Sony PCG-GRS614MK, User Manual

Page 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G G R S S e r i e s ...

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Page 4: ... 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 targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos ...

Page 5: ...the modem during a severe electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Centre 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 after turning off all peripherals Do not...

Page 6: ...your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Optical disc drive Misuse of the optical instruments supplied with your notebook can c...

Page 7: ...l standards Manufacturers are required to affix the CE mark on the products they sell and to draw up a Declaration of Conformity DoC Primarily the Declarations of Conformity are intended for the market surveillance authorities as proof that products satisfy the required standards Additionally Sony provides these EU DoC s on the website http www compliance sony de as a service to our customers You ...

Page 8: ...may be restricted For country specific details please refer to the Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet The Wireless LAN functionality which is incorporated into this unit has passed Wi Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance ...

Page 9: ...r incinerate Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery Your notebook is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product F...

Page 10: ...connectivity Your computer has Ethernet and i LINK functionalities i LINK is a bi directional digital interface for exchanging data Wireless technology Thanks to the Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b technology you can communicate freely without cables or wires Windows Your system includes the Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 3 operating system English with Multilingual User Interface...

Page 11: ... the items in your box and how to setup your notebook A Specifications sheet A Troubleshooting Guide where you will find all the basic information you need to start using your notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information An Application CD Guide which explains the purpose and use of the final system recovery disc Use this when re installing bundled software Your Sony Guarantee cond...

Page 12: ...tebook Glossary refers to terms used in this manual 2 Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the Sony applications About the Software is a short description of the features of the software that comes with your system Using Video software explains how to use Sony video software DVgate MovieShaker and Network Smart Capture Managing audio files with SonicStage explai...

Page 13: ...r Service Guide you will find all the VAIO Link information you need including specific contact numbers and addresses for each country 4 Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting 5 Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information on Windows 6 Go to http www club vaio sony europe com to find online tutorials ab...

Page 14: ... and its accessories The following hardware items are in the box 1 main unit 6 weight saver 2 product recovery CD ROMs 7 phone cable 3 documentation pack 8 power cord 4 AC adapter 9 CD RW DVD ROM 5 rechargeable battery pack 10 phone plug country specific ...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...t 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 Positioning 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 s...

Page 17: ...ng controls and connectors page 17 Connecting a power source page 22 Starting your notebook page 30 Shutting down your notebook page 31 Using the keyboard page 32 Using the touchpad page 37 Using the CD RW DVD ROM drive page 38 Using the weight saver page 41 Using PC Cards page 42 Using Memory Stick page 44 Using the modem page 53 Using power saving modes page 55 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 57 ...

Page 18: ...book User Guide Using your notebook 17 n N Locating controls and connectors Right Do not cover the ventilation slot when the computer is on 1 power button page 30 2 ventilation slot page 20 3 battery bay page 23 ...

Page 19: ...tebook 18 n N Left 1 i LINK IEEE1394 S400 port page 83 2 Memory Stick slot page 44 3 PC Card slots page 42 4 multipurpose bay for weight saver or second battery with weight saver or removable CD RW DVD ROM drive page 23 page 41 page 38 S400 ...

Page 20: ...page 75 9 Wireless LAN indicator page 57 3 keyboard page 32 10 Wireless LAN switch page 57 4 touchpad page 37 11 Memory Stick indicator page 36 5 left right buttons page 37 12 Num Lock indicator page 36 6 power indicator page 36 13 Caps Lock indicator page 36 7 battery 1 and 2 indicators page 36 14 Scroll Lock indicator page 36 ...

Page 21: ...ion slot page 14 2 DC In page 22 3 printer connector page 81 4 monitor VGA connector page 69 5 AV Out connector page 72 6 Ethernet connector network page 86 7 2 USB ports Full speed Low speed type A connectors page 78 8 modem connector page 53 9 microphone connector page 76 10 headphone connector for headphone or external speakers page 75 11 USB port Full speed Low speed type A connector page 78 ...

