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Using Your C1 
PictureBook Computer

This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use 
your computer’s internal and external devices, such as the pointing 
device and floppy disk drive.

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Front

Built-in camera

Battery indicator

Microphone

Hard disk drive indicator

LCD screen

Information indicator

Keyboard

Num Lock indicator

Pointing device

Caps Lock indicator

Left/Center/Right button 

Scroll Lock indicator

Power indicator 

Speaker

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Summary of Contents for XAV-C1

Page 1: ...VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide PCG C1X ...

Page 2: ...STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate volunt...

Page 3: ...ormation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may c...

Page 4: ...RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment PictureBook Computer PCG C1X causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you wi...

Page 5: ...hone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada DIS...

Page 6: ...em if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowe...

Page 7: ...ns Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur L entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise à l...

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Page 9: ...omputer 12 Shutting Down Your C1 PictureBook Computer 13 Registering Windows 98 14 Registering Your Computer 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key 18 Indicators 19 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key 20 Using the Pointing Device 21 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 23 Using PC Cards 25 Using Infrared Communication Devices 28 Using Power Saving Modes 30 Normal...

Page 10: ...Power Management 45 Power Management Profiles 45 Power Management Commands 46 Displaying Battery Information 48 Activating BatteryScope 48 Battery Icon Descriptions 49 Displaying Detailed Battery Information 49 Starting Your Favorite Software with Programmable Power Key PPK Setup 50 Using the Programmable Power Key with Other Keys 51 Selecting the Display Mode 52 Using the Dual Display Function 53...

Page 11: ...o clip via e mail using a MAPI compliant e mail software such as Microsoft Outlook 98 64 To send a video clip via e mail if you use America Online or other non MAPI compliant e mail software 65 Using Smart Write 67 Using Smart Publisher 68 Using Smart Label 69 Getting Help Troubleshooting 73 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 80 Using the System Recovery CD s 80 Using the Application Re...

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Page 13: ...computer Using Your VAIO C1 PictureBook 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 available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips Notes on Use provides facts and advice about using your notebook computer Limited Warranty ...

Page 14: ...e 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 natural comfortable position while using the keyboard pointing device 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 tendons Compute...

Page 15: ...sting the tilt of the display to the proper position and by adjusting the brightness settings of the display 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 comfort and work effectiven...

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Page 17: ... as the pointing device and floppy disk drive Locating the Controls and Connectors Front Built in camera Battery indicator Microphone Hard disk drive indicator LCD screen Information indicator Keyboard Num Lock indicator Pointing device Caps Lock indicator Left Center Right button Scroll Lock indicator Power indicator Speaker 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 ...

Page 18: ...mputer User Guide 6 Left Power switch Headphone connector S200 i LINK IEEE1394 Infrared port USB connector CAPTURE button Monitor connector LCD lock lever Microphone connector Programmable Power Key PPK 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 10 ...

Page 19: ...Using Your C1 PictureBook Computer 7 Right Bottom Phone line jack page 34 PC card slot page 25 Battery release lever page 11 DC In connector page 8 Battery connector 1 2 1 2 3 ...

Page 20: ...AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer 2 Pull the prong on the AC adapter upwards and plug it into an AC outlet To remove the AC adapter 1 Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and the adapter cable from the DC In connector on the computer 2 Align the adapter cable with the groove on the AC adapter and wrap the cable around the AC adapter Notebook computer DC In AC adapter supplied...

Page 21: ...e Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack To insert the battery pack Align the grooves on the battery with the notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place You can also purchase the high capacity PCGA BP12 battery pack as a separate option See Using Power Saving Modes on page 30 for power management information ...

Page 22: ...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 The battery indicator above the keyboard indicates the status of the battery pack Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The b...

Page 23: ... Using Power Saving Modes on page 30 The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at 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 power source When battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing For some software applications an...

Page 24: ...er indicator light turns on 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To decrease the brightness press Fn F5 and then the down or left arrow key To increase the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key Be careful not to grab the camera lens when lifting the cover If you hold the power switch in the On position for more than four seconds the computer turns o...

Page 25: ...a follow these steps to shut down your computer Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 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 lo...

Page 26: ...ment Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual 2 Windows 98 setup click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen 3 Selecting your computer settings if necessary change the Time Zone Date and Time on the Date Time Properties screen 4 Registering your computer for details on registering your computer see Regis...

Page 27: ...ee access expires 100 hours or 60 days after signing up whichever occurs first If you have not already registered follow these steps to use your computer s online registration service 1 Click the registration icon on the VAIO desktop 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Press the Tab key to move from box to box 3 Click the Next button to advance to the next form ...

