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Страница 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G F 1 0 4 K 2000 by Sony Corporation ...

Страница 2: ...ntial or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or to use thereof Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user ...

Страница 3: ... 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 equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform am...

Страница 4: ...ly To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO notebook to rain or moisture Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm If reporting a gas leak do not use a modem or a telephone in the vicinity of the leak DVD ROM The use of the optical instrument installed in your notebook will cause eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to eyes do not attempt to disassembl...

Страница 5: ...ed for wet locations Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface ...

Страница 6: ... EN 55022 Class B and EN 50082 1 for use in following areas residential commercial and light industrial This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 metres 9 8 feet The DVD ROM is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repair and maintenance only...

Страница 7: ...tions see below The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery For changing this battery please contact VAIO Link Disposal of lithium ion batteries Dispose of properly at end ...

Страница 8: ...power Sony audio and video quality A high resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy the speaker s to listen to audio and video CDs Windows Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mails browse the In...

Страница 9: ...on poster A Modem Regulations Flyer applying to the internal modem Your Sony Guarantee conditions Online Documentation 1 This User Guide Using Your Sony Notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting Help explains the support options available to you and offers basic...

Страница 10: ...ur system Customizing your Notebook explains how to set your system and power management with Sony Notebook Setup VAIO Action Setup PowerPanel BatteryScope etc Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to perform a system and an 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 ...

Страница 11: ...Remove the following hardware items from the box Phone cable Rechargeable battery pack Floppy disk drive installed at factory Weight Saver Product Recovery CD ROMs Documentation Pack AC adapter Power cord Phone plug country specific Main unit Video cable DVD ROM drive installed at factory ...

Страница 12: ...y and portable environments Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons C...

Страница 13: ...lay to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Position of an external d...

Страница 14: ...ok This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal devices such as the touchpad the disk drives and the battery Locating the controls and connectors Right PPK buttons page 44 DVD ROM drive page 38 Power button page 25 Multi purpose bay page 35 page 53 1 3 2 4 ...

Страница 15: ...nnector page 65 PC Card slots page 41 i Headphone connector page 74 Battery bay page 20 AC adapter mains connector and power cord hazardous voltage according to EN 60950 Phone cable and connectors are TNV Telecommunications Network Voltage according to EN60950 All other connectors for this notebook are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN 60950 1 4 2 5 3 6 ...

Страница 16: ...CD screen page 32 Left right buttons page 34 Num Lock indicator page 31 Speakers page 32 Power indicator page 25 Caps Lock indicator page 31 Keyboard page 28 Battery 1 and 2 indicators page 31 Scroll Lock indicator page 31 Touchpad page 34 Hard disk drive indicator page 31 1 5 9 2 6 10 3 7 11 4 8 ...

Страница 17: ...k Phone Line jack page 46 a Monitor connector page 62 Mouse connector page 72 USB connectors page 73 Serial connector page 60 DC In page 19 Printer page 60 Cover There is a ventilation slot located near the USB connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 ...

Страница 18: ...Using your notebook Locating the controls and connectors Sony Notebook User Guide 18 n N Bottom Port replicator connector cover Tilt stands Release lever 1 3 2 ...

Страница 19: ...he power cord into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible See the Compatibility table to verify which peripheral devices are compatible with your notebook 1 3 2 SELV accordin...

Страница 20: ...ols and connectors on page 14 Additional battery packs are available as a separate option The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack To insert the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer 3 Close the cove...

Страница 21: ...battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 percent full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately two hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour There is one battery indicator light on the computer Secondary battery pack not supplied Battery pack supplied Batte...

Страница 22: ... the battery bay on the left side of the computer 2 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multi purpose bay on the right side of the computer Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power ...

Страница 23: ... power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls to below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See your Software guide under Controlling Power Management The ba...

Страница 24: ...ttery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Pull out the battery pack 3 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 System Suspend mode ...

Страница 25: ...the power button of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display with Fn F5 To increase the brightness use the up or right arrow key To decrease use the down or left arrow key LCD lock lever If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will turn off Power button Power indicator ...

Страница 26: ...nected to your computer To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above close all software in use remove the PC Cards if inserted disconnect any USB devices then restart the computer If the previous steps do not work see the Troubleshooting...

Страница 27: ... your investment See the Guarantee sheet for the terms and conditions and please refer to your Customer Service Guide for more information Follow these steps to use the Sony Notebook online registration service 1 Click on the Welcome button on your desktop 2 Click Next 3 Click Internet 4 Fill in your Registration card fields 5 Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send 6 Click OK You mus...

