Sony PCG-9566, User Manual

Page 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G F X 2 0 9 K ...

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Page 3: ...es 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 proprietors can participate voluntarily The tar...

Page 4: ...t covered by the guarantee To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO notebook to rain or moisture Avoid using the modem during a 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 Ce...

Page 5: ... 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 CD RW DVD ROM disk The use of the optical instruments supplied with your notebook will cause eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to eyes do not attempt any disassembling process For servicing ref...

Page 6: ...ith EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use in following areas residential commercial and light industrial This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 metres 9 8 feet The CD RW DVD ROM drive is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repair and mai...

Page 7: ...er Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Keep away from children Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery For changing this battery please contact VAIO Link http www vaio link com In some areas th...

Page 8: ... advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy the speakers to listen to audio and video CDs Interconnectivity Your computer has Ethernet and i LINK functionalities i LINK is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data Windows Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Communications Access popular on...

Page 9: ...add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting Help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips Precautions provides facts and advice about using your notebook Specifications provides details on your computer drivers and accessories 2 Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the Sony applications About the Softwar...

Page 10: ...re items should be in the box 1 main unit 5 rechargeable battery pack 9 phone plug country specific 2 product recovery CD ROMs 6 removable floppy disk drive installed at factory 10 phone cable 3 documentation pack 7 weight saver 11 power cord 4 AC adapter 8 video cable 12 CD RW DVD ROM drive ...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...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 Make sure the display screen is at eye level or sl...

Page 13: ...ow to use your computer s internal and external devices Locating controls and connectors Right Phone cable and connectors are TNV Telecommunications Network Voltage according to EN60950 1 PPK buttons page 51 3 CD RW DVD ROM drive page 36 2 power button page 27 4 multi purpose bay for weight saver or floppy disk drive page 40 page 41 ...

Page 14: ...rd hazardous voltage according to EN 60950 All other connectors for this notebook are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN 60950 1 TV Out connector page 61 4 i LINK connector page 72 2 microphone connector page 65 5 PC Card slots page 44 3 headphone connector page 64 6 battery bay page 18 ...

Page 15: ...4 5 left right buttons page 35 9 Num Lock indicator page 32 2 speakers page 34 6 power indicator page 32 10 Caps Lock indicator page 32 3 keyboard page 30 7 battery 1 and 2 indicators page 32 11 Scroll Lock indicator page 32 4 touchpad page 35 8 hard disk drive indicator page 32 ...

Page 16: ...ot located near the USB connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on 1 phone line jack page 50 5 monitor connector page 59 2 USB connector page 67 6 ethernet connector page 73 3 serial connector page 69 7 USB connector page 67 4 printer page 69 8 DC In page 18 ...

Page 17: ...Sony notebook user guide Using your notebook 17 n N Bottom 1 port replicator connector cover page 55 2 release lever page 55 3 tilt stands page 11 ...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...e battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Inserting the battery pack To insert the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Insert the battery pack with the label facing down into the battery bay on the left side of the computer 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks When the computer is directly connected to ...

Page 20: ...blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately three hours for the PCG FX209K To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour There are two battery indicator lights on the computer 1 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the left side of the computer 2 Indicat...

Page 21: ...arging 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 For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode when battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery pow...

Page 22: ... as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Open the cover of the battery bay 3 Pull out the battery pack 4 Close the cover of the battery bay You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode ...

Page 23: ... battery pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85 percent full You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights Inserting the second battery pack To insert a second battery pack proceed as follows 1 If the floppy disk drive is in the multi purpose bay 1 remove the device 2 Insert the battery pack 2 into the multi purpose bay The batte...

Page 24: ...to lock it If you attach two battery packs you can remove one of them without shutting down the computer When removing one battery pack make sure that the other battery pack indicator is on If the indicator of the battery pack your are going to remove is on right click the battery icon on the taskbar and click the switch discharge battery menu ...

