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Sony Notebook
Computer
User Guide

PCG-Z600NE (Windows® 98)

PCG-Z600NEK (Windows® 2000 Professional)

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Page 1: ...n N Sony Notebook Computer User Guide PCG Z600NE Windows 98 PCG Z600NEK Windows 2000 Professional 2000 by Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...tial or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or to use thereof 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 l...

Page 3: ...inity of the leak CD ROM DVD ROM The use of the optical instruments intalled in your notebook computer will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to eyes do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet For servicing refer to qualified personnel only As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The I...

Page 4: ...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 sure that the s...

Page 5: ...ve 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC EMC Directives 93 68 EEC CE Marking Directive This product complies with EN 55022 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 ...

Page 6: ...tructions see below 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 Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery For changing this battery please contact VAIO Link Disposal of Lithium ion batteries Dispose of properly at ...

Page 7: ...bility The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Sony audio and video quality A high resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Windows Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mails browse the Inter...

Page 8: ...afety information poster A Modem Regulations Flyer applying to the internal modem Your Sony Guarantee conditions On line Documentation 1 This User Guide Using Your Sony Notebook Computer shows you how to use the standard components of your system Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting Help explains the support options availabl...

Page 9: ...tures of the software pre installed on your system Customizing your notebook explains how to set your system and power management with Sony Notebook Setup VAIO Action Setup PowerPanel BatteryScope etc Learn how to set your display with NeoMagic and enjoy the Dual Screen Display option Windows 98 only 3 Consult the On line Help files of the software you re using for detailed information on features...

Page 10: ...ny notebook computer you have purchased some accessories may be optional However you need to have these peripherals to enjoy some of the features described in this manual Rechargeable battery pack USB floppy disk drive Product Recovery CD ROMs AC adapter Power cord Phone plug country specific Phone cable Main unit CD ROM drive i LINK Port replicator USB Mini USB converter Documentation Pack ...

Page 11: ...stationary and portable environments Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or ...

Page 12: ...in and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well Lighting 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 c...

Page 13: ...h as the touchpad the disk drives and the battery Locating the Controls and Connectors Right Jog Dial page 34 Ventilation slot Phone Line jack page 48 USBconnector page 72 1 Power switch page 22 Ethernet Network connector page 55 Infrared port page 50 The mini USB connector of the computer is disabled when the port replicator is connected Phone cable and connectors are TNV Telecommunications Netwo...

Page 14: ...LINKTM Port Replicator connector page 56 i Headphone connector page 71 Memory Stick slot page 42 S400 i LINKTM connector page 66 Mini USB connector page 72 Memory Stick indicator page 42 AC adapter mains connector and power cord hazardous voltage according to EN 60950 All other connectors for this notebook are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN 60950 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 ...

Page 15: ...e 30 Battery indicator page 28 Caps Lock indicator page 28 Keyboard page 25 Information indicator page 28 Scroll Lock indicator page 28 Touchpad page 37 Hard disk drive indicator page 28 LCD screen page 30 Left right buttons page 37 There is a ventilation slot located near the Power switch Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on 1 5 9 2 6 10 3 7 11 4 8 12 ...

Page 16: ... Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 16 n N Back Bottom Battery connector page 18 Battery release lever page 18 Reset switch Battery lock lever page 18 1 1 3 2 ...

Page 17: ...e DC In connector on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 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 Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible 1 3 2 SELV according to EN 60950 Notebook computer AC adapter s...

Page 18: ... 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 3 Slide the lock lever into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is i...

Page 19: ... double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately one and one 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 blink The battery is char...

Page 20: ... battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See your Software guide in Controlling Power Management The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a pow...

Page 21: ...cover 2 Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position 3 Slide the release lever 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 Before you remove insert the battery pack close the cover Battery release lever Battery lock lever ...

Page 22: ... the right side toward the front of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display with Fn F5 To increase the brightness use the up or right arrow keys To decrease use the down or left arrow keys LCD lock lever If you hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds the computer will turn off Power sw...

Page 23: ...d to your computer If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer If you are unable to restart the computer in this way you can slide the power switch forward and hold for four seconds This operation may result in data loss During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using Syste...

Page 24: ...Guarantee sheet for the terms and conditions and please refer to your Customer Service Guide for more information Follow these steps to use the Sony Notebook Computer s online registration service 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...

Page 25: ... 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 light will illuminate Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen Print screen key Shift key Fn key Ctrl key Windows ke...

