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Features

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Exceptional performance — 

Your notebook includes a mobile AMD 

Duron

™ 

processor and a V.90 compatible K56flex modem.

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Portability — 

Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC 

power. 

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Sony audio and video quality — 

High-quality MPEG1/MPEG2 video, 

which supports full-screen display and enables you to take advantage of 
today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment 
software.

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Multimedia features — 

Enjoy the stereo speakers or use headphones (not 

supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs. 

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Microsoft

®

 Windows

®

 operating system — 

Your system includes 

Microsoft

®

 Windows

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 Millennium Edition (Windows Me™) 

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Communications — 

Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse 

the Internet, and use fax features.

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Optical drive (DVD-ROM) — 

The DVD-ROM drive plays both DVD-

ROM and CD-ROM discs.

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For a complete description of the specifications of your CLICK TO UPDATE 
ProductName, see “Specifications” 

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Summary of Contents for PCG-961A

Page 1: ...VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG FX210 PCG FX215 ...

Page 2: ...ice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program th...

Page 3: ...ver touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible AVERT...

Page 4: ...nst harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Pour changer la pile de rechange veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce pr...

Page 5: ... of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN...

Page 6: ...e contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center For the So...

Page 7: ...ectrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication 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 Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The ...

Page 8: ... des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d eau métalliques s il y en a sont raccordés ensemble Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui même il doit avoir recours à un service d inspection des installations électriques ou à un électricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d équivalence de ...

Page 9: ... Notebook 19 Handling the LCD Screen 19 2 Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook 21 Locating Controls and Connectors 22 Connecting a Power Source 27 Starting Your Computer 33 Shutting Down Your Computer 35 3 Using Your VAIO Notebook 37 Using the Keyboard 37 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key 38 Indicators 39 Lights 40 Using the Touchpad 42 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 44 Using the Optical Drive...

Page 10: ...odes 61 Normal Mode 61 Standby Mode 61 To activate Standby mode 61 To return to normal mode 61 Hibernate Mode 61 To activate Hibernate mode 62 To return to normal mode 62 Connecting a Phone Line 63 Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN 64 Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection 65 4 Connecting Peripheral Devices 67 Connecting a Printer 68 Connecting an External Display 69 Connecting a TV Display 72 C...

Page 11: ...ng a Movie 97 PictureGear 98 Managing Your Pictures 98 Creating a Photo Album 98 Using Panorama Maker 99 Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 99 8 OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 Software Instructions 100 Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services 100 Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 101 Recording a CD 103 Transferring Songs Check in Check out 104 Additional Features 106 Notes on performing the System Restor...

Page 12: ... s 112 9 Troubleshooting 115 Troubleshooting your notebook 115 Troubleshooting the LCD screen 118 Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpad 119 Troubleshooting drives PC cards and peripheral devices 120 Troubleshooting software 122 Troubleshooting the modem 122 Troubleshooting audio 123 Troubleshooting the printer 124 Getting Help 125 10 Specifications 127 11 Index 131 ...

Page 13: ...lcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO notebook Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing ...

Page 14: ...ntertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy the stereo speakers or use headphones not supplied to listen to audio and video CDs Microsoft Windows operating system Your system includes Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Windows Me Communications Access popular online services send e mail browse the Internet and use fax features Optical drive DVD ROM The DVD ROM drive plays both DVD ROM and CD...

Page 15: ...cking and setting up your notebook supplementary updates and software information Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Getting Started manual Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating system Software CDs Microsoft Word 2000 Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the VAIO notebook you purchased Main unit Power cord AC adapter Video cable Rechargeable battery pack We...

Page 16: ... erased It can only be used to restore the hard disk of the VAIO notebook you purchased Application Recovery CD s Allows you to reinstall individual applications or device drivers if they become corrupted or erased Driver Recovery CD s Allows you to reinstall individual device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or erased files Other Packet containing special product offers ...

Page 17: ...xternal 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 Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouchin...

Page 18: ...n Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95º F 35º C or less than 40º F 5º C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place your computer on porous surfac...

Page 19: ...ent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want 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 Cleaning Your Notebook Make sure to disconnect the po...

Page 20: ... temperature the screen returns to normal 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 and does not indicate a malfunction ...

Page 21: ...21 Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook This section describes all the controls and connectors on your computer how to connect your computer to a power source and how to start and shut down your computer ...

