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VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide

Connecting the CD-ROM Drive

You can use the PCGA-CD5 CD-ROM drive with your notebook
computer to read CD-ROMs, Audio CDs, CD Extras and Video CDs.

To connect the CD-ROM drive

Turn off your computer.

Remove the PC card slot protector from the PC card slot. See “Using
PC Cards” on page 26 for details.

Connect gently the CD-ROM drive cable to the PC card supplied with
the CD-ROM drive.

Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the label side facing up.
See “Using PC Cards” on page 26 for details.

* Optional with the PCG-505FX/LT

✍

The pick-up cover is attached to the lens of the CD-ROM drive at the factory setting.
Remove it before using the CD-ROM drive.

PC card

CD-ROM
drive cable*

(supplied with

CD-ROM drive*)

Interconnection cable

(SELV according to EN 60950)

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Страница 1: ...Sony Notebook Computer User Guide PCG 505FX LT PCG 505FX KT PCG 505G SONY NOTEBOOK COMPUTER USER GUIDE ...

Страница 2: ...Sony has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Energy Star is an U S registered mark Specifications are subject to change without notice Safety Information Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Mini Notebook Computer Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial...

Страница 3: ...e only by authorized Sony technicians Improper repairs can create a safety hazard CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TO EN 60825 Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in thi...

Страница 4: ... Your Computer 13 Registering Windows 98 14 Registering Your Computer 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Using the Touchpad 21 Using the Plastic Pen 22 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 24 Using PC Cards 26 Using Infrared Communication Devices 29 Using Power Saving Modes 31 Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a PC card modem 34 Connecting the CD ROM Drive 36 Connecting the Port Replicator 40 Connecting a Pri...

Страница 5: ...l Bus USB Device 50 Using the Media Bar 51 Media Bar Functions 52 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 53 Controlling Power Management 55 Displaying Battery Information 58 Starting Your Favorite Software With Programmable Power Key PPK Setup 60 Selecting the Display Mode 62 Getting Help About Sony s Support Options 65 Troubleshooting 66 Using the Product Rec...

Страница 6: ...rmation on your model Sony audio and video quality High quality MPEG1 video which supports full screen display 10 4 inch Active Matrix LCD screen and enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Windows 98 Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mai...

Страница 7: ...ery CD you need to connect the PCGA CD5 CD ROM drive According to the type of Sony Notebook you purchased the PCGA CD5 CD ROM driver the COM1 PC card modem and accessories are optional However you need to have these peripherals to enjoy some of the features described in this manual Plastic pen Main unit Rechargeable battery pack Port replicator AC adapter Floppy disk drive Phone cable PC card mode...

Страница 8: ...our sides Take 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 feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s ...

Страница 9: ...at 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 slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Tilt stand You may use the optional extended PCGA BP52 battery pack as a tilt stand to place the ...

Страница 10: ...isk drive Locating the Controls and Connectors Front LCD screen page 20 Num Lock indicator page 19 Microphone Caps Lock indicator page 19 Keyboard page 16 Scroll Lock indicator page 19 Touchpad page 21 Information indicator page 19 Left right button page 21 Battery indicator pages 10 19 Speaker Power indicator pages 12 19 Hard disk drive indicator page 19 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 ...

Страница 11: ...9 Plastic pen compartment page 22 200 i LINK IEEE1394 page 49 Port replicator connector page 40 USB connector page 50 Floppy Disk Drive connector page 24 Line In connector External speaker connectors page 47 Headphone connector DC In connector page 8 1 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 ...

Страница 12: ...26 Battery release lever pages 9 11 Battery lock lever pages 9 11 All connectors for this notebook are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950 Phone cable and connectors TNV Telecommunication Voltage according to EN 60950 AC adapter mains connector and power cord hazardous voltage according to EN 60950 1 3 2 4 1 1 2 2 ...

Страница 13: ... adapter into the DC In connector on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Notebook computer DC in AC adapter supplied ...

Страница 14: ...lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the UNLOCK position 2 Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the LOCK position to secure the battery on the computer You can also purchase the high capacity PCGA BP52 battery pack as a separate op...

Страница 15: ...arging for an additional hour To remove the battery pack A fully charged battery pack provides power for The time varies based on your system configuration See Displaying Battery Information on page 58 The battery indicator light on the front of the computer indicates the status of the battery pack Model PCGA BP51 PCGA BP52 PCG 505FX Up to 2 5 hours Up to 5 hours Battery Indicator Light Status Mea...