Page 26: ...then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys 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 as Ctrl S The Shif...

Page 27: ...ed button on the taskbar E Displays Windows Explorer F 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 Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed...

Page 28: ...n 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 ...

Page 29: ...eys area 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 letters appear in lower case as you type unless if you hold down the Shift key Scroll Lock Turns on when the screenscrolls differe...

Page 30: ...5 Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then V or b To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then v or B 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 ...

Page 31: ...re is available with headphones only Fn D Video standby Darkens the LCD in order to save power Fn F Change the display size Zooms the display size in or out when the display is set to less than maximum resolution Fn S System Idle Puts the system into Idle mode a power management state To return to the active state press any key Combinations Feature Functions ...

Page 32: ...ter is equipped with a Jog Dial on the right side of your computer You can turn or and press the Jog Dial to scroll the window select a software adjust the internal speaker volume etc The Jog Dial window is always displayed on the screen This window has two modes the Launcher mode or the Guide mode turn press Jog Dial ...

Page 33: ...that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial Guide mode 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 Jog Dial window in the launcher mode You can adjust the size of the Jog Dial window or cl...

Page 34: ...og Dial window switches to the guide mode and shows the Jog Dial s function 2 Turn or press the Jog Dial to use the Jog Dial s function 3 To select another item switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1 Setup the Jog Dial settings You can select the rotation direction allocate functions to software that do not support the Jog Dial or select the sound effects while using the Jog Dial etc 1...

Page 35: ...d forward If you remove the check the Jog Dial window may hide behind other windows but you can use it 3 Click the Sound Setting tab to set the sound effect when using the Jog Dial You can choose a WAVE file as sound effect Click Browse to select the WAVE file You can also set voice files you recorded as WAVE files To cancel the sound effect remove the check in Spin and Push 4 Click OK Software th...

Page 36: ... displayed in the on screen display 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 again to return to its normal size Press Shift key and the Jog Dial Ends software or programs in use ...

Page 37: ...rtcut menu of context sensitive choices 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 horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Help for information on touchpad features such as clicking both...

Page 38: ...diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place The supplied floppy disk drive should be used only with this computer You can not use this floppy disk drive with another computer You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting an USB peripheral To use another USB device such as a USB mouse ...

Page 39: ...e wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette 3 5 diskette Floppy disk drive Do not press the Eject button while the LED indicator is on It may damage the diskette If the diskette does not come out by pressing the Eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Eject button LED indicator ...

Page 40: ...ebook Computer User Guide 40 n N To remove the floppy disk drive Wait until the LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable from the computer To carry the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk drive ...

Page 41: ... is off Push the Memory Stick in toward the computer When it comes out pull it out The Memory Stick window closes automatically when you remove the Memory Stick When copying data from one Memory Stick media to another Memory Stick media use the drag and drop method to copy data Do not use the Copy Disk function of Windows 98 as it may result in a malfunction of Memory Stick Hold the Memory Stick m...

Page 42: ...emove 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 to a Memory Stick Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to Memory Sticks Do not disassemble or modify ...

Page 43: ...ert a disc The procedures for connecting the CD ROM drive may vary depending on the CD ROM drive See the manual supplied with your CD ROM drive for more information on use The driver for the PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive is pre installed on your computer Contrarily to what is mentioned in the user guide supplied with your CD ROM drive you do not need to install any driver and you will not find any instal...

Page 44: ...ease button will then come out Pull the release button then knock it down towards the slot Some PC cards may require you to disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices Please refer to Sony Notebook Setup in your Software Guide for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the ...

Page 45: ...nd or system hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the System Hibernation power management mode It may enter the System Suspend mode It is recommended to remove the card when your computer enters the System Hi...

Page 46: ...uble click PC card 3 Click the name of the PC card in the list then click the Stop button 4 Click OK 5 Press the PC card release button 6 Gently grasp the card and pull it out Before you remove the PC card click the PC card icon in the tasktray and close the card Close any applications that use the PC card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost RELEASE button ...

Page 47: ...o the phone line jack on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack A country specific phone plug is supplied with your VAIO notebook computer 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 phon...

Page 48: ...rinter connected to another VAIO computer See the online documentation of Smart Connect and Smart Connect Monitor for more information 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 i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers V...

Page 49: ...l Camera Align the infrared ports on the computer and the other device so that they are in a direct line To use Infrared Communication with another Computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line Only for PCG 707 and PCG 709 When performing a data transfer with any software using infrared enable the IrDA as follows 1 In the Control Panel choose Infrared the...

