Sony VAIO PCG-SR31K User Manual Download

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Refer to your

Software Guide

for information on the bundled software and the Sony applications.

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About the Software

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

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Customizing your notebook

explains how to set your system and power management.

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Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs

explains how to perform a system and application

recovery.

Consult the

Online Help

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

troubleshooting.

Refer to the Microsoft

Quick Start

manual for more information on Windows.

Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-SR31K

Page 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G S R 3 1 K P C G S R 3 1 L K ...

Page 2: ...herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Sony DVgate i LINK and the i LINK logo JogDial 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 Windows...

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: ...ord The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony notebook Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial number when you call VAIO Link Serial number ________________________ Model number P C G 4 3 1 M P C G 4 3 3 M ...

Page 5: ...ONY Service Center Audio video Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Connectivity Never install modem or telephone wiring during a storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Use caution when installing or modifying telephone li...

Page 6: ...t attempt any disassembling process For servicing refer to qualified personnel only Hard disk drive The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive They can erase the data on the hard drive and cause the computer to malfunction Do not place your computer near or on any products which emit magnetic fields mainly TV sets Speakers Magnets magnetic bracel...

Page 7: ...ith 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 shorter than 3 metres 9 8 feet The optical disc drive is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repair and main...

Page 8: ...urer 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 60 C 140 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 t...

Page 9: ...multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy the speakers to listen to audio and video CDs Interconnectivity Your computer has Memory Stick and i LINK functionalities Memory Stick is Sony s new universal storage medium i LINK is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data Windows Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Communi...

Page 10: ...asic information to start using your notebook Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations Guide for your information Online documentation 1 The Sony Notebook User Guide Using Your Sony Notebook 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 o...

Page 11: ...software pre installed on your system Customizing your notebook explains how to set your system and power management Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to perform a system and application recovery 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 Win...

Page 12: ...essories 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 country specific 4 CD ROM drive 9 phone plug country specific 5 product recovery CD ROMs 10 phone cable ...

Page 13: ...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 14: ... 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 15: ... your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices Locating controls and connectors Right 1 headphone connector page 53 5 PC Card slot page 37 2 line in microphone connector page 54 6 S400 i LINK connector page 63 3 Jog Dial page 33 7 phone line jack page 46 4 PC Card eject button page 37 ...

Page 16: ...tor 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 Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on 1 DC In page 19 4 USB connector page 55 2 ventilation slot 5 MagicGate Memory Stick slot page 41 3 monitor connector page 50 6 Memory Stick eject button page 41 ...

Page 17: ...battery indicator page 20 10 Bluetooth button page 62 3 Memory Stick indicator 11 LCD screen page 31 4 hard disk drive indicator page 41 12 keyboard page 27 5 Num Lock indicator page 29 13 touchpad page 32 6 Caps Lock indicator page 29 14 power switch page 24 7 Scroll Lock indicator page 29 15 left right buttons page 32 8 Bluetooth indicator page 29 16 speakers page 31 ...

Page 18: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 18 n N Back Bottom 1 battery connector page 20 1 battery lock lever page 20 2 battery release lever page 20 3 ventilation area ...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...the bottom of the computer to the Unlock position 2 Align the grooves 2 and tabs on the battery 3 with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in th...

Page 21: ...ht 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 5 5 hours if your notebook is on To charge the battery completely continue charging for three additional hours battery indicator light status meaning on The computer is using battery power single blink The battery is running out of power dou...

Page 22: ...tach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life or battery autonomy The battery ...

Page 23: ...ease 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 the c...

Page 24: ...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 25: ... 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 26: ...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 27: ...y is used to cancel commands Function keys 2 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 c...

Page 28: ... and 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 S...

Page 29: ...ll 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 window This is equivalent to double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel Indicator Functions power Power on lights green System Idle mode lights amber System Suspend mode flashes amber Battery Indicates the status of the batter...

Page 30: ...ot 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 letters appear in lowercase as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Scr...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ... 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 35: ...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 36: ...g Jog Dial If the Sony software supporting the Jog Dial is active you can use Jog Dial functions allocated to each software Software not supporting Jog Dial If the software in use does not support the Center Jog Control you can scroll the window or adjust the window size ...

Page 37: ...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 38: ... You 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 Syst...

