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Содержание PCG-971M

Страница 1: ...N Sony notebook user guide P C G F X S e r i e s ...

Страница 2: ...e of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized 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 at any time without notice The soft...

Страница 3: ...e 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 and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office e...

Страница 4: ...eason could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing 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 b...

Страница 5: ...m 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 can cause eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to eyes do not attempt a...

Страница 6: ...ing 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 not longer than 3 metres 9 8 feet The optical disk 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 authorized Sony technicians Impr...

Страница 7: ...ding to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly Keep away from children Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery For changing this battery please contact VAIO Link http www vaio link com ...

Страница 8: ...tage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy audio and video CDs Interconnectivity Your computer has Ethernet and i LINK functionalities i LINK is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data Windows Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Communications Access popular online services send and receive e...

Страница 9: ...e conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations Flyer applying to the modem Online documentation 1 The Sony Notebook User 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 Stick Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting variou...

Страница 10: ...ur notebook explains how to set your system and power management Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to perform a system and application recovery 3 Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting 4 Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information on Windows 5 Go to http www club vaio sony europe com to f...

Страница 11: ...s accessories Following hardware items are in the box 1 main unit 7 weight saver 2 product recovery CD ROMs 8 video cable 3 documentation pack 9 phone plug country specific 4 AC adapter 10 phone cable 5 floppy disk drive 11 power cord 6 rechargeable battery pack ...

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

Страница 14: ...ion describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices Locating controls and connectors Right on the PCG FX401 on the PCG FX405 1 power button page 26 2 DVD ROM drive CD RW DVD ROM drive page 34 3 multi purpose bay page 19 page 43 ...

Страница 15: ...ebook User Guide Using your notebook 14 n N Left 1 TV Out connector page 67 4 i LINK connector page 75 2 microphone connector page 71 5 PC Card slots page 44 3 headphone connector page 70 6 battery bay page 19 ...

Страница 16: ...2 7 battery 1 and 2 indicators page 31 2 speakers page 70 8 hard disk drive indicator page 31 3 keyboard page 29 9 Num Lock indicator page 31 4 touchpad page 33 10 Caps Lock indicator page 31 5 left right buttons page 33 11 Scroll Lock indicator page 31 6 power indicator page 31 ...

Страница 17: ...ot located near the USB connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when the computer is on 1 phone line jack page 56 5 monitor VGA connector page 64 2 USB page 72 6 Ethernet connector page 77 3 serial connector 7 USB port page 72 4 printer connector page 73 8 DC In connector page 18 ...

Страница 18: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 17 n N Bottom 1 release lever page 40 2 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 down into the battery bay on the left side of the computer 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks When the computer is directly connected to ...

Страница 21: ...link pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately 2 5 hours if your notebook is 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 left side of the computer 2 Indica...

Страница 22: ...ffect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manu...

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: ... first battery pack is 85 percent full You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights Inserting the second battery pack To insert a second battery pack proceed as follows 1 If the weight saver is in the multi purpose bay 1 remove the device 2 Insert the battery pack 2 into the multi purpose bay The battery 2 indicator light turns on 3 Attach the weight sav...

Страница 25: ...or of the battery pack your are going to remove is on right click the battery icon in the system tray and click the Switch Discharge Battery option Charging the second battery 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 indicat...

Страница 26: ... the second battery pack proceed as follows 1 Slide the eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver in the direction of arrow 1 2 Slide the release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 3 Remove the weight saver 4 Pull out the battery pack 5 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: ...cted to your computer Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents If you are unable to shut down your computer Close all software in use Remove the PC Cards if inserted To do so right click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Then press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the compu...

Страница 29: ...m Guarantee Protect your investment See the Guarantee sheet for the terms and conditions and refer to your Customer Service Guide for more information To register your Sony notebook proceed as follows 1 Click on the VAIO Online Registration icon in the Start menu 2 Fill in your Registration card fields 3 Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send 4 Click OK You must connect your phone li...

Страница 30: ... keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the other Print Screen key 3 The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screenshot into a document and print it Correction keys 4 The Insert Ba...

Страница 31: ...d down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key 9 The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is equivalent to clicking the Start button on the taskbar Fn key 10 The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to execute commands Combinations Functions F1 Displays Windows Help and Suppo...

Страница 32: ...urn off the computer when this indicator light is on The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the characters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the cha...

