Sony VAIO PCG-F610 User Manual Download

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Using the Floppy Disk Drive

The computer comes with a floppy disk drive.*

To insert a diskette

Hold the diskette with the label side facing up.

Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place.

To remove a diskette

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When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator light
turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette.

* Sony recommends leaving the floppy disk drive in the drive bay at all times. If debris or other for-

eign objects enter the drive bay, the unit may be damaged.

Do not press the Eject button when the LED indicator is turned on. Otherwise, data
may be lost. Do not remove floppy disk drive. Critical data loss may occur

Floppy disk drive

Diskette

Eject button

LED indicator

Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-F610

Page 1: ...PCG F610 PCG F630 Printed in USA 4 650 597 11 2000 Sony Electronics Inc www sony com VAIO Notebook User Guide ...

Page 2: ...VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG F610 F630 ...

Page 3: ...vice providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation 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 throu...

Page 4: ...ak in the vicinity of the leak A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible WARNING To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Refer servicing t...

Page 5: ...limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no gua...

Page 6: ...approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with non compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and ground...

Page 7: ...e necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment please contact 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 or write to the Sony Customer Information Center One Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 for repair and or warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you remove the equipmen...

Page 8: ...ng lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommagées Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie ...

Page 9: ...cation of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 3 AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L étiquette d Industrie Canada ...

Page 10: ...as AVIS L indice d équivalence de la sonnerie IES assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface La terminaison d une interface téléphonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs à la seule condition que la somme d indices d équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n excède pas 5 L indice d équiva...

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Page 12: ...om 10 Connecting a Power Source 11 Using the AC Adapter 11 Using Battery Power 12 Starting Your Computer 16 Shutting Down Your Computer 17 Registering Your Computer 18 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software 19 Using the Keyboard 20 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key 21 Indicators 22 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key 23 Using the Touchpad 24 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 25...

Page 13: ...kers 45 Connecting an External Microphone 46 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder 48 i LINK cables 49 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 50 About the Software on Your Notebook 52 About Your Recovery CDs 55 Software Instructions 56 Movie Shaker 56 Create a Movie using Shaker 56 For Answers to Your Software Questions 59 Sony Service Center 60 Troubleshooting 61 Common Problems 61 Pow...

Page 14: ...Your Computer Does Not Start 73 DVgate and Digital Video Captures 74 Switching Between NTSC and PAL Standards 74 Applications That Use the TWAIN Driver 75 Using the Touchpad 75 Hardware Temperature 75 Notes on Setup 75 Handling Your Notebook 76 Adding Memory 77 Specifications 80 Index 83 ...

Page 15: ...Notebook User Guide xiv ...

Page 16: ...le battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Sony audio and video quality High quality MPEG1 and MPEG2 video which supports full screen display and enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy the stereo speakers or use headphones not supplied to listen to audio and video CDs For a complete descriptio...

Page 17: ...atures CD ROM PCG F610 only Your system comes equipped with a built in 24X max CD ROM drive DVD ROM PCG F630 only Your system comes equipped with a built in 8X max DVD ROM drive Data on a CD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 10 3X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 17 2X or 258...

Page 18: ...puter find help and solve common problems It also includes product specifications The Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Software CDs Microsoft Word 2000 Other Packet containing special product offers AC adapter Power cord Main unit Rechargeable batter...

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Page 20: ... 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 tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or ...

Page 21: ...n 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 Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are ...

Page 22: ...CG F630 or CD ROM PCG F610 drive Locating Controls and Connectors Front LCD Liquid Crystal Display screen page 23 Battery indicator pages 13 22 Speakers pages 23 45 Hard disk drive indicator page 22 Keyboard page 20 Num Lock indicator page 22 Touchpad page 24 Caps Lock indicator page 22 Left right buttons page 24 Scroll Lock indicator page 22 Power indicator page 10 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 ...

Page 23: ...Notebook User Guide 8 Left S400 i LINK connector page 48 PC card slots page 29 Headphone connector pages 42 45 Battery bay page 12 Microphone connector pages 42 46 1 4 2 i 5 3 m ...

Page 24: ...t Power button page 16 Floppy disk drive page 25 Always leave the floppy disk drive in the drive bay If debris or other foreign objects enter the drive bay the unit may be damaged CD ROM drive PCG F610 or DVD ROM drive PCG F630 page 26 1 3 2 ...

Page 25: ...ge 40 There is a ventilation slot located between the USB connector and the DC In connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on Port replicator connector cover pages 37 39 Tilt stands Floppy disk drive bay RELEASE lever Always leave the floppy disk drive in the drive bay If debris or other foreign objects enter the drive bay the unit may be damaged cover 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 1 3 2 ...

Page 26: ...th other power consuming equipment such as a copy machine or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm 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 ...