Page 28: ...keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen the four arrow keys which also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys Correction keys The Insert Backspace and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perfor...

Page 29: ...ou can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it s used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows 98 key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows 98 Start menu it s the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key on page 18 Fn key The...

Page 30: ...ing 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 windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu...

Page 31: ...ght On Off Hard disk Data is being 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 The number keys area in the numeric keypad are active The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers...

Page 32: ... Fn F5 Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Fn F7 Switch to the external display Toggles through 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 exe...

Page 33: ... twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Press the pointing device in a direction to place the pointer on an item or object While holding the left button press the pointing device then release it at the desired point Scroll Press the pointing device while pressing the center button The scroll function...

Page 34: ...k Computer User Guide 22 To replace the pointing device cover You can take off the pointing device cover and replace it with the additional pointing device cover supplied with your computer Pointing device cover supplied ...

Page 35: ...of the USB cable into the USB connector on the computer and the other end into the USB connector on the floppy disk drive When using the disk drive the VAIO logo should face up To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Floppy disk drive supplied USB cable supplied Diskette Floppy disk drive ...

Page 36: ...PictureBook Computer User Guide 24 To remove a diskette When you finish using a diskette wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Eject button LED indicator ...

Page 37: ... ZV Zoomed Video port Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 43 for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog remove the softwar...

Page 38: ...sh the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector The release button comes out 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 with the correct orientation See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on its use PC card ...

Page 39: ... up and press it in towards the computer 4 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 5 Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the system suspend 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 th...

Page 40: ...e 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 Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off By default it is not enabled when your system is shipped To enable infrared use click the Infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel and select the Enable infrared communication checkbox on ...

Page 41: ...wo devices are too far apart or too close together data transfer 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 informa...

Page 42: ...s 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 Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn Esc ...

Page 43: ...ion mode To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward The computer returns to its previous state Time to return to normal mode System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation Power consumption System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation When returning from System Hibernation mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the c...

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Page 45: ...line page 34 Printer page 35 External display page 36 External mouse page 38 CD ROM drive page 39 Digital video camera recorder page 42 Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the AC adapter only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals ...

Page 46: ...dular jack clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack In order to register your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer or register your software online you must connect to a phone line You must register your computer to receive the extended warranty Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a pri...

Page 47: ...r other parallel port device to your computer To connect a printer Plug the USB printer cable optional into the USB connector See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use Printer Power cord USB Printer cable optional to USB connector Computer Parallel connector ...

Page 48: ...or connector Connect the supplied adapter to the Monitor connector then plug the display cable into the adapter If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Before connecting an external display open the external display connector cover on the left side See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installati...

Page 49: ...ector 2 Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the audio cable into this connector 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 Selecting the Display Mode on page 52 for more information See the manual that came with your proje...

Page 50: ... Mouse You can connect an external USB mouse PCGA UMS1 optional to your computer To connect an external mouse Plug the mouse cable into the USB connector See the manual that came with your mouse for more information on installation and use USB Mouse to USB Mouse Computer ...

Page 51: ...the PC card slot See Using PC Cards on page 25 for details 2 Connect the CD ROM drive cable to the PC card supplied with the CD ROM drive 3 Connect the CD ROM drive AC power adapter to the CD ROM drive and plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet Turn on the computer by sliding the power button forward PC card CD ROM drive cable supplied with CD ROM drive AC adapter cable to AC outlet Power switch ...

Page 52: ... ROM in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place The pick up cover is attached to the lens of the CD ROM drive at the factory Before using the CD ROM drive remove the pick up cover Be sure to seat the CD ROM firmly over the CD ROM drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your CD ROM drive and you may not be able...

Page 53: ...Connecting Peripheral Devices 41 3 Gently press on the CD ROM drive lid until it clicks shut Power Busy indicator Press here to close lid ...

Page 54: ...fferently On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are compatible See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use The i LINK connector does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with your computer The C1 PictureBook Compu...

Page 55: ...settings You can also refer to the Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and then click Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Notebook Setup Tabs on page 44 4 After you finish click OK ...

Page 56: ...rating system Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Enable Ports To change the audio infrared and modem settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanced tab Basic Advanced Toggle between Advanced mode additional screens with advanced settings and Basic mode of display Advanced mode includes Audio Built in Modem Infrared Enable Ports and View Resources tabs For more information ab...

Page 57: ...Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into System Suspend mode after a specified period of inactivity Power Management Off Turns off all power management features such as System Suspend and System Hibernation modes AC Profile The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Manageme...