Page 50: ...ransfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other objects Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication device for more information on installation and use The active area of infrared ...

Page 51: ...nt setting you select See your Software guide in Controlling Power Management for more information 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 System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you don t need to use your computer for a short peri...

Page 52: ... on the hard disk and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate System Hibernation mode Press Fn F12 You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward The computer returns to its previous state Steps to return to normal mode System hibernation b System suspen...

Page 53: ... using any of these peripherals and enjoy the software described in the About the Software user guide Network LAN page 55 i LINK Port Replicator page 56 Printer page 59 External Display page 61 Desktop Computer or Serial Device page 63 i LINK device page 66 MiniDisc deck with MD Player page 68 External Microphone page 71 Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 72 ...

Page 54: ...er to 10BASE T and 100BASE TX type networks via an Ethernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network please consult your Network Administrator By the default settings your computer is unable to connect to the network To connect to the network check Ethernet in Sony Notebook Setup ...

Page 55: ...s a printer or an external display The port replicator features five ports including an i LINK port Printer page 59 USB page 72 Monitor page 61 Serial page 63 i LINK device All connectors are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950 You cannot use the optional PCGA PR5 port replicator with your computer The mini USB connector of the computer is disabled when the port replicator is connec...

Page 56: ...he computer 2 Open the port replicator connector cover on the left side of the computer 3 Plug the port replicator cable into the port replicator connector on the computer To remove the port replicator 1 Turn off the computer 2 Press both sides of the port replicator cable connector and unplug the cable from the computer Port replicator connector cover ...

Page 57: ...Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting peripheral devices i LINK Port Replicator 58 n N 3 Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator ...

Page 58: ... your computer and printer Plug an optional USB printer cable into the USB connector See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on installation and use Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software Please refer to Sony Notebook Setup in the Software Guide for further details Turn off your computer and the printer unplug ...

Page 59: ...r saving mode Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection 1 Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Apply and then click OK The printer should now function properly Power cord Printer Printer cable op...

Page 60: ...ector If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Applies to Windows 98 users only 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 Some computer displays ...

Page 61: ... of the display adapter connector and unplug it from the computer To select a display 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 See your Software guide in Selecting the Display Mode for more information See the manual supplied with your projector for more informa...

Page 62: ...s port and into the serial port on the desktop computer Turn off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the null modem cable Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Use a cross cable as null modem cable You can not transfer data by connecting a straight cable Before purchasing ...

Page 63: ... port and into the Digital I O connector on the digital still camera See the manual supplied with your digital camera or other serial device for more information on installation and use If you use a digital camera that has an infrared data communication system or other infrared communication device see Using Infrared Communication Devices in this guide To IOIOI Serial Digital still camera To digit...

Page 64: ...ce 65 n N To use diskettes with the Digital Mavica The Digital Mavica provides you still images you can copy and edit on your computer using PictureGear software See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use 3 5 diskette Floppy disk drive Digital Mavica ...

Page 65: ...n installation and use Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras The software limits the use of more than one digital video camera recorder or i LINK device at the same time On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The i LINK connector of your note...

Page 66: ...7 n N Using Memory Sticks If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick Copy images on the Memory Stick then insert it into the Memory Stick slot of your computer See Using Memory Stick on page 42 ...

Page 67: ...to the Control A1 connection of your MiniDisc recorder Link your MD deck and CD player with the optical cable and the CONTROL A1 or Control A1 II cable to enjoy Complete editing and assembly functions change the order of the numbers on your MD Use the touchpad or mouse to play and edit MDs and the keyboard to enter disc and track titles to display on your MD deck while playing Digital output and i...

Page 68: ...her end to the Serial connector on the port replicator of your computer 2 Plug the optical cable into the Digital Optical output input of your MD desk 3 Turn on all the devices 4 Launch MD Player to edit the tracks on your MiniDisc The Control A1 or Control A1 II features only work with Sony devices For further information please refer to your Sony Dealer To Control A1 MD Deck with Control A1 Note...

Page 69: ...e i symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers the speaker s magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes See the manual supplied with your speakers for more information on installation and use Spea...

Page 70: ...sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone Use the m to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use Microphone To Microphone ...

Page 71: ...PCGA UMS1 is preinstalled on your computer you can use this PCGA UMS1 USB mouse by just connecting it To use the supplied floppy disk drive and the USB mouse at the same time plug the USB device to the mini USB connector of the computer by using the supplied conversion adapter The mini USB connector of the computer is disabled when the port replicator is connected When you start your notebook comp...