Page 27: ...nsert the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks To charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting an...

Page 28: ...pproximately two hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour Battery Indicator Meaning 1 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the left side of the computer Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer i...

Page 29: ...o AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator start...

Page 30: ... away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be r...

Page 31: ...e brightness press shift Fn F5 To increase brightness press Fn F5 Windows Me only When starting your notebook for the first time the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear Please select OK to begin initial setup If you do not execute the initial setup you cannot use part of VAIO original hardware functions such as scroll function of touchpad If you hold the power button in the On position for mor...

Page 32: ...is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate 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 manufactur...

Page 33: ...follow these steps to use your notebook s online registration service 1 Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Press the Tab key to move from box to box 3 Click the Next button to advance to the next form 4 Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer au...

Page 34: ...l click view all Control Panel options 2 Click UI Design Selector 3 Click or and select the desired design 4 Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window To try another selection click or Then click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the window design of your Sony software window design displays Note Yo...

Page 35: ...n the screen Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to ...

Page 36: ...ation with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 23 Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Combination Function F1 Displays Windows Help Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar E Displays Windows Explorer F Displays the Wi...

Page 37: ...e Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on Light On Off Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Letters appear in lower case as you type unless you h...

Page 38: ...eturn system to its original state use the power button to turn on power Fn F3 Mute On Off Toggles the built in speaker off and on Fn F7 Switch to the external monitor LCD Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Fn F5 increases brightness of LCD display Fn Shift F5 Decreases brightness of LCD display Fn F4 Increases volume Fn Sh...

Page 39: ... menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Help for information on touchpad features such as clicking both butt...

Page 40: ...using the diskette wait until the LED indicator light turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Sony recommends leaving the floppy disk drive in the drive bay at all times If debris or other for eign objects enter the drive bay the unit may be damaged Do not press the Eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost Do not remove floppy disk drive ...

Page 41: ...ct button to open the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive The tray slides out 3 Place a CD ROM or DVD ROM in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place When the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode you cannot insert a disc You can play both CDs and DVDs with your DVD ROM drive PCG F630 Eject button Label side facing up ...

Page 42: ...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 is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers If you d...

Page 43: ... to Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Double click the Display icon The Display Properties window appears 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Click the Advanced button The Trident CyberBlade i7 AGP Properties window appears 5 Click the Memory tab 6 Select the video memory size that you want to set Click OK 7 When the Warning Message appears Click OK to restart the computer If yo...

Page 44: ...e computer 2 Remove the PC card slot protector When you use a Type III PC card you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors Warning When using a PC card with a head that sticks out of the slot Wireless LAN cards etc do not move your computer with the PC card inserted Once a PC card is inserted do not add any force to the PC card such as touching the head of a PC card when you...

Page 45: ... force a card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on use For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and Hibernation mode while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to yo...

Page 46: ... may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card 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 Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall i...

Page 47: ...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 Standby Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The umber power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode Press the power button and release it immediately To return to normal mode Press the...

Page 48: ... previous state Time to return to Normal mode Standby requires less time to return to normal mode than Hibernation Power consumption Standby uses more power than Hibernation Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off When returning from Hibernation mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold for ...

Page 49: ...mouse or keyboard page 44 External speakers page 45 External microphone page 46 Digital video camera recorder page 48 Universal Serial Bus USB device page 50 Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals You do not need to turn off your computer to connect USB devices Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all p...

Page 50: ...d use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line If the port replicator is attached ensure that the phone cable is connected to the phone line jack and not the network Ethernet jack Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result...

Page 51: ... 50 Monitor page 41 Printer page 40 Serial DC In page 11 Mouse Keyboard page 44 The port replicator can be powered only with an AC power adapter Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions When you attach your computer to the port replicator for the first time the installation of the netw...

Page 52: ... replicator connector cover open 3 Attach the bottom of the computer to the port replicator connector until it clicks 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the port replicator Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the compu...

Page 53: ...Notebook User Guide 38 The power indicator light turns green 5 Turn on the computer Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer AC adapter Power cord Port replicator connector Power Release lever ...

Page 54: ...the port replicator to disengage the computer from the port replicator 3 Lift the computer away from the port replicator 4 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your computer It is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after removing your computer from the port replicator If the cover is left open dirt may get inside and damage the computer Lever ...

Page 55: ... to locate the Printer connector Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the computer See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode see I cannot print on page 66 Printer Power cord Printer cable supplied with the printer to Printer ...

Page 56: ... of the computer If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet When you connect an external display you can toggle the display mode between the LCD on your computer and external displays To setup the external display 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Point to Settings and click Control Panel 3 Double click Display 4 Click t...