Page 58: ...t level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power To return the system to the original state use the power switch to turn on power The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard drive LCD Video Standby Turns off the LCD to save power If you turn off the Video Standby timer the display r...

Page 59: ... this button to open the PC Card PCMCIA Properties dialog box You can view the properties for the PC cards To display the Commands toolbar right click an empty portion of the toolbar and select Commands from the shortcut menu Refer to the PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the PowerPanel toolbars When you use the battery pack to power your computer your system selects the Maximum Batte...

Page 60: ...ick the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and then click BatteryScope When you move the pointer over the battery icon on the taskbar a tooltip appears indicating the total capacity remaining in the battery and the estimated time until the battery fully discharges You can also view battery gauges on the shared PowerPanel and BatteryScope toolbar Percentage indicator Displays th...

Page 61: ...yScope window The screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system You can customize the BatteryScope toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to the BatteryScope Help for more information Battery icon Battery stat...

Page 62: ...tup screen appears 2 Select the software title you want PPK to launch automatically from the Registered Files list and right click The Setup options screen appears 3 Click Set as PPK launch file The appears next to the selected software title 4 Click OK The default settings for PPK do not allow you to start the selected software when the computer s LCD is closed To start the selected software whil...

Page 63: ...use the internal timer to start software using the default settings To start software while the LCD is closed click the Enable Disable tab and select the checkbox next to Enable Timer launch even if the LCD Panel is closed It may take some time to actually start the software It is advised that you confirm the time your selected software takes to start When selecting software that uses a phone line...

Page 64: ...d button 6 Click the NeoMagic tab 7 Deselect the LCD checkbox 8 Assure the CRT Projector checkbox is selected 9 Check Apply Display mode Function Monitor LCD Displays simultaneously both the LCD and an external display connected to the Monitor You can adjust the refresh rate when you select Monitor as the display mode Some displays do not support using both the computer s LCD and an external displ...

Page 65: ...as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other This configuration of a single desktop distributed across separate displays is referred to as a virtual desktop Selecting dual display mode You must restart Windows to use dual display mode Save your work and close any open applications before changing to dual display mode then follow these steps 1 Click the Start button on t...

Page 66: ...he slider in the Screen area to change the resolution Click OK or Apply Click OK to confirm that you want to make the changes Customizing the virtual desktop You can customize dual display mode by changing the position of the two desktops that comprise the virtual desktop In the Display Properties screen drag the icons of display 1 or display 2 moving them to a new position relative to each other ...

Page 67: ...k Stick 4 Click the tab Press select 5 Check the box Use Press select 6 Click OK Adjusting the pointing device sensitivity 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Settings and click Control Panel 3 Double click Stick 4 Click the tab Sensitivity 5 Adjust the pointing device sensitivity 6 Click OK Using the scroll zoom function 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar...

Page 68: ...ge the zoom percentage click while holding down the center button To change the zoom size right click while holding down the center button Not used Check when neither of the functions is used When you set the pointing device sensitivity to high the pointer may move across the screen on its own This is called a drift and is not a malfunction The pointer stabilizes if you do not touch the pointing d...

Page 69: ...ludes an integrated digital camera You can use the camera to capture still images and record video clips Capturing a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button to start Smart Capture Do not touch the camera lens Do not point the camera at the sun CAPTURE button Click here ...

Page 70: ...2 Turn the lens toward the subject 3 Adjust the focus using the focus ring 4 Press the CAPTURE button halfway down The image freezes for a moment To select a different image to capture release the CAPTURE button and press it again CAPTURE button ...

Page 71: ...ed image in 640 x 480 resolution may appear blurred as it is produced from a 480 x 240 resolution image The viewing image in small resolutions such as 80 x 60 may also appear blurred A gap may appear when an object in rapid movement is viewed This is not a malfunction You can capture still images using i LINK compatible devices Refer to Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder on page 42 for inf...

Page 72: ... Programs point to Smart Capture Application and then click Still Viewer 5 Choose the still image you want to send using the or button To capture a new still image press the CAPTURE button in the upper right corner of the keyboard For details on capturing still images see Capturing a still image on page 57 6 Click MAIL 7 Address the e mail and write your message The still image is automatically at...

Page 73: ...e Smart Capture application capture a new still image or choose a previously captured image to send To capture a new still image see Capturing a still image on page 57 To choose a previously captured still image use the or button 2 Click the Save button to save the image as a file 3 Create your e mail message and attach the file to your message Capturing a video clip You can capture video clips us...

Page 74: ...2 3 Turn the camera lens toward the subject 4 Adjust the focus using the focus ring 5 Hold down the CAPTURE button to import the video clip Video is recorded while the button is depressed You can import up to 60 seconds of video CAPTURE button ...