Страница 28: ...a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will illuminate Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen Print screen key Application key Numeric keypad area Alt key Sh...

Страница 29: ...e the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key is ...

Страница 30: ...ws Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R D...

Страница 31: ...rive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on Light On Off Hard disk Data is read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock Turns on when the number keys area in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric...

Страница 32: ...pend mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key Fn t F2 Display power status Display power status Fn F3 Speaker switch Toggles the built in speaker on and off Fn 2 F4 Speaker volume Adjusts the built in speakers volume To increase volume press Fn F4 and then V or b To decrease volume press Fn F4 and then v or B Fn 8 F5 Brightness control Adjusts the bright...

Страница 33: ... h LCD and TV See AV devices on page 65 Fn F12 System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off Fn S System Idle Puts the system into Idle mode a power management state To return to the active state press any key Combinations Feat...

Страница 34: ... displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Help for information on touchpad features such a...

Страница 35: ... 35 n N Using the floppy disk drive The computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the multi purpose bay To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Diskette Floppy disk drive ...

Страница 36: ... There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer Slide this lever in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the drive out of the multi purpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver See Using the weight saver on page 53 Eject button LED indicator If you have difficulty removing a diskette from the floppy disk drive remove the floppy disk drive from the multi purpose bay Do not press the Eject button whe...

Страница 37: ... off the computer 2 If another device is in the multi purpose bay remove the device See To remove the second battery pack 3 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multi purpose bay with the metallic part up Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks into place Floppy disk drive Multi purpose bay ...

Страница 38: ... DVD ROM drive plays both DVD ROM and CD ROM disks To insert a disk 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the Eject button to open the DVD ROM drive The tray slides out 3 Place a CD ROM disk in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disk onto the hub until the disk clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently Eject button Label facing up ...

Страница 39: ...t insert a disk Be sure to seat the disk firmly over the disk drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disk firmly you could damage your disk drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disk wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disk When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot remove a disk S...

Страница 40: ...ed on the DVD disks to indicate in which region and what type of player can play the disc Unless a 2 or ALL is labeled on your DVD disk or on the packaging you cannot play the disk on this player S Do not try to change the region code setting of the DVD ROM drive Any troubles caused by changing the region code setting of the DVD ROM drive are out of warranty When a DVD video disk is inserted in th...

Страница 41: ...C Cards allow you to connect portable external devices To insert a PC Card Use the lower slot for PC type III Cards Some devices may not function properly if you repeat Returning to Normal Mode from System Suspend Mode or System Hibernation mode The computer will return to its original state if you restart it RELEASE button ...

Страница 42: ...Properties dialog remove the software driver and then reinstall it You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions within the PC Card with this computer You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Insert in the direction of the arrow Do not force a card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that ...

Страница 43: ... is off skip steps 1 to 6 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click Add Remove Hardware 3 Click Next click Uninstall Unplug a device and then click Next 4 Select the name of the appropriate PC Card in the list and then click Next 5 Click Next to confirm that you want to unplug the PC Card 6 Click Finish 7 Press the PC Card release but...

Страница 44: ...p PPK default options Use a programmable key by simply pressing it or in combination with other keys on your keyboard Shift PPK Ctrl PPK or Alt PPK When your computer is off press PPK and the system will be powered and launch the appropriate application The factory settings for the buttons are Key or combination To open or access P1 The Club VAIO Web site P2 E mail Outlook Express P3 System Suspen...

Страница 45: ... notebook Using programmable power keys PPK Sony Notebook User Guide 45 n N Alt P1 The VAIO Link Web site Shift P1 The VAIO Web site Ctrl P1 Internet Explorer Ctrl P3 The EULA Key or combination To open or access ...

Страница 46: ...end of the phone cable into the phone line jack on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack A country specific phone plug is supplied with your VAIO notebook allowing you to plug the phone line into the wall jack Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result...

Страница 47: ...umentation of Smart Connect and Smart Connect Monitor for more information When you use Smart Connect to connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when the two computers are networked i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each e...

Страница 48: ...ct See your Software guide in Controlling Power Management for more information Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk System Idle mode This mode is convenient if you don t need to use your computer for a short period The hard disk an...

Страница 49: ...The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate System Hibernation mode Press Fn F12 You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode To return to Normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state Steps to return to Normal mode System Hibernation b System suspend b System Idle System Suspend requires less time...

Страница 50: ... See Using the floppy disk drive on page 35 3 Insert the battery pack into the multi purpose bay 4 The battery 2 indicator light turns on 5 Attach the Weight Saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack Slide the eject lever on the bottom of the Weight Saver toward the front of the computer to lock it See Using the weight saver on page 53 To determine the time the battery lasts see Displayi...

