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Using your notebook

This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and
external devices.

Locating controls and connectors

Right

PPK buttons

(page 52)

power button

(page 27)

DVD-ROM drive

(page 36)

multi-purpose bay (for weight saver or floppy disk
drive or second battery with weight saver)

(page 39)

(page 41)

(page 23)

Summary of Contents for PCG-981M

Page 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G F X 2 0 3 P C G F X 2 0 3 K P C G F X 2 0 5 K ...

Page 2: ...sion Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engeneering or dissambly is prohibited Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license...

Page 3: ...ined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their 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 bus...

Page 4: ... To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO notebook to rain or moisture Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord o...

Page 5: ...ains voltage unplug the AC adapter AC adapter mains connector and power cord hazardous voltage to EN 60950 All other connectors for this notebook are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN 60950 Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface DVD ROM driv...

Page 6: ... This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use in following areas residential commercial and light industrial This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 metres 9 8 feet The DVD ROM drive is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 6082...

Page 7: ...urer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Keep away from children Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery For changing this battery please contact VAIO Link http www vaio link com In some areas t...

Page 8: ... advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy the speakers to listen to audio and video CDs Interconnectivity Your computer has Ethernet and i LINK functionalities i LINK is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data Windows Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Communications Access popular on...

Page 9: ...necting various peripherals Getting Help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips Precautions provides facts and advice about using your notebook Specifications provides details on your computer drivers and accessories 2 Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the Sony applications About the Software is a short description...

Page 10: ... should be in the box 1 main unit 7 weight saver 2 product recovery CD ROMs 8 video cable 3 documentation pack 9 phone plug country specific 4 AC adapter 10 phone cable 5 rechargeable battery pack 11 power cord 6 removable floppy disk drive installed at factory 12 DVD ROM drive installed at factory ...

Page 11: ...f you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have 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 Adjust the level of the chair so your f...

Page 12: ...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 effectiveness Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or sl...

Page 13: ...t using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices Locating controls and connectors Right 1 PPK buttons page 52 2 power button page 27 3 DVD ROM drive page 36 4 multi purpose bay for weight saver or floppy disk drive or second battery with weight saver page 39 page 41 page 23 ...

Page 14: ... for this notebook are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN 60950 Phone cable and connectors are TNV Telecommunications Network Voltage according to EN60950 1 TV Out connector page 63 4 i LINK connector page 72 2 microphone connector page 67 5 PC Card slots page 45 3 headphone connector for headphone or external speakers page 66 6 battery bay page 19 ...

Page 15: ...4 7 battery 1 and 2 indicators page 33 2 speakers page 34 8 hard disk drive indicator page 33 3 keyboard page 30 9 Num Lock indicator page 33 4 touchpad page 35 10 Caps Lock indicator page 33 5 left right buttons page 35 11 Scroll Lock indicator page 33 6 power indicator page 33 ...

Page 16: ...ot located near the USB connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when the computer is on 1 phone line jack page 51 5 monitor connector page 60 2 USB connector page 69 6 Ethernet connector page 75 3 serial connector page 71 7 USB connector page 69 4 printer page 71 8 DC In page 18 ...

Page 17: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 17 n N Bottom 1 port replicator connector cover page 57 2 release lever page 57 3 tilt stands page 11 ...

Page 18: ...proceed as follows 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily acces...

Page 19: ...e battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Inserting the battery pack To insert the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Insert the battery pack with the label facing down into the battery bay on the left side of the computer 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks When the computer is directly connected to ...

Page 20: ...he battery completely continue charging for an additional hour There are two battery indicator lights on the computer 1 indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the left side of the computer 2 indicates the status of the battery pack in the multi purpose bay on the right side of the computer When the battery is running out of power both the battery and power indicators blink ...

Page 21: ... discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save...

Page 22: ... as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Open the cover of the battery bay 3 Pull out the battery pack 4 Close the cover of the battery bay You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode ...

Page 23: ...rst battery pack is 85 percent full You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights Inserting the second battery pack To insert a second battery pack proceed as follows 1 If the floppy disk drive is in the multi purpose bay 1 remove the device 2 Insert the battery pack 2 into the multi purpose bay The battery 2 indicator light turns on 3 Attach the weight s...

