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Page 1: ...N Sony notebook user guide P C G F X 6 0 5 ...

Page 2: ...ts owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners 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 engineering or disassembly is prohibited Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the in...

Page 3: ...ermined 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 in which ...

Page 4: ...nnel only To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO notebook to rain or moisture Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the pow...

Page 5: ... Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Optical disc drive Misuse of the optical instruments supplied with your notebook ...

Page 6: ... 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 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 mainten...

Page 7: ...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 F or incinerate Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly Keep away from children Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery For information on changing this battery please contact VAIO Link http www vaio li...

Page 8: ...s you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy audio and video CDs Interconnectivity Your computer has Ethernet and i LINK functionalities i LINK is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data Windows Your system includes Microsoft s Windows XP Home operating system Communications Access popular online servic...

Page 9: ...ebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer applying to the modem Online documentation 1 The Hardware 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 Memory Stick Connecting Peripheral Devic...

Page 10: ...ting 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 document for details on your computer drive...

Page 11: ...n N Your notebook and its accessories The following hardware items are in the box 1 main unit 6 weight saver 2 product recovery CD ROMs 7 video cable 3 documentation pack 8 phone cable 4 AC adapter 9 power cord 5 rechargeable battery pack ...

Page 12: ...c considerations to both stationary and portable environments Positioning your computer Place the computer directly in front of 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...

Page 13: ...roper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Positioning an external display When ...

Page 14: ...ontrols and connectors page 14 Connecting a power source page 19 Starting your notebook page 27 Shutting down your notebook page 28 Using the keyboard page 29 Using the touchpad page 34 Using the CD RW DVD ROM drive page 35 Using the weight saver page 39 Using the floppy disk drive page 41 Using PC Cards page 45 Using the Memory Stick page 48 Using the modem page 57 Using power saving modes page 5...

Page 15: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 14 n N Locating controls and connectors Right 1 power button page 27 2 CD RW DVD ROM drive page 35 3 multi purpose bay page 20 page 41 ...

Page 16: ...ebook User Guide Using your notebook 15 n N Left 1 TV Out connector page 68 4 i LINK connector page 75 2 microphone connector page 71 5 PC Card slots page 45 3 headphone connector page 70 6 battery bay page 20 ...

Page 17: ... speakers page 70 3 keyboard page 29 4 touchpad page 34 5 left right buttons page 34 6 power indicators page 32 7 battery 1 and 2 indicators page 32 8 hard disk drive indicators page 32 9 Num Lock indicators page 32 10 Caps Lock indicators page 32 11 Scroll Lock indicators page 32 ...

Page 18: ...ated near the second USB connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when the computer is on 1 phone line jack page 57 5 monitor VGA connector page 65 2 USB port page 72 6 Ethernet connector page 77 3 serial connector 7 USB port page 72 4 printer connector page 73 8 DC In connector page 19 ...

Page 19: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 18 n N Bottom 1 release lever page 41 2 tilt stands page 11 ...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...e battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Inserting the battery pack To insert the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Insert the battery pack with the label facing down into the battery bay on the left side of the computer 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks When the computer is directly connected to ...

Page 22: ...Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the left side of the computer 2 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multi purpose bay on the right side of the computer 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 wh...

Page 23: ...ce When the battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode 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 co...

Page 24: ... as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Open the cover of the battery bay 3 Pull out the battery pack 4 Close the cover of the battery bay You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode ...

Page 25: ...ery indicator lights Inserting the second battery pack To insert a second battery pack proceed as follows 1 If the weight saver or the floppy disk drive is in the multi purpose bay 1 remove the device page 41 2 Insert the battery pack 2 into the multi purpose bay The battery 2 indicator light turns on 3 Attach the weight saver 3 to the computer to stabilize the battery pack 4 Slide the eject lever...

Page 26: ...ttery pack To charge the second battery pack proceed as follows 1 Keep the battery pack 1 3 in the computer while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator 2 flashes while the battery is charging 2 When the battery indicator stops flashing the battery is fully charged ...

