Sony PCG-GRX616MK, User Manual

Page 1: ...N Sony notebook user guide P C G G R X s e r i e s ...

Page 2: ... whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this ...

Page 3: ...ystems Incorporated WinDVD for VAIO is a trademark or registered trademark of InterVideo Inc QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under licence QuickTime is registered in the U S and other countries RealOne Player is a trademark or registered trademark of RealNetworks Inc in the U S and other countries PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd Symantec Norton AntiVirus ...

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: ... 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 mo...

Page 6: ...se 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 optical instruments can cause eye hazard As the laser ...

Page 7: ...equired standards Additionally Sony provides these EU DoC s on the website http www compliance sony de as a service to our customers You can search for all Declarations of Conformity available for a specific product by typing in the model name in the search box A list of matching documents will be displayed and can be downloaded Please note that the availability of declarations depends on the scop...

Page 8: ...e Wireless LAN functionality may be restricted For country specific details please refer to the Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet The Wireless LAN functionality of the PCWA C150S PC card which is bundled with this unit has passed Wi Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance ...

Page 9: ... 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 the internal memory backup battery Your VAIO notebook is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product For ...

Page 10: ...audio and video CDs Interconnectivity Your computer has MagicGate Memory Stick Ethernet and i LINK functionalities Memory Stick is Sony s universal storage medium i LINK is a bi directional digital interface for exchanging data Wireless technology Thanks to the Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b technology in PC Card format you can communicate freely without cables or wires Windows Your system includes the...

Page 11: ...description of 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 ...

Page 12: ...ny applications About the Software is a short description of the features of the software delivered with your system Using Video software explains how to use Sony video software DVgate MovieShaker and Network Smart Capture Managing audio files with SonicStage explains how to convert your existing MP3 WMA and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format Using PictureGear Studio explains how to get the...

Page 13: ...cific 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 about your favourite VAIO software ...

Page 14: ...s The following hardware items are in the box 1 Main unit 7 Phone plug country specific 2 Product recovery CD ROMs 8 Phone cable 3 Documentation pack 9 Power cord 4 AC adapter 10 CD RW DVD ROM drive internal 5 Rechargeable battery pack 11 Wireless LAN PC Card 6 Weight saver ...

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: ... 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 Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance ...

Page 17: ...trols 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 the Wireless LAN PC Card page 45 Using the Memory Stick page 55 Using the modem page 65 Using power saving modes page ...

Page 18: ... Locating controls and connectors Right Do not cover the ventilation slot when the computer is on 1 Battery bay page 23 2 Hard disk drive page 35 3 Ventilation slot page 14 4 Headphone connector page 79 5 Microphone connector page 80 6 USB port page 82 ...

Page 19: ...N Left 1 MagicGate Memory Stick slot page 55 2 USB port page 82 3 i LINK IEEE1394 S400 port page 88 4 PC Card slots page 42 5 Multipurpose bay for weight saver or second battery with weight saver or removable CD RW DVD ROM drive page 41 page 27 page 38 ...

Page 20: ...aps Lock indicator page 35 4 Scroll Lock indicator page 35 5 Power indicator page 35 6 Battery 1 indicator page 35 7 Battery 2 indicator page 35 8 Hard disk drive indicator page 35 9 LCD screen page 117 10 Keyboard page 32 11 Internal speakers page 79 12 Left right buttons page 37 13 Touchpad page 37 14 Power button page 30 ...

Page 21: ...e left side of the back panel Do not cover the ventilation slot when the computer is on 1 Ventilation slot page 14 5 Printer connector page 86 2 DC In page 22 6 USB port page 82 3 Ethernet connector network page 90 7 AV Out connector page 76 4 Monitor VGA connector page 73 8 Modem connector page 65 ...

Page 22: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 21 n N Bottom 1 Port replicator connector cover page 70 2 Memory module cover page 110 3 Multipurpose bay release lever page 41 ...

Page 23: ...puter 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 accessible Some models may be supplied with 2 power cords respectively for a UK and for a Continental power...

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: ...rns off This process takes 2 5 hours when the system is off on 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 right side of the computer 2 indicates the status of the battery pack in the multipurpose bay on the left side of the computer Battery indi...

