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Sony Notebook
Computer
User Guide

PCG-X18

Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-X18

Page 1: ...n N y Notebook mputer r Guide ...

Page 2: ...for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort se arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information to use thereof eserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate ent KTM Mavica PictureGear Memory Stick and the Memory...

Page 3: ...ing electromagnetic radiation or shock hazard do not expose your Sony Notebook Computer to rain or moisture modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm elephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations ninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected interface hen installing or modifying telephone lines he modem ...

Page 4: ... following areas residential ht industrial en tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using horter than 3 metres 9 8 feet model D ROM is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser dard EN 60825 1 Repair and maintenance only by authorized Sony technicians nd use can create safety hazards S 1 ODUCT 825 1 ...

Page 5: ...or equivalent type by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions see k used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not at above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly m children s equipped with an internal backup memory battery For changing this battery please contact ...

Page 6: ... 12 nsiderations 13 Notebook Computer Controls and Connectors 15 Power Source 20 Computer 26 n Your Computer 28 ont Panel 30 our Computer 31 Dial 32 board 37 chpad 44 ppy Disk Drive 46 D ROM Drive 50 ds 53 Connect 57 d Communication Devices 58 ...

Page 7: ...k 62 ght Saver 65 peripheral devices m 67 station 69 se or Keyboard 74 Drive 75 77 ay 79 es with the Digital Mavica 83 s 85 Camera Recorder 86 88 kers 92 ophone 93 al Bus USB Device 94 p Support Options 95 ng 97 duct Recovery CD ROMs 110 ...

Page 8: ...8 n N e ory 114 cap 121 ions 122 ns 130 133 ...

Page 9: ...nd video quality A high resolution LCD screen enables you to age of today s advanced multimedia applications games and ent software a features Enjoy the stereo speakers to listen to audio and video CDs 98 Second Edition Your system includes the latest operating system soft ations Access popular online services send and receive e mails Internet ustomer support If you have any problem with your comp...

Page 10: ...Guarantee conditions mentation Guide Sony Notebook Computer shows you how to use the standard s of your system g Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by various peripherals lp explains the support options available to you and offers basic oting tips se provides facts and advice about using your notebook computer ons provides details of your computer drivers and accessories ur ...

Page 11: ...stem ng your notebook explains how to set your system and power nt with Sony Notebook Setup PPK Setup PowerPanel BatteryScope to set your display with NeoMagic and enjoy the Dual Screen ion On line Help files of the software you re using for detailed n on features and troubleshooting ...

Page 12: ...Weight Saver Product Recovery CD ROMs ve actory card odem Phone plug country specific ain unit Accessories carrying case Rechargeable battery pack Floppy disk drive connecting cable Floppy disk drive Power cord AC adapter Mini Docking Station FDD stand for mini docking station Weight Saver Documentation Pack ...

Page 13: ...portable environments your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you p your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable hile using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Computer positioned directly in front of you at ...

Page 14: ...tigue by adjusting e display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the well Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and n the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the u can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce er lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness of an external display When using an external displa...

Page 15: ...otebook Computer cribes how to start using your computer and how to use your rnal devices such as the touchpad the disk drives and the battery he Controls and Connectors e 53 Battery bay page 21 connector page 86 3 ...

Page 16: ...k indicator page 41 Speakers page 42 icators page 40 Scroll Lock indicator page 41 Internal microphone cator page 40 LCD screen page 42 Touchpad page 44 page 41 Keyboard page 37 Left right buttons page 44 5 9 6 10 7 11 8 12 ...

Page 17: ...17 n N ge 26 Jog Dial page 32 i Headphone connector page 92 ages 46 50 m Microphone connector page 93 Intercooler flap 3 5 4 6 ...

Page 18: ...18 n N 58 USB connector page page 94 D connector DC In page 20 or page 74 4 5 ...

Page 19: ...19 n N Drive RELEASE lever 2 ...

