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Sony

Notebook U

er Guide

Welcome

Your notebook and its accessories

The following hardware items are in the box:

If there are extra phone plugs in the box, see

Using the correct phone plug

(page 49)

Main unit

AC adapter

Rechargeable battery pack

Power cord (country-specific)

3 Product recovery CD-ROMs 7 Phone cable

(country-specific)

Documentation pack

i.LINK™ disc drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)
see

Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM

i.LINK™ drive

(page 33)

Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-VX71P

Page 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G V X 7 1 P ...

Page 2: ...on Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license...

Page 3: ...elines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The...

Page 4: ...l only To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO notebook to rain or moisture Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power ...

Page 5: ...phone lines Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Optical disc drive Misuse of optical instruments can cause eye hazard ...

Page 6: ...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 maintenance only by authorized Sony technicians Improper repairs and use can create safety hazards Before setting up your internal modem please read the supplied Modem Regulations flyer carefully Depending on the country usage of the Wireless L...

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

Page 8: ...deo CDs on the combined CD RW DVD ROM i LINK drive Interconnectivity Your computer has MagicGate Memory Stick Ethernet and i LINK functionalities Memory Stick is Sony s universal storage medium i LINK is a bi directional digital interface for exchanging data Wireless technology Thanks to the Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b technology you can communicate freely without cables or wires Windows Your system...

Page 9: ...nformation Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Wireless LAN Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online documentation 1 This Sony Notebook Hardware Guide Using your notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also find out what you can do with a Memory Stick and how to use the Wireless LAN function C...

Page 10: ...ing applications explains how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers explains how to install update or uninstall a driver Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to perform a system and application recovery Using partitioned drives tells you what you can do with partitioned drives 3 Refer to the Specifications online document for details on your computer driver...

Page 11: ...here are extra phone plugs in the box see Using the correct phone plug page 49 1 Main unit 5 AC adapter 2 Rechargeable battery pack 6 Power cord country specific 3 Product recovery CD ROMs 7 Phone cable country specific 4 Documentation pack 8 i LINK disc drive CD RW DVD ROM see Using the CD RW DVD ROM i LINK drive page 33 ...

Page 12: ...f you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your f...

Page 13: ... Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance ...

Page 14: ...g controls and connectors page 14 Connecting a power source page 18 Starting your notebook page 22 Shutting down your notebook page 23 Using the keyboard page 24 Using the touchpad page 29 Using the Jog Dial page 30 Using the CD RW DVD ROM i LINK drive page 33 Using PC Cards page 38 Using the Memory Stick page 40 Using the modem page 48 Using power saving modes page 50 Using Wireless LAN page 52 ...

Page 15: ...he cable lock slot to lock down your notebook You just need to loop an anti theft lock around a desk or a chair insert the lock into the slot of your notebook and set the combination 1 Phone line connector modem page 48 2 USB connector page 64 3 Headphone connector page 62 4 Line in microphone connector page 63 5 Ventilation slot 6 Cable lock slot 7 DC In page 18 ...

Page 16: ...book 15 n N Left 1 Ethernet network connector page 71 2 Monitor VGA connector page 59 3 Wireless switch page 52 4 S400 i LINK connector page 68 5 DC Out VAIO peripheral original connector page 68 6 USB connector page 64 7 PC Card slot page 38 ...

Page 17: ...oll Lock indicator page 28 5 LCD screen page 95 6 Power button page 22 7 Keyboard page 24 8 MagicGate Memory Stick page 40 9 Power indicator page 22 10 Battery indicator page 28 11 Wireless LAN indicator page 28 12 Memory Stick indicator page 28 13 Speakers 14 Touchpad page 29 15 Left right buttons page 29 16 Jog Dial page 30 17 Back button Jog Dial page 30 ...

Page 18: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 17 n N Back Bottom 1 Battery connector page 19 1 Battery lock lever page 19 2 Battery release lever page 19 3 Memory module cover page 89 4 Reset switch ...

