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Indicators

Indicator

Functions

 power 

Power on: lights green. 

System Idle

 mode: lights amber.

System Suspend

 mode: flashes amber.

 battery

 

Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer.

 information 

Turns on when the 

Timer

 function of 

Jog Dial Setup

 is set. Turns off when the Timer is not set or the Timer 

is inactive (for example, when the power is off or when the computer is in 

System Hibernation

 mode).

Light

On

Off

 hard disk

Data is read from or written to the hard drive. Do not 
enter 

System Suspend

 mode or turn off the 

computer when this indicator light is on.

The hard drive is not being accessed.

 Num Lock

Turns on when the number keys 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).

 Scroll Lock

Turns on when the screen scrolls differently (depends 
on the application, no effect in many applications.)

Turns off when the information moves across the 
display normally.

Summary of Contents for VAIO PCG-Z600HEK

Page 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G Z 6 0 0 L E K H E K ...

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

Page 3: ...ively 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 uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Safety information Owner s record The model number and serial number are located on ...

Page 4: ...netic radiation Connectivity Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Please make...

Page 5: ...2 Class B and EN 50082 1 for use in following areas residential commercial and light industrial This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 metres 9 8 feet The CD ROM DVD ROM depending on your model is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repa...

Page 6: ...er Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Keep away from children Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery For changing this battery please contact VAIO Link http www vaio link com In some areas th...

Page 7: ...ications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy the speakers to listen to audio and video CDs Interconnectivity Your computer has Ethernet Memory StickTM and i LINKTM 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 Communica...

Page 8: ...e standard components of your system Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting Help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips Precautions provides facts and advice about using your notebook computer Specifications provides details on your computer drivers and accessories 2 Refer to your S...

Page 9: ...er Guide Welcome 9 n N 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 Windows ...

Page 10: ...ollowing hardware items from the box 1 main unit 5 product recovery CD ROMs 9 USB conversion adapter 2 rechargeable battery pack 6 documentation pack 10 phone plug country specific 3 USB floppy disk drive 7 AC adapter 11 phone cable 4 CD ROM drive 8 power cord 12 i LINKTM port replicator ...

Page 11: ...f you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your f...

Page 12: ... Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance...

Page 13: ...how to use your computer s internal and external devices Locating controls and connectors Right Phone cable and connectors are TNV Telecommunications Network Voltage according to EN60950 1 Jog Dial page 29 4 ventilation slot 2 USB connector page 50 5 power switch page 21 3 ethernet network connector page 60 6 phone line jack page 38 ...

Page 14: ...onnectors for this notebook are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN 60950 1 DC In page 17 6 mini USB connector page 50 2 i LINKTM port replicator connector page 42 7 PC Card slot page 33 3 S400 i LINKTM connector page 57 8 Memory Stick slot page 36 4 microphone connector page 49 9 Memory Stick indicator page 36 5 headphone connector page 48 ...

Page 15: ...puter is on 1 power indicator page 26 8 LCD screen page 27 2 battery indicator page 26 9 speaker page 27 3 information indicator page 26 10 keyboard page 24 4 hard disk drive indicator page 26 11 touchpad page 28 5 Num Lock indicator page 26 12 left right buttons page 28 6 Caps Lock indicator page 26 13 internal microphone page 49 7 Scroll Lock indicator page 26 ...

Page 16: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 16 n N Back Bottom 1 battery connector page 18 1 battery release lever page 18 2 battery lock lever page 18 3 reset switch ...

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

Page 18: ...the bottom of the computer to the Unlock position 2 Align the grooves 2 and tabs on the battery 3 with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in th...

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

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

Page 21: ... the power switch 2 on the right side toward the front 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...

Page 22: ...ically The power indicator turns off 6 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 and click Shut Down If this does not work you can slide the power switch f...

Page 23: ...antee Protect your investment See the Guarantee sheet for the terms and conditions and refer to your Customer Service Guide for more information To register your Sony Notebook proceed as follows 1 Click on the Welcome button on your desktop 2 Click Next 3 Click Internet 4 Fill in your Registration card fields 5 Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send 6 Click OK You must connect your p...

Page 24: ...designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Print Screen key 3 The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screenshot into a document and print it Correction keys 4 The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable...

Page 25: ...osing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key 10 The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is equivalent to clicking the Start button on the taskbar Combinations Functions F1 Displays Windows Help Tab Switches the selected button on the ta...

Page 26: ...tten to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock Turns on when the number keys 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 ...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...our notebook 29 n N Using Jog Dial Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial 1 on the right side of your computer You can turn 2 or and press 3 the Jog Dial to scroll the window select a software adjust the internal speaker volume etc ...

