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Sony Notebook 

User Guide

Precautions

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5

Turn your computer upside down.

6

Open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screw (turn counter clockwise).

7

To remove the memory module, pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1.
The memory module is released.

8

Pull the memory module in the direction of arrow 2.

9

Close the cover.

10

Gently tighten the screw.

 

Viewing the amount of memory

To view the amount of memory, proceed as follows:

1

Turn on the computer.

2

Go to 

Sony Notebook Setup 

via the

 Start 

menu.

The 

Sony Notebook Setup

 dialog box appears.

3

In the 

About this Computer

 tab you can view the amount of system memory. If the additional memory 

does not appear, repeat the whole procedure and restart the notebook.

Содержание PCG-8E1M

Страница 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G G R S 5 1 5 S P P C G G R S 5 1 5 M ...

Страница 2: ...rporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein...

Страница 3: ...otice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Energy Star As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY 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 their office equipment The program backs the development...

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

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

Страница 6: ... light industrial This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables not longer than 3 metres 9 8 feet The optical disc drive is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repair and maintenance only by authorised Sony technicians Improper repairs and use can create safe...

Страница 7: ... C 140 F or incinerate Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery Your notebook is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the...

Страница 8: ...cations games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy audio and video CDs Interconnectivity Your computer has Ethernet and i LINK functionalities i LINK is a bi directional digital interface for exchanging data Windows Your system includes the Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system Communications Access popular online services send and ...

Страница 9: ...troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations leaflet A Modem Regulations leaflet Online documentation The Documentation CD ROM contains the following references 1 The Hardware Guide Using Your Sony Notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also find out what you can do with a Memory Stic...

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

Страница 11: ... and its accessories The following hardware items are in the box 1 main unit 7 phone cable 2 product recovery CD ROMs 8 power cord 3 documentation pack 9 CD RW DVD ROM 4 AC adapter 10 phone plug country specific 5 rechargeable battery pack 6 weight saver ...

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

Страница 13: ...t create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or s...

Страница 14: ...ection describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices Locating controls and connectors Right Do not cover the ventilation slot when the computer is on 1 power button page 26 2 ventilation slot page 11 3 battery bay page 19 ...

Страница 15: ... your notebook 14 n N Left 1 i LINK IEEE1394 S400 port page 83 2 Memory Stick slot page 49 3 PC Card slots page 46 4 multipurpose bay for weight saver or second battery with weight saver or removable CD RW DVD ROM drive page 19 S400 ...

Страница 16: ... 10 hard disk drive indicator page 32 3 keyboard page 28 11 Memory Stick indicator page 32 4 touchpad page 33 12 Num Lock indicator page 32 5 left right buttons page 33 13 Caps Lock indicator page 32 6 Jog Dial page 34 14 Scroll Lock indicator page 32 7 Back button for Jog Dial page 34 15 power button page 26 8 power indicator page 32 ...

Страница 17: ...ot when the computer is on 1 ventilation slot page 11 2 DC In page 18 3 printer connector page 81 4 monitor VGA connector page 68 5 AV Out connector page 71 6 Ethernet connector network page 86 7 2 USB ports page 78 8 modem connector page 58 9 microphone connector page 76 10 headphone connector for headphone or external speakers page 75 11 USB port page 78 ...

Страница 18: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 17 n N Bottom 1 port replicator connector cover page 65 2 memory module cover page 103 3 multi purpose bay release lever page 19 4 tilt stands page 11 ...

Страница 19: ...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...

Страница 20: ...e battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Inserting the battery pack To insert the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Insert the battery pack with the label facing up into the battery bay on the right side of the computer 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks When the computer is directly connected to A...

Страница 21: ...This process takes approximately three hours when the system is off on To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour There are two battery indicator lights on the computer 1 indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the right side of the computer 2 indicates the status of the battery pack in the multi purpose bay on the left side of the computer bat...

Страница 22: ...ack 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 power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery andpower indicators start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your comp...

Страница 23: ... as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Open the cover of the battery bay 3 Pull out the battery pack 4 Close the cover of the battery bay 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 in Standby mode ...

