Sony VAIO PCG-R600HFK User Manual Download

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book Us

Welcome

Refer to your

Software Guide

for information on the bundled software and the Sony applications.

About the Software

is a short description of the features of the software pre-installed on your

system.

Customizing your notebook

explains how to set your system and power management.

Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs

explains how to perform a system and application recovery.

Specifications

provides details on your computer, drivers and accessories.

Consult the

Online Help

files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and

troubleshooting.

Refer to the Microsoft

Quick Start

manual for more information on Windows

Go to

http://www.club-vaio.sony-europe.com

to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software.

Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-R600HFK

Page 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G R 6 0 0 H F K ...

Page 2: ...ed 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 information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separa...

Page 3: ...roduct 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 business proprietor...

Page 4: ... 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 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 batte...

Page 5: ...cks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Be cautious when installing or modifying telephone lines 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 telepho...

Page 6: ...fied as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repair and maintenance only by authorized Sony technicians Improper repairs and use can create safety hazards In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g individual license limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality carefully rea...

Page 7: ...hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery Your notebook is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime o...

Page 8: ...res Enjoy audio and video CDs Interconnectivity Your computer has MagicGate Memory Stick Ethernet and i LINK functionalities Memory Stick is Sony s universal storage medium i LINK is a bi directional digital interface for exchanging data Wireless technology Thanks to the Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b technology you can communicate freely without cables or wires Windows Your system includes the Microso...

Page 9: ... Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Wireless Lan Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online documentation 1 The Sony Notebook User Guide Using Your Sony 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 and how to use Wireless LAN Connecting Peripheral Devices e...

Page 10: ...system and power management Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to perform a system and application recovery 3 Specifications provides details on your computer drivers and accessories 4 Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting 5 Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information on Windows 6 Go to h...

Page 11: ... Welcome 10 n N Your notebook and its accessories Remove the following hardware items from the box 1 main unit 6 power cord 2 rechargeable battery pack 7 phone cable 3 product recovery CD ROMs 4 documentation pack 5 AC adapter ...

Page 12: ...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 13: ... 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 14: ...ow to use your computer s internal and external devices Locating controls and connectors Right 1 USB connector page 69 2 headphone connector page 68 3 microphone connector page 68 4 S400 i LINK connector page 71 5 DC out page 18 6 Monitor connector page 63 7 Ethernet network connector page 74 8 phone line jack page 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 ...

Page 15: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 14 n N Left 1 DC In page 18 4 MagicGate Memory Stick slot page 36 2 USB connector page 69 5 PC Card slot page 36 3 ventilation slot ...

Page 16: ... page 28 3 Caps Lock indicator page 28 4 Scroll Lock indicator page 28 5 LCD screen page 28 6 power switch page 22 7 keyboard page 25 8 touchpad page 30 9 power indicator page 28 10 battery indicator page 28 11 Memory Stick indicator page 28 12 docking station indicator page 28 13 Wireless LAN indicator page 47 14 Wireless LAN switch page 47 15 left right buttons page 30 16 Jog Dial page 31 17 spe...

Page 17: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 16 n N Back 1 battery connector page 19 ...

Page 18: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 17 n N Bottom 1 battery lock lever page 19 2 battery release lever page 19 3 docking connector page 54 4 reset switch ...

Page 19: ...r 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 If the main unit is connected to an optional docking station you can only use the DC In connector on the docking station To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the...

Page 20: ...the bottom of the computer to the Unlock position 2 Align the grooves 2 and tabs on the battery 3 with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in th...

Page 21: ...tly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility The battery pack supplied with your computer is a...

Page 22: ...release lever 2 to the Unlock position and slide the battery away from the computer You can remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when it is connected to the mains voltage AC adapter Close the cover before you remove the battery pack 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 th...

Page 23: ...the cover 2 Press the power switch 2 of the computer until the green power indicator 3 light 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 ...

Page 24: ...our computer Close all software in use If applicable remove the PC Card To do so double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Press Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to enter the Windows Security feature to close any application that can not close normally and restart your system If this does not ...

Page 25: ...tion http www vaio link com Guarantee 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 VAIO desktop proceed as follows 1 Click on the VAIO Online Registration icon in the Start Programs menu 2 Fill in your Registration card fields 3 Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send 4 ...

Page 26: ...ny Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 25 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 ...

Page 27: ...Application key 7 The Application key displays 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 d...

Page 28: ...lder This is equivalent to selecting Search and then For files or Folders 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...

Page 29: ...tten to the hard drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock Turns on when the number keys 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 l...