Page 22: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 21 n N Bottom 1 tilt stands page 14 2 multi purpose bay release lever page 23 3 memory module cover page 103 4 port replicator connector cover page 65 ...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 up into the battery bay on the right side of the computer 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks When the computer is directly connected to A...

Page 25: ...arges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off There are two battery indicator lights on the computer 1 indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the right side of the computer 2 indicates the status of the battery pack in the multi purpose bay on the left side of the computer battery indicator light status meaning On The computer is using battery powe...

Page 26: ...our computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery andpower indicators start flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter ...

Page 27: ... 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 28: ...ercent 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 weight saver or the optical disc drive is in the multi purpose bay 1 remove it See Using the weight saver page 41 2 Insert the battery pack 2 into the multi purpose bay The battery 2 indicator light turns ...

Page 29: ...indicator of the battery pack you are going to remove is on right click the battery icon in the system tray and click the Switch Battery option Charging the second battery 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 s...

Page 30: ...the second battery pack To remove the second battery pack proceed as follows 1 Slide the multi purpose bay release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 2 Remove the weight saver 3 Pull out the battery pack 4 Reinsert the weight saver ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ... 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 that can not close normally then click Task Manager Close any application which cannot close normally These appli...

Page 33: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 32 n N Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s but has additional keys that perform specific notebook related tasks ...

Page 34: ...is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button 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 indicator illuminates Operator keys 8 11 12 Several keys are al...

Page 35: ... Search For files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers M Minimises all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimised 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...

Page 36: ... then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Fn F7 switch to the external display Toggles between the LCD external display connected to the monitor connector and both LCD and external display This function can only be used by the first user to log in It will not work under a second user account Fn F8 Toggles between the LCD and both LCD and TV This function can only be used by the ...

Page 37: ...On Off hard disk Data is read from or written to the hard drive 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 onwhen the characters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed characters when Caps Lock is on Turns off...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...cannot insert or remove a disc Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the disc drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc 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 E...

Page 40: ...s Do not use discs with any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the CD RW drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc For best results use the CD...

Page 41: ... cause the system to become unstable 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 labelled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that ...

Page 42: ...in the multi purpose bay To attach the weight saver proceed as follows 1 If another device is in the multi purpose bay remove the device 2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place To remove the weight saver proceed as follows 1 Slide the multi purpose bay release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 2 Remove the weight saver ...

Page 43: ... PC Cards may require you to disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices Make sure you 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 ...

Page 44: ... release button so that the release button pops out 9 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pops out 10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot If you unplug the PC Card from the computer when it 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 Cardicon in the task...

Page 45: ...e Memory Stick can already be used with an ever increasing range of compatible products including Audio systems Visual devices VAIO products CLIE handhelds Mobile phones There are currently two different types of Memory Stick The generic Memory Stick coloured blue The MagicGate Memory Stick coloured white You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website http www sonystyle europe com or f...

Page 46: ... data from accidental erasure Versatility memory capacity ranges from 4 MB up to 128 MB 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 10 pins This and the overall robust structure of the stick gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices Durability the same Memory Stick can be used tens ...

Page 47: ... 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 48: ...sic to your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative Compliance SonicStage software So that you 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 that ...

Page 49: ...uthorized distribution on the Internet Since it is compatible with MagicGate you can use SonicStage to transfer music that you have downloaded onto your PC to your MG Memory Stick and playback 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 wor...

Page 50: ...for private usage only Compatible devices There are nearly 80 Memory Stick enabled products on the market or announced for introduction world wide ranging from camcorders and portable music players to voice recorders and many other electronic devices You can currently use Memory Sticks with the following Sony products Visual Cybershot digital camera Mavica digital camera PC TRV and VX series digit...

Page 51: ...ck Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick The 128 MB Memory Stick ha...

Page 52: ...from your digital device insert the Memory Stick with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer Hold the Memory Stick with t...