Page 20: ...over part is lifted automatically and the connector part on the back ble attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the nd of the power cord into the AC adapter her end of the power cord into an AC outlet 1 3 2 SELV according to EN 60950 Power cord hazardous voltage according to EN 60950 supplied Notebook computer AC adapter supplied DC in ...

Page 21: ... y Pack Additional battery packs are available as a separate option k supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of w the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack tery pack over of the battery bay attery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer over of the battery bay until it clicks Label facing down ...

Page 22: ...rns off This process takes approximately two hours To ery completely continue charging for an additional hour battery pack supplies power for approximately 2 to 3 hours The time g to your system configuration See your Software guide in ttery Information for information on checking the battery life attery indicator lights on the computer Secondary battery pack not supplied Battery pack supplied Bat...

Page 23: ... the left side of the computer Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multi purpose bay on the right side of the computer r Light Status Meaning The computer is using battery power The battery is running out of power The battery is charging The computer is using AC power ...

Page 24: ...ng a battery pack in the multi ery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack harge while you are using the computer evel falls to below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or ur computer and insert a fully charged battery d battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See your e in Controlling Po...

Page 25: ...25 n N attery pack over of the battery bay battery pack over of the battery bay ...

Page 26: ...CD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover part is lifted automatically and the connector part on the back ower button of the computer until the green power indicator light Power button Power indicator ...

Page 27: ...27 n N adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display with Fn F5 To brightness use the up or right arrow keys To decrease use the down w keys ...

Page 28: ...tton on the Windows 98 Second Edition taskbar Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down ialog box down K ur computer to turn off automatically The power indicator will turn y peripheral connected to your computer ...

Page 29: ...se C cards if inserted ny USB devices red Communication device he computer s steps do not work see My computer does not shut down on page 100 d of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode See Controlling ement in your Software Guide for further details ...

Page 30: ...ft top of the front panel If you touch you will leave fingerprints on the LCD screen Use the supplied filter the LCD screen See Notes on Use for more information t of the computer does not close automatically Close the bottom part low Clips Intercooler flap ...

Page 31: ...ephone fax or e mail see your ervice Guide for addresses and phone numbers Protect your investment See the Guarantee Card for the terms and and please refer to your Customer Service Guide for more n eps to use the Sony Notebook Computer s online registration service e Welcome button on your Desktop net Registration card fields n to the bottom of the form and click Send ...

Page 32: ...press the Jog Dial to scroll the window select a software adjust the r volume etc ndow always appears in the display The Jog Dial window is either in ode or in the guide mode ndow switches to the launcher mode if no software program is in e Jog Dial window is active turn press Jog Dial ...

Page 33: ... on the software you can select an item from the selection list that he List View mode using the Jog Dial g Dial al window or the on screen display or press the Jog Dial while rl key to switch to the launcher mode g Dial window in the launcher mode og Dial window in the guide mode ...

Page 34: ... while using the Jog Dial etc in the Jog Dial window to display the Jog Dial Setup window onfiguration tab to display the Setup window e rotation direction select Upward or Downward in the Spinning the Jog Dial The default setting is Upward functions to software that do not support the Jog Dial select the u want to allocate to the software in Software which are not with the Jog Dial The default se...

Page 35: ...you recorded as WAVE files he sound effect remove the check in Spin and Push t support the Jog Dial ware supporting the Jog Dial is active you can use the Jog Dial s ted to each software n on Using the Jog Dial in your Software Guide t do not support the Jog Dial n use does not support the Jog Dial you can scroll the window or ow size as described below Description Scrolls the window vertically Wh...

Page 36: ...f the active window Press again to return to its normal size the Jog Dial Minimizes the size of the active window Press both Alt and the Jog Dial again to return to its normal size d the Jog Dial Ends software or programs in use ...

Page 37: ...l calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will illuminate Print screen key Application key Numeric keypad area Alt key Windows 98 key Function keys Correction keys Navigation keys Fn key ...

Page 38: ...n the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it 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 give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to ...

Page 39: ...unctions Displays Windows Help Switches the selected button on the taskbar Displays Windows Explorer Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from t...