Page 22: ... and Connectors Front 1 LCD Liquid Crystal Display screen 7 Battery 1 and 2 indicators 2 Speakers 8 Hard disk drive indicator 3 Keyboard 9 Num Lock indicator 4 Touchpad 10 Caps Lock indicator 5 Left right buttons 11 Scroll Lock indicator 6 Power indicator ...

Page 23: ...1394 S400 connector i LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a prodcut contains an IEEE 1394 connector All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other 2 Microphone connector 5 PC card slots 3 Headphone connector 6 Battery bay T ...

Page 24: ...Change to Current Document Title 24 Right 1 Power button 2 Optical drive DVD ROM drive 3 Floppy disk drive ...

Page 25: ... not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector To connect the unit to the network contact you network administrator There is a ventilation slot located between the Ethernet connector and the USB connector Do not cover t...

Page 26: ...Change to Current Document Title 26 Bottom 1 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever 2 Tilt stands ...

Page 27: ...t such as a copy machine or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not b...

Page 28: ...the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer see Using a Second Battery Pack Additional battery packs are available as a separate option The battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack To insert the battery pack 1 To open the battery bay press cover down Cover swings out but does not ...

Page 29: ...sert the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges 3 When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately 2 hours if your notebook s power is on Inserting battery pack To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour Battery p...

Page 30: ...pack in the battery bay on the left side of the computer 2 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer Battery Indicator Light Status Description On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power Battery indicator lights ...

Page 31: ... AC outlet See Using a Second Battery Pack for information on installing and charging a battery pack in the multipurpose bay Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your comput...

Page 32: ... such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun 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 f...

Page 33: ...ebook for the first time the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear Please select OK to begin initial setup If you do not execute the initial setup you cannot use VAIO original hardware functions such as Power Management tools the scroll function of the touchpad and keyboard shortcut key combined with Fn key Power button If you hold the power button in the On position for more than four seconds t...

Page 34: ...Change to Current Document Title 34 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows To decrease brightness press Fn Shift F5 To increase brightness press Fn F5 ...

Page 35: ... down your computer 1 Close or end all operations as follows Close all applications Remove the PC cards Disconnect USB devices 2 Restart the computer You can restart your computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents During a period of inactivity you can c...

Page 36: ...Change to Current Document Title 36 ...

Page 37: ... perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Escape key Function keys Print Scre...

Page 38: ...o as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key on page 38 Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to is...

Page 39: ...ght is green when the power to the computer is turned on flashes umber in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or powered off Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of the computer Battery 2 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose drive bay on the right side of the computer Hard disk Lights wh...

Page 40: ...moves across the display normally Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Function Fn ESC Standby Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the power button on your computer Fn F3 Mute Toggles the built in speaker off and on Fn F4 Speaker volume Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase v...

Page 41: ...evel of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return system to its original state use the power button to turn on power Some functions are not available until Windows launches Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Continued Combinations Feature Function LCD ...

Page 42: ...k 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 to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll ...

Page 43: ...on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Properties click the Start button point to Settings point to Control Panel and then click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel ...

Page 44: ... side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place To remove a diskette When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator light turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Do not push the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost Floppy disk drive Diskette Eject button LED indicator ...

Page 45: ...e direction of the arrow 3 Slide the drive out of the multipurpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver on page 58 To reinsert the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the computer 2 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the second battery pack on page 57 Multipurpose bay release lever Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever ...

Page 46: ...6 3 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO label facing up Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks into place Inserting the floppy disk drive Multipurpose bay Floppy disk drive ...

Page 47: ...uter 2 Press the Eject button to open the DVD ROM drive The tray slides out 3 Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs which can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Ejecting the tray Eject Button ...

Page 48: ...Change to Current Document Title 48 4 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place Inserting an optical disc Label side facing up ...

Page 49: ...ngers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your optical drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator light turns off then press the Eject button to remove the disc When the computer is in power saving modes you cannot remove a disc If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the computer and inser...

Page 50: ...rly To view the DVD video clearly set the display resolution to 1024 x 768 dots 16 bits Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD disc Change the setting to disable the screen saver and the virus checker if it is active Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access This may cause the computer to malfunction ...

Page 51: ...liability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off...

