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Содержание VAIO PCG-9562

Страница 1: ...VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG FX290 FX290K ...

Страница 2: ... be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving t...

Страница 3: ...ghtning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a g...

Страница 4: ...ciliter l accès If you have questions about this product you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1 888 4SONYPC or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the web at http www sony com pcsupport Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Pour changer la pile de rechange veuillez contact...

Страница 5: ...tion with non compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of...

Страница 6: ...Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in...

Страница 7: ...tive designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommagées Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries ac...

Страница 8: ...e matériel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de télécommunication Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement L abonné ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci dessus n empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations Les répara...

Страница 9: ... Handling the LCD Screen 18 Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook 21 Locating Controls and Connectors 21 Connecting a Power Source 27 Starting Your Computer 33 Shutting Down Your Computer 34 Using Your VAIO Notebook 35 Using the Keyboard 35 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key 36 Indicators 37 Indicators continued 38 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key 39 Using the Touchpad 40 Using the ...

Страница 10: ...cond battery pack 56 Using the Weight Saver 57 To attach the weight saver 57 To remove the Weight Saver 58 Using Smart Connect 59 Windows Me 59 Windows 2000 59 Power Saving Modes 60 Normal Mode 60 Standby Mode 60 To activate Standby mode 60 To return to normal mode 61 Hibernate Mode 61 To activate Hibernate mode 61 To return to normal mode 61 Connecting a Phone Line 62 Connecting to the Local Area...

Страница 11: ...he Sony Notebook Setup Screen 83 Sony Notebook Setup Tabs 84 Controlling Power Management 85 Viewing the Power Management status icons 85 Power Management Profiles 86 Power Management Commands 88 Conserving Battery Power 88 Displaying Battery Information 89 Battery Icon Descriptions 89 Displaying Detailed Battery Information 90 Selecting the Display Mode 91 Changing the Window Design of Sony Softw...

Страница 12: ...pplication System and Driver Recovery CDs 111 Using Your Recovery CDs 112 Using the Application Recovery CD s 112 Using the System Recovery CD s 113 Using the Driver Recovery CD s 114 Troubleshooting 117 Troubleshooting your notebook 117 Troubleshooting the LCD screen 121 Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpad 122 Troubleshooting drives PC cards and peripheral devices 123 Troubleshooting software ...

Страница 13: ... applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy the stereo speakers or use a headphone not supplied to listen to audio and video CDs Microsoft Windows operating system Your system includes Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Windows MeTM or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Communications Access popular online services send e mail browse the Internet and use fax feature...

Страница 14: ... Removable floppy disk drive is in the multipurpose bay Manuals VAIO Quick Start Contains information on unpacking and setting up your notebook supplementary updates and software information Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or the Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Getting Started manual Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating system Main...

Страница 15: ...ith your computer if they become corrupted or are erased It can only be used to restore the hard disk of the VAIO notebook you purchased Application Recovery CD s Allows you to reinstall individual applications or device drivers if they become corrupted or erased Driver Recovery CD s Allows you to reinstall individual device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or erased files Other Packet containi...

Страница 16: ...xternal 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 Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests 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 slouchin...

Страница 17: ...chanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95º F 35º C or less than 40º F 5º C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place your computer on porous surfaces s...

Страница 18: ...ent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Cleaning Your Notebook Make sure to disconnect the po...

Страница 19: ...perature the screen returns to normal The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction ...

Страница 20: ...VAIO Notebook User Guide 20 ...

Страница 21: ...rs on your computer how to connect your computer to a power source and how to start and shut down your computer Locating Controls and Connectors Front 1 LCD Liquid Crystal Display screen 7 Battery 1 and 2 indicators 2 Speakers 8 Hard disk drive indicator 3 Keyboard 9 Num Lock indicator ...

Страница 22: ...VAIO Notebook User Guide 22 4 Touchpad 10 Caps Lock indicator 5 Left right buttons 11 Scroll Lock indicator 6 Power indicator ...

Страница 23: ...Locating Controls and Connectors 23 Left 1 Video out 4 i LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector 2 Microphone connector 5 PC card slots 3 Headphone connector 6 Battery bay ...

