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Connecting a Printer to Your Computer .................................... 74

Before using the printer ....................................................................74
To connect a printer ...........................................................................74

Connecting an External Display .................................................. 76
Connecting External Speakers ..................................................... 78
Connecting an External Microphone .......................................... 79
Connecting an i.LINK®-compatible Device .............................. 80
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...................... 81

About Your Software ........................................................83

MovieShaker™ ............................................................................... 83

Importing Images and Sound Clips ................................................83
Create a Movie using Shaker............................................................84
Editing Clips and Scenes...................................................................85
Saving a Movie ...................................................................................86

PictureGear™ ................................................................................. 87

Managing Your Pictures ...................................................................87
Creating a Photo Album ...................................................................87
Using Panorama Maker ....................................................................88
Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG .........................88

Getting Help.......................................................................89

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 91

Power Management...........................................................................98

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs.................... 99

Using the System Recovery CD(s)...................................................99
Using the Application Recovery CD(s).........................................101

Replacing a Keycap ..................................................................... 102

To replace a keycap..........................................................................102

Adding Memory .......................................................................... 103
On handling the display filter.................................................... 108
Specifications ................................................................................ 109

Index .................................................................................113

Содержание VAIO PCG-XG28

Страница 1: ...VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG XG28 PCG XG28K PCG XG29 PCG XG29K ...

Страница 2: ...ions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation 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 e...

Страница 3: ...ctuer l installation de fil modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à cet effet Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne téléphonique n ait été débranché de l interface réseau Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez le...

Страница 4: ...CC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with non compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This e...

Страница 5: ...d possible provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless su...

Страница 6: ...on Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combinati...

Страница 7: ...urnisseur L entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d énergie électrique des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d eau métalliqu...

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Страница 9: ... Front 8 Left 9 Right 10 Back 10 Bottom 11 Connecting a Power Source 12 Using the AC Adapter 12 Notes on the AC Adapter 13 Using Battery Power 13 Starting Your Computer 19 Shutting Down Your Computer 20 Closing the Front Panel 21 Handling the LCD Screen 22 Using the Keyboard 23 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key 25 Indicators 26 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key 27 Using the ...

Страница 10: ...n Devices 50 Using Power Saving Modes 52 Normal Mode 52 System Idle Mode 52 System Suspend Mode 53 System Hibernation Mode 53 Using a Second Battery Pack 54 Using the Weight Saver 57 Connecting Peripheral Devices 59 Connecting a Phone Line 60 Connecting the Mini Docking Station 61 Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking Station 66 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard 67 Connecting a Floppy Di...

Страница 11: ...es and Sound Clips 83 Create a Movie using Shaker 84 Editing Clips and Scenes 85 Saving a Movie 86 PictureGear 87 Managing Your Pictures 87 Creating a Photo Album 87 Using Panorama Maker 88 Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 88 Getting Help 89 Troubleshooting 91 Power Management 98 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 99 Using the System Recovery CD s 99 Using the Application Rec...

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Страница 13: ...he rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Sony audio and video quality A high resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Microsoft Windows Operating System Your system includes Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional Communications Access popular online services send and r...

Страница 14: ...t also includes product specifications Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions the most up to date information on using your computer and software information The Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Getting Started Windows 2000 Professional Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Main unit Floppy disk drive FDD Power cord DVD ROM driv...

Страница 15: ...packing Your VAIO Notebook Software CDs Microsoft Word 2000 Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s Other Setting up your VAIO Notebook poster Packet containing special product offers ...

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Страница 17: ...portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in Some specially configured models come with a CD RW drive instead of a DVD ROM drive Computer ...

Страница 18: ...play also Lighting 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 comfortabl...

Страница 19: ...tion cables Your computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect ...

Страница 20: ...Display screen pages 21 27 Battery 1 and 2 indicators pages 15 26 Keyboard page 23 Hard disk drive indicator page 26 Speakers pages 27 94 95 Num Lock indicator page 26 Internal microphone Caps Lock indicator page 26 Touchpad page 29 Scroll Lock indicator page 26 Left right buttons page 29 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 ...

