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Using Your Notebook Computer

Starting Your Computer

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Starting Your Computer

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Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. 

2

Slide the power switch on the right side toward the front 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. 

LCD lock lever

✍

If you hold the power switch in 
the on position for more than four 
seconds, the computer will turn 
off.

Power switch

Power indicator

Summary of Contents for PCG-Z600RE/K

Page 1: ...n N Sony Notebook Computer User Guide PCG Z600RE ...

Page 2: ...ormation 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 separate user license agreement Sony DVgate i LINKTM Mavica PictureGear Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony ...

Page 3: ...om mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Regulatory Information This product conforms to the following European Directives 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC EMC Directives 93 68 EEC CE Marking Directive This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 50082 1 for use in following areas residential commercial and light ...

Page 4: ...tructions 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 incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery For changing this battery please contact VAIO Link Disposal of Lithium ion batteries Dispose of properly at ...

Page 5: ...e Controls and Connectors 13 Connecting a Power Source 17 Starting Your Computer 22 Shutting Down Your Computer 23 Registering Your Computer 24 Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Jog Dial 32 Using the Touchpad 37 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 39 Using Memory Stick 41 CD ROM Drive 43 Using PC Cards 44 Using Smart Connect 47 Using Infrared Communication Devices 48 Using Power Saving Modes 50 ...

Page 6: ...lay 61 Desktop Computer or Serial Device 63 i LINK device 66 MiniDisc deck with MD Player 68 External Speakers 70 External Microphone 71 Universal Serial Bus USB Device 72 Getting Help About Sony s Support Options 73 Troubleshooting 75 Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs 87 Notes on Use Adding Memory 90 Other precautions 97 Specifications 104 Index 107 ...

Page 7: ...attery pack provides hours of use without AC power 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 Access popular online services send and receive e mails browse the Internet Exc...

Page 8: ...e 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 and advice about using your notebook compute...

Page 9: ...on your system 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 10: ...Notebook you have purchased some accessories may be optional However you need to have these peripherals to enjoy some of the features described in this manual Rechargeable battery pack USB floppy disk drive Product Recovery CD ROMs AC adapter Power cord PC card modem Phone plug country specific Phone cable Main unit CD ROM drive i LINK Port replicator USB Mini USB converter Documentation Pack ...

Page 11: ...stationary 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 ...

Page 12: ...in 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 c...

Page 13: ... your computer and how to use your computer s internal devices such as the touchpad the disk drives and the battery Locating the Controls and Connectors Right Jog Dial Ethernet Network connector 1 Power switch page 22 USB connector page 72 Ventilation slot Infrared port page 48 The mini USB connector of the computer is disabled when the port replicator is connected 1 3 5 2 4 6 ...

Page 14: ...ge 44 i LINKTM Port Replicator connector page 56 i Headphone connector page 71 Memory Stick slot page 41 S400 i LINKTM connector page 66 Mini USB connector Memory Stick indicator 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 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 ...

Page 15: ...crophone Battery indicator page 28 Caps Lock indicator page 28 Keyboard page 25 Information indicator Scroll Lock indicator page 28 Touchpad page 37 Hard disk drive indicator page 28 LCD screen page 30 Left right buttons page 37 There is a ventilation slot located near the Power switch Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on 1 5 9 13 2 6 10 3 7 11 4 8 12 ...

Page 16: ... Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 16 n N Back Bottom Battery connector page 18 Battery release lever page 18 Reset switch Battery lock lever page 18 1 1 3 2 ...

Page 17: ...e 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 1 3 2 SELV according to EN 60950 Notebook computer AC adapter s...

Page 18: ... and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer You 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 i...

Page 19: ... double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately one and one half hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour 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 char...

Page 20: ... battery You can extend 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 pow...

Page 21: ...cover 2 Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the release lever to the UNLOCK position and slide the battery away from the computer You can remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when it is connected to the mains voltage AC adapter Before you remove insert the battery pack close the cover Battery lock lever Battery release lever ...

Page 22: ... the right side toward the front 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 LCD lock lever If you hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds the computer will turn off Power sw...