Страница 16: ...d insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Using Power Saving Modes on page 31 The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pa...

Страница 17: ...uter until the green power indicator light turns on 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To decrease the brightness press Fn F5 and then the down or left arrow key To increase the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key If you hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds the computer turns off LCD lock lever Power switch Power i...

Страница 18: ...oss 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 press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time and select Shut Down in the Task manager window to restart the computer If you are unable to restart the computer in this way you can slide the power switch forward...

Страница 19: ...iew of the process 1 Gathering information Enter your name Read and accept the License Agreement Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual 2 Windows 98 setup Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen 3 Selecting your computer settings If necessary change the Time Zone Date and Time on the Date Time Prop...

Страница 20: ...s to use the Sony Notebook Computer s online registration service 1 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Press the Tab key to move from box to box 2 Click the Register now button and complete the form 3 Click the Send Directly Button to register your computer via modem to modem connection Your computer automatically transfers your registration information using you...

Страница 21: ... Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen the four arrow keys which also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For examp...

Страница 22: ...mand from a menu you can hold 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 98 key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows 98 Start menu it s the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key on page 18 Fn key The Fn key is used in combin...

Страница 23: ...ind and then Files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn P...

Страница 24: ...ritten to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on Turns off when 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 character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift k...

Страница 25: ...se light intensity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Fn F7 Switch to the external display Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the Monitor connector on the port replicator and both LCD and external display Fn F12 System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and ...

Страница 26: ...nter on an item or object Single click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action 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 The scroll function is available only with applicati...

Страница 27: ...mpartment 1 Press the bottom of the pen compartment to open it 2 Slide the pen in or out of the compartment to store or remove it 3 When you are ready to close the pen compartment press the top of the compartment until it clicks into place The supplied plastic pen is designed to be used only on the touchpad Do not use this pen on any surface other than the touchpad including the computer s LCD it ...

Страница 28: ...h the ScribblePad screen This means that what you write on the touchpad appears on the screen in the corresponding location For example when you write letters on the left corner of the touchpad the letters appear on the left corner of the screen 4 To write move the pen slowly on the touchpad When you remove the pen from the touchpad the letters you wrote on the touchpad appear on the screen You ca...

Страница 29: ...ff the computer 2 Open the cover of the FDD connector 3 Plug the floppy disk drive cable into the FDD connector The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place FDD connector Floppy disk drive supplied Floppy disk drive cable cover Diskette Floppy disk driv...

Страница 30: ... off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette To remove the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the computer 2 Press both sides of the floppy disk drive cable and unplug the cable from the computer 3 Fold the floppy disk drive cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk drive Eject button LED indicator ...

Страница 31: ...ble with Card Bus and ZV Zoomed Video port Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 53 Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog remove th...

Страница 32: ...ficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation see PC card label Some PC cards may require you to disable unused devices using Sony Notebook Setup See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 53 Use the latest driver software provided by the PC card s manufacturer If you see the mark on the PC card in Device Manager tab of System Properties rem...

Страница 33: ...omputer 2 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 3 Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot Lock the release button Before you remove the PC card click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card Close any applications that use the PC card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost Release button ...

Страница 34: ...munication with a digital still camera Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that they are in a direct line When performing a data transfer with any software using infrared enable the IrDA in the Control panel of Windows as follows Do not use the icon in the taskbar 1 In the Control panel choose Infrared then Options 2 Check Enable infrared communication then click OK ...

Страница 35: ...Control Panel to determine if the infrared device is detected If the two devices are too far apart or too close together data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other objects Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports See the manual that came with your digita...

Страница 36: ...t is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate System Suspend Mode Press Fn Esc or slide the power switch forward quickly You...

Страница 37: ... sliding the power switch forward The computer returns to its previous state Steps to reduce Power consumption Normal mode System suspend System hibernation System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation Steps Time to return to normal mode System hibernation System suspend Normal mode System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation When returning from System Hibernation mode the ...

Страница 38: ... display page 43 External mouse or keyboard page 45 Desktop computer or serial device page 46 External speakers page 47 Digital video camera recorder page 49 Universal Serial Bus USB device page 50 Optional with the PCG 505FX LT Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the AC adapter only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on...

Страница 39: ...up push it gently until the release button ejects completely Put back the release button 2 Plug the phone line jack into the left connector of the PC card 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack use the phone plug supplied In order to register your Sony VAIO Mini Notebook Computer register your software online and use VAIO Link services you must connect to a phone line Also you must register your ...

