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Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO Notebook Computer.  Sony has 
combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing and communications 
to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.
Here are just some of the features your Sony Notebook Computer has to offer (read 
the details in the Specifications chapter of this guide).

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Exceptional performance

 - Your PC includes a fast Intel

®

 processor.

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Portability

 - The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC 

power.

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Sony audio and video quality

 - A high-resolution LCD screen enables you to 

take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and 
entertainment software.

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Windows

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 98 Second Edition

 - Your system includes the latest operating system 

from Microsoft.

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Communications -

 Connect an optional modem and access popular online 

services, send and receive e-mails, browse the Internet...

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Excellent customer support

- If you have any problem with your computer, you 

can contact VAIO-Link by telephone, fax or e-mail (see your Customer Service 
Guide for phone numbers and addresses).  Before calling VAIO-Link, you may try 
to solve the problem by reading your User Guide (troubleshooting chapter) or the 
manuals and Help files for the peripherals or software.

Summary of Contents for PCG-C1XN

Page 1: ...n N Sony Notebook Computer User Guide PCG C1XD ...

Page 2: ...consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or to use thereof 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 separa...

Page 3: ...ty to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your Sony Notebook Computer to rain or moisture Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line ha...

Page 4: ...tteries Dispose of promptly and properly Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions see below The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerat...

Page 5: ...ving 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 business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are unifor...

Page 6: ...onnectors 14 Connecting a Power Source 18 Using Battery Power 19 Starting Your Computer 22 Shutting Down Your Computer 23 Registering Your Computer 24 Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Pointing Device 31 Using the Jog Dial 32 Using the MOTION EYE built in camera 34 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 35 Using PC Cards 36 Using Smart Connect 39 Using Infrared Communication Devices 40 Using Power Saving Modes...

Page 7: ...External Display 50 Memory Sticks 53 i LINK device 54 External Speakers 55 External Microphone 55 Universal Serial Bus USB Device 56 Getting Help About Sony s Support Options 57 Troubleshooting 59 Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs 72 Notes on Use Placing a key top 76 Other precautions 77 Specifications 83 Index 86 ...

Page 8: ...wer Sony audio and video quality A high resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Windows 98 Second Edition Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Communications Connect an optional modem and access popular online services send and receive e mails browse the Internet Excellent customer s...

Page 9: ... poster Your Sony Guarantee conditions On line Documentation 1 This User Guide Using Your Sony Notebook Computer shows you how to use the standard components of your system Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting Help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips Notes on Use provides facts...

Page 10: ...tem Customizing your notebook explains how to set your system and power management with Sony Notebook Setup PPK Setup PowerPanel BatteryScope etc Learn how to set your display with NeoMagic and enjoy the Dual Screen Display option 3 Consult the On line Help files of the software you re using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting ...

Page 11: ...otebook Computer 11 n N Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Remove the following hardware items from the box Rechargeable battery pack Floppy disk drive Product Recovery CD ROMs AC adapter Power cord Main unit Display Adapter Spare stick covers Documentation Pack ...

Page 12: ...ationary and portable environments Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or te...

Page 13: ... and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper 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 com...

Page 14: ... using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices such as the pointing device and the floppy disk drive Locating the Controls and Connectors Left S400 i LINKTM connector page 54 PC card slot page 36 Ventilation slot There is a ventilation slot located near the PC card slot Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 15: ... Caps Lock indicator page 28 Power indicator page 22 Microphone Speaker Scroll Lock indicator page 28 Battery indicator page 28 LCD screen page 29 Left center right buttons page 31 1 Power button page 22 Hard disk drive indicator page 28 Keyboard page 25 Num Lock indicator page 28 Capture button page 34 Information indicator page 28 1 5 9 13 2 6 10 14 3 7 11 15 4 8 12 16 ...

Page 16: ...ols and Connectors Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 16 n N Right Infrared port page 40 DC In page 18 i Headphone connector page 55 Mini VGA TV Out Connector page 51 m Microphone connector page 55 Jog Dial page 32 USB connector page 56 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 ...

Page 17: ...17 n N Bottom Reset switch Battery release lever pages 19 21 Battery lock lever pages 19 21 Battery connector page 19 AC adapter mains connector and power cord hazardous voltage according to EN 60950 All other connectors for this notebook are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN 60950 1 3 2 4 ...

