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Содержание VAIO PCG-NV105

Страница 1: ...N Sony notebook user guide P C G N V 1 0 5 P C G N V 1 0 9 M ...

Страница 2: ...ghts owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without n...

Страница 3: ... has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system i...

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

Страница 5: ...ying 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 Optical disc drive Misuse of optical instruments can cause ey...

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

Страница 7: ...hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery Your notebook is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime o...

Страница 8: ...video CDs You can connect a Net MD MiniDisc Sony s newest MiniDisc Net MD allows high speed transfer of sound between PC and MiniDisc through OpenMG Jukebox software Interconnectivity Your computer has MagicGate Memory Stick Ethernet and i LINK functionalities Memory Stick is Sony s universal storage medium i LINK is a bi directional digital interface for exchanging data Windows Your system includ...

Страница 9: ... notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online documentation 1 The Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also find out what you can do with a Memory Stick Connecting peripheral devices expla...

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

Страница 11: ...ng hardware items are in the box See the Specifications online document Only for PCG NV109M 1 Main unit 7 Phone cable 2 Product recovery CD ROMs 8 Power cord 3 Documentation pack 9 Removable floppy disk drive 4 AC adapter 10 Subwoofer 5 Rechargeable battery pack 11 Net MD 6 Weight saver ...

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

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

Страница 14: ...arting your notebook page 23 Shutting down your notebook page 24 Using the keyboard page 25 Using the touchpad page 30 Using the Jog Dial page 31 Using PC Cards page 34 Using Memory Stick page 37 Using the modem page 46 Using power saving modes page 47 Using the CD RW DVD ROM drive page 49 Using the floppy disk drive page 53 Using the Net MD Bay unit page 55 Using the Compact Woofer Bay unit page ...

Страница 15: ... products is high speed transfer from your PC to MiniDisc providing up to 32x speed transfer directly to the recorder The title track information you create in the jukebox will automatically be transferred to the Net MD recorder A Ten Key Bay unit is an external numeric keypad 1 CD RW DVD ROM station page 49 2 Multipurpose bay for floppy disk drive weight saver Net MD Bay unit Compact Woofer Bay u...

Страница 16: ... n N Left 1 AV Out connector connector page 64 5 PC Card slot page 34 2 Ethernet connector network page 73 6 Microphone connector page 67 3 Monitor connector page 73 7 Headphone connector page 66 4 i LINK IEEE1394 S400 port page 71 8 Volume control ...

Страница 17: ...1 Power indicator page 28 2 Battery indicator page 28 3 Hard disk drive indicator page 28 4 Memory Stick indicator page 28 5 Num Lock indicator page 28 6 Caps Lock indicator page 28 7 Scroll Lock indicator page 28 8 LCD screen page 29 9 Help button 10 Power button page 23 11 Keyboard page 25 12 Touchpad page 30 13 Speakers page 29 14 Left right buttons page 30 15 Jog Dial page 31 16 Back button fo...

Страница 18: ...here is a ventilation slot located on the left side of the back panel Do not cover the ventilation slot when the computer is on 1 DC In page 19 4 Printer connector page 69 2 3x USB ports page 68 5 Monitor VGA connector page 62 3 Serial port 6 Ventilation slot ...

Страница 19: ...User Guide Using your notebook 18 n N Bottom 1 Hard reset hole 2 Memory module cover page 90 3 Multipurpose bay release lever page 53 page 55 page 57 page 58 page 59 4 Tilt stands tilt stands release buttons page 11 ...

Страница 20: ...ter 2 Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Some models may be supplied with 2 power cords respectively for a UK and for a Continental power o...

Страница 21: ... charged at the time of purchase Inserting the battery pack To insert the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Insert the battery pack with the label facing up into the battery bay on the right side of the computer 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery ...

Страница 22: ...nected 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 computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithiu...

Страница 23: ...y or Hibernate When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Open the cover of the battery bay 3 Pull out the battery pack 4 Close the cover of the battery bay You may lose data if you remove the battery pack whi...

Страница 24: ...and lift the cover 2 Press the power button 2 of the computer until the green power indicator 3 light turns on 3 If necessary press Fn F5 to adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To increase the brightness use the up or right arrow keys To decrease use the down or left arrow keys If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will turn off ...