Page 23: ... connected to your computer If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer If you are unable to restart the computer in this way you can slide the power switch forward and hold for four seconds This operation may result in data loss During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by us...

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: ...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 Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen Print screen key Shift key Fn key Ctrl key Windows 98 ...

Page 26: ...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 the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key...

Page 27: ...ted 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 This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu M Minimizes all displaye...

Page 28: ...PPK Timer is set Turns off when the PPK Timer is not set or the PPK Timer setting is inactive such as when the computer s power is off or in System Hibernation mode Light On Off Hard disk 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 The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock Turns on when the number keys...

Page 29: ...s you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when letters appear in lower case as you type unless if you hold down the Shift key Scroll Lock Turns on when the screen scrolls differently depends on the application No effect in many applications Turns off when information moves across the display normally ...

Page 30: ...5 Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then V or b To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then v or B 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 F12 System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you ...

Page 31: ...re is available with headphones only Fn D Video standby Darkens the LCD in order to save power Fn F Change the display size Zooms the display size in or out when the display is set to less than maximum resolution 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 Functions ...

Page 32: ... is equipped with a Jog Dial on the right side of your computer You can turn or and press the Jog Dial to scroll the window select a software adjust the internal speaker volume etc The Jog Dial window always appears in the display The Jog Dial window is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode turn press Jog Dial ...

Page 33: ...e mode The Jog Dial 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 You can adjust the size of the Jog Dial window or close it To display the Jog Dial window double click or on the task tray Jog Dial window in the launcher mode Jog ...

Page 34: ...ial while pressing the Ctrl key to switch to the launcher mode 1 Turn the Jog Dial to select an item then press the Jog Dial The Jog Dial window switches to the guide mode and shows the Jog Dial s function 2 Turn or press the Jog Dial to use the Jog Dial s function 3 To select another item switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1 Jog Dial in the guide mode when Speaker is selected ...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...oes not support the Jog Dial you can scroll the window or adjust the window size as described below Action Description Turn the Jog Dial Scrolls the window vertically When several windows are displayed in the on screen display the last selected window will be scrolled Press the Jog Dial Maximizes the size of the active window Press again to return to its normal size Press Alt key and the Jog Dial ...

Page 37: ...nce Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button See Mouse Help for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed Web Assist Tap Off and Easy Launcher functions To acc...

Page 38: ...er Using the Touchpad 38 n N Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature ...

Page 39: ...the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place The supplied floppy disk drive should be used only with this computer You can not use this floppy disk drive with another computer You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting an USB peripheral To use another USB device such as a USB mouse at the same time...

Page 40: ...ove 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 Do not press the Eject button while the LED indicator is on It may damage the diskette If the diskette does not come out by pressing the Eject button disconnect the floppy...

Page 41: ...contents of the card by clicking the Removable Disk S icon To remove a Memory Stick Make sure the access light is off Push the Memory Stick in toward the computer When it comes out pull it out The Memory Stick window closes automatically when you remove the Memory Stick When copying data from one Memory Stick media to another Memory Stick media use the drag and drop method to copy data Do not use ...

Page 42: ...amaging 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 other than the supplied label to a Memory Stick Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to Memory Sticks Do not d...

Page 43: ...ocedures 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 The driver for the PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive is pre installed on your computer Contrarily to what is mentioned in the user guide supplied with your CD ROM drive you do not need to install any driver and you will not find any installation disk accom...

Page 44: ...release button then knock it down towards the slot Some PC cards may require you to disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices Please refer to Sony Notebook Setup in your Software Guide for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Propert...

Page 45: ...connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the System Hibernation power management mode It may enter the System Suspend mode It is recommended to remove the card when your computer enters the System Hibernation mode by pressing Fn F12 keys or by using the PowerPanel utility and when it is set to enter ...

Page 46: ...ps 1 to 5 1 Click the start button on the Windows 98 taskbar point Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click PC card 3 Click the name of the PC card in the list then click the Stop button 4 Click OK 5 Press the PC card release button 6 Gently grasp the card and pull it out Before you remove the PC card click the PC card icon in the tasktray and close the card Close any applications that use...

