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Sony Notebook

User Guide

Using your notebook

Using your notebook

This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and
external devices.

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Locating controls and connectors

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Connecting a power source

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Starting your notebook

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Shutting down your notebook

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Using power saving modes

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Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)

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Содержание VAIO PCG-R600HMK

Страница 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G R 6 0 0 H M K D P C G R 6 0 0 H M K ...

Страница 2: ...acrovision Corporation and other rights 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 con...

Страница 3: ... of their respective owners ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony 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 funct...

Страница 4: ...ied 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 Centre Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connec...

Страница 5: ...phone 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 eye hazard ...

Страница 6: ... than 3 metres 9 8 feet Before activating the built in modem please read the Modem Regulations leaflet 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 authorised Sony technicians Improper repairs and use can create safety hazards Depending on the country usage of the Wireless LAN functiona...

Страница 7: ... Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly 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 the internal memory backup battery Your VAIO notebook is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product For ...

Страница 8: ... features Enjoy audio and video CDs 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 Wireless technology Thanks to the Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b technology you can communicate freely without cables or wires Windows Your system includes the M...

Страница 9: ... VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations leaflet A Wireless Lan Regulations leaflet A Modem Regulations leaflet Online documentation 1 The Hardware 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 and how to use the Wireless LAN functions Conn...

Страница 10: ...cations 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 and accessories...

Страница 11: ...e are used for connecting the modem If there is an extra phone plug inside the box please refer to Using the correct phone plug page 46 1 main unit 6 power cord 2 rechargeable battery pack 7 phone plug country specific 3 product recovery CD ROMs 8 phone cable 4 documentation pack 9 docking station bundled with PCG R600HMKD only 5 AC adapter ...

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: ... Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance...

Страница 14: ...ternal devices Locating controls and connectors page 14 Connecting a power source page 18 Starting your notebook page 22 Shutting down your notebook page 23 Using the keyboard page 24 Using the touchpad page 30 Using the Jog Dial page 31 Using PC Cards page 34 Using Memory Stick page 36 Using the modem page 45 Using power saving modes page 47 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 49 ...

Страница 15: ... controls and connectors Right 1 USB connector page 74 2 Headphone connector page 73 3 Microphone connector page 73 4 S400 i LINK connector page 77 5 DC Out 6 Monitor connector page 68 7 Ethernet network connector page 80 8 Phone line jack page 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 ...

Страница 16: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 15 n N Left 1 DC In page 18 4 MagicGate Memory Stick slot page 36 2 USB connector page 74 5 PC Card slot page 34 3 Ventilation slot ...

Страница 17: ... page 28 3 Caps Lock indicator page 28 4 Scroll Lock indicator page 28 5 LCD screen page 28 6 power switch page 22 7 keyboard page 24 8 touchpad page 30 9 power indicator page 28 10 battery indicator page 28 11 Memory Stick indicator page 28 12 docking station indicator page 28 13 Wireless LAN indicator page 49 14 Wireless LAN switch page 49 15 left right buttons page 30 16 Jog Dial page 31 17 spe...

Страница 18: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 17 n N Back Bottom 1 battery connector page 19 1 battery lock lever page 19 3 docking connector page 59 2 battery release lever page 19 4 reset switch ...

Страница 19: ...dapter 1 into the DC In connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter If the main unit is connected to a docking station you can only use the DC In connector on the docking station To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC a...

Страница 20: ...the bottom of the computer to the Unlock position 2 Align the grooves 2 and tabs on the battery 3 with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in th...

Страница 21: ...ttery 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 For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a powe...

Страница 22: ... computer You can remove the battery pack without turning off the computer if it is connected to the mains voltage AC adapter Close the cover before you remove the battery pack You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode If the indicator of the battery pack you are g...

Страница 23: ...the cover 2 Press the power switch 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 hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds the computer will turn off ...

Страница 24: ...use Remove the PC Cards if inserted To do so double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Then press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to enter the Windows Security feature to close any application that can not close normally then click Task Manager Close any application which cannot close nor...

Страница 25: ...ook 24 n N Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific notebook related tasks If you bought your notebook in the UK your keyboard has the following layout ...

Страница 26: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 25 n N If you bought your notebook in Switzerland your keyboard has the following layout ...