Page 30: ...s next to an 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 th...

Page 31: ...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 32: ... window or adjust the window size as described below Action Description Turn the Jog Dial Scrolls the window vertically When several windows are displayed the last selected window will be scrolled Press the Jog Dial Maximizes the size of the active window Press again to return to its normal size Press Alt key and the Jog Dial Minimizes the size of the active window Press both Alt and the Jog Dial ...

Page 33: ...mputer includes 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 Pull the PC Card Release button up away from the computer and push it in toward the computer 2 Remove the PC card slot protector ...

Page 34: ... mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog 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 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...

Page 35: ...on 1 6 Gently grasp the card and pull it out Before you remove the PC Card click the PC Card icon in the taskbar and close the card Close any applications that use the PC Card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the System Hibernation power management mode It may enter System Suspend mode It is recommended to remove the card wh...

Page 36: ...ll camera Before using Memory Sticks you should back up important data To avoid damaging data Do not remove a Memory Stick or turn off the power while the access light is on Do not use Memory Sticks in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels other than the supplied label t...

Page 37: ...es not insert smoothly Removing a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick proceed as follows 1 Make sure the access light is off and push the Memory Stick in toward the computer 2 When it comes out pull it out The Memory Stick window closes automatically when you remove the Memory Stick Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly It is recommended to remove the Memory Stick ...

Page 38: ... 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 39: ...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 40: ...stem Suspend mode To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Press any key If you slide the power switch and hold for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically Using System Hibernation The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate System Hibernation mode proceed as follows Press Fn F12 Or...

Page 41: ...42 Connecting an external display page 45 Connecting external speakers page 48 Connecting an external microphone page 49 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 50 Connecting a CD ROM drive page 54 Connecting a printer page 55 Connecting an i LINK device page 57 Connecting to a network LAN page 60 Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power ...

Page 42: ...connect peripheral devices such as a printer or an external display The port replicator features five ports including an i LINK port All connectors are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950 The PCGA PR5 port replicator is not compatible with your computer 1 Printer page 56 4 USB page 50 2 Monitor page 46 5 Serial 3 i LINK device page 57 2 1 3 4 5 ...

Page 43: ...mputer to the port replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Open the port replicator connector cover 1 on the left side of the computer 3 Plug the port replicator cable into the port replicator connector on the computer ...

Page 44: ...e port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Press both sides of the port replicator cable connector and unplug the cable from the computer 3 Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator ...

Page 45: ...ook computer For example you can use your computer with the following devices Computer display monitor Projector Turn off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer ...

Page 46: ...lay 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 proceed as follows 1 Plug the i LINK port replicator or the optional PCGA DA5 display adapter 2 into the port replicator connector 1 identified by the I O symbol 2 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 3 into...

Page 47: ...tor as an external display such as the Sony LCD Projector To connect a projector proceed as follows 1 Plug the RGB signal cable 1 into the monitor connector identified by the I O symbol if needed use an optional display adapter 2 2 Plug the audio cable 3 into the earphone connector identified by the symbol ...

Page 48: ...ternal speakers To connect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the earphone connector 2 identified by the symbol 2 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place diskettes on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes ...

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

Page 50: ... 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 cable 2 into the USB connector 1 identified by the symbol You can connect the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 As the driver for this mouse is preinstalled on your computer you can use the mouse by just conn...

Page 51: ...r 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 The supplied floppy disk drive should be used only with this computer You cannot use this floppy disk drive with another computer ...

Page 52: ...d be used only with this computer You cannot use this floppy disk drive with another computer Removing a diskette To remove a diskette proceed as follows When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the Eject button 2 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...

Page 53: ...er is on wait until the LED indicator turns 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 co...

Page 54: ... System Hibernation mode Depending on the CD ROM drive the connection procedures may vary The driver for the PCGA CD51 A CD ROM drive is preinstalled on your computer As no guarantee is supplied with you PCGA CD51 A CD ROM drive your device is covered by the guarantee of your notebook Removing the CD ROM drive To remove the CD ROM drive proceed as follows If your computer is on wait until the LED ...

Page 55: ... 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 56: ...nter using the printer connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer cable 2 supplied with the printer into the port replicator printer connector 1 identified by the symbol 2 Plug the printer power cord 3 into an AC outlet Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Sony Notebook Setup software ...

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

Page 58: ...camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory StickTM slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory St...

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

Page 60: ... to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator The default settings make your computer unable to connect to the network To connect to the network check Ethernet in Sony Notebook Setup 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 phone ...