Page 40: ...green System Idle mode lights amber System suspend mode flashes amber Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of the computer Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multi purpose bay on the right side of the computer Lights when data is read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this in...

Page 41: ...ters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when letters appear in lower case as you type unless if you hold down the Shift key Turns on when the screen scrolls differently depends on the application No effect in many applications Turns off when information moves across the display normally ature Functions Puts the system into System Suspend mode a power management state To return the system to the active...

Page 42: ...connected to the Monitor connector and both LCD and external display F8 Toggles between the LCD and both LCD and TV Only LCD h LCD and TV Only applicable using the mini docking station on 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 power is turned off Puts the sys...

Page 43: ...43 n N Turns off the LCD in order to save power ize Zooms the display size in or out when the display is set to a low resolution ature Functions ...

Page 44: ...touchpad escription lide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on n item or object ress the left button once ress the left button twice ress the right button once In many applications this ction displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive hoices lide one finger while pressing the left button Pointer eft button Right button ...

Page 45: ...ur finger along the right edge of the touchpad o scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to croll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll eature ...

Page 46: ...d to shut down the computer before connecting the floppy disk drive nnect the floppy disk drive while in power saving mode External Drive ppy disk drive to the computer using a floppy disk drive cable the VAIO logo facing up necting cable to EN 60950 supplied Align the mark when connecting To docking FDD connector ...

Page 47: ...ve evice is in the multi purpose bay remove the device See To remove battery pack or To remove the DVD ROM drive oppy disk drive into the multi purpose bay with the VAIO logo facing ue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks into Multi purpose bay Floppy disk drive ...

Page 48: ...de facing up h the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place kette inish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator turns off and he Eject button to remove the diskette Diskette Floppy disk drive Eject button LED indicator ...

Page 49: ...he right display e screen appears ELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the slide the Floppy Disk drive out of the multi purpose bay n the message screen doesn t appear on the display right click the PowerPanel icon in the hoose Remove Multi purpose bay device Drive RELEASE lever on bottom ...

Page 50: ...ect button to open the DVD ROM drive The tray slides out D CD ROM disc in the tray with the label side facing up For DVD h can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place ay by pushing it gently Eject button Label facing up ...

Page 51: ...ge your disk drive and you may not be able to open the tray sh using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button disc mputer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot remove a disc er System Suspend Mode for more information about System Suspend and System modes s not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the computer and insert a obje...

Page 52: ...tion of the slide the DVD drive out of the multi purpose bay n the message screen doesn t appear on the display right click the PowerPanel icon in the hoose Remove Multi purpose bay device DVD ROM drive d to shut down the computer to insert the DVD ROM drive into the an also insert the DVD ROM drive while the computer is in power Multi purpose bay DVD ROM drive Insert until it clicks ...

Page 53: ...n ebook Setup to disable devices Please refer to Sony Notebook Setup in your de for details e the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer k appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog remove driver and then reinstall it be able to use some PC cards or some functions within the PC card with this ed to shut down the computer before inserting or removing...

Page 54: ...54 n N rd lot for PC type III cards card RELEASE button up away from the computer and push it in computer e PC card slot protector SE button ...

Page 55: ...55 n N C card into the PC card slot front label facing up Gently push the e slot until the card is fixed into the connector The RELEASE button me out n the RELEASE button toward the display panel ...

Page 56: ...lications that are using the PC card C card icon in the tasktray and close the card card release button up and press it in toward the computer p the card and pull it out C card slot protector back into the empty slot ...

Page 57: ...t or delete files on another VAIO computer Smart Connect connected to your computer with an i LINK cable int a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer ser guide of Smart Connect for more information i LINK cable not supplied ...

Page 58: ... quipped devices with compatible protocols such as a digital still computers Communication with a Digital still Camera ed ports on the computer and the digital camera so that they are in a Communication with another Computer ed ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line Infrared port ...

Page 59: ...d or noise in the transmission the infrared ports with your hand or any other objects unlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infrared al that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication re information on installation and use a of infrared transmission extends about 1m 39 3 8 inches with a radius of 15 1 m 3 9 3 8 i n 15 Infrared port ...