Page 30: ...rightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Fn F7 switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD external display connected to the monitor connector and both LCD and external display Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this com...

Page 31: ...e pointer 4 on an item or object click Press the left button 2 once double click Press the left button twice right click Press the right button 3 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 32: ...31 n N Using the Jog Dial Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial 1 between the right and the left buttons of your computer You can turn 2 or and press 3 the Jog Dial to scroll the window select a software adjust the internal speaker volume etc ...

Page 33: ...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 the ...

Page 34: ...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 Software supporting Jog Dial If the Sony software supporting the Jog Dial control is active you can use Jog Dial control functions allocated to each software Software not supporting Jog Dial If the softwar...

Page 35: ... do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on use For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal power operation and Sta...

Page 36: ... release button and then press it to eject the card 9 Gently press the card and pull it out If you unplug the PC Card from the computer when it is still turned on your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save before While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card ...

Page 37: ...ing that can be converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs Foreseen as the universal data storage device of the future 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 gener...

Page 38: ...apacity of 88 floppy disks Reliability by way of protecting the hardware and its contents the number of terminals is reduced to only 10 pins This and the overall robust 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 compatib...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...t is used 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 music...

Page 42: ...ecord and enjoy third party music data 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 Yo...

Page 43: ...42 n N Other VAIO notebooks VAIO desktops CLIE Handheld Entertainment Organiser 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 44: ... the Memory Stick 1 into the slot until it clicks in place 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 Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory S...

Page 45: ...unexpectedly It is recommended to 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 erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick Wh...

Page 46: ...l jack It is recommended that you use the supplied plug because the usage of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality Your computer cannot 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 S...

Page 47: ... regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific devi...

Page 48: ...not move the notebook until its power indicator turns off Using Wireless LAN WLAN Thanks to Sony s Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a powerful network A WLAN is a network in which a mobile user can connect to a local area network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need anymore to pull cables o...

Page 49: ...irtual private networks and authentication Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802 11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802 11b standard cannot communicate because the frequencies are different The standard access is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up Communicating without Access Point peer to peer A peer to peer network is a network in which a local network is cre...

Page 50: ...e dialog box appears Note that you can also access this dialog box by clicking Start point to Settings Control Panel and select Wireless Network 4 Click the Add button The Edit Configuration dialog box appears 5 In the Select Profile area enter a Profile Name in the Profile Name text box and choose Peer to Peer Group in the Network Type drop down list ...

Page 51: ...mputer is ready to communicate with another computer If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers in exactly the same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure In France and in the Netherlands only a few channels can be used France only channels 1...

Page 52: ... and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range To communicate with an Access Point proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch on the front side of the computer 2 Click the network icon in the taskbar displaying ORiNOCO Radio connection The ORiNOCO Client Manager dialog box appears 3 Click the Actions menu and choose Add Edit Configuration Profile The Add Edit Confi...

Page 53: ...select either alphanumeric characters or hexadecimal depending on your encryption key 9 Fill in the Network key Type your key 5 last digits of the access point name in the first box and make sure Key 1 is selected near the bottom of the dialog box If you wish to select another key number select it in the Encrypt data with drop down box 10 Click Next 11 In the Power Management area select the Off c...

Page 54: ...als Connecting a docking station page 54 Connecting an external display page 63 Connecting external speakers page 68 Connecting an external microphone page 68 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB mouse page 69 Connecting a printer page 70 Connecting an i LINK device page 71 Connecting to a network LAN page 74 Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB devices...

Page 55: ...ion both optional to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or an external display or to use diskettes Different ports are available when the main unit is docked and not docked Locating the docking station controls and connectors Right Front 1 docking connector page 54 2 CD RW DVD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive page 59 page 60 3 UNDOCK switch page 58 4 release lever page 58 ...

Page 56: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 55 n N Left Bottom 1 i LINK network switch page 71 2 release lever page 58 3 ventilation slot 4 floppy disk drive page 62 ...

Page 57: ...de Connecting peripheral devices 56 n N Back 1 DC In page 18 2 Ethernet network connector page 74 3 USB connectors page 69 4 S400 i LINK connector page 71 5 monitor connector page 64 6 printer connector page 70 7 serial port ...

Page 58: ...ocking station tabs 1 5 Press the bottom of the notebook on the docking station until you hear two clicks The docking station is now connected to the computer You cannot connect the docking station when the notebook is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode before docking Do not connect the docking station when the battery is removed If the battery is charged you can connect the notebook to ...