Страница 21: ...Locating the Controls and Connectors Left PC card slots page 40 Battery bay page 13 i LINK S400 connector page 80 Phone line jack page 60 PCG XG29 PCG XG29K PCG XG28 PCG XG28K 1 3 2 4 ...

Страница 22: ...or page 79 Multipurpose drive bay pages 30 54 Headphone connector page 78 Jog Dial control page 45 Intercooler flap Infrared port connector page 50 USB connector page 81 Docking Floppy disk drive connector DC In connector page 12 Monitor connector page 76 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 4 2 5 3 ...

Страница 23: ...r Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine Intercooler flap lever Multipurpose drive bay RELEASE lever 1 2 ...

Страница 24: ...as a power source Using the AC Adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet LCD lock lever Power cord supplied AC adapter supplied DC In Notebook ...

Страница 25: ...puter 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 AC adapter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power The second battery pack inserts into the drive bay on the right side of the computer See Using Power Saving Modes o...

Страница 26: ...y bay until it clicks While attaching the Mini Docking Station to your computer do not insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with the Mini Docking Station attached may cause the Mini Docking Station to disconnect from the computer Label side facing down Battery pack supplied ...

Страница 27: ...nformation in the online manual Customizing Your V AIO Notebook There are two battery indicator lights on the computer Battery Indicator Meaning 1 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the left side of the computer 2 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the drive bay on the right side of the computer Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using ba...

Страница 28: ...ery 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 See Using Power Saving Modes on page 52 The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light i...

Страница 29: ... 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 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 extend...

Страница 30: ...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 need to discharge the battery before recharging If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery ...

Страница 31: ...green power indicator light turns on 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To decrease the brightness press Fn F5 and then the down or left arrow key To increase the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer turns off LCD lock lever Power button Power indicator ...

Страница 32: ...er To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above close all software in use remove the PC cards if inserted disconnect any USB devices end any Infrared Communication devices Then restart the computer If the previous steps do not work see M...

Страница 33: ...u will leave fingerprints on the LCD screen Use the supplied filter cleaner to wipe the LCD screen See Notes on Use for more information To close the intercooler flap The bottom part of the computer does not close automatically To close the intercooler flap grasp both sides of the flap while sliding the levers with your thumbs clip Intercooler flap lever ...

Страница 34: ...roduce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LC...

Страница 35: ... place and push down gently until it clicks into place If the Enter key Space key or Shift key comes off see Replacing a Keycap on page 102 Do not take off the keycaps intentionally or push excessively when replacing them as this may cause the unit to malfunction Escape Key Function keys Print Screen key Shift key Ctrl key Fn key Windows 98 key Applications key Navigation keys Numeric keyboard Cor...

Страница 36: ...snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a ...

Страница 37: ...hen Files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Dis...

Страница 38: ...d disk Lights when data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on Light On Off Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when...

Страница 39: ...nsity press Fn F5 and then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Fn F7 Switch to the external display LCD Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Fn F8 Toggles through the external display connected to an optional Mini Docking Station PCGA PSX1 and the LCD Fn F12 System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level ...

Страница 40: ...he optical disc Fn S System Idle Puts the system into System Idle mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key You can carry out these functions using the Jog Dial control See Using the Jog Dial Control on page 45 for more information Some functions are not available until Windows launches Combinations Feature Function ...

Страница 41: ...enu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features such as clicking both ...

Страница 42: ...s in power saving mode as a malfunction may result In Windows 98 models you can also connect the floppy disk drive while in power saving mode To use as an external drive Connect the floppy disk drive to the computer using the floppy disk drive cable supplied with the VAIO logo facing up Align the logo on the cable with the slot connection and insert the connector straight into the slot Floppy disk...

Страница 43: ... floppy disk drive into the multipurpose drive bay with the VAIO logo facing up Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks into place To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Windows 2000 models only You can insert a floppy disk even if the LED indicator is on Floppy disk d...