Page 39: ...lows 1 Double click in the taskbar The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box 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 The Safe to Remove Hardware dialog box appears confirming the device can be safely removed from the system 4 Click OK 5 Click Close to close the Unplug or Eject Hardware dia...

Page 40: ...m Suspend mode It is recommended to remove the card when your computer enters the System Hibernation mode by pressing the 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 41: ...back up important data Only MagicGate Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data like music 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...

Page 42: ... an image onto an MG Memory Stick that already contains music What is MagicGate MagicGate is copyright protection that consists of authentification and encryption technology Authentification technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or pla...

Page 43: ...can see the contents of the card by clicking the Removable Disk S icon VisualFlow can be configured to start automatically when you insert a Memory Stick You can change the settings in VAIO Action Setup Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media do not force the Memory Stick ...

Page 44: ...ut push the eject button again and remove the Memory Stick Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly It is recommended that you remove the Memory Stick before shutting down the computer To prevent the possible loss of data do not remove a Memory Stick when the Memory Stick access light is on Large image files require more time to store on a Memory Stick so always check t...

Page 45: ... Stick Memory Sticks are formatted for immediate use when you purchase them If you need to reformat a Memory Stick use the Memory Stick Formatter software provided with your notebook For more details about using Memory Stick Formatter refer to the help files To format a Memory Stick proceed as follows 1 Insert the Memory Stick into the notebook 2 Click the Start button point to Programs click Memo...

Page 46: ... 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 47: ...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 48: ...em 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 mode 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...

Page 49: ...nd all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals Connecting an external display page 50 Connecting external speakers page 53 Connecting an external microphone page 54 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 55 Using a CD ROM drive page 59 Connecting a printer page 61 Connecting a Bluetooth device to your...

Page 50: ...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 51: ... 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 into the display adapter 2 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 4 into the display and the other e...

Page 52: ...n connect a projector using the supplied display adapter To connect a projector proceed as follows 1 Plug the supplied 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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ... 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 59: ...ard into the PC Card slot with the SONY logo facing up 2 If this is not the case try to reinsert the CD ROM card You cannot insert a disk when the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode Depending on the CD ROM drive the connection procedures may vary The driver for the PCGA CD51 A optical disc drive is preinstalled on your computer As no guarantee is supplied with your PCGA CD51 ...

Page 60: ...se instructions To remove the CD ROM drive proceed as follows 1 Double click in the taskbar The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box 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 The Safe to Remove Hardware dialog box appears confirming the device can be safely removed from the system 4 Click O...

Page 61: ... 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 62: ...sskey should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to reenter the Passkey You can change your settings in order not to be discovered by other Bluetooth devices or you can set a limit For more information see the BlueSpace online help The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth...

Page 63: ...ces generally powered by i LINK connectors The i LINK connector supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook ...

Page 64: ...deo 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 Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory ...

Page 65: ...her VAIO computer equipped with Smart Connect connected to your computer with an i LINK 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 66: ...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 67: ...u have any problems with your computer you can access the VAIO Link website Go to http www vaio link com VAIO Link Response Centre Before contacting VAIO Link Response Centre try to solve the problem by reading the User Guides and help files for the peripherals or software You need to plug in the phone line and configure your modem for use before using the communication features described in this ...

Page 68: ...olutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO LINK About the computer and software page 69 About Bluetooth page 72 About the display page 74 About CD ROMs and diskettes page 75 About sound page 77 About the modem page 78 About peripherals page 79 About digital video captures and DVgate page 80 The Bluetooth availability depends on the model and your country of residence ...

Page 69: ... the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly If you have plugged the computer into a UPS make sure the UPS is turned on and works If you are using an external display check that 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 c...

Page 70: ...row keys to select Exit save changes and then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 8 Make sure that Yes is selected and then press Enter 9 Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete and by choosing Shut Down My computer does not shut down It is recommended that you shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other met...

Page 71: ...e 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 Ope...

Page 72: ... which I want to communicate Check that the Bluetooth function of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your notebook The data transfer rate is slow Check that the Bluetooth...

Page 73: ...device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your notebook Check that the Bluetooth function of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details I cannot stop the Bluetooth function Press the Bluetooth power button for at least four seconds and make sure that the Bluetooth LED turns off If the above method does not work pres...

Page 74: ...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 Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image The window I h...