Page 60: ...ng battery charge drops below 5 ess of the power management setting you select See your Software rolling Power Management for more information e mal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator s mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the Mode nvenient if you don t need to use your computer for a short period nd the video display enter a low power state...

Page 61: ...an 4 seconds nation Mode system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off The r light is off in this mode m Hibernation mode You can also use the PowerPanel utility or the Jog Dial to enter System ode mal mode mputer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its urn to normal mode ernation b System suspend b System Idle pend requires less time than System hibernation umpti...

Page 62: ...an monitor ack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights d battery pack evice is in the multi purpose bay remove the device ove the floppy disk drive or To remove the DVD ROM drive attery pack into the multi purpose bay 2 indicator light turns on Weight Saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack ab of the weight saver into the hollow of the drive bay slot and then eight saver ...

Page 63: ...omputer while it is connected to AC power The battery s while the battery is charging See also To charge the battery pack more information Multi purpose bay 1 2 Weight Saver Battery indicators Secondary battery pack not supplied Battery pack ...

Page 64: ... bottom of the weight saver To remove the k slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the the arrow e weight saver and then pull out the battery pack e weight saver See Using the Weight Saver on page 65 Drive RELEASE lever on bottom ...

Page 65: ...it is empty eight Saver evice is in the multi purpose bay remove the device eight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks Weight Saver weight saver slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer of the arrow Multi purpose bay 1 2 Weight Saver ...

Page 66: ...ese enjoy the software described in the About the Software user guide dem page 67 ng station page 69 ouse or Keyboard page 74 k Drive page 75 ge 77 splay page 79 ettes with the Digital Mavica page 83 eo Camera Recorder page 86 page 88 eakers page 92 crophone page 93 erial Bus USB Device page 94 ...

Page 67: ...s slots of your notebook computer Pull the PC card on away from the computer Remove the PC card slot protector as n Using PC Cards on page 53 C card modem in the slot of the computer label facing up push it the release button ejects completely Put back the release button one line jack into the connector on the PC card her end into the wall jack using a phone plug if needed model could be optional ...

Page 68: ...d 14 4 Kbits s fax rates se the COM One 4 in 1 Platinium Card MC220 modem as well This 6 Kbits s data transfer rates and 14 4 Kbits s fax rates Ethernet ISDN data connectivity with the appropriate optional kits allowing you to work send e mails and short messages etc tion on the COM One Platinium Card Modems and the connectivity kits browse to the web site or contact your dealer Phone cable TNV ac...

Page 69: ...ect peripheral a printer or external display LINE OUT DC IN CONTROL A1 II LINE IN PC card slot SERIAL CONTROL A1 II switch USB Mouse Keyboard Serial OPTICAL OUT Printer Connector UNDOCK button IN USE indicator DC IN indicator RELEASE lever 5 8 12 6 9 13 7 10 14 11 15 ...

Page 70: ...e AC adapter into the DC IN connector on g station Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet cator lights on Right PC card slot Type III x 1 or Type I II x 1 ctor Power cord Power cord hazardous voltage according to EN 60950 AC adapter ng to EN 60950 ...

Page 71: ...ur computer ni docking station to the docking FDD connector on the back of your over of your computer eft side tab of the mini docking station to the left side hollow of your b into the hollow firmly until it clicks Docking FDD connector ...

Page 72: ...nto the hollow firmly until it clicks e mini docking station from your computer uter is in System Hibernation mode System Suspend mode or off is in System Idle mode switch to Normal mode and then follow the N DOCK button on the mini docking station or click Eject PC on the UNDOCK button ...

Page 73: ...73 n N N USE indicator has turned off pull the RELEASE lever on the right r computer and release the right tab left tab RELEASE lever ...

Page 74: ...rd t a PS 2 style mouse or keyboard ard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the M mark facing a mouse and keyboard at the same time use the optional PS 2 tor Mini Docking Station To Mouse Keyboard Keyboard Mouse or ...