Страница 24: ...VAIO Notebook User Guide 24 Right 1 PPK buttons 2 Power button 3 Optical drive CD RW DVD ROM drive 4 Multipurpose bay ...

Страница 25: ...Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector To connect the unit to the network contact you network administrator There is a ventilation slot located between the Ethernet connector and the USB connector Do not cover...

Страница 26: ...VAIO Notebook User Guide 26 Bottom 1 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever 2 Reset switch 3 Tilt stands ...

Страница 27: ...t such as a copy machine or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not b...

Страница 28: ...multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer See Using a Second Battery Pack Additional battery packs are available as a separate option The battery pack that comes 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 To open the battery bay press cover down Cover swings out but does not deta...

Страница 29: ...k pattern as the battery charges 3 When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately 3 hours if your notebook s power is on Inserting battery pack If the port replicator is attached to your computer do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of pow...

Страница 30: ... in the battery bay on the left side of the computer 2 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer Battery Indicator Light Status Description 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 Battery indicator lights ...

Страница 31: ... AC outlet See Using a Second Battery Pack for information on installing and charging a battery pack in the multipurpose bay Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your comput...

Страница 32: ...h as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for c...

Страница 33: ... notebook for the first time the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear Please select OK to begin initial setup If you do not execute the initial setup you cannot use VAIO original hardware functions such as PPK Power Management tools the scroll function of the touchpad and keyboard shortcut key combined with Fn key Power button If you hold the power button in the On position for more than four s...

Страница 34: ...rns off 6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer If you are unable to shut down your computer 1 Close or end all operations as follows Close all applications Remove the PC cards Disconnect USB devices 2 Restart the computer You can restart your computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer Respo...

Страница 35: ... 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 be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Escape key Function keys Print Scre...

Страница 36: ...ead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar See Combinations and Functions with...

Страница 37: ...f double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel Indicator Function Power Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on flashes umber in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or powered off Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of the computer Battery 2 Indicates the status of the battery inserted i...

Страница 38: ...Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application It has no effect in many applications Information moves across the display normally ...

Страница 39: ...e Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work Fn only F8 Control TV out for models with TV Out only Toggles between LCD only and dual LCD TV display modes Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F8 will not work Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you ...

Страница 40: ...ess 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 to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll func...

Страница 41: ...on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Properties click the Start button point to Settings point to Control Panel and then click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel ...

Страница 42: ...y Disk Drive Your computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the multipurpose bay To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Floppy disk drive Diskette ...

Страница 43: ... drive 1 Turn off the computer 2 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 multipurpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver Do not push the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost Multipurpose bay release lever Eject button LED indicator Multipurpose bay...

Страница 44: ... the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the second battery pack 3 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO label facing up Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks into place Inserting the floppy disk drive Multipurpose bay Floppy disk drive ...

Страница 45: ...D RW DVD ROM drive The tray slides out 3 Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs which can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc See Controlling Power Management for more information on Standby and Hibernate modes Ejecting the tray Eject button ...

Страница 46: ...VAIO Notebook User Guide 46 4 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place Inserting an optical disc Label side facing up ...

Страница 47: ...f then press the Eject button to remove the disc When the computer is in power saving modes you cannot remove a disc See Controlling Power Management for more information about power saving modes If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the computer and insert a thin pointed object into the manual eject hole Manual eject hole When playing DVD movies on battery power s...

Страница 48: ...d to a notebook that is set to factory settings a part of the video screen will not appear To view the entire screen adjust the display resolution to 640x 480 and refer to Selecting the Display Mode If you set the display resolution higher than the default setting 1400 x 1050 32 bit the DVD video may not play properly If the DVD video does not play properly change the color depth to 1024x 768 High...

Страница 49: ...the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Writing data to CD RW CD R media If you use DirectCD to write data you must first format the disc before writing on a new CD RW or CD R If you do not format the disc your computer will not recognize it Formatting time and available capacity after formatting when you use a 74 minute CD RW or CD R is as follows To make a CD R to wh...

