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Sony

Notebook U

er Guide

Using your notebook

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There is a ventilation slot located near the PC Card slot. Do not

cover the ventilation slot when the notebook is in use.

S400 i.LINK™ connector

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VAIO peripheral original DC connector

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PC Card slot

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Release button

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Ventilation slot

Summary of Contents for Vaio PCG-C1MHP

Page 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G C 1 M H P ...

Page 2: ... whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this ...

Page 3: ...Photoshop Elements and Adobe Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license QuickTime is registered in the U S and other countries RealPlayer is a trademark or registered trademark of RealNetworks Inc in the U S and other countries PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd Symantec Norton AntiVirus is a tra...

Page 4: ...nergy 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 uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Safety information Owner s record The serial number and model number are located on the bottom of ...

Page 5: ...ttery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning off all peripherals The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive They can erase the data on the hard disk drive and cause the c...

Page 6: ...k 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 optical instruments can cause eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to eyes do not attempt any disassembling...

Page 7: ...llowing 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 The optical disc drive is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repair and maintenance only by authorized Sony technicians ...

Page 8: ...hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery Your notebook is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime o...

Page 9: ...ications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy audio and video CDs Interconnectivity Your computer has MagicGate Memory Stick Ethernet and i LINK functionalities Memory Stick is Sony s universal storage medium i LINK is a bi directional digital interface for exchanging data Windows Your system includes the Microsoft Windows XP operating system Communications Access popular onl...

Page 10: ... as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer A Bluetooth Safety flyer applying to the Bluetooth function Online documentation 1 The Sony Notebook User 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 Memor...

Page 11: ... and power management 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 do...

Page 12: ...rdware items are in the box See the Specifications online document 1 Main unit 7 Port replicator 2 Rechargeable battery pack 8 AV cable 3 AC adapter 9 i LINK CD RW DVD ROM drive 4 Power cord 10 Phone cable 5 Product recovery CD ROMs 11 Phone plug 6 Documentation pack 12 Pointing stick covers ...

Page 13: ...f you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your f...

Page 14: ... 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 using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance ...

Page 15: ...ontrols and connectors page 15 Connecting a power source page 19 Starting your notebook page 23 Shutting down your notebook page 24 Using the keyboard page 25 Using the pointing device page 30 Using Jog Dial page 31 Using PC Cards page 40 Using Memory Stick page 42 Using the modem page 51 Using the correct phone plug page 52 Using power saving modes page 53 Using the Bluetooth functionality page 5...

Page 16: ...sing your notebook 15 n N Locating controls and connectors Right 1 Headphone connector page 65 2 Microphone connector page 66 3 Port replicator connector page 58 4 USB connector page 67 5 DC In page 19 6 Phone line jack page 51 ...

Page 17: ...e is a ventilation slot located near the PC Card slot Do not cover the ventilation slot when the notebook is in use 1 S400 i LINK connector page 72 2 VAIO peripheral original DC connector page 74 3 PC Card slot page 40 4 Release button page 40 5 Ventilation slot ...

Page 18: ...d buttons 7 MagicGate Memory Stick slot window page 42 8 MagicGate Memory Stick indicator page 42 9 Num Lock indicator page 28 10 Caps Lock indicator page 28 11 Scroll Lock indicator page 28 12 Power button page 23 13 Jog Dial page 31 14 Capture button Smart Capture Premium 15 Power indicator page 28 16 Battery indicator page 28 17 Hard disk drive indicator page 28 18 Bluetooth indicator page 28 ...

Page 19: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 18 n N Bottom 1 Battery release lever page 22 2 Battery connector page 20 3 Battery lock lever page 20 4 Reset switch ...

Page 20: ...ter 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 accessible Some models may be supplied with 2 power cords respectively for a UK and for a Continental power o...

Page 21: ...1 Move the lock lever 1 on the bottom of the computer to the Unlock position 2 Align the grooves 2 and tabs on the battery 3 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 When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a ...

Page 22: ...ok is switched off the charging process will take approximately two and a half hours 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 charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to ...

Page 23: ...ode even 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 connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack proceed as follows...

Page 24: ...f the computer until the green power indicator light 2 turns on 3 If necessary press Fn F5 to adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To increase the brightness use the up or right arrow keys To decrease use the down or left arrow keys If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will turn off Do not grab the camera lens when opening the cover you may break the ...

