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Specifications

Sony Notebook Computer Us

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Expansion
Capabilities

One PCMCIA type II Card and Cardbus support.

Built-In Capabilities

Microphone, Stereo speakers, Touchpad, Jog Dial

Special Button

Jog Dial

Connection
Capabilities on
Notebook

External speakers, Headphone, Mic, USB, Type II PC Cards, i.LINK™

(IEEE1394) S400

Supplied Accessories

CD-ROM drive, rechargeable battery, AC adapter, AC cord, phone cable,

phone plug, Display adapter.

Service

1 year free VAIO-Link Service ‡

Guarantee

1 year guarantee (parts and labour) ‡

Power Requirement

65 watts maximum (16V DC/AC100-240V)

Power Management

Energy Star compliant

ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface).

Battery

6 cells Lithium ion

Dimensions
Width
Height
Depth

259 mm

23.7 to 32.1 mm

209 mm

Model Number

PCG-SR1K

Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-SR1K

Page 1: ...n N Sony Notebook Computer User Guide PCG SR1K 2000 by Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...tial or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or to use thereof 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 separate user l...

Page 3: ...ty to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO notebook computer to rain or moisture Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line ha...

Page 4: ...8 feet As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce ener...

Page 5: ...tructions see below The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery For changing this battery please contact VAIO Link Disposal of Lithium ion batteries Dispose of properly at ...

Page 6: ...The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Sony audio and video quality A high resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Windows Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mails browse the Internet Exc...

Page 7: ...ster Your Sony Guarantee conditions On line Documentation 1 This User Guide Using Your Sony Notebook Computer shows you how to use the standard components of your system Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting Help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips Notes on Use provides facts an...

Page 8: ...em Customizing your notebook explains how to set your system and power management with Sony Notebook Setup VAIO Action Setup PowerPanel BatteryScope etc Learn how to set your display with NeoMagic and enjoy the Dual Screen Display option Windows 98 only 3 Consult the On line Help files of the software you re using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting ...

Page 9: ...er Guide 9 n N Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Remove the following hardware items from the box Rechargeable battery pack Product Recovery CD ROMs AC adapter Power cord Phone plug country specific Phone cable Main unit CD ROM drive Documentation Pack Display Adapter ...

Page 10: ...stationary and portable environments Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or ...

Page 11: ...in and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper 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 c...

Page 12: ...r computer s internal devices such as the touchpad the disk drives and the battery Locating the Controls and Connectors Right i Headphone connector page 59 PC Card eject button page 42 Phone Line jack page 48 Line in mic connector page 60 PC card slot page 42 Jog Dial page 31 S400 i LINKTM connector page 57 Phone cable and connectors are TNV Telecommunication Network Voltage according to EN60950 1...

Page 13: ...lot page 38 Monitor connector page 54 Memory Stick eject button page 39 AC adapter mains connector and power cord hazardous voltage according to EN 60950 All other connectors for this notebook are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN 60950 There is a ventilation slot located near the DC In connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on 1 4 2 5 3 6 ...

Page 14: ...ck indicator page 27 Keyboard page 24 Battery indicator page 27 Scroll Lock indicator page 27 Touchpad page 36 Memory Stick indicator page 38 Internal microphone 1 Power switch page 21 Hard disk drive indicator page 27 LCD screen page 29 Left right buttons page 36 Num Lock indicator page 27 ID Label Speakers 1 6 11 2 7 12 3 8 13 4 9 14 5 10 15 ...

Page 15: ...otebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 15 n N Back Bottom Battery connector page 17 Battery lock lever page 17 Battery release lever page 17 Ventilation slot 1 1 2 3 ...

Page 16: ...he DC In connector on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 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 Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible 1 3 2 SELV according to EN 60950 Notebook computer AC adapter ...

Page 17: ... and tabs on the battery 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 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 i...

Page 18: ...ttern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes about 2 hours when power is off It takes 5 5 hours when power is on To charge the battery completely continue charging for additional 3 hours Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The ...

