

Page 84: ...eys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears The optional PCGA CD5 CD ROM drive must be connected to the computer to use the System Recove...

Page 85: ... Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CDs The application will not run from DOS If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CDs contact Sony Customer Su...

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Page 87: ...al image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process a...

Page 88: ...ant to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer On Installation Do not place your computer in a location subject to 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 magneticall...

Page 89: ...t disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem On Moisture Condensation If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur u...

Page 90: ...ht Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of ...

Page 91: ...e computer Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine ...

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Page 93: ... the Product is registered electronically prior to the expiry of ninety 90 days from the original date of purchase After the applicable period you must pay for all labor charges 2 Parts For a period of ninety 90 calendar days from the original date of purchase from SONY or a SONY authorized reseller SONY will supply at no charge new or rebuilt at SONY s option replacement parts in exchange for def...

Page 94: ...isuse abuse negligence commercial use or modifications of this Product 2 improper operation or maintenance of this Product 3 connection to improper voltage supply or 4 attempted repair by any party other than a SONY authorized personal computer service facility This Limited Warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from the use of this Product in conjunction with accessories products or...

Page 95: ... les pièces défectueuses remplacées au titre de cette garantie restreinte deviennent la propriété de SONY Cette garantie restreinte couvre uniquement les composants physiques emballés avec le Produit Elle n inclut pas l assistance technique en rapport avec l utilisation du matériel ou du logiciel et ne couvre aucun logiciel qu il soit ou non fourni avec le Produit Les logiciels sont fournis TELS Q...

Page 96: ...AUTRE THÉORIE JURIDIQUE EN RAPPORT AVEC CE PRODUIT DE TELS DOMMAGES INCLUENT ENTRE AUTRES LE TEMPS DE L ACHETEUR LA PERTE DE PRODUCTIVITÉ DE REVENUS ET DE PROFITS ET LA PERTE DE DONNÉES OU D UTILISATION DU PRODUIT OU DE TOUT ÉQUIPEMENT CONNEXE SAUF DANS LA LIMITE OÙ LA LOI APPLICABLE L INTERDIT TOUTE GARANTIE TACITE DE VALEUR MARCHANDE OU DE CONVENANCE À UNE FIN PARTICULIÈRE DE CE PRODUIT EST REST...

Page 97: ...to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from state to state or province to province For information on obtaining warranty service please call SONY at 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 GARANTIE RESTREINTE Au titre de cette garantie restreinte SONY signifie Sony du Canada Ltée pour les produits achetés au Canada et Sony Electronics Inc pour les produits achetés aux États Unis SONY...

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Page 99: ...er status 10 rechargeable 8 removing 11 battery power 10 BatteryScope utility 57 brightness adjusting 12 20 built in speaker 5 20 volume 20 buttons Finish 14 left 5 Open 44 right 5 Start Windows 98 13 51 C camera 41 cameras digital video recorder 48 Sony Digital Still 41 canceling commands 17 Caps Lock 5 indicator light 19 CD ROM discs cleaning 78 handling 77 78 inserting 44 playing audio 45 CD RO...

Page 100: ...dphone 6 i LINK 6 infrared 7 29 keyboard 35 monitor 35 mouse 35 parallel 37 parallel port 35 phone line 6 port replicator 6 printer 35 37 Serial port 35 USB 6 correction keys 16 17 Ctrl key 17 cursor movement keys 16 customer assistance support options 63 customizing your computer 51 D DC In 6 8 digital still camera 29 connecting 41 digital video camera recorder 48 diskettes ejecting 25 handling 7...

Page 101: ...croll Lock 5 19 infrared communication devices 29 other computers 29 infrared port 7 29 infrared transmission active distance 30 troubleshooting 30 input devices iii Insert key 16 17 inserting battery pack 9 diskettes into drive 24 installing hardware 33 peripherals 33 interference iii 77 internal speaker See speakers K keyboard 5 16 18 20 connecting 40 connector 40 external connector 35 L LCD 62 ...

Page 102: ...arty phone lines 34 PBX 34 PC card inserting 26 release button 26 removing 28 slot protector 27 slots 7 26 troubleshooting 70 Type II 26 pen 6 phone connecting line 34 jack 6 34 laws governing iv plastic pen 6 22 port replicator 6 connecting 35 36 power 19 indicator light 5 programmable key 7 switch 7 12 power management settings 53 Power Management Off power setting 53 Power On Device Sequence ta...

Page 103: ... still 42 setting up Windows 98 14 setup screen About This Computer tab 52 Basic Advanced tab 52 displaying 51 Enable Ports tab 52 Power On Device Sequence tab 52 Power On Password tab 52 setup tabs 52 Shift key 17 Shut Down Windows dialog box 13 Sony Customer Support 64 Sony Fax on Demand service 64 Sony Notebook Setup screen 51 speakers built in 5 connectors 6 external 46 47 troubleshooting 68 S...

Page 104: ...rranty 15 81 Windows 98 Certificate of Authenticity 14 Control Panel 30 Explorer 18 Find window 18 Finish button 14 Help 18 key 17 key combinations 18 License Agreement 14 registering 14 setup 14 Setup Wizard screen 14 Start button 13 taskbar 13 67 ...

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