Страница 50: ...ook computer has preinstalled Microsoft Office applications such as Excel Word and Outlook turn off the FindFast application Do not put your notebook into power saving mode while using DirectCD to write data or while using Easy CD Creator Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not strike or shake the computer while writing dat...

Страница 51: ...ease button pops out 2 Push the Release button a second time The PC card pops out When you use a Type III PC card you need to remove both the top and The PC card slots can accommodate two Type I II PC cards or one Type III PC card These slots are compatible with CardBus Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards You do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC card PC car...

Страница 52: ... The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar To remove a PC card PC card slot protector Inserting a PC card Do not force a PC card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins Do not carry your computer while touching the head of a PC card such as a wireless LAN card pressure or shock may damage the connector pins If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these i...

Страница 53: ...rmal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem 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 for details ...

Страница 54: ...pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights To insert a second battery pack 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device 2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay If the battery is being used the battery 2 indicator light turns on 3 Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight...

Страница 55: ... AC power The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging See also To charge the battery pack for more information Using weight saver for second battery cover Charging the second battery To determine the amount of time the battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information Battery pack Weight saver Battery indicators ...

Страница 56: ...n right click the battery icon on the task tray and click the Switch discharge battery option 1 There is a Release lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the battery pack slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1 then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 2 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 3 Reinsert the weight sav...

Страница 57: ...evice is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the second battery pack 2 Fold out the hinged arm of the weight saver and then push on the hinged arm to lock it into place Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks 3 Manually lock the weight saver s Release lever Inserting the weight saver Weight saver supplied ...

Страница 58: ...ht saver slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1 then slide the Release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 2 After removing the weight saver pull out the weight saver s hinged arm and fold it into the weight saver Multipurpose bay release levers Arrow 1 Weight saver Release lever Arrow 2 RELEASE lever ...

Страница 59: ...nother VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect or preinstalled Windows Me You can then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating ...

Страница 60: ...fic device such as the LCD or the hard disk Standby Mode In Standby Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The umber power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode To activate Standby mode press the key combination Fn Esc or press the power button and release it immediately You can also use the PowerPanel utility to ent...

Страница 61: ... computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state Time required to return to normal mode Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Power consumption Standby uses more power than Hibernate Windows 2000 The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and then the computer enters Hibernate mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light t...

Страница 62: ...e and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line Connecting phone cable Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a phone l...

Страница 63: ...col or service 3 Click File and Print Sharing to enable these functions 4 Select a Primary Network Logon Connecting to LAN Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet network port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excess...

Страница 64: ...ork 1 Right click My Network Places and select Properties 2 Click Advanced and select Network Identification to set the computer name domain workgroup and DNS suffix You can also use the Network Identification Wizard To set the connections bindings and provider order 1 Right click My Network Places and select Properties 2 Click Advanced and select Advanced Settings This will give you access to Ada...

Страница 65: ...discussed in the following sections Connecting the Port Replicator Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting a Printer Connecting an External Display Connecting a TV Display Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone ...

Страница 66: ...ort Mouse Keyboard PS 2 Port Monitor Port DC In Network Ethernet 10BaseT The port replicator can be powered only with an AC power 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 When you attach your computer to the port replicator for the first time the installation of the network dri...

Страница 67: ...l devices 2 On the bottom of the computer slide the port replicator connector cover open 3 Attach the bottom of the computer to the port replicator connector until it clicks Port replicator connector Attaching computer to port replicator Port replicator connector Notebook Port replicator ...

Страница 68: ... the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator light turns green 5 Turn on the computer Connecting AC adapter to port replicator Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony AC adapter Power indicator light AC adapter Power cord Port replicator connector Power Release lever ...

Страница 69: ...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 Disengaging computer from port replicator Port replicator connector cover 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 ins...

Страница 70: ...ector on the port replicator identified by the symbols Plug the mouse or the keyboard cable into this connector with the arrow facing up Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the computer You can only connect one external device at a time Therefore it is impossible to connect both a PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard simultaneously See the manual that came with your mouse or ke...

Страница 71: ...e the computer with any of the following Computer display monitor See To connect a computer display Multimedia computer display See To connect a multimedia computer display Printer connector See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode see Troubleshooting the printer Before using th...