Page 52: ...ps out 2 Push the Release button a second time The PC card slot protector pops out When you use a Type III PC card you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors The PC card slots can accommodate two Type I II PC cards or one Type III PC card These slots are compatible with CardBus Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards You do not need to shut down your notebook before insert...

Page 53: ...lly detected by your system The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar PC card slot protector Inserting a PC card Do not force a PC card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins Do not carry your computer while touching the head of a PC card such as a wireless LAN card pressure or shock may damage the connector pins PC card Insert with the arrow facing toward the slot ...

Page 54: ... slot Notes on using PC cards For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate 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 the problem Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Dev...

Page 55: ... is charging by observing the battery indicator lights To insert a second battery pack 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device 2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay If the battery is being used the battery 2 indicator light turns on 3 Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight sav...

Page 56: ...pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging See also To charge the battery pack for more information Using weight saver for second battery cover Charging the second battery Battery pack Weight saver Battery indicators ...

Page 57: ...ght click the battery icon on the task tray and click the Switch discharge battery option 1 There is a Release lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the battery pack slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1 then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 2 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 3 Reinsert the weight saver S...

Page 58: ...evice is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the second battery pack on page 57 2 Fold out the hinged arm of the weight saver and then push on the hinged arm to lock it into place Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks 3 Manually lock the weight saver s Release lever Inserting the weight saver Weight saver supplied ...

Page 59: ...t saver slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1 then slide the Release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 2 After removing the weight saver pull out the weight saver s hinged arm and fold it into the weight saver Multipurpose bay release levers Arrow 1 Weight saver Release lever Arrow 2 RELEASE lever ...

Page 60: ...either computer Select the STD mode in Smart Connect 3 0 software to connect with another computer that has Windows Me preinstalled See Smart Connect online help for more information i LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nector All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Connecting with an i LINK cable If you have p...

Page 61: ...light displays green when your computer is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Standby Mode In Standby 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 Standby mode To activate Standby mode press the key combination Fn Esc or pr...

Page 62: ...rns to its previous state Time required to return to normal mode Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Power consumption Standby uses more power than Hibernate Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off When returning from Hibernate mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power b...

Page 63: ...e and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line Connecting phone cable Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a phone l...

Page 64: ...y connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet connector Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator Note that if you enable Wake on L...

Page 65: ...operties 2 Click Add to add a client adapter protocol or service 3 Click File and Print Sharing to enable these functions 4 Select a Primary Network Logon 5 Click the Identification tab to set the computer name workgroup and computer description 6 Click the Access Control tab to set the share level or user level access control ...

Page 66: ...Change to Current Document Title 66 ...

Page 67: ...necting a variety of peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting a Printer Connecting an External Display Connecting a TV Display Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone ...

Page 68: ...onnector identified by the symbol Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the computer Printer connector See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode see Troubleshooting the printer Printer Power cord Printer cable supplied with the printer To Printer ...

Page 69: ...play Locate the Monitor connector identified by the symbol on the back of the computer Plug the display cable not supplied into this connector If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Connect an external display before you turn on the computer Connecting an external computer display See the manual that came with your computer display ...

Page 70: ...speaker cable into this connector 3 Locate the Microphone connector identified by the symbol Plug the microphone cable into this connector To connect a projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on installation and use Connecting a projector See the manual that came with...

Page 71: ... Display LCD the external monitor or both devices Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode for more information To Press Result Switch to an external display Fn F7 Toggles between the LCD the external display connected to the Monitor connector or both the LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display Only external display ...

Page 72: ...sert a DVD in your DVD drive to watch a video on your TV the Fn F8 key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV Take the following steps 1 Connect the TV to the Computer 2 Restart the computer and wait until it finishes 3 Toggle between your LCD and your TV with the Fn F8 key combination Your image is now displayed on both LCD and TV Re insert your DVD to launc...

Page 73: ...ptional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series not supplied with this computer Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB connector to use it One USB connector supports one USB device The following steps describe the procedure for connecting a USB mouse to your computer Use the same procedure for connecting all USB devices Connecting USB...

Page 74: ...All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4408A a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end...

Page 75: ... camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK connector on the computer does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with the computer The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of th...

Page 76: ...er Plug the speaker cable into this connector Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes Connecting speakers to the headphone connector See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use...