Page 19: ... 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 accessible Some models may be supplied with two power cords one for a UK power outlet and one for a con...

Page 20: ...e bottom of the computer to the Unlock position 1 2 Align the grooves 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 2 3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer 3 When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in th...

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

Page 22: ...release lever 2 to the Unlock position and slide the battery away from the computer You can remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when it is connected to the mains voltage AC adapter Close the cover before you remove the battery pack You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while th...

Page 23: ...ss the power button 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 Fn F5 is only possible if Windows is running If you hold the power button down for more than four seconds the computer will turn o...

Page 24: ...in use If applicable remove the PC Card To do so double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time If you have not changed the default the Task Manager will appear Select Shut Down Turn Off Press Alt F4 to see the Turn off computer window and press Turn Off If ...

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

Page 26: ...s equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Numeric keypad area 7 Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator illuminates Operator keys 8 11 12 Several keys are alw...

Page 27: ...equivalent to selecting Search from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is equivalent to selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Displays the System Properties window This is equivalent to double clicki...

Page 28: ...Fn F5 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Fn F7 switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD external display connected to the monitor connector and both LCD and external display Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute t...

Page 29: ...ead from or written to the hard drive 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 letters appear in low...

Page 30: ...oint Slide one finger on the touchpad 1 to place the 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 ...

Page 31: ...n N Using the Jog Dial Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial 1 between the right and left touchpad buttons of your computer You can turn 2 and press 3 the Jog Dial to scroll the window select software adjust the internal speaker volume and so on ...

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

Page 33: ...If the Sony software supporting the Jog Dial control is open you can use Jog Dial control functions allocated to that software Software not supporting Jog Dial If the software in use does not support the Jog Dial you can scroll the window or adjust the window size Action Description Turn the Jog Dial Scrolls the window vertically When several windows are displayed the last selected window will be ...

Page 34: ...s and burn CDs Setting up the drive The i LINK drive is delivered with the following components 1 CD RW DVD ROM drive 2 VAIO peripheral cable 3 Vertical installation base Place the drive carefully in the stand with the drive tray facing towards you 4 Manual eject pin stored on the bottom of the drive 5 Cable clip Use the clip to tidy the cable if you do not need its full extension ...

Page 35: ... to be connected into both the S400 i LINK connector and the VAIO peripheral original connector To connect the drive proceed as follows 1 Plug the four pin end of the i LINK drive s cable into the optical disc 1 2 Scroll the LOCK wheel 2 to lock the i LINK drive s cable 3 Plug the two pin end of the i LINK drive s cable 3 into the notebook s S400 i LINK connector 4 and the VAIO peripheral original...

Page 36: ...lose the tray by pushing it gently When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert or remove a disc Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the disc drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your disc drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you have finished using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the eject button ...

Page 37: ...come unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Depending on the display setup properties you selected you may use the Fn F command to expand the screen to full screen size Region codes indicators are labeled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD ev...

Page 38: ... to a disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 4x speed as the software pre installed on your computer is preset to that speed Your VAIO notebook does not support 1x writi...

Page 39: ...acturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction Se...

Page 40: ...moved from the system 5 Click OK The Safely Remove Hardware message appears 6 Click the Close button 7 Press the PC Card release button The PC Card release button ejects 8 Press the PC Card release button The PC Card pops out If you unplug the PC Card from the computer when it is still turned on your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save before While the card is inserted...

Page 41: ...the Memory Stick can already be used with an ever increasing range of compatible products including Audio systems Visual devices VAIO products CLIE handhelds Mobile phones There are currently two different types of Memory Stick The generic Memory Stick coloured blue The MagicGate Memory Stick coloured white You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website http www sonystyle europe com or...

Page 42: ...bust structure of the stick gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices Durability the same Memory Stick can be used tens of thousands of times Forward compatibility the Memory Stick s current format is designed to be compatible with future products and higher capacity Memory Sticks The future of Memory Stick Memory Stick s potential is virtually unlimited with the number of compatible p...