Страница 44: ...heat sources To remove the floppy disk drive Windows 98 models When the computer is off skip steps 1 and 3 1 Right click the PowerPanel icon in the task tray and choose Remove multi purpose bay device IDE when using an internal drive When using an external drive choose Remove external FDD instead 2 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow and slide the dr...

Страница 45: ...sk tray 2 The Unplug or Eject dialog box appears 3 In the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box select the appropriate option and then click Stop 4 Confirm the device and click OK 5 A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed from the system 6 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow and then unplug the floppy disk drive from t...

Страница 46: ...g Dial control to PowerPanel and then press the Jog Dial control The PowerPanel window appears 2 Rotate the Jog Dial control to Multipurpose drive bay and then press the Jog Dial control To remove an external floppy disk drive select External floppy disk drive and then press the Jog Dial control The Device Swapping window appears Remove the drive and click OK Note If your computer is turned off yo...

Страница 47: ...h can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place Some specifically configured models come with a CD RW drive instead of a DVD ROM drive When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot insert a disc See Controlling Power Management in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO No...

Страница 48: ...b fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your DVD ROM drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator light turns off then press the Eject button to remove the disc When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot remove a disc See Controlling Power Management in the online manual Customizing ...

Страница 49: ...ut Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth To remove the DVD ROM drive Windows 98 models When the computer is off skip steps 1 and 3 1 Right click the AC Power icon in the task tray and choose Remove multipurpose drive bay device IDE The message screen appears 2 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow and slide the DVD ROM drive out of the ...

Страница 50: ... box select the appropriate option and then click Stop 4 Confirm the device and click OK 5 A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed from the system 6 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow and then unplug the DVD ROM drive from the computer If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions ...

Страница 51: ...e PowerPanel window appears 2 Rotate the Jog Dial control to Multipurpose drive bay and then press the Jog Dial control To insert the DVD drive You do not need to shut down the computer to insert the DVD ROM drive into the multipurpose drive bay You can also insert the DVD ROM drive while the computer is in power saving mode Note If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instr...

Страница 52: ...are compatible with Card Bus Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook manual for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager...

Страница 53: ...both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the front label facing up Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector The RELEASE button comes out Push down the RELEASE button toward the display panel PC card ...

Страница 54: ...click OK 5 Press the RELEASE button to remove the PC card Insert the PC card slot protector back into the empty slot Do not force a card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on use For some PC cards if you alternat...

Страница 55: ... the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box select the appropriate option and then click Stop 4 Confirm the device and click OK 5 A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed from the system 6 Press the PC card RELEASE button to remove the PC card If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions ...

Страница 56: ...K Windows 2000 models 1 Double click in the system task tray 2 The Unplug or Eject dialog box appears 3 In the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box select the appropriate device and then click Stop 4 Confirm the device and click OK 5 A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed from the system 6 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of t...

Страница 57: ...u to open an application folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial control In addition when you press the Jog Dial control you can turn on your computer automatically and start the selected application or document and if the document you select is a script file you can execute a complex task such as connecting to the Internet and downloading your e mail to you...

Страница 58: ... on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode 1 Turn the Jog Dial control to select the item you want then press the Jog Dial control The window switches to the guide mode and shows the Jog Dial s function 2 Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function 3 To select another item switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1 Guide mode The Jog Dial control window is in the gu...

Страница 59: ... described below Some software does not support these functions Action Description Maximize Window Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size of the active window Press again to return to normal window size Minimize Window Press the Jog Dial control button to minimize the size of the active window Press again to return to normal window size Finish Window Press the Jog Dial control butt...

Страница 60: ...ion at a specific time The timer can start applications even when the computer is in System Hibernation mode i LINK Interface Your computer comes equipped with an i LINK port The port is a digital interface IEEE1394 for high speed communication By using your computer a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other compatible camera that supports the i LINK interface you can easily create and edit your ...