Page 25: ...own your computer Close all software in use If applicable remove the PC Card To do so double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Press Alt F4 and select Turn Off from the screen that appears If this does not work you can press the power button for more than four seconds This will shut down the compute...

Page 26: ...book User Guide Using your notebook 25 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 Enter 0 7 8 9 ...

Page 27: ...Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to execute 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 is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Application key 7 The Application key displays a shortcut...

Page 28: ...valent 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 clicking t...

Page 29: ...rom or written to the 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 characters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the characters appear in...

Page 30: ...lume To increase volume press Fn F4 and then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 and then or Fn F5 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Fn F7 switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD external display connected to the monitor connector and both LCD and external dis...

Page 31: ...onal stick cover supplied with your computer Action Description Point Press the stick 1 in the appropriate direction to position the pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Press the stick in the appropriate direction to positio...

Page 32: ...ser Guide Using your notebook 31 n N Using Jog Dial Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial 1 You can turn 2 and press 3 the Jog Dial to scroll the window select software adjust the internal speaker volume and so on ...

Page 33: ... and browse all the folders on your computer and open any drive folder application or document Jog Dial Setting Opens the Jog Dial Setting window See Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings page 38 PowerPanel Control your power management settings through Jog Dial Navigator VAIO Setting Select to adjust settings of the Monitor TV LCD Brightness Bass Boost Mute and Speaker Select an option and press t...

Page 34: ...bar will give you additional options Using the Indicator window This window is the initial window of Jog Dial Navigator and can be displayed on the desktop at all times You can choose to display the Indicator window on the taskbar or hide it altogether 1 Launcher button Click this button to display the Jog Dial Launcher and start up software 2 Mode button This button displays the current mode for ...

Page 35: ...LL in the Indicator window OR with the Jog Dial Navigator select SCROLL MODE from the menu displayed in the Jog Dial Navigator window Even with software applications that do not support other Jog Dial Navigator functions you can still scroll 3 LCD area This area displays information about Jog Dial Navigator The information displayed depends on the mode and software in use 4 Close button Click this...

Page 36: ...isplays items such as menus and file names which you can select with the Jog Dial Navigator Jog Dial Guide Displays the operation guide for the Jog Dial Navigator If the software supports both display formats you can switch between the two If you select the folder icon on the left edge of the Jog Dial Navigator window you can move down a level or switch to the Guide display format A Shift indicato...

Page 37: ... Description Turn the Jog Dial Scrolls the window vertically When several windows are displayed 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 and the Jog Dial Minimizes the size of the active window Press both Alt and the Jog Dial again to return to its normal size Press Shift and the Jog Dial...

Page 38: ...og Dial Launcher window appears Rotate the Jog Dial up and down to view the software applications and utilities on your computer To launch an application make sure it is selected and press the Jog Dial With some folders you will then get to a submenu Again rotate the Jog Dial to select a feature then press to launch it Press the Back button to go back to the main menu or to close the Jog Dial Laun...

Page 39: ...n Jog Dial Setting To display the Jog Dial Setting dialog box proceed as follows Right click the Indicator window or the Jog Dial Navigator icon in the taskbar and select Jog Dial Setting from the menu OR Double click Jog Dial Navigator in the Control Panel classic view OR Click Start All Programs Jog Dial Navigator then Jog Dial Setting The Jog Dial Setting window appears ...

Page 40: ... to set the scroll range Handling menu or dialog box by Jog Dial You must reboot Windows When this is selected you can operate both pop up menus and dialog boxes with Jog Dial This setting is enabled after you reboot your computer Select JogScript file This specifies the location and name of JogScript files Display Sound tab This sets the sound effects for the Jog Dial window display and Jog Dial ...

Page 41: ...r dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage 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...

Page 42: ... appears confirming the device can be safely removed from the system 4 Push the PC Card release button 1 and then press it again to eject the card 5 Gently pull the card out 6 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card when ...

Page 43: ...e 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 generic Memory Stick coloured blue The MagicGate Memory Stick coloured white You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website http www sonystyle europe com or f...

Page 44: ...ust structure of the stick gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices Durability the same Memory Stick can be used tens of thousands of times Forward compatibility the Memory Stick s current format is designed to be compatible with future products and higher capacity Memory Sticks The future of Memory Stick Memory Stick s potential is virtually unlimited with the number of compatible pr...

Page 45: ... you 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 ...