Страница 24: ...second battery pack proceed as follows 1 If the weight saver or the optical disc drive is in the multi purpose bay 1 remove it 2 Insert the battery pack 2 into the multi purpose bay The battery 2 indicator light turns on 3 Attach the weight saver 3 to the computer to stabilize the battery pack 4 Slide the eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver toward the front of the computer to lock it If ...

Страница 25: ...attery pack To charge the second battery pack proceed as follows 1 Keep the battery pack 1 3 in the computer while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator 2 flashes while the battery is charging 2 When the battery indicator stops flashing the battery is 85 charged ...

Страница 26: ...the second battery pack To remove the second battery pack proceed as follows 1 Slide the multi purpose bay release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 2 Remove the weight saver 3 Pull out the battery pack 4 Reinsert the weight saver ...

Страница 27: ...ress the power button 2 of the computer until the green power indicator 3 light turns on 3 If necessary press Fn F5 to adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To increase the brightness use the up or right arrow keys To decrease use the down or left arrow keys Fn F5 is only possible if Windows is running If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will turn off...

Страница 28: ... down your computer Close all software in use If applicable remove the PC Card To do so double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Press Alt F4 and select Turn Off from the screen that appears If this does not work you can press the power button for more than four seconds This will shut down the compu...

Страница 29: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 28 n N Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s but has additional keys that perform specific notebook related tasks ...

Страница 30: ...is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Numeric keypad area 7 Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator illuminates Operator keys 8 11 12 Several keys are al...

Страница 31: ...indow where you can locate other computers M Minimises all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimised windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is equivalent to selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Displays the System Properties window This is equivalent to double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel or to right clicking My Computer then clicking Properties...

Страница 32: ...al display Toggles between the LCD external display connected to the monitor connector and both LCD and external display This function can only be used by the first user to log in It will not work under a second user account Fn F8 Toggles between the LCD and both LCD and TV This function can only be used by the first user to log in It will not work under a second user account Fn F12 Hibernate Prov...

Страница 33: ...On Off hard disk Data is read from or written to the hard drive The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns onwhen the characters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed characters when Caps Lock is on Turns off...

Страница 34: ...e pointer 2 on an item or object click Press the left button 3 once double click Press the left button twice right click Press the right button 4 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 horizontally...

Страница 35: ...r notebook It is located in the Start All Programs menu and contains the following items Folder Browser Opens the Jog Dial Folder Browser window where you can rotate the Jog Dial and browse all the folders on your computer and open any drive folder application or document Jog Dial Setting Opens the Jog Dial Setting window See Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings page 40 Window Switcher Select to d...

Страница 36: ...vigator To launch Jog Dial Navigator proceed as follows Press the Jog Dial OR Double click the Jog Dial Navigator icon in the taskbar The Jog Dial Bar appears at the top of the screen Right clicking the Jog Dial Navigator icon in the taskbar will give you additional options ...

Страница 37: ...re settings including display mode brightness sound and volume 3 Mode button This button displays the current mode for Jog Dial Navigator Click it to switch between modes Select SCROLL to enter Scroll mode Select APPS to enter Application mode 4 Jog Dial Setting Edit the general Jog Dial settings with Jog Dial Navigator 5 Help Help topics about Jog Dial Navigator 6 Close button Click this button t...

Страница 38: ...ation mode to Scroll mode proceed as follows Select SCROLL in the Jog Dial Bar OR with the Jog Dial select from the menu displayed in the Jog Dial Navigator window Even with software applications that do not support other Jog Dial Navigator functions you can still scroll To switch from Scroll mode to Application mode proceed as follows Press the Jog Dial OR Click APPS in the Jog Dial Bar The Appli...

Страница 39: ...our notebook 38 n N Using the Jog Dial Launcher To start the Jog Dial Launcher proceed as follows In the Jog Dial Bar click the arrow icon on the left OR Hold down the Ctrl key and press the Jog Dial The Jog Dial Launcher bar appears ...

