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Sony Notebook

User Guide

Using your notebook

Combinations and functions with the <Windows> key

Combinations

Functions

+ <F1>

Displays

Help and Support Center

+ <Tab>

Switches the selected button on the taskbar.

+ <E>

Displays

My Computer

+ <F>

Displays the

Search Results

window to find a file or folder. This is equivalent to selecting

Search

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-clicking the

System

icon in

Control Panel

or to right-clicking

My Computer

(then clicking

Properties

) from the

Start

menu.

Содержание VAIO PCG-R600HMP

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

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: ...a 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 ...

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: ... 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 Specifications online document for details on your compu...

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 50 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 R600HMPD 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: ...d external 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 38 Using Memory Stick page 40 Using the modem page 49 Using the modem page 49 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 53 ...

Страница 15: ... controls and connectors Right 1 USB connector page 75 2 Headphone connector page 74 3 Microphone connector page 74 4 S400 i LINK connector page 78 5 DC Out 6 Monitor connector page 69 7 Ethernet network connector page 83 8 Phone line jack page 49 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 40 2 USB connector page 75 5 PC Card slot page 38 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 53 14 Wireless LAN switch page 53 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 60 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: ... release lever 2 to the Unlock position and slide the battery away from the 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...

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: ...le 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 power button for more than four seconds This will shut down...

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: ...lent to selecting Search 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 clicking the...

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: ... Jog Dial Navigator icon in the taskbar The Jog Dial Bar appears at the top of the screen Right clicking the Jog Dial Navigator icon in the taskbar will give you additional options Folder Browser Opens the Jog Dial Folder Browser window where you can rotate the Jog Dial and browse all the folders on your computer and open any drive folder application or document Jog Dial Setting Opens the Jog Dial...

Страница 34: ...re settings including display mode brightness sound and volume 3 Mode button This button displays the current mode for Jog Dial Navigator Click it to switch between modes Select SCROLL to enter Scroll mode Select APPS to enter Application mode 4 Jog Dial Setting Edit the general Jog Dial settings with Jog Dial Navigator 5 Help Help topics about Jog Dial Navigator 6 Close button Click this button t...

Страница 35: ...ation mode to Scroll mode proceed as follows Select SCROLL in the Jog Dial Bar OR with the Jog Dial select from the menu displayed in the Jog Dial Navigator window Even with software applications that do not support other Jog Dial Navigator functions you can still scroll To switch from Scroll mode to Application mode proceed as follows Press the Jog Dial OR Click APPS in the Jog Dial Bar The Appli...

Страница 36: ...our notebook 35 n N Using the Jog Dial Launcher To start the Jog Dial Launcher proceed as follows In the Jog Dial Bar click the arrow icon on the left OR Hold down the Ctrl key and press the Jog Dial The Jog Dial Launcher bar appears ...

Страница 37: ...uter To launch an application make sure it is selected and press the Jog Dial With some folders you will then get to a submenu Again rotatethe Jog Dial to select a feature then press to launch it Press the Back button next to the Jog Dial to go back to the main Jog Dial Launcher bar or to close the Jog Dial Launcher if you are already in the main bar ...

Страница 38: ...wheel only Disable all the Jog Dial functions If this is selected all the Jog Dial functions are disabled Activity setting tab This sets the Jog Dial Navigator functions Scrolling Speed Drag the slider left or right to select the desired Jog Dial scrolling speed Control Menu Box Check this box if you want to be able to control pop up menus with Jog Dial Control Dialog Box Check this box if you wan...

Страница 39: ... 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 inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the m...

Страница 40: ...1 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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 digital music...

Страница 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ... 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 51: ...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 52: ...y 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 computer ...

Страница 53: ...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 more time to return to norma...

Страница 54: ... communicate through an Access Point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g individual licence limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Wireless LAN Regulation leaflet carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11b standard which specifies the us...

Страница 55: ...less LAN switch on the front side of the computer 2 Double click the network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears 3 Click the Advanced button The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab 5 Click the Add button The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears 6 Enter a Netw...