Страница 25: ... save documents or to consider other users If you are unable to shut down your computer Close all software in use If applicable remove the PC Card To do so double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Press Alt F4 and select Turn Off from the screen that appears If this does not work you can press the p...

Страница 26: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 25 n N Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s but has additional keys that perform specific notebook related tasks ...

Страница 27: ...is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Numeric keypad area 7 Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator illuminates Operator keys 8 11 12 Several keys are al...

Страница 28: ...s is equivalent to selecting Search from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is equivalent to selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Displays the System Properties window This is equivalent to double c...

Страница 29: ...ive The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the characters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed characters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the characters appear in lowercase as you type unless...

Страница 30: ...F4 and then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 and then or Fn F5 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness 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 between the LCD external display connected to the monitor connector and both LCD and external display Fn F8 Toggles between the LC...

Страница 31: ...e pointer 2 on an item or object Click Press the left button 3 once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally...

Страница 32: ...ebook 31 n N Using the Jog Dial Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial with Back button on your computer near the touchpad You can turn and or press the Jog Dial to scroll the window select software adjust the internal speaker volume etc ...

Страница 33: ...next to an item in the Jog Dial window you can display a submenu for that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial The Jog Dial window switches to Guide mode when you start an application and its window becomes active Depending on the application the Jog Dial window displays different commands that you can select or execute by rotating or pressing the Jog Dial You can adjust the size of the ...

Страница 34: ... function 3 Turn or press the Jog Dial to use the Jog Dial function 4 To select another item switch to Launcher mode and repeat this procedure 5 Use the Back button on the right of the Jog Dial to go back to the previous state of the Jog Dial window Software supporting the Jog Dial If the Sony software supporting the Jog Dial is active you can use the Jog Dial functions allocated to each software ...

Страница 35: ...t function properly if you repeat Returning to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode The computer will return to its original state if you restart it The PC Card slots can accommodate at the same time two Types I two Types II or one Type III PC Card These slots are compatible with CardBus ports Use the lower slot for PC Type III cards Some PC Cards may require you to disable idle devices...

Страница 36: ...s pressure or shock may damage the connector pins Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly If you want to remove a PC Card when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 To remove a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray The Safely Remo...

Страница 37: ...s that use the PC Card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card when your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing the Fn F12 keys or by using the PowerPanel Utility and when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while usi...

Страница 38: ...e Memory Stick can already be used with an ever increasing range of compatible products including Audio systems Visual devices VAIO products CLIE handhelds Mobile phones There are currently two different types of Memory Stick The generic Memory Stick coloured blue The MagicGate Memory Stick coloured white You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website http www sonystyle europe com or f...

Страница 39: ...bust structure of the stick gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices Durability the same Memory Stick can be used tens of thousands of times Forward compatibility the Memory Stick s current format is designed to be compatible with future products and higher capacity Memory Sticks The future of Memory Stick Memory Stick s potential is virtually unlimited with the number of compatible p...

Страница 40: ...can expand the capabilities of your VAIO computer in the following scenarios With your still digital camera share your holiday pictures instantly by e mail From your handycam to your VAIO make the most of your captured moments with the VAIO s movie editing tools Carry pictures on you by copying image files from the Internet to your VAIO to your CLIE handheld With your voice recorder add your voice...

Страница 41: ...ollowing features 32MB 64MB and 128MB capacity versions Storage of up to 120 minutes of audio data Download and save digital music pictures movies and more Combine data files to add music to your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative Compliance SonicStage software So that you f...

Страница 42: ...y designed to manage the digital music content downloaded to the PC from CDs the Internet and or other sources Software installed on the PC records music content in encrypted form onto the hard disk As well as allowing you to enjoy music on the PC this technology protects against unauthorized distribution on the Internet Since it is compatible with MagicGate you can use SonicStage to transfer musi...

Страница 43: ...a without worrying about copyright infringement Literary works that are recorded by individuals are permitted for private usage only Compatible devices There are nearly 80 Memory Stick enabled products on the market or announced for introduction world wide ranging from camcorders and portable music players to voice recorders and many other electronic devices You can currently use Memory Sticks wit...