Page 46: ...ic 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 further distinguish a MagicGate Memory Stick from a generic one look for the logo printed on it a protruding dot located on the back MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that c...

Page 47: ...nd playback on other Magic Gate equipped devices and media Copyright protection People who create artistic works such as music are entitled to a copyright meaning that they have exclusive rights to dictate how their work is used When they are created artistic works are automatically protected by a copyright without having to submit notification or registration and may not be used without the permi...

Page 48: ...can currently use Memory Sticks with the following Sony products Visual Cybershot digital camera Mavica digital camera PC TRV and VX series digital video cameras LC data projector Audio MS Walkman MS Hi fi system Network Walkmans Voice recorders Other VAIO notebooks VAIO desktops CLIE Handheld Entertainment Organiser Sony mobile phones Digital printers AIBO the Sony Entertainment Robot To find out...

Page 49: ...valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick The 128 MB Memory Stick has a vertical lock LOCK LOCK LOCK ...

Page 50: ...When the Memory Stick is connected properly you can see its contents by clicking the Removable Disk icon in My Computer If you cannot find the Removable Disk icon in My Computer proceed as follows 1 Go to Control Panel 2 Click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click the System icon 4 Click Hardware then Device Manager 5 Select the device 6 Click Action and then Scan for hardware changes ...

Page 51: ... as follows 1 Make sure the access light is off and gently press the Memory Stick inwards 2 When it comes out pull it out The Memory Stick window closes automatically when you remove the Memory Stick 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 To prevent the possible loss of data do not re...

Page 52: ...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 Frequency signalling tone dialling is supported Before using the modem you will need to sel...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged 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 ...

Page 55: ...atively Click Start and then Turn Off Computer In the Turn off computer screen hold down the Shift key and press Hibernate To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes...

Page 56: ...s LAN devices use is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wavelength Communication speed and distances can be inferior to the standard values Interference from other devices may also stop communications The Bluetooth modem station PCGA BM1 software is available on your notebook s hard drive so you do not have...

Page 57: ...on you can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth device from accessing your notebook The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common Passkey should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to reenter the Passkey You can change your settings in order not to be discovered by other Bluetooth devices or you can set a limit For more information se...

Page 58: ...als Connecting a port replicator page 58 Connecting an external display page 61 Connecting external speakers page 65 Connecting an external microphone page 66 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 67 Connecting a printer page 71 Connecting an i LINK device page 72 Connecting to a network LAN page 77 Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB device...

Page 59: ...supports the use of a bundled port replicator Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as an external display 1 A V IN connector page 63 2 A V OUT connector page 63 3 USB port page 67 4 Ethernet connector network page 77 5 Monitor VGA connector page 61 ...

Page 60: ... the port replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Open the port replicator connector 1 2 Connect the port replicator plug into the port replicator connector If you cannot use the connectors on the port replicator shut down the computer and restart it ...

Page 61: ...isconnecting your computer from the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the port replicator plug 1 from the port replicator connector by pressing its sides 2 Close the port replicator connector cover ...

Page 62: ...ces 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 to set up a virtual...

Page 63: ... to your notebook To connect a computer display monitor proceed as follows 1 Plug the supplied port replicator into the notebook s port replicator connector 1 2 Plug the display cable into the port replicator s monitor VGA connector 2 3 If necessary plug one end of the display power cord 3 into the display and the other end 4 into an AC outlet ...

Page 64: ...If you insert a DVD in your DVD ROM drive to watch a video on your TV the Fn F8 key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV Solution 1 Eject your DVD from your computer 2 Once the DVD is ejected toggle between your LCD and your TV with the combination Fn F8 Your image displays now on both LCD and TV Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software If the display...

Page 65: ... display signal cable 1 into the VGA Out connector of the port replicator 3 Plug the speaker audio cable 2 into the earphone connector identified by symbol 4 Plug the microphone cable into the microphone connector identified by the symbol 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 ...

Page 66: ...one connector 2 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the external speaker 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place diskettes on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes Do not connect an external speaker to the AV Out connector but to the headphone connector It will not ...

Page 67: ...ternal microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you can also 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 68: ...own the computer You may need to install software device drivers supplied with your USB device before using the USB device Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse proceed as follows Plug the USB cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the symbol You can connect the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series As the driver for this mouse is preinstalled on your computer you can use the mo...

Page 69: ...e You can connect a floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your computer Connecting a floppy disk drive To connect a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows Plug the floppy disk drive cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the symbol The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up ...