Page 24: ...remove one of them without shutting down the computer When removing one battery pack make sure that the other battery pack indicator is on If the indicator of the battery pack your are going to remove is on right click the battery icon on the taskbar and click the switch discharge battery menu ...

Page 25: ...ttery pack To charge the second battery pack proceed as follows 1 Keep the battery pack 1 3 in the computer while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator 2 flashes while the battery is charging 2 When the battery indicator stops flashing the battery is fully charged ...

Page 26: ... the second battery pack proceed as follows 1 Slide the eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver in the direction of arrow 1 2 Slide the release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 3 Remove the weight saver 4 Pull out the battery pack 5 Reinsert the weight saver ...

Page 27: ...ess the power button 2 of the computer until the green power indicator 3 light turns on 3 If necessary press Fn F5 to adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To increase the brightness use the up or right arrow keys To decrease use the down or left arrow keys Fn F5 is only possible once you are in Windows If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will turn of...

Page 28: ...u are unable to shut down your computer Close all software in use Remove the PC Cards if inserted To do so double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Then press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer If this does not work you can press the power button for more than four s...

Page 29: ...s and refer to your Customer Service Guide for more information To register your Sony Notebook proceed as follows 1 Click the Registration icon on your desktop 2 Click Next 3 Click Internet 4 Fill in your Registration card fields 5 Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send 6 Click OK You must connect your phone line before using any online services including the online registration serv...

Page 30: ...ny Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 30 n N Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific notebook related tasks ...

Page 31: ...s equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Numeric keypad area 7 Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to 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 indicator illuminates Operator keys 8 11 12 Several keys are alw...

Page 32: ...files or Folders from the Start menu Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000 Professional Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000 Professional M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is equivalent to selecting Run fro...

Page 33: ...rn off the computer when this indicator light is on The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the characters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed characters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the c...

Page 34: ...press Fn F4 and then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 and then or Fn F5 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness 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 between the LCD external display connected to the monitor connector and both LCD and external display Fn F8 Toggles betwe...

Page 35: ...e pointer 2 on an item or object click Press the left button 3 once double click Press the left button twice right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu 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...

Page 36: ...de Using your notebook 36 n N Using the DVD ROM drive Your computer is equipped with a DVD ROM drive To insert a disc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out ...

Page 37: ...over the disc drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your disc drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the eject button to remove the disc If the disc does not come out when you press the eject button go to Windows Explorer Select the drive click the right button of your mouse a...

Page 38: ...nd resident utilities to speed up access of discs because they may cause unstable operation Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Depending on the display setup properties you selected you may use the Fn F command to expand the screen to full screen size Region codes indicators are labeled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and what type of player can play the disc Unless a 2 or ...

Page 39: ...t saver protects the multi purpose bay when it is empty To attach the weight saver proceed as follows 1 If another device is in the multi purpose bay remove the device 2 Pull out the guide 1 of the weight saver and slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow 2 until it clicks ...

Page 40: ...sing your notebook 40 n N To remove the weight saver proceed as follows 1 Slide the eject lever of the weight saver in the direction of arrow 1 2 Slide the release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 ...

Page 41: ...uter is equipped with an internal removable floppy disk drive Inserting the floppy disk drive Inserting a diskette To insert a diskette proceed as follows 1 Hold the diskette 1 with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the floppy disk drive 2 until it clicks into place ...

Page 42: ...n N Removing a diskette To remove a diskette proceed as follows 1 Wait untill the LED indicator 1 turns off 2 Press the eject button 2 to remove the diskette Do not press the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost ...

Page 43: ...g the floppy disk drive To remove the floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Slide the release lever 1 on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the drive 2 out of the multi purpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver ...

Page 44: ...the floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 If another device is in the multi purpose bay 1 remove the device 3 Insert the floppy disk drive 2 into the multi purpose bay with the metallic part up 4 Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the release lever locks into place ...

Page 45: ... Your computer includes two PC Card slots 1 2 PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Push the release button The release button pops out 2 Push the release button The PC Card slot comes out ...

Page 46: ... idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Do not force a PC...