Страница 51: ...51 n N Charging the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging Battery pack Weight Saver Secondary battery pack not supplied Battery pack supplied Battery indicators ...

Страница 52: ... lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the battery pack slide this lever in the direction of the arrow 1 then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 2 2 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 3 Reinsert the weight saver 1 2 Weight saver EJECT lever on bottom ...

Страница 53: ...er The weight saver protects the multi purpose bay when it is empty To attach the weight saver 1 If another device is in the multi purpose bay remove the device 2 Pull out the guide of the weight saver and slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks Weight Saver supplied ...

Страница 54: ...de 54 n N To remove the weight saver To remove the weight saver slide the Eject lever of the weight saver in the direction of the arrow 1 then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 2 1 2 Weight saver EJECT lever on bottom ...

Страница 55: ... replicator page 56 Printer page 60 External display page 62 AV devices page 65 Memory Sticks page 66 Digital video camera recorder page 67 MiniDisc deck with MD Player page 70 Universal Serial Bus USB device page 73 External speakers page 74 External microphone page 75 Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables ...

Страница 56: ...tebook or the optional PCGA AC19V AC adapter Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions All connectors are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950 To disconnect your port replicator completely from the mains voltage unplug the AC adapter When attaching your computer to the por...

Страница 57: ...ile it is connected to the port replicator you must connect the AC adapter directly to the port replicator 1 Turn off your 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 Port replicator port Notebook Port replicator ...

Страница 58: ...the AC adapter and an AC outlet 5 The power indicator light turns green 6 Turn on the computer AC adapter Power cord hazardous voltage according to EN 60950 SELV according to EN 60950 When you use the port replicator for the first time the installation of the network driver starts automatically The floppy disk supplied with your Port Replicator is useless Levers Power Port replicator connector ...

Страница 59: ...on each side of the port replicator to disengage 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 co...

Страница 60: ...patible with your version of Windows to your computer Use the symbol to locate the USB port on your computer and printer Plug an optional USB printer cable into the USB connector To connect a printer using the printer connector Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the computer To Printer Power cord USB Printer cable optio...

Страница 61: ... optional or supplied with the printer See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on installation and use Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software Please refer to Sony Notebook Setup in the Software Guide for further details ...

Страница 62: ...only you can also use an external display to set up a virtual desktop Please refer to Using the Dual Display Function in your Software Guide for further details To connect a computer display 1 Use the a symbol on the computer to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector 2 If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC...

Страница 63: ...ilt in speakers and a microphone 1 Use the a symbol to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector 2 Use the i symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector 3 Use the m symbol to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector i m To To To Monitor Multimedia computer display Power cord RGB signal cable ...

Страница 64: ... to Selecting the Display Mode in your Software Guide for more information To Press Result Switch to an external display Fn F 7 Toggles between the LCD the external display connected to the Monitor connector and both the LCD and external display See the manual supplied with your projector for more information on installation and use You may not be able to display the computer s LCD and the externa...

Страница 65: ...nual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use If you insert a DVD in your DVD drive to watch a video on your TV the Fn F8 key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV Solution 1 Eject your DVD from your computer 2 Once the DVD is ejected toggle between your LCD and your TV with the combination Fn F8 Your image displays now on b...

Страница 66: ...y Stick into the optional PC Card Adapter 2 Insert the PC Card into the slot on your computer label facing up push it gently until the release button ejects completely and put back the release button 3 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 Please ...

Страница 67: ...nto the DV Out connector on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application Please refer to DVgate in your Software Guide for further details The Sony digital video camera recorder is taken as example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently See the manual supplied with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use ...

Страница 68: ...ector of your notebook does not supply power to external devices 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 Please refer to the documentation that came with your software fo...

Страница 69: ...older 2 Launch the application and open the image to edit or drag and drop it onto the application shortcut Make the changes you want to the image 3 Save it under the new name and format if needed Using Memory Sticks If your digital camera includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick Copy images on the Memory Stick and insert it into the optional Mem...

Страница 70: ...rder Link your MD deck and CD player with the optical cable and the CONTROL A1 or Control A1 II cable to enjoy Complete editing and assembly functions change the order of the numbers on your MD Use the touchpad or mouse to play and edit MDs and the keyboard to enter disc and track titles to display on your MD deck while playing Digital output and input without any noise or loss of data Drag and dr...

