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Sony Notebook

User Guide

Using your notebook

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Locating controls and connectors

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* Depending on your model. See the

Specifications

document for details.

power button

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DVD-ROM drive* or CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive*

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multi-purpose bay

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Summary of Contents for PCG-9G1M

Page 1: ...N Sony notebook user guide P C G F X 8 0 0 s e r i e s ...

Page 2: ...ned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the informa...

Page 3: ...ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined 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 consumptio...

Page 4: ...fer servicing to qualified personnel only 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...

Page 5: ...ines Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter 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 Optical disc drive Misuse of the optical instruments supplied with your noteb...

Page 6: ...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 not longer than 3 metres 9 8 feet Before activating the built in modem you are invited to read the Modem Regulations flyer The optical disc drive is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safet...

Page 7: ...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 Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly Keep away from children Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery For information on changing this battery please contact VAIO Link http www vaio li...

Page 8: ...ge of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy 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 Microsoft s Windows XP Home operating system Communications Access popular online services send and receive e...

Page 9: ...otebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer applying to the modem Online documentation 1 The Hardware Guide Using your notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also find out what you can do with a Memory Stick Connecting Peripheral Dev...

Page 10: ...ting applications explains how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers explains how to install update or uninstall a driver Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to perform a system and application recovery Using partitioned drives tells you what you can do with partitioned drives 3 Refer to the Specifications online document for details on your computer drive...

Page 11: ...following hardware items are in the box If you find an extra phone plug in the box see Using the correct phone plug page 58 1 main unit 6 weight saver 2 product recovery CD ROMs 7 video cable 3 documentation pack 8 phone cable 4 AC adapter 9 power cord 5 rechargeable battery pack ...

Page 12: ...c considerations to both stationary and portable environments Positioning your computer Place the computer directly in front of 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...

Page 13: ...roper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Positioning an external display When ...

Page 14: ...s and connectors page 14 Connecting a power source page 19 Starting your notebook page 27 Shutting down your notebook page 28 Using the keyboard page 29 Using the touchpad page 34 Using the CD RW DVD ROM or DVD ROM drive page 35 Using the weight saver page 39 Using the floppy disk drive page 41 Using PC Cards page 45 Using the Memory Stick page 48 Using the modem page 57 Using power saving modes p...

Page 15: ...your notebook 14 n N Locating controls and connectors Right Depending on your model See the Specifications document for details 1 power button page 27 2 DVD ROM drive or CD RW DVD ROM drive page 35 3 multi purpose bay page 20 page 41 ...

Page 16: ...ebook User Guide Using your notebook 15 n N Left 1 TV Out connector page 69 4 i LINK connector page 76 2 microphone connector page 72 5 PC Card slots page 45 3 headphone connector page 71 6 battery bay page 20 ...

Page 17: ... speakers page 71 3 keyboard page 29 4 touchpad page 34 5 left right buttons page 34 6 power indicators page 32 7 battery 1 and 2 indicators page 32 8 hard disk drive indicators page 32 9 Num Lock indicators page 32 10 Caps Lock indicators page 32 11 Scroll Lock indicators page 32 ...

Page 18: ...ated near the second USB connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when the computer is on 1 phone line jack page 57 5 monitor VGA connector page 66 2 USB port page 73 6 Ethernet connector page 78 3 serial connector 7 USB port page 73 4 printer connector page 74 8 DC In connector page 19 ...

Page 19: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 18 n N Bottom 1 release lever page 41 2 tilt stands page 11 ...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...ter 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 Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to cha...

Page 23: ...ce 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 your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Standby or Hibernate When the computer is directly co...

Page 24: ... 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 25: ...y indicator lights Inserting the second battery pack To insert a second battery pack proceed as follows 1 If the weight saver or the floppy disk drive is in the multi purpose bay 1 remove the device see page 41 2 Insert the battery pack 2 into the multi purpose bay The battery 2 indicator light turns on 3 Attach the weight saver 3 to the computer to stabilize the battery pack 4 Slide the eject lev...

Page 26: ...tebook 25 n N Charging the second battery pack To charge the second battery pack proceed as follows Keep the battery pack 1 3 in the computer while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator stops flashing when the battery is 85 full ...

Page 27: ... 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 28: ...ower button 2 of the computer until the green power indicator 3 light turns on 3 If necessary adjust the brightness on the LCD display To increase brightness hold down the Fn key and press F5 repeatedly To decrease brightness hold down the Fn and Shift keys and press F5 repeatedly Fn F5 is only possible if Windows is running If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer wil...