Страница 61: ...at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other end and VMC IL4408A a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http www sonydirect com notebookaccessories or by calling 1 877 244 9995 toll free When you use Smart Connect to connect two...

Страница 62: ...ocated on the left side You can use this port to communicate with other infrared equipped devices with compatible protocols such as a digital still camera or other computers To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line ...

Страница 63: ...e Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if the infrared device is detected If the two devices are too far apart or too close together data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other object Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infra...

Страница 64: ...nagement setting you select 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 System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief period The hard disk and video display enter a low power state and the CPU clock and proces...

Страница 65: ...vate System Hibernation mode Press Fn F12 The Computer Standby message screen appears and then the computer enters System Hibernation mode You can also use the PowerPanel utility or the Jog Dial control to enter System Hibernation mode To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state Time to return to normal mode System Idle requ...

Страница 66: ...g the battery indicator lights To insert a second battery pack 1 If another device is in the multipurpose drive bay remove the device See To remove the DVD ROM drive Windows 98 models on page 37 2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose drive bay If the battery is being used the battery 2 indicator light turns on 3 Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack Insert ...

Страница 67: ...ck on page 15 for more information To remove the second battery pack 1 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the battery pack slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow See also To remove the floppy disk drive Windows 98 models on page 32 Battery pack Weight saver 1 2 Second battery pack optional Battery indicators Battery pac...

Страница 68: ...ch two battery packs you can remove either of them without shutting down the computer When removing one battery pack make sure that the other battery pack s indicator is on If the indicator of the battery pack you are going to remove is on right click in the task tray and switch it in the Select the battery pack in use window ...

Страница 69: ...Weight Saver 1 If another device is in the multipurpose drive bay remove the device 2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks To remove the Weight Saver To remove the weight saver slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 1 2 Multipurpose drive bay Weight Saver ...

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Страница 71: ...rinter page 74 External display page 76 External speakers page 78 External microphone page 79 i LINK compatible device page 80 Universal Serial Bus USB device page 81 Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals You can select a country mode from the modem property window but you should only use US mode Using other country modes...

Страница 72: ...IO notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Phone...

Страница 73: ... Windows 2000 models you must wait for the IN USE indicator to light before using a connected peripheral device S400 DC IN S VIDEO Mouse Keyboard VIDEO OPTICAL OUT Monitor CONTROL A1 LINE OUT SERIAL CONTROL A1 switch LINE IN Serial USB Parallel printer IN USE indicator DC IN indicator RELEASE lever UNDOCK button Docking connector Tabs 8 6 5 2 4 7 3 7 13 9 10 12 14 11 1 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 ...

Страница 74: ... to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the Mini Docking Station Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an electrical outlet The DC IN indicator lights on Use the specified AC adapter for the power rating of the Mini Docking Station Floppy disk drive connector PC card slot AC adapter supplied Power cord ...

Страница 75: ...n the back of your computer When a charged battery is inserted in your computer you can attach and detach the Mini Docking Station without turning off the computer 1 Open the cover of your computer 2 Attach the left side tab of the Mini Docking Station to the left side hollow of your computer Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicks Docking FDD connector ...

Страница 76: ...mputer When the computer is in System Hibernation mode System Suspend mode or off skip step 1 If the computer is in System Idle mode switch to Normal mode and then follow the steps below 1 Press the UNDOCK button on the Mini Docking Station or click REMOVE on the Start menu Do not lift or move the computer by holding only the Mini Docking Station as the Mini Docking Station may be removed from the...

Страница 77: ...ght side of your computer and release the right tab 3 Release the left tab When the Mini Docking Station is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery The Mini Docking Station may be removed from the computer Do not remove the Mini Docking Station when the IN USE indicator is lit RELEASE lever ...

Страница 78: ... connections Turn on the peripheral devices before turning on your computer If you are using a printer that does not support Windows 98 it may not function properly You can connect a printer while the floppy disk drive is in use When using a USB printer connect it to the USB connector of your computer or of the Mini Docking Station See the manual that came with your printer for more information on...