Page 75: ...ou can connect it g off your computer floppy disk drive irmly into the connector with the VAIO logo facing up ppy disk drive stand floppy disk drive on the mini docking station by using the floppy plied with the mini docking station Floppy disk drive connecting cable supplied To floppy disk drive connector Mini docking station left side ...

Page 76: ...king station holes d below oppy disk drive stand in the direction of the arrow until it locks into oppy disk drive in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place ct the floppy disk drive to the mini docking station with the floppy able Projections Holes ...

Page 77: ...nstall the driver software supplied with the printer printer disk drive cable to the docking FDD connector on your computer he printer cable supplied with the printer to the PRINTER connector sk drive cable To docking FDD connector nter Printer cable optional or supplied with the printer Floppy disk drive connecting cable ...

Page 78: ...ng mode printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties evice Manager tab y and then click OK uld now function properly ...

Page 79: ...a second screen or set up a virtual desktop Please refer ual Display Function in your Software Guide for further details mputer display symbol on the computer to locate the Monitor connector Plug the le into this connector plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the nto an AC outlet Computer display Power cord Display cable not supplied r ...

Page 80: ...ia computer display that n speakers and a microphone symbol to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into tor ymbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into tor symbol to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone his connector ...

Page 81: ...ternal display to the monitor connector you can toggle the the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both keys to select a display Please refer to Selecting the Display Mode in guide for more information Projector Power cord To Monitor RGB signal cable not supplied cable pplied ...

Page 82: ...82 n N Press Result Fn F 7 Toggles between the LCD the external display connected to the Monitor connector and both the LCD and external display LCD and external display Only external display Only LCD ...

Page 83: ...ware ps to transfer the images from your Digital Mavica iskette of the Mavica in the FDD drive of your computer and copy dedicated folder application and open the image to edit or drag and drop it onto the shortcut Make the changes you want to the image er the new name and format if needed 3 5 diskette Digital Mavica ...

Page 84: ...mera includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to via a Memory Stick Card n the Memory Stick Card and insert the card into the optional Memory Adaptor then insert the adapter into the PC card slot of your ...

Page 85: ...ard Adapter C Card into the slot on your computer label facing up push it gently ease button ejects completely and put back the release button y Stick is automatically detected by your system and will appear in omputer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter on the configuration of your computer your Memory Stick user guide for precautions and specifications PC card adapter optional N...

Page 86: ...of DVgate Motion software ital video camera recorder nd of the i LINK cable into the i LINK connector of the computer er end into the DV Out connector on the digital video camera recorder DVgate Motion application Please refer to DVgate Motion in your uide for further details To i LINK To DV Out i LINK cable ...

Page 87: ...Mini video editing guide your notebook imits the use of more than one digital video camera recorder or i LINK same time al video cameras connectors labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK ompatible onnector of your notebook computer does not supply power to external ally powered by i LINK connectors onnector supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer on the transfer rate of the ...

Page 88: ... supplied with your AV devices n MD deck or a CD player he mini docking station and an MD deck or a CD player which has a or CONTROL A1 II connector you can play a CD disc create your ase or edit an MD disc NTROL A1 II connector on the mini docking station switch the TROL A1 II switch to CONTROL A1 II ...

Page 89: ...using your computer you need two CONTROL A1 or Control A1 II and bles which are maybe sold separately To purchase them please contact your MD deck Mini Docking Station connected to the computer To CONTROL A1 II SERIAL CONTROL A1 II switch CONTROL A1 CD player CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1 II Optical Digital cable CONTROL A1 CONTROL A1 1 2 Monaural mini plug cable 2 2 ...

Page 90: ...r an amplifier layer an active speaker or an amplifier to the LINE IN or LINE OUT e mini docking station to play a CD disc and enjoy high quality sound CD player Active speaker amplifier etc Mini Docking Station To LINE IN OUT Audio cable ...

Page 91: ...mputer to a TV or a video deck using audio video cables Switch the f the TV to external input You also need to set up the TV ystem o cable supplied Video cable not supplied To VIDEO To Audio Input To Video Input Power cord To AC ...