Page 47: ...ected 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 with a 4 pin...

Page 48: ... Camera Align the infrared ports on the computer and the other device 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 Infrared t...

Page 49: ...ransfer 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 area of infrared ...

Page 50: ...nt 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 short peri...

Page 51: ...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 sliding the power switch forward 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 Power consumption System idle b...

Page 52: ...of these peripherals and enjoy the software described in the About the Software user guide Network LAN page 53 PC card modem page 54 i LINK Port Replicator page 56 Printer page 59 External Display page 61 Desktop Computer or Serial Device page 63 i LINK device page 66 MiniDisc deck with MD Player page 68 External Microphone page 71 Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 72 ...

Page 53: ...er to 10BASE T and 100BASE TX type networks via an Ethernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network please consult your Network Administrator By the default settings your computer is unable to connect to the network To connect to the network check Ethernet in Sony Notebook Setup ...

Page 54: ...computer Pull the PC card release button away from the computer Remove the PC card slot protector as described in Using PC Cards on page 44 2 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 3 Plug the phone line jack into the connector on the PC card 4 Plug the other end into the wall jack us...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...s a printer or an external display The port replicator features five ports including an i LINK port Printer page 60 USB page 72 Monitor page 61 Serial page 63 i LINK device All connectors are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950 You cannot use the optional PCGA PR5 port replicator with your computer The mini USB connector of the computer is disabled when the port replicator is connec...

Page 57: ...f the computer 2 Open the port replicator connector cover on the left side of the computer 3 Plug the port replicator cable into the port replicator connector on the computer To remove the port replicator 1 Turn off the computer 2 Press both sides of the port replicator cable connector and unplug the cable from the computer Port replicator connector ...

Page 58: ...Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting peripheral devices i LINK Port Replicator 58 n N 3 Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator ...

Page 59: ... computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection 1 Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 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 Noteb...

Page 60: ...nd then click OK The printer should now function properly To connect a printer using the USB connector You can connect a Windows 98 compatible USB printer to your computer Use the symbol to locate the USB port on your computer and printer Plug an optional USB printer cable into the USB connector ...

Page 61: ...to this connector If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet 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 Some computer displays or projectors may not...

Page 62: ...sides of the display adapter connector and unplug it from the computer 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 See the manual supplied with your projector for more in...

Page 63: ...s port and into the serial port on the desktop computer Turn off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the null modem cable Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Use a cross cable as null modem cable You can not transfer data by connecting a straight cable Before purchasing ...

Page 64: ...is port and into the Digital I O connector on the digital still camera See the manual supplied with your digital camera or other serial device for more information on installation and use If you use a digital camera that has an infrared data communication system or other infrared communication device see Using Infrared Communication Devices on page 48 TO IOIOI Serial Digital still camera To digita...

Page 65: ...ce 65 n N To use diskettes with the Digital Mavica The Digital Mavica provides you still images you can copy and edit on your computer using PictureGear software See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use 3 5 diskette Floppy disk drive Digital Mavica ...

Page 66: ...e information on installation and use Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras The software limits the use of more 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 connect...

Page 67: ... User Guide 67 n N Using Memory Sticks If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick Copy images on the Memory Stick then insert it into the Memory Stick slot of your computer See Using Memory Stick on page 41 ...

Page 68: ...to the Control A1 connection of your MiniDisc recorder Link your MD deck and CD player with the optical cable and the CONTROL A1 or Control A1 II cable to enjoy Complete editing and assembly functions change the order of the numbers on your MD Use the touchpad or mouse to play and edit MDs and the keyboard to enter disc and track titles to display on your MD deck while playing Digital output and i...

Page 69: ...e other end to the Serial connector on the port replicator of your computer 2 Plug the optical cable into the Digital Optical output input of your MD desk 3 Turn on all the devices 4 Launch MD Player to edit the tracks on your MiniDisc The Control A1 or Control A1 II features only work with Sony devices For further information please refer to your Sony Dealer To Control A1 MD Deck with Control A1 ...