Page 75: ...art Capture is in mirror mode In mirror mode you can take a picture of yourself A mirror image appears in the Smart Capture window of the display while you are viewing The captured image however will not be reversed You can capture video images in the following formats Non compressed Video 160 x 120 24 bits maximum 10 frames sec Audio PCM 11 025kHz 16 bits monaural Compressed Video VDOWave SV 512 ...

Page 76: ...lick the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 4 Point to Programs point to Smart Capture Application and then click Movie Player 5 Send the previously recorded video clip that appears in the video image display area or record a new one To record a new video clip see Capturing a video clip on page 61 6 Click MAIL 7 Select the Attach decoder check box the first time you send someone a video clip 8...

Page 77: ...e mail message 1 Record your video clip as described in Capturing a video clip on page 61 2 Click the Save button 3 Select the destination folder where you wish to save the video clip file 4 Select Compressed from the drop down list box 5 Click Save 6 Choose the compression rate by dragging the slider to the left or the right The higher the compression rate the more the image quality will deterior...

Page 78: ...his e mail recipient a video clip The VDO Codec is located at C Program Files Sony Smart Capture Decoder The file name is VDODecode30 exe 11 The recipient of your video clip can execute the VDO Codec by double clicking on the VDODecode30 exe file Note For more information about Smart Capture see the Smart Capture online help ...

Page 79: ...hen click Smart Write 3 Type your memo using the keyboard To insert an image 1 Click 2 Turn the camera lens toward the subject and click or press the CAPTURE button To record your voice 1 Click 2 Click Record and speak into the microphone 3 Click Stop when you are finished 4 Click OK To delete the memos press the Backspace key or the Delete key To end Smart Write select Close from the File menu ...

Page 80: ...ndows 98 taskbar 2 Point to VAIO point to Stationary and then click Smart Publisher 3 Click New 4 Enter information in the profile window and click Next when finished 5 Enter information in the communication window and click Next when finished 6 Click OK 7 Start Smart Write 8 Click the File menu and point to Internet then click Send 9 Choose the profile and click OK See the Smart Publisher help fi...

Page 81: ...Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and then click Smart Label 3 Double click on the bottom right corner of the display and speak into the microphone The label appears as you record your voice You can record up to 60 seconds of audio 4 Click when finished See the Smart Label help file for more information Microphone Smart label ...

Page 82: ...Use camera 3 Turn the camera lens toward the subject and press the CAPTURE button A label appears to represent the imported image To display the imported image in the original size right click the label you want to display Select Bitmap from the pop up menu then select Original size from the submenu To delete the memo right click the label you want to delete Click Delete To close Smart label right...

Page 83: ...is electronic document contains additional information on the preinstalled software titles You can access this guide from the Windows Start menu by selecting Programs VAIO Documentation 4 Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access the online help fi...

Page 84: ...ct the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or your fax software 7 Calling Sony Customer Support You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the origina...

Page 85: ...turned on Check that the brightness control is adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer 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 ...

Page 86: ... then press the Enter key The computer restarts 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 pack is inserted properly and that it is charged The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the display The video o...

Page 87: ...Ctrl Alt Delete My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Movements of the displayed images are awkward not smooth In PowerPanel select Change CPU Speed Remove the check from Auto and set Speed Control to 100 See Controlling Power Management on page 45 for details I cannot play a CD ROM Make sure the label of the CD ROM is f...

Page 88: ...s Fn F3 to turn on the speaker The speaker volume is turned to the minimum Press Fn F4 and then press or to increase the volume If your computer is powered by the battery check that the battery is connected 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 98 If you have connected ...

Page 89: ...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 My mouse does not work If you are using an external mouse ch...

Page 90: ... card is compatible with Windows 98 Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using The game images or video images are not clear Right click the application bar of the PowerPanel software choose CPU speed settings and remove the check from the Auto box Then set the speed control to 100 See the online help of the PowerPanel help file for details There is a vertic...

Page 91: ... software help file for details Gaps may occur due to the effect settings in the Smart Capture software See the online help of the Smart Capture help file for details The camera does not show any images Check that you are not using any other application such as Smart Capture which is using the camera If the camera still does not show any images restart your computer Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or tur...

Page 92: ...rd disk of the computer you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you three options Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software Operating System Only restores the Windows 98 operating system the computer uti...

Page 93: ...r key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD The optional PCGA CD5 CD ROM drive must be connected...

Page 94: ...y 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CDs The application will not run from DOS If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CDs contact Sony Customer Support Some applications on the Application Recovery CDs must be decompressed before the installation ...