Page 92: ... N peakers e the sound quality of your computer by connecting external nal speakers ymbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into tor i ble supplied with speakers Speakers To Headphone ...

Page 93: ...93 n N Microphone e the quality of sound input by using an external microphone xternal microphone o locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into tor To Microphone ...

Page 94: ... Bus USB Device t a USB device to your computer USB device ymbol to locate the USB connector Plug one end of the USB cable into d the other end into the USB device Notebook computer USB device USB connecting cable B ...

Page 95: ...es you the information to access VAIO Link Up Poster gives you a list of the contents you find in the box a f the bundled applications and the list of specifications of your nd accessories guides supplied with your Documentation CD ROM explains how to use your computer connect peripheral devices It packing list and the list of specifications of your computer and re guide lists the pre installed so...

Page 96: ...ervice Guide for addresses numbers Before calling VAIO Link try to solve the problem by ur User Guide troubleshooting chapter or the manuals and helpfiles pherals or software mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail Just question in an e mail message and a Customer Service Analyst will reply with the answer uestion to Sony e mail support please refer to the instructions in yo...

Page 97: ...iskettes see page 103 nd see page 105 modem see page 106 pherals see page 108 roduct Recovery CD ROMs see page 110 mputer and software es not start the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that s on the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged here is no diskette in the floppy disk dri...

Page 98: ... ot start loppy disk drive to see if a non bootable diskette is in the drive otable diskette is in the drive eject it and press any key on your Windows then starts normally still does not start follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS y disk drive is empty follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS y peripheral devices connected to the computer mputer off and then turn it on again comp...

Page 99: ... be low on power steps below etup menu starts month day year to move to the next item To enter 01 31 2030 for example follow Type 1 press Enter type 31 press Enter type 2030 then press Enter arrow to select System Time then set the time hour minute second to move to the next item select Exit then press lower arrow to select Get Default Values e Load default configuration now appears hat Yes is sel...

Page 100: ...h forward and hold it for at least four is turns off the power computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from uter computer in any Standby mode Hibernation Idle or supend the system lications you launched and restart the system If you don t succeed he question My computer does not shut down on page 100 ocks up ng the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click and t...

Page 101: ...k that the mouse is plugged into the nector Please refer to External Mouse or Keyboard on page 74 for connected an external mouse while your computer is on you must computer sing an optional Sony USB PCGA UMS1 mouse check that the mouse nto the USB connector Please refer to the chapter about Universal USB Device on page 94 for details erprets a single tap as a double click e icon in the Control Pa...

Page 102: ...the import process slows down speed of the import process disable the Recover Lost Frames option mport starting point IN point to two seconds before the point in the u want to set and import images After you have imported the desired unnecessary portions using DVgate Clip play t display anything the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on the power indicator on the front p...

Page 103: ...CD ROM drive button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a sharp ect into the hole to the right of the Eject button ROM disc he label of the CD ROM is facing up OM disc requires software make sure the software is installed o the program s instructions volume of your speakers D ROM disc ondensation may have occurred Leave the computer for at least 1 it is turned on D ROM disc ode warnin...

Page 104: ...ows Control Panel System Device Manager to see that the installed properly damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it or damaged For cleaning instructions see On Cleaning CD ROM ROM Discs on page 127 lick an application icon a message such as You must insert the nto your CD ROM drive appears and the softwa...

Page 105: ...t the urned up volume controls in Windows 98 xternal speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and e charged connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector disconnect the doesn t work an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged...

Page 106: ...odem has been detected by the system See Using PC page 53 the phone line is plugged into your PC card See Connecting to a on page 67 for details the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an hone and listening for a dial tone the phone number the program is dialing is correct ect a GSM phone make sure that the programming of the supplied PC patible the communication software y...

Page 107: ...alling and that it is compatible with fax modems aving a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider he ISP is not experiencing technical problems a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line t Responding rongly advised to always use the same PC Card slot have not inserted the card in a different PC Card slot to the one you viously if this is the case your modem h...