Page 43: ...can expand the capabilities of your VAIO computer in the following scenarios With your still digital camera share your holiday pictures instantly by e mail From your handycam to your VAIO make the most of your captured moments with the VAIO s movie editing tools Carry pictures on you by copying image files from the Internet to your VAIO to your CLIE handheld With your voice recorder add your voice...

Page 44: ...ic to your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative Compliance SonicStage software So that you further distinguish a MagicGate Memory Stick from a generic one look for the logo printed on it a protruding dot located on the back MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that c...

Page 45: ...nd playback on other Magic Gate equipped devices and media Copyright protection People who create artistic works such as music are entitled to a copyright meaning that they have exclusive rights to dictate how their work is used When they are created artistic works are automatically protected by a copyright without having to submit notification or registration and may not be used without the permi...

Page 46: ...can currently use Memory Sticks with the following Sony products Visual Cybershot digital camera Mavica digital camera PC TRV and VX series digital video cameras LC data projector Audio MS Walkman MS Hi fi system Network Walkmans Voice recorders Other VAIO notebooks VAIO desktops CLIE Handheld Entertainment Organiser Sony mobile phones Digital printers AIBO the Sony Entertainment Robot To find out...

Page 47: ...is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick The 128 MB Memory Stick has a vertical lock Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick proceed as follows 1 Once you have stored your data from your digital device insert the Memory Stick with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory ...

Page 48: ...Stick in toward the notebook The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot 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 o...

Page 49: ...g the modem you will need to select your current location The detailed procedure for selecting the country is explained in Configuring your modem in the Software Guide Do not pull the flexible cover too forcefully 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 connecte...

Page 50: ...orrect phone plug If there are two phone plugs in the box make sure you use the correct one for the country you are in as follows UK The connector can be identified by its cuboid shape and flat pins Netherlands The connector can be identified by its protruding pins ...

Page 51: ...he battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Using Standby mode The ...

Page 52: ...Click Start and then Turn Off Computer In the Turn off computer screen hold down the Shift key and press Hibernate To return to Normal mode press the power button The computer turns on and returns to its previous state When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to normal mode from ...

Page 53: ...unicate through an Access Point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g individual license limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality carefully read the Wireless LAN Safety Regulations flyer WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11b standard which specifies the u...

Page 54: ...reless LAN switch on the left side of the computer 2 Double click the network icon in the taskbar marked Wireless Network Connection The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears 3 Click the Advanced button The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab 5 Click the Add button The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears 6 Enter a Network...

Page 55: ...uter If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers in exactly the same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure In France and in the Netherlands only a few channels can be used France only channels 10 11 indoors as well as outdoors Netherlands cha...

Page 56: ... extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point for example the Sony PCWA A200 Access Point The Access Point bridges wireless and wired LANs and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range ...

Page 57: ...twork ID but without the first digit For example ID of the network 09316a 6 digits Network key 9316a 5 digits 6 Click Connect After 30 seconds the connection is established In France and in the Netherlands only a few channels can be used France only channels 10 11 indoors as well as outdoos Netherlands channels 9 10 11 outdoors only All channels can be used indoors This means that you need to chan...

Page 58: ...r The Device Manager window appears 4 Double click Network adapters The list of available network adapters appears 5 Right click ORINOCO Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and select Properties The ORINOCO Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card Properties dialog box appears 6 On the Advanced tab select 2 Channel Use default channel appears in the Value screen 7 Set the Value to the correct channel France only 10 or 1...

Page 59: ...nly after turning on all peripherals Connecting an external display page 59 Connecting external speakers page 62 Connecting an external microphone page 63 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 64 Connecting an i LINK device page 68 Connecting to a network LAN page 71 Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB devices are hot plug and play devices Y...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...play together depending on the type of computer display and projector used When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can press Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices To connect a computer display to your notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug the monitor s lead 1 into the notebook s VGA connector 2 2 Plug the power...