Page 25: ...ttery pack To charge the second battery pack proceed as follows 1 Keep the battery pack 1 3 in the computer while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator 2 flashes while the battery is charging 2 When the battery indicator stops flashing the battery is fully charged ...

Page 26: ... the second battery pack proceed as follows 1 Slide the eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver in the direction of arrow 1 2 Slide the release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 3 Remove the weight saver 4 Pull out the battery pack 5 Reinsert the weight saver ...

Page 27: ...ess the power button 2 of the computer until the green power indicator 3 light turns on 3 If necessary press Fn F5 to adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To increase the brightness use the up or right arrow keys To decrease use the down or left arrow keys Fn F5 is only possible once you are in Windows If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will turn of...

Page 28: ...ripheral connected to your computer Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents If you are unable to shut down your computer Close all software in use Remove the PC Cards if inserted To do so double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Then press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to ...

Page 29: ...antee Protect your investment See the Guarantee sheet for the terms and conditions and refer to your Customer Service Guide for more information To register your Sony Notebook proceed as follows 1 Click on the Welcome button on your desktop 2 Click Next 3 Click Internet 4 Fill in your Registration card fields 5 Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send 6 Click OK You must connect your p...

Page 30: ...ook 30 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 Keys Descriptions Escape key 1 The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands ...

Page 31: ...on Numeric keypad area 7 Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light illuminates Operator keys 8 11 12 Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and...

Page 32: ...art menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is equivalent to selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Displays the System Properties window This is equivalent to double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel In...

Page 33: ...s on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the letters appear in lowercase as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Scroll Lock Turns on when the scre...

Page 34: ...volume Adjusts the built in speaker 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 light 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 conne...

Page 35: ...e pointer 2 on an item or object click Press the left button 3 once double click Press the left button twice right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally...

Page 36: ...omputer is equipped with a CD RW DVD ROM drive To insert a disk proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the Eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a CD ROM DVD ROM disk in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disk clicks into place ...

Page 37: ...button go to Windows Explorer Select the drive click the right button of your mouse and select Eject If it still doesn t work turn off the computer and insert a thin pointed object into the manual eject hole To achieve optimum performance when playing DVD ROM disks you should use the following recommendations You can play DVDs using a DVD ROM drive and the WinDVD software See the help file in the ...

Page 38: ...DVD ROM drive Any troubles caused by changing the region code settings of the DVD ROM drive are out of warranty When a DVD video disk is inserted in the DVD ROM drive you cannot toggle between LCD and TV by pressing Fn F8 When a TV is connected a part of the video screen will not appear with the factory settings Adjust the display resolution to 640x480 Using the CD RW function Your computer is equ...

Page 39: ...writing data to a disk Memory resident disk utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disk For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 4x speed as DirectCD and Easy CD Creator are preset to that speed Your notebook does not support 1x writing speed If you use CD RW or CD R writing software other than DirectCD use PowerPanel to s...

Page 40: ... 1 If another device is in the multi purpose bay remove the device 2 Pull out the guide 1 of the weight saver and slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow 2 until it clicks To remove the weight saver proceed as follows 1 Slide the eject lever of the weight saver in the direction of arrow 1 2 Slide the release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 ...

Page 41: ...uter is equipped with an internal removable floppy disk drive Inserting the floppy disk drive Inserting a diskette To insert a diskette proceed as follows 1 Hold the diskette 1 with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the floppy disk drive 2 until it clicks into place ...

Page 42: ...n N Removing a diskette To remove a diskette proceed as follows 1 Wait untill the LED indicator 1 turns off 2 Press the eject button 2 to remove the diskette Do not press the Eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost ...

Page 43: ...f the arrow 3 Slide the drive 2 out of the multi purpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver Re inserting the floppy disk drive To re insert the floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 If another device is in the multipurpose bay 1 remove the device 3 Insert the floppy disk drive 2 into the multi purpose bay with the metallic part up 4 Continue pushing the drive into the bay until...