Страница 79: ...ouse or Keyboard You can connect a USB or PS 2 style mouse or keyboard Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the facing up USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is on USB Mouse USB Keyboard PS 2 Mouse PS 2 Keyboard ...

Страница 80: ...orts to connect a mouse and keyboard at the same time See Using the Keyboard on page 23 for more information on using the keyboard See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use Before you connect or disconnect the PS 2 mouse or keyboard turn off the computer Do not connect or disconnect the PS 2 device keyboard or mouse when the computer is on as...

Страница 81: ... connect it without turning off your computer To connect a floppy disk drive Plug the cable firmly into the connector with the VAIO logo facing up and both of the alignment posts in the guide holes When you connect the floppy disk drive to the floppy disk drive connector of the Mini Docking Station you cannot use the PRINTER connector of the floppy disk drive cable Floppy disk drive cable supplied...

Страница 82: ... CONTROL A1 connector you can play a CD disc create your own CD database or edit an MD disc To use the CONTROL A1 connector on the Mini Docking Station switch the SERIAL CONTROL A1 switch to CONTROL A1 CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1 Use monaural mini plug cables shorter than 2 meters with no resistance MD deck CD player To OPTICAL OUT To Digital In To CONTROL A1 To Digital Out Optical Digital cable Mona...

Страница 83: ... click YAMAHA DS XG Audio Config 3 Select Digital Output and click ON All Sources Analog out is muted 4 Click OK To connect a CD player an active speaker or an amplifier Connect a CD player an active speaker or an amplifier to the LINE IN or LINE OUT connector of the Mini Docking Station to play a CD disc and experience higher quality audio Active speaker amplifier etc CD player etc Mini Docking S...

Страница 84: ...ce that does not support Dolby Digital otherwise the speakers or your hearing may be damaged by the increased volume Switch the Digital output to PCM when you play DVDs that support linear PCM recording on the Mini Docking Station You can experience Dolby Digital or PCM sound from the OPTICAL OUT connector To Optical Out To Video To S Video To Video connector Optical digital Video cable optional D...

Страница 85: ...to external input You also need to set up the TV configuration system See To select the display in the Customizing Your V AIO Notebook manual for more information Unplug the connecting cable from the MONITOR connector Mini Docking Station TV To OPTICAL TO S VIDEO Video cable optional Optical digital cable To S Video Input To Digital IN OUT Power To Headphone ...

Страница 86: ...ame with your printer for more information You need to set up the printer s port See I cannot print on page 98 for more information about setting up the printer ports To connect a printer Plug the floppy disk drive cable to the docking FDD connector on your computer Then connect the printer cable supplied with the printer to the PRINTER connector of the floppy disk drive cable Printer Power cord P...

Страница 87: ...nections Turn on the peripheral devices before turning on your computer If you are using a printer that does not support Windows 98 PCG XG28 PCG XG29 or Windows 2000 PCG XG28K PCG XG29K it may not function properly You can connect a printer while the floppy disk drive is in use When using a USB printer connect it to the USB connector of your computer or of the USB connector of the Mini Docking Sta...

Страница 88: ...n page 79 for details on connecting external speakers and an external microphone Turn off your computer and all peripherals and disconnect the AC adapter and power cord from the AC outlet before making connections Connect the power cord after connecting all peripherals Turn on your computer after turning on the power of all peripherals When you connect an external display you may not be able to di...

Страница 89: ...es Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode in the Customizing Your V AIO Notebook manual for more information See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use To Press Result Switch to an external display Fn F7 Toggles among the LCD the external display connected to the Monitor connector and both the LCD and external displ...

Страница 90: ...ore connecting the cables Connect all the cables before plugging in the power cord Turn on the peripheral devices power then turn on your computer Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes See the manual that came with your...

Страница 91: ...his connector Shut down the computer and all peripheral devices before connecting the cables Connect all the cables before plugging in the power cord Turn on the peripheral devices power then turn on your computer Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone See the manual that came with your microphone for more informa...