Page 70: ... drive 2 until it clicks into place Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk proceed as follows When you have finished using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off Do not press the eject button while the LED indicator is on It may damage the f...

Page 71: ...f you can directly unplug the USB cable from the computer 2 If your computer is on wait until the LED indicator turns off and double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar 3 Select the floppy disk drive and click Stop 4 Click OK 5 When you see the message Safe to Remove Hardware you can unplug the USB cable from the computer To carry your floppy disk drive when you have finished usin...

Page 72: ...USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug an optional USB printer cable 1 into the USB connector on your notebook A USB connector 2 is identified by the symbol on your computer and printer 2 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Device Manager Start Control Panel double click System icon select Hardware tab click Dev...

Page 73: ...LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK ...

Page 74: ...deo camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory ...

Page 75: ...uter Connecting an i LINK CD RW DVD ROM drive You can connect the bundled i LINK CD RW DVD ROM drive to your computer Next to your computer s S400 i LINK connector is a VAIO peripheral original connector The i LINK drive s original cable has a two pin plug that has to be connected into both the S400 i LINK connector and the VAIO peripheral original connector To connect the i LINK CD RW DVD ROM dri...

Page 76: ...cs because they may cause the system to become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Region codes indicators are labeled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or All this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot pl...

Page 77: ...Do not use discs with any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the CD RW drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc For best results use the CD R...

Page 78: ...X type networks via an Ethernet 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 the Ethernet network connector ...

Page 79: ...ok and how to setup your notebook A Customer Guide where you will 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 A Bluetooth Safety flyer applying to the Bluetooth function Online user guides on your hard disk drive 1 The Sony Notebook User ...

Page 80: ...t enjoyment out of your photographs taken with a digital camera Using BlueSpace explains how to communicate wireless over short distances Customizing your notebook explains how to set your system and power management 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 Pr...

Page 81: ...pre installed software contain instructions on using the software VAIO Link website if you have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO Link web site 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 an...

Page 82: ...stions before contacting VAIO Link About the computer and software page 82 About the Bluetooth technology page 86 About the display page 89 About CD ROMs and diskettes page 90 About the MOTION EYE camera page 93 About sound page 94 About the modem page 96 About peripherals page 97 About USB devices page 99 About digital video captures and DVgate page 100 About power management page 100 About i LIN...

Page 83: ...orks If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that you have switched to the external display and that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn it on When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not be able to ...

Page 84: ...not shut down You are recommended to shut down your computer using the Turn Off command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Turn Off command does not work properly proceed as follows Press Ctrl Alt Delete If you have not changed the default settings you will enter the Task Manager where you can close any application th...

Page 85: ...ton 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 shut down the computer by pressing Alt F4 and clicking Turn Off in the Turn off computer screen My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Make sure the software is compatible with your equip...

Page 86: ...etting help 85 n N The key top comes off Put it back where it was and press it until it clicks 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 ...

Page 87: ...her mode See the PowerPanel online help for more details No Bluetooth communication is available When the connection to other devices is established you have to check if your device role is Master If the role is Slave it will not be possible to communicate with other devices To check if your device role is Master proceed as follows 1 In the BlueSpace window click the Setup button displayed above y...

Page 88: ... communicate with your notebook The data transfer rate is slow The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices but also on the radio wave quality the operating system or the software used Try to move your notebook or try to place the two devices closer I cannot communicate with the other device although the distance between both devices is within 100 me...

Page 89: ... above method does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power I cannot connect to another Bluetooth device using services provided by another Bluetooth device You can connect to another Bluetooth device only by using the services provided by your notebook See BlueSpace help and the other Bluetooth device s manual for details ...

Page 90: ...y be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image The window I have just closed continues to appear on my LCD Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen The video image on my screen is too dark If an exter...

Page 91: ...tware is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least 1 hour before turning it on I cannot play a DVD ROM If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD ROM you are trying to play is incompat...

Page 92: ...ng you from playing certain DVDs when it is activated On your computer the default DVD region code is 2 Do not change this setting using the Region Code Change function in Windows or using any other software applications System malfunctions originating from the user changing the DVD region code are beyond the scope of your warranty and will result in service charges for repair Why does my CD RW dr...

Page 93: ...ok is turned on The CD writing application software may be stopping the disc from being ejected The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up The disc may be scratched Place another disc to see if that is the reason There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour M...