Page 62: ...xternal display such as the Sony LCD Projector To connect a projector proceed as follows 1 Use the VGA cable to connect the projector to the notebook s VGA connector 1 2 Plug the projector s speaker audio cable 2 into the headphone connector identified by the symbol 3 Plug the projector power cord 3 into an AC outlet ...

Page 63: ... connecting external speakers To connect external speakers plug the speaker cable into the headphone connector identified by the symbol Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ...

Page 64: ...es 63 n N Connecting an external microphone To connect an external microphone to your notebook 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 65: ...tebook with a USB hub connected to it make sure that a device is connected to the USB hub If you encounter problems in 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 into one of the USB connectors identified by the symbol You can connect the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 se...

Page 66: ...onnect a floppy disk drive to one of the two USB connectors on your computer Connecting the floppy disk drive To connect the floppy disk drive proceed as follows Plug the floppy disk drive cable into one of the USB connectors identified by the symbol The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing upwards ...

Page 67: ...a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk proceed as follows When you finish using the disk wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the disk does not come out by pressing the eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the eject butto...

Page 68: ... 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 drive Connecting a USB printer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the USB printer cable 1 into one of the USB connectors 2 identified by the symbol on your computer and plu...

Page 69: ...ay vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end Connecting a digital video camera rec...

Page 70: ... camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labelled 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 St...

Page 71: ...r to your computer with an optional i LINK cable If the second computer has the Windows XP operating system you just need the i LINK cable If the second computer has a different operating system for example Windows 2000 you need a software application such as Smart Connect You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer ...

Page 72: ...ices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator To connect your notebook to a LAN proceed as follows Connect the network cable to the Ethernet network connector on the notebook For more information about connecting your notebook to the network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the VAIO Link website How to troubleshoot network problems Do not plug a pho...

Page 73: ...uter and how to setup your notebook A Customer Guide where you will find all the basic information you need to start using your notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Wireless LAN Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online user guides 1 The Customer Service Guide gives you complete information on the ...

Page 74: ...dio files into ATRAC3 format Using DigitalPrint explains how to get the most enjoyment out of your photographs taken with a digital camera Customizing your notebook explains how to set your system and power management Installing and updating applications explains how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers explains how to install update or uninstall a driver Using the P...

Page 75: ... 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 About the computer and softw...

Page 76: ...orks 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 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 ...

Page 77: ...t shut down It is recommended that you shut down your computer using the Turn Off command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Turn Off command does not work properly proceed as follows Press Ctrl Alt Delete If you have not changed the default settings you will enter the Task Manager where you can close any application ...

Page 78: ...nds 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 Alt F4 and clicking Turn Off in the Turn off computer screen My software program locks up or crashes Make sure the software is compatible with your equipment and operating system Try re installing the software Contact the software publisher or designated provider for...

Page 79: ...nnections icon Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab Check if the Access Point is displayed in Available networks An obstacle may disturb the communication between the Access Point and your machine Remove the obstacle Make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller The data transfer speed is slow The maximum comm...

Page 80: ...hed The maximum communication speed is 11 Mbps but it slows down when transferring MPEG2 data The normal speed is 4 to 5 Mbps The file transfer is interrupted This can happen when the file size is too big You need to change temporarily a setting After transferring the necessary files you need to change the setting back to its original state To change the setting proceed as follows 1 Click Start an...

Page 81: ...de Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 until the display is corrected 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 have just closed continues to appear on my LCD Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen About CD ROMs and floppy disks I cannot play a CD ROM After insert...

Page 82: ... settings of your computer speakers and check the connections between your speakers and the computer In the Device Manager check that the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start and select Control Panel Double click the System icon On the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to re...

Page 83: ...x for CD RW discs The reading speed of CD RWs is slow Generally the reading speed of a CD RW is slower than that of a CD ROM or CD R The reading speed can also vary depending on the type of format 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 loc...

