Sony PCG-F801A, User Manual

Page 1: ...n N Sony Notebook Computer User Guide PCG F801 2000 by Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...l consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or to use thereof Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a sepa...

Page 3: ...ving 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 targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are unifor...

Page 4: ...ebook computer to rain or moisture Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak CD ROM The use of the optical instruments intalled in your notebook computer will cause eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to eyes do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet For servicing refer to qualified...

Page 5: ...ed 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 ...

Page 6: ... with EN 55022 Class B and EN 50082 1 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 ROM is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repair and maintenance ...

Page 7: ...tructions see below 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 Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery For changing this battery please contact VAIO Link Disposal of Lithium ion batteries Dispose of properly at ...

Page 8: ...ithout 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 Multimedia features Enjoy the speaker s to listen to audio and video CDs Windows Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mails bro...

Page 9: ...lations Flyer applying to the internal modem A Modem Configuration Flyer explaining the modem configuration before use Your Sony Guarantee conditions Online Documentation 1 This User Guide Using Your Sony Notebook Computer shows you how to use the standard components of your system Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting Help e...

Page 10: ...a short description of the features of the software pre installed on your system Using the Product Recovery CD ROM explains how to perform a System and an Application Recovery 3 Consult the Online Help files of the software you re using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting 4 Refer to the Microsoft Getting started manual for more information on Windows 98 Second Edition ...

Page 11: ... of Sony notebook computer you have purchased some accessories may be optional However you need to have these peripherals to enjoy some of the features described in this manual Phone cable Rechargeable battery pack Weight Saver installed at factory Product Recovery CD ROMs CD ROM drive installed at factory AC adapter Power cord Phone plug country specific Main unit Documentation Pack ...

Page 12: ...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 a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or ...

Page 13: ...display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well 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 exter...

Page 14: ... n N Using Your Notebook Computer This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal devices such as the touchpad the disk drive and the battery Locating the Controls and Connectors Right Power button page 24 Floppy Disk bay page 40 CD ROM drive page 34 1 3 2 ...

Page 15: ...i Headphone connector page 61 Battery bay page 20 m Microphone connector page 62 AC adapter mains connector and power cord hazardous voltage according to EN 60950 All other connectors for this notebook are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN 60950 This notebook onlycontains one battery bay This means that only one battery can be used at the time 1 4 2 5 3 ...

Page 16: ...16 n N Front LCD screen page 31 Left right buttons page 32 Num Lock indicator page 30 Speakers page 31 Power indicator page 24 Caps Lock indicator page 30 Keyboard page 27 Battery indicator page 30 Scroll Lock indicator page 30 Touchpad page 32 Hard disk drive indicator page 30 1 5 9 2 6 10 3 7 11 4 8 ...

Page 17: ...de 17 n N Back Phone Line jack page 36 a Monitor connector page 50 Mouse connector page 59 USB connectors page 60 Serial connector DC In page 19 Printer page 48 Cover There is a ventilation slot located near the USB connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 ...

Page 18: ...Using Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 18 n N Bottom Port replicator connector cover Tilt stands Release levers 1 3 2 ...

Page 19: ...of the power cord 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 Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible See the Compatibility table to verify which peripheral devices are compatible with your notebook 1 3 2 SELV acco...

Page 20: ...pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack To insert the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks Battery pack supplied Label facing down ...

Page 21: ...tern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 percent full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately two hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour There is one battery indicator light on the computer If the computer is connected to AC power it charges the battery even if thecomputer is off or it is in Standby or in Hibernation...

Page 22: ...Panel Power Management When the battery is running out of power both the battery and power indicators blink Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls to below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert ...

Page 23: ...remove the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Pull out the battery pack 3 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: ...our Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover 2 Press the power button of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on LCD lock lever If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will turn off Power button Power indicator ...

Page 25: ...uter to turn off automatically The power indicator will turn off 6 Turn off any peripheral connected to your computer 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 U...

Page 26: ...ur investment See the Guarantee sheet for the terms and conditions and please refer to your Customer Service Guide for more information Follow these steps to use the Sony Notebook Computer s online registration service 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...

Page 27: ...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 will illuminate Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen Print screen key Application key Numeric keypad a...

Page 28: ...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 menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shif...

Page 29: ...the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then 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...

Page 30: ...hen this indicator light is on Light On Off Hard disk Data is 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 The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock Turns on when the number keys area in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on...