Page 44: ...ard slots 1 2 PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Push the Release button The Release button pops out 2 Push the Release button The PC Card slot comes out 3 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot front label facing up ...

Page 45: ...ard You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage...

Page 46: ...tton to eject the card 10 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 11 If the PC Card release button is still out push the PC Card release button in the notebook If you unplug the PC Card from the computer when this is still turned on your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save before Before you remove the PC Card click the PC Card icon in the taskbar and close the card Close...

Page 47: ...era recorder or a digital still camera Before using Memory Sticks you should back up important data To avoid damaging data Do not remove a Memory Stick or turn off the power while the access light is on Do not use Memory Sticks in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Do not attach labels ot...

Page 48: ...e PC Card adapter into the connector 3 on your computer label facing up and push it gently 6 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 When your Memory Stick is detected the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar Hold the Memory Stick wi...

Page 49: ...n the Stop a Hardware device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK You get the message that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close 8 Press the PC Card release button so that it pops out 9 Push the PC Card release button to eject the card 10 Gently grasp the card and pull it out Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out u...

Page 50: ...you to plug the phone line into the wall jack We recommend you to use the supplied plug because the usage of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other connected de...

Page 51: ...bination with 3 keys on your keyboard Shift Ctrl or Alt When your computer is off press a PPK and the system will be powered and launch the appropriate application The factory settings for the buttons are P1 opens the Club VAIO Website P2 opens your e mail application Outlook Express P3 puts your machine in Standby mode Sleep The factory settings for the PPK buttons in combination with other keys ...

Page 52: ... battery charge drops below 7 percent regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls to 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 sav...

Page 53: ...n Hibernate Using Hibernate mode The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode proceed as follows Press Fn F12 Or Use the PowerPanel utility 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 ...

Page 54: ... the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals Connecting a port replicator page 55 Connecting an external display page 59 Connecting external speakers page 64 Connecting an external microphone page 65 Connecting an external mouse or keyboard page 66 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB mouse page 67 Connecting a printer page 68 Connect...

Page 55: ...display All connectors are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950 The port replicator can be powered only with the AC adapter supplied with your notebook Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions 1 serial connector page 69 5 3 USB ports page 67 page 68 2 parallel port page 69 6 mouse keyboard connector page 66 3 monitor co...

Page 56: ...he port replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all peripherals 2 On the bottom of the computer lift the port replicator port cover 3 Attach the bottom of the computer to the port replicator connector until it clicks ...

Page 57: ...ator light turns green 7 Turn on the computer When you use the port replicator for the first time the installation of the network drivers starts automatically When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with the attached port replicator may cause a temporary loss of power You do not need to use the floppy ...

Page 58: ...port replicator 1 to disengage the computer from the port replicator 3 Lift the computer away from the port replicator 4 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your computer It is extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after removing your computer from the port replicator If the cover is left open dirt may get inside and damage the computer To disconne...

Page 59: ... cord before connecting the external display Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up a virtual desktop Connecting a computer display To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable...

Page 60: ...ia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone To connect a multimedia computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 in the monitor connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug the speaker cable 3 in the headphone connector 4 on the computer 3 Plug the microphone cable 5 in the microphone connector 6 on the computer ...

Page 61: ...f the audio video cable 1 into the TV Out connector 2 yellow and the other end into the TV 2 Plug one end of the sound cable 3 into the headphone connector 4 and the other end into the TV 3 Plug the power cord of the TV 5 into an AC outlet 4 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 5 Set up the TV configuration system ...

Page 62: ...ion 1 Eject your DVD from your computer 2 Once the DVD is ejected toggle between your LCD and your TV with the combination Fn F8 Your image displays now on both LCD and TV Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software If the display resolution of your computer is more than 800 x 600 dots a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV The hidden area on your TV can be seen by moving the cursor...