Page 19: ...ected 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 See your Software guide in Controlling Power Managemen...

Page 20: ...cover 2 Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the release lever 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 Before you remove insert the battery pack close the cover Battery lock lever Battery release lever ...

Page 21: ...he power switch of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display with Fn F5 To increase the brightness use the up or right arrow keys To decrease use the down or left arrow keys LCD lock lever If you hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds the computer will turn off Power switch Power indica...

Page 22: ...r computer If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above close all software in use remove the PC cards if inserted disconnect any USB devices then shut down the computer If the previous steps do not work see the Troubleshooting section of this User Guide During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode See Controlling Power Man...

Page 23: ...Guarantee sheet for the terms and conditions and please refer to your Customer Service Guide for more information Follow these steps to use the Sony Notebook Computer s online registration service 1 Click on the Welcome button on your Desktop 2 Click Next 3 Click Internet 4 Fill in your Registration card fields 5 Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send 6 Click OK You must connect your...

Page 24: ...ypical 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 will illuminate Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Print screen key Shift key Fn key Ctrl ...

Page 25: ...sed with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key The key wit...

Page 26: ...plays Windows Explorer F Displays the Windows Search to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Windows Search for 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 the equival...

Page 27: ...ten to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend 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 area 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...

Page 28: ...ing the Keyboard Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 28 n N Scroll Lock Turns on when the screen scrolls differently depends on the application No effect in many applications Turns off when information moves across the display normally ...

Page 29: ... light intensity press Fn F5 and then V or b To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then v or B 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 System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and of the periphera...

Page 30: ...is feature is available with headphones only Fn D Video standby Darkens the LCD in order to save power Fn F Change Display size Zooms the display size in or out when the display is set to a low resolution Fn S System Idle Puts the system into Idle mode a power management state To return to the active state press any key Combinations Feature Functions ...

Page 31: ...uter is equipped with a Jog Dial on the right side of your computer You can turn or and press the Jog Dial to scroll the window select a software adjust the internal speaker volume etc The Jog Dial window always appears in the display The Jog Dial window is either in launcher mode or in guide mode turn press Jog Dial ...

Page 32: ...e mode The Jog Dial is in the guide mode if a software or a program is in use and the window is active Depending on the software you can select an item from the selection list that is stratified by the List View mode using the Jog Dial Jog Dial window in the launcher mode You can adjust the size of the Jog Dial window or close it To display the Jog Dial window double click or on the task tray Jog ...

Page 33: ...ial while pressing the Ctrl key to switch to the launcher mode 1 Turn the Jog Dial to select an item then press the Jog Dial The Jog Dial window switches to the guide mode and shows the Jog Dial s function 2 Turn or press the Jog Dial to use the Jog Dial s function 3 To select another item switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1 Jog Dial in the guide mode when Speaker is selected ...

Page 34: ...e not compatible with the Jog Dial The default setting is Scroll function To select the display mode of the Jog Dial window Check Place the Jog Dial window above all if you want to have the Jog Dial always displayed forward If you remove the check the Jog Dial window may hide behind other windows but you can use it 3 Click the Sound Setting tab to set the sound effect when using the Jog Dial You c...

Page 35: ...escription Turn the Jog Dial Scrolls the window vertically When several windows are displayed in the on screen display the last selected window will be scrolled Press the Jog Dial Maximizes the size of the active window Press again to return to its normal size Press Alt key and the Jog Dial Minimizes the size of the active window Press both Alt and the Jog Dial again to return to its normal size P...

Page 36: ...nce Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button See Mouse Help for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed Web Assist Tap Off and Easy Launcher functions To acc...

Page 37: ...k Computer User Guide 37 n N Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature ...

Page 38: ...p double click My Computer icon 2 Make sure that the Removable Disk S icon is displayed in the window 3 Double click the Removable Disk S to display the contents of the Memory Stick media RELEASE button When copying data from one Memory Stick media to another Memory Stick media use the drag and drop method to copy data Do not use the Copy Disk function of Windows as it may result in a malfunction ...