Страница 40: ...uter To launch an application make sure it is selected and press the Jog Dial With some folders you will then get to a submenu Again rotatethe Jog Dial to select a feature then press to launch it Press the Back button next to the Jog Dial to go back to the main Jog Dial Launcher bar or to close the Jog Dial Launcher if you are already in the main bar ...

Страница 41: ...ode tab Activity mode settings are enabled after you reboot your computer Using both Scroll and Application Modes This is the normal activity mode setting for Jog Dial Navigator Using Jog Dial as a mouse wheel If this is selected the Jog Dial functions as a mouse wheel only Disable all the Jog Dial functions If this is selected all the Jog Dial functions are disabled Activity setting tab This sets...

Страница 42: ...ables the animation effects during Jog Dial window display Enable sound when pressing Jog Dial Check this box if you want to hear a sound when pressing the Jog Dial Enter the path and file name of the sound in the text box underneath Enable sound when spinning Jog Dial Check this box to hear a sound when Jog Dial is spun Enter the path and file name of the sound in the text box underneath ...

Страница 43: ...cannot insert or remove a disc Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the disc drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your disc drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the eject button to remove the disc If the disc does not come out when you press the eject button go to Windows E...

Страница 44: ...y use circular discs Do not use discs with any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the CD RW drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc For best...

Страница 45: ...ey may cause the system to become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Depending on the display setup properties you selected you may use the Fn F command to expand the screen to full screen size Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means...

Страница 46: ... are installed in the multi purpose bay To attach the weight saver proceed as follows 1 If another device is in the multi purpose bay remove the device 2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place To remove the weight saver proceed as follows 1 Slide the multi purpose bay release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 2 Remove the wei...

Страница 47: ...ng to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode The computer will return to its original state if you restart it The PC Cardslots can accommodate at the same time two Type I two Type II or one Type III PC Card These slots are compatible withCard Bus ports Use the lower slot for PC Type III cards Some PC Cards may require you to disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Not...

Страница 48: ...ctor pins Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly If you want to remove a PC Card when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 To remove a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Select ...

Страница 49: ... 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 Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card before your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing the Fn F12 keys or by using the PowerPanel Utility and when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while us...

Страница 50: ...eady be used with an ever increasing range of compatible products including Audio systems Visual devices VAIO products CLIE handhelds Mobile phones There are currently two different types of Memory Stick The generic Memory Stick coloured blue The MagicGate Memory Stick coloured white You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website http www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony de...

Страница 51: ...e stick gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices Durability the same Memory Stick can be used thousands of times Forward compatibility the Memory Stick s current format is designed to be compatible with future products and higher capacity Memory Sticks The future of Memory Stick Memory Stick s potential is virtually unlimited with the number of compatible products increasing rapidly i...

Страница 52: ...expand the capabilities of your VAIO computer in the following scenarios With your still digital camera share your holiday pictures instantly by e mail From your handycam to your VAIO make the most of your captured moments with the VAIO s movie editing tools Carry pictures on you by copying image files from the Internet to your VAIO and then to your CLIE handheld With your voice recorder add your ...

Страница 53: ...eatures 32MB 64MB and 128MB capacity versions Storage of up to 120 minutes of audio data Download and save digital music pictures movies and more Combine data files to add music to your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative Compliance OpenMG Jukebox SonicStage software So that ...

Страница 54: ...gy This is a copyright protection technology that is used to manage the digital music content downloaded to the PC from CDs the Internet and or other sources Software installed on the PC records music content in encrypted form onto the hard disk As well as allowing you to enjoy music on the PC this technology protects against unauthorised distribution on the Internet Since it is compatible with Ma...

Страница 55: ...oviding an environment where individuals can record and enjoy third party music data without worrying about copyright infringement Artistic works that are recorded by individuals are permitted for private usage only Compatible devices There are nearly 80 Memory Stick enabled products on the market or announced for introduction world wide ranging from camcorders and portable music players to voice ...

Страница 56: ...le europe com Write protecting a Memory Stick Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on ...

