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Your notebook and its accessories

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pointing stick covers

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product recovery CD-ROMs

Summary of Contents for Vaio PCG-C1VFK

Page 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G C 1 V F K P C G C 1 V F L K ...

Page 2: ...ers Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engeneering or dissambly is prohibited Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The ...

Page 3: ...y has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system ...

Page 4: ...ngs General Opening the unit for whatever reason could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO notebook to rain or moisture Avoid using the modem during a storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of...

Page 5: ...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 Hard disk drive The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive They can erase the data on the hard drive and cau...

Page 6: ...ives 93 68 EEC CE Marking Directive 1999 5 EC radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use in following areas residential commercial and light industrial This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 metres 9 8 feet ...

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

Page 8: ... games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy the speakers to listen to audio and video CDs Interconnectivity Your computer has Memory StickTM and i LINKTM functionalities Memory Stick is Sony s new universal storage medium i LINK is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data Windows Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Communications Access popu...

Page 9: ...s explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting Help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips Precautions provides facts and advice about using your notebook Specifications provides details on your computer drivers and accessories 2 Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the Sony applica...

Page 10: ...l for more information on Windows Your notebook and its accessories Remove the following hardware items from the box 1 main unit 6 documentation pack 2 rechargeable battery pack 7 display adapter 3 AC adapter 8 AV cable 4 power cord 9 pointing stick covers 5 product recovery CD ROMs ...

Page 11: ...f you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your f...

Page 12: ... 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 Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance...

Page 13: ... Locating controls and connectors Right AC adapter mains connector and power cord hazardous voltage according to EN 60950 All connectors for this notebook are selv Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN 60950 1 AV out connector page 49 5 DC In page 17 2 headphone connector page 51 6 Mini VGA out connector page 47 3 microphone connector page 52 7 Jog Dial page 31 4 USB connector page 53 ...

Page 14: ... There 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 61 4 RELEASE button page 36 2 PC Card slot page 35 5 ventilation slot 3 MagicGate Memory Stick slot page 37 ...

Page 15: ...crophone page 52 10 Scroll Lock indicator page 27 3 Bluetooth power button page 59 11 power button page 21 4 pointing device page 29 12 capture button page 42 5 speaker page 26 13 power indicator page 27 6 left center right buttons page 29 14 battery indicator page 27 7 MagicGate Memory Stick indicator page 37 15 hard disk drive indicator page 27 8 Num Lock indicator page 27 16 Bluetooth indicator...

Page 16: ...y Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 16 n N Bottom 1 MagicGate Memory Stick slot window page 37 2 battery release lever page 18 3 reset switch 4 battery connector page 18 5 battery lock lever page 18 ...

Page 17: ...proceed as follows 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily acces...

Page 18: ...f 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 battery pack inserted in the battery ba...

Page 19: ...light turns off This process takes approximately one and a half hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour 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 battery indicator li...

Page 20: ... time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Slide the release lever 1 to the Unlock position and slide the ba...

Page 21: ...puter 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 hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds the computer will turn off Do not grab the camera lens when opening the cover you may b...

Page 22: ... sure that the tabs on both sides of the display panel click into the grabs Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents If you are unable to shut down your computer close all software in use remove the PC Cards if inserted disconnect any USB devices Then press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time the Task Manager appears allowing you to close open applications and to shut down the co...

Page 23: ...antee Protect your investment See the Guarantee sheet for the terms and conditions and refer to your Customer Service Guide for more information To register your Sony Notebook proceed as follows 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 p...

Page 24: ...ook 24 n N Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific notebook related tasks Keys Descriptions Escape key 1 The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands ...

Page 25: ...a shortcut menu pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Numeric keypad area 8 Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator illuminates Operato...

Page 26: ...folder This is equivalent to selecting Search and then For files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computer 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 Insert Displays the System Properties w...

Page 27: ...ory Stick Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on The Memory Stick 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 letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when...

Page 28: ...ightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Fn F7 switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD external display connected to the Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Fn F8 switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD and both LCD and TV Fn F12 Hibernate mode Provides for the lowest le...

Page 29: ... 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 position the pointer on an item or object While holding th...

Page 30: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 30 n N Replacing the pointing stick cover You can remove the cover 1 and replace it with an additional stick cover supplied with your computer ...