Page 39: ... Computer User Guide 39 n N To remove a Memory Stick 1 Make sure that the Memory Stick media access indicator is off 2 Push the Memory Stick media eject button 3 When the button comes out push the eject button again and remove the Memory Stick media Eject button ...

Page 40: ...emove a Memory Stick or turn off the power while the access light is on Do not use Memory Sticks in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a Memory Stick Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to Memory Sticks Do not disassemble or modify ...

Page 41: ...hardware you want to unplug and click Stop 4 In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box confirm the device to stop and click OK 5 A Safe To Remove Hardware window will appear confirming the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK 6 Click Close to close the Unplug or Eject Hardware window 7 Remove the device safely When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you ca...

Page 42: ...ct the problem While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the System Hibernation power management mode It may enter the System Suspend mode It is recommended to remove the card when your computer enters the System Hibernation mode by pressing Fn F12 keys or by using the PowerPanel utility and when it is set to enter the System Hibernation mode automatically while using a battery as the...

Page 43: ...ware you want to unplug and click Stop 4 In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box confirm the device to stop and click OK 5 A Safe To Remove Hardware window will appear confirming the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK 6 Click Close to close the Unplug or Eject Hardware window 7 Eject the PC card release button and then press it to eject the card 8 Gently grasp the card and pull...

Page 44: ...is file and to copy it in the appropriate folder do the following 1 Type C WINNT inf in the Copy files from box and click OK 2 The Files needed box still displays 3 Type C WINNT inf again in the Copy files from box and click OK Smart Connect will now work properly You can also find the solution on the VAIO Link website http www vaio link com Click on the SR serie then click consecutively on Softwa...

Page 45: ...nt setting you select See your Software guide in Controlling Power Management for more information 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 System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you don t need to use your computer for a short peri...

Page 46: ...te System Hibernation mode Press Fn F12 You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch The computer returns to its previous state Steps to return to normal mode System hibernation b System suspend b System Idle System suspend requires less time than System hibernation Power consumption System idle b...

Page 47: ...mputer by connecting or using any of these peripherals and enjoy the software described in the About the Software user guide Connecting a Phone Line page 48 Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 49 Floppy Disk Drive page 50 Printer page 53 External Display page 54 i LINK device page 57 External Speakers page 59 External Microphone page 60 ...

Page 48: ... phone line jack on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack Phone cable Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Phone cable and connectors are TNV Telecommunications Netw...

Page 49: ...d of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB device See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use When you start your notebook computer with a USB hub connected to it make sure that a device is connected to the USB hub If you encounter problems booting when a USB hub is connected to your notebook computer please unplug the hub and reb...

Page 50: ...n optional USB floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your computer To connect the floppy disk drive Plug the USB cable into the USB connector The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting an USB peripheral To USB Floppy disk drive optional ...

Page 51: ...utton to remove the diskette To remove the device If you unplug this device from the computer when turned on your system might crash and you might lose data that you didn t save before If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions 1 Double click in the task tray 3 5 diskette Floppy disk drive Do not press the Eject button while the LED indicator is on It may damage th...

Page 52: ...In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box confirm the device to stop and click OK 5 A Safe To Remove Hardware window will appear confirming the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK 6 Click Close to close the Unplug or Eject Hardware window 7 Remove the device safely To carry the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk drive ...

Page 53: ...the USB connector You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer Use the symbol to locate the USB port on your computer and printer Plug an optional USB printer cable into the USB connector See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use Printer cable optional or supplied with the printer Power cord Printer To USB ...

Page 54: ...r and the display cable to the Display Adapter 2 If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet 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 Some computer d...

Page 55: ...o the Display Adapter 2 Use the i symbol to locate the Earphone connector Plug the speaker audio cable into this connector To remove the display adapter Press both sides of the display adapter connector and unplug it from the computer See the manual supplied with your projector for more information on installation and use You may not be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display t...

Page 56: ... 56 n N To select a display 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 See your Software guide in Selecting the Display Mode for more information ...