Page 53: ...slot proceed as follows 1 Check that the access light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick in towards the notebook The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly It is recommended that you remove the Memory Stick before shutting down the computer ...

Page 54: ...the wall jack We recommend you to use the supplied plug because the usage of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other connected device may not function properly S...

Page 55: ...orrect phone plug If there are two phone plugs in the box make sure you use the correct one for the country you are in as follows UK The connector can be identified by its cuboid shape and flat pins Netherlands The connector can be identified by its protruding pins ...

Page 56: ...vel 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 while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Using Standby mode...

Page 57: ...the Control Panel 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 Go to the Start menu click Shut Down and then choose Hibernate from the drop down menu or press Fn F12 keys To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by pressing the power ...

Page 58: ...his means that you can communicate between a limited number of computers ad hoc or you can communicate through an Access Point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11b standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Data encryption protects th...

Page 59: ...int ad hoc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless LAN switch on the front side of the computer 2 Double click the network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears 3 Click the Advanced button The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab 5 Click the Add button The Wireless Netw...

Page 60: ...s 14 Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only check box 15 Click Close 16 Click OK Your computer is ready to communicate with another computer If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers in exactly the same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name SSID and the same Network key on all computers as on the first com...

Page 61: ...ces within a specific range To communicate with an Access Point infrastructure proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless switch on the front side of the computer 2 Right click the network icon in the taskbar displaying the Wireless Network Connection message 3 Click View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears 4 Select the network you want to use 5 Type the N...

Page 62: ...onnect After 30 seconds the connection is established In France only channels 10 and 11 are legally allowed when using WLAN This means that channel selection will be required when using WLAN in France For more information see the Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet ...

Page 63: ...to 11 In case you are trying to communicate with a user who has set the channel between 1 and 10 you will need to change the channel at your side To change the channel proceed as follows 1 Click Start Settings and then Control Panel 2 Double click System The System Properties dialog box appears 3 On the Hardware tab click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears 4 Double click Network adap...

Page 64: ...k OK The correct channel has been set When you change the channel number on one computer you need to change the channel number manually on all other devices intended for wireless connection If you use a non Sony Access Point read the manual of the Access Point to be sure which channel to use For more information on Wireless LAN read the Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet ...

Page 65: ...licator page 65 Connecting an external display page 69 Connecting external speakers page 75 Connecting an external microphone page 76 Connecting an external mouse or keyboard page 77 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 78 Connecting a printer page 81 Connecting an i LINK device page 83 Connecting to a network LAN page 86 Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer i...

Page 66: ...o not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet when using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions When connecting video cables to S Video out and Video out simultaneously only the S Video out connector can be used 1 DC In port page 22 7 Monitor VGA port page 69 2 USB port page 78 8 S Video out connector page 72 3 PS 2 mouse keyboard connector ...

Page 67: ...2 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In port 2 on the port replicator 3 3 Plug the power cord 4 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator DC IN 5 of the port replicator turns green 4 Close the tilt stands before attaching the notebook to the port replicator 5 Align the bottom connector of the notebook with the connector on the port replicator 6 and push down unt...

Page 68: ... 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 Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or the optional Sony adapter ...

Page 69: ... levers on each side of the port replicator to disconnect the computer from the port replicator 3 Lift the notebook 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 dust may get inside and dama...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...optional port replicator To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 not supplied into the monitor VGA connector 2 on the notebook 2 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 3 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet You cannot use the monitor connector on your notebook when the port replicator is connected to the notebook ...

Page 72: ...mputer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone To connect a multimedia computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 into the monitor VGA connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug the speaker cable 3 into the headphone connector 4 on the computer 3 Plug the microphone cable 5 into the microphone connector 6 on the computer ...

Page 73: ...stallation and use If you insert a DVD in your DVD ROM drive to watch a videoon your TV the Fn F8 key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV Solution 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 softw...