Страница 27: ...Application key 7 The Application key displays a shortcut menu pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Numeric keypad area 8 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 d...

Страница 28: ...ecting Search For files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers M Minimises all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimised 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 cl...

Страница 29: ... On Off Hard disk Data is read from or written to the hard drive 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 letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Turns off whe...

Страница 30: ...increase volume press Fn 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 ...

Страница 31: ...e pointer 4 on an item or object click Press the left button 2 once double click Press the left button twice right click Press the right button 3 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: ... n N Using the Jog Dial Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial 1 between the right and left touchpad buttons of your computer You can turn 2 or and press 3 the Jog Dial to scroll the window select a software adjust the internal speaker volume etc ...

Страница 33: ... appears 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 siz...

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: ...cent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are...

Страница 36: ...on and then press it to eject the card 9 Gently press the card and pull it out If you unplug the PC Card from the computer when it is still turned on your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save before Whilethecard is inserted your computer maynot enter the Hibernate power management modeevenwhenbattery life islow It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove...

Страница 37: ...dy 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 from your local Sony deal...

Страница 38: ...rasure Versatility memory capacity ranges from 4MB up to 128MB the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks Reliability by way of protecting the hardware and its contents the number of terminals is reduced to only 10 pins This and the overall robust structure of the stick gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices Durability the same Memory Stick can be used tens of thousands of times For...

Страница 39: ...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 40: ...type of Memory Stick also called the MG Memory Stick you can enjoy the following 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 Secu...

Страница 41: ...MagicGate Memory Stick compatible devices The Memory Stick Walkman and MagicGate Memory Stick work together to check the data and ensure it complies with copyright protection If no problems are detected the data is exchanged in encrypted form if authentication is not passed data cannot be exchanged or played back SonicStage SonicStage uses copyright protection technology designed to manage the dig...

Страница 42: ...lled Secure Music Digital Initiative SDMI to study technology for protecting copyrights during the electronic distribution of music Sony offers the MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick Walkman with a copyright protection function that complies with SDMI standards thereby providing an environment where individuals can record and enjoy third party music data without worrying about copyright infri...

Страница 43: ...system Network Walkmans Voice recorders Other VAIO notebooks VAIO desktops CLIE Handheld Entertainment Organiser Sony mobile phones Digital printers AIBO the Sony Entertainment Robot To find out more about the products available in your country go to http www sonystyle europe com ...

Страница 44: ...tter 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 Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if it does not insert smoothly Removing a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick using the Memory Stick slot proceed as follows 1 Check that the acce...

Страница 45: ...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 Stick has a vertical lock LOCK LOCK LOCK ...

Страница 46: ... phone line into the wall jack We recommend you to use the supplied plug because the usage of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other connected device may not fu...

Страница 47: ...orrect phone plug If there are two phone plugs in the box make sure you use the correct one for the country you are in as follows UK The connector can be identified by its cuboid shape and flat pins Netherlands The connector can be identified by its protruding pins ...

Страница 48: ...ttery 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 you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Using Standby mode The compu...

Страница 49: ...m the drop down menu or press Fn F12 keys 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 more time to return to normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hi...

Страница 50: ...ommunicate through an Access Point which allows you to create an infrastructure network Access Point In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g individual license limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality carefully read the Wireless LAN Regulations document WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11b standard which specifies the used tec...

Страница 51: ...as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch on the front side of the computer 2 Click the Network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless LAN Card Utility The Wireless LAN Card Utility dialog box appears 3 Select the Site Survey tab and then click the Scan button After a few seconds all the available Wireless Networks within range are displayed ...

Страница 52: ...u cannot find the network you need consult the Setting up a wireless network page 53 section 5 In the Power Save area select an option the default option is Disable 6 If the wireless network you are going to use needs a WEP key select 40bit 64bit or 108bit 128bit in the WEP Key drop down list select ASCII mode or HEX mode in the Key format drop down list select the Key in the Default Key drop down...

Страница 53: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 52 n N type the appropriate WEP Key in the Key field you selected in the previous step 7 Click Apply ...