Page 47: ...out 9 Push the PC Card release button to eject the card 10 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 11 If the PC Card release button is still out push the PC Card release button on the notebook If you unplug the PC Card from the computer when it is still turned on your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save before Before you remove the PC Card click the PC Card icon in the t...

Page 48: ...mera recorder or a digital still camera Before using Memory Sticks you should back up important data To avoid damaging data Do not remove a Memory Stick or turn off the power while the access light is on Do not use Memory Sticks in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels o...

Page 49: ...e PC Card adapter into the connector 3 on your computer label facing up and push it gently 6 The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the apprioriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer When your Memory Stick is detected the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar Hold the Memory Stick wi...

Page 50: ...Stop a Hardware device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A dialog box appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close 8 Press the PC Card release button so that it pops out 9 Push the PC Card release button to eject the card 10 Gently grasp the card and pull it out Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop...

Page 51: ...you to plug the phone line into the wall jack We recommend you to use the supplied plug because the usage of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other connected de...

Page 52: ...esktop Use a programmable power key by simply pressing it or use it in combination with 3 keys on your keyboard Shift Ctrl or Alt When your computer is off press a PPK and the system will be powered and launch the appropriate application The factory settings for the buttons are P1 opens the Club VAIO Website P2 starts your e mail application Outlook Express P3 puts your machine in Standby mode ...

Page 53: ...g modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 7 percent regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged...

Page 54: ...quires less time than Hibernate Standby uses more power than Hibernate If you do not work with your computer on AC power for 30 minutes it will enter System Standby mode As a result if you are using the DVD ROM drive the operation will be interrupted To avoid this proceed as follows 1 Right click the PowerPanel icon in the taskbar 2 Right click Edit Create Profiles 3 In the left panel select AC Po...

Page 55: ...ss Fn F12 Or Use the PowerPanel utility To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibe...

Page 56: ... the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals Connecting a port replicator page 57 Connecting an external display page 60 Connecting external speakers page 66 Connecting an external microphone page 67 Connecting an external mouse or keyboard page 68 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB mouse page 69 Connecting a printer page 70 Connect...

Page 57: ...nal display All connectors are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950 The port replicator can be powered only with the AC adapter supplied with your notebook Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions 1 serial connector page 71 5 3 USB ports page 69 2 parallel port page 71 6 mouse keyboard connector page 68 3 monitor connec...

Page 58: ...he port replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all peripherals 2 On the bottom of the computer lift the port replicator port cover 3 Attach the bottom of the computer to the port replicator connector until it clicks ...

Page 59: ...hing your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with the attached port replicator may cause a temporary loss of power You do not need to use the floppy disk supplied with your port replicator Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Tu...

Page 60: ...g the AC adapater Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your notebook For example you can use your computer with the following devices Computer display monitor Multimedia computer display TV Projector Turn off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display Connect the power cord after connecting all ...

Page 61: ...N Connecting a computer display To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 in the monitor connector 2 on the computer 2 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 3 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet ...

Page 62: ...ia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone To connect a multimedia computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 in the monitor connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug the speaker cable 3 in the headphone connector 4 on the computer 3 Plug the microphone cable 5 in the microphone connector 6 on the computer ...

Page 63: ...f the audio video cable 1 into the TV Out connector 2 yellow and the other end into the TV 2 Plug one end of the sound cable 3 into the headphone connector 4 and the other end into the TV 3 Plug the power cord of the TV 5 into an AC outlet 4 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 5 Set up the TV configuration system ...

Page 64: ...ion 1 Eject your DVD from your computer 2 Once the DVD is ejected toggle between your LCD and your TV with the combination Fn F8 Your image displays now on both LCD and TV Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software If the display resolution of your computer is more than 800 x 600 dots a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV The hidden area on your TV can be seen by moving the cursor...

Page 65: ...e audio cable 3 not supplied into the earphone connector 4 identified by the symbol 3 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors of the projector 5 4 Connect the power cord 6 of the projector into an AC outlet You may not be able to display the computers s LCD and the external display together depending on the types of computer display and projector used You can toggle the o...

Page 66: ...nnect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the earphone connector 2 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the external speaker 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place diskettes on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes ...