Page 63: ...e audio cable 3 not supplied into the earphone connector 4 identified by the symbol 3 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors of the projector 5 4 Connect the power cord 6 of the projector into an AC outlet You may not be able to display the computers s LCD and the external display together depending on the types of computer display and projector used You can toggle the o...

Page 64: ...nnect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the earphone connector 2 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the external speaker 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place diskettes on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes ...

Page 65: ...hone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows 1 Locate the microphone connector identified by the symbol 2 Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 66: ...interface PS 2 keyboard and mouse is not supported Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or the keyboard turn off the computer The mouse keyboard connector requires a PS 2 style plug or adapter To connect an external mouse or keyboard proceed as follows 1 Locate the mouse keyboard connector 1 identified by the symbol 2 Plug the mouse cable 2 or the keyboard cable 3 into this connector with th...

Page 67: ...3 USB connectors at the back of the port replicator 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can use your USB mouse 3 You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting a USB peripheral The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled on your notebook therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector and you can start working You may need to...

Page 68: ... Windows to your computer 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 power cord into an AC outlet Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Sony Notebook Setup software Turn off your computer and the printe...

Page 69: ...ct a printer using the printer connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer cable 1 supplied with the printer into the printer connector 2 identified by the symbol 2 Plug the printer power cord 3 into an AC outlet Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Sony Notebook Setup software ...

Page 70: ...es generally powered by i LINK connectors The i LINK connector supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINKTM cables compatible with your VAIO notebook...

Page 71: ...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 StickTM slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory St...

Page 72: ...ed With Smart Connect on your notebook you can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO notebook that is also equipped with Smart Connect You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer When you use Smart Connect to connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when the two computers are networked ...

Page 73: ...to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator The default settings make your computer unable to connect to the network To connect to the network check Ethernet in Sony Notebook Setup 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 c...

Page 74: ...rted gives you a list of the items you find in the box and a summary of the bundled applications Online user guides on your Documentation CD ROM The Hardware guide explains how to use your computer connect peripheral devices It contains a list of specifications of your computer and accessories The Software guide lists the pre installed software titles and explains how to use the utility programs a...

Page 75: ...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 indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Confirm th...

Page 76: ...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 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 5 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default configuration now appears 6 Make sure that Yes is selected and then press Enter 7 Press the arrow keys to se...

Page 77: ... you suspect one application is locking your system you can try to stop it To do this press Ctrl Alt Delete once click Task Manager select the application or the process that is locking your system and then click End Task If the above method does not work or you do not know which application is locking your system restart the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Shut Down a...

Page 78: ...stalled Check that the USB mouse is plugged into the USB connector About the display My LCD does not display anything Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that 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 ...

Page 79: ...ke sure the computer is turned on Press the Eject button on the CD RW DVD ROM drive If the Eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object into the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot play a CD ROM disk Make sure the label of the disk is facing up If the disk requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the p...

Page 80: ...our speakers and the computer In the Device Manager check that the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel Double click the System icon On the Hardware tab click on the Device Manager button A dirty or damaged disk may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disk If necessary reboot the computer remove...

Page 81: ... disk tray ejects even when it has been locked into place Ensure that the disk is placed with the label side facing up Clean the disk and the CD RW drive lens The disk may be scratched Place another disk to see if that is the reason There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disk and leave the drive open for approximately one hour About sound My speakers are not producing sound The built in...

Page 82: ...l Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help for more information My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the microphone connector 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...

Page 83: ...lem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line About peripherals I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using...

Page 84: ...recording images to a digital video 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 About power management The Power Management ...

Page 85: ...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...

Page 86: ...f the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direc...

Page 87: ... direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released 8 Pull the memory module in the direction of arrow 2 9 Close the cover 10 Gently tighten the screws 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 Turn your computer upsid...

Page 88: ...pen the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screw turn counterclockwise 6 Remove the memory module from its packaging 7 Install the memory module 8 Close the computer cover 9 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 10 Turn on the computer ...