Page 26: ...tery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low T...

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: ...k proceed as follows 1 If the weight saver or the optical disc drive is in the multipurpose bay 1 remove it see Using the weight saver page 41 2 Insert the battery pack 2 into the multipurpose bay The battery 2 indicator light turns on 3 Attach the weight saver 3 to the computer to stabilize the battery pack 4 Slide the eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver toward the front of the computer...

Page 29: ...attery 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 85 charged ...

Page 30: ... the second battery pack To remove the second battery pack proceed as follows 1 Slide the multipurpose 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: ...and lift the cover 2 Press 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 If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will turn off ...

Page 32: ...ards 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 applica...

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: ...ger in use Light 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 on when the characters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed characters when Caps Lo...

Page 37: ... of the LCD To increase lightness 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 connector and both LCD and external display Fn F8 Toggles between the LCD and both LCD and TV Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execut...

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: ...not 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 Expl...

Page 40: ...he 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 you can ...

Page 41: ...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 CD Rs th...

Page 42: ... in the multipurpose bay To attach the weight saver proceed as follows 1 If another device is in the multipurpose 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 multipurpose bay release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 2 Remove the weight saver ...

Page 43: ...r Eject Hardware icon appears in the system tray Some devices may not function properly if you repeat Returning to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode The computer will return to its original state if you restart it The PC Card slots can accommodate at the same time two Types I two Types II or one Type III PC Card These slots are compatible with Card Bus ports Use the lower slot for PC...

Page 44: ...rry your notebook while touching the head of a PC Card as pressure or shock may damage the connector pins Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly If you want to remove a PC Card when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 To remove a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Double click the Unplug...

Page 45: ...s that use the PC Card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card when your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing the Fn F12 keys or by using the PowerPanel Utility and when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while usi...

Page 46: ...n Access Point peer to peer page 48 Communicating with an Access Point page 51 Wireless LAN channel selection page 53 Troubleshooting About Wireless LAN PC Card connectivity page 109 Precaution The 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C150S and the 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C100 cannot be used together on the same computer When using the 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C150S with an older c...

Page 47: ... does not fit easily do not force it in Take the card out and try reinserting it If your computer has two PC card slots insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the upper slot If the card is inserted in the lower slot the antenna of the Wireless LAN PC Card will block the upper slot Set up your computer so that it does not go into System Standby or System Hibernation mode while the Wireless LAN PC Car...

Page 48: ...r you can communicate with an Access Point which allows you to create a full Access Point network In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g individual license limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality carefully read the Wireless LAN Regulation leaflet WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11b standard which specifies the used technolo...

Page 49: ...To communicate without Access Point peer to peer mode proceed as follows 1 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card bundled with your computer see Inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card page 46 2 Click the network icon in the taskbar The Sony Wireless LAN Client Manager dialog box appears 3 Click the Actions menu and choose Add Edit Configuration Profile The Add Edit Configuration Profile dialog box appears No...

Page 50: ...the Profile Name field and choose Peer to Peer Group in the Network Type drop down list 6 Click Next 7 Enter your network name in the Network Name text box and choose the channel you want to use for wireless communications in the Channel Number drop down list 8 Click Next ...

Page 51: ...mmunicate between two or more computers you need to configure each computer in exactly the same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure In France only channels 10 and 11 can be used indoor as well as outdoor This means that you might need to change channels see Wireless LAN channel selection page 5...

Page 52: ... from multiple wireless devices within a specific range To communicate with an Access Point proceed as follows 1 Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card bundled with your computer see Inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card page 46 2 Click the network icon in the taskbar The Sony Wireless LAN Client Manager dialog box appears 3 Click the Actions menu and choose Add Edit Configuration Profile The Add Edit Confi...

Page 53: ...anumeric characters or hexadecimal depending on your encryption key 9 Fill in the Network key Type your key 5 last digits of the access point name in the first box and make sure Key 1 is selected near the bottom of the dialog box If you wish to select another key number select it in the Encrypt data with drop down box 10 Click Next 11 In the Power Management area select the Off check box if you wi...