Page 31: ...ol Panel Power Management If you select the setting Standby both key combinations FN ESC and FN F12 put your notebook in Stanby mode To return the system to the active state press any key If you select Hibernate both key combinations FN ESC and FN F12 put your notebook in Hibernate mode Hibernate provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the sys...

Page 32: ...button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button See Mouse Help for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed Web Assist Tap Off and Easy Launcher function...

Page 33: ...k Computer User Guide 33 n N 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 ...

Page 34: ...is equipped with a CD ROM drive To insert a disk 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the Eject button to open the CD ROM drive The tray slides out 3 Place a CD ROM disk in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disk onto the hub until the disk clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently Eject button Label facing up ...

Page 35: ... do not seat the disk firmly you could damage your disk drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disk wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disk When the computer is in Standby or in Hibernate mode you cannot remove a disk If the disk does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the computer and insert a thi...

Page 36: ...one cable into the phone line jack on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack A country specific phone plug is supplied with your VAIO notebook computer allowing you to plug the phone line into the wall jack Your computer 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 may result in ...

Page 37: ...nline documentation of Smart Connect and Smart Connect Monitor for more information 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 i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector ...

Page 38: ... Weight Saver The weight saver protects the floppy disk bay when it is empty To attach the Weight Saver 1 If the floppy disk is in the floppy disk bay remove the device 2 Pull out the guide of the weight saver and slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks Weight Saver supplied ...

Page 39: ... User Guide 39 n N To remove the Weight Saver To remove the weight saver slide the Eject lever of the weight saver in the direction of the arrow 1 then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 2 1 2 Weight saver EJECT lever on bottom ...

Page 40: ...the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place To remove a diskette When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Diskette Floppy disk drive Eject button LED indicator If you have difficulty removing a diskette from the floppy disk drive remove the floppy disk drive from the Floppy Disk bay bay Do not press ...

Page 41: ...his lever in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the drive out of the Floppy disk bay 4 Insert the weight saver To insert the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove the Weight saver 3 Insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy disk bay with the metallic part up Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks into place Drive RELEASE lever on bottom Floppy disk ba...

Page 42: ... About the Software user guide Port Replicator page 43 Printer page 48 External Display page 50 PC Cards page 53 Digital Video Camera Recorder page 57 Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 60 External Speakers page 61 External Microphone page 62 Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only ...

Page 43: ... Replicator Your notebook computer supports the use of an optional port replicator Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer Network ethernet USB page 60 Monitor page 50 Printer page 49 Serial DC In page 46 Mouse Keyboard page 59 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 ...

Page 44: ...ardware malfunctions All connectors are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950 To disconnect your port replicator completely from the mains voltage unplug the AC adapter 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 Please make...

Page 45: ...ile it is connected to the port replicator you must connect the AC adapter directly to the port replicator 1 Turn off your 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 Port replicator port Notebook computer Port replicator ...

Page 46: ...into the AC adapter and an AC outlet 5 The power indicator light turns green 6 Turn on the computer AC adapter Power cord hazardous voltage according to EN 60950 SELV according to EN 60950 When you use the port replicator for thefirst time the installation of the network driver starts automatically The floppy disk supplied with your Port Replicator is useless Levers Power Port replicator connector...

Page 47: ...ers on each side of the port replicator 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 th...

Page 48: ...e USB connector You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer Use the symbol to locate the USB port on your computer and printer Plug an optional USB printer cable into the USB connector See the manual supplied with your printer for more information on installation and use To Printer Power cord USB Printer cable optional or supplied with the printer To USB ...

Page 49: ...er Guide 49 n N To connect a printer using the Printer connector Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the computer To Printer Power cord Printer cable optional or supplied with the printer ...

Page 50: ... the a symbol on the computer to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector 2 If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more informationoninstallationand use The resolution of your external display can be 1600x1200 1280x1024 1004x768 800x600 640x480 1600x1200...

Page 51: ...cludes built in speakers and a microphone 1 Use the a symbol to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector 2 Use the i symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector 3 Use the m symbol to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector i m To To To Monitor Multimedia computer display Power cord RGB sign...

Page 52: ...l display to the monitor connector you can toggle the output between the notebook LCD screen the external monitor or both devices See the manual supplied with your projector for more information on installation and use 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 To Monitor RGB signal cable Audio c...

Page 53: ...I PC card These slots are compatible with Card Bus port Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card 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 remove the software driver and then reinstall it You may not be able to use some PC cards or some functi...