Page 18: ... the DC In connector on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 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 Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible SELV according to EN 60950 AC adapter supplied DC in Power c...

Page 19: ...tery towards the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer To charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the batte...

Page 20: ...N Battery indicators The e battery indicator light indicates the status of the battery pack Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning 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 ...

Page 21: ...d battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See your Software guide in Controlling Power Management The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the bat...

Page 22: ...the cover you may break the camera 2 Press the power button of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display with Fn F5 To increase the brightness use the up or right arrow keys To decrease use the down or left arrow keys If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will turn off Power button P...

Page 23: ...puter 7 To close your computer make sure that the tabs on both sides of the display panel click into the grabs To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents Do not close the cover when the built in camera is turned to the outside Do not turn the built in camera while the cover is closed If you are unable to shut d...

Page 24: ...mer Service Guide for more information Follow these steps to use the Sony Notebook Computer s online registration service 1 Click on the Welcome button 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 registrat...

Page 25: ...meric keypad area 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 will illuminate Print screen key Shift key Fn key Ctrl key Windows 98 key Correction keys Navigation keys Alt ...

Page 26: ...key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing ...

Page 27: ...f clicking the right mouse button Combinations Functions F1 Displays Windows Help Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar E Displays Windows Explorer F Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers...

Page 28: ...he battery inserted in the computer Hard disk Lights when data is read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on Information Turns on when the Timer is set Turns off when the Timer is not set or the Timer setting is inactive such as when the computer s power is off Light On Off Num Lock Turns on when the number keys ...

Page 29: ...ations Turns off when information moves across the display normally Combinations Feature Functions Fn ESC System Suspend Puts the system into System Suspend mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key Fn F3 Speaker switch Toggles the built in speaker on and off Fn 2 F4 Speaker volume Adjusts the built in speakers volume To increase volume press Fn F4 and th...

Page 30: ... of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off Fn B Bass Boost Toggles the Bass Boost function off and on This feature is available with headphones only Fn D Video standby Darkens the LCD in order to save power Fn S System Idle Puts the system into Idle mode a power management state To return to the active state press any key Combinations Feature Functio...

Page 31: ... in the appropriate direction to position the pointer on the desired item or object Single click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu containing context sensitive choices Drag Press the stick in the appropriate direction to position the pointer on the desired item or obj...

Page 32: ... is in the guide mode if a software or a program is in use and the window is active Depending on the software you can select an item from the selection list that is stratified by the List View mode using the Jog Dial To Use the Jog Dial Launcher mode Click the Jog Dial window or the on screen display or press the Jog Dial while pressing the Ctrl key to switch to the launcher mode 1 Turn the Jog Di...

Page 33: ...Software which are not compatible with the Jog Dial The default setting is Scroll function To select the display mode of the Jog Dial window Check Place the Jog Dial window above all if you want to have the Jog Dial always displayed forward If you remove the check the Jog Dial window may hide behind other windows but you can use it 3 Click the Sound Setting tab to set the sound effect when using t...

Page 34: ...on The Still Viewer window will open and the captured still image appears in the Still Viewer window 8 For more detailed information about the capture software please refer to your Software Guide Do not touch the camera lens Do not point the camera towards the sun If you turn the lens inwards Smart Capture goes into mirror mode You can use the mirror mode to take a still image of yourself A mirror...

Page 35: ...en you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette To remove the floppy disk drive Wait until the LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable from the computer To carry the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk drive The supplied floppy disk drive should ...

Page 36: ...vice Manager tab in the System Properties dialog remove the software driver and then reinstall it You may not be able to use some PC cards or some functions within the PC card with this computer You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card To insert a PC Card Modem please refer to the PC card modem section for details The PC card slot can accommodate one Type I ...

Page 37: ...book Computer Using PC Cards 37 n N Insert the PC card into the PC card slot front label facing up Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector The RELEASE button will then come out Insert in the direction of the arrow ...

Page 38: ...ion 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 the system suspend or system hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem While the card is inserted your computer may not ente...

Page 39: ... printer connected to another VAIO computer See the online user guide of Smart Connect for more information When you use Smart Connect to connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when the two computers are networked i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable...