Страница 57: ...from your digital device insert the Memory Stick with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer Hold the Memory Stick with t...

Страница 58: ...slot proceed as follows 1 Check that the access light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick in towards the notebook The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly It is recommended that you remove the Memory Stick before shutting down the computer ...

Страница 59: ...d to connect to a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet as well as to register your computer and software online and to contact VAIO Link To connect a phone line proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the phone line jack on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 ...

Страница 60: ...llel connected phone line the modem or the other connected device may not function properly Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Only DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency signalling tone dialling is supported Before using the modem it will be necessary to select the country where you are actually using it The detailed proce...

Страница 61: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 60 n N Netherlands The connector can be identified by its protruding pins ...

Страница 62: ...select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard...

Страница 63: ...if you are using the CD RW DVD ROM drive the operation will be interrupted To avoid this change the settings in the Control Panel Using Hibernate mode 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 Hibernate mode proceed as follows Press Fn F12 The Hibernating screen appears and the notebooks enters Hibernate mode...

Страница 64: ...utomatically When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator turns off ...

Страница 65: ...licator page 65 Connecting an external display page 68 Connecting external speakers page 75 Connecting an external microphone page 76 Connecting an external mouse or keyboard page 77 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 78 Connecting a printer page 81 Connecting an i LINK device page 83 Connecting to a network LAN page 86 Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer i...

Страница 66: ...o not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet when using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions When connecting video cables to S Video out and Video out simultaneously only the S Video out connector can be used 1 DC In port page 18 7 Monitor VGA port page 68 2 USB port page 78 8 S Video out connector page 71 3 PS 2 mouse keyboard connector ...

Страница 67: ...2 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In port 2 on the port replicator 3 3 Plug the power cord 4 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator DC IN 5 of the port replicator turns green 4 Close the tilt stands before attaching the notebook to the port replicator 5 Align the bottom connector of the notebook with the connector on the port replicator 6 and push down unt...

Страница 68: ...ng and turning the computer with the attached port replicator may cause a temporary loss of power Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or the optional Sony adapter Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Stop the connected peripherals 2 Close the cover and pull the levers on each side of the port rep...

Страница 69: ...ug the AC adapter Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your notebook For example you can use your notebook with the following devices Computer display monitor Multimedia computer display TV 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 ...

Страница 70: ...optional port replicator To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 not supplied into the monitor VGA connector 2 on the notebook 2 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 3 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet You cannot use the monitor connector on your notebook when the port replicator is connected to the notebook ...

Страница 71: ...mputer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone To connect a multimedia computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 into the monitor VGA connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug the speaker cable 3 into the headphone connector 4 on the computer 3 Plug the microphone cable 5 into the microphone connector 6 on the computer ...

Страница 72: ...o the AV Out connector 2 yellow and the other end into the TV 2 Plug the power cord of the TV 3 into an AC outlet 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 4 Set up the TV configuration system See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use If you insert a DVD in your DVD ROM drive to watch a video on your TV the Fn F8 key combination might no...

Страница 73: ... Your image displays now on both LCD and TV Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software If the display resolution of your computer is more than 800 x 600 pixels a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV The hidden area on your TV can be seen by moving the cursor on your computer If you want to display the full image change the display resolution of your computer to 640 x 480 pixels ...

Страница 74: ...nd of the audio video cable 1 optional into the headphone connector 2 green and the other end into the Audio Left and Audio Right connectors on your TV 3 Plug one end of the S video cable 3 optional into the S Video out connector 4 and the other end into the S video connector on your TV 4 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 5 Set up the TV configuration system ...

Страница 75: ...he symbol 2 Plug the audio cable 3 not supplied into the earphone connector 4 identified by the symbol 3 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors of the projector 5 4 Connect the power cord 6 of the projector into an AC outlet You may not be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the types of computer display and projector used Yo...

Страница 76: ...nnect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphone connector 2 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the external speaker 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ...

Страница 77: ...n internal microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows 1 Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Страница 78: ...time Of course you can always connect an external USB mouse or keyboard See Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 78 Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or the keyboard turn off the computer To connect an external mouse or keyboard proceed as follows 1 Plug the mouse cable 1 or the keyboard cable 2 with the symbol facing up into the PS 2 mouse keyboard connector 3 identified by ...

