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Memory Stick™ indicator

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Страница 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G S R X 4 1 P ...

Страница 2: ...be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms ...

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

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

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

Страница 7: ...tebook User Guide Read this first 6 n N Depending on the country usage of the Wireless LAN functionality may be restricted For country specific details please refer to the Wireless LAN Safety Regulations flyer ...

Страница 8: ...hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery Your notebook is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime o...

Страница 9: ...oy 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 Bluetooth and Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b technologies you can communicate freely without cables or wires Windows Your system includes th...

Страница 10: ...tions flyer A Bluetooth Safety Regulations flyer A Wireless LAN Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online documentation 1 The Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also find out what you can do with a Memory Stick and how to use Wireless LAN and the Bluetooth function Connecting p...

Страница 11: ...TML photo album Communicating with other wireless devices gives a short description on how to use BlueSpace and VisualShare Customizing your notebook explains how to set your system and power management Installing and updating applications explains how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers explains how to install update or uninstall a driver Using the Product Recovery...

Страница 12: ...and its accessories The following hardware items are in the box 1 Main unit 6 AC adapter 2 Rechargeable battery pack 7 Power cord country specific 3 Display adapter 8 Phone plug country specific 4 Product recovery CD ROMs 9 Phone cable 5 Documentation pack ...

Страница 13: ...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 14: ... 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 15: ...the cable lock slot to lock down your notebook You just need to loop an anti theft lock around a desk or a chair insert the lock into the slot of your notebook and set the combination Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on 1 Bluetooth antenna 2 MagicGate Memory Stick slot page 39 3 USB port page 66 4 Headphone connector page 64 5 Line in microphone connector page 65 6 Ventilati...

Страница 16: ...ork connector page 77 2 PC Card slot page 36 3 Wireless switch Bluetooth or Wireless LAN page 51 page 53 4 PC Card eject button page 36 5 Monitor connector page 61 6 S400 i LINK connector page 70 7 DC Out VAIO peripheral original connector page 72 8 Phone line jack page 48 ...

Страница 17: ...Stick indicator page 29 2 Num Lock indicator page 29 12 Jog Dial page 32 3 Caps Lock indicator page 29 13 Back button Jog Dial page 32 4 Scroll Lock indicator page 29 14 Left right buttons page 31 5 LCD screen page 30 15 Touchpad page 31 6 Internal microphone page 30 16 LCD lock lever page 24 RELEASE LOCK ...

Страница 18: ... notebook 17 n N 7 Keyboard page 26 17 Power switch page 24 8 MagicGate Memory Stick slot window 18 Bluetooth indicator page 29 9 Power indicator page 29 19 Wireless LAN indicator page 29 10 Battery indicator page 29 20 Speakers page 30 ...

Страница 19: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 18 n N Back 1 Battery connector page 21 ...

Страница 20: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 19 n N Bottom 1 Battery lock lever page 21 2 Battery release lever page 21 3 Memory module cover page 94 4 Reset switch ...

Страница 21: ...proceed as follows 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 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 To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily acces...

Страница 22: ...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 23: ...light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately 3 hours if your notebook is on To charge the battery completely continue charging for 3 additional hours Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double...

Страница 24: ...ime Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and close the cover 2 Slide the lock lever 1 to the Unlock position 3...

Страница 25: ...the cover 2 Slide 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 26: ...save documents or to consider other users If you are unable to shut down your computer Close all software in use If applicable remove the PC Card To do so double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Press Alt F4 and select Turn Off from the screen that appears If this does not work you can press the po...

Страница 27: ...ny Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 26 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 ...

Страница 28: ...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 29: ... folder This is equivalent to selecting Search and then All files and folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is equivalent to selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Displays the System Proper...

Страница 30: ... enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on 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 T...

Страница 31: ...er volume To 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 externa...

Страница 32: ...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 33: ... 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 34: ...s next to an item in the Jog Dial window you can display a submenu for that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial The Jog Dial window switches to Guide mode when you start an application and its window becomes active Depending on the application the Jog Dial window displays different commands that you can select or execute by rotating or pressing the Jog Dial You can adjust the size of th...

Страница 35: ... the Jog Dial to select an item then press the Jog Dial The Jog Dial window switches to Guide mode and shows the Jog Dial 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 Software supporting Jog Dial If the Sony software supporting the Jog Dial control is active you can use Jog Dial control functions alloc...