Page 40: ... still Camera Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that they are in a direct line To use Infrared Communication with another Computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line When performing a data transfer with any software using infrared enable the IrDA in the Control panel of Windows as follows 1 In the Control panel choose In...

Page 41: ...together data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other objects Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication device for more information on installation and use The active ar...

Page 42: ...r management setting you select See your Software guide in Controlling Power Management for more information 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 System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you don t need to use your computer for a ...

Page 43: ...m Hibernation mode Press Fn F12 You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state Steps to return to normal mode System hibernation b System suspend b System Idle System suspend requires less time than System hibernation You cannot resume from System Idle by ...

Page 44: ...otebook Computer User Guide Using Your Notebook Computer Using Power Saving Modes 44 n N Power consumption System idle b System suspend b System hibernation System idle uses more power than System hibernation ...

Page 45: ...your computer by connecting or using any of these peripherals and enjoy the software described in the About the Software user guide PC card modem page 46 CD ROM Drive page 48 Printer page 49 External Display page 50 i LINK device page 54 External Speakers page 55 External Microphone page 55 Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 56 ...

Page 46: ... register your computer and software online 1 Insert the PC card modem in the slot of the computer label facing up push it gently until the release button ejects completely Put back the release button Do not pull the cover too much it may cause malfunction 2 Plug the phone line jack into the connector on the PC card 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack using a phone plug if needed Optional Phon...

Page 47: ...overy V 90 PC Card modem which supports 56 Kbits s data transfer rates and 14 4 Kbits s fax rates You can purchase the COM One 4 in 1 Platinium Card MC220 modem as well This card supports 56 Kbits s data transfer rates and 14 4 Kbits s fax rates Ethernet ISDN and Sony GSM data connectivity with the appropriate optional kits allowing you to connect to a network send e mails and short messages etc F...

Page 48: ...u cannot insert a disc The procedures for connecting the CD ROM drive may vary depending on the CD ROM drive See the manual supplied with your CD ROM drive for more information on use To enjoy audio CDs you need to connect the optional PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive To play an audio CD with the PCGA CD5 CD ROM drive connect headphones or external speakers to your CD ROM drive and change the settings as be...

Page 49: ...se a printer Install the driver software supplied with your printer Turn off your computer and the printer unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the printer See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on installation and use Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software Please refer to Sony Notebook S...

Page 50: ...he Display Adapter 2 If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet To connect a projector You can use a projector as an external display such as the Sony LCD Projector You can connect a projector using the supplied Display Adapter 1 Plug the Display Adapter into the computer s mini VGA TV Out connector and the display signal cable to the V...

Page 51: ...ter 2 Plug the other end of the video cable to the Video In connector of the TV To select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can press Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices See your Software guide in Selecting the Display Mode for more information To disconnect a display adapter Turn off the c...

Page 52: ...r computer using PictureGear software Follow these steps to transfer the images from your Digital Mavica 1 Insert the diskette of the Mavica in the FDD drive of your computer and copy them into a dedicated folder 2 Launch the application and open the image to edit or drag and drop it onto the application shortcut Make the changes you want to the image 3 Save it under the new name and format if nee...

Page 53: ...m your digital device insert the Memory Stick into the optional PC Card Adapter 2 Insert the PC Card into the slot on your computer label facing up push it gently until the release button ejects completely and put back the release button 3 The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and will appear in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on ...

Page 54: ... than one digital video camera recorder or i LINK device at the same time On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The i LINK connector of your notebook computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK connectors The i LINK connector supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends...

Page 55: ...rnal microphone To connect an external microphone Use the m to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone 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 speaker s magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes See the manual supplied with your speak...

Page 56: ...the USB device USB ports are included to provide state of the art technology You may need to install software device drivers supplied with your USB device before using the USB device Read the manual supplied with your USB device carefully for more information on installation and use You can connect the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 As the driver for PCGA UMS1 is preinstalled on your computer y...

Page 57: ...tions This guide gives you the information to access VAIO Link The Setting Up Poster gives you a list of the contents you find in the box a summary of the bundled applications and the list of specifications of your computer and accessories On line user guides supplied with your Documentation CD ROM This guide explains how to use your computer connect peripheral devices It gives you a packing list ...