Page 94: ...or green noises may occur if the captured images include dark parts Check that the lens of the MOTION EYE is clean Use the focus ring to adjust There are picture gaps and sound gaps when importing video images Gaps may occur based on the effect settings in Smart Capture Premium The MOTION EYE does not show any images Check that other software such as Smart Capture Premium does not use the MOTION E...

Page 95: ...at the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If batteries power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable or a set of headphones to the headphone connector disconnect the cable My microphone does not work If you are using an external micropho...

Page 96: ...dit Create Profiles from the menu The Profile Editor window appears 2 Click the profile you want to select on the left of the screen Maximum Battery Life is automatically selected when your computer uses the battery 3 Double click CPU Control Performance or Adaptive or Battery Life on the right of the screen The CPU Control list appears with a check mark on the current setting 4 Click Performance ...

Page 97: ...untry you are dialing from My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialing mode may be incompatible with your telephone line 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 ma...

Page 98: ...xport in DVgate motion if problems occur with third party cameras You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables as using other brands may cause problems with the i LINK devices I cannot export images taken with my computer to a DV device If you are not able to export images taken with your computer to a DV device using the preinstalled MovieShaker or DVgate software proceed as follows 1 ...

Page 99: ... Check the cable to see if you do not have missing or bend pins Try a printer self test if available to see if the printer itself is still functioning properly For more information please consult the manual supplied with your printer Some printers have a specific installation procedure Please check the manual supplied with your printer When I remove the Memory Stick an error message appears Insert...

Page 100: ... tray and click Edit Create Profiles from the menu The Profile Editor window appears 2 Double click CPU Control Performance or Adaptive or Battery Life on the right of the screen The CPU Control list appears with a check mark on the current setting 3 Click Performance or Battery Life Select Performance if you use applications that take much of the CPU 4 From the File menu click Save 5 From the Fil...

Page 101: ...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 power state To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability ...

Page 102: ...een two VAIO computers Disconnect then reconnect the i LINK cable If you still have no connection after waiting for a while restart both computers If either 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 ...

Page 103: ...if you need assistance Adding and removing memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook For memory upgrades use only PC100 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMMs Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory expansion board ensure the following Handle the memory module gently The procedures described in this document assum...

Page 104: ...t it from electrostatic discharge Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration 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 Be careful when adding memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memor...

Page 105: ...move the memory module touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body 6 Remove the memory module Carefully push the release tabs on either end of the memory module at the same time 1 Pull out the memory module in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Put the memory cover back on securely and replace the screw Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw...

Page 106: ...move the screws 4 Unscrew the screw at the bottom of your computer Use a precision Phillips screwdriver that matches the size of the screw head 5 Before you remove the module from its package touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body 6 Remove the module from its protective package 7 Install the memory module by holding the module edge connector...

Page 107: ...iver to tighten the screw Viewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to Sony Notebook Setup via the Start menu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 3 In the About this Computer tab you can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the notebook ...

Page 108: ...e To replace a key top proceed as follows 1 Remove the wire 1 under the key top if necessary 2 Insert each side of the wire into one hook 2 3 Make sure the center of the key top is aligned with the center underneath and press the key top until it fits Enter key Space key Do not take off the key top intentionally It may cause malfunction Handle the key top with care your computer may be damaged if ...

Page 109: ...hard disk page 109 On handling the LCD screen page 109 On using power source page 110 On handling your notebook page 110 On handling diskettes page 112 On handling CD ROMs page 112 On using the battery pack page 113 On using earphones page 113 On handling the Memory Stick page 114 ...

Page 110: ...tart 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 cannot be restored On handling the LCD screen Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction Using ...

Page 111: ...Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter Do not use any other AC adapter On handling your notebook Clean with a soft dry cloth or a ...

Page 112: ...ause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with a private branch exchange PBX If the computer is brought di...

Page 113: ...d errors Always hold the disc by its edge and its central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc ...

Page 114: ...en or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced You do not need...

Page 115: ...h the Memory Stick 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 Memory Sticks get wet Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight ...

Page 116: ...CPI 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 recovery CD ROM CD...

Page 117: ...tional 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 Video Disc A type of read only CD with a minimum capacity of 4 7 GB maximum capacity can reach 17 GB ...

Page 118: ...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 119: ...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 120: ... 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 121: ...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 122: ...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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