Страница 40: ...d Plug the other end into the GSM phone Connecting to an ISDN line Your PC card modem is ready for connection to ISDN Digital Network offering transmission of voice data fax See your retailer for all information and accessories Optional with the PCG 505FX LT Models of GSM Card programming Sony CMD Z1 and Z1 Plus Ready Sony CM DX1000 Sony CM DX2000 Ready to be re programmed program supplied on your...

Страница 41: ...Using PC Cards on page 26 for details 3 Connect gently the CD ROM drive cable to the PC card supplied with the CD ROM drive 4 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the label side facing up See Using PC Cards on page 26 for details Optional with the PCG 505FX LT The pick up cover is attached to the lens of the CD ROM drive at the factory setting Remove it before using the CD ROM drive PC ca...

Страница 42: ... switch to the on position 2 Slide the Open button in the direction of the arrow to open the CD ROM drive lid Optional with the PCG 505FX LT Use your CD ROM drive 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 AC adapter cable SELV according to EN 60950 to AC outlet Hazar...

Страница 43: ...shut To play an audio CD in the CD ROM drive In addition to connecting the CD ROM drive to your computer you must connect the drive to the computer with a male to male stereo mini plug not supplied Be sure to seat the CD ROM disc firmly over the CD ROM drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your CD ROM drive Press here to click disk in place Power Busy indicator Pres...

Страница 44: ...puter 2 Right click the speaker icon on the taskbar and select Open Volume Control from the shortcut menu The Volume Control window opens 3 Drag the Line In slider to adjust the volume To remove the CD ROM drive Remove the PC card from the computer See Using PC Cards on page 26 for details Optional with the PCG 505FX LT Audio cable SELV according to EN 60950 to Line In to Headphone ...

Страница 45: ...ator 1 Turn off the computer 2 Open the port replicator connector cover on the left side of the computer 3 Plug the port replicator cable into the port replicator connector on the computer Printer page 42 Keyboard page 45 Monitor page 43 Serial page 46 Mouse page 45 All connectors of this port replicator are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN 60950 1 2 3 4 5 1 4 2 5 3 Port replicator co...

Страница 46: ...ides of the port replicator cable and unplug the cable from the computer 3 Fold the port replicator cable into the compartment on the side of the port replicator If you do not turn off the computer before removing the port replicator you must turn off the computer before reattaching the port replicator ...

Страница 47: ... connector on the port replicator Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this connector See the manual that came 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 See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 53 Printer Power cord Printer cable supplied with t...

Страница 48: ...a computer display page 44 Projector page 44 To connect a computer display Use the symbol on the port replicator to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use Computer d...

Страница 49: ...y LCD Projector 1 Use the symbol to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display RGB signal cable into this connector 2 Use the symbol to locate the Earphone connector Plug the speaker audio cable into this connector 3 Use the symbol to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector See the manual that came with your displays for more information on installation and...

Страница 50: ...rs Plug the mouse cable and keyboard cable into these connectors with the mark facing up See Using the Keyboard on page 16 for more information on using the keyboard See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the computer Before connecting a mouse to the Serial port make sure the ...

Страница 51: ...ter To connect a digital still camera Use the symbol to locate the Serial connector Plug the connecting cable into this port on the port replicator and into the Digital I O connector on the digital still camera See the manual that came with your digital camera or other serial device for more information on installation and use If you use a digital camera that has an infrared data communication sys...

Страница 52: ...rs into the slots on the sides of the display Turn down the volume of the speakers before you connect them To adjust the speaker volume press Fn F4 See Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key on page 18 for details Do not place diskettes near the speakers the speaker s magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes The internal speaker does not work when the external speakers are c...

Страница 53: ...xternal speakers Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use Speakers Speaker cable supplied with speakers to Headphone ...

Страница 54: ...ferently On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use The i LINK connector on the docking station does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK connectors The VAIO Mini Notebook Computer supports transfer rates up to 200 Mb...

Страница 55: ...werPanel timer setting that allows your computer to enter system suspend or system hibernation mode your computer may enter system suspend or system hibernation mode while you are using the USB device such as a USB mouse or USB keyboard Therefore when using USB devices select AC Profile or change the profile setting in PowerPanel so that the computer does not enter system suspend or system hiberna...

