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Getting help

If the above method does not work, slide the power switch and hold it for at least four seconds. This
turns off the power.

If your computer locks up while playing a CD-ROM, stop the CD-ROM, and shut down the computer by
pressing

<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete>

, and then click

Shut Down

My software program locks up or crashes

Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support.

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.

My mouse does not work

Check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector.

If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse, check that the appropriate driver and mouseware are
properly installed.

About the display

My LCD does not display anything

Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on.

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.

Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-SR21K

Page 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G S R 2 1 K ...

Page 2: ...rein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Sony DVgate i LINKTM and the i LINK logo JogDialTM PictureGear Memory Stick and the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation i LINK is the name for the IEEE 1394 1995 standards and their revisions Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo Windo...

Page 3: ...y 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 proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are un...

Page 4: ...son could 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 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...

Page 5: ...ed AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface CD ROM The use of the optical instruments supplied with your notebook will cause eye hazard As the laser beam used in th...

Page 6: ...2 Class B and EN 50082 1 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 shorter than 3 metres 9 8 feet The CD ROM DVD ROM depending on your model is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repa...

Page 7: ...er Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Keep away from children Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery For changing this battery please contact VAIO Link http www vaio link com In some areas th...

Page 8: ...ntage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy the speakers to listen to audio and video CDs Interconnectivity Your computer has Ethernet an i LINKTM functionalities i LINKTM is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data Windows Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Communications Access popular onli...

Page 9: ...add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting Help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips Precautions provides facts and advice about using your notebook Specifications provides details on your computer drivers and accessories 2 Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the Sony applications About the Softwar...

Page 10: ...d its accessories Remove the following hardware items from the box 1 main unit 6 documentation pack 2 rechargeable battery pack 7 AC adapter 3 display adapter 8 power cord 4 CD ROM drive 9 phone plug country specific 5 product recovery CD ROMs 10 phone cable ...

Page 11: ...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 12: ... 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 13: ...internal and external devices Locating controls and connectors Right Phone cable and connectors are TNV Telecommunications Network Voltage according to EN60950 1 headphone connector page 48 5 PC Card slot page 34 2 line in microphone connector page 49 6 S400 i LINKTM connector page 57 3 Jog Dial page 30 7 phone line jack page 41 4 PC Card eject button page 34 ...

Page 14: ...er cord hazardous voltage according to EN 60950 All other connectors for this notebook are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN 60950 1 DC In page 17 4 USB connector page 50 2 ventilation slot 5 Memory Stick slot page 38 3 monitor connector page 45 6 Memory Stick eject button page 38 ...

Page 15: ...indicator page 27 9 LCD screen page 28 2 battery indicator page 27 10 ID label 3 Memory StickTM indicator page 27 11 keyboard page 24 4 hard disk drive indicator page 27 12 touchpad page 29 5 Num Lock indicator page 27 13 power switch page 21 6 Caps Lock indicator page 27 14 left right buttons page 29 7 Scroll Lock indicator page 27 15 speakers page 48 8 internal microphone page 49 ...

Page 16: ...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 ventilation slot ...

Page 17: ...proceed as follows 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily acces...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...or 2 light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately two and a half hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour battery indicator light status meaning on The computer is using battery power single blink The battery is running out of power double blin...

Page 20: ...e Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and close the cover 2 Slide the lock lever 1 to the Unlock position 3 S...

Page 21: ...the cover 2 Slide 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 22: ... Turn off any peripheral connected to your computer Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents If you are unable to shut down your computer close all software in use remove the PC Cards if inserted disconnect any USB devices Then press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time the Task Manager appears allowing you to close open applications and to shut down the computer If this does not ...

Page 23: ...antee 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 Notebook proceed as follows 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 p...

Page 24: ...The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Print Screen key 3 The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screenshot into a document ...

Page 25: ...subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator illuminates Operator keys 9 Several keys are always used 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 execute commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save c...

Page 26: ...folder This is equivalent to selecting Search and then For files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computer 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 Insert Displays the System Properties w...

Page 27: ...e 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 letters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the ...

Page 28: ...rease 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 System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system p...

Page 29: ...he 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 horizontall...

Page 30: ...lect a software adjust the internal speaker volume etc The Jog Dial window is always displayed on the screen This window has two modes Launcher mode or Guide mode The Jog Dial window is in Launcher mode until you start an application or the Jog Dial window becomes active When an arrow appears next to an item in the Jog Dial window you can display a submenu for that item by selecting it and pressin...

Page 31: ... 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 Jog Dial window or close it To display the Jog Dial window double click or on the taskbar ...

Page 32: ...ress the Jog Dial while pressing the Ctrl key to switch to Launcher mode 2 Turn the Jog Dial to select an item then press the Jog Dial The Jog Dial 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 ...

Page 33: ... window or adjust the window size as described below Action Description Turn the Jog Dial Scrolls the window vertically When several windows are displayed 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 ...

Page 34: ...ncludes a PC Card slot PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot front label facing up 1 2 Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector ...

Page 35: ...ou do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Do not force a card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the 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 the system...