Page 57: ...ion on installation and use Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras For a list of i LINK cables compatible with your computer please contact your dealer The software limits the use of more than one digital video camera recorder or i LINK device at the same time On Sony digital video cameras connectors ...

Page 58: ... 58 n N Memory Sticks If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick Copy images on the Memory Stick and insert the card into the Memory Stick slot See Using Memory Stick on page 38 Memory Stick ...

Page 59: ...e i symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers the speaker s magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes See the manual supplied with your speakers for more information on installation and use Spea...

Page 60: ...ity of sound input by using an external microphone To connect an external microphone Use the to locate the Line in connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use Microphone To Line in ...

Page 61: ...start your computer and use the basic functions This guide gives you the information to access VAIO Link The Setting Up Poster gives you a list of the contents you find in the box a summary of the bundled applications and the list of specifications of your computer and accessories On line user guides supplied with your Documentation CD ROM This guide explains how to use your computer connect perip...

Page 62: ...re contacting VAIO Link try to solve the problem by reading your User Guide troubleshooting chapter or the manuals and helpfiles for the peripherals or software The Sony e mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail Just send your question in an e mail message and a Customer Service Analyst will send you a reply with the answer To send a question to Sony e mail support please re...

Page 63: ... About peripherals see page 71 See also the on line FAQ provided on your Documentation CD ROM 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 c...

Page 64: ...ur system properly The message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup would appear at the bottom of the display Should this happen you need to initialize the BIOS Follow the steps in The message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears at startup The message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears at startup If the floppy disk drive is empty follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any peripher...

Page 65: ...steps Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete and by choosing Shut Down in the Task Manager If this does not work slide the power switch forward and hold it for at least four seconds this turns off the power Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer My computer locks up Try restarting the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button c...

Page 66: ...mouse check that the appropriate driver and mouseware are properly installed My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double click Open the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action About Digital Video Captures and DVgate While I m recording images to a digital video device using DV...

Page 67: ...reen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image Please refer to the manual supplied with your display for more information About sound My speakers are not producing sound The built in speakers may be turned off Press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press Fn F4 and then pr...

Page 68: ... plugged into the Microphone connector About the modem My internal modem doesn t work Check that the phone line is plugged into your computer Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct In the Phone and Modem Options dialog Control Panel Phone and Modem Optio...

Page 69: ...C based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is...

Page 70: ... the volume of your speakers Clean the CD ROM disc Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer for at least 1 hour while it is turned on When I double click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM drive appears and the software does not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM disc Insert ...

Page 71: ...roperly 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 to all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection and then turn on the power again My PC card is not working Make sure the PC card is compatible with your version of Windows I cannot print Check that all the cable...

Page 72: ...and memory modules 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 computer you do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel Please call VAIO Lin...

Page 73: ... with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or do any of the procedures described in Installing the memory Module Failure to do so may result...

Page 74: ...ts the module from ESD On keeping Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temper...

Page 75: ...st one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Use a precision Phillips screwdriver that matches the size of the screw heads to remove the 6 screws from the bottom of the computer 5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover raise the palm rest toward you turn it over and then set it gently on the keyboard To avoid damaging the computer do not remove or loosen any other ...

Page 76: ...its protective package 7 Install the memory module by holding the module edge connector pointing down and the notch on the right and then insert it diagonally into an empty slot 8 Lower the memory module until it clicks into place on both ends Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the computer 1 Slide the memory module into the slot 2 Snap the connectors into plac...

Page 77: ...ligning it with the notch on the keyboard and then setting it on the keyboard Handle the palm rest gently to avoid breaking the attached cable 10 Close the display panel and replace the six screws on the bottom of the computer Use the Phillips screwdriver to tighten all six screws at the locations shown below Palm rests ...

Page 78: ...mputer interior becomes extremely hot during operation Wait about one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 3 Remove the memory module Before you handle the memory module touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body 4 Perform the steps 6 and 7 of Installing a Memory Module 1Carefully press down on the release tabs on eith...