Page 54: ...the channel is set to 11 If 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 clic...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...thing 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 gen...

Page 57: ... 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 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 onl...

Page 58: ... 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 59: ...ic 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 c...

Page 60: ...nauthorized 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 w...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 61 n N Digital printers AIBO the Sony Entertainment Robot To find out more about the products available in your country go to http www sonystyle europe com ...

Page 63: ...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 has a vertical lock LOCK LOCK LOCK ...

Page 64: ... 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 the My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...he wall jack We recommend that you 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 ...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...ect 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 while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard di...

Page 69: ...m 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 button The computer returns to its previous state When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hi...

Page 70: ...licator page 70 Connecting an external display page 73 Connecting external speakers page 79 Connecting an external microphone page 80 Connecting an external mouse or keyboard page 81 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 82 Connecting a printer page 86 Connecting an i LINK device page 88 Connecting to a network LAN page 90 Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer i...

Page 71: ...eplicator 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 S Video out connector page 76 2 USB port page 82 8 Ethernet network port 10BASE T 100BASE TX page 90 3 Serial port page 87 9 Monitor VGA port page 73 4...

Page 72: ...tor turns green 4 Close the cover and align the bottom connector of the notebook with the connector on the port replicator 5 Gently press the notebook down until it clicks into place 6 Open the cover and turn on the notebook When you use the port replicator for the first time the installation of the network drivers starts automatically When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not att...

Page 73: ...vers 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 damage ...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...t 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 or the port replicator 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 76: ...y 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 or on the port replicator 2 Plug the speaker cable 3 into the headphones connector 4 on the computer 3 Plug the microphone cable 5 into the microphone connector 6 on the computer ...

Page 77: ...llation and use If you insert a DVD in your CD RW DVD ROM drive to watch a video on 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 s...

Page 78: ...le 1 optional into the right and left line out and the Video out connector 2 and the other end into the Audio Left and Audio Right connectors and the Video connector 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 sy...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...nect 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 diskettes on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes ...

Page 81: ...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 2 identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 82: ...time Of course you can always connect an external USB mouse or keyboard See Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 82 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 83: ... using the USB device There are 3 USB ports on your notebook at the back at the left at the right 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 left or right of the notebook 1 or the optional port replicator 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You ...

Page 84: ...urchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Choose the USB connector you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 1 into the USB connector 2 The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use ...

Page 85: ...vice before reoving the cable If the floppy disk drive is not removed properly your system may crash and you may lose any unsaved data If your computer is off you can unplug the USB cable from the computer directly Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Hold the disk 1 with the label side facing upwards 2 Gently push the disk into the drive 2 until it clicks into plac...

Page 86: ... 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 button while the LED indicator is on It may damage the floppy disk ...

Page 87: ...t a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug an optional USB printer cable into one of the USB connectors on your notebook or your optional port replicator A USB connector is identified by the symbol on your notebook port replicator 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 ...

Page 88: ...equipped with a 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 Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Sony Notebook Setup software ...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...r 2 Launch the DVgate application see the Software Guide for details 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 comp...

Page 91: ...BASE TX type networks via an Ethernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the 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 connecting your notebook to the network please...

Page 92: ...d and 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 Before contacting us please try and find a solution by reading the documentation provided wit...

Page 93: ...s Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link About the computer and software page 93 About the display page 97 About discs and floppy disks page 98 About sound page 102 About the modem page 103 About peripherals page 104 About digital video captures and DVgate page 106 About power management page 107 About i LINK devices page 108 About Wireless LAN PC Card connectivity page 109 ...

Page 94: ...n and works If you are using an external 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 Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn it on When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not be a...

Page 95: ... appears 13 Make sure that Yes is selected and then press Enter I cannot shut down my computer 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 96: ... 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 stop the CD 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 provider for t...

Page 97: ...external serial PS 2 mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector of your optional port replicator If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse check that the appropriate driver and software are properly installed Check that the USB mouse is plugged into the USB connector ...

Page 98: ...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 pressing F7 several times The screen image on my external display is not centred or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image The window I have just closed continues to appear on my LCD Press ...

Page 99: ...on 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 software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner Moisture condensation may have occurred...

Page 100: ...