Page 70: ...e i symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers the speaker s magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes See the manual supplied with your speakers for more information on installation and use Spea...

Page 71: ...of sound input by using an external microphone To connect an external microphone Use the m to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use Microphone To Microphone ...

Page 72: ...the driver for PCGA UMS1 is preinstalled on your computer you can use this PCGA UMS1 USB mouse by just connecting it To use the supplied floppy disk drive and the USB mouse at the same time plug the USB device to the mini USB connector of the computer by using the supplied conversion adapter The mini USB connector of the computer is disabled when the port replicator is connected When you start you...

Page 73: ... 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 and the list of ...

Page 74: ...ail see your Customer Service Guide for addresses and phone 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 repl...

Page 75: ...isplay see page 80 About CD ROMs and diskettes see page 81 About sound see page 82 About the modem see page 83 About peripherals see page 85 Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs see page 87 See also the on line FAQ provided on your Documentation CD ROM 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...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...ot start please contact VAIO Link When 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 m...

Page 78: ... in the Task manager of Windows If the previous step does not work slide the power switch toward the front 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 technica...

Page 79: ... To connect a USB device on page 72 for details My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double click Open the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action My computer s fan makes too much noise Use the Power Panel utility to silence the fan Please refer to the Power Panel help for mor...

Page 80: ...bout 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 Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Adjust the brightness of the LCD page 30 The computer may be in LCD video standby mode Press any key to activate the disp...

Page 81: ... 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 When I double click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM drive appears and the software does not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM disc Insert ...

Page 82: ... 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 is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows 98 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...

Page 83: ...k the box Show volume control on Task Bar About the modem My modem PC card doesn t work Check that your PC card is properly inserted into your computer label side facing up Check that your PC card modem has been detected by the system See PC card modem on page 54 Check that the phone line is plugged into your PC card See Connecting to a phone line on page 54 for details Check that the phone line i...

Page 84: ...based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is n...

Page 85: ...cted devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power to all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection and then turn on the power again The device which is connected to the i LINK connector on the optional i LINK port replicator does not work properly Use the i LINK connector on your computer The i LINK device which is connected to the computer is not...

Page 86: ... page 59 If needed contact your dealer The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP Please refer to Sony Notebook Setup in your Softwar...

Page 87: ...ll the originally configured system on your PC You can only use this Recovery CD ROM on the Sony notebook you purchased and not on any other Sony PC or other manufacturer s PC To perform a system recovery the notebook should not be docked port replicator For more information about using your CD ROM drive read CD ROM Drive on page 43 Supplied 2 CD ROMS one application and one system recovery CD App...

Page 88: ...cense Agreement 6 The system recovery screen appears next If you re really sure that you do not mind losing all your data click YES 7 You will get a final warning If you select GO all data will be removed permanently and the recovery process will start If your computer does not start the system recovery utility Please refer to your Customer Service Guide to contact VAIO Link by phone or by fax Per...

Page 89: ...rivers which you won t find in the 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 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 underl...

Page 90: ...the memory by installing optional memory modules On Upgrading the System Your Notebook Computer 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...

Page 91: ...stem from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or do any of the procedures described in Installing the memory Module Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage Memory Modules and other components Perform the procedures described in Installing the memory Module only at an E...

Page 92: ...ibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity To remove a memory module 1 Follow the steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module 2 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 3 Remove the memory module 4 Follow steps 8 to 9 of To in...

Page 93: ...sconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down Then unscrew the five screws with the mark at the bottom of your computer 4 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly ...

Page 94: ...t over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 6 You must remove the existing memory module Follow the instructions in To remove a memory module on page 92 7 Remove the memory module from its packaging 8 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Cable ...

Page 95: ...eyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 10 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 1 Slide the memory module into the slot 2 Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated ...

Page 96: ...mount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click the Start button point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup 3 The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 4 Click the About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the steps 1 9 ...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...ng high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction 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...