Page 89: ...ort time On the other hand it may be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the safety device in itself to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not give a shock to your computer Keep away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subjec...

Page 90: ...You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen On using power source Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outle...

Page 91: ...as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35º C or less than 10º C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to preven...

Page 92: ...roduct Recovery CD ROM On handling diskettes Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources On handling CD ROM disks Do not touch the surface of the disk Do not drop or bend the disk Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disk may cause read errors Proper care of the disk is ...

Page 93: ...en 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 need...

Page 94: ...ot touch the 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 cards 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 High humidity ...

Page 95: ...ing Intel SpeedStep technology Hard disk drive 30 GB Standard RAM 128 MB SDRAM in slot Maximum RAM 512 MB LCD screen 15 0 SXGA 1400x1050 TFT L2 cache memory 256 KB on die MPEG MPEG 2 Digital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics Intel 815EM Chipset integrated graphic accelerator Video RAM max 11MB shared with main memory Display cache 4 MB Sound capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound ...

Page 96: ...D ROM reading speed laser diode properties wave length 785 nm and 660 nm laser output 468 µW Internal modem built in modem V 90 K56Flex 56kbps data fax modem Telecommunication capabilities ethernet network PSTN data connectivity Expansion capabilities two PCMCIA type I two PCMCIA type II or one type III Cards and Cardbus support Built in capabilities stereo speakers touchpad Special button PPK pro...

Page 97: ...r monitor serial 3 USB PS 2 mouse keyboard network Supplied accessories rechargeable battery AC adapter AC power cord phone cable phone plug weight saver floppy disk drive video cable Service 1 year free VAIO Link Service Guarantee 1 year guarantee parts and labour Power requirement 64 35 watts maximum 19 5V DC AC100 240V Power management ACPI Advanced Configuration Power Interface Battery Lithium...

Page 98: ... 3 5 kg Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Operating humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 29 C Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 60 C hygrometer reading of less tha...

Page 99: ...15 33 CD ROM drive 8 36 CD RW 38 CD RW drive 36 38 96 CD RW DVD ROM drive 5 charging status 20 combination controls 32 34 connector DC In 16 18 55 57 earphone 63 64 ethernet 16 55 headphone 14 60 61 i LINK 14 keyboard 55 66 microphone 14 65 monitor 16 55 59 60 63 mouse 55 66 port replicator 56 printer 69 serial 16 55 TV Out 14 61 USB 16 68 copyright 2 correction key 31 Ctrl key 31 Customer Guide 7...

Page 100: ...adphone connector 14 60 61 help 74 Help key 31 Hibernate mode 21 34 52 53 I i LINK 8 14 cable 71 device 70 indicator battery 15 20 32 Caps Lock 15 33 hard disk drive 15 33 LED 42 Num Lock 15 33 power 15 Scroll Lock 15 33 Insert key 31 K key Alt 31 51 application 31 combination 62 63 correction 31 Ctrl 31 51 Escape 30 Fn 31 34 function 31 Help 31 Insert 31 navigation 31 operator 31 Print Screen 31 ...

Page 101: ...54 phone cable 10 13 50 line jack 16 50 plug 10 port parallel 55 USB 55 port replicator connecting a 56 connector 56 connector cover 17 58 disconnecting a 58 port cover 56 power button 13 27 cord 10 57 61 63 68 69 indicator 15 57 saving modes 52 PPK programmable power key 13 51 precautions 85 Print Screen key 31 printer 16 68 69 cable 68 connector 69 product recovery CD ROM 10 projector 59 63 R re...

Page 102: ...nd 12 17 touchpad 15 35 trademark 3 troubleshooting 75 TV 38 59 61 TV Out connector 14 61 U USB connector 16 68 mouse 67 port 55 V VAIO 8 VAIO Link 4 7 8 29 51 75 VAIO Link Response Centre 75 ventilation 91 ventilation slot 16 video cable 10 61 camera 71 W warnings 4 weight saver 10 13 23 40 43 Windows key 31 32 ...