Page 29: ...ut down your computer Close all software in use Remove the PC Cards if inserted To do so double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon inthetaskbar Select the hardware you want tounplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time If you have not changed the default settings the Task Manager will appear Select Shut Down then Turn Off Press Alt F4 to see ...

Page 30: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 29 n N Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s but has additional keys that perform specific notebook related tasks 11 12 ...

Page 31: ...y is 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 light illuminates Operator keys 8 11 12 Several keys are alwa...

Page 32: ... equivalent to selecting Search from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers 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 from the Start menu Fn Insert Displays the System Properties window This is equivalent to double click...

Page 33: ... hard drive 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 letters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the characters appear in lowercase as you type u...

Page 34: ...s the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity hold down the Fn key and press F5 repeatedly To decrease light intensity hold down the Fn and Shift keys and press F5 repeatedly You can see the brightness changing immediately on the screen 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 ...

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 actiondisplays 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: ...model your computer is equipped with either a CD RW DVD ROM drive or 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 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place ...

Page 37: ...he disc If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button go to My Computer Select the drive click the right button of your mouse and select Eject If it still does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin pointed object into the manual eject hole Using the CD RW function Depending on your model your notebook is equipped with a CD RW DVD ROM combined drive To burn CDs you can us...

Page 38: ...sults use CD Rs that are compatible with 4x speed as the software pre installed on your computer is preset to that speed Your VAIO notebook does not support 1x writing speed When using your software application to burn CDs be sure to exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not put your VAIO...

Page 39: ...VD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD ROM drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the DVD ROM drive are out of warranty When a TV is connected a part of the video screen will not appear with the factory settings Adjust the display resolution to 640 x 480 When playing a DVD movie you...

Page 40: ...r 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 see page 41 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 41: ...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 42: ...oved When you are not using it you can replace it with the bundled weight saver Removing 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 43: ... floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 If the weight saver is in the multipurpose bay 1 remove the device 3 Insert the floppy disk drive 2 into the multipurpose bay with the metallic part up 4 Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the release lever locks into place ...

Page 44: ...de Using your notebook 43 n N Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Hold the disk 1 with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the disk into the floppy disk drive 2 until it clicks into place ...

Page 45: ...Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off 2 Press the eject button 2 to remove the floppy disk Do not press the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost ...

Page 46: ...into one of the PC Card slots with the label facing upwards 2 Gently push the PC Card slot into the connector The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the system tray Some devices may not function properly if you repeat Returning to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode The computer will return to its original state if you restart it...

Page 47: ...e the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on use For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal power operation and Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not ...

Page 48: ...hat it pops out 8 Push the PC Card release button to eject the card 9 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 10 If the PC Card release button is still out push it back in to close the front panel cover If youunplug the PC Card fromthe computer when this is still turnedon your system might crash and you might lose data that you didnot save before Before you remove the PC Card right click the PC Card...

Page 49: ...thing that can be converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs Foreseen as the universal data storage device of the future the Memory Stick can already be used with an ever increasing range of compatible products including Audio systems Visual devices VAIO products CLIE handhelds Mobile phones There are currently two different types of Memory Stick The gen...

Page 50: ...o be small lightweight and attractive in their design Capacity Its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk Security its lock option means you can protect your data from accidental erasure Versatility memory capacity ranges from 4MB up to 128MB the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks Reliability by way of protecting the hardware and its contents the number of terminals is reduced to only...

Page 51: ...can expand the capabilities of your VAIO computer in the following scenarios With your still digital camera share your holiday pictures instantly by e mail From your handycam to your VAIO make the most of your captured moments with the VAIO s movie editing tools Carry pictures on you by copying image files from the Internet to your VAIO to your CLIE handheld With your voice recorder add your voice...

Page 52: ...ollowing features 32MB 64MB and 128MB capacity versions Storage of up to 120 minutes of audio data Download and save digital music pictures movies and more Combine data files to add music to your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative Compliance SonicStage software So that you f...

Page 53: ... designed to manage the digital music content downloaded to the PC from CDs the Internet and or other sources Software installed on the PC records music content in encrypted form onto the hard disk As well as allowing you to enjoy music on the PC this technology protects against unauthorized distribution on the Internet Since it is compatible with MagicGate you can use SonicStage to transfer music...

Page 54: ...a without worrying about copyright infringement Literary works that are recorded by individuals are permitted for private usage only Compatible devices There are nearly 80 Memory Stick enabled products on the market or announced for introduction world wide ranging from camcorders and portable music players to voice recorders and many other electronic devices You can currently use Memory Sticks wit...

Page 55: ...book User Guide Using your notebook 54 n N Sony mobile phones Digital printers AIBO the Sony Entertainment Robot To find out more about the products available in your country go to http www sonystyle europe com ...