Page 54: ...sert in the direction of the arrow Do not force a card into the slot It 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 supplied with your PC card for more information on use For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate power management modes whi...

Page 55: ... PC card is not properly removed your system may malfunction When your computer is off skip steps 1 to 4 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click PC card 3 Select the name of the appropriate PC card in the list then click Stop 4 Click OK 5 Press the PC card release button 6 Gently grasp the card and pull it out ...

Page 56: ...y Stick into the optional PC Card Adapter 2 Insert the PC Card into the slot on your computer label facing up push it gently until the release button ejects completely and put back the release button 3 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 Please ...

Page 57: ...nd into the DV Out connector on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application Please refer to DVgate in your Software Guide for further details The Sony digital video camera recorder is taken as example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently See the manual supplied with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and ...

Page 58: ...ector of your notebook computer does not supply power to external devices 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 Please refer to the documentation that came with your so...

Page 59: ...ternal mouse or keyboard Use the symbol to locate the Mouse Keyboard connector Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the M mark facing up For more information on using the keyboard See Using the Keyboard on page 27 See the manual supplied with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn of...

Page 60: ...ou may need to install software device drivers supplied with your USB device before using the USB device Read the manual supplied with your USB device carefully for more information on installation and use You can connect the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 As the driver for PCGA UMS1 is preinstalled on your computer you can use this PCGA UMS1 USB mouse by just connecting it See the Compatibilit...

Page 61: ...r cable into this connector See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use 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 speaker s magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes See the manual supplied with your speakers for more informatio...

Page 62: ...sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone Use the m to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use Microphone To Microphone ...

Page 63: ...tions This guide gives you the information to access VAIO Link The Setting Up Poster gives you a list of the contents you find in the box a summary of the bundled applications and the list of specifications of your computer and accessories Online user guides supplied with your Documentation CD ROM This guide explains how to use your computer connect peripheral devices It gives you a packing list a...

Page 64: ...ddress The Sony e mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail Just send your question in an e mail message and a Customer Service Analyst will send you a reply with the answer To send a question to Sony e mail support please refer to the instructions in your Customer Service Guide VAIO Link Response Centre Before contacting VAIO Link Response Centre try to solve the problem by r...

Page 65: ...vided on your Documentation CD ROM 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 pack is inserted properly and that it is charged Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive C...

Page 66: ...uld this happen you need to initialize the BIOS Follow the steps in When I turn on my computer the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start When I turn on my computer the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non bootable diskette is in the drive If a non bootable diskette is in the drive eject it ...

Page 67: ...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 and by choosing Shut Down If this does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds this turns off the power...

Page 68: ...nd restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete and choosing Shut Down My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Please refer to your Software guide for information on how to contact them My mouse does not work If you are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector If you have connect...

Page 69: ...nformation on DVgate see the DVgate online help 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 standb...

Page 70: ... the volume of your speakers Clean the CD ROM disk Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer for at least 1 hour while it is turned on When I double click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM drive appears and the software does not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM disc Insert ...

Page 71: ...t has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows If you use external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If batteries power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cabl...

Page 72: ...ontrol on the taskbar checkbox 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 i...

Page 73: ...u 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 appears Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connect...

Page 74: ... Guide 74 n N Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up to date drivers If needed contact your dealer The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode ...

Page 75: ...and memory modules 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 computer You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel Please call VAIO Lin...

Page 76: ...th personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or do any of the procedures described in Installing the memory Module Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Ele...

Page 77: ... not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight 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 To remove a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug your computer a...

Page 78: ...nnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down Then turn your computer upside down and open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screw 4 Remove the memory module from its packaging 5 Install the memory module screw turn counter clockwise ...

Page 79: ...tebook Computer User Guide 79 n N 6 Close the cover and gently tighten the screw 7 Turn on the computer 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released 2 Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow ...

Page 80: ...th your mouse over the term you want to see explained and press F1 The video memory of this notebook computer uses only a part of the main memory So you can chose your RAM memory Select the tab Memory You have 3 Video Memory Configuration settings 2 4 8 MB By default your notebook is set on 4 MB If you set the video memory to 2 MB more memory can be assigned to the main memory but this will limit ...

Page 81: ...er Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in unstable situation Do not move your computer 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 Back up data As you may lose important...

Page 82: ...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 On the Power Source Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a copying machine or shredder You can purchase a power strip w...