Page 31: ...our notebook 31 n N Using Jog Dial Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial 1 on the right side of your computer You can turn 2 and or press 3 the Jog Dial to scroll the window select a software adjust the internal speaker volume etc ...

Page 32: ...s next to an item in the Jog Dial window you can display a submenu for that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial The Jog Dial window switches to Guide mode when you start an application and its window becomes active Depending on the application the Jog Dial window displays different commands that you can select or execute by rotating or pressing the Jog Dial You can adjust the size of th...

Page 33: ...ress the Jog Dial while pressing the Ctrl key to switch to Launcher mode 2 Turn the Jog Dial to select an item then press the Jog Dial The Jog Dial window switches to Guide mode and shows the Jog Dial function 3 Turn or press the Jog Dial to use the Jog Dial function 4 To select another item switch to Launcher mode and repeat this procedure ...

Page 34: ... 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 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 ...

Page 35: ...ce Manager tab in the System Properties dialog 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 card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more in...

Page 36: ...ng the device can be safely removed from the system 4 Click OK 5 Click Close to close the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box 6 Eject the PC Card release button 1 and then press it to eject the card 7 Gently press the card and pull it out While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended to remove the card when yo...

Page 37: ... back up important data Only the MagicGate Memory Stick can be used with copyright protected data like music To avoid damaging data Do not remove a Memory Stick or turn off the power while the access light is on Do not use Memory Sticks in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach ...

Page 38: ...y an image on to an MG Memory Stick that already contains music What is MagicGate MagicGate is copyright protection that consists of authentification and encryption technology Authentification technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or p...

Page 39: ...con in My Computer on the desktop proceed as follows 1 Go to Control Panel 2 Double click the System icon 3 Click Hardware then Device Manager 4 Select the device 5 Click Action and then Scan for hardware changes Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction and turn the label side down when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick do ...

Page 40: ...not remove a Memory Stick when the Memory Stick access light is on Large image files require more time to store on a Memory Stick so always check the Memory Stick access indicator and make sure that it is off before you remove the Memory Stick Write protecting a Memory Stick Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting...

Page 41: ...ing Memory Stick Formatter refer to the help files To format a Memory Stick proceed as follows 1 Insert the Memory Stick into the notebook 2 Click the Start button point to Programs click Memory Stick Utility and then click Memory Stick Formatter 3 Click Start Formatter Memory Stick Formatter starts If you format a Memory Stick that already contains data all the data including music data will be e...

Page 42: ...amera You can use the camera to shoot still images and record video clips Capturing still images To capture a still image proceed as follows 1 Press the Capture button 1 The Smart Capture application starts 2 Select Still Viewer Movie Player from the application list 3 Select STILL with the Capture mode button The Finder window appears ...

Page 43: ...he mirror mode to take a still image of yourself A mirror image appears in the finder window of the display while shooting However after capturing a normal image appears You can capture the following still images sizes 640 x 480 320 x 240 160 x 120 and 80 x 60 You cannot detach the camera Smart Capture is not available while another software that uses the built in camera is in use Close this softw...

Page 44: ...w 7 percent regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls to 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...

Page 45: ...ss Fn F12 Or Use the PowerPanel utility To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disk Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibe...

Page 46: ...ftware on your Sony Notebook user guide Connecting an external display page 47 Connecting external speakers page 51 Connecting an external microphone page 52 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 53 Using a CD ROM drive page 57 Connecting a printer page 58 Connecting a Bluetooth device to your notebook page 59 Connecting an i LINK device page 61 The Bluetooth availability depends on th...

Page 47: ...Guide Connecting peripheral devices 47 n N Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your notebook For example you can use your computer with the following devices Computer display TV Projector ...

Page 48: ...ok s mini VGA Out connector and the display cable to the VGA Out connector of the display adapter 2 If necessary plug one end of the display power cord 2 into the display and the other end 3 into an AC outlet 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 on all peripherals ...

Page 49: ...nnect a TV to your notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug the supplied AV cable 1 into the computer s AV out connector yellow 2 Plug the three pin jack of the AV cable to the TV as shown below 640x480 dots of your computer screen will be displayed on TV The rest can be seen by scrolling T ...

Page 50: ...ws 1 Plug the display adapter 1 into the computer s mini VGA Out connector and the display signal cable 2 to the VGA Out connector of the display adapter 2 Plug the speaker audio cable 3 into the earphone connector identified by the symbol 3 Plug the microphone cable into the microphone connector identified by the the symbol ...