Page 56: ...the 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 appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer When your Memory Stick is detected the Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the taskbar Hold the Memory Stick wi...

Page 57: ...at it pops out 8 Push the PC Card release button to eject the card 9 Gently grasp the card and pull it out Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly It is recommended that you remove the Memory Stick before shutting down the computer Write protecting a Memory Stick Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasu...

Page 58: ...ter 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 device may not function properly Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Only DTMF Dual Tone Multi F...

Page 59: ...orrect phone plug If there are two phone plugs in the box make sure you use the correct one for the country you are in as follows UK The connector can be identified by its cuboid shape and flat pins Netherlands The connector can be identified by its protruding pins ...

Page 60: ...low 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Using Standby mode The computer saves the curren...

Page 61: ...computer returns to its previous state If you press the power button for longer than 4 seconds the computer will turn off When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Entering Hibernate mode with the Fn key You can choose to use the shortcuts Fn Esc or Fn F12 to enter Hibernate m...

Page 62: ...erals Connecting a port replicator page 62 Connecting an external display page 66 Connecting external speakers page 71 Connecting an external microphone page 72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB mouse page 73 Connecting a printer page 74 Connecting an i LINK device page 76 Connecting to a network LAN page 78 Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB devic...

Page 63: ...puter such as a printer or an external display 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 5 3 USB ports page 73 2 printer connector page 74 6 mouse keyboard connector page 85 3 monitor VGA connector page 72 7 DC In connector page ...

Page 64: ...port replicator proceed as follows 1 Disconnect all peripherals attached to your computer 2 On the bottom of the computer lift the port replicator port cover 3 Press the bottom of the computer into the port replicator connector until it clicks 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In 2 connector on the port replicator 3 ...

Page 65: ...e port replicator for the first time the installation of the network drivers starts automatically When attaching 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 ...

Page 66: ...port replicator 1 to disconnect the computer from the port replicator 3 Lift the computer away from the port replicator 4 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your computer It is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after removing your computer from the port replicator If the cover is left open dirt may get inside and damage the computer To disconn...

Page 67: ...ay 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 other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display t...

Page 68: ...Connecting a computer display To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 in the monitor VGA 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 69: ...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 into the monitor connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug the speaker cable 3 into the headphone connector 4 on the computer 3 Plug the microphone cable 5 into the microphone connector 6 on the computer ...

Page 70: ...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 See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use 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 seenby moving the...

Page 71: ...e audio cable 3 not supplied into the headphone connector 4 identified by the symbol 3 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connector 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 computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the types of computer display and projector used You can toggle the ou...

Page 72: ...nnect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphone 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 floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ...

Page 73: ...an 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 Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 74: ...ports at the back of your notebook and 3 USB ports at the back of the optional port replicator To connect a USB mouse proceed as follows 1 Select the USB port 1 of your choice 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 ...

Page 75: ... Connecting a printer using the USB connector You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of 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 ...

Page 76: ...cting a printer using the printer connector To connect 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 ...

Page 77: ...s you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information 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 IL4408Series a 0 8 metre cable with a 4 pin connector at each end Connecting two VAIO computers page 76 Connecting a digital video camera recorder pa...

Page 78: ... 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 Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick To do so simply copy images on th...

Page 79: ...thernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator 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 a phone cable into your computer network jack ...

Page 80: ... you can find all the basic information you need to start using your notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online documentation 1 The Hardware Guide Using your notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also find out what you can ...

Page 81: ...ement Installing and updating applications explains how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers explains how to install update or uninstall a driver Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to perform a system and application recovery Using partitioned drives tells you what you can do with partitioned drives 3 Refer to the Specifications online document for detai...

Page 82: ...ou have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO Link website Go to http www vaio link com VAIO Link Response Centre Before contacting VAIO Link Response Centre try to solve the problem by reading the User Guides and help files for the peripherals or software You need to plug in the phone line and configure your modem for use before using the communication features described in this ...

Page 83: ... About digital video captures and DVgate page 93 About power management page 93 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 su...

Page 84: ...e power cord and plug it again then turn on the power The message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears at startup If the floppy disk drive is empty proceed as follows to initialize the BIOS 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 3 Turn on the computer and press F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 4 Set the date month day yea...

Page 85: ...wer button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power 4 Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer My computer locks up If you suspect one application is locking your system you can try to stop it To do this press Ctrl Alt Delete once go to the Applications tab and select the application that is locking your system and then click End ...

Page 86: ...al serial PS 2 mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector of your optional 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 ...

Page 87: ...ght of the eject button depending on your model The application software when burning a CD may be preventing the drive from opening Depending on your model See the Specifications document for details I cannot play a CD ROM After inserting the CD wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software ...