Страница 72: ...mputer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone 1 Locate the Monitor connector identified by the symbol Plug the display cable into this connector 2 Locate the Headphone connector identified by the symbol Plug the speaker cable into this connector 3 Locate the Microphone connector identified by the symbol Plug the microphone cable into this connector Connect an external display bef...

Страница 73: ...tal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode for more information See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on installation and use Connecting a projector See the manual that came with your projector for more information on its installation and use i Projector Power cord Aud...

Страница 74: ... display Fn F7 Toggles between the LCD the external display connected to the Monitor connector or both the LCD and external display Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn 7 will not work Only LCD LCD and external display Only external display ...

Страница 75: ...ter See also the manuals supplied with your AV devices To Connect a TV Connect the computer to a TV using audio video cables Switch the input channel of the TV to external input You also need to set up the TV configuration system i Power cord Audio cable not supplied Video cable supplied To video input To audio input To AC ...

Страница 76: ...o toggle between your LCD and TV Take the following steps 1 Connect the TV to the Computer 2 Restart the computer and wait until it finishes 3 Toggle between your LCD and your TV with the Fn F8 key combination Your image is now displayed on both LCD and TV Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software A part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV display if the resolution of your computer is...

Страница 77: ...INK Device You can connect an i LINK enabled digital video camera recorder to the i LINK S400 IEEE1394 connector Before you connect or disconnect a mouse turn off the computer The following steps describe the procedure for connecting a USB mouse to your computer Use the same procedure for connecting all USB devices Connecting USB device to USB connector See the manual that came with your USB devic...

Страница 78: ...wing part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4408A a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http www sonydirect com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll ...

Страница 79: ... camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK connector on the computer does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with the computer The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of th...

Страница 80: ...lug the speaker cable into this connector 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 the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes Connecting speakers to the headphone connector See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use Spe...

Страница 81: ...connector identified by the symbol on the side of the computer Plug the microphone cable into this connector Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone Connecting microphone to microphone connector See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on installation and use Microphone To optional Microph...

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Страница 83: ... to 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 taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup Tabs 4 After you finish making your changes click OK Sony Notebook Setup Screen ...

Страница 84: ...er drives inserted into your computer Touchpad When you connect an optional mouse to your computer you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Enable Ports Enable or disable ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial settings click Advanced o...

Страница 85: ...ight click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Power Management The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar The current profile icon is highlighted on the Power Management toolbar It is the first icon farthest to the left and its appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected To change the po...

Страница 86: ...nagement profiles Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Power Management profile or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined pr...

Страница 87: ... requirements for camera usage DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet...

Страница 88: ...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 button on your computer Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power To return th...

Страница 89: ...ect Toolbars from the pop up menu then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar To view the total capacity remaining in the battery place the pointer over the batter status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes rem...

Страница 90: ... appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar and modify the alarm settings to suit your portable computing needs Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information Battery Information Window ...

Страница 91: ...ebook s LCD display and the external monitor To select the display mode proceed as follows See also Connecting an External Display 1 Click the Start button point to Settings then point to Control Panel 2 Click Display to access the Display Properties window 3 Click the Settings tab then click the Advanced button to display the Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties dialog box Connect an extern...

Страница 92: ...UI Design Selector 3 Click or and select the desired design 4 Click Apply 5 The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 6 To try another selection click or then click OK 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external...

Страница 93: ...Selecting the Display Mode 93 This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only ...

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Страница 95: ...or follow any of the procedures described below Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static ele...

Страница 96: ...tery pack s 3 After the computer has cooled loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your computer Use an appropriate screwdriver 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge any static electricity Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 320 256 64 384 256 128 512 256 256 Removing the memory module cove...

Страница 97: ...ove the memory module from its packaging Removing memory module Your computer comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot To upgrade your memory remove this module from the slot before installing your upgrade memory module 2 Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released 1 2 1 ...

Страница 98: ...the Windows status bar point to VAIO option and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 3 Click the About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory is not shown repeat steps 1 through 4 in To install a memory module Installing memory module 1 Slide the memory module into the slot 2 Press the module into place until it clicks ...