Page 108: ... V 90 ling Properties ing property Pulse dial or Tone dial according to your telephone erals devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected sing multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected y cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power to all devices and disconnect unused devices Che...

Page 109: ... that you have up to date e Printer on page 77 If needed contact your dealer setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you t try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional er port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP Please refer to book Setup in your Software Guide for detail...

Page 110: ...d to recover the whole contents of e A system recovery is required you encounter a problem with your computer probably caused by a d system reinstalling an individual device driver may solve the m could be that a pre installed application is not working properly stalling the appropriate application should fix the problem You e perform an application recovery system recovery only when your system i...

Page 111: ...lect GO all data will be removed y and the recovery process will start stem recovery means that you will lose all your data stored on the hard drive ore applying a system recovery save your data stored on the hard disk to an If this is not possible under Windows 98 try to save your data from the o an external disk floppy zip or additional Hard Disk etc ke sure that your computer is connected to AC...

Page 112: ...ation Recovery CD ROM in the DVD ROM CD ROM drive Manager will load automatically nstall Manager menu appears follow the on screen instructions to pplication you want to recover installation instructions in Install Manager device driver ons or peripherals require specific drivers which you won t find in the rivers folder To help you find or restore typical drivers needed by ed applications you can...

Page 113: ... n N nderlying sub directories for the appropriate driver h the Add New Hardware wizard in the Windows start menu ngs then Control Panel to install the appropriate device by hrough the appropriate folders ...

Page 114: ...moval of the memory use a malfunction charge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory d ensure the following Memory Module gently ures described in this instruction manual assume familiarity with the minology associated with personal computers and with the safety nd regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic the system from its power source and from any tele...

Page 115: ...hold static cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining h an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the n the memory module package until you are ready to install the e package protects the module from ESD bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in to protect it from electrostatic discharge e memory module in places subject to es such as radiator...

Page 116: ... memory module tal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer e static electricity e memory module s 7 to 9 of To install a memory module e direction of the arrows The memory module is released module in the direction of the arrow ...

Page 117: ...ipheral devices such as your printer computer and remove the battery packs he computer cools down Then unscrew the screw at the bottom of your stoppers at the bottom of the keyboard and slide the keyboard toward the y then lift it away slightly screw stopper ...

Page 118: ...118 n N board from the LCD display side by releasing the four tabs then it over the display Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the e memory module from its packaging Tabs Cable ...

Page 119: ...119 n N memory module y module into the slot e into place until it clicks ...

Page 120: ...e keyboard omputer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer mount of memory computer art button point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup otebook Setup screen appears About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If nal memory does not appear repeat the steps 1 9 ...

Page 121: ...121 n N Keycap keycap Shift keycap and Space keycap as described below For the eycaps in their original place and push until they click ycap Enter key Wire Push down Hook Space key Hook Wire Push down ...

Page 122: ...mputer g data a shock to your computer e your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in uation ve your computer while the power is on off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data your computer in a place subject to extreme change of temperature disk is damaged the data can not be restored e important data once your computer is damaged you should back up ar...

Page 123: ... leaving fingerprints on the display e fingerprints left on the display filter with the supplied filter cleaner o use commercially available cleaners solvents such as alcohol or thinner as they may cause damage to the he display filter When using other chemical solvents read the s thoroughly ottom of the display filter into the groove at the bottom of the display d below Insert the display filter ...

Page 124: ...function mage may appear on the display filter and the LCD if the computer is om low temperature conditions to normal temperature conditions he display filter and the LCD return to normal temperature conditions ff the residual with a Kleenex before use omputer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image en This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal e the screen re...

Page 125: ...tion ource uter operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz e the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a achine or shredder rchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may g an electrical storm e heavy objects on the power cord ect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself ur computer from...

Page 126: ...on or shock magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded nt temperature of more than 35º C or less than 10º C umidity e electronic equipment near your computer The computer s netic field may cause a malfunction equate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place uter on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials ains or draperies that may block its venti...