Page 72: ...start your computer and use the basic functions This guide gives you the information to access VAIO Link The Setting Up Poster gives you a list of the contents you find in the box a summary of the bundled applications and the list of specifications of your computer and accessories On line user guides supplied with your Documentation CD ROM This guide explains how to use your computer connect perip...

Page 73: ...g VAIO Link try to solve the problem by reading your User Guide troubleshooting chapter or the manuals and helpfiles for the peripherals or software The Sony e mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail Just send your question in an e mail message and a Customer Service Analyst will send you a reply with the answer To send a question to Sony e mail support please refer to the i...

Page 74: ...t the modem see page 83 About peripherals see page 84 See also the on line FAQ provided on your Documentation CD ROM About the computer and software My computer does not start 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 indicates that the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted prope...

Page 75: ... F2 to setup would appear at the bottom of the display Should this happen you need to initialize the BIOS Follow the steps in When I turn on my computer the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start When I turn on my computer the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non bootable diskette is in the ...

Page 76: ...d exit now appears 8 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer will restart My computer does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Shut Down command does not work properly follow these steps Restart the computer by pres...

Page 77: ...licking Shut Down in the Windows Task manager If the previous step does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power If your computer locks up while playing a DVD ROM CD ROM stop the DVD ROM CD ROM and restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete and choosing Shut Down My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or de...

Page 78: ... help for more information About Digital Video Captures and DVgate While I m recording images to a digital video device using DVgate my system displays the message Failed to record to DV deck Please check deck s power status cable connection Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this to occur...

Page 79: ...Ms and diskettes My DVD ROM CD ROM drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on Press the Eject button on the DVD ROM CD ROM drive If the Eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object into the hole to the right of the Eject button I can t play a CD ROM disc Make sure the label of the CD ROM is facing up If the CD ROM disc requires software mak...

Page 80: ...player 2 Check the master volume setting in the audio Mixer If you have connected speakers externally check the volume settings in your computer speakers and check the connections between your speakers and the computer 3 Check the Windows Control Panel System Device Manager to see that the drivers are installed properly A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read ...

Page 81: ...e 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 the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows If you use external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make s...

Page 82: ...rol Panel 3 Open Multimedia 4 In the Audio tab uncheck the box Show volume control on Task Bar About the modem My internal modem doesn t work Check that the phone line is plugged into your computer Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct In the Modems Pro...

Page 83: ...your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with 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 ...

Page 84: ...onnected Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up to date drivers If needed contact your dealer The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set t...

Page 85: ...page 93 See also the on line FAQ provided on your Documentation CD ROM About the computer and software My computer does not start 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 indicates that the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Make sure there ...

Page 86: ...ould appear at the bottom of the display Should this happen you need to initialize the BIOS Follow the steps in The message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears at startup The message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears at startup If the floppy disk drive is empty follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 2 Turn the computer off an...

Page 87: ...this turns off the power Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer My computer locks up If you 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 you think is locking your system in the list and then click End Task If the above method d...

Page 88: ...l Sony USB PCGA UMS1 mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double click Open the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action About Digital Video Captures and DVgate While I m recording images to a digital video device usi...

Page 89: ...lay The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image Please refer to the manual supplied with your display for more information About CD ROMs and diskettes My DVD ROM CD ROM drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on Press the Eject button on the DVD ROM CD ROM drive If the Eject button does no...

Page 90: ...rite protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive About 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 V or b to increase the volume If your computer is powered by b...

Page 91: ...phone connector disconnect the cable My microphone doesn t work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector About the modem My internal modem doesn t work Check that the phone line is plugged into your computer Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Che...

Page 92: ...k that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with 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 tha...

Page 93: ...s correctly configured and that you have up to date drivers If needed contact your dealer The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP ...

Page 94: ...the memory by installing optional memory modules On Upgrading the System Your notebook computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your Guarantee by mishandling it is recommended that you contact your dealer to install a new memory module you do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a...

Page 95: ...stem from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or do any of the procedures described in Installing the memory Module Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage Memory Modules and other components Perform the procedures described in Installing the memory Module only at an E...

Page 96: ...ibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity To remove a memory module 1 Follow the steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module 2 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 3 Remove the memory module 4 Follow steps 8 to 9 of To in...