Страница 36: ...the Jog Dial Scrolls the window vertically When several windows are displayed the last selected window will be scrolled Press the Jog Dial Maximizes the size of the active window Press again to return to its normal size Press Alt and the Jog Dial Minimizes the size of the active window Press both Alt and the Jog Dial again to return to its normal size Press Shift and the Jog Dial Ends software or ...

Страница 37: ...r 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 ...

Страница 38: ...steps 1 to 7 To remove a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop 4 The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears confirming the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK The Safely Remove Hardware message appears 6 Click the Close button...

Страница 39: ...save before While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card when your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing the Fn F12 keys or by using the PowerPanel Utility and when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while using a battery as the source of power Some PC Cards or their func...

Страница 40: ...e Memory Stick can already be used with an ever increasing range of compatible products including Audio systems Visual devices VAIO products CLIE handhelds Mobile phones There are currently two different types of Memory Stick The generic Memory Stick coloured blue The MagicGate Memory Stick coloured white You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website http www sonystyle europe com or f...

Страница 41: ...bust structure of the stick gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices Durability the same Memory Stick can be used tens of thousands of times Forward compatibility the Memory Stick s current format is designed to be compatible with future products and higher capacity Memory Sticks The future of Memory Stick Memory Stick s potential is virtually unlimited with the number of compatible p...

Страница 42: ...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 43: ...ollowing features 32MB 64MB and 128MB capacity versions Storage of up to 120 minutes of audio data Download and save digital music pictures movies and more Combine data files to add music to your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative Compliance SonicStage software So that you f...

Страница 44: ...t is used to manage the digital music content downloaded to the PC from CDs the Internet and or other sources Software installed on the PC records music content in encrypted form onto the hard disk As well as allowing you to enjoy music on the PC this technology protects against unauthorized distribution on the Internet Since it is compatible with MagicGate you can use SonicStage to transfer music...

Страница 45: ...hts 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 infringement Literary works that are recorded by individuals are permitted for private us...

Страница 46: ...can currently use Memory Sticks with the following Sony products Visual Cybershot digital camera Mavica digital camera PC TRV and VX series digital video cameras LC data projector Audio MS Walkman MS Hi fi 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...

Страница 47: ...up and toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if i...

Страница 48: ...oss of data do not remove a Memory Stick when the Memory Stick access light is on Large image files require more time to store on a Memory Stick so always check the Memory Stick access indicator and make sure that it is off before you remove the Memory Stick Write protecting a Memory Stick Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure...

Страница 49: ... 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 function prop...

Страница 50: ...ting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Usi...

Страница 51: ...lternatively Click Start and then Turn Off Computer In the Turn off computer screen hold down the Shift key and press Hibernate To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It ...

Страница 52: ...3 Click OK The Bluetooth icon displays in the taskbar Read the Bluetooth Safety Flyer before using the Bluetooth functionality The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wavelength Communication speed and distances can be inferior to the ...

Страница 53: ...tion you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your notebook The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common Passkey should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to reenter the Passkey You can change your settings in order not to be discovered by other Bluetooth devices or you can set a limit For more information see the...

Страница 54: ...network infrastructure 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 Safety Rgulation flyer WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11b standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy...

Страница 55: ... the Wireless switch on the left side of the computer The Switch wireless devices dialog box appears 2 Select Wireless LAN and click OK The Wireless Switcher button changes into Wireless LAN 3 Double click the network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears 4 Click the Advanced button The Wireless Network Connection Properties d...

Страница 56: ... Shared mode option button 10 Clear the The key is provided for me automatically option button Some information gets visible 11 Fill in the Network key The network key should be 5 digits long You can choose whatever you want 12 Click OK Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks ...

Страница 57: ... configure all these computers the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure 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 y...

Страница 58: ...coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range To communicate with an Access Point infrastructure proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless switch on the left side of the computer The Switch wireless devices dialog box appears 2 Select Wireless LAN and click OK The Wireless Switcher button in the taskbar changes into Wireless LAN 3 Right click the net...

Страница 59: ...ance 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 on changing channels see Selecting a channel The PCWA C100 has passed Wi Fi certification and complies with...

Страница 60: ...ice Manager window appears 4 Double click Network adapters The list of available network adapters appears 5 Right click ORINOCO Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and select Properties The ORINOCO Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card Properties dialog box appears 6 On the Advanced tab select 2 Channel Use default channel appears in the Value screen 7 Set the Value to the correct channel France only 10 or 11 indoor ...

Страница 61: ...nly after turning on all peripherals Connecting an external display page 61 Connecting external speakers page 64 Connecting an external microphone page 65 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 66 Connecting an i LINK device page 70 Connecting to a network LAN page 77 Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB devices are hot plug and play devices Y...