Page 27: ... the second battery pack proceed as follows 1 Slide the eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver in the direction of arrow 1 2 Slide the release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 3 Remove the weight saver 4 Pull out the battery pack 5 Reinsert the weight saver ...

Page 28: ...ower button 2 of the computer until the green power indicator 3 light turns on 3 If necessary adjust the brightness on the LCD display To increase brightness hold down the Fn key and press F5 repeatedly To decrease brightness hold down the Fn and Shift keys and press F5 repeatedly Fn F5 is only possible if Windows is running If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer wil...

Page 29: ... are unable to shut down your computer Close all software in use Remove the PC Cards if inserted 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 the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time If you have not changed the default the Task Manager will appear Select Shut Down Turn Off Press Alt F4 t...

Page 30: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 29 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 11 12 ...

Page 31: ...y is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Numeric keypad area 7 Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light illuminates Operator keys 8 11 12 Several keys are alwa...

Page 32: ...dow to find a file or folder This is equivalent 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 windo...

Page 33: ...urn off the computer when this indicator light is on 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 letters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the cha...

Page 34: ...s the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity hold down the Fn key and press F5 repeatedly To decrease light intensity hold down the Fn and Shift keys and press F5 repeatedly You can see the brightness changing immediately on the screen 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 ...

Page 35: ...e 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 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...

Page 36: ...equipped with a CD RW DVD ROM drive To insert a disc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently ...

Page 37: ...Select the drive click the right button of your mouse and select Eject If it still does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin pointed object into the manual eject hole Using the CD RW function To burn CDs you can use CD RW and CD R discs The CD RW CD ReWriteable disc is a data memory medium that can be used to write erase and rewrite a program or other data The CD R CD Recordable disc i...

Page 38: ...peed Your VAIO notebook does not support 1x writing speed When using your software application to burn CDs be sure to exit and close all other applications Exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not put your VAIO notebook into a power saving mode while using the pre instal...

Page 39: ... you cannot play the disc on this player Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD ROM drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of the DVD ROM drive are out of warranty When a TV is connected a part of the video screen will not appear with the factory settings Adjust the display resolution to 640 x 480 When playing a DVD movie you can use the Fn F7 or Fn F8...

Page 40: ...t saver protects the multi purpose bay when it is empty To attach the weight saver proceed as follows 1 If another device is in the multi purpose bay remove it page 41 2 Pull out the guide 1 of the weight saver and slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow 2 until it clicks ...

Page 41: ...sing your notebook 40 n N To remove the weight saver proceed as follows 1 Slide the eject lever of the weight saver in the direction of arrow 1 2 Slide the release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 ...

Page 42: ...oved When you are not using it you can replace it with the bundled weight saver Removing the floppy disk drive To remove the floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Slide the release lever 1 on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the drive 2 out of the multi purpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver ...

Page 43: ... floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 If the weight saver is in the multipurpose bay 1 remove the device 3 Insert the floppy disk drive 2 into the multipurpose bay with the metallic part up 4 Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the release lever locks into place ...

Page 44: ...de Using your notebook 43 n N Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Hold the disk 1 with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the disk into the floppy disk drive 2 until it clicks into place ...

Page 45: ...Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off 2 Press the eject button 2 to remove the floppy disk Do not press the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost ...

Page 46: ...C Card into one of the PC Card slots front label facing up 2 Gently push the PC Card slot into the connector The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the system tray Some devices may not function properly if you repeat Returning to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode The computer will return to its original state if you restart it ...

Page 47: ...e 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 PC Cards if you alternate between Normal power operation and Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not ...

Page 48: ...at it pops out 8 Push the PC Card release button to eject the card 9 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 10 If the PC Card release button is still out push it back in to close the front panel cover If you unplug the PC Card from the computer when this is still turned on your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save before Before you remove the PC Card right click the PC C...