Страница 56: ...r across the top of the screen with buttons similar to the controls on a VCR or CD player remote control To expand the Media Bar You can expand the bar to double height to access more functions by clicking the Expand button at the far right To return to single height click the Restore button To change the Player bar to a floating window To change the bar into a floating window drag the bar to the ...

Страница 57: ... Repeat all of the selections in order Repeat a single selection Play all of the selections in a random order Video images display in a separate Movie window which you can move and resize to full screen If the CD supports PlayBack Control for example Video CD ROM format you can select specific scenes or still images by their assigned numbers The Media Bar features extensive and detailed in online ...

Страница 58: ...n also refer to the Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Sony Folder then Assistance and click Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Notebook Setup Tabs on page 54 4 After you finish click OK ...

Страница 59: ...lect the order of drives and devices from which you want to load the operating system Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Enable Ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial audio and modem settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanced tab Basic Advanced Toggle between Advanced mode additional screens with advanced settings and Basic mode of di...

Страница 60: ...ofiles or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are Other available profiles Configure PowerPanel with some other profiles right click on the Toolbar and choose Customize Icon Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximu...

Страница 61: ...s for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Sleep and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system System Suspend Puts the system into System Suspend mode a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key or the power switch on ...

Страница 62: ...w the properties for the PC cards Speed Controller Controls the speed at which the CPU performs Click this button to open the Speed Controller dialog box When you select the Auto checkbox the CPU performs at full speed while the system is active and at 25 of full speed during periods of inactivity Auto is the recommended option You can also choose to run the CPU at 100 75 50 or 25 of full speed re...

Страница 63: ...ery icon 2 Point to Sony Folder then Assistance and click BatteryScope When you move the pointer over the battery icon on the taskbar a tooltip appears indicating the total capacity remaining in the battery and the estimated time until the battery fully discharges You can also view battery gauges on the shared PowerPanel and BatteryScope toolbar Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the ...

Страница 64: ...e BatteryScope window The screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and the charging time To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system You can customize the BatteryScope toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to the BatteryScope Help for more information ...

Страница 65: ...o start your favorite software by simply pressing the programmable power key This section briefly describes how to use the programmable power key You can also refer to the PPK Setup Help for more detailed information To use the PPK Setup screen 1 Double click the PPK Setup icon on the taskbar The PPK Setup screen appears Programmable power key ...

Страница 66: ...aunch file you need to turn on the computer to use these functions Using the internal timer You can use the internal timer to start software at a specific time You can use this feature when the computer is in normal system suspend mode The default settings for PPK do not allow you to start the selected software when the computer s LCD is closed To start the selected software while the LCD is close...

Страница 67: ...lay mode between the LCD on your computer and an external display 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Settings and click Control Panel 3 Click Display 4 Click the Settings tab 5 Click the Advanced button 6 Click the NeoMagic tab 7 Click Display Options 8 Select one of the options under Display Mode ...

Страница 68: ...ter Monitor LCD Displays simultaneously both the LCD and an external display connected to the Monitor connector on the port replicator You can adjust the refresh rate when you select Monitor as the display mode Some displays do not support using both the computer s LCD and an external display simultaneously To use the Monitor and Monitor LCD display modes an external display must be connected to t...

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Страница 70: ... lists the pre installed software titles This guide also includes a packing list and technical specifications for your notebook computer It is included with your computer as an electronic document The Customer Service Guide gives you complete information on communicating with VAIO Link Response Centre Please also refer to this guide to get extended guarantee conditions The VAIO Channel offers on l...

Страница 71: ...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 pack is inserted properly and it is charged Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting Peripheral Devices o...

Страница 72: ...utton click Shut Down and then click Restart If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete twice or by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete once then clicking Shut Down in the Task manager of Windows If the previous step does not work slide the power switch toward the front and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power My sof...

Страница 73: ...ot 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 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 then turn ...

Страница 74: ...the software is installed according to the program s instructions Moisture condensation may have occurred Disconnect the CD ROM drive and disconnect the power to the drive for at least one hour Make sure the CD ROM drive is properly connected See Connecting the CD ROM Drive on page 36 Make sure the computer is turned on The CD ROM drive is not detected by the computer or does not run normally Chec...

Страница 75: ...the Selecting or Mute option Make sure the connector is not connected to the audio input jack on the computer The data transfer rate is too low Make sure the power management feature of the computer is not enabled Check the CPU speed setting See Power Management Commands on page 56 When I double click an application icon a message appears such as You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM...

