Sony PCG-962C, User Manual

Page 1: ...N Sony notebook user guide P C G F X 3 0 1 ...

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Page 3: ...ines 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 t...

Page 4: ...__ Model PCG 962C Warnings General Opening the unit for whatever reason could lead to damages that are not 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 notebook to rain or moisture Avoid using the modem during a thunder storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a g...

Page 5: ...ok 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 CD DVD ROM Misuse of the optical instrument supplied with your notebook can cause eye hazard As t...

Page 6: ...s with 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 DVD ROM drive is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repair and mainte...

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 60 C 140 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 the...

Page 8: ...e advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy audio video CDs and DVDs Interconnectivity Your computer has Ethernet and i LINK functionalities i LINK is a bi directional digital interface for exchanging data Windows Your system includes the Windows Millennium operating system from Microsoft Communications Access popular online se...

Page 9: ...s part of the manual you will also find out what you can do with a Memory Stick Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can 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...

Page 10: ...iles of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting 4 Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information on Windows 5 Go to http www club vaio sony europe com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software ...

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

Page 12: ...f you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your f...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...ow to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices Locating controls and connectors Right 1 power button page 28 2 DVD ROM drive page 37 3 multi purpose bay for weight saver or second battery with weight saver or removable floppy disk drive page 40 page 42 ...

Page 15: ...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 65 4 i LINK connector page 73 2 microphone connector page 69 5 PC Card slots page 45 3 headphone connector page 68 6 battery bay page 20 ...

Page 16: ...5 7 battery 1 and 2 indicators page 34 2 speakers page 35 8 hard disk drive indicator page 34 3 keyboard page 31 9 Num Lock indicator page 34 4 touchpad page 36 10 Caps Lock indicator page 34 5 left right buttons page 36 11 Scroll Lock indicator page 34 6 power indicator page 34 ...

Page 17: ...ot located near the USB connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when the computer is on 1 phone line jack page 58 5 monitor connector page 62 2 USB connector page 70 6 Ethernet connector page 76 3 serial connector page 72 7 USB connector page 70 4 printer page 72 8 DC In page 19 ...

Page 18: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 18 n N Bottom 1 release lever page 12 2 tilt stands page 12 ...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...ll the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately one hour for the PCG FX301 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 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multi purpose bay on the ...

Page 22: ...ng 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 power y...

Page 23: ... 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 24: ... The 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 it 2 Insert the battery pack 2 into the multi purpose bay The battery 2...

Page 25: ...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 in the system tray and click the Switch Discharge Battery option ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ... 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 28: ...ress 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 if Windows is running If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will turn off...

Page 29: ...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 enter the Windows Security feature to close any application...

Page 30: ...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 the Registration icon 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 31: ...m specific notebook related tasks Keys Descriptions Escape key 1 The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Function keys 2 The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the other 11 12 ...

Page 32: ...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 Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to execute commands For ex...

Page 33: ...lder This is equivalent to selecting Search and then For files or 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 Properties...

Page 34: ...r 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 Turns off when the let...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...puter is equipped with a DVD ROM drive To insert a disc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the eject button 1 to open the DVD ROM drive The tray slides out 3 Place a CD DVD ROM disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place ...

Page 38: ...sc firmly you could damage your disc drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the eject button to remove the disc If the disc does not come out when you press the eject button go to Windows Explorer Select the drive click the right button of your mouse and select Eject If it still does not work turn off the co...

Page 39: ...utilities to speed up access of discs because they may cause unstable operation Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Depending on the display setup properties you selected you may use the Fn F command to expand the screen to full screen size Region codes indicators are labeled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and what type of player can play the disc Unless a 2 or all is label...

Page 40: ...s the second battery as well as the multi purpose bay when it is empty To attach the weight saver proceed as follows 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 ...

Page 41: ...sing your notebook 41 n N 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 42: ...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 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: ...g the floppy disk drive To remove the floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Slide the release lever 1 on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the drive 2 out of the multi purpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver ...

Page 44: ...he floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 If another device is in the multi purpose 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 the release lever locks into place ...

Page 45: ...Type I Type II or Type III PC Cards PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices You do not need to shut down your computer when inserting a PC Card 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 ...

Page 46: ...ot for PC Type III cards 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 the connector pins If you hav...

Page 47: ...on 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 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 ...

Page 48: ...ing that can be converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs Foreseen as the universal data storage device of the future the 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 gener...

Page 49: ...o be small lightweight and attractive in their design Capacity Its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk Security its lock option means you can protect your data from accidental erasure Versatility memory capacity ranges from 4MB up to 128MB the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks Reliability by way of protecting the hardware and its contents the number of terminals is reduced to only...

Page 50: ... personal and professional spheres The introduction of the 256 MB and 512 MB Memory Stick is anticipated in 2002 and a 1 gigabyte capacity Memory Stick is expected in 2003 Additionally the native transfer speed of the Memory Stick will be increased to accommodate the increasing capacity By the end of 2002 Memory Stick s transfer speed will be increased by eight times to a maximum of 20MB sec ...

Page 51: ... you 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 ...

Page 52: ...c to your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative Compliance OpenMG Jukebox software So that you further distinguish a MagicGate Memory Stick from a generic one look for the logo printed on it a protruding dot located on the back MagicGate is a copyright protection technology tha...

Page 53: ...ayback on other Magic Gate equipped devices and media Copyright protection People who create artistic works such as music are entitled to a copyright meaning that they have exclusive rights to dictate how their work is used When they are created artistic works are automatically protected by a copyright without having to submit notification or registration and may not be used without the permission...

Page 54: ...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...

Page 55: ...tal 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 other than the supplied ...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...e Stop a Hardware device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A message appears explaining 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 ...