Страница 92: ...upply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with the computer The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that came with your software for mor...

Страница 93: ...You can use the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 with this computer The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer Therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and use to USB device USB USB connecting cable optional ...

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Страница 95: ...ps motion pictures can be combined with special effects still images pictures and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray Main Window Clip tray Working Panel Product tray Editing trays Help Trash ...

Страница 96: ... to create a 30 second scene 1 Click the Shake tab 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray 3 Click A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray 4 To preview switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray ...

Страница 97: ...Panel 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel 4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips scenes Working Panel To preview an Effect click on the clip in the Working panel monitor Your clip displays with the new effect on the Effect tray monitor Sound ...

Страница 98: ...etails on saving movies 2 Click Export 3 Select the format in which you want the document to be saved 4 Click Next 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved 6 Name the file 7 Click Save Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Save movie as DV Digital Video takes the longest and Quick Save is the fastest ...

Страница 99: ... and browse to locate your pictures 2 Select the pictures you want to have in a collection 3 From Collection menu select Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click okay Creating a Photo Album 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album 2 From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 3 Choose the type of Album you want and click Okay 4 Now add more pictures frame...

Страница 100: ...ou want to use 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker 4 Select the correct lens and click Okay If 35mm lens is selected the prompt does not appear to select a different lens click the lens icon 5 Click the panoramic icon near the bottom of the window 6 Click Full Stitch Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 1 Select the MPEG file 2 From the Movie Sound menu select Scene break down 3...

Страница 101: ...ook The electronic document contains additional information on customizing your computer You can access this guide from the Windows Start menu by selecting Help Center Step 1 Documentation 4 Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access the online help...

Страница 102: ...pics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or your fax software 7 Calling Sony Customer Support You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of...

Страница 103: ...you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer Take the battery pack off the computer unplug the power cord and ...

Страница 104: ...nfirm that Windows starts properly If Windows still does not start follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS If the floppy disk drive is empty follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 2 Turn off the computer and then turn it on again 3 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu scre...

Страница 105: ...ed The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the display The display mode may be in external display mode Press Fn while pressing F7 several times The window I have just closed continues to appear on my LCD Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your exte...

Страница 106: ...ni Docking Station while a music CD is playing in the DVD ROM CD RW drive Click the Start button and choose Control Panel Double click YAMAHA DS XG Audio Config Digital Output Confirm that ON All Sources analog out is muted is checked If this is checked the computer does not output sound I cannot play a CD DVD Make sure the drive is inserted correctly Make sure the label of the disc is facing up I...

Страница 107: ...te is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive My speakers have no sound If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers You can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial control If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 and then press or to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial control to control the volume If your computer is powered ...

Страница 108: ...e following Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line a...

Страница 109: ...o the double click action My computer does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Shut Down command does not work properly follow these steps Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete If this does not work press the power button and hol...

Страница 110: ...vices connected to the Mini Docking Station do not work Use the i LINK connector of the computer The i LINK compatible devices connected to the computer do not work The message There are no Digital Video devices connected to this computer or the power is off appears Unplug the i LINK cable and plug it again Power Management The operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as sy...

Страница 111: ...he software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software Operating System Only restores the Windows operating system the notebook utility programs and the device drivers that shipped with your computer If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD ...

Страница 112: ...he Exit menu 4 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The com...

Страница 113: ... To use the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the DVD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen inst...

Страница 114: ...the keycaps in their original place and gently push down until they click To replace a keycap Enter Key Shift key and Space key Do not use force to remove the keycaps as this may result in a malfunction Do not push too hard on the keycaps when placing them projections spring projections Push down projections projections spring Push down ...

Страница 115: ...le materials that produce or hold static electricity 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 for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store th...

Страница 116: ...o install a memory module To install a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down Then unscrew the screw at the bottom of your computer Unscrew the screw with a screwdriver of a proper size 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module i...

Страница 117: ...d toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side by releasing the four tabs then gently lean it over the display Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging stopper Tabs Cable ...