Page 67: ...n internal microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows 1 Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 68: ...interface PS 2 keyboard and mouse is not supported Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or the keyboard turn off the computer The mouse keyboard connector requires a PS 2 style plug or adapter To connect an external mouse or keyboard proceed as follows 1 Locate the mouse keyboard connector 1 identified by the symbol 2 Plug the mouse cable 2 or the keyboard cable 3 into this connector with th...

Page 69: ...3 USB connectors at the back of the port replicator 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can use your USB mouse 3 You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting a USB peripheral The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on your notebook therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector and you can start working You may need to...

Page 70: ... Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug an optional USB printer cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the symbol on your computer and printer 2 Plug the printer 3 power cord into an AC outlet Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Sony Notebook Setup software Turn off your computer and the printe...

Page 71: ...ct a printer using the printer connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer cable 1 supplied with the printer into the printer connector 2 identified by the symbol 2 Plug the printer power cord 3 into an AC outlet Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Sony Notebook Setup software ...

Page 72: ...es generally powered by i LINK connectors The i LINK connector supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook i...

Page 73: ...camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory StickTM slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory St...

Page 74: ...O computer If you have Windows Millennium Edition installed on your machine You can connect your notebook to another VAIO notebook using an i LINK cable 1 not supplied With Smart Connect on your notebook you can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO notebook that has also Windows Millennium Edition installed or that has Smart Connect 3 0 You can also print a document on a printer connected to ...

Page 75: ...o the network consult your Network Administrator The default settings make your computer able to connect to the network To able or disable the connection to the network check Ethernet in Sony Notebook Setup For more information about connecting your notebook to the network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the Vaio Link website How to troubleshoot network problems Do not plug ...

Page 76: ...rted gives you a list of the items you find in the box and a summary of the bundled applications Online user guides on your Documentation CD ROM The Hardware guide explains how to use your computer connect peripheral devices It contains a list of specifications of your computer and accessories The Software guide lists the pre installed software titles and explains how to use the utility programs a...

Page 77: ...contacting VAIO Link About the computer and software My computer does not start Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer 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 th...

Page 78: ... on the computer and press F2 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 Enter The message Load default configuration now appears 6 Make sure that Yes is selected and then press Enter 7 Press the arrow keys to select Exit save changes and then press Enter The Save co...

Page 79: ...ery pack from your computer My computer locks up Windows 2000 Professional If you suspect one application is locking your system you can try to stop it To do this press Ctrl Alt Delete once click Task Manager select the application or the process that is locking your system and then click End Task Windows Millennium Edition If you suspect one application is locking your system you can try to stop ...

Page 80: ... connector of your port replicator If you are using a USB mouse check that the appropriate driver and software are properly installed Check that the USB mouse is plugged into the USB connector About the display My LCD does not display anything Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on Chec...

Page 81: ...disc About CD ROMs and diskettes My DVD ROM drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on Press the eject button on the DVD ROM drive If the eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object into the hole to the right of the eject button I cannot play a CD ROM Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the ...

Page 82: ...s 2000 Professional In the Device Manager check that the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel Double click the System icon On the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button Windows Millennium Edition In the Device Manager check that the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click ...

Page 83: ...uire specific files that are located on the application 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 The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed Check that the notebook is turned on The application software when burning a CD may prohibit it The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked in...

Page 84: ... If you use external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If batteries power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable or a set of headphones to the headphone connector disconnect the cable The sound of my notebook s ...

Page 85: ...Modems tab and that the location information is correct on the Dialing Rules tab Windows Millennium Edition In the Modems Properties dialog box Control Panel Modems check that your modem is listed in the General tab and that the location information is correct on the Dialing Properties tab Windows Millennium Edition If you do not see the Modems icon proceed as follows 1 In Control Panel click Tool...

Page 86: ...s If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line About peripherals I cannot use 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...

Page 87: ...recording images to a digital video device using DVgate my system displays the message Recording to DV device failed Check the power and cable connections to the DV device and try the operation again Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this error About power management The power management ...

Page 88: ... Link if you need assistance Adding memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Be careful when adding memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunction For memory upgrades use only PC100 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMM gold leaf contacts Electrosta...