Страница 99: ... Save and share data with confidence With DirectCD CD recording has become as easy as using a disk drive or floppy disk You can save files directly from your application software directly to your CD R disc you can drag and drop files rename files delete files and create new directories right on the CD R Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software allows you to view navigate and ...

Страница 100: ...er PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image CompuServe 2000 Windows Me only CompuServe Inc CompuServe is the most comprehensive source of organized business and educationa...

Страница 101: ...d effects features Media Bar software seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy to use software interface Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer delivers the web the way you want it It is safe easy to use and you can personalize how you access the web Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when...

Страница 102: ... competitive price Quicken 2001 Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken works just like your checkbook so it is easy to learn and use Quicken manages all your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans You can even pay your bills online Smart Capture Sony Electronics Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture m...

Страница 103: ...rt full precision video decode a choice of user interfaces and video display options You can play DVD titles or Video CDs WinDVD automatically determines the type of disc in the DVD drive and uses the correct playback method MovieShaker This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps motion pictures can be combined with s...

Страница 104: ...VAIO Notebook User Guide 104 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray Importing files over 75 seconds in length may cause MovieShaker Software to stop responding ...

Страница 105: ...he Shaker tray 3 Click A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray 4 To preview switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play Shaker Tray Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray to 10 or less MovieShaker Softw...

Страница 106: ...rop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel 4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips scenes Saving a Movie 1 Verify that the clip s you want to save is on the Product tray See Help for more details on saving movies 2 Click Export Working Panel To preview an Effect click on the clip in the Working panel monitor...

Страница 107: ...ng Your Pictures Use the collection feature to manage your pictures 1 Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures 2 Select the pictures you want to have in a collection 3 From Collection menu select Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click okay Creating a Photo Album 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album 2 From the Utilities menu select Al...

Страница 108: ...ce images should be the same size and overlap 20 How to stitch a panoramic picture 1 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection 2 Select the images you want to use 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker 4 Select the correct lens and click Okay If 35mm lens is selected the prompt does not appear to select a different lens click the lens icon 5 Click the panoramic icon near...

Страница 109: ...http www adaptec com phone 408 945 8600 fax 408 262 2533 Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 Web site http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink net hour...

Страница 110: ...ay Web site s http www arcsoft com http www photoisland com phone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 e mail techsupport arcsoft com hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PT Web site http www prodigy com phone 800 213 0992 hours 7 AM 3 AM ET Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Web site http www microsoft com support phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 Support from 1...

Страница 111: ...s Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally It can be used only to restore the hard d...

Страница 112: ...ry CD to install Windows 2000 drivers on your computer To use the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application ...

Страница 113: ...covery CD s 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive 2 Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer 4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process If your computer do...

Страница 114: ...ou are experiencing with your computer hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD s to repair software applications To use the Driver Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD in the optical drive The Driver Recovery utility load...

Страница 115: ...en instructions to complete the recovery process To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent The Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault that contains the original characteristics for the preinstalled software applications that are protected by VAIO Support Agent ...

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Страница 117: ... and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook 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 and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting a Power Source If you plugged the notebook into a pow...

Страница 118: ...e Save Configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes and then press Enter The notebook restarts My notebook starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive non bootable If a non bootable diskette is in the drive follow these steps 1 Turn off the notebook and then remove the diskette 2 Restart the...

Страница 119: ...ck the Start button click Shut Down and then click Restart Windows Me If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete at the same time twice Windows 2000 If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete at the same time and clicking Shut Down on the Windows Security sc...

Страница 120: ...ge reads Hibernate feature is disabled click the Enable button 4 Click OK and restart your notebook The Power Management setting is not responding Your notebook is unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernate is initiated and then changed before the notebook completely enters the lower power state To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability Close all open applications Pus...

Страница 121: ...en Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your display for more information I want to change the video resolution of my display You can use independent controls to change the video resolution of your display Cl...

Страница 122: ...teps 1 Click Start point to Control Panel and then click on the Mouse icon 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar and select Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box then press Enter Windows Me I...