Страница 118: ... 8 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when replacing the keyboard 9 Close the computer cover and tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 1 Slide the memory module into the slot 2 Press the module into place until it clicks ...

Страница 119: ... Click the Start button point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 3 Click the About This Computer tab to view the system memory If the additional memory is not shown repeat steps 1 9 of To install a memory module on page 104 ...

Страница 120: ...isplay filter with the filter cleaner You can also use commercially available cleaners Do not use solvents such as alcohol or thinner as they may cause damage to the surface of the display filter When using other chemical solvents read the instructions thoroughly Insert the bottom of the display filter into the groove at the bottom of the display as illustrated below Insert the display filter so t...

Страница 121: ...e Drive Removable 3 5 1 44 MB DVD ROM Drive Reads CD data from 10 3X to 24X variable transfer rate Reads DVD data from 1 7X to 8X variable transfer rate Laser Diode Properties DVD ROM drive wave length 780 nm and 650 nm laser output 77 5µW CD RW drive wave length 780 nm laser output 0 112mW Modem 56K V 90 compatible data fax modem Infrared Supports 4 Mbps 1 1 Mbps and 115 kbps IrDA Standard Hot sw...

Страница 122: ...ards Supplied Accessories Floppy disk drive Rechargeable battery AC adapter and power cord Weight Saver FDD cable DVD ROM drive Power Requirements 65 watts maximum 19 5V DC AC 100 240V Power Management Energy Star compliant Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Battery Lithium ion supports dual battery operation Dimensions 11 9 w x 1 8 h x 9 9 d 303 x 45 x 250 7mm 12 1 w x 1 8 h x 10 3 d...

Страница 123: ...service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed Height measured at thickest point Thinnest height is 39 mm 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 ROM drive in your VAIO Notebook Region code indicators such as a 1 or ALL are labeled on so...

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Страница 125: ...kers 27 buttons Eject 35 36 left 8 right 8 Start 20 Start Windows 98 20 C cables phone 8 power cord 12 canceling commands 24 Caps Lock 8 indicator light 26 CD ROMs cleaning 37 handling 37 charge status indicator light 15 charging battery packs 15 55 choosing power source 13 cleaning CD ROMs and DVD ROMs 37 coin operated telephones 60 computer 89 handling 7 lithium ion battery v setting up 8 starti...

Страница 126: ...sk 40 DVD ROM discs ejecting 36 inserting 35 DVD ROM drive closing tray 36 opening tray 35 using 35 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 94 DVD ROMs cleaning 37 handling 37 E Eject button 32 35 36 ejecting battery packs 55 diskettes 32 DVD ROM discs 36 electronic documentation 89 ergonomic considerations 5 Escape key 24 external devices display 77 See also monitor speakers 27 78 F faxes laws governi...

Страница 127: ...yboard 24 connector 8 L LCD lock lever 19 selecting to display output 77 troubleshooting 93 LCD screen handling 22 left button 8 lever LCD 19 weight saver release 55 Line In 9 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal v safety precautions v loading battery pack 13 M maintenance 11 Media Bar 94 Memory adding 103 microphone 10 connecting 79 troubleshooting 96 Mini Docking St...

Страница 128: ... sources 13 connecting 12 Print Screen key 24 printer connector 66 Printer connector 66 R radio interference iv rechargeable battery packs 12 13 recharging battery packs 15 Recovery CD 101 regulatory information iv removing battery packs 17 diskettes 32 floppy disk drive 32 Mini Docking Station 64 replacing battery packs 54 restoring data 101 right button 8 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock 8 indicator...

Страница 129: ...port support options 89 touchpad 8 29 troubleshooting 91 startup 20 91 turning on computer 19 TV interference iv U USB connector 10 V VAIO Action Setup 45 Video Standby mode 28 W weight saver attaching 54 Windows 98 Control Panel 51 Explorer 25 Find window 25 help 25 key 24 key combinations 25 Start button 20 taskbar 20 93 ...

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