Страница 33: ...aker switch Toggles the built in speaker on and off Fn F4 speaker volume Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 To decrease volume press Fn F4 Shift Fn F5 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press Fn F5 To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 Shift Fn F7 switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD external disp...

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: ...omputer is equipped with a CD RW DVD ROM drive or a DVD ROM To insert a disc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently ...

Страница 36: ...utton go to My Computer Select the drive click the right button of your mouse and select Eject If it still does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin pointed object into the manual eject hole Using the CD RW function Depending on your model your notebook is equipped with a CD RW DVD ROM combi drive To burn CDs you can use CD RW and CD R discs The CD RW CD ReWriteable disc is a data memo...

Страница 37: ... the software pre installed on your computer is preset to that speed Your VAIO notebook does not support 1x writing speed When using your software application to burn CDs be sure to exit and close all other applications Exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not put your V...

Страница 38: ...labeled 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 that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD ROM drive Any difficulties caused by changing ...

Страница 39: ...t saver protects the multi purpose bay when it is empty To attach the weight saver proceed as follows 1 If another device is in the multi purpose bay remove the device 2 Pull out the guide 1 of the weight saver and slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow 2 until it clicks ...

Страница 40: ...sing your notebook 39 n N To remove the weight saver proceed as follows 1 Slide the eject lever of the weight saver in the direction of arrow 1 2 Slide the release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 ...

Страница 41: ...ce it with the bundled weight saver Inserting the floppy disk drive To insert the floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 If the weight saver is in the multipurpose bay 1 remove the device 3 Insert the floppy disk drive 2 into the multipurpose bay with the metallic part up 4 Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the release lever locks into place ...

Страница 42: ...e Using your notebook 41 n N Inserting a diskette To insert a diskette proceed as follows 1 Hold the diskette 1 with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the floppy disk drive 2 until it clicks into place ...

Страница 43: ...n N Removing a diskette To remove a diskette proceed as follows 1 Wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off 2 Press the eject button 2 to remove the diskette Do not press the Eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost ...

Страница 44: ...g the floppy disk drive To remove the floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Slide the release lever 1 on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the drive 2 out of the multi purpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver ...

Страница 45: ...ernal devices You do not need to shut down your computer when inserting a PC Card Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Insert the PC Card into one of the PC Card slots front label facing up 2 Gently push the PC Card slot into the connector The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the system tray ...

Страница 46: ...driver and then reinstall it You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on use For some PC Cards if you alternate betwee...

Страница 47: ...pops out 8 Push the PC Card release button to eject the card 9 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 10 If the PC Card release button is still out push it back in to close the front panel cover If you unplug the PC Card from the computer when this is still turned on your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save before Before you remove the PC Card right click the PC Card ic...

Страница 48: ...hat can be converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs Foreseen as the universal data storage device of the future the Memory Stick can already 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 Me...

Страница 49: ...nt capacity of 88 floppy disks Reliability by way of protecting the hardware and its contents the number of terminals is reduced to only 10 pins This and the overall robust structure of the 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 w...

Страница 50: ... can 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 ...

Страница 51: ...c to your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative Compliance SonicStage software So that you further distinguish a MagicGate Memory Stick from a generic one look for the logo printed on it and a protruding dot located on the back MagicGate is a copyright protection technology tha...

Страница 52: ...play it back on other Magic Gate equipped devices and media Copyright protection People who create artistic works such as music are entitled to a copyright meaning that they have exclusive rights to dictate how their work is used When they are created artistic works are automatically protected by a copyright without having to submit notification or registration and may not be used without the perm...

Страница 53: ...an currently use Memory Sticks with the following Sony products Visual Cybershot digital camera Mavica digital camera PC TRV and VX series digital video cameras LC data projector Audio MS Walkman MS Hi fi system Network Walkmans Voice recorders Other VAIO notebooks VAIO desktops CLIE Handheld Entertainment Organiser Sony mobile phones Digital printers AIBO the Sony Entertainment Robot To find out ...

Страница 54: ...the PC Card adapter into the connector 3 on your computer label facing up and push it gently 6 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 When your Memory Stick is detected the Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the taskbar Hold the Memory Stick wi...

Страница 55: ...4 In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box select the device that can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK You get a message saying that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click Close 7 Press the PC Card release button so that it pops out 8 Push the PC Card release button to eject the card 9 Gently grasp the card and pull it out Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpe...