Page 49: ...the 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...

Page 50: ... 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 produ...

Page 51: ...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 voice...

Page 52: ...ollowing features 32MB 64MB and 128MB capacity versions Storage of up to 120 minutes of audio data Download and save digital music pictures movies and more Combine data files to add music 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 f...

Page 53: ...y designed to manage the digital music content downloaded to the PC from CDs the Internet and or other sources Software installed on the PC records music content in encrypted form onto the hard disk As well as allowing you to enjoy music on the PC this technology protects against unauthorized distribution on the Internet Since it is compatible with MagicGate you can use SonicStage to transfer musi...

Page 54: ...a without worrying about copyright infringement Literary works that are recorded by individuals are permitted for private usage only Compatible devices There are nearly 80 Memory Stick enabled products on the market or announced for introduction world wide ranging from camcorders and portable music players to voice recorders and many other electronic devices You can currently use Memory Sticks wit...

Page 55: ...book User Guide Using your notebook 54 n N Sony mobile phones Digital printers AIBO the Sony Entertainment Robot To find out more about the products available in your country go to http www sonystyle europe com ...

Page 56: ...the PC Card adapter into the connector 3 on your computer label facing up and push it gently 6 The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer When your Memory Stick is detected the Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the taskbar Hold the Memory Stick wi...

Page 57: ...at it pops out 8 Push the PC Card release button to eject the card 9 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 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 Write protecting a Memory Stick Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasu...

Page 58: ...be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone 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 si...

Page 59: ...low 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 Using Standby mode The computer saves the curren...

Page 60: ...computer returns to its previous state If you press the power button for longer than 4 seconds the computer will turn off When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Entering Hibernate mode with the Fn key You can choose to use the shortcuts Fn Esc or Fn F12 to enter Hibernate m...

Page 61: ...rals Connecting a port replicator page 61 Connecting an external display page 65 Connecting external speakers page 70 Connecting an external microphone page 71 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB mouse page 72 Connecting a printer page 73 Connecting an i LINK device page 75 Connecting to a network LAN page 77 Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB device...

Page 62: ...puter such as a printer or an external display The port replicator can be powered only with the AC adapter supplied with your notebook Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions 1 serial connector 5 3 USB ports page 72 2 printer connector page 73 6 mouse keyboard connector page 84 3 monitor VGA connector page 71 7 DC In connector page ...

Page 63: ... port replicator proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all peripherals 2 On the bottom of the computer lift the port replicator port cover 3 Attach the bottom of the computer to the port replicator connector until it clicks 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In 2 connector on the port replicator 3 ...

Page 64: ... you use the port replicator for the first time the installation of the network drivers starts automatically When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with the attached port replicator may cause a temporary loss of power You do not need to use the floppy disk supplied with your port replicator ...

Page 65: ...port replicator 1 to disconnect 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 To disconn...

Page 66: ...ay monitor Multimedia 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 t...

Page 67: ...Connecting a computer display To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 in the monitor VGA connector 2 on the computer 2 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 3 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet ...

Page 68: ...computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone To connect a multimedia computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 into the monitor connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug the speaker cable 3 into the headphone connector 4 on the computer 3 Plug the microphone cable 5 into the microphone connector 6 on the computer ...

Page 69: ...he power cord of the TV 5 into an AC outlet 4 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 5 Set up the TV configuration system See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use If the display resolution of your computer is more than 800 x 600 dots a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV The hidden area on your TV can be seen by moving the...

Page 70: ...e audio cable 3 not supplied into the headphone connector 4 identified by the symbol 3 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connector of the projector 5 4 Connect the power cord 6 of the projector into an AC outlet 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 the ou...

Page 71: ...nnect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphone 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 floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ...

Page 72: ...an internal microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to 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 73: ...ports at the back of your notebook and 3 USB ports at the back of the optional port replicator To connect a USB mouse proceed as follows 1 Select the USB port 1 of your choice 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can use your USB mouse 3 You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting a USB peripheral The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on ...