Page 79: ...mount of memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click the Start button point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup 3 The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 4 Click the About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the steps 1 9 ...

Page 80: ... The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturin...

Page 81: ...pter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter On Handling Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it...

Page 82: ...c field may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suita...

Page 83: ...t and other heat sources On Handling CD ROM Discs Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc On Cleaning CD ROM Discs Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to ...

Page 84: ...e substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick On Using Batteries Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C such as in a car 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 lon...

Page 85: ...ate a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play your earphones at high volume while walking especially at pedestrian crossings You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Preventing hearing damage Avoid using earphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you ...

Page 86: ...CD Screen XGA TFT poly Si L2 Cache Memory xxx KB CPU integration MPEG MPEG 1 Digital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics 128 bit accelerator with 3 MB Video RAM Sound Capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound CD ROM Drive CD ROM 16x Laser Diode properties Wave Length 795 nm Laser Output 16 5 µW Internal modem V 90 K56 Flex 56 kbps data fax Telecommunication Capabilities PSTN data connec...

Page 87: ...SB Type II PC Cards i LINK IEEE1394 S400 Supplied Accessories CD ROM drive rechargeable battery AC adapter AC cord phone cable phone plug Display adapter Service 1 year free VAIO Link Service Guarantee 1 year guarantee parts and labour Power Requirement 65 watts maximum 16V DC AC100 240V Power Management Energy Star compliant ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Battery 6 cells Lithium ...

Page 88: ...perating Temperature 5 C t 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Storage Temperature 20 C t 60 C Temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Operating Humidity 20 t 80 Not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 29 C Storage Humidity 10 t 90 Not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 35 C Model ...

Page 89: ...g into battery bay 17 loading 17 rechargeable 16 brightness adjusting 21 buttons left 14 right 14 Start Windows 22 C cables power cord 16 cameras digital video recorder 57 canceling commands 25 Caps Lock 14 indicator light 27 CD drive tray troubleshooting 70 CD ROM discs cleaning 83 handling 83 troubleshooting 70 CD ROM drive connecting 42 troubleshooting 70 charging battery pack 18 charging batte...

Page 90: ...eys 25 Ctrl key 25 cursor movement keys 25 Customer Service Guide 61 customer support 62 See also VAIO Link 6 D DC In 13 16 digital video camera 57 diskettes ejecting 51 handling 83 inserting into drive 51 troubleshooting 70 drives floppy disk 50 DV In Out 12 57 E earphone 55 earphones precautions 85 Eject button 51 ejecting diskettes 51 ergonomic considerations 10 11 Escape key 25 external device...

Page 91: ...hard drive 14 Num Lock 14 27 power 14 Scroll Lock 14 28 Insert key 25 inserting battery pack 17 diskettes into drive 51 installing hardware 47 memory 42 peripherals 47 interference 82 K keyboard 25 connector 14 L LCD 80 lock lever 21 troubleshooting 67 left button 14 lever LCD 21 lithium ion battery disposal 5 safety precautions 5 loading battery pack 17 M maintenance 82 85 Memory Stick 13 38 71 M...

Page 92: ...ots 12 42 troubleshooting 71 power 27 cord 16 indicator light 14 switch 21 power saving modes 45 System Hibernation 29 46 System Suspend 46 Video Standby 30 power sources 17 80 connecting 16 precautions 82 pre installed software 61 Print Screen key 25 printer connecting 53 port 53 R radio interference 82 rechargeable battery packs 16 recharging battery pack 18 recharging battery packs 18 registeri...

Page 93: ...oblems 22 System Hibernation mode 29 46 System Suspend mode 29 46 T technical specifications 61 technical support 61 62 Touchpad accessing 36 features 36 touchpad 14 36 66 troubleshooting 63 startup 22 63 turning on computer 21 TV interference 82 U USB connecting 49 connector 13 49 V VAIO Link 62 response center 62 software 62 ventilation 82 video camera 57 Video Standby mode 30 W Windows taskbar ...

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