Page 74: ...nd of the audio video cable 1 optional into the headphone connector 2 green and the other end into the Audio Left and Audio Right connectors on your TV 3 Plug one end of the S video cable 3 optional into the S Video out connector 4 and the other end into the S video connector on your TV 4 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 5 Set up the TV configuration system ...

Page 75: ...he symbol 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 Yo...

Page 76: ...nnect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphone 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 floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ...

Page 77: ...n 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 1 Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 78: ...time Of course you can always connect an external USB mouse or keyboard See Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 78 Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or the keyboard turn off the computer To connect an external mouse or keyboard proceed as follows 1 Plug the mouse cable 1 or the keyboard cable 2 with the symbol facing up into the PS 2 mouse keyboard connector 3 identified by ...

Page 79: ...ur USB device before using the USB device There are 3 USB ports at the back of your notebook and 2 USB ports at the back of the optional port replicator Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse proceed as follows 1 Choose the USB connector you prefer to use at the back of the notebook 1 or the optional port replicator 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can use your USB mo...

Page 80: ...lug the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB connector The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use To remove a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows If your computer is on double click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon and stop the device If the floppy disk drive is not removed properly your system may crash and you may lose any unsave...

Page 81: ...isk To remove a floppy disk proceed as follows When you have finished using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the disk does not come out by pressing the eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the eject b...

Page 82: ...ur computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug a USB printer cable into one of the USB connectors on your notebook A USB connector is identified by the symbol on your notebook and printer 2 Plug the printer 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 ...

Page 83: ...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 84: ...lable may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end An i LINK connection with othe...

Page 85: ...deo camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labelled 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 86: ...eripheral devices 85 n N Connecting two VAIO notebooks You can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO computer to your computer with an optional i LINK cable You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer ...

Page 87: ...e network consult your Network Administrator The default settings make your computer able to connect to the network If the main unit is docked you can only use the Ethernet network connector on the port replicator For more information about connectingyour notebook tothe network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the VAIO Link website How to troubleshoot network problems Do not ...

Page 88: ...online documentation delivered with your computer Other sources of information The online help files that accompany your software contain instructions on using the software VAIO Link website if you have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO Link web site Go to http www vaio link com VAIO Link Before contacting VAIO Link try to solve the problem by reading the User Guides and help ...

Page 89: ...lutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link About the computer and software page 89 About the display page 92 About CD ROMs DVD ROMs and floppy disks page 93 About sound page 97 About the modem page 98 About peripherals page 99 About digital video captures and DVgate page 100 About power management page 100 About i LINK devices page 101 About Wireless LAN page 101 ...

Page 90: ...display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that you have switched to the external display and that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer off for at least one hour and then turn it on When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not be able to start your system properly Leave th...

Page 91: ... appears 13 Make sure that Yes is selected and then press Enter My computer does not shut down You are recommended to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Shut Down command does not work properly proceed as follows Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete to en...

Page 92: ... If the above method does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and shutdown the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and clicking Shut Down on the Windows Security screen My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provid...

Page 93: ...d into a power source and that they are 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 The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while...

Page 94: ... mouse and select Eject or press the Fn E keys to open the disk tray 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 After inserting the CD wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires s...

Page 95: ...ly To display the Device Manager click Start point to Settings and select Control Panel Double click the System icon On the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Check your PG Parental Guidance in the DVD softw...

Page 96: ...r higher to achieve optimum performance If you want to use other media and are having difficulty formatting non 4x CD RW discs change the writing speed from 4x to a lower setting To change the writing speed from the default to a lower speed proceed as follows 1 Go to My Computer from the Start menu 2 Right click the disc drive icon 3 Select Properties 4 Select the Settings tab 5 Change the Current...

Page 97: ...n the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour The optional PCGA UFD5 A USB floppy disk drive is not recognised as drive A To set the UFD5 A to A proceed as follows 1 Turn the system power on 2 Connect the UFD5 A 3 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel 4 Double click System 5 Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 6 Select Universal Seria...