Страница 79: ...ur USB device before using the USB device There are 3 USB ports at the back of your notebook and 2 USB ports at the back of the optional port replicator Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse proceed as follows 1 Choose the USB connector you prefer to use at the back of the notebook 1 or the optional port replicator 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can use your USB mo...

Страница 80: ... the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB connector The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use To remove a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows If your computer is on wait until the floppy drive LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable If the floppy disk drive is not removed properly your system may crash and you may los...

Страница 81: ...isk To remove a floppy disk proceed as follows When you have finished using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the disk does not come out by pressing the eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the eject b...

Страница 82: ...ur computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug a USB printer cable into one of the USB connectors on your notebook A USB connector is identified by the symbol on your notebook and printer 2 Plug the printer 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 ...

Страница 83: ...ct a printer using the printer connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer cable 1 supplied with the printer into the printer connector 2 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 ...

Страница 84: ...lable may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end An i LINK connection with othe...

Страница 85: ...deo camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labelled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory...

Страница 86: ...puter to your computer with an optional i LINK cable If the second computer has the Windows XP operating system you just need the i LINK cable If the second computer has a different operating system e g Windows 2000 you need a software application such as Smart Connect You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer ...

Страница 87: ...e network consult your Network Administrator The default settings make your computer able to connect to the network If the main unit is docked you can only use the Ethernet network connector on the port replicator For more information about connectingyour notebook tothe network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the VAIO Link website How to troubleshoot network problems Do not ...

Страница 88: ...he basic information you need to start using your notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations leaflet A Modem Regulations leaflet Online user guides on your Documentation CD ROM 1 The Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also ...

Страница 89: ... power management Installing and updating applications explains how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers explains how to install update or uninstall a driver Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to perform a system and application recovery Using partitioned drives tells you what you can do with partitioned drives 3 Refer to the Specifications online docume...

Страница 90: ...or software You need to plug in the phone line and configure your modem for use before using the communication features described in this manual Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your notebook Many problems have simple solutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link About the computer and software page 90 About the...

Страница 91: ...display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that you have switched to the external display and that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer off for at least one hour and then turn it on When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not be able to start your system properly Leave th...

Страница 92: ...r does not shut down You are recommended to shut down your computer using the Turn Off command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Turn Off command does not work properly proceed as follows Press Ctrl Alt Delete If you have not changed the default settings you will enter the Task Manager where you can close any applica...

Страница 93: ...ld it for at least four seconds This turns off the power If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and shut down the computer by pressing Alt F4 and clicking Turn Off in the Turn off computer screen My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Make sure the software is compatible with your equipment and o...

Страница 94: ...attery 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 display The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times The screen image on my external display is not centred or sized properly Use the controls on your external disp...

Страница 95: ... the eject button I cannot play a CD ROM After inserting the CD wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner Moisture condensation ma...

Страница 96: ... click the Device Manager button A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Check your PG Parental Guidance in the DVD software as this might be preventing you from playing certain DVDs when it is activated On your computer the default DVD region code is 2 Do ...

Страница 97: ...r higher to achieve optimum performance If you want to use other media and are having difficulty formatting non 4x CD RW discs change the writing speed from 4x to a lower setting To change the writing speed from the default to a lower speed proceed as follows 1 Go to My Computer from the Start menu 2 Right click the disc drive icon 3 Select Properties 4 Select the Settings tab 5 Change the Current...

Страница 98: ...ation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour The optional PCGA UFD5 A USB floppy disk drive is not recognised as drive A To set the UFD5 A to A proceed as follows 1 Turn the system power on 2 Connect the UFD5 A 3 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 4 Double click System 5 Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 6 Select Universal Serial Bus ...

Страница 99: ...ou use external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute 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 or a set of headphones to the headphone connector disconnect the cable The sound of my notebook s fan i...

Страница 100: ...untry you are dialling from My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialling mode may be incompatible with your telephone line My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax ...