Page 77: ...onnector identified by the symbol on the side of the computer Plug the microphone cable into this connector Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone Connecting microphone to microphone connector See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on installation and use m Microphone To optional Microp...

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Page 79: ... 2 Click the Display icon The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Settings tab and then click the Advanced button The ATI RAGE MOBILITY M1 AGP Properties dialog box appears 4 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the icon on the panel of your display choice For more information click the Help button If you cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display ...

Page 80: ...Change to Current Document Title 80 ATI RAGE MOBILITY M1 Screen ...

Page 81: ...ector your notebook s LCD display and the external display can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor off of one display and onto the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other This configuration of a single desktop distributed across separate displays is referred to as a virtual desktop Virtual desktop Virtual ...

Page 82: ...licking on the icon of the display You can change colors by selecting an option from the Colors list Use the slider in the screen area to change the resolution Click OK or Apply Click OK to confirm that you want to make the changes Customizing the virtual desktop You can customize Dual Display mode by changing the position of the two displays that form the virtual desktop In the Display Properties...

Page 83: ...n Selector 3 Click or and select the desired design 4 Click Apply 5 The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 6 To try another selection click or then click OK 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only ...

Page 84: ...Change to Current Document Title 84 ...

Page 85: ...m or follow any of the procedures described below Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static e...

Page 86: ...ve the battery pack s 3 After the computer has cooled loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your computer Use an appropriate screwdriver 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge any static electricity Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 192 128 64 256 128 128 Removing the memory module cover ...

Page 87: ...ove the memory module from its packaging Removing memory module Your computer comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot To upgrade your memory remove this module from the slot before installing your upgrade memory module 2 Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released 1 2 1 ...

Page 88: ...rrent Document Title 88 3 Install the memory module 4 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay Installing memory module 1 Slide the memory module into the slot 2 Press the module into place until it clicks ...

Page 89: ... learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section gives you the following An overview of the various software that come with your computer and the activities you can perform with your software Software support information Details on your Sony application and system recovery CDs ...

Page 90: ...and friends with easy to use e mail manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 is an easy to use advanced printing program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide sel...

Page 91: ...ts intranets shared files CD ROMs and online services Media Bar Sony Electronics Inc Media Bar software is your all in one solution for audio video playback Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices In addition to audio video library cataloging and playlist management Media Bar software includes digital video quality control and effects fe...

Page 92: ...kebox Sony Electronics Inc OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading audio files from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services over digital networks such as the Internet You can record audio CDs onto you hard drive in a variety of formats PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony digital stil...

Page 93: ...k media It displays any still pictures movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow not only plays a selected movie or sound file but also enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer WinDVD 2000 InterVideo Inc WinDVD is a simple to use DVD player combining all the features you ...

Page 94: ...ects still images pictures and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click File Import or DV Import 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray Main Window Importing files over 75 seconds in length may cause MovieShaker software to stop responding Clip tray Working Panel Product tray E...

Page 95: ...he Shaker tray 3 Click A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray 4 To preview switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play Shaker Tray Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray to 10 or less MovieShaker softw...

Page 96: ...Working Panel 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel 4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips scenes Working Panel To preview an Effect click on the clip in the Working panel monitor Your clip displays with the new effect on the Effect tray monito...

Page 97: ... be saved 4 Click Next 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved 6 Name the file 7 Click Save Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Save movie as DV Digital Video takes the longest and Quick Save is the fastest MovieShaker can play video files up to 65 MB in length For DV playback and smooth video playback we recommend the following resolution refresh rates 1024 x 768 75 Hz ...

Page 98: ...he Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures 2 Select the pictures you want to have in a collection 3 From Collection menu select Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click okay Creating a Photo Album 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album 2 From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 3 Choose the type of Album you want and click Okay 4 Now add more p...

Page 99: ...nt to use 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker 4 Select the correct lens and click Okay If 35mm lens is selected the prompt does not appear to select a different lens click the lens icon 5 Click the panoramic icon near the bottom of the window 6 Click Full Stitch Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 1 Select the MPEG file 2 From the Movie Sound menu select Scene break down 3 Then...

Page 100: ...converts your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files into OpenMG format WAV format audio files are converted into ATRAC3 format or changed into OpenMG MP3 format Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD allows you to download music files via the Internet To use OpenMG enabled services on the Internet you need Access to the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet Service Provide...