Page 51: ...nnect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the earphone connector 2 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the external speaker 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place diskettes on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes ...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...d to it make sure that a device is connected to the USB hub If you encounter problems booting when a USB hub is connected to your notebook unplug the hub and reboot 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 preins...

Page 54: ...ou can connect a floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your computer Connecting the floppy disk drive To connect the 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 55: ...skette To remove a diskette proceed as follows When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator 2 turns off and then press the Eject button 1 to remove the diskette Before pressing the Eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the diskette does not come out by pressing the Eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the Eject but...

Page 56: ... off and then unplug the USB cable from the computer If the floppy disk drive is not removed properly your system may crash and you may lose data that you did not save before If your computer is off you can directly unplug the USB cable from the computer To carry your floppy disk drive when you have finished using it fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk dr...

Page 57: ...f you unplug the CD ROM drive from the computer when turned on your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save before If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions To remove the CD ROM drive proceed as follows 1 Double click in the taskbar The Unplug or Eject Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop The Stop...

Page 58: ...tible with your version of Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows Plug an optional USB printer cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the symbol on your computer and printer Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Sony Notebook Setup software Turn off your computer and the printer unplug the AC adapter an...

Page 59: ...njunction with the BlueSpace software The 2 4 GHz band which Bluetooth devices or wireless 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 However communication speed and distances can be inferior Interference from other devices may also stop communications The Bluetooth functions may not w...

Page 60: ... Bluetooth device to access 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 see the BlueSpace online help The Bluet...

Page 61: ... rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device i 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 dependi...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...her VAIO computer equipped with Smart Connect connected to your computer with an i LINK cable 1 not supplied You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer 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 ...

Page 64: ...you a list of the items you find in the box and a summary of the bundled applications Online user guides on your computer s hard drive The Hardware guide explains how to use your computer connect peripheral devices It gives you a packing list and the list of specifications of your computer and accessories The Software guide lists the pre installed software titles and explains how to use the utilit...

Page 65: ...use before using the communication features described in this manual Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your notebook Many problems have simple solutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link About the computer and software page 66 About Bluetooth page 69 About the display page 71 About CD ROMs and diskettes page 72...

Page 66: ...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 start your syste...

Page 67: ...wn command does not work properly proceed as follows Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete and by choosing Shut Down If this does not work press the power switch and hold it for at least four seconds this turns off the power Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer My computer locks up If you suspect one application is locking your system yo...

Page 68: ...n its own A drift has occurred However this is not a malfunction The pointer will stabilize if you do not touch the stick for a few seconds My mouse does not work Check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse check that the appropriate driver and mouseware are properly installed The key top comes off Put it back where it was and press it until i...

Page 69: ...ot be able to use the Bluetooth function if you choose Ultimate Battery Life in PowerPanel Select another mode See the PowerPanel online help for more details The Bluetooth device with which I want to communicate cannot be found Check that the Bluetooth function of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details If the device with which you want t...

Page 70: ...r it may not be able to communicate with your notebook Check that the Bluetooth function of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details I cannot stop the Bluetooth function Press the Bluetooth power button for at least four seconds and make sure that the Bluetooth LED turns off If the above method does not work press the power switch and hold ...

Page 71: ...xternal 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 the D key twice to refresh the screen The video image on my screen is too dark If an external displ...

Page 72: ... a CD ROM disc Make sure the label of the CD is facing up If the CD requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the CD Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer for at least one hour while it is turned on My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette The diskette is write protected Dis...

Page 73: ... the active application finishes then remove the Memory Stick If the message confirms eject of the Memory Stick click OK About the MOTION EYE camera There is a vertical line when shooting a bright subject with a dark background using MOTION EYE This is a phenomenon called smear It is not a malfunction The image in the view finder of Smart Capture is rough If you are shooting a subject in rapid mov...

Page 74: ...kers are not producing sound The built in speakers may be turned off Press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press Fn F4 and then press or to increase the volume If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is...

Page 75: ...he message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power of all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection and then turn on the power ag...

Page 76: ...ntact your dealer About digital video captures and DVgate While I am recording images to a digital video device using DVgate my system displays the message Recording to DV device failed Check the power and cable connections to the DV device and try the operation again Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate som...

Page 77: ...s use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandling it is recommended that You contact your dealer to install a new memory module You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a notebook You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel Please contact VAIO Link if you need assistanc...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...e a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using 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 Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen On using power source Y...