Страница 101: ...ms with the i LINK devices My PC Card is not working Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your version of Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using If you are using two PC Cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using I cannot print Check that the printer cables are correctly connected Check that yo...

Страница 102: ...art your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this error Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device About power management The power management setting is not responding Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated ...

Страница 103: ...een two VAIO computers Disconnect then reconnect the i LINK cable If you still have no connection after waiting for a while restart both computers If either computer has just returned from a power saving mode the connection may be affected In this case make sure you perform a full restart before connecting them ...

Страница 104: ...unctionality of your notebook 256 MB of memory is preinstalled in one of the two available memory module bays 256 MB x 1 When only 256 MB of memory is preinstalled you can add an optional 256 MB memory module to increase memory up to 512 MB For memory upgrades use only DDR266 CL2 5 DDR SDRAM SO DIMMs gold lead contacts Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memo...

Страница 105: ...ory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration 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 Be careful when addin...

Страница 106: ...N 5 Open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screw turn counter clockwise 6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 7 Install the memory module by sliding it into the memory module slot 8 Press the module into place until it clicks ...

Страница 107: ...the screw on the bottom of the notebook 11 Turn on the computer Removing a memory module To remove a memory module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices 3 Unplug the notebook and remove the battery pack s 4 Wait until the computer cools down ...

Страница 108: ...ased 8 Pull the memory module in the direction of arrow 2 9 Close the cover 10 Gently tighten the screw Viewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to Sony Notebook Setup via the Start menu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 3 In the About this Computer tab you can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does no...

Страница 109: ... while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme change of temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored On handling the LCD screen Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or e...

Страница 110: ...ower surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter Do not use any other AC...

Страница 111: ...adio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with a private branch exchange PBX If the ...

Страница 112: ...use read errors Always hold the disc by its edge and its central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out If th...

Страница 113: ...ats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open 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 t...

Страница 114: ...d and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling the Memory Stick Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet ...

Страница 115: ...CPI a CD ROM player can be turned off by the operating system if it is not in use Application recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on the computer Performing an application recovery is useful when an individual application does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device does not work properly Application recovery CD ROM CD...

Страница 116: ...tional peripherals such as printers or monitors Driver A driver is software enabling you to use hardware devices For example in order for you to be able to use a printer you must first install its driver Many drivers such as the mouse driver come with the operating system DVD ROM Short for Digital Video Disc A type of read only CD with a minimum capacity of 4 7 GB maximum capacity can reach 17 GB ...

Страница 117: ...hnology using liquid crystals and light polarisation to provide sharp flicker free images on a screen comprised of millions of tiny cells Color can be produced by two basic techniques Passive matrix is the less expensive of the two technologies The active matrix technology or TFT produces better quality but is also more expensive LED Short for Light Emitting Diode A semiconductor device that light...

Страница 118: ...computer It defines how the computer reads and writes information to its disks and other hardware Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition are examples of operating systems found on VAIOs Partition A partition is a logical division of a computer s hard disk A two partition hard drive would typically contain C and D drives Partitioning is particula...

Страница 119: ... A port replicator is similar to a docking station but does not include additional slots for adding expansion boards or storage devices Processor The processor is the brains of the computer it processes the instructions of your system s programs The processor is also known as the CPU or microprocessor and can be found on the motherboard see this word of your computer Product recovery CD ROM The pr...

Страница 120: ...a system recovery is useful in the event of a serious system crash or if you want to modify the size of your partitions System recovery CD ROM CD ROM that is supplied with your computer and that enables a VAIO computer user to recover the hard disk image that was available when the computer was purchased TFT Short for Thin Film Transistor Top of the range notebook display for excellent picture qua...

Страница 121: ...rmation Technology IT skills WAN WAN Wide Area Network is a computer network connected together and covering a relatively large geographical area This is in contrast to LAN where the network is usually set up within one building or small geographical area The largest existing WAN is the Internet XGA Short for Extended Graphic Array a graphics standard An XGA board can provide up to 1 024 x 768 pix...

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