Page 101: ... information regarding CDDB registration click the Help button 2 After registering with CDDB the Set OpenMG Jukebox as the Application for playing Audio CD dialog box appears If you wish to set OpenMG Jukebox as the default application for playing audio CDs select the appropriate checkbox Click OK to close the dialog box The OpenMG Jukebox window appears To register with CDDB you will need Interne...

Page 102: ...iew according to function 6 Drop down list Displays the playlists audio files etc of the current screen tab 3 Player control buttons Control playback play stop pause etc 7 Tutorial tab Opens and closes the Tutorial screen 4 File Tree view Displays the folders on your computer 8 URL drop down list Displays URL address information if available Clicking the Go to URL link button connects to the Inter...

Page 103: ...nd Record to location from the drop down lists 4 To select certain tracks from your CD uncheck any unwanted tracks You may also click the empty checkbox next to Select All clears all checkboxes and then select the desired tracks When you record from an audio CD on your CD ROM drive for the first time the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears Click Start to verify your CD ROM drive After the ver...

Page 104: ...e for information on 2 step mode see Changing the check in check out settings in the OpenMG Jukebox Help menu Check out 1 Connect the external device media to your computer 2 Click the Check in Out tab to display the Check in Out screen Your computer recognizes the connected external device media and lists the information on the right side of the screen 3 Select the Playlist containing the song th...

Page 105: ...than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click the songs to be selected 4 Click In or drag and drop the song s to the Playlist view If you want to check in all of the songs in the external device media click In All Check in begins For more information regarding the use of OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 read the OpenMG Help file To access the OpenMG Help file Click the Start button on the Windows tas...

Page 106: ... Playlist of OpenMG Jukebox Manage imported songs on the Playlist By registering imported songs to the Playlist of OpenMG Jukebox additional features are made available other than playback You can create a list of songs categorized by genre or artist display the created list on a Playlist and manage these songs in a hierarchical structure by using Playlist folders You can also edit songs so that m...

Page 107: ...2 After performing the System Restore function restore your music files by using OpenMG Backup Tool This will help to ensure the reliability of playback For details on using OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool refer to the online help for OpenMG Jukebox Notes on using Portable Players If you have purchased a Portable Player such as NW MS7 or NW E3 do not install the version of OpenMG Jukebox that came with...

Page 108: ...ww adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 Web site http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http support mcafee com phone 40...

Page 109: ...ll 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Web site s http www arcsoft com http www photoisland com phone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 e mail techsupport arcsoft com hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PT Web site http www prodigy com phone 800 213 0992 hours 7 AM 3 AM ET Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4932 fee based support h...

Page 110: ...al applications and device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files Driver Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This program allows you to reinstall individual device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc This program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become co...

Page 111: ...y CD s To use the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on scree...

Page 112: ...covery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct...

Page 113: ...rs 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 4 Press the arrow keys 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 7 Check that Yes is sele...

Page 114: ...our system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the SRCD you may be prompted to insert your ARCD after resta...

Page 115: ...t it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook indicates that the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting a Power Source If you plugged the notebook into a power strip...

Page 116: ... message Save Configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes and then press Enter The notebook restarts My notebook starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive non bootable If a non bootable diskette is in the drive follow these steps 1 Turn off the notebook and then remove the diskette 2 Rest...

Page 117: ...menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data Try restarting the notebook On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Shut Down and then click Restart If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete at the same time twice If the previous step does not work press and hold the power bu...

Page 118: ...ernate feature is disabled click the Enable button 3 Click OK and restart your notebook The Power Management setting is not responding Your notebook is unstable To restore your notebook to its normal operating stability Close all open applications Push and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook Troubleshooting the LCD screen My LCD screen is blank Check that the...

Page 119: ...the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Click on the Settings tab Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpad My mouse does not work If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector My touchpad does not work properly You must restart the notebook to make the ...

Page 120: ...that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions A dirty or damaged disc may cause the notebook to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the n...

Page 121: ...o the right of the Eject button I cannot use digital video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Check that the DV device 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 your notebook and all connected devices Disc...

Page 122: ...ay with the label side facing up I hear background noise while using Windows Media Player to play my music CDs Sony suggests using the preinstalled Media Bar or OpenMG Jukebox software to play audio CDs Troubleshooting the modem My modem does not work Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line for details Check that the phone line is working You can check t...