Страница 71: ...tor on your computer 2 Plug the optical cable into the Digital Optical output input of your MD desk 3 Turn on all the devices 4 Launch MD Player to edit the tracks on your MiniDisc The Control A1 or Control A1 II features only work with Sony devices For further information please refer to your Sony Dealer oSee the Compatibility table to verify which peripheral devices are compatible with your note...

Страница 72: ...ternal mouse or keyboard Use the symbol to locate the Mouse Keyboard connector Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the M mark facing up For more information on using the keyboard See Using the keyboard on page 28 See the manual supplied with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn of...

Страница 73: ...ou may need to install software device drivers supplied with your USB device before using the USB device Read the manual supplied with your USB device carefully for more information on installation and use You can connect the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 As the driver for PCGA UMS1 is preinstalled on your computer you can use this PCGA UMS1 USB mouse by just connecting it See the Compatibilit...

Страница 74: ...ble into this connector See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers thespeaker s magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes See the manual supplied with your speakers for more information on ...

Страница 75: ...d input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone Use the m to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use Microphone To Microphone ...

Страница 76: ...ustomer Guide explains how to start your computer and use the basic functions This guide gives you the information to access VAIO Link The Getting Started gives you a list of the contents in the box and a list of the specifications of your computer and accessories Online user guides supplied with your Documentation CD ROM This guide explains how to use your computer connect peripheral devices It g...

Страница 77: ...m with your computer you can access the VAIO Link Website Go to http www vaio link com VAIO Link Response Centre Before contacting VAIO Link Response Centre try to solve the problem by reading your User Guide troubleshooting chapter or the manuals and helpfiles for the peripherals or software see your Customer Service Guide for the phone numbers You need to plug the phone line into the modem to us...

Страница 78: ...OM About the computer and software My computer does not start Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord ...

Страница 79: ... F2 to setup would appear at the bottom of the display Should this happen you need to initialize the BIOS Follow the steps in The message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears at startup The message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears at startup If the floppy disk drive is empty follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 2 Turn the c...

Страница 80: ...wn If this does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer My computer locks up If you suspect one application is locking your system you can try to stop it To do this press Ctrl Alt Delete once click Task Manager select the application or the process that you ...

Страница 81: ...use while your computer is on you must restart your computer My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double click Open the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action About digital video captures and DVgate While I m recording images to a digital video device using DVgate my system d...

Страница 82: ...image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image Please refer to the manual supplied with your display for more information About CD ROMs and diskettes My DVD ROM drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on Press the Eject button on the DVD ROM drive If the Eject button does not work you can open the tray ...

Страница 83: ... DVD player 2 Check the master volume setting in the audio Mixer If you have connected speakers externally check the volume settings in your computer speakers and check the connections between your speakers and the computer 3 In the Device Manager check that the DVD CD ROM drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel Double clic...

Страница 84: ... the floppy disk drive About sound My speakers are not producing sound The built in speakers may be turned off Press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press Fn F4 and then press V or b to increase the volume If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has i...

Страница 85: ... Modem Options dialog box Control Panel Phone and Modem Options check that your modem is listed on the Modems tab and that the location information is correct on the Dialing Rules tab My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialing mode may be incompatible with your telephone line To verify the modem settings see Configuring the modem for use in your Software Guide My modem connection is ...

Страница 86: ...LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power to all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection and then turn on the power again My PC card is not working Make sure the PC card is compatible with your version of Windows I cannot print Check that all the cables of the printer are correctly connected Check...

Страница 87: ...memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your Guarantee by mishandling it is recommended that You contact your dealer to install a new memory module You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a notebook You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel Please call VAIO Link if you need...

Страница 88: ...y compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or do any of the procedures described in Installing the memory module Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage Memory Modules and other comp...

Страница 89: ...ch 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 To remove a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug your computer and remove the battery pack 3 Turn your computer upside down and o...

Страница 90: ...all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and remove the battery pack s 3 Wait until the computer cools down Then turn your computer upside down and open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screw 4 Remove the memory module from its packaging 5 Install the memory module screw turn counter clockwise ...

Страница 91: ...he installation of the additional memory succeeded click Start select VAIO select Assistance and click Sony Notebook Setup Select the About This Computer tab If the additional memory is not shown repeat steps 1 7 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released 2 Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow ...

Страница 92: ...o not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in unstable situation Do not move your computer 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 Back up data As you may lose important dat...

Страница 93: ...however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On the power source Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a copying machine or shredder You can purchase a power strip with ...

Страница 94: ...drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer On installation Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35º C or less than 10º C High humidity Do not place...

Страница 95: ...d telephone and may not work with a private branch exchange PBX On moisture condensation If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link On handling diskettes Do not open the shutter manually and touch...

