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Telecommunication 
capabilities

Ethernet network, PSTN data connectivity

Expansion capabilities

One PCMCIA type II Card and Cardbus support

Built-in capabilities

stereo speakers, touchpad, Jog Dial™, Memory Stick™

Special button

Jog Dial™

Connection capabilities on 
notebook

docking connector, VGA monitor, external speakers or headphone, 

microphone, 2 x USB, type II PC Cards, i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) S400, 

network (LAN), phone line, Memory Stick™

Supplied accessories

rechargeable battery, AC adapter, power cord, phone cable, 

phone plug.

Docking station
(PCGA-DSM5 / PCGA-DSD5)

Optional

Service

‡ 1 year free VAIO-Link Service

Power source

19.5V DC/AC100-240V

Power management

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ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface)

Battery

Lithium ion

Product name:

PCG-R600MX

Model number:

PCG-623M

Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-R600MX

Page 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G R 6 0 0 M X ...

Page 2: ...horized 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 s...

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: ...ages 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 battery please co...

Page 5: ...y Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm Never install telephone jacks 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 AC adapter mains connector and ...

Page 6: ...he following European Directive 1999 5 EC radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use in following areas residential commercial and light industrial This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables not longer than 3 metres 9 8 feet The op...

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: ...tage 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 bi directional digital interface for exchanging data Windows Your system includes the Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system Communications Access popular online services send ...

Page 9: ...Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety 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 Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various periphe...

Page 10: ...ur 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 3 Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting 4 Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information on Windows 5 Go to http www club vaio sony europe com to f...

Page 11: ... Your notebook and its accessories Remove the following hardware items from the box 1 main unit 5 AC adapter 2 rechargeable battery pack 6 power cord 3 product recovery CD ROMs 7 phone plug country specific 4 documentation pack 8 phone cable ...

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 Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance ...

Page 14: ...your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices Locating controls and connectors Right 1 USB connector page 63 2 headphone connector page 62 3 microphone connector page 62 4 S400 i LINK connector page 65 5 PC Card slot page 33 6 Ethernet network connector page 69 7 phone line jack page 44 ...

Page 15: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 14 n N Left 1 DC In page 17 4 monitor connector page 58 2 USB connector page 63 5 MagicGate Memory Stick slot page 35 3 ventilation slot ...

Page 16: ...tor page 21 2 battery indicator page 27 3 Memory Stick indicator page 27 4 docking station indicator page 27 5 hard disk drive indicator page 27 6 Num Lock indicator page 27 7 Caps Lock indicator page 27 8 Scroll Lock indicator page 27 9 LCD screen page 28 10 speakers page 28 11 power switch page 21 12 keyboard page 24 13 touchpad page 29 14 Jog Dial page 30 15 left right buttons page 29 ...

Page 17: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 16 n N Back Bottom 1 battery connector page 18 1 battery lock lever page 18 2 battery release lever page 18 3 docking connector page 48 4 reset switch ...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...ly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls to 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...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ... save documents or to consider other users If you are unable to shut down your computer Close all software in use If applicable remove the PC Card To do so double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Press Alt F4 and select Turn Off from the screen that appears If this does not work you can press the p...

Page 24: ...solution 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 menu 2 Fill in your Registration card fields 3 Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send 4 Click...

Page 25: ...ny Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 24 n N Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific notebook related tasks ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ... folder This is equivalent to selecting Search and then All files and 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 Proper...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...key Fn F3 speaker switch Toggles the built in speaker on and off Fn F4 speaker volume Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 and then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 and then or Fn F5 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Fn F7 switch to the exter...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...ng the Jog Dial Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial 1 located between the right and the left touchpad buttons of your computer You can turn 2 or and press 3 the Jog Dial to scroll the window select an application adjust the internal speaker volume etc ...

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

Page 33: ...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 34: ... reinstall it You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on use For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal power ...

Page 35: ...lease button 1 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 w...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ... 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 41: ...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 42: ...41 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 43: ...e the Memory Stick 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 St...

Page 44: ...tly or it may pop out 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 ...

Page 45: ... VAIO notebook allowing you to plug the phone line into the wall jack We recommend you to 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 o...

Page 46: ...nt setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard di...

Page 47: ...wn the Shift key and click Hibernate The computer goes into Hibernate mode To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to normal mode from Hiberna...

Page 48: ...d all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals Connecting a docking station page 48 Connecting an external display page 57 Connecting external speakers page 62 Connecting an external microphone page 62 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB mouse page 63 Connecting a printer page 64 Connecting an i LINK device pag...

Page 49: ...ipheral devices such as a printer or an external display or to use floppy disks Different ports are available when the main unit is docked and undocked Locating the docking station controls and connectors Right Front All connectors are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950 1 docking connector 2 CD RW DVD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive page 53 page 54 3 UNDOCK switch page 52 4 release leve...

Page 50: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 49 n N Left Bottom 1 i LINK network switch page 65 2 release lever page 52 3 ventilation slot 4 floppy disk drive page 56 ...