Страница 62: ...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 63: ... be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the type of computer display and projector used To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the supplied display adapter 1 into the computer s monitor connector 2 and the display cable 3 into the display adapter 2 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 4 into the display and the other e...

Страница 64: ...n connect a projector using the supplied display adapter To connect a projector proceed as follows 1 Plug the supplied display adapter 1 into the computer s monitor connector 2 and the display signal cable 3 to the display adapter 2 Plug the speaker audio cable 4 into the earphone connector 5 identified by the symbol 3 Plug the projector power cord 6 into an AC outlet ...

Страница 65: ...ternal speakers To connect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the earphone connector 2 identified by the symbol 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 ...

Страница 66: ...Your VAIO notebook contains an internal microphone It is also possible to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Страница 67: ...book with a USB hub connected to it make sure that a device is connected to the USB hub If you encounter problems booting when a USB hub is connected to your notebook unplug the hub and reboot Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse proceed as follows Plug the USB mouse cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the symbol You can connect the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series As t...

Страница 68: ...e You can connect a floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your computer Connecting the floppy disk drive To connect the floppy disk drive proceed as follows Plug the floppy disk drive cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the symbol The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up ...

Страница 69: ...ette To remove a diskette proceed as follows When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the diskette Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the diskette does not come out by pressing the eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the eject butto...

Страница 70: ... from the computer To carry your floppy disk drive when you have finished using it fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk drive Connecting a USB printer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug an optional USB printer cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the symbol on your computer and printer 2 Plug the printer 3 powe...

Страница 71: ...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 72: ...deo camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory ...

Страница 73: ... VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when the two computers are networked Connecting an external i LINK drive You can connect an external i LINK drive DVD CD RW to your notebook Next to your computer s S400 i LINK connector is a VAIO peripheral original connector The i LINK drive s original cable has a two pin plug that has to be connected into ...

Страница 74: ...sk drive proceed as follows 1 Plug the four pin end of the i LINK drive s original cable into the optical disk 1 2 Scroll the LOCK wheel 2 to lock the i LINK drive s original cable 3 Plug the two pin end of the i LINK drive s original cable 3 into the notebook s S400 i LINK connector 4 and the VAIO peripheral original connector 5 ...

Страница 75: ...If the disk does not come out when you press the eject button go to My Computer Select the drive click the right button of your mouse and select Eject If it still does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin pointed object e g a paper clip into the manual eject hole You can also connect the optical disk drive to the PC Card slot on your notebook However do not connect these drives if the ...

Страница 76: ...odes indicators are labeled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD ROM drive Any difficulties...

Страница 77: ...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 speed Your VAIO notebook does not support 1x writing speed When using a software application to burn CDs be sure t...

Страница 78: ... to the network consult your Network Administrator To connect your notebook to a LAN proceed as follows Connect the network cable 1 to the Ethernet network connector 2 on the notebook 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 ...

Страница 79: ...nd VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Bluetooth Safety Regulations flyer A Wireless LAN Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online user guides on your computer s hard drive The Sony notebook user guide hardware guide explains how to use your computer connect peripheral devices It contains a list of specifications of your computer and ac...

Страница 80: ...tures described in this manual Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your notebook Many problems have simple solutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO LINK About the computer and software My computer does not start Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power ind...

Страница 81: ...eed as follows to initialize the BIOS 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 3 Turn on the computer and press F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 4 Set the date month day year 5 Press Enter 6 Press the arrow keys to select System Time 7 Set the time hour minute second 8 Press Enter 9 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit men...

Страница 82: ...conds This turns off the power Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer My computer locks up If you suspect one application is locking your system you can try to stop it To do this press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously If you have not changed the default settings you will enter the Task Manager Select the application or process that is locking your syst...

Страница 83: ...se the Bluetooth function If the Bluetooth LED is off turn on the Wireless switch on the left side of your notebook You cannot use the Bluetooth function when the computer is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode and then slide the Wireless switch You may not be able to use the Bluetooth function if you choose the Minimum CPU performance feature in PowePanel Select another mode See the Powe...

Страница 84: ...etres Check that the Bluetooth antenna is not covered The data transfer distance can be shorter than 100 metres depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality on the operating system or the software used Try to move your notebook or to place both devices closer If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it ...

Страница 85: ...reless devices dialog box The Wireless LAN Access Point and your computer cannot communicate Check the solutions in I cannot use the Wireless LAN function Check if the power of the Access Point is turned on Check if the Access Point is displayed in the Available networks To check this click Start and then Control Panel Double click the Network Connections icon Right click the Wireless Network Conn...