Page 123: ...ou have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Troubleshooting audio My speakers have no sound If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 to increase the volume If your notebook is powered by batteries check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged ...

Page 124: ...s to reset the printer connection Right click My Computer icon on the desktop then select Properties Click the Device Manager tab Select Refresh then click OK The printer should function properly Verify that the parallel port is set to the proper mode 1 Restart your computer and then press the F2 key when the Sony logo screen appears The BIOS setup menu appears 2 Press the Esc key 3 Select LOAD BI...

Page 125: ...protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states 4 Sony PC Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowl...

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Page 127: ...hics ATI RAGE Mobility M1 with 3D acceleration support Sound Capabilities Windows sound system compatible 3D surround Analog devices AD1881A Diskette Drive Removable 3 5 1 44 MB Optical drive DVD ROM drive Reads data up to 24x max CD ROM reading speed Reads data up to 8x max DVD ROM reading speed Laser Diode Properties Wave Length 780nm and 650nm Laser Output 30 2 µW Modem V 90 K56flex data fax co...

Page 128: ...er PCG FX210 6 7 lbs 3 1 kg PCG FX215 7 1 lbs 3 3 kg with battery and floppy disk drive Operating Temperature 40º F to 95º F 5º C to 35º C temperature gradient less than 50º F 10º C per hour Operating Humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 95º F 35º C hygrometer reading of less than 84º F 29º C Storage Temperature 4º F to 140º F 20º C to 60º C temperature gradien...

Page 129: ... ALL is identified on your DVDs or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbps Your 56K V 90 compatible modem is capable of downloading at 53 kbps Your online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed i LINK is a Sony trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connec...

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Page 131: ...ss adjusting 34 40 buttons Eject 47 49 Start Windows 35 C cables phone 22 power cord 27 cameras digital video recorder 74 canceling commands 38 Caps Lock indicator light 40 CD ROM DVD ROM discs ejecting 49 inserting 47 CD ROMs handling 51 charge status indicator light 30 charging battery packs 29 56 choosing power source 28 coin operated telephones 63 computer 125 customizing 79 handling 19 lithiu...

Page 132: ... your computer 79 D DC In 27 digital video camera 74 diskettes troubleshooting 120 display mode 79 options 71 selecting 71 disposal of lithium ion battery 6 Driver Recovery CD 112 drives floppy disk 22 installing additional hard disk 52 DV In Out 74 DVD ROM drive closing tray 49 opening tray 47 using 47 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 121 DVD ROMs handling 51 E Eject button 47 49 ejecting batte...

Page 133: ...5 I i LINK 74 IEEE 1394 74 indicator lights 39 battery 30 39 55 Caps Lock 40 charge status 30 hard drive 39 Num Lock 40 Scroll Lock 40 input devices 5 Insert key 38 inserting battery pack 28 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 47 installation 18 installing hard drives 52 hardware 67 memory module 87 peripherals 67 interference 5 K keyboard 38 L LCD lock lever 33 selecting to display output 71 troubleshooting 118...

Page 134: ...multimedia computer display 70 multiple phone lines 63 N navigation keys 38 network connecting 52 Notebook Computer 22 Num Lock indicator light 40 O online help 125 opening DVD ROM drive tray 47 operator keys 38 output devices 5 adding 68 P party phone lines 63 PBX 63 PC card inserting 52 slots 52 troubleshooting 121 phone cable 22 connecting line 63 jack 63 laws governing 6 PictureGear 98 power 3...

Page 135: ...71 power source 28 setting up your PC support 125 Shift key 38 Shut Down Windows dialog box 35 shutting down 35 Software list 89 Sony Fax on Demand service 125 Sony Service Center 109 speakers external 76 troubleshooting 123 Specifications 127 starting computer 33 switching display 41 monitor 41 System Hibernation mode 61 System Suspend mode 61 T technical support support options 125 touchpad 42 t...

Page 136: ...le 136 virtual desktop 81 W weight saver attaching 55 connecting 58 fold out arm 58 removing 59 window design of Sony soft ware 83 Windows Explorer 38 Find window 38 help 38 key 38 key combinations 38 Start button 35 taskbar 35 117 ...

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