Page 74: ...onnect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug an optional USB printer cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the symbol on your computer and printer 2 Plug the printer 3 power cord into an AC outlet Turn off your computer and the printer unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before con...

Page 75: ...cting a printer using the printer connector To connect a printer using the printer connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer cable 1 supplied with the printer into the printer connector 2 identified by the symbol 2 Plug the printer power cord 3 into an AC outlet ...

Page 76: ...ces generally powered by i LINK connectors The i LINK connector supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook ...

Page 77: ... 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 Stick To do so simply copy images on th...

Page 78: ...thernet 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 your computer network jack ...

Page 79: ...u can 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 Online documentation 1 The Hardware 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 ...

Page 80: ...ement 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 document for detai...

Page 81: ...ou have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO Link website 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 and configure your modem for use before using the communication features described in this ...

Page 82: ... About digital video captures and DVgate page 91 About power management page 92 About the computer and software My computer does not start Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Make su...

Page 83: ...e power cord and plug it again then turn on the power The message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears at startup If the floppy disk drive is empty proceed as follows to initialize the BIOS 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 3 Turn on the computer and press F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 4 Set the date month day yea...

Page 84: ...utton and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power 4 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 you can try to stop it To do this press Ctrl Alt Delete once go to the Applications tab and select the application that is locking your system and then click End Task ...

Page 85: ...al serial PS 2 mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector of your optional port replicator If you are using a USB mouse check that the appropriate driver and software are properly installed Check that the USB mouse is plugged into the USB connector About the display My LCD does not display anything Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on ...

Page 86: ... I cannot play a CD ROM After inserting the CD wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer for at lea...

Page 87: ...irty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Check your PG settings Parental Guidance in the DVD software as they might be preventing you from playing certain DVDs when they are activated On your computer the default DVD region code is 2 Do not change this setting ...

Page 88: ...u must use 8x CD R or 4x CD RW media or higher to achieve optimum performance If you want to use other media and are having difficulty formatting non 4x CD RW discs change the writing speed from 4x to a lower setting To change the writing speed from the default to a lower speed proceed as follows 1 Click Start and then My Computer 2 Right click the Compact Disc icon 3 Select Properties 4 Select th...

Page 89: ... then press F4 repeatedly 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 turned up Check the volume controls in Windows If you use external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If th...

Page 90: ... if you are connected to a PABX My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialing mode may be incompatible with your telephone line The modem may not work properly if you are behind a Private Automatic Branch eXchange PABX Make sure that the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone...

Page 91: ...ore connecting them I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power of all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check...

Page 92: ...to Bidirectional change it to ECP 5 Press F10 and save the new configuration Your PC restarts Check the cable to see if you do not have missing or bent 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 About digital video captures and DVgate While I am recording images to a ...

Page 93: ...em 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 proceed as follows 1 Close all open applications 2 Push and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook ...

Page 94: ...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 95: ... modifying electronic equipment Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the system Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory Module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work...

Page 96: ...y Removing a memory module To remove a memory module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices 3 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 4 Wait until the computer cools down Turn your computer upside down Open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screws turn counter clockwise To remove the memory module pull the tabs in the direction of arrows nu...

Page 97: ...ces 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Turn your computer upside down 5 Open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screw turn counter clockwise 6 Remove the memory module from its packaging 7 Install the memory module 8 Close the computer cover 9 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 10 Turn on the computer ...

Page 98: ... while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme change of temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data 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 e...

Page 99: ...rges 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 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 adapte...

Page 100: ...dio signals and may cause 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 c...

Page 101: ...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 On using the battery pack Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C such as...

Page 102: ...arge the battery On using headphones Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous l...

Page 103: ...ebook User Guide Precautions 102 n N Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or near corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick ...

Page 104: ... computer With ACPI 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 re...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...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 107: ...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 108: ... 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 109: ...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 110: ...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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