Страница 123: ...of the following Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook Click Start Control Panel System Device Manager Check that the correct drivers are installed properly Do not use adhesive labels t...

Страница 124: ...th Microsoft Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using If you are using two PC cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using Troubleshooting software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the Software Support Infor...

Страница 125: ... not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Ser...

Страница 126: ...disconnect the cable My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector See Connecting an External Microphone for details Troubleshooting the printer I cannot print The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setu...

Страница 127: ...click My Computer icon on the desktop then double click on the Control Panel folder Double click on the Printers folder Right click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning and select Properties to access the Properties window Click OK to close the Properties window The printer should function properly ...

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Страница 129: ...RAM Expandable to 512 MB LCD Screen 15 0 SXGA TFT MPEG Available Graphics Intel 815 EM Chipset integrated Graphic Sound Capabilities Windows sound system compatible 3D surround Analog devices AD1881A Floppy Disk Drive Removable 3 5 1 44 MB Optical drive CD RW DVD ROM drive up to 24x max CD ROM reading speed up to 8x max CD R writing speed up to 4x max CD RW writing speed up to 8x max DVD ROM readi...

Страница 130: ...one Headphone TV out Port replicator Ethernet Supplied Accessories Floppy disk drive Rechargeable battery AC adapter and power cord Weight saver Video cable Power Source 19 5V DC AC 100 240V Power Management Energy Star compliant Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Battery Lithium ion Supports dual battery operation Dimensions 12 8 w x 2 2 h x 10 5 d 324 x 54 1 x 265 5 mm Weight 7 3 lb...

Страница 131: ... clock speed other factors may affect application performance The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power The size of your hard disk may differ if you purchased a specially configured system GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary If a region code warning appears when you are using WinDVD it could be ...

Страница 132: ...ading at 53 kbps Your online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed i LINK is a SONY trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Height measured at thickest point The thinnest height for PCG FX290 290K is 1 4 ...

Страница 133: ...ryScope utility 89 brightness adjusting 34 39 built in speakers See also speakers 39 buttons Eject 45 47 Start Windows 98 34 83 C cables phone 21 power cord 27 cameras digital video recorder 78 canceling commands 36 Caps Lock indicator light 38 CD ROM DVD ROM discs ejecting 47 inserting 45 CD ROMs handling 49 charge status indicator light 30 charging battery packs 29 55 choosing power source 28 co...

Страница 134: ... lithium ion battery 6 Driver Recovery CD 114 drives floppy disk 21 installing additional hard disk 51 DV In Out 78 DVD ROM drive closing tray 47 opening tray 45 using 45 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 123 DVD ROMs handling 49 E Eject button 45 47 ejecting battery packs 56 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 47 weight saver 58 Energy Star 2 ergonomic considerations 16 Escape key 36 expansion memory configura...

Страница 135: ...er LCD 33 weight saver release 56 lithium ion battery disposal 6 safety precautions 6 loading battery pack 28 M maintenance 18 Maximum Battery Life power setting 86 Maximum Performance power setting 86 memory module expansion 96 installing 97 removing 96 microphone connecting 81 troubleshooting 126 modem laws governing 6 troubleshooting 125 monitor connecting 71 selecting 73 switching among 39 mou...

Страница 136: ...ing 86 Power On Password tab 84 power saving modes 60 System Hibernation 39 61 System Idle 60 System Suspend 60 Video Standby 39 power setting AC Profile 87 Maximum Battery Life 86 Maximum Performance 86 Power Management Off 86 System Suspend 88 Video Standby 88 power source 27 power sources 28 connecting 27 PowerPanel activating 85 customizing toolbar 86 88 Print Screen key 36 printer connecting ...

Страница 137: ...5 volume 39 Specifications 129 Start button 83 starting computer 33 startup problems 34 switching display 39 monitor 39 System Hibernation mode 39 61 System Suspend mode 39 60 88 T touchpad 40 Touchpad tab 84 troubleshooting 117 startup 34 117 turning on computer 33 TV interference 5 U unpacking the computer 14 USB connecting 77 connector 77 mouse 77 V ventilation slot 25 video camera 78 Video Sta...

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