Page 98: ...ou 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 cable or a set of headphones to the headphone connector disconnect the cable The sound of my notebook s fan i...

Page 99: ...untry you are dialling from My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialling mode may be incompatible with your telephone line My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax ...

Page 100: ...ms with the i LINK devices My PC Card is not working Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your version of Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using If you are using two PC Cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using I cannot print Check that the printer cables are correctly connected Check that yo...

Page 101: ...art your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this error Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device About power management The power management setting is not responding Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated ...

Page 102: ...chine is turned on The Wireless LAN Access Point and your computer cannot communicate Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the front side of the computer is turned on Check if the power of the Access Point is turned on Check if the Access Point is displayed in the Available networks window To check this click Start point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the Network Connections ...

Page 103: ...cess Point Read the manual of the Access Point If several computers communicate with the same Access Point the concentration may be too high Wait a few minutes and try to access again I cannot access the Internet Check the settings of the Access Point See the manual of the Access Point Check if your computer and the Access Point are communicating Make the distance between the Access Point and your...

Page 104: ...unctionality of your notebook 256 MB of memory is preinstalled in one of the two available memory module bays 256 MB x 1 When only 256 MB of memory is preinstalled you can add an optional 256 MB memory module to increase memory up to 512 MB For memory upgrades use only DDR266 CL2 5 DDR SDRAM SO DIMMs gold lead contacts Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memo...

Page 105: ...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 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 humi...

Page 106: ... peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 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 To remove the memory module pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released 7 Pull the memory module in the direction of arrow 2 ...

Page 107: ... memory module from its packaging 9 Install the memory module by sliding it into the memory module slot as shown 10 Press the module into place until it clicks 11 Close the computer cover 12 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the notebook 13 Turn on the computer ...

Page 108: ... 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 subject to mechanical vibration ...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...diators 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 35 C or less than 10 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 prevent that ...

Page 111: ... disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer As you may lose important data once your computer is damaged you should back up your data regularly Restore the original application programs from the Product Recovery CD ROM On handling floppy disks Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct ...

Page 112: ...ar parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries 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 p...

Page 113: ...sing headphones 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 handling the Memory Stick Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick ...

Page 114: ...n 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 ROM that enables a VAIO computer user to recover all the applications that ...

Page 115: ... Digital Video Disc A type of read only CD with a minimum capacity of 4 7 GB maximum capacity can reach 17 GB This high storage power makes it the ideal medium for storing films Ethernet Ethernet is the most widely implemented local area network LAN technology The Ethernet system called 10BASE T provides data transfer rates of 10 Mbps megabits per second A more recent version of Ethernet called 10...

Page 116: ...t Emitting Diode A semiconductor device that lights up when electricity passes through it Lithium ion battery A lithium ion battery uses lithium cobalt oxide and carbon as electrodes and ions move from one electrode to the other during charge and discharge Lithium ion batteries are the first choice for notebooks because of their light weight high energy density and because they have no memory effe...

Page 117: ...than one operating system or to clearly separate your data files from your installed software PBX A PBX Private Branch Exchange is a private telephone network within an enterprise Under this system the calls between the enterprise members are local and the phone numbers are made up of 3 or 4 digits Companies generally choose this phone system for internal communication because it is less expensive...

Page 118: ...etworks implementing voice transmission by using analog signals RAM Short for Random Access Memory the memory used to run programs and store data in current use RAM is the fastest kind of memory to read from and write to Information stored in RAM is lost when you turn off the computer The higher the RAM capacity the faster your current data can be processed Resolution The degree of sharpness and c...

Page 119: ...er as soon as a power interruption is detected If you are using the computer when the power failure occurs you have time to save all unsaved data and to shut down your computer USB USB Universal Serial Bus is a hardware interface for attaching devices such as a keyboard mouse joystick scanner or printer You can connect up to 127 devices to a USB port The USB standard is Hot Plug and Play VAIO Shor...