Page 58: ...e numbers Before calling VAIO Link try to solve the problem by reading your User Guide troubleshooting chapter or the manuals and helpfiles for the peripherals or software The Sony e mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail Just send your question in an e mail message and a Customer Service Analyst will send you a reply with the answer To send a question to Sony e mail suppor...

Page 59: ...ettes see page 66 About sound see page 67 About the modem see page 68 About peripherals see page 70 Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs see page 72 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 ba...

Page 60: ...er may be low on power To change the backup battery located on the bottom please contact VAIO Link If any of the above procedures does not work press the reset switch on the bottom of the computer with a wire and then restart the computer When I turn on my computer the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non bootable diskett...

Page 61: ...n I turn on my computer the message No system disk or disk error Replace and press any key when ready appears and the computer does not start Remove the diskette from the floppy disk drive by pressing the Eject button and then press any key My computer does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows 98 Start menu Using other methods including tho...

Page 62: ...vious step does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete twice My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Please refer to your Software guide for informati...

Page 63: ...s off Put it back where it was and press it until it clicks When the enter key or the space key comes off follow the instruction in Placing a key top on page 76 If you take off the key top intentionally or press it excessively when you replace it it may cause a malfunction Handle it with care About Digital Video Captures and DVgate Motion While I m recording images to a digital video device using ...

Page 64: ... is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Adjust the brightness of the LCD page 29 The computer may be in LCD video standby mode Press any key to activate the display The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image Please refer to the manual supplied with your display f...

Page 65: ...f the MOTION EYE is clean Use the focus ring for focus adjustment There are picture gaps and sound gaps when importing video images Gaps may occur based on the effect settings in the Smart Capture software See the on line help of the Smart Capture software for details The MOTION EYE does not show any images Check that other software such as Smart Capture or CyberCode Finder don t use the MOTION EY...

Page 66: ...ires software make sure the software is installed according to the program s instructions Check the volume of your speakers Clean the CD ROM disc Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer for at least 1 hour while it is turned on The CD ROM drive is not detected by the computer or does not run normally Check that the PC card you connect is the one supplied for using with your CD R...

Page 67: ...Disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive About sound My speakers 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 F4 and then press V or b or use the Jog Dial to increase the volume...

Page 68: ... External Microphone on page 55 for details There are Two Icons that Control Sound in the Task Bar The sound for your Notebook Computer is managed by the Yamaha controller Installing a peripheral device with audio functions may call the Windows 98 controller To deactivate the Windows 98 controller and delete the icon 1 Select My Computer from the Start menu 2 Select Control Panel 3 Open Multimedia...

Page 69: ...n your communication software matches your PC card programming refer to your communication software user manual My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Interne...

Page 70: ...lephone 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 turn off the power to all connected devices and disconnect unused de...

Page 71: ...Computer User Guide Getting Help Troubleshooting 71 n N My PC card is not working Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows 98 Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using ...

Page 72: ... your computer probably caused by a badly configured system reinstalling an individual device driver may solve the problem Another problem could be that a pre installed application is not working properly any more Reinstalling the appropriate application should fix the problem You should therefore perform an application recovery Performing a system recovery Use this option only when your system is...

Page 73: ...lity Please refer to your Customer Service Guide to contact VAIO Link by phone or by fax Performing an Application Recovery The application recovery utility allows you to reinstall individual applications Reinstalling a program can fix the problems encountered if it does not run correctly any more Applying a system recovery means that you will lose all your data stored on the hard drive Therefore ...

Page 74: ...Windows 98 drivers folder To help you find or restore typical drivers needed by your pre installed applications you can use the Application Recovery CD ROM 1 First check whether the driver you plan to reinstall is on the Application Recovery CD ROM Only device drivers that are not delivered with Windows 98 can be found in the drivers directory in G Drivers 2 Check all underlying sub directories fo...

Page 75: ...and memory modules 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 computer you do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel Please call VAIO Lin...

Page 76: ...her key top comes off put it where it was and push it until it clicks To replace a key top Take off the wire from key top then catch on the hook Align the center of the key top and press it from the top Enter key Hook Wire Do not take off the key top intentionally It may cause a malfunction As it may damage the computer if you press it to excess handle it with care ...