Страница 54: ...nt side of the computer 2 Click the Network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless LAN Card Utility The Wireless LAN Card Utility dialog box appears 3 Select the Profile tab and type a suitable name for the profile 4 Type the Wireless Network SSID of the network you want to connect to in the ESSID area 5 In the Power Save area select an option the default option is Disable ...

Страница 55: ...Type area 7 If the wireless network you are going to use needs a WEP key select 40bit 64bit or 108bit 128bit in the WEP Key drop down list select ASCII mode or HEX mode in the Key format drop down list select the Key in the Default Key drop down list type the appropriate WEP Key in the Key field you selected in the previous step 8 Click Apply If your network is peer to peer you must choose a chann...

Страница 56: ...us To check the status of your network connection proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch on the front side of the computer 2 Click the Network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless LAN Card Utility The Wireless LAN Card Utility dialog box appears 3 Select the Card Status tab ...

Страница 57: ...ndividual license limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality carefully read the Wireless LAN Regulations document You need to change the channels if you are using an ad hoc network To choose the correct channel proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch on the front side of the computer 2 Click the Network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless LAN Car...

Страница 58: ...table channel in the Channel drop down list 8 If the peer to peer group ad hoc network you are going to use needs a WEP key select 40bit 64bit or 108bit 128bit in the WEP Key drop down list select ASCII mode or HEX mode in the Key format drop down list select the Key you type in the Default Key drop down list type the appropriate WEP Key in the Key field you selected in the previous step 9 Click A...

Страница 59: ...als Connecting a docking station page 59 Connecting an external display page 68 Connecting external speakers page 73 Connecting an external microphone page 73 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB mouse page 74 Connecting a printer page 75 Connecting an i LINK device page 77 Connecting to a network LAN page 80 Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB devices...

Страница 60: ... peripheral devices such as a printer or an external display or to use diskettes Different ports are available when the main unit is docked and not docked Bundled with PCG R600HMKD only Locating the docking station controls and connectors Right Front 1 Docking connector page 59 2 CD RW DVD ROM drive page 64 3 UNDOCK switch page 63 4 Release lever page 63 ...

Страница 61: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 60 n N Left Bottom 1 i LINK network switch page 77 3 Ventilation slot 2 Release lever page 63 4 Floppy disk drive page 67 ...

Страница 62: ...e Connecting peripheral devices 61 n N Back 1 DC In page 18 5 Monitor connector page 68 2 Ethernet network connector page 80 6 Printer connector page 75 3 2 USB connectors page 74 7 Serial port 4 S400 i LINK connector page 77 ...

Страница 63: ...e docking station tabs 1 5 Press the bottom of the notebook on the docking station until you hear two clicks The docking station is now connected to the computer You cannot connect the docking station when the notebook is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode before docking Do not connect the docking station when the battery is removed If thebattery ischarged you can connect the notebook to...

Страница 64: ...ocking station proceed as follows 1 If the notebook is off simply follow steps 3 to 5 2 If the notebook is on click Start then Eject PC or pull the UNDOCK switch towards you 3 Close the cover of your notebook 4 Grab the right and left release levers 1 and pull them to the outside until you hear two clicks 5 Release the notebook from the docking station ...

Страница 65: ...tion is equipped with a disc drive From the docking station you can listen to audio CDs or use the recovery CDs play DVDs and burn CDs To insert a disc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the eject button to open the optical disc drive The tray slides out 3 Place an optical disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray ...

Страница 66: ...ilities or resident utilities to speed up the access of discs because they may cause the system to become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Depending on the display setup properties you selected you may use the Fn F command to expand the screen to full screen size Region codes indicators are labeled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you ca...

Страница 67: ...not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 4x speed as the software pre installed on your computer is preset to that...

Страница 68: ...undocked main unit It is not possible to use any USB floppy disk drive when the notebook is docked Inserting a diskette To insert a diskette proceed as follows 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the floppy disk drive until it clicks into place Removing a diskette To remove a diskette proceed as follows 1 Wait until the LED indicator turns off 2 Press ...

Страница 69: ...notebook For example you can use your computer with the following devices Computer display monitor 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 ...

Страница 70: ...f computer display and projector used When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can press Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices To connect a computer display to your notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug the monitor plug 1 into the notebook monitor connector 2 2 Plug the power cord 3 into an AC outlet You cannot ...