Page 88: ...at the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start then Control Panel Double click the System icon On the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Check your PG settings Parent...

Page 89: ... Insert the disc and try starting the program again Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up Why does my CD RW drive not record at the highest speed You must use 8x CD R or 4x CD RW media or higher to achieve optimum performance If you want to use other media and are having difficulty formatting non 4x CD RW discs change the writing speed from 4x to a lower setting To...

Page 90: ...are not producing sound The built in speakers may be turned off Press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press Fn and then press F4 repeatedly to increase the volume If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume...

Page 91: ...information is correct on the Dialing Rules tab If you do not see the Phone and Modem Options icon click Switch to Classic View on the left side The modem may not work if you are connected to a PABX My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialing mode may be incompatible with your telephone line The modem may not work properly if you are behind a Private Automatic Branch eXchange PABX Mak...

Page 92: ...ither computer has just returned from a power saving mode the connection may be affected In this case make sure you perform a full restart before connecting them 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 t...

Page 93: ...start your computer 2 When you see the Sony logo press F2 You are in the BIOS 3 Go to the Advanced menu 4 Use the minus sign on the numeric keyboard to change the printer port mode If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to Bidirectional for HP printers If the printer port is set to Bidirectional change it to ECP 5 Press F10 and save the new configuration Your PC restarts Check the cable ...

Page 94: ...vice while using DVgate sometimes causes this error Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device About power management The power management setting is not responding Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and then changed before the notebook completely enters the lower pow...

Page 95: ...s use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandling it is recommended that You contact your dealer to install a new memory module You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a notebook You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel Please contact VAIO Link if you need assistanc...

Page 96: ...ing and modifying electronic equipment Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the system Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory Module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do n...

Page 97: ...hielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Removing and installing a memory module To change or add a memory module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack s 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Turn the computer upside down 5 Open the memory compartment cover on the bot...

Page 98: ...ased 7 Pull the memory module out in the direction of arrow 2 8 To replace or add memory remove the new memory module from its packaging 9 Place the memory module carefully into the slots as shown making sure the notches are aligned properly 10 Close the memory compartment cover and tighten the screw 11 Reinsert the battery pack s and turn on the computer ...

Page 99: ...ther hand it may be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the safety device in itself to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you 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 v...

Page 100: ...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 Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can 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 outle...

Page 101: ... as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35ºC or less than 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...

Page 102: ...oduct Recovery CD ROM On handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources On handling CDs 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...

Page 103: ...ats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open 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 t...

Page 104: ...ud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling the Memory Stick optional accessory Do not 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 D...

Page 105: ... computer With ACPI a CD ROM player can be turned off by the operating system if it is not in use Application recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on the computer Performing an application recovery is useful when an individual application does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device does not work properly Application re...

Page 106: ...onal peripherals such as printers or monitors Driver A driver is software enabling you to use hardware devices For example in order for you to be able to use a printer you must first install its driver Many drivers such as the mouse driver come with the operating system DVD ROM Short for Digital Versatile Disc A type of read only CD with a minimum capacity of 4 7 GB maximum capacity can reach 17 G...

Page 107: ...hnology using liquid crystals and light polarisation to provide sharp flicker free images on a screen comprised of millions of tiny cells Color can be produced by two basic techniques Passive matrix is the less expensive of the two technologies The active matrix technology or TFT produces better quality but is also more expensive LED Short for Light Emitting Diode A semiconductor device that light...

Page 108: ...computer It defines how the computer reads and writes information to its disks and other hardware Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition are examples of operating systems found on VAIOs Partition A partition is a logical division of a computer s hard disk A two partition hard drive would typically contain C and D drives Partitioning is particula...

Page 109: ... A port replicator is similar to a docking station but does not include additional slots for adding expansion boards or storage devices Processor The processor is the brains of the computer it processes the instructions of your system s programs The processor is also known as the CPU or microprocessor and can be found on the motherboard see this word of your computer Product recovery CD ROM The pr...

Page 110: ...a system recovery is useful in the event of a serious system crash or if you want to modify the size of your partitions System recovery CD ROM CD ROM that is supplied with your computer and that enables a VAIO computer user to recover the hard disk image that was available when the computer was purchased TFT Short for Thin Film Transistor Top of the range notebook display for excellent picture qua...

Page 111: ...rmation Technology IT skills WAN WAN Wide Area Network is a computer network connected together and covering a relatively large geographical area This is in contrast to LAN where the network is usually set up within one building or small geographical area The largest existing WAN is the Internet XGA Short for Extended Graphic Array a graphics standard An XGA board can provide up to 1 024 x 768 pix...

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