Page 99: ...checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer On Installation Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temper...

Page 100: ... or damaged connection cables Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with a private branch exchange PBX On Moisture Condensation If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and c...

Page 101: ...use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth On Handling Memory Stick 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 Do not use...

Page 102: ... 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 to discharge the battery before recharging If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of ...

Page 103: ...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 LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such ...

Page 104: ...G 1 Digital 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 with cable CD ROM Drive CD ROM 16x Laser Diode properties Wave Length 795 nm Laser Output 16 5 µW PC card modem V 90 K56 Flex 56 kbps data fax Telecommunication Capabilities Ethernet Network PSTN data connectivity Depending ...

Page 105: ...EE1394 S400 Connection Capabilities on Port Replicator Printer VGA monitor USB Mouse Serial USB i LINK IEEE1394 S400 Supplied Accessories V 90 56 kbps PC Card modem USB Floppy disk drive USB Mini USB converting cable CD ROM drive i LINK Port Replicator Rechargeable battery AC adapter AC Cord Phone cable Phone plug Depending on the model Service 1 year free VAIO Link Service Guarantee 1 year guaran...

Page 106: ...pter 1 7 kg 2 1 kg Operating Temperature 5 C t 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Storage Temperature 20 C t 60 C Temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Operating Humidity 20 t 80 Not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 29 C Storage Humidity 10 t 90 Not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 60 C hygrometer reading of l...

Page 107: ... 15 28 inserting 18 inserting into battery bay 18 loading 18 rechargeable 17 brightness adjusting 22 30 built in speakers See also speakers 30 buttons left 15 right 15 Start Windows 98 23 C cables floppy disk drive 13 phone 13 power cord 17 video 13 cameras digital video recorder 66 canceling commands 26 Caps Lock 15 indicator light 29 CD drive tray troubleshooting 81 CD ROM discs cleaning 101 han...

Page 108: ...y 16 DC In 14 17 i LINK 14 infrared 13 48 keyboard 15 microphone 14 monitor 56 Serial port 56 USB 13 56 Correction keys 26 correction keys 26 Ctrl key 26 cursor movement keys 26 Customer Service Guide 73 customer support 74 See also VAIO Link 7 D DC In 14 17 digital still camera 48 digital video camera 66 diskettes ejecting 40 handling 100 inserting into drive 39 troubleshooting 81 drives floppy d...

Page 109: ...s indicator light 15 headphone 13 Help Mouseware 37 online 74 I i LINK 14 66 IEEE1394 14 66 Indicator lights 28 indicator lights battery 15 28 Caps Lock 15 29 hard drive 15 Num Lock 15 28 power 15 Scroll Lock 15 29 infrared communication devices 48 other computers 48 infrared port 13 48 infrared transmission active distance 49 troubleshooting 49 Insert key 26 inserting battery pack 18 diskettes in...

Page 110: ...56 connecting 61 mouse troubleshooting 78 Mouse Properties screen 37 N Navigation keys 25 navigation keys 26 network connecting 44 Notebook Computer 13 Num Lock 15 indicator light 28 numeric keypad area 25 O online help 74 operator keys 26 P packing list 73 PC card 85 release button 44 54 slot protector 44 slots 14 44 troubleshooting 85 PC card modem 54 phone cable 13 connecting line 54 power 28 c...

Page 111: ...0 right button 15 S Scroll Lock 15 indicator light 29 selecting power source 18 Serial connector 56 Shift key 27 Shut Down Windows dialog box 23 Smart Connect 47 Software guide 73 Sony e mail support service 74 Speakers volume 30 speakers external 70 switching 30 troubleshooting 82 Start button 23 starting computer 22 startup problems 23 System and Application Recovery CD 87 System Hibernation mod...

Page 112: ...nector 13 56 72 V VAIO Link 74 response center 74 software 74 ventilation 100 video cable 13 video camera 66 Video Standby mode 31 W weight saver 13 Windows 98 Control Panel 49 key 26 Start button 23 taskbar 23 78 Windows 98 key combinations 27 Last revision 1 24 00 ...

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