Page 36: ... follows 1 Double click in the taskbar The Unplug or Eject Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears 3 Confirm the device to stop and click OK A Safe to Remove Hardware window appears confirming the device can be safely removed from the system 4 Click OK 5 Click Close to close the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog bo...

Page 37: ...tem 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 Power Panel utility and when it is set to enter System Hibernation automatically while using a battery as the source of power You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions within the PC Card with this computer ...

Page 38: ...mera recorder or a digital still camera Before using Memory Sticks you should back up important data To avoid damaging data Do not remove 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 o...

Page 39: ...eck the Removable Disk S drive On the desktop double click My Computer Make sure that the Removable Disk S icon is displayed in the window Double click Removable Disk S to display the contents of the Memory Stick media Hold the Memory StickTM media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory StickTM media do not for...

Page 40: ... button again and remove the Memory Stick media Always remove the Memory StickTM gently or it may pop out unexpectedly It is recommended to remove the Memory StickTM before shutting down the computer To prevent the possible loss of data do not remove a Memory StickTM media when the Memory StickTM media access light is on Large image files require more time to store on a Memory StickTM media so alw...

Page 41: ... into the wall jack 2 A country specific phone plug is supplied with your VAIO notebook allowing you to plug the phone line into the wall jack 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 p...

Page 42: ...g you select If the battery level falls to 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 disk Usi...

Page 43: ...stem Suspend mode To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Press any key If you slide the power switch and hold for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically Using System Hibernation The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate System Hibernation mode proceed as follows Press Fn F12 Or...

Page 44: ...ser guide Connecting an external display page 45 Connecting external speakers page 48 Connecting an external microphone page 49 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 50 Connecting a CD ROM drive page 54 Connecting a printer page 56 Connecting an i LINK device page 57 Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting al...

Page 45: ...ook computer 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 46: ...t be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the type of computer display and projector used To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the supplied display adapter 1 into the computer s monitor connector 2 and the display cable 3 to the display adapter 2 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 4 into the display and the other en...

Page 47: ...ou can connect a projector using the supplied display adapter To connect a projector proceed as follows 1 Plug the display adapter 1 into the computer s monitor connector 2 and the display signal cable 3 to the display adapter 2 Plug the speaker audio cable 4 into the earphone connector 5 identified by the symbol 3 Plug the projector power cord 6 into an AC outlet ...

Page 48: ...ternal speakers To connect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the earphone connector 2 identified by the symbol 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 ...

Page 49: ...Your VAIO notebook contains an internal microphone It is also possible to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 50: ...book 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 unplug the hub and reboot Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse proceed as follows Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector 1 identified by the symbol You can connect the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series As t...

Page 51: ...e You can connect a floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your computer Connecting the floppy disk drive To connect the floppy disk drive proceed as follows Plug the floppy disk drive 1 cable into the USB connector 2 identified by the symbol The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up ...

Page 52: ...ette To remove a diskette proceed as follows When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator 2 turns off and then press the Eject button 1 to remove the diskette Before pressing the Eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the diskette does not come out by pressing the Eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the Eject butto...

Page 53: ... off and then unplug the USB cable from the computer If the floppy disk drive is not removed properly your system may crash and you may lose data that you did not save before If your computer is off you can directly unplug the USB cable from the computer To carry your floppy disk drive when you have finished using it fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk dr...

Page 54: ...n the CD ROM drive the connection procedures may vary The driver for the PCGA CD51 A CD ROM drive is preinstalled on your computer As no guarantee is supplied with your PCGA CD51 A CD ROM drive your device is covered by the guarantee of your notebook Removing the CD ROM drive If you unplug the CD ROM drive from the computer when turned on your system might crash and you might lose data that you di...

Page 55: ...es 55 n N 3 Confirm the device to stop and click OK A Safe to Remove Hardware window appears confirming the device can be safely removed from the system 4 Click OK 5 Click Close to close the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box 6 Remove the device safely ...

Page 56: ... Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug an optional USB printer cable 2 into the USB connector 1 identified by the symbol on your computer and printer 2 Plug the printer 3 power cord into an AC outlet Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Sony Notebook Setup software Turn off your computer and the printe...

Page 57: ...es generally powered by i LINK connectors The i LINK connector supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINKTM cables compatible with your VAIO notebook...

Page 58: ...camera 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 StickTM slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory St...

Page 59: ...er VAIO computer equipped with Smart Connect connected to your computer with an i LINKTM cable 1 not supplied You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer When you use Smart Connect to connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when the two computers are networked ...

Page 60: ...es you the information to access VAIO Link The Getting Started gives you a list of the items you find in the box and a summary of the bundled applications Online user guides on your Documentation CD ROM The Hardware guide explains how to use your computer connect peripheral devices It gives you a packing list and the list of specifications of your computer and accessories The Software guide lists ...

Page 61: ...e User Guides and help files for the peripherals or software You need to plug in the phone line and configure your modem for use before using the communication features described in this 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 ...

Page 62: ...at it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that you have switched to the external display and that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn it on When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not be able to start your system properly If the message Press F1...