Page 127: ... unplug your computer and contact VAIO kettes n the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette ttes away from magnets ttes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources ROM and DVD ROM Discs h the surface of the disc p or bend the disc ROM and DVD ROM Discs s and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care s essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solven...

Page 128: ...nger charging time attery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is is not cause for concern attery pack away from all sources of heat attery pack dry n or try to disassemble the battery pack ose the battery pack to any mechanical shock ot using the computer for an extended period of time remove the k from the computer to prevent damage to the battery y charging the battery p...

Page 129: ...in potentially hazardous situations hearing damage Avoid using earphones at high volume Hearing ise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a our ears reduce the volume or discontinue use o disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer ing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry pe the LCD screen omputer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mi...

Page 130: ...sor 100 MHz To memory 100 MHz PC100 Compatible XGA TFT ry xxx KB CPU integration MPEG 2 Digital Video Supports full screen playback 128 bit accelerator with 6 MB Video RAM es 16 bit CD quality stereo sound 3 5 1 44 MB removable ROM DVD ROM up to 4x Laser Diode properties Wave Length 780 and 650 nm Laser Output 4 59 W 18 1 128 256 13 3 256 ...

Page 131: ...ne USB Type II III PC Cards Infrared i LINK IEEE1394 S400 Mini S400 i LINK Optical out Printer VGA monitor S Video Video Out Line in out 2xUSB Mouse or Keyboard Control A1 II Serial type II III PC card FDD ories V 90 K56 Flex 56 kbps data fax PC Card modem DVD ROM drive Floppy disk drive cable Rechargeable battery AC adapter Power cord Phone cable Weight saver Mini docking station Accessories case...

Page 132: ...m 250 7 mm er attery 2 7 kg 2 9 kg 5 C t 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour ature 20 C t 60 C Temperature gradient less than 10 C hour dity 20 t 80 Not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 29 C y 10 t 90 Not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 35 C PCG X18 ...

Page 133: ...indicator light 41 CD drive tray troubleshooting 103 CD ROM discs troubleshooting 103 CD ROM drive troubleshooting 103 CD ROM DVD ROM discs cleaning 127 handling 127 inserting 50 charge status indicator light 22 charging battery packs 22 63 choosing power source 21 cleaning computer 126 computer cleaning 126 condensation 127 lithium ion battery 5 starting 26 troubleshooting 97 100 101 ...

Page 134: ...splay See also monitor 18 selecting 81 drive bay 17 DV In Out 15 86 DVD ROM discs ejecting 50 DVD ROM drive closing tray 50 opening tray 50 using 50 E earphones precautions 129 Eject button 48 50 Eject lever 65 ejecting battery packs 64 diskettes 48 DVD ROM discs 50 weight saver 65 ergonomic considerations 13 14 Escape key 38 external devices display 14 81 See also monitor 79 ...

Page 135: ...mmunication devices 58 other computers 58 infrared port 18 58 infrared transmission active distance 59 troubleshooting 59 Insert key 38 inserting battery pack 21 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 50 installing hardware 66 peripherals 66 interference 126 K keyboard 38 connector 16 L LCD lock lever 20 26 selecting to display output 81 troubleshooting 102 103 left button 16 ...

Page 136: ...eypad area 37 O online help 96 opening DVD ROM drive tray 50 operator keys 38 P packing list 95 PC card 109 inserting 54 release button 54 67 removing 56 slot protector 54 slots 15 53 troubleshooting 109 Type III 54 PC card modem 67 phone connecting line 67 power cord 20 indicator light 16 switch 26 power saving modes 60 System Hibernation 61 System Suspend 61 ...

Page 137: ... 95 Sony e mail support service 96 speakers external 92 troubleshooting 105 Start button 28 starting computer 26 startup problems 29 System and Application Recovery CD 110 System Hibernation mode 61 System Recovery 110 System Suspend mode 61 T technical specifications 95 technical support 95 96 Touchpad accessing 44 features 44 touchpad 16 44 101 troubleshooting 97 startup 29 97 turning on compute...

Page 138: ...138 n N 4 94 ter 96 5 el 59 28 00 tions 39 Last revision 1 14 00 ...

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