Page 95: ...of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manuf...

Page 96: ...unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer On Installation Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that ...

Page 97: ...so if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem On Moisture Condensation If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any p...

Page 98: ... Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of he...

Page 99: ...e computer Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine ...

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Page 101: ...duct is registered electronically prior to the expiry of ninety 90 days from the original date of purchase After the applicable period you must pay for all labor charges 2 Parts For a period of ninety 90 calendar days from the original date of purchase from SONY or a SONY authorized reseller SONY will supply at no charge new or rebuilt at SONY s option replacement parts in exchange for defective p...

Page 102: ...misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modifications of this Product 2 improper operation or maintenance of this Product 3 connection to improper voltage supply or 4 attempted repair by any party other than a SONY authorized personal computer service facility This Limited Warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from the use of this Product in conjunction with accessories products o...

Page 103: ... les pièces défectueuses remplacées au titre de cette garantie restreinte deviennent la propriété de SONY Cette garantie restreinte couvre uniquement les composants physiques emballés avec le Produit Elle n inclut pas l assistance technique en rapport avec l utilisation du matériel ou du logiciel et ne couvre aucun logiciel qu il soit ou non fourni avec le Produit Les logiciels sont fournis TELS Q...

Page 104: ...AUTRE THÉORIE JURIDIQUE EN RAPPORT AVEC CE PRODUIT DE TELS DOMMAGES INCLUENT ENTRE AUTRES LE TEMPS DE L ACHETEUR LA PERTE DE PRODUCTIVITÉ DE REVENUS ET DE PROFITS ET LA PERTE DE DONNÉES OU D UTILISATION DU PRODUIT OU DE TOUT ÉQUIPEMENT CONNEXE SAUF DANS LA LIMITE OÙ LA LOI APPLICABLE L INTERDIT TOUTE GARANTIE TACITE DE VALEUR MARCHANDE OU DE CONVENANCE À UNE FIN PARTICULIÈRE DE CE PRODUIT EST REST...

Page 105: ...o you This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from state to state or province to province For information on obtaining warranty service please call SONY at 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 GARANTIE RESTREINTE Au titre de cette garantie restreinte SONY signifie Sony du Canada Ltée pour les produits achetés au Canada et Sony Electronics Inc pour les produits achetés aux États Unis SONY ...

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Page 107: ...rge status icons 49 BatteryScope utility 48 brightness adjusting 12 20 built in speaker 20 volume 20 buttons Finish 14 Open 40 Start Windows 98 13 43 C cameras digital video recorder 42 canceling commands 17 Caps Lock indicator light 19 CAPTURE button 58 Capturing a still image 57 Capturing a video clip 61 CD ROM discs cleaning 86 handling 85 86 CD ROM drive closing lid 41 connecting 25 39 opening...

Page 108: ... assistance support options 71 customizing your computer 43 D DC In 7 8 digital still camera 28 digital video camera 42 diskettes ejecting 24 handling 85 inserting into drive 23 troubleshooting 76 display dual display 53 mode 52 options 37 selecting 37 disposal of lithium ion battery v drives 39 CD ROM 39 floppy disk 6 23 dual display function 53 DV In Out 6 42 E Eject button 24 ejecting diskettes...

Page 109: ...stalling hardware 33 memory 25 peripherals 33 integrated digital camera 1 interference iii 85 K keyboard 16 18 20 connecting 38 L LCD 83 lock lever 12 reducing glare 3 selecting to display output 37 troubleshooting 74 lever LCD 12 lighting 3 Limited Warranty 15 89 lithium ion battery disposal v safety precautions v loading battery pack 9 location for computer 3 M maintenance 84 87 Maximum Battery ...

Page 110: ...sword tab 44 power saving modes 30 System Hibernation 20 31 System Suspend 20 30 Video Standby 20 power setting AC Profile 45 Maximum Battery Life 45 Power Management Off 45 System Hibernation 46 System Suspend 46 Video Standby 46 power sources 9 83 connecting 8 power standby Hard Disk Standby 46 PowerPanel activating 47 customizing toolbar 45 46 precautions 84 Print Screen key 17 printer connecti...

Page 111: ...t button 13 43 starting computer 12 startup problems 13 switching display 20 monitor 20 System Hibernation mode 20 31 46 System Suspend mode 20 30 46 T technical support support options 71 troubleshooting 73 78 startup 13 73 turning on computer 12 TV interference iii 85 U USB connector 6 V ventilation 84 video camera 42 Video Standby mode 20 W warranty 15 89 Windows 98 Certificate of Authenticity ...

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