Page 77: ...ce 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 place subject to extreme change of temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data can not be restored Back up data As you may lose important data once y...

Page 78: ...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 On the 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 copying machine or shredder You can purchase a power strip w...

Page 79: ... objects on top of the computer On Installation Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35º C or less than 10º C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your ...

Page 80: ...ation If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link On Handling Diskettes Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away f...

Page 81: ...n a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open...

Page 82: ... You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Preventing hearing damage Avoid using earphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On Maintenance Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Avoid rubbing the L...

Page 83: ...l Video Supports full screen playback Graphics 128 bit accelerator with 2 5 MB Video RAM Sound Capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Diskette Drive 3 5 1 44 MB USB Infrared Supports 4 Mbps 1 1 Mbps and 115 kbps IrDA Standard Expansion Capabilities One PCMCIA type II Card and Card Bus support Built In Capabilities Microphone Stereo Speakers MOTION EYE Camera Pointing Device and Jog Dial Speci...

Page 84: ...apter Display Adapter Spare Stick Caps Service 1 year free VAIO Link Service Guarantee 1 year guarantee parts and labour Power Requirement 40 watts maximum 16 V DC AC100 240V Power Management Energy Star compliant ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Battery Lithium ion 11 1V 1800mAh Dimensions Width Height Depth 248 mm 29 mm 153 mm Weight with battery with FDD and battery 1 0kg 1 3 kg ...

Page 85: ...y 10 t 90 Not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 35 C MOTION EYE camera 410 000 pixels 380 000 pixels effective Image device 1 6 inch 410 000 pixels CCD Lens Focus distance f 2 8 mm F 2 8 f 39 mm translated to a 35 mm camera White balance Automatic Indoor Outdoor Hold Shutter speed Auto 1 100 Hold Video Capture format size YUY2 24 bit RGB Displ...

Page 86: ...4 81 charging 19 indicator lights 15 28 inserting 19 inserting into battery bay 19 loading 19 rechargeable 18 brightness adjusting 22 29 built in speakers See also speakers 29 buttons Start Windows 98 23 C cables floppy disk drive 14 phone 14 power cord 18 video 14 cameras digital video recorder 54 canceling commands 26 Caps Lock 15 indicator light 29 CD ROM discs troubleshooting 66 CD ROM drive c...

Page 87: ... infrared 16 40 keyboard 15 microphone 16 printer 49 USB 16 Correction keys 26 correction keys 26 Ctrl key 26 cursor movement keys 26 Customer Service Guide 57 customer support 58 See also VAIO Link 8 D DC In 16 18 digital still camera 40 digital video camera 54 diskettes ejecting 35 handling 80 inserting into drive 35 troubleshooting 67 drives floppy disk 14 35 DV In Out 14 54 E earphone 50 earph...

Page 88: ...ts 28 indicator lights battery 15 20 28 Caps Lock 15 29 charge status 20 hard drive 15 28 Num Lock 15 28 power 15 Scroll Lock 15 29 infrared communication devices 40 other computers 40 infrared port 16 40 infrared transmission active distance 41 troubleshooting 41 Insert key 26 inserting battery pack 19 diskettes into drive 35 installing hardware 45 peripherals 45 interference 79 K keyboard 26 con...

Page 89: ...t devices adding 49 P packing list 57 PC card 71 slots 14 36 troubleshooting 71 PC card modem 46 phone cable 14 connecting line 46 power 28 cord 18 indicator light 15 switch 22 power saving modes 42 System Hibernation 30 43 System Suspend 43 Video Standby 30 power sources 19 78 connecting 18 precautions 79 pre installed software 57 Print Screen key 26 printer connecting 49 port 49 Product Recovery...

Page 90: ...ng 67 Start button 23 starting computer 22 switching display 30 monitor 30 System and Application Recovery CD 72 System Hibernation mode 30 43 System Recovery 72 System Suspend mode 29 43 T technical specifications 57 technical support 57 58 troubleshooting 59 startup 59 turning on computer 22 TV interference 79 U USB connecting 56 connector 16 56 V VAIO Link 58 response center 58 software 58 vent...

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