Страница 56: ... 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 the Memory Stick ...

Страница 57: ... is supplied with your VAIO notebook allowing you to plug the phone line into the wall jack We recommend you to use the supplied plug because the usage of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality 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 ...

Страница 58: ... regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls to below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific d...

Страница 59: ...ing 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 To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc H...

Страница 60: ...d all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals Connecting a port replicator page 60 Connecting an external display page 64 Connecting external speakers page 70 Connecting an external microphone page 71 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB mouse page 72 Connecting a printer page 73 Connecting an i LINK device pag...

Страница 61: ...puter such as a printer or an external display The port replicator can be powered only with the AC adapter supplied with your notebook Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions 1 serial connector 5 3 USB ports page 72 2 printer connector page 73 6 mouse keyboard connector page 83 3 monitor VGA connector page 71 7 DC In connector page ...

Страница 62: ... computer and disconnect all peripherals 2 On the bottom of the computer lift the port replicator port cover 3 Attach the bottom of the computer to the port replicator connector until it clicks 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In 2 connector on the port replicator 3 5 Plug the power cord 4 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator light turns green ...

Страница 63: ...he installation of the network drivers starts automatically When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with the attached port replicator may cause a temporary loss of power You do not need to use the floppy disk supplied with your port replicator ...

Страница 64: ...port replicator 1 to disconnect the computer from the port replicator 3 Lift the computer away from the port replicator 4 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your computer It is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after removing your computer from the port replicator If the cover is left open dirt may get inside and damage the computer To disconn...

Страница 65: ...ay 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 other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display t...

Страница 66: ...Connecting a computer display To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 in the monitor VGA connector 2 on the computer 2 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 3 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet ...

Страница 67: ...ia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone To connect a multimedia computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 in the monitor connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug the speaker cable 3 in the headphone connector 4 on the computer 3 Plug the microphone cable 5 in the microphone connector 6 on the computer ...

Страница 68: ...f the audio video cable 1 into the TV Out connector 2 yellow and the other end into the TV 2 Plug one end of the sound cable 3 into the headphone connector 4 and the other end into the TV 3 Plug the power cord of the TV 5 into an AC outlet 4 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 5 Set up the TV configuration system ...

Страница 69: ...on 1 Eject the DVD from your computer 2 Once the DVD is ejected toggle between your LCD and your TV with the combination Fn F8 Your image is now displayed 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 dots a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV The hidden area on your TV can be seen by moving the curs...

Страница 70: ...he 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 connector 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 You can toggle the ou...

Страница 71: ...nnect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the earphone 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 diskettes on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes ...

Страница 72: ...an 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 Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Страница 73: ...ports at the back of your notebook and 3 USB ports at the back of the optional port replicator To connect a USB mouse proceed as follows 1 Select the USB port 1 of your choice 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can use your USB mouse 3 You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting a USB peripheral The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on ...

Страница 74: ...onnect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug an optional USB printer cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the symbol on your computer and printer 2 Plug the printer 3 power cord into an AC outlet Turn off your computer and the printer unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before con...

Страница 75: ...cting a printer using the printer connector To connect 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 ...

Страница 76: ...es generally powered by i LINK connectors The i LINK connector supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINKTM cables compatible with your VAIO notebook...

Страница 77: ... application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick To do so simply copy images on th...

Страница 78: ...thernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator For more information about connecting your notebook to the network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the Vaio Link website How to troubleshoot network problems Do not plug a phone cable into your computer network jack ...

Страница 79: ...r notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online user guides on your Documentation CD ROM The Sony notebook user guide hardware guide explains how to use your computer connect peripheral devices It contains a list of specifications of your computer and accessories The About the software on you...

Страница 80: ...u have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO Link web site Go to http www vaio link com VAIO Link Response Centre Before contacting VAIO Link Response Centre try to solve the problem by reading the User Guides and help files for the peripherals or software You need to plug in the phone line and configure your modem for use before using the communication features described in this ...

Страница 81: ...sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly If you have plugged the computer into a UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply make sure the UPS is turned on and works If you are using an external 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 brightnes...

Страница 82: ...ppears 4 Set the date month day year 5 Press Enter 6 Press the arrow keys to select System Time 7 Set the time hour minute second 8 Press Enter 9 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 10 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The Load default configuration now message appears 11 Make sure that Yes is selected and then press Enter 12 Press the arrow keys to se...