Страница 44: ...emory Stick Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick The 128 MB Memory...

Страница 45: ...e the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory St...

Страница 46: ...s follows 1 Check that the access light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick in towards the notebook The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly It is recommended that you remove the Memory Stick before shutting down the computer ...

Страница 47: ...forcefully Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other connected device may not function properly Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Only D...

Страница 48: ...select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard...

Страница 49: ...atively Click Start and then Turn Off Computer In the Turn off computer screen hold down the Shift key and press Hibernate To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes...

Страница 50: ...rive Your computer is equipped with a CD RW DVD ROM To insert a disc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place ...

Страница 51: ... insert a thin pointed object e g a paper clip into the manual eject hole Using the DVD function To achieve optimum performance when playing DVD ROM discs you should follow these recommendations You can play DVDs using the DVD ROM drive and the WinDVD software See the help file on the WinDVD software for details Close all open applications before playing a DVD ROM movie When playing DVD movies on ...

Страница 52: ...appear with the factory settings Adjust the display resolution to 640x480 Using the CD RW function To burn CDs you can use CD RW and CD R discs The CD RW CD ReWritable disc is a data memory medium that can be used to write erase and rewrite a program or other data The CD R CD Recordable disc is a data memory medium that can be used to write a program or other data but once only To achieve optimum ...

Страница 53: ...o that speed Your VAIO notebook does not support 1x or 2x writing speed When using a software application to burn CDs be sure to exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not put your VAIO notebook into a power saving mode while using the pre installed software Remove the subwoofer from the m...

Страница 54: ...er 2 If the weight saver is in the multipurpose bay 1 remove the device See Using the weight saver page 59 3 Insert the floppy disk drive 2 into the multipurpose bay with the metallic part up 4 Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the release lever locks into place Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Hold the disk 1 with the label side facing up 2 Gently p...

Страница 55: ...e the disk Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off Do not press the eject button while the LED indicator is on It may damage the floppy disk Removing the floppy disk drive To remove the floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Slide the release lever 1 on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the drive 2 out o...

Страница 56: ...t Net MD is the next generation in MiniDisc technology It further expands the MiniDisc format by allowing direct PC to MD drag and drop transfers Using your computer you can transfer audio files edit MiniDisc tracks and more The Net MD interface converts digital audio files into ATRAC or ATRAC3 so you can play MiniDiscs recorderd with Net MD on other MiniDisc units To attach the Net MD MiniDisc pr...

Страница 57: ...c proceed as follows 1 Slide the multipurpose bay release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 2 Remove the Net MD MiniDisc Warning The recording and playback of copyright material may be unlawful if done without the permission of the copyright holders ...

Страница 58: ...n of the arrow until it clicks into place To remove the subwoofer proceed as follows 1 Slide the multipurpose bay release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 2 Remove the subwoofer Do not put the subwoofer near a recording media such as a hard drive a floppy disk drive a MiniDisc etc Because the subwoofer is magnetic some media may be impacted There is no need to conn...

Страница 59: ...nyone using spreadsheet accounting or financial applications See Using the keyboard page 25 To attach the Ten Key bay proceed as follows 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device 2 Slide the Ten Key bay in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place To remove the Ten Key bay proceed as follows 1 Slide the multipurpose bay release lever on the bottom of the computer...

Страница 60: ... weight saver proceed as follows 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device 2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place To remove the weight saver proceed as follows 1 Slide the multipurpose bay release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 2 Remove the weight saver ...

Страница 61: ...ng on all peripherals Connecting an external display page 61 Connecting external speakers page 66 Connecting an external microphone page 67 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 68 Connecting a printer page 69 Connecting an i LINK device page 71 Connecting to a network LAN page 73 Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB devices are hot plug and ...

Страница 62: ...ay monitor Multimedia computer display TV Projector Turn off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display t...

Страница 63: ...ect a computer display monitor directly to your notebook To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 not supplied into the monitor VGA connector 2 on the notebook 2 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 3 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet ...