Page 59: ...n the docking station indicator is on If you undock when the docking station indicator on the notebook is on you may lose data or malfunction may occur Make sure all cables and peripherals are removed before disconnecting the main unit from the docking station Make sure the battery is connected when you undock the main unit while it is running If you undock when battery power is low you may lose d...

Page 60: ... remove a disk Be sure to seat the disk firmly over the disk drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disk firmly you could damage your disk drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disk wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disk If the disk does not come out when you press the eject button go to Windows Explorer Select t...

Page 61: ...etup properties you selected you may use the Fn F command to expand the screen to full screen size Region codes indicators are labeled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play ...

Page 62: ...fore writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 4x speed as the software pre installed on your computer is preset to that speed Your VAIO notebook does not support 1x writing speed When using a software application to burn CDs be sure to ...

Page 63: ...undocked main unit It is not possible to use any USB floppy disk drive when the notebook is docked Inserting a diskette To insert a diskette proceed as follows 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the floppy disk drive until it clicks into place Removing a diskette To remove a diskette proceed as follows 1 Wait until the LED indicator turns off 2 Press ...

Page 64: ...de Connecting peripheral devices 63 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 monitor Projector ...

Page 65: ...f computer display and projector used When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can press Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices To connect a computer display to your notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug the monitor plug 1 into the notebook monitor connector 2 2 Plug the power cord 3 into an AC outlet You cannot ...

Page 66: ...nnect a computer display to the docking station proceed as follows 1 Plug the monitor plug 1 into the docking station monitor connector 2 2 Plug the power cord 3 into an AC outlet If the main unit is docked you can only use the monitor connector on the docking station ...

Page 67: ...o connect a projector to your notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug the RGB signal cable 1 into the notebook monitor connector identified by the I O symbol 2 Plug the audio cable 2 into the earphone connector identified by the symbol 3 Connect the power cord 3 of the projector into an AC outlet You cannot use the monitor connector on your notebook when the docking station is connected to the notebook...

Page 68: ...g the RGB signal cable 1 into the docking station monitor connector identified by the I O symbol 2 Plug the audio cable 2 into the notebook earphone connector identified by the symbol 3 Connect the power cord 3 of the projector into an AC outlet If the main unit is docked you can only use the monitor connector on the docking station ...

Page 69: ...l 2 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 Connecting an external microphone It is possible to plug in an external microphone to your VAIO notebook To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable ...

Page 70: ...tebook proceed as follows Plug the USB cable 1 into one of the notebook USB connectors 2 identified by the symbol To connect a USB mouse to the docking station proceed as follows Plug the USB cable 1 into one of the docking station USB connectors 2 identified by the symbol You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting a USB peripheral You can connect the optional Son...

Page 71: ...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 and the power cord before connecting the printer Connecting a printer using the printer connector The docking station optional is equipped with a printer connector To connect a printer using the printer connector proceed as follows 1 ...

Page 72: ...lable 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 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 othe...

Page 73: ...camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder to your notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable 1 into the i LINK connector 2 of the computer and the other end into the DV Out connector 3 on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application ...

Page 74: ...mera 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 Stick ...

Page 75: ...your docking station to 10BASE T 100BASE TX type networks via an Ethernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator To connect your notebook to a LAN proceed as follows Connect the network cable to the Ethernet network connector 1 on the notebook ...

Page 76: ... 1 on the docking station If the main unit is docked you can only use the ethernet network connector on the docking station For more information about connecting your notebook to the network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the Vaio Link website How to troubleshoot network problems Do not plug a phone cable into the Ethernet network connector on your notebook ...

Page 77: ...ll as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Wireless Lan Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online user guides on your computer s hard drive The Sony notebook user guide hardware guide explains how to use your computer connect peripheral devices It contains a list of specifications of your computer and accessories The About t...

Page 78: ...tures 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 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 ind...

Page 79: ...eed 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 year 5 Press Enter 6 Press the arrow keys to select System Time 7 Set the time hour minute second 8 Press Enter 9 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit men...

Page 80: ...If you suspect one application is locking your system you can try to stop it To do this press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and select the application or the process that is locking your system and then click Shut Down on the Windows Security screen If the above method does not work or you do not know which application is locking your system restart the computer On the Windows taskbar click the S...

Page 81: ...g Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Adjust the brightness of the LCD The computer may be in LCD video standby mode Press any key to activate the display The display mode may be set to external display mode...

Page 82: ...lled according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least 1 hour before turning it on I cannot play a DVD ROM If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD ROM you are trying to play is incompatible with the ...