Страница 76: ...or appears disable Mute by clicking this option You can also disable Muting by pressing Fn F3 again About modem My modem PC card doesn t work Check that your PC card is properly inserted in your computer label side facing up Check your PC card modem has been detected by the system See Connecting a PC card modem on page 34 Check that the phone line is plugged into your PC card See Connecting a PC c...

Страница 77: ...y connecting the modem to that line About peripherals My PC card is not working Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows 98 Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using I cannot print Check that all the cables of the port replicator and the printer are correctly connected Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up to date driv...

Страница 78: ...e Windows 98 does not work anymore or your PC behaves abnormally The system recovery will completely reinstall the originally configured system on your PC The PCGA CD5 CD ROM drive must be connected to the computer to use the System Recovery CD If you purchased another model please refer to your retailer for more detailed information You can only use this Recovery CD ROM on the Sony notebook you p...

Страница 79: ...via the Install Manager The Install Manager allows you to reinstall individual applications Reinstallation of a program can fix the problems encountered in a program that does not run correctly anymore Procedure for an application recovery 1 Turn on your computer using AC power only and wait until Windows 98 is booted up 2 Insert the Recovery CD The Application Recovery utility now loads automatic...

Страница 80: ...reinstall is on the Product Recovery CD ROM Only device drivers that are not delivered with Win dows 98 can be found in the directory drivers in G Drivers Check all underlying sub directories for the appropriate driver Next launch the Add New Hardware wizard in the Windows start menu select settings then control panel to install the appropriate device When performing an application recovery you do...

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Страница 82: ...is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or On Upgrading the System Due to the use of hi...

Страница 83: ...u will not be using the computer for a long time When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet to save energy Use only the AC adapter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter On Handling Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as ...

Страница 84: ...connection cables 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 problems occur unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link On Handling Diskettes Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes aw...

Страница 85: ...rces 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 the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of...

Страница 86: ...ding 9 power status 10 rechargeable 8 removing 11 battery packs 80 charging 10 inserting 9 inserting into battery bay 9 loading 9 rechargeable 8 removing 10 battery power 10 BatteryScope utility 58 brightness adjusting 12 20 built in speaker 20 volume 20 buttons Finish 14 left 5 Open 37 right 5 Start Windows 98 13 53 C cameras digital video recorder 49 Sony Digital Still 46 canceling commands 17 C...

Страница 87: ...nectors battery 6 DC In 6 8 external speakers 6 FDD 6 24 i LINK 6 infrared 7 29 keyboard 40 monitor 40 mouse 40 parallel 42 parallel port 40 port replicator 6 printer 40 42 Serial port 40 USB 6 correction keys 16 17 35 Ctrl key 17 cursor movement keys 17 Customer Service Guide 65 customer support 66 See also VAIO Link customizing your computer 53 D DC In 6 8 digital still camera 29 connecting 46 d...

Страница 88: ...ock 5 19 infrared communication devices 29 other computers 29 infrared port 7 29 Infrared tab 54 infrared transmission active distance 30 troubleshooting 30 Insert key 17 inserting battery pack 9 diskettes into drive 24 installing hardware 33 memory 26 peripherals 33 interference 79 ISDN 35 K keyboard 5 17 connecting 45 connector 45 external connector 40 L LCD 63 77 lock lever 12 reducing glare 3 ...

Страница 89: ...ces 33 plastic pen 6 port replicator 6 connecting 40 power 19 indicator light 5 programmable key 7 60 switch 7 12 Power Management toolbar 57 power management settings 55 Power Management Off power setting 55 Power On Device Sequence tab 54 Password tab 54 power saving modes 31 System Hibernation 20 32 System Suspend 31 system suspend 31 systemhibernation 32 Video Standby 20 power setting AC Profi...

Страница 90: ...ab 54 displaying 53 Infrared tab 54 Power On Device Sequence tab 54 Power On Password tab 54 setup tabs 54 Shift key 17 Shut Down Windows dialog box 13 Sony e mail support service 66 Sony Notebook Setup screen 53 speakers connectors 6 external 47 48 troubleshooting 70 Start button 13 53 starting computer 12 startup problems 13 stylus 6 Suspend Mode 31 switching display 20 monitor 20 System and App...

Страница 91: ...ows 98 Certificate of Authenticity 14 Control Panel 30 Explorer 18 Find window 18 Finish button 14 help 18 key 17 key combinations 18 License Agreement 14 registering 14 setup 14 Setup Wizard screen 14 Start button 13 taskbar 13 67 Last revision 9 22 98 3 865 751 11 ...

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