Страница 64: ...mputer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone To connect a multimedia computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 into the monitor VGA connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug the speaker cable 3 into the headphone connector 4 on the computer 3 Plug the microphone cable 5 into the microphone connector 6 on the computer ...

Страница 65: ...ral for more information on installation and use If you insert a DVD in your DVD ROM drive to watch a video on your TV the Fn F8 key combination might 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 both LCD and TV Re insert yo...

Страница 66: ...g the audio cable 3 not supplied into the headphone connector 4 identified by the symbol 3 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors of the projector 5 4 Connect the power cord 6 of the projector into an AC outlet You may not be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the types of computer display and projector used You can toggle t...

Страница 67: ...r 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place diskettes on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes Do not connect an external speaker to the AV Out connector but to the headphone connector It will not damage the speaker the sound will only come out from one speaker There is no need ...

Страница 68: ...n internal microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows 1 Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Страница 69: ...n the computer You may need to install software device drivers supplied with your USB device before using the USB device There are 3 USB ports on your notebook To connect a USB device proceed as follows 1 Choose the USB connector you prefer to use 1 2 Plug the USB cable 2 into the USB connector You can use your USB device 3 The VAIO USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on your notebook theref...

Страница 70: ...mputer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug an optional USB printer cable into one of the USB connectors on your notebook A USB connector is identified by the symbol on your notebook and printer 2 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Sony Notebook Setup software Turn off your comp...

Страница 71: ...rinter connector To connect a printer using the printer connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer cable 1 supplied with the printer into the printer connector 2 identified by the symbol 2 Plug the printer power cord 3 into an AC outlet Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Sony Notebook Setup software ...

Страница 72: ...lable may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end An i LINK connection with othe...

Страница 73: ...deo camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory ...

Страница 74: ... can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer Connecting to a network LAN You can connect your computer to 10BASE T 100BASE TX type networks via an Ethernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator The default settings make your computer able to connect to the network For more information ab...

Страница 75: ... your notebook A Customer Guide where you will find all the basic information you need to start using your notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online user guides on your hard disk drive 1 The Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your ...

Страница 76: ... set your system and power management Installing and updating applications explains how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers explains how to install update or uninstall a driver Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to perform a system and application recovery Using partitioned drives tells you what you can do with partitioned drives 3 Refer to the Specific...

Страница 77: ...u have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO Link web site Go to http www vaio link com VAIO Link Response Centre Before contacting VAIO Link Response Centre try to solve the problem by reading the User Guides and help files for the peripherals or software You need to plug in the phone line and configure your modem for use before using the communication features described in this ...

Страница 78: ...blems have simple solutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link About the computer and software page 78 About the display page 81 About CD ROMs and floppy disks page 81 About sound page 84 About the modem page 85 About peripherals page 86 About digital video captures and DVgate page 87 About power management page 88 About i LINK devices page 88 ...

Страница 79: ...n and works If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that you have switched to the external display and that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn it on When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not be a...

Страница 80: ...r does not shut down You are recommended to shut down your computer using the Turn Off command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Turn Off command does not work properly proceed as follows Press Ctrl Alt Delete If you have not changed the default settings you will enter the Task Manager where you can close any applica...

Страница 81: ... four seconds This turns off the power If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and shut down the computer by pressing Alt F4 and clicking Turn Off in the Turn off computer screen My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Make sure the software is compatible with your equipment and operating system Tr...

Страница 82: ...ress and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image The window I have just closed continues to appear on my LCD Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen I cannot switch from LCD display to TV and vice versa If a DVD disc is inserted in the ...

Страница 83: ...ckaging of the disc If you hear sound but cannot see a picture your computer s video resolution may be set too high Change the resolution in the Windows Control Panel Display to a lower resolution If you see a picture but cannot hear any sound check all of the following Make sure the mute setting is off on your DVD player Check the master volume setting of the Volume Control If you have connected ...

Страница 84: ...e If you want to use other media and are having difficulty formatting non 4x CD RW discs change the writing speed from 4x to a lower setting To change the writing speed from the default to a lower speed proceed as follows 1 Go to My Computer from the Start menu 2 Right click the disc drive icon 3 Select Properties 4 Select the Settings tab 5 Change the Current Write Speed field to 2x 6 Click OK Th...