Page 83: ...nce in the DVD software as this might be preventing you from playing certain DVDs when it is activated On your computer the default DVD region code is 2 Do not change this setting using the Region Code Change function in Windows or using any other software applications System malfunctions originating from the user changing the DVD region code are beyond the scope of your warranty and will result i...

Page 84: ...he eject button is pressed Check that the notebook is turned on The CD writing application software may be stopping the disk from being ejected The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up The disc may be scratched Place another disc to see if that is the reason There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and l...

Page 85: ... connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If batteries power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable or a set of headphones to the headphone connector disconnect the cable My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone...

Page 86: ...ed to the notebook when the notebook is connected to another computer by means of an i LINK cable Set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the On position I cannot remove the disk inserted in the drive You cannot remove disks when the computer is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode and then press the eject button The disk tray does not eject even when the ejec...

Page 87: ...ountry you are dialing from My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialing mode may be incompatible with your telephone line My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax m...

Page 88: ... problems with the i LINK devices I cannot print Check that the printer cables are correctly connected Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up to date drivers If needed contact your dealer The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer tab If the...

Page 89: ...between two VAIO computers Disconnect then reconnect the i LINK cable If you still have no connection after waiting for a while restart both computers If either computer has just returned from a power saving mode the connection may be affected In this case make sure you perform a full restart before connecting them About Wireless LAN I cannot use the Wireless LAN function Check if the Wireless swi...

Page 90: ...oncentration may be too high Wait a few minutes and try to access again I cannot access the Internet Check the settings of the Access Point See the manual of the Access Point Check if your computer and the Access Point are communicating Make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller The maximum communication speed is not reached The maximum communication speed is 11 Mbps but t...

Page 91: ...erent channel from the first computer with the same Network Name the settings of the first computer take priority If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers in exactly the same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure The settings cannot be sav...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...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 in a carpeted area an...

Page 94: ...lows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the two screws at the bottom of your computer 5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover 6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side 8 Gently turn it over the...

Page 95: ... of the arrows The memory module is released Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 12 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer ...

Page 96: ...down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the two screws at the bottom of your computer 5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover 6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly ...

Page 97: ...ul not to detach the cable 1 when lifting the keyboard 8 Remove the existing memory module 9 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 10 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Slide the memory module into the slot Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated ...

Page 98: ... Precautions 97 n N 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 12 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer ...

Page 99: ...a short time On the other hand it may be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the safety device in itself to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not give a shock to your computer Keep away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location su...

Page 100: ...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 Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outle...

Page 101: ... 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 35ºC or less than 10ºC High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent...

Page 102: ...k Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer As you may lose important data once your computer is damaged you should back up your data regularly Restore the orginal application programs from the Product Recovery CD ROM 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 direc...

Page 103: ...ar parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require 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 p...

Page 104: ...ing earphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling the Memory Stick Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do...

Page 105: ...CPI a CD ROM player can be turned off by the operating system if it is not in use Application recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on the computer Performing an application recovery is useful when an individual application does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device does not work properly Application recovery CD ROM CD...

Page 106: ...to your notebook The docking station contains slots for expansion boards bays for storage devices and ports for additional 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 Sho...

Page 107: ...cal Area Network is a group of computers connected together within a limited geographical area It enables users to share devices such as printers and information using one processor or server LCD Short for Liquid Crystal Display Flat notebook display technology using liquid crystals and light polarisation to provide sharp flicker free images on a screen comprised of millions of tiny cells Color ca...

Page 108: ...chieves better image and audio quality and is more targeted to TV broadcasting and DVD Operating system The operating system is software that manages all the other programs in a 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 system...

Page 109: ...r An additional device that you can connect to your notebook The port replicator contains ports that enable you to connect additional peripherals such as a printer or a monitor to your VAIO 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 inst...

Page 110: ... A cable that requires separate transmission types for the three colours on the display SDRAM Synchronous DRAM is a kind of dynamic random access memory running at a much higher clock speed than regular memory Standard RAM The amount of RAM that is available on your computer when you purchase it System recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover the hard disk image initially available ...

Page 111: ...127 devices to a USB port The USB standard is Hot Plug and Play VAIO Short for Video Audio Integrated Operation Brand name covering Sony s PC products peripherals accessories and software VAIO branded items are all designed to make the best use of Sony s Audio Video AV and Information Technology IT skills WAN WAN Wide Area Network is a computer network connected together and covering a relatively ...

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