Page 57: ...ector Plug the speaker cable into this connector 3 Use the symbol to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector To connect a projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display LCD Activates your computer s LCD LCD CRT Activates your computer s LCD and an external display that is connected to the Monitor connector on your compu...

Page 58: ...he Fn F7 keys to select display See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use To Press Result Switch to an external display Fn F7 Toggles between the LCD the external display connected to the Monitor connector or both the LCD and external display Projector Power cord Audio cable not supplied RGB signal cable to Monitor to i Only LCD LCD and external disp...

Page 59: ...See Using the Keyboard on page 20 for more information on using the keyboard See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the computer Do not connect or disconnect the PS 2 device keyboard or mouse when the computer is on It may cause malfunction The Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series ...

Page 60: ...onnector 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 speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use i Speaker cable supplied with speakers t...

Page 61: ...otebook to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3 0 software preinstalled You may use an i LINK cable optional to connect the two systems and then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone See t...

Page 62: ... an i Link cable When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name The computers can be identified by this unique name when the two computers are networked together If you have previously purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that does not have the Windows Me operating system or Smart Connect 3 0 software preinstalled consult the Sony website for support options http ...

Page 63: ...nnectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more 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 i LINK connector on the computer does not supply power to external devices If the external...

Page 64: ... 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other end VMC IL4408A a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct website http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free ...

Page 65: ...rt and the other end into the USB device You can use the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series with this computer The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer Plug the USB mouse into the USB connector and restart the computer All necessary drivers will be loaded See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and use to USB device USB USB conn...

Page 66: ...Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 51 ...

Page 67: ...tore and be creative with your photos Includes built in guided activities stock photos clip art and templates to assist you America Online America Online America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with easy to use e mail manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests Compu...

Page 68: ...ntrols selected Sony devices In addition to audio video library cataloging and playlist management Media Bar software includes digital video quality control and effects features Media Bar software seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy to use software interface Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer delivers the web the way you want it It is ...

Page 69: ...n multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving users the ability to add text to any image PictureGear Sony Electronics This image management software displays images from you...

Page 70: ...ital Handycam Camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence About Your Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers Use it to restore corrupt...

Page 71: ...rmat most computers can play Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip s to the Clip tray you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30 second scene 1 Click the Shake tab 2 Select a mood...

Page 72: ... Working Panel 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel 4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips scenes Saving a Movie Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray ...

Page 73: ... you want the document to be saved 4 Click Next 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved 6 Name the file 7 Click Save Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Save movie as DV Digital Video takes the longest and Quick Save is the fastest For DV playback and smooth video playback we recommend the following resolution refresh rates 1024 768 75Hz or lower ...

Page 74: ...06 628 2746 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www att net phone 800 400 1447 e mail worldnet attmail com hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 hours M F 8 AM 1 AM ET S S 10 AM 10 PM ET Web site http help ear...

Page 75: ...Time Web site http www netscape com phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 Support from 1 888 4SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www prodigy com phone 800 213 0992 hours 7 AM 3 AM ET Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 88...

Page 76: ...rd and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting Peripheral Devices on page 34 If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came ...

Page 77: ...screen appears 4 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 5 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 6 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 7 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 8 Check that...

Page 78: ... restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support My CD ROM or DVD ROM drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on Press the Eject button on the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive If the Eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a pointed object into the hol...

Page 79: ... computer is powered by a battery check that the battery pack 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 Millennium Edition If you connect external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute but...

Page 80: ...hat line My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector See Connecting an External Microphone on page 46 for details My mouse does not work If you are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard on page 44 for details If you conne...

Page 81: ... the PC card is compatible with Windows The sound of my computer s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU fan speed See the PowerPanel Help for more information I cannot print Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures b...

Page 82: ...n Utility 3 The System Configuration Utility window appears 4 Choose the General tab and click Adanced The Advanced Troubleshooting Settings window appears 5 Verify that Deep Sleep Standby and Hibernation are enabled Restart your computer Deep Sleep Standy and Hibernation will be enable on your next startup To enable Deep Sleep check Enable Deep Sleep to enable Standby and or Hibernate features cl...

Page 83: ...r is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Q Why isn t the CD ROM drive reading a CD A After inserting a CD you must wait a few seconds for the ...

Page 84: ... Windows Me Troubleshooters Click the subject for which you want information and then answer the questions that are appropriate for your problem Q Why is my system running slowly A The speed varies depending on the number of applications that are open and running Close any applications that you are not currently using Q Why is there no sound in any application A There are independent controls for ...

Page 85: ...er without formatting the hard disk Microsoft Word 2000 must be restored from the enclosed CD ROM Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software If your hard drive is partitioned into C and D drives the computer offers you the option to reformat the drive into a single partition Microsoft Word 2000 must be restored from the enclosed CD ROM Operatin...

Page 86: ...pears 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 4 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is s...