Страница 85: ...sk drive cannot write to a diskette The diskette is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Your diskette may be corrupt Try to insert another diskette About sound My speakers are not producing sound The built in speakers may be turned off Press Fn F3 to turn on the speak...

Страница 86: ...n My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the microphone connector correctly About the modem My internal modem does not work Check that the phone line is plugged into your computer Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Check that the phone numbe...

Страница 87: ...le with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line About peripherals I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cab...

Страница 88: ...ange it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP Check the cable to see if you do not have missing of bend pins Try a printer self test if available to see if the printer itself is still functioning properly For more information please consult the manual supplied with your printer Some printers have a specific installation procedure Please check the manu...

Страница 89: ...ons 2 Press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and select Restart from the drop down list The notebook restarts 3 If the procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook About i LINK devices I cannot establish an i LINK connection between two VAIO computers Disconnect then reconnect the i LINK cable If you still have no connection after waiti...

Страница 90: ...s use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandling it is recommended that You contact your dealer to install a new memory module You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a notebook You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel Please contact VAIO Link if you need assistanc...

Страница 91: ...ectronic equipment Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the system Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpete...

Страница 92: ...the number of slots can vary Removing a memory module To remove a memory module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Turn your computer upside down 5 Open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screw turn counter clockwise 6 To remove the memory module pull the ...

Страница 93: ... packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Turn your computer upside down 5 Open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screw turn counter clockwise 6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 7 Install the memory module by sliding it into the memory module slot 8 Press the module into place until it clicks 9 Close the computer cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the notebook 1...

Страница 94: ...a short time On the other hand it may be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the safety device in itself to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not give a shock to your computer Keep away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location su...

Страница 95: ...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 Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen On using power source Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outle...

Страница 96: ...diators 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 35 C or less than 10 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent that ...

Страница 97: ... Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer As you may lose important data once your computer is damaged you should back up your data regularly Restore the original application programs from the Product Recovery CD ROM On handling diskettes Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direc...

Страница 98: ...ar 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 the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery p...

Страница 99: ...ing headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling the Memory Stick Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick D...

Страница 100: ...PI a CD ROM player can be turned off by the operating system if it is not in use Application recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on the computer Performing an application recovery is useful when an individual application does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device does not work properly Application recovery CD ROM CD ...

Страница 101: ...tional peripherals such as printers or monitors Driver A driver is software enabling you to use hardware devices For example in order for you to be able to use a printer you must first install its driver Many drivers such as the mouse driver come with the operating system DVD ROM Short for Digital Video Disc A type of read only CD with a minimum capacity of 4 7 GB maximum capacity can reach 17 GB ...

Страница 102: ...hnology using liquid crystals and light polarisation to provide sharp flicker free images on a screen comprised of millions of tiny cells Color can be produced by two basic techniques Passive matrix is the less expensive of the two technologies The active matrix technology or TFT produces better quality but is also more expensive LED Short for Light Emitting Diode A semiconductor device that light...

Страница 103: ...computer It defines how the computer reads and writes information to its disks and other hardware Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition are examples of operating systems found on VAIOs Partition A partition is a logical division of a computer s hard disk A two partition hard drive would typically contain C and D drives Partitioning is particula...

Страница 104: ... A port replicator is similar to a docking station but does not include additional slots for adding expansion boards or storage devices Processor The processor is the brains of the computer it processes the instructions of your system s programs The processor is also known as the CPU or microprocessor and can be found on the motherboard see this word of your computer Product recovery CD ROM The pr...

Страница 105: ...a system recovery is useful in the event of a serious system crash or if you want to modify the size of your partitions System recovery CD ROM CD ROM that is supplied with your computer and that enables a VAIO computer user to recover the hard disk image that was available when the computer was purchased TFT Short for Thin Film Transistor Top of the range notebook display for excellent picture qua...

Страница 106: ...rmation Technology IT skills WAN WAN Wide Area Network is a computer network connected together and covering a relatively large geographical area This is in contrast to LAN where the network is usually set up within one building or small geographical area The largest existing WAN is the Internet XGA Short for Extended Graphic Array a graphics standard An XGA board can provide up to 1 024 x 768 pix...

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