Page 83: ... not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer On Installation Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such 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 ...

Page 84: ...ensation If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link On Handling Diskettes Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes awa...

Page 85: ... in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the battery at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open...

Page 86: ... You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Preventing hearing damage Avoid using earphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On Maintenance Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Avoid rubbing the L...

Page 87: ...ional CD ROM Drive CD ROM 24x Laser Diode properties Wave Length 795 nm Laser Output 16 5 µW Internal modem 56 Kbps Built in modem data fax The performance of the CPU depends on the settings you choose for the grafic card For more information on your grafic card go to Start Settings Control Panel Display In the Display Properties you choose the tab Settings Advanced Hoover with your mouse over the...

Page 88: ...K IEEE1394 S400 Connection Capabilities on Port Replicator LAN Ethernet Printer VGA monitor Mouse and Keyboard USB or PS 2 style Serial USB Supplied Accessories CD ROM drive rechargeable battery AC adapter phone cable phone plug weight saver Service 1 year free VAIO Link Service Guarantee 1 year guarantee parts and labour Power Requirement 49 5 watts maximum 19 5 V DC AC100 240V Power Management E...

Page 89: ... Temperature 5 C t 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Storage Temperature 20 C t 60 C Temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Operating Humidity 20 t 80 Not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 29 C Storage Humidity 10 t 90 Not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 35 C Model Number P...

Page 90: ...SB mouse PCGA UMS1 AC adapter Only with the PCGA AC19V AC adapter i Link cables VMC IL4415 VMC IL4408Series Port Replicator with the supplied PCGA AC19V AC adapter optional PCGA AC19 AC adapter i LINK On Sony Digital video cameras On connectors labeled DV Out DV in out i LINK This notebook has no supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK connectors Control A1 or Control A1 II On...

Page 91: ...ng 23 buttons Eject 34 left 16 right 16 Start Windows 25 C cables power cord 19 cameras digital video recorder 57 canceling commands 28 Caps Lock 16 indicator light 30 CD drive tray troubleshooting 70 CD ROM discs troubleshooting 70 CD ROM drive troubleshooting 70 CD ROM DVD ROM discs cleaning 85 ejecting 34 handling 84 85 inserting 34 CD ROM DVD ROM drive closing tray 34 opening tray 34 using 34 ...

Page 92: ...inter 48 Serial port 17 43 USB 17 43 Correction keys 28 correction keys 28 Ctrl key 28 cursor movement keys 28 Customer Service Guide 63 customer support 64 See also VAIO Link 8 D DC In 17 19 43 digital video camera 57 disconnecting port replicator 47 diskettes ejecting 40 handling 84 inserting into drive 40 troubleshooting 70 display options 52 See also monitor 17 selecting 52 drive bay 14 DV In ...

Page 93: ...iskettes 84 hard drives indicator light 16 30 headphones 51 Help Mouseware 32 online 64 I i LINK 15 57 IEEE1394 15 57 indicator lights battery 16 21 30 Caps Lock 16 30 charge status 21 hard drive 16 30 Num Lock 16 30 power 16 Scroll Lock 16 31 Insert key 28 inserting battery pack 20 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 34 diskettes into drive 40 installing hardware 42 peripherals 42 interference 83 K keyboard 28 ...

Page 94: ...nector 17 troubleshooting 68 Mouse Properties screen 32 multimedia computer display 51 Multi purpose bay weight saver 38 My 67 N Navigation keys 27 navigation keys 28 Num Lock 16 indicator light 30 numeric keypad area 27 O online help 64 opening DVD CD ROM drive tray 34 operator keys 28 output devices adding 48 P packing list 63 PC card 73 inserting 53 slots 15 53 troubleshooting 73 Type III 53 po...

Page 95: ...rt replicator 47 right button 16 S Scroll Lock 16 indicator light 31 selecting display 52 LCD 52 monitor 52 power source 20 Serial connector 17 43 Shift key 29 Shut Down Windows dialog box 25 Smart Connect 37 Software guide 63 Sony e mail support service 64 speakers external 61 troubleshooting 71 Start button 25 starting computer 24 startup problems 25 T technical specifications 63 technical suppo...

Page 96: ... Computer User Guide 96 n N response center 64 software 64 ventilation 83 video camera 57 W weight saver connecting 38 removing 39 Windows key 28 key combinations 29 Start button 25 taskbar 25 68 SID Last revision 8 9 00 ...