Page 51: ...de Connecting peripheral devices 50 n N Back 1 DC In page 17 2 Ethernet network connector page 69 3 USB connectors page 63 4 S400 i LINK connector page 65 5 monitor connector page 58 6 printer connector page 64 7 serial port ...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ... or 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 My Computer Select the...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...ain unit It is not possible to use any USB floppy disk drive when the notebook is docked Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive until it clicks into place Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Wait until the LED indicator turns off ...

Page 58: ...notebook For example you can use your computer with the following devices Computer display monitor 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 ...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ... 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 floppy disks 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 cab...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...cted to the optional docking station proceed as follows to exchange data with another computer using an i LINK cable also optional 1 Disconnect your notebook from the docking station 2 Disconnect all cables from the docking station 3 Set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the position marked by a dot to the right by means of a thin pen tip 4 Connect the docking stati...

Page 70: ... connected to the docking station When using Smart Connect do not connect or remove the docking station Smart Connect may become unavailable Set the i LINK network switch to the off position once you have finished exchanging data Connecting to a network LAN You can connect your notebook or your docking station to 10BASE T 100BASE TX type networks via an Ethernet network cable For the detailed sett...

Page 71: ... 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 72: ...r notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety 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 the software on yo...

Page 73: ...res 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 indic...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...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 simultaneously If you have not changed the default settings you will enter the Task Manager Select the application or process that is locking your system and then click End Task If the above method does not work...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...alled 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 78: ...ter the default DVD region code is 2 Do not change this setting using the Region Code Change function in Windows or using any other software applications System malfunctions originating from the user changing the DVD region code are beyond the scope of your warranty and will result in service charges for repair Why does my CD RW drive not record at the highest speed You must use 8x CD R or 4x CD R...

Page 79: ...ned 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 leave the drive open for approximately one hour My floppy ...

Page 80: ... Keep clicking OK until the Confirmation of deletion of device message appears 10 Perform the Scan to change hardware from Operation The UFD5 is recognized as drive A The floppy disk drive in the optional docking station connected to the notebook is not recognized as drive A To set the docking station floppy disk drive to A proceed as follows 1 Turn the system power off and disconnect all peripher...

Page 81: ...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 the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If batteries power the speakers check that t...

Page 82: ...VD ROM drive or the DVD ROM drive Do not set the i LINK network switch when the notebook is on It causes malfunction Set the i LINK network switch after removing all cables connected to the docking station I cannot operate the CD RW DVD ROM drive or the DVD ROM of the docking station connected to the notebook when the notebook is connected to another computer by means of an i LINK cable Set the i ...

Page 83: ...l Phone and Modem Options check that your modem is listed on the Modems tab and that the location information is correct on the Dialing Rules tab Eacht time you use your modem while travelling make sure that the country of the active location defined in the Phone and Modem Options dialog box matches the country you are dialing from My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialing mode may ...

Page 84: ...on In this case turn off the power of all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection and then turn on the power again Use manual import export in DVGate motion if problems occur with third party cameras You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables as using other brands may cause problems with the i LINK devices I cannot print Check that the printer cables are c...

Page 85: ... and cable connections to the DV device and try the operation again Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this error Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device About i LINK devices I cannot establish an i LINK connection between two ...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ... 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 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ... Precautions 91 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 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ... 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 96: ... 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 floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...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 99: ...d disk drive 20 GB Standard RAM 128 MB SDRAM on board Maximum RAM 256 MB LCD screen 12 1 XGA 1024 x 768 TFT L2 cache memory 128 KB on die MPEG MPEG 2 Digital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics Intel 815EM Chipset integrated graphic accelerator Video RAM max 11MB shared with main memory with 3D accelerator Sound capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Internal modem Built in modem V 9...

Page 100: ... notebook docking connector VGA monitor external speakers or headphone microphone 2 x USB type II PC Cards i LINK IEEE1394 S400 network LAN phone line Memory Stick Supplied accessories rechargeable battery AC adapter power cord phone cable phone plug Docking station PCGA DSM5 PCGA DSD5 Optional Service 1 year free VAIO Link Service Power source 19 5V DC AC100 240V Power management ENERGY STAR comp...

Page 101: ...g station 1 7 kg 2 7 kg Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Operating humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 29 C Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 60 C hygrometer rea...

Page 102: ...peed up to 8x max CD R writing speed up to 4x max CD RW writing speed up to 8x max DVD ROM reading speed up to 24x max CD ROM reading speed up to 8x max DVD ROM reading speed Floppy disk drive 3 5 1 44 MB 720 KB Connectors i LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector Ethernet 10BASE T 100BASE TX network port printer port VGA monitor port serial port 2 USB ports docking connector DC In Dimensions Approx 279 5 mm...

Page 103: ...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 104: ...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 105: ...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 106: ...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 107: ...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 108: ...nds for Red Green Blue 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 SELV Short for Safety Extra Low Voltage A secondary circuit which is so designed and protected that its voltages do not exceed a safe value under normal operating condi...

Page 109: ...have time to save all unsaved data and to shut down your computer USB USB Universal Serial Bus is a hardware interface for attaching devices such as a keyboard mouse joystick scanner or printer You can connect up to 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 softw...

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