Страница 83: ...e 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 select the application that is locking your system and then click End Task If the above method does not work or you do not know which application is locking your system restart the compu...

Страница 84: ...nector of your optional port replicator If you are using a USB mouse check that the appropriate driver and software are properly installed Check that the USB mouse is plugged into the USB connector About the display My LCD does not display anything Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on...

Страница 85: ... on your model 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 Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the compu...

Страница 86: ...on On the Hardware tab 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 On your computer the default DVD region code is 2 Do not change this setting using the Region Code Change function in Windows or using any other software applicat...

Страница 87: ...u must use 8x CD R or 4x CD RW media or 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 Click Start and then My Computer 2 Right click the Compact Disc icon 3 Select Properties 4 Select th...

Страница 88: ... F4 and then press or to increase 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 sp...

Страница 89: ... In Control Panel click Switch to Classic View on the right side 2 Double click Phone and Modem Options The Phone and Modem Options dialog box appears The modem may not work if you are connected to a PABX My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialing mode may be incompatible with your telephone line The modem may not work properly if you are behind a Private Automatic Branch eXchange PA...

Страница 90: ...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 I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination ...

Страница 91: ...e is set to ECP change it to Bidirectional for HP printers If the printer port is set to Bidirectional change it to ECP 5 Press F10 and save the new configuration Your PC restarts Check the cable to see if you do not have missing or bent pins Try a printer self test if available to see if the printer itself is still functioning properly For more information please consult the manual supplied with ...

Страница 92: ...ing is not responding Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and then changed before the notebook completely enters the lower power state To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability proceed as follows 1 Close all open applications 2 Push and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook ...

Страница 93: ...s 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 notebook You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel Please contact VAIO Link if you need assistanc...

Страница 94: ...connect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the system Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory Module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not hand...

Страница 95: ...ut down your computer 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices 3 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 4 Wait until the computer cools down Turn your computer upside down Open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screws turn counter clockwise To remove the memory module pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Pull the memory module in the direction of...

Страница 96: ...wn your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Turn your computer upside down 5 Open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screw turn counter clockwise 6 Remove the memory module from its packaging 7 Install the memory module ...

Страница 97: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Precautions 96 n N 8 Close the computer cover 9 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 10 Turn on the computer ...

Страница 98: ...er 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 exert pressure on it This could cause malfuncti...

Страница 99: ...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 adapter On handling your notebook Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth ...

Страница 100: ...use 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 computer is brought dir...

Страница 101: ...cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth On using the battery pack 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 s...

Страница 102: ...ffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Preventing hearing damage Avoid using earphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling Memory Stick optional Do not touch t...

Страница 103: ... 1GHz featuring PowerNow Hard disk drive 15 GB 20 GB Standard RAM 128 MB SDRAM in slot Maximum RAM 512 MB LCD screen 14 1 XGA 1024x768 TFT 15 0 XGA 1024x768 TFT L2 cache memory 64 KB on die 256 KB on die MPEG MPEG 1 Digital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics ATI 3D RAGE Mobility M1 with 8 MB Video RAM and 3D accelerator Display Dual Display Sound capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sou...

Страница 104: ...0 K56flex 56kbps data fax modem Telecommunication capabilities Ethernet network PSTN data connectivity Expansion capabilities two PCMCIA type II or one type III Cards and Cardbus support Built in capabilities stereo speakers touchpad Connection capabilities on notebook port replicator monitor VGA output printer external speakers or headphone external microphone 2 x type II PC Card slots 1x type II...

Страница 105: ...and weight saver with 1 battery and floppy disk drive 2 85 kg 3 04 kg 3 08 kg 3 27 kg Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Operating humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 29 C Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed...

Страница 106: ...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 107: ...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 108: ...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 109: ...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 110: ... 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 111: ...value under normal operating conditions Standard RAM The amount of RAM that is available on your computer when you purchase it System recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover the hard disk image initially available on the computer Performing 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 ...

Страница 112: ... 127 devices to a USB port The USB standard is Hot Plug and Play VAIO Short for Video Audio Integrated Operation Brand name covering Sony s PC products peripherals accessories and software VAIO branded items are all designed to make the best use of Sony s Audio Video AV and Information Technology IT skills WAN WAN Wide Area Network is a computer network connected together and covering a relatively...

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