Страница 86: ...tion may be too high Wait a few minutes and try access again I cannot access the Internet Check the settings of the Access Point See the manual of the Access Point Check if your computer and the Access Point are communicating Make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller The maximum communication speed is not reached The maximum communication speed is 11 Mbps but it slows dow...

Страница 87: ...at the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Adjust the brightness of the LCD The computer may be in LCD video standby mode Press any key to activate the display The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times The screen image on my external...

Страница 88: ...d according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least 1 hour before turning it on I cannot play a DVD ROM If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD ROM you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD...

Страница 89: ... Guidance in the DVD software as this might be preventing certain DVDs when it is activated On your computer the default DVD region code is 2 Do not change this setting using the Region Code Change function in Windows or using any other software applications System malfunctions originating from the user changing the DVD region code are beyond the scope of your warranty and will result in service c...

Страница 90: ...he eject button is pressed Check that the notebook is turned on The CD writing application software may be stopping the disk 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 l...

Страница 91: ...changes from the Action menu The UFD5 is recognized as drive A When I remove the Memory Stick an error message appears Insert the Memory Stick in the slot again and press Enter Wait until the active application finishes then remove the Memory Stick If the message confirms eject of the Memory Stick click OK About sound My speakers are not producing sound The built in speakers may be turned off Pres...

Страница 92: ...orrectly About the modem My internal modem does not work Check that the phone line is plugged into your computer Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct In the Phone and Modem Options dialog box Control Panel Phone and Modem Options check that your modem ...

Страница 93: ...blems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line About peripherals I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this ...

Страница 94: ...ideo device using DVgate my system displays the message Recording to DV device failed Check the power and cable connections to the DV device and try the operation again Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this error Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer ...

Страница 95: ...f 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 PC100 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMM gold leaf contacts Elec...

Страница 96: ...icity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion 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 d...

Страница 97: ...lide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover 6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side 8 Gently turn it over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 9 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 10 Remove the memory module Pull...

Страница 98: ...eyboard 12 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer Adding a memory module To add a memory module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the four screws at the bottom of your computer ...

Страница 99: ... and lift the cover 6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 8 Remove the existing memory module ...

Страница 100: ...9 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 10 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Slide the memory module into the slot Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated ...

Страница 101: ...Precautions 100 n N 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 12 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer ...

Страница 102: ...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 103: ...lace To replace a key top proceed as follows 1 Remove the wire 1 under the key top if necessary 2 Insert each side of the wire into one hook 2 3 Make sure the center of the key top is aligned with the center underneath and press the key top until it fits Enter key Space key Do not take off the key top intentionally It may malfunction Handle the key top with care your computer may be damaged if you...

Страница 104: ...er 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...

Страница 105: ...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 106: ...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 107: ...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 center out If the disc ...

Страница 108: ...pen or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced You do not nee...

Страница 109: ... 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 Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight H...

Страница 110: ...ard RAM 128 MB SDRAM on board Maximum RAM 256 MB LCD screen 10 4 XGA 1024x768 p Si TFT screen L2 cache memory 512 KB on die MPEG MPEG 2 Digital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics Intel 815EM Chipset with integrated graphic accelerator Video RAM max 11MB shared with main memory with 3D accelerator Sound capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Internal modem Built in modem V 90 K56Flex...

Страница 111: ...ne external microphone USB 1 type I or II PC Card slot i LINK IEEE1394 S400 Ethernet 10 BASE T 100 BASE TX phone line monitor connector Supplied accessories Rechargeable battery AC adapter AC power cord phone cable phone plug display adapter Service 1 year free VAIO Link Service Power source 16V DC AC100 240V Power management ENERGY STAR compliant ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface Batter...

Страница 112: ...0 at 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 35 C Wireless communication Method of communication Bluetooth Bluetooth standard version 1 1 Maximum communication speed 1 Approx 723 kbps Output Bluetooth standard Power Class1 Communication distance 2 Approx 10 100 m open space Compatible Bluetooth profile 3 Generic Access Profile Service Discovery Application Profile Serial Port Profile Dial up Networki...

Страница 113: ...ximum communication speed of the IEEE802 11b standard can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices the radio waves the operating system or the software you use 5 This can vary depending on the obstacles between the communication devices the radio waves the operating system the software you use or the surroundings walls etc 6 You can type maximum 5 letters 6...

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: ...cal 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 Color 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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