Page 58: ... 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 d...

Page 59: ...of the power management setting 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 t...

Page 60: ... or DVD ROM drive the operation will be interrupted 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 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 co...

Page 61: ...ff the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals Connecting an external display page 62 Connecting external speakers page 68 Connecting an external microphone page 69 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB mouse page 70 Connecting a printer page 71 Connecting an i LINK device page 73 Connecting to ...

Page 62: ...ay monitor Multimedia computer display TV 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 Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display t...

Page 63: ...N Connecting a computer display To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 in the monitor connector 2 on the computer 2 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 3 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet ...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...ug one end of the audio video cable 1 into the TV Out connector 2 yellow and the other end into the TV 3 Plug one end of the sound cable 3 into the headphone connector 4 and the other end into the TV 4 Plug the power cord of the TV 5 into an AC outlet 5 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 6 Set up the TV configuration system ...

Page 66: ...n 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 pixels 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 67: ... 2 Plug the 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 computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the types of computer display and projector used You can tog...

Page 68: ...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 69: ... an internal microphone 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 Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 70: ...ck of your notebook 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 install software device drivers...

Page 71: ...onnect a USB printer compatible with your version of 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 Turn off your computer and the printer unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before con...

Page 72: ...cting a printer using the printer connector To connect 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 ...

Page 73: ...ces 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 LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook ...

Page 74: ...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 ...

Page 75: ...edit or delete files on another VAIO notebook that has also Windows Millennium Edition installed or that has Smart Connect 3 0 You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer You can find Smart Connect on your Application Recovery CD ROM When you use Smart Connect to connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified w...

Page 76: ...thernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator 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 your computer network jack ...

Page 77: ...ur notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online user guides on your Documentation CD ROM 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 accessories The About the software on yo...

Page 78: ...mmunication features 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 tha...

Page 79: ... power cord and plug it again then turn on the power The message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears at startup If the floppy disk drive is empty proceed 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...

Page 80: ... dialog box appears Select Shut down and click OK If this does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds 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 once select the applicat...

Page 81: ... 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 in LCD video standby mode Press any key to activate the display Th...

Page 82: ...CD DVD Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least 1 hour while it is turned on My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette The diskette is write protected Di...

Page 83: ...to place Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up Clean the disc and the DVD ROM drive lens The disc may be scratched Place another disc to see if that is the reason There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour About sound My speakers are not producing sound The built in speakers may be turned off Press Fn F3 to turn...

Page 84: ...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 Modems Properties dialog box Control Panel Modems check that your modem is listed in the General tab and...

Page 85: ...h 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 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 appea...

Page 86: ... to the Advanced tab Use the minus sign on the numeric keyboard to change the printer port mode If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to Bidirectional for HP printers If the printer port is set to Bidirectional change it to ECP Press F10 and save the new configuration Your PC restarts About digital video captures and DVgate While I am recording images to a digital video device using DVg...

Page 87: ...em may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and then changed before the notebook completely enters the lower power state To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability proceed as follows 1 Close all open applications 2 Push and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook ...

Page 88: ...s use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandling it is recommended that You contact your dealer to install a new memory module You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a notebook You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel Please contact VAIO Link if you need assistanc...

Page 89: ... equipment Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the system Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory Module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area a...

Page 90: ...book User Guide Precautions 90 n N Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity ...

Page 91: ...upside down 6 Open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screws turn counter clockwise 7 To remove the memory module pull the tabs in the 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 Installing a memory module To install a memory module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and...

Page 92: ...ions 92 n N 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Turn your computer upside down 5 Open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screw turn counter clockwise 6 Remove the memory module from its packaging 7 Install the memory module ...

Page 93: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Precautions 93 n N 8 Close the computer cover 9 Tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 10 Turn on the computer ...

Page 94: ...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 ex...

Page 95: ...wer surges 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 ...

Page 96: ...dio 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 c...

Page 97: ... 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 is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth On using the battery pack Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C such a...

Page 98: ... considerable amount of time recharge the battery On using earphones Road safety Do not use earphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Preventing hearing damage Avoid using earphones at high volume Hearing exper...

Page 99: ...99 n N 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 or near corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick ...

Page 100: ...CD screen 14 1 XGA 1024x768 TFT L2 cache memory 64 KB on die MPEG MPEG 1 Digital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics ATI 3D RAGE Mobility M1 with 8 MB Video SDRAM and 3D accelerator Display Dual Display Sound capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Floppy disk drive 3 5 1 44 MB removable CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive DVD ROM drive up to 24x max CD ROM reading speed up to 8x max DVD ROM r...

Page 101: ...itor VGA output external speakers or headphone external microphone 2 USB serial parallel TV Out modem i LINK IEEE1394 S400 Ethernet Supplied accessories rechargeable battery AC adapter AC power cord phone cable phone plug video cable weight saver Service 1 year free VAIO Link Service Guarantee 1 year guarantee parts and labour Power source 19 5V DC AC100 240V Power management ACPI Advanced Configu...

Page 102: ... 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 than 35 C Model Number PCG FX301 ...

Page 103: ...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...

Page 104: ... 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 Short for Digital Video Disc A type of read only CD with a minimum capacity...

Page 105: ...ocal 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 c...

Page 106: ...ity 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 systems found on VAIOs Partition A partit...

Page 107: ...imilar 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 instructions of your system s programs The processor is also known as the CPU or microprocessor and can be found on the motherboard see this word of your computer Product recovery CD ROM The product recovery CD ROMs ...

Page 108: ...ot exceed a safe value under normal operating conditions 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 on the computer Performing a system recovery is useful in the event of a serious system crash or if you want to modify the size of your partitions System...

Page 109: ... 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...