Page 80: ...d by qualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35º...

Page 81: ...r before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer On handling diskettes Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources On handling CD ROM discs Do not touch the s...

Page 82: ...equire a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open 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 rem...

Page 83: ...inuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use 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 or s...

Page 84: ...igital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics ATI Rage Chipset with 8 MB Video RAM and 3D acclerator Sound capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Expansion capabilities One PCMCIA type II Card and Cardbus support Built in capabilities Microphone stereo speakers MOTION EYE camera pointing device Jog Dial MagicGate Memory Stick Special buttons Jog Dial Capture Bluetooth Connection capabil...

Page 85: ...uration Power Interface Battery Lithium ion Dimensions Width Height Depth 248 mm 27 mm 152 mm Weight With battery 990 g Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Operating humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 29 C Stora...

Page 86: ...n Profile Serial Port Profile Dial up Networking Profile Usable frequency band 2 4 GHz band 2 400 GHz 2 4835 GHz Bundled software BlueSpace VisualShare MOTION EYE camera 350 000 pixels square pixels Image device 1 6 inch progressive scan 350 000 pixels CCD Lens Focus distance f 2 8 mm F 2 8 mm f 39 mm translated to a 35 mm camera White balance Automatic Indoor Outdoor Hold Shutter speed Auto 1 50 ...

Page 87: ... specifications 87 n N See our special Guarantee extension conditions Specifications are subject to change without notice Captured frames 30 frames s max 320 x 240 motion JPEG 15 frames s max 640 x 480 motion JPEG Product name PCG C1VFK ...

Page 88: ...MB LCD screen 8 95 TFT display Ultra Wide XGA L2 cache memory 512 KB CPU integration MPEG MPEG 2 Digital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics ATI Rage Chipset with 8 MB Video RAM and 3D acclerator Sound capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Expansion capabilities One PCMCIA type II Card and Cardbus support Built in capabilities Microphone stereo speakers MOTION EYE camera pointing de...

Page 89: ...AIO Link Service Guarantee 1 year guarantee parts and labour Power source 16 V DC AC 100 240V Power management Energy Star compliant ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface Battery Lithium ion Dimensions Width Height Depth 248 mm 27 mm 152 mm Weight With battery 980 g Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C temperature gradien...

Page 90: ...TION EYE camera 350 000 pixels square pixels Image device 1 6 inch progressive scan 350 000 pixels CCD Lens Focus distance f 2 8 mm F 2 8 mm f 39 mm translated to a 35 mm camera White balance Automatic Indoor Outdoor Hold Shutter speed Auto 1 50 Hold Video capture format size YUY2 24 bit RGB Motion JPEG JPEG size VGA hVGA qVGA Displayed frames 30 frames s max overlay Captured frames 30 frames s ma...

Page 91: ...s left center right 15 C cable i LINK 62 microphone 52 printer 58 speaker 51 camera 62 built in 15 Caps Lock indicator 15 27 capture button 15 CD ROM drive 57 charging status 19 combination controls 26 28 connector AV out 13 battery 16 DC In 17 earphone 51 headphone 13 i LINK 14 microphone 13 52 mini VGA out 13 USB 13 copyright 2 correction keys 25 Ctrl key 25 Customer Guide 64 Customer Service Gu...

Page 92: ... 15 27 Insert key 25 J Jog Dial 13 31 K key Alt 25 application 25 Ctrl 25 Escape 24 Fn 25 28 Insert 25 Print Screen 25 Shift 25 Windows 25 26 keyboard 24 L left center right buttons 15 lever battery lock 16 battery release 16 lithium ion battery 7 M Macrovision 2 MagicGate Memory Stick slot window 16 MagicGate Memory Stick 14 MagicGate Memory Stick indicator 15 27 Memory Stick 37 inserting a 39 re...

Page 93: ...RELEASE button 14 reset switch 16 S safety information 4 Scroll Lock indicator 15 27 Shift key 25 slot PC Card 14 35 ventilation 14 slot window MagicGate Memory Stick 16 Smart Connect 63 Software guide 64 speaker 15 51 cable 51 speaker switch 28 speaker volume 28 specifications 84 88 Standby mode 28 44 switch reset 16 speaker 28 T technical specifications 84 88 troubleshooting 65 TV 47 U USB 53 US...

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