Page 63: ...thods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Shut Down command does not work properly proceed as follows Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete and by choosing Shut Down If this does not work slide the power switch 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 com...

Page 64: ...el and change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action My mouse does not work Check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse check that the appropriate driver and mouseware are properly installed About the display My LCD does not display anything Check that the computer is...

Page 65: ...t CD ROMs and diskettes My CD ROM drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on Press the Eject button on the optical device drive If the Eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object into the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot play a CD ROM disk Make sure the label of the disk is facing up If the disk requires software make sure th...

Page 66: ...you place the disk in the tray with the label side facing up When I remove the Memory Stick an error message appears Insert the Memory StickTM in the slot again and press Enter Wait until the active application finishes then remove the Memory Stick If the message confirms eject of the Memory Stick click OK About sound My speakers are not producing sound The built in speakers may be turned off Pres...

Page 67: ... check that the microphone is plugged into the microphone connector About the modem My internal modem does not 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 box C...

Page 68: ...eck that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line About peripherals I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the conne...

Page 69: ...CP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP The i LINK device which is connected to the computer is not recognized or a message appears Disconnect the i LINKTM device once then connect it again About digital video captures and DVgate While I am recording images to a digital video device using DVgate my system displays the message Recording to D...

Page 70: ...f you need assistance Adding and removing memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Be careful when adding memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunction For memory upgrades use only PC100 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMM gold lead contacts Elec...

Page 71: ... package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD 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 ...

Page 72: ...emove the memory module Carefully press down on the release tabs on either end of the memory module at the same time 1 Pull out the memory module in the direction of the arrow 2 9 Return the palmrest to its original position by aligning it with the notch on the keyboard and then setting it on the keyboard Handle the palmrest gently to avoid breaking the attached cable 10 Close the display panel pa...

Page 73: ...ely hot during operation Wait at least one hour for the computer to cool down before you remove the screws 4 Unscrew the six screws at the bottom of your computer Use a precision Phillips screwdriver that matches the size of the screw heads 5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover 6 Raise the palmrest 1 toward you turn it over and then set it gently on the keyboard ...

Page 74: ...he module edge connector pointing down and the notch on the right and then insert it diagonally into an empty slot 10 Lower the memory module until it clicks into place on both ends Slide the memory module into the slot Snap the connector into place when the board is correctly seated Return the palm rest to its original position by aligning it with the notch on the keyboard and then setting it on ...

Page 75: ...at the locations shown below Viewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click the Start button point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 3 Click the About this Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear you should try again to add memory ...

Page 76: ...e 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 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 Y...

Page 77: ... by qualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such 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 35º ...

Page 78: ...r before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer 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 direct sunlight and other heat sources On handling CD ROM disks Do not touch the s...

Page 79: ...equire 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 pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time rem...

Page 80: ...inuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling Memory Stick Do not touch the 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 not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let cards get wet Do not use or s...

Page 81: ...ogy Hard disk drive 10 GB Standard RAM 64 MB SDRAM micro DIMM Maximum RAM 256 MB LCD screen 10 4 XGA TFT L2 cache memory 256 KB CPU integration MPEG MPEG 1 Digital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics S3 Savage IX 8 MB VRAM Sound capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound CD ROM drive Up to 16x max CD ROM reading speed Laser diode properties Wave length 795 nm Laser output 2 43 µW ...

Page 82: ...k Special button Jog Dial Connection capabilities on notebook External speakers headphone microphone 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 80 watts maximum 16V DC AC100 240V Power man...

Page 83: ...h AC adapter 1 36 kg 1 62 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 hygromete...

Page 84: ... CD ROM drive 54 charging status 19 combination controls 26 28 connector battery 16 DC In 17 headphone 13 i LINK 13 line in microphone 13 microphone 49 USB 14 copyright 2 correction keys 24 Ctrl key 25 Customer Guide 60 Customer Service Guide 60 D DC In 14 17 digital video camera 58 diskette inserting a 52 removing a 52 display 45 display adapter 47 documentation pack 9 DVgate 58 E Energy Star gui...

Page 85: ...ne in microphone connector 13 lithium ion battery 7 lock lever battery 16 LCD 21 M memory module adding a 72 removing a 71 Memory Stick 38 inserting a 39 removing a 40 Memory Stick indicator 15 27 Memory Stick slot 14 microphone 49 internal 15 microphone cable 49 microphone connector 49 modem 4 5 41 moisture condensation 78 monitor 45 mouse 50 N navigation keys 25 Normal mode 42 Num Lock 25 Num Lo...

Page 86: ...lation 14 16 Smart Connect 59 Software guide 60 speaker cable 48 speaker switch 28 speaker volume 28 speakers 15 48 specifications 81 switch power 15 21 speaker 28 System Hibernation mode 28 43 System Idle mode 28 42 System Suspend mode 28 43 T technical specifications 81 touchpad 29 troubleshooting 61 U USB 50 USB connector 14 USB floppy disk drive 51 USB mouse 50 V VAIO Link 7 23 61 VAIO Link Re...

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