Page 75: ...el of the CD is facing up If the CD requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the CD Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer for at least one hour while it is turned on Make sure the disk is properly inserted you should hear a click My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette The...

Page 76: ...ific files that are located on the applications CD ROM disc Insert the disc and try starting the program again Make sure you place the disc on the tray with the label side facing up When I remove the Memory Stick an error message appears Insert the Memory Stick in the slot again and press Enter Wait until the active application finishes then remove the Memory Stick If the message confirms eject of...

Page 77: ...ume 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 the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the headphone connector disconnect the cab...

Page 78: ...behind a Private Automatic Branch eXchange PABX Make sure that the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or...

Page 79: ...Manual in the DVgate Motion Mode scrolldown menu if this issue occurs with a non Sony camera My PC Card is not working Make sure the PC card is compatible with your version of Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using If you are using two PC cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using I cannot print C...

Page 80: ... video device using DVgate my system displays the message Recording to DV device failed Check the power 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 ...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...gulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the system Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If s...

Page 83: ...ry 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 temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity ...

Page 84: ...ck lever and lift the cover 6 Raise the palmrest towards you turn it over and then set it gently on the keyboard 7 Before you remove the memory module touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body 8 Remove 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 t...

Page 85: ...l the computer cools down The inside of a notebook becomes extremely 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 a...

Page 86: ...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 87: ... Notebook User Guide Precautions 87 n N 11 Close the display panel and replace the six screws on the bottom of the computer Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten all six screws at the locations shown below ...

Page 88: ... 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 dialog box 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 89: ...s to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screensaver 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...

Page 90: ... adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter Do not use any other AC adapter On handling your notebook 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...

Page 91: ...ld this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with a private branch exchange PBX If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moist...

Page 92: ... well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth On using the battery pack Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C such as 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 t...

Page 93: ...al in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Preventing hearing damage Avoid using 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 Memory Stick Do not touch the connector with your finger or ...

Page 94: ...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 Internal modem Built in modem V 90 K56Flex 56kbps da...

Page 95: ... 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 source 16V DC AC100 240V Power management Energy Star compliant ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface Battery 6 cells lithium ion Dimensions Width Height Depth 259 mm 23 7...

Page 96: ...y 10 to 90 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 35 C Wireless communication Method of communication Bluetooth standard Ver 1 0B Maximum communication speed Approx 723 kbps Output Bluetooth standard Power Class1 Communication distance Approx 100 10 m open space Compatible Bluetooth profile Generic Access Profile Service Discovery Application P...

Page 97: ... 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 Internal modem Built in modem V 90 K56Flex 56kbps d...

Page 98: ...NK 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 source 16V DC AC100 240V Power management Energy Star compliant ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface Battery 6 cells lithium ion Dimensions Width Height Depth 259 mm 23 7 mm t...

Page 99: ...otice 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 reading of less than 35 C Model Number PCG SR31LK ...

Page 100: ...one 54 phone 46 printer 61 speaker 53 camera 64 Caps Lock indicator 17 30 CD ROM drive 59 charging status 21 combination controls 28 31 connector battery 18 DC In 19 headphone 15 i LINK 15 line in microphone 15 microphone 54 USB 16 copyright 2 correction keys 27 Ctrl key 28 Customer Guide 66 Customer Service Guide 66 D DC In 16 19 digital video camera 64 diskette inserting a 57 removing a 57 displ...

Page 101: ... K key Alt 28 application 28 Ctrl 28 Escape 27 Fn 27 31 Insert 27 Print Screen 27 Shift 28 Windows 28 keyboard 27 L LCD screen 17 line in microphone connector 15 lithium ion battery 8 lock lever battery 18 LCD 24 M MagicGate Memory Stick slot 16 memory module adding a 85 removing a 84 Memory Stick 41 inserting a 43 removing a 44 microphone 54 internal 17 microphone cable 54 microphone connector 54...

Page 102: ...ck indicator 17 30 Shift key 28 slot MagicGate Memory Stick 16 PC Card 15 37 ventilation 16 Smart Connect 65 Software guide 66 speaker cable 53 speaker switch 31 speaker volume 31 speakers 17 53 specifications 94 97 switch power 17 24 speaker 31 System Hibernation mode 31 48 System Idle mode 31 47 System Suspend mode 31 48 T technical specifications 94 97 touchpad 32 troubleshooting 68 U USB 55 US...

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