Страница 71: ...nnect a computer display to the docking station proceed as follows 1 Plug the monitor plug 1 into the docking station monitor connector 2 2 Plug the power cord 3 into an AC outlet If the main unit is docked you can only use the monitor connector on the docking station ...

Страница 72: ... connect a projector to your notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug the RGB signal cable 1 into the notebook monitor connector identified by the monitor symbol 2 Plug the audio cable 2 into the earphone connector identified by the symbol 3 Connect the power cord 3 of the projector into an AC outlet Youcannot usethemonitor connector onyour notebook when the docking station is connected to the notebook ...

Страница 73: ...the RGB signal cable 1 into the docking station monitor connector identified by the monitor symbol 2 Plug the audio cable 2 into the notebook earphone connector identified by the symbol 3 Connect the power cord 3 of the projector into an AC outlet If the main unit is docked you can only use the monitor connector on the docking station ...

Страница 74: ...l 2 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 Connecting an external microphone It is possible to plug in an external microphone to your VAIO notebook To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable ...

Страница 75: ...a USB device e g mouse floppy disk drive printer to your notebook or to your docking station If the main unit is docked you can only use the USB connectors on the docking station To connect a USB mouse to the notebook proceed as follows Plug the USB cable 1 into one of the notebook USB connectors 2 identified by the symbol ...

Страница 76: ... mouse by just connecting it Connecting a printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a printer using the USB connector 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 computer or your docking station A USB connector is identified by the symbol 2 Plug ...

Страница 77: ...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 docking station 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 78: ...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 79: ...camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder to your notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable 1 into the i LINK connector 2 of the computer and the other end into the DV Out connector 3 on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application ...

Страница 80: ...mera 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 Stick ...

Страница 81: ...your docking station 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 To connect your notebook to a LAN proceed as follows Connect the network cable to the Ethernet network connector 1 on the notebook ...

Страница 82: ... 1 on the docking station If the main unit is docked you can only use the ethernet network connector on the docking station For more information about connecting your notebook to the network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the VAIO Link website How to troubleshoot network problems Do not plug a phone cable into the Ethernet network connector on your notebook ...

Страница 83: ...ur notebook A Troubleshooting Guide where you can 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 leaflet A Wireless Lan Regulations leaflet A Modem Regulations leaflet Online documentation 1 The Hardware Guide Using your notebook shows you how to use the standard component...

Страница 84: ...mizing your computer explains how to set up 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 par...

Страница 85: ...nk website if you have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO Link web site Go to http www vaio link com VAIO Link Before contacting VAIO Link 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 manual ...

Страница 86: ...mple solutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link About the computer and software page 86 About the display page 89 About CD ROMs and diskettes page 89 About sound page 94 About the docking station page 95 About the modem page 96 About peripherals page 97 About digital video captures and DVgate page 98 About i LINK devices page 98 About Wireless LAN page 98 ...

Страница 87: ...orks 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 able to ...

Страница 88: ... using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Shut Down command does not work properly proceed as follows Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete to enter the Windows Security feature to close any application that can not close normally and restart your system If this does not work press the...

Страница 89: ...eously and clicking Shut Down on the Windows Security screen My software program locks up or crashes Make sure the software is compatible with your equipment and operating system Try re installing the software If there is still a problem contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double click Open the Mouse icon in the Contr...

Страница 90: ...e pressing F7 several times The screen image on my external display is not centred 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 About CD ROMs and diskettes My CD ROM drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on and press the ejec...

Страница 91: ... with the DVD ROM drive on your notebook The region code is listed on the packaging of the disc If you hear sound but cannot see a picture your computer s video resolution may be set too high For best results change the resolution in 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 you...

Страница 92: ...nd will result in service charges for repair The reading speed of CD RWs is slow Generally the reading speed of a CD RW is slower than that of a CD ROM or CD R The reading speed can also vary depending on the type of format Why does my CD RW drive not record at the highest speed You must use 8x CD R or 4x CD RW media or higher to achieve optimum performance If you want to use other media and are h...

Страница 93: ...ok is turned on The CD writing application software may be stopping the disc from being ejected The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up The disc may be scratched Place another disc to see if that is the reason There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour M...