Страница 96: ...maining moisture with a dry soft cloth On using batteries Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While th...

Страница 97: ...ly dangerous to play your earphones at high volume while walking especially at pedestrian crossings You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Preventing hearing damage Avoid using earphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On ...

Страница 98: ...ard Disk Drive GB Standard RAM MB SDRAM 100 MHz PC100 compatible Maximum RAM MB LCD Screen XGA 1024x768 TFT L2 Cache Memory KB CPU integration MPEG MPEG 2 Digital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics ATI Rage Graphics chip with 8 MB Video RAM and 3D accelerator Sound Capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Diskette Drive 3 5 1 44 MB removable 12 0 64 256 14 1 256 ...

Страница 99: ...on Capabilities on Notebook Port replicator Printer Monitor External speakers or Headphone Serial PS 2 2 x USB Type II III PC Cards i LINK IEEE1394 S400 Connection Capabilities on Port Replicator LAN Ethernet Printer VGA monitor Mouse and Keyboard USB or PS 2 style Serial USB Supplied Accessories DVD ROM drive Floppy disk drive Rechargeable battery AC adapter Video cable Phone cable Phone plug Wei...

Страница 100: ...attery with FDD and battery 3 0 kg 3 23 kg Operating Temperature 5 C t 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Storage Temperature 20 C t 60 C Temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Operating Humidity 20 t 80 Not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 29 C Storage Humidity 10 t 90 Not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 60 C...

Страница 101: ...use PCGA UMS1 AC adapter Only with the PCGA AC19V AC adapter i LINK cables VMC IL4415 VMC IL4408Series Port Replicator with the supplied PCGA AC19V AC adapter optional PCGA AC19 AC adapter i LINK On Sony Digital video cameras On connectors labeled DV Out DV in out i LINK This notebook has no supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK connectors Control A1 I or Control A1 II Only ...

Страница 102: ...adjusting 25 buttons Eject 38 left 16 right 16 Start Windows 26 C cables power cord 19 cameras digital video recorder 67 canceling commands 29 Caps Lock 16 indicator light 31 CD drive tray troubleshooting 82 CD ROM discs troubleshooting 82 CD ROM drive troubleshooting 82 CD ROM DVD ROM discs cleaning 96 ejecting 38 handling 95 96 inserting 38 CD ROM DVD ROM drive closing tray 38 charge status indi...

Страница 103: ...56 Correction keys 29 correction keys 29 Ctrl key 29 cursor movement keys 29 Customer Service Guide 76 customer support 77 See also VAIO Link 8 D DC In 17 19 56 digital video camera 67 disconnecting port replicator 59 diskettes ejecting 36 handling 95 inserting into drive 35 troubleshooting 84 display options 64 See also monitor 17 selecting 64 drive bay 14 DV In Out 15 67 DVD ROM drive opening tr...

Страница 104: ...cs 95 96 diskettes 95 hard drives indicator light 16 31 headphones 63 Help Mouseware 34 online 77 I i LINK 15 67 IEEE1394 15 67 indicator lights battery 16 21 31 50 Caps Lock 16 31 charge status 21 hard drive 16 31 Num Lock 16 31 power 16 Scroll Lock 16 32 Insert key 29 inserting battery pack 20 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 38 diskettes into drive 35 installing hardware 55 peripherals 55 interference 94 K...

Страница 105: ...r 17 troubleshooting 81 Mouse Properties screen 34 multimedia computer display 63 Multi purpose bay weight saver 53 My 80 N Navigation keys 28 navigation keys 29 Num Lock 16 indicator light 31 numeric keypad area 28 O online help 77 opening DVD ROM drive tray 38 operator keys 29 output devices adding 60 P packing list 76 PC card 86 inserting 41 slots 15 41 troubleshooting 86 Type III 41 port repli...

Страница 106: ...ettes 36 floppy disk drive 36 removing port replicator 59 replacing battery packs 50 right button 16 S Scroll Lock 16 indicator light 32 second battery pack 20 50 selecting display 64 LCD 64 monitor 64 power source 20 Serial connector 17 56 Shift key 30 Shut Down Windows dialog box 26 Smart Connect 47 Software guide 76 Sony e mail support service 77 speakers external 74 troubleshooting 84 Start bu...

Страница 107: ...ce 94 U USB connecting 73 connector 17 56 73 V VAIO Link 77 response center 77 software 77 ventilation 94 video camera 67 W weight saver attaching 50 connecting 53 removing 54 Windows key 29 key combinations 30 Start button 26 taskbar 26 80 SID Last revision 2 20 01 ...

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