Page 87: ...ication Recovery CD in the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Recovering Microsoft Word 2000 If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD Microsoft Word 2000 wi...

Page 88: ...xhibits unexpected behavior such as reduced video quality after returning from a reduced power consumption mode you should close that application before your computer enters a power saving mode If your battery level falls to less than 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery If Your Computer Does Not St...

Page 89: ... the time hour minute second Press Enter to move to the next item 4 Press Esc to select Exit press to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Make sure that Yes is selected and press Enter If No is selected press to select Yes 6 Select Exit Save Changes then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Make su...

Page 90: ...e Temperature The bottom panel of your computer or the AC adapter may become warm This is the result of CPU operation and does not indicate a malfunction of the computer The actual temperature varies depending on the peripherals and software you are using and the length of time that the unit is in use Notes on Setup Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators...

Page 91: ...ion cables Your computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect y...

Page 92: ... safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage memory modules and o...

Page 93: ...mory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect 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 screw at the bottom of your computer Loosen the screw with an appropriate screwdriver 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity ...

Page 94: ...odule from its packaging 3 Install the memory module 4 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer Your computer comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot To upgrade your memory you may need to remove this module from the slot before installing your upgrade memory 1 Slide the memory module into the slot 2 Press the module into place until it clicks ...

Page 95: ...ies CD ROM Wavelength 785nm laser output 3 97 µW DVD ROM Wavelength 780 nm and 650 nm laser output 30 2µW Modem V 90 K56flex technology compatible modem Expansion Capabilities Type II PC cards and Type III PC card Card Bus support Built in Capabilities Stereo speakers Touchpad Telecommunication Capabilities Data and fax send receive Connection Capabilities 2 USB ports i LINK Serial port Keyboard m...

Page 96: ...riable transfer rate ranging from 10 3X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 17 2X or 2580 kbytes s Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 1 7X at the innermost track to 4X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1392 kbytes s The average data transf...

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Page 98: ...ight status 13 indicator lights 7 13 22 inserting 12 inserting into battery bay 12 loading 12 power status 13 rechargeable 11 removing 14 built in speakers 7 See also speakers 23 buttons Eject 26 27 left 7 right 7 Start Windows 98 17 C cables phone 7 power cord 11 cameras digital video recorder 49 canceling commands 20 Caps Lock 7 indicator light 22 CD ROM DVD ROM discs ejecting 27 inserting 26 tr...

Page 99: ...PBX 36 phone line 36 port replicator 37 38 power source 11 printer 41 projector 43 USB device 51 connectors DC In 11 37 headphone 8 i LINK 8 keyboard 7 10 37 Line In 8 microphone 8 monitor 37 mouse 10 37 network 37 Printer 10 41 printer 41 Serial port 37 USB 10 37 correction keys 20 21 Ctrl key 21 cursor movement keys 21 D DC In 11 37 digital video camera 49 disconnecting port replicator 40 disket...

Page 100: ...sk drive 7 cable 7 troubleshooting 64 Fn key 21 combination commands 23 function keys 20 21 H handling 76 CD ROMs and DVD ROMs 27 handling the LCD screen 17 hard drives indicator light 7 22 installing additional 30 headphone connector 8 43 Help Mouseware 24 I i LINK 8 49 IEEE 1394 49 indicator lights 22 battery 7 13 22 Caps Lock 7 22 charge status 13 hard drive 7 22 Num Lock 7 22 Scroll Lock 7 22 ...

Page 101: ...removing 78 microphone 8 connecting 47 connector 43 troubleshooting 65 modem laws governing vi troubleshooting 64 monitor 10 37 connecting 42 connector 43 external 43 selecting 44 switching among 23 mouse connector 10 troubleshooting 65 Mouse Properties screen 24 Mouseware accessing help 24 features 24 multimedia computer display 43 multiple phone lines 36 N navigation keys 20 21 network connectin...

Page 102: ...ecting 37 41 connector 41 port 41 troubleshooting 66 Printer connector 10 37 41 projector 43 R radio interference iv rechargeable battery packs 11 12 recharging battery packs 12 Recovery CD 72 registering your computer 18 removing battery packs 14 diskettes 25 memory module 78 restoring data 72 right button 7 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock 7 indicator light 22 second battery pack 12 selecting displa...

Page 103: ...CD 70 System Suspend mode 33 T touchpad 7 24 troubleshooting 61 startup 17 61 turning on computer 16 TV interference iv U unpacking the computer 3 USB connecting 51 connector 10 37 51 mouse 51 V ventilation slot 10 video camera 49 video memory size changing 29 volume control of fan 66 troubleshooting 64 W Windows Explorer 21 Find window 21 help 21 key 21 key combinations 21 Start button 17 taskbar...

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