Page 61: ...ind in the box a summary of the bundled applications and the list of specifications of your computer and accessories 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 the pre installed software titles and ...

Page 62: ...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 software page 62 About the display page 65 About CD ROMs and diskettes page 66 About sound page 67 About the modem page 67 About peripherals page 68 About digital video captures and DVgate page 69 About the computer and software M...

Page 63: ...1 to resume F2 to setup appears at the bottom of the display you need to initialize the BIOS The message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears at startup If the floppy disk drive is empty proceed as follows to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 2 Turn off the computer 3 Turn on the computer and press F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu scre...

Page 64: ...suspect one application is locking your system you can try to stop it To do this press Ctrl Alt Delete once click Task Manager select the application or the process that is locking your system and then click End Task If the above method does not work or you do not know which application is locking your system restart the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Shut Down and th...

Page 65: ...lled About the display My LCD does not display anything Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Adjust the brightness of the LCD The computer may be in LCD video standby mode Press any key to activate the displa...

Page 66: ... volume of your speakers Clean the disk Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer for at least 1 hour while it is turned on My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette The diskette is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive When I double click an appl...

Page 67: ...te 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 cable My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the microphone connector About the modem My internal modem does not wo...

Page 68: ...h the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line About peripherals I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appea...

Page 69: ... bi directional change it to ECP The USB device cannot be recognized or does not work properly The mini USB connector on the left side of the computer and the USB connector on the i LINK port replicator are connected to a USB hub inside the computer Try to use the USB connector on the right side of the computer About digital video captures and DVgate While I am recording images to a digital video ...

Page 70: ...e 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 Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory expansion board ensure the following Handle the memory ...

Page 71: ...tal portion of the chassis while performing 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 ai...

Page 72: ... 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 10 Remove the memory module Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Pull the memory module in the d...

Page 73: ...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 six screws at the bottom of your computer 5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover 6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly ...

Page 74: ... not to detach the cable 1 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 Slide the memory module into the slot 1 Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated 2 ...

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

Page 76: ...chnology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen On using power source Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the...

Page 77: ...as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35º C or less than 10º C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to preven...

Page 78: ...the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources On handling CD ROM disks Do not touch the surface of the disk Do not drop or bend the disk Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disk may cause read errors Proper care of the disk is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commer...

Page 79: ...en 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 80: ...ot touch the connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let cards get wet Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity ...

Page 81: ... Rage graphics chip with 8 MB Video RAM and 3D accelerator Sound capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Diskette drive 3 5 1 44 MB with cable CD ROM drive CD ROM 16x Laser diode properties Wave length 785 nm Laser output 2 13 µW Internal modem Built in modem V90 K56Flex 56kbps data fax modem Telecommunication capabilities Ethernet network PSTN data connectivity Expansion capabilities One PCMC...

Page 82: ...ement 73 2 watts maximum 19 5V DC AC100 240V Power management Energy Star compliant ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface Battery Lithium ion Dimensions Width Height Depth 275 mm 24 5 mm to 29 3 mm 226 mm Weight Without AC adapter With AC adapter 1 7 kg 2 1 kg Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less...

Page 83: ... ROM drive 54 charging status 19 combination controls 25 27 connector battery 16 DC In 17 headphone 14 i LINK 14 i LINK port replicator 14 microphone 14 49 mini USB 14 printer 56 USB 13 copyright 2 correction keys 24 Ctrl key 25 Customer Guide 61 Customer Service Guide 61 D DC In 14 17 digital video camera 58 diskette inserting a 52 removing a 52 display 45 display adapter 47 documentation pack 8 ...

Page 84: ... Print Screen 24 Shift 25 Windows 25 keyboard 24 L LCD screen 15 lithium ion battery 6 lock lever battery 16 LCD 21 M memory module adding a 73 removing a 72 Memory Stick 36 inserting a 37 removing a 37 Memory Stick indicator 14 Memory Stick slot 14 microphone 49 microphone cable 49 microphone connector 14 49 mini USB connector 14 modem 38 moisture condensation 78 monitor 45 mouse 50 N navigation ...

Page 85: ...ty information 3 Scroll Lock indicator 15 26 Shift key 25 slot Memory Stick 14 PC Card 14 33 ventilation 13 Smart Connect 59 Software guide 61 speaker cable 48 speaker switch 27 speaker volume 27 speakers 48 specifications 81 switch power 13 21 reset 16 speaker 27 System Hibernation mode 27 40 System Idle mode 27 39 System Suspend mode 27 40 T technical specifications 81 touchpad 28 troubleshootin...

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