Page 89: ...f the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direc...

Page 90: ...pen the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screws turn counterclockwise 7 To remove the memory module pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released 8 Pull the memory module in the direction of arrow 2 9 Close the cover 10 Gently tighten the screws ...

Page 91: ...llows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Turn your computer upside down 5 Open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screw turn counterclockwise 6 Remove the memory module from its packaging ...

Page 92: ...er cover 9 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 10 Turn on the computer Viewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click the Start button point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears ...

Page 93: ...ou should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not give a shock to your computer Keep away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in unstable situation Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data Do not use your computer in a pl...

Page 94: ...n damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen On using power source Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier 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 ...

Page 95: ...han 10ºC High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent that internal heat builds up Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots The computer uses high freque...

Page 96: ... and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources On handling CD ROMs Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner ...

Page 97: ...en or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced You do not need...

Page 98: ...ot touch the connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let cards get wet Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity ...

Page 99: ... processor 850 MHz featuring Intel SpeedStep technology Hard disk drive 20 GB Standard RAM 128 MB SDRAM in slot Maximum RAM 512 MB LCD screen 14 1 XGA 1024x768 TFT 15 0 XGA 1024x768 TFT L2 cache memory 256 KB on die MPEG MPEG 2 Digital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics Intel 815EM integrated graphic chip with max 11MB Video RAM shared with main memory and 3D accelerator Dynamic Video Me...

Page 100: ...ardbus support Built in capabilities stereo speakers touchpad Special buttons PPK programmable power keys Connection capabilities on notebook port replicator printer monitor external speakers headphone external microphone 2 USB serial type II PC cards modem i LINK IEEE1394 S400 Ethernet 10 BASE T 100 BASE TX Connection capabilities on port replicator DC In printer monitor serial 3 USB PS 2 mouse k...

Page 101: ...m 265 5 mm Weight with 1 battery and weight saver with 1 battery and floppy disk drive 2 8 kg 3 0 kg 3 2 kg 3 4 kg Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Operating humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 29 C Storage hu...

Page 102: ...ra 73 Caps Lock indicator 15 33 CD ROM drive 8 100 charging status 20 combination controls 32 34 connection capability 100 connector DC In 18 57 59 earphone 65 66 Ethernet 16 57 headphone 14 62 63 i LINK 14 keyboard 57 68 microphone 14 67 monitor 16 57 61 62 65 mouse 57 68 port replicator 58 printer 71 serial 16 57 TV Out 14 63 USB 16 70 copyright 2 correction key 31 Ctrl key 31 Customer Guide 76 ...

Page 103: ...drive indicator 15 33 headphone connector 14 62 63 help 76 help key 31 Hibernate mode 21 34 55 humidity operating 101 storage 101 I i LINK 8 14 cable 73 device 72 indicator battery 15 20 33 Caps Lock 15 33 hard disk drive 15 33 LED 42 Num Lock 15 33 power 15 33 Scroll Lock 15 33 Insert key 31 K key Alt 31 application 31 combination 64 65 correction 31 Ctrl 31 Escape 31 Fn 31 34 function 31 Help 31...

Page 104: ...rating system 99 operator key 31 P parallel port 57 PC Card adapter 49 inserting a 45 removing a 47 slot 14 peripherals 56 phone cable 10 51 line jack 16 51 plug 10 port parallel 57 USB 57 port replicator connecting a 58 connector 58 connector cover 17 60 disconnecting a 59 port cover 58 power button 13 27 cord 10 59 63 65 70 71 indicator 15 33 59 management 101 source 101 PPK programmable power k...

Page 105: ...n Setup 2 VisualFlow 2 sound 99 speaker 15 66 cable 62 66 switch 34 volume 34 special button 100 standard RAM 99 Standby mode 21 34 switch speaker 34 T telecommunication 100 temperature operating 101 storage 101 tilt stand 17 touchpad 15 35 trademark 2 3 troubleshooting 77 TV 38 60 63 TV Out connector 14 63 U USB connector 16 70 mouse 69 port 57 V VAIO 8 VAIO Link 4 8 29 77 VAIO Link Response Cent...

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