Page 84: ...de facing outwards The disc may be scratched Place another disc to see if that is the reason There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disk The disk is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a floppy disk that is not write protected Check that the disk is properly inserted into...

Page 85: ...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 press or to increase the volume If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that ...

Page 86: ...b When using your modem while travelling make sure that the country of the active location defined in the Phone and Modem Options dialog box matches the country you are dialing from My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialling mode may be incompatible with your telephone line My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or co...

Page 87: ...n on the power again Use manual import export in DVGate motion if problems occur with third party cameras You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables as using other brands may cause problems with the i LINK devices I cannot print Check that the printer cables are correctly connected Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up to date drivers If needed contact y...

Page 88: ...ing of images to a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this error Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device About i LINK devices I cannot establish an i LINK connection between two VAIO computers Disconnect then reconnect the i LINK cable If you still have no connection after waiting for a while restart both computer...

Page 89: ...ory 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 Micro DIMM Depending on the configuration of your notebook the number of ava...

Page 90: ...g the procedure Do not open the memory module 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 Mec...

Page 91: ...oard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side 8 Gently turn it over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 9 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity ...

Page 92: ...o your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 13 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer Adding a memory module To add a memory module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the five screw...

Page 93: ...ft it away slightly 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 8 Remove the existing memory module 9 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 10 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard ...

Page 94: ...ot Depending on the configuration of your notebook the number of available slots can vary Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard ...

Page 95: ...ount of memory To view the amount of memory proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to Sony Notebook Setup via the Start menu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 3 In the About this Computer tab you can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the notebook ...

Page 96: ...r while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme change of temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored On handling the LCD screen Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or ...

Page 97: ...er surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter Do not use any other AC a...

Page 98: ...dio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should 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 c...

Page 99: ...e reading errors Always hold the disc by its edge and its central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If t...

Page 100: ...n 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 remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced You do not need ...

Page 101: ...h the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight ...

Page 102: ...n use Application recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on the computer Performing an application recovery is useful when an individual application does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device does not work properly Application recovery CD ROM CD ROM that enables a VAIO computer user to recover all the applications that ...

Page 103: ...rt for Digital Versatile Disc A type of read only CD with a minimum capacity of 4 7 GB maximum capacity can reach 17 GB This high storage power makes it the ideal medium for storing films Ethernet Ethernet is the most widely implemented local area network LAN technology The Ethernet system called 10BASE T provides data transfer rates of 10 Mbps megabits per second A more recent version of Ethernet...

Page 104: ...for Light Emitting Diode A semiconductor device that lights up when electricity passes through it Lithium ion battery A lithium ion battery uses lithium cobalt oxide and carbon as electrodes and ions move from one electrode to the other during charge and discharge Lithium ion batteries are the first choice for notebooks because of their light weight high energy density and because they have no mem...

Page 105: ...hin an enterprise Under this system the calls between the enterprise members are local and the phone numbers are made up of 3 or 4 digits Companies generally choose this phone system for internal communication because it is less expensive than the regular network The users can still share a number of outside lines for making calls external to the PBX PC Card A PCMCIA card The term PC Card is more ...

Page 106: ...ee of sharpness and clarity of an image Resolution is expressed in pixels Frequent computer screen resolutions are 640 x 480 pixels VGA resolution appropriate for a 14 inch screen 800 x 600 appropriate for a 15 inch screen 1 024 by 768 appropriate for a 17 inch screen and 1 280 by 1 024 LCD displays usually use a higher resolution than a CRT of the same size RGB signal cable RGB stands for Red Gre...

Page 107: ... hardware interface for attaching devices such as a keyboard mouse joystick scanner or printer You can connect up to 127 devices to a USB port The USB standard is Hot Plug and Play VAIO Short for Video Audio Integrated Operation Brand name covering Sony s PC products peripherals accessories and software VAIO branded items are all designed to make the best use of Sony s Audio Video AV and Informati...

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