Страница 56: ...dvanced dialog box appears 13 Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only check box 14 Click Close 15 Click OK Your computer is ready to communicate with another computer If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers in exactly the same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name SSID and the same Network key on all comp...

Страница 57: ... an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point for example the Sony PCWA A200 Access Point The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range To communicate with an Access Point infrastructure procee...

Страница 58: ...a 6 digits Network key 9316a 5 digits 6 Click Connect After 30 seconds the connection is established In France and in the Netherlands only a few channels can be used France only channels 10 11 indoor as well as outdoor the Netherlands channels 9 10 11 only outdoor Indoor all channels can be used This means that you need to change channels if you are in one of these countries For more information o...

Страница 59: ...nager window appears 4 Double click Network adapters The list of available network adapters appears 5 Right click LAN Express IEEE 802 11 PCI Adapter and select Properties The LAN Express IEEE 802 11 PCI Adapter Properties dialog box appears 6 On the Advanced tab select Channel Use default channel appears in the Value screen 7 Set the Value to the correct channel France only 10 or 11 whether used ...

Страница 60: ...als Connecting a docking station page 60 Connecting an external display page 69 Connecting external speakers page 74 Connecting an external microphone page 74 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB mouse page 75 Connecting a printer page 76 Connecting an i LINK device page 78 Connecting to a network LAN page 83 Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB devices...

Страница 61: ... 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 R600HMPD only Locating the docking station controls and connectors Right Front 1 Docking connector page 60 2 CD RW DVD ROM drive page 65 3 UNDOCK switch page 64 4 Release lever page 64 ...

Страница 62: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 61 n N Left Bottom 1 i LINK network switch page 78 3 Ventilation slot 2 Release lever page 64 4 Floppy disk drive page 68 ...

Страница 63: ...e Connecting peripheral devices 62 n N Back 1 DC In page 18 5 Monitor connector page 69 2 Ethernet network connector page 83 6 Printer connector page 76 3 2 USB connectors page 75 7 Serial port 4 S400 i LINK connector page 78 ...

Страница 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...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 73: ... 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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ... 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 78: ...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 79: ...lications 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 Connecting a digital video camera recorder page 79 Connecting two VAIO not...

Страница 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...or example Windows 2000 you need a software application such as Smart Connect You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer If the notebook is connected to the optional docking station proceed as follows to exchange data with another computer using an i LINK cable optional 1 Disconnect your notebook from the docking station 2 Disconnect all cables from the docking s...

Страница 83: ... assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when the two computers are networked Do not set the i LINK network switch on the docking station when the notebook is on It causes malfunction Set the i LINK network switch on the docking station after removing all cables connected to the docking station When using Smart Connect do not connect or remove the docking station Smart Con...

Страница 84: ...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 85: ... 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 86: ...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 87: ...igital camera Customizing 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 ...

Страница 88: ...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 89: ...le solutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link About the computer and software page 89 About the display page 92 About CD ROMs and diskettes page 92 About sound page 97 About the docking station page 98 About the modem page 99 About peripherals page 100 About digital video captures and DVgate page 101 About i LINK devices page 101 About Wireless LAN page 101 ...

Страница 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ...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 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...

Страница 93: ...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 94: ...ompatible 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 o...

Страница 95: ...nty and 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 ...

Страница 96: ...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 97: ...sage appears 9 Select Scan for hardware changes from the Action menu 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 ...

Страница 98: ...y and that it is charged If you are using an application that 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 a...

Страница 99: ...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 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ... 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 103: ...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 104: ...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 105: ...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 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMM gold leaf contacts Ele...

Страница 106: ...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 107: ...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 108: ... 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 109: ...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 110: ... 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 s...

Страница 111: ...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 112: ... as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35ºC or less than 10ºC 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...

Страница 113: ...k 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 dire...

Страница 114: ...old 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 pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or t...

Страница 115: ...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 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ...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 119: ...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 120: ...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 121: ... 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 122: ...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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