Страница 94: ...nu The UFD5 is recognised as drive A The floppy disk drive in the docking station connected to the notebook is not recognised as drive A To set the docking station floppy disk drive to A proceed as follows 1 Turn the system power off and disconnect all peripherals 2 Connect the docking station then turn the system power on 3 Select Control Panel from the Start Settings menu 4 Double click System 5...

Страница 95: ...has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows If you use external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If batteries power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable ...

Страница 96: ...etwork switch when the notebook is on It causes malfunction Set the i LINK network switch after removing all cables connected to the docking station I cannot operate the CD RW DVD ROM drive or the DVD ROM in the docking station connected to the notebook when the notebook is connected to another computer by means of an i LINK cable Set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station ...

Страница 97: ...untry you are dialling from My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialling mode may be incompatible with your telephone line My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax ...

Страница 98: ...e problems with the i LINK devices I cannot print Check that the printer cables are correctly connected Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up to date drivers If needed contact your dealer 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 Setup select the Printer tab If th...

Страница 99: ... files to the DV device 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 waiting for a while restart both computers If either computer has just returned from a power saving mode the connection may be affected In this case make sure you perform a full restart before connecting the...

Страница 100: ...low The maximum communication speed can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices the radio waves the operating system or the software you use Remove the obstacle or make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller It is possible that your Access Point communicates at the same time with another Access Point Read the manual of the Access Po...

Страница 101: ...is can happen when the file size is too big You need to temporarily change a setting After transferring the necessary files you need to change the setting back to its original state To change the setting proceed as follows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Double click the Network Connections icon 3 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties 4 Select the Wireless N...

Страница 102: ...if you need assistance Adding and removing memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Be careful when adding memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunction For memory upgrades use only PC133 CL3 SDRAM SO DIMM gold leaf contacts Ele...

Страница 103: ...on of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts D...

Страница 104: ...lows 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 Unscrew the two screws at the bottom of your computer 5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover 6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly ...

Страница 105: ... metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 9 Remove the memory module Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 10 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 11 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboar...

Страница 106: ...s into place when the board is correctly seated 12 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 13 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 14 Reinsert the battery and turn the computer on ...

Страница 107: ...ry proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to Sony Notebook Setup via the Start menu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 3 In the About this Computer tab you can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the notebook ...

Страница 108: ... while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme change of temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored On handling the LCD screen Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or e...

Страница 109: ...urges 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 be using the computer for a long time When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter Do not use any other AC adapt...

Страница 110: ...adio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with a private branch exchange PBX If the ...

Страница 111: ...d errors Always hold the disc by its edge and its central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out If the disc ...

Страница 112: ...ats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging t...

Страница 113: ...d 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 Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet ...

Страница 114: ...CPI a CD ROM player can be turned off by the operating system if it is not in use Application recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on the computer Performing an application recovery is useful when an individual application does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device does not work properly Application recovery CD ROM CD...

Страница 115: ...to your notebook The docking station contains slots for expansion boards bays for storage devices and ports for additional 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 Sho...

Страница 116: ...al Area Network is a group of computers connected together within a limited geographical area It enables users to share devices such as printers and information using one processor or server LCD Short for Liquid Crystal Display Flat notebook display technology using liquid crystals and light polarisation to provide sharp flicker free images on a screen comprised of millions of tiny cells Colour ca...

Страница 117: ...chieves better image and audio quality and is more targeted to TV broadcasting and DVD Operating system The operating system is software that manages all the other programs in a 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 system...

Страница 118: ...r An additional device that you can connect to your notebook The port replicator contains ports that enable you to connect additional peripherals such as a printer or a monitor to your VAIO 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 inst...

Страница 119: ... A cable that requires separate transmission types for the three colours on the display SDRAM Synchronous DRAM is a kind of dynamic random access memory running at a much higher clock speed than regular memory Standard RAM The amount of RAM that is available on your computer when you purchase it System recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover the hard disk image initially available ...

Страница 120: ...127 devices to a USB port The USB standard is Hot Plug and Play VAIO Short for Video Audio Integrated Operation Brand name covering Sony s PC products peripherals accessories and software VAIO branded items are all designed to make the best use of Sony s Audio Video AV and Information Technology IT skills WAN WAN Wide Area Network is a computer network connected together and covering a relatively ...

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