Page 97: ...sconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down Then unscrew the five screws with the mark at the bottom of your computer 4 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly ...

Page 98: ...t over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 6 You must remove the existing memory module Follow the instructions in To remove a memory module on page 97 7 Remove the memory module from its packaging 8 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Cable ...

Page 99: ...keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 10 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 1 Slide the memory module into the slot 2 Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated ...

Page 100: ... This could cause malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to pr...

Page 101: ...f 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 AC adapter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter On Handling Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solv...

Page 102: ...c field may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suita...

Page 103: ...ht and other heat sources On Handling CD ROM Discs Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc On Cleaning CD ROM Discs Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to...

Page 104: ...e substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick On Using Batteries Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a lon...

Page 105: ...eate a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play your earphones at high volume while walking especially at pedestrian crossings You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Preventing hearing damage Avoid using earphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you...

Page 106: ...RAM xxx MB LCD Screen XGA TFT L2 Cache Memory xxx KB CPU integration MPEG MPEG 1 Digital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics 128 bit accelerator NeoMagic MagicMedia 256XL with 6 MB Video RAM 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 m...

Page 107: ...l speakers Headphone Mic USB Type II PC Cards Infrared i LINK IEEE1394 S400 Connection Capabilities on Port Replicator Printer VGA monitor Serial USB i LINK IEEE1394 S400 Supplied Accessories USB Floppy disk drive USB Mini USB converting cable CD ROM drive i LINK Port Replicator Rechargeable battery AC adapter AC Cord Phone cable Phone plug Depending on the model Service 1 year free VAIO Link Serv...

Page 108: ...er with AC adapter 1 7 kg 2 1 kg Operating Temperature 5 C t 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Storage Temperature 20 C t 60 C Temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Operating Humidity 20 t 80 Not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 29 C Storage Humidity 10 t 90 Not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 60 C hygromete...

Page 109: ...rting 18 inserting into battery bay 18 loading 18 rechargeable 17 brightness adjusting 22 30 built in speakers See also speakers 30 buttons left 15 right 15 Start Windows 23 C cables power cord 17 cameras digital video recorder 66 canceling commands 26 Caps Lock 15 indicator light 29 CD drive tray troubleshooting 80 90 CD ROM discs cleaning 104 handling 104 troubleshooting 80 90 CD ROM drive conne...

Page 110: ...50 keyboard 15 microphone 14 Printer 60 printer 59 USB 13 Correction keys 26 correction keys 26 Ctrl key 26 cursor movement keys 26 Customer Service Guide 73 customer support 74 See also VAIO Link 7 D DC In 14 17 digital still camera 50 digital video camera 66 diskettes ejecting 40 handling 104 inserting into drive 40 troubleshooting 82 91 drives floppy disk 39 DV In Out 14 66 E earphones precauti...

Page 111: ...4 66 IEEE1394 14 66 Indicator lights 28 indicator lights battery 15 28 Caps Lock 15 29 hard drive 15 Num Lock 15 28 power 15 Scroll Lock 15 29 infrared communication devices 50 other computers 50 infrared port 13 50 infrared transmission active distance 51 troubleshooting 51 Insert key 26 inserting battery pack 18 diskettes into drive 40 installing hardware 54 memory 45 peripherals 54 interference...

Page 112: ...vigation keys 25 navigation keys 26 network connecting 45 Num Lock 15 indicator light 28 numeric keypad area 25 O online help 74 operator keys 26 output devices adding 59 P packing list 73 PC card 85 94 release button 45 slot protector 45 slots 14 45 troubleshooting 85 94 power 28 cord 17 indicator light 15 switch 22 power saving modes 52 System Hibernation 30 53 System Suspend 53 Video Standby 31...

Page 113: ... Windows dialog box 23 Smart Connect 49 Software guide 73 Sony e mail support service 74 Speakers volume 30 speakers external 70 switching 30 troubleshooting 82 91 Start button 23 starting computer 22 startup problems 23 System Hibernation mode 30 53 System Suspend mode 30 53 T technical specifications 73 technical support 73 74 Touchpad accessing 37 features 37 touchpad 15 37 79 89 troubleshootin...

Page 114: ...r User Guide 115 n N V VAIO Link 74 response center 74 software 74 ventilation 103 video camera 66 Video Standby mode 31 W Windows Control Panel 51 key 26 key combinations 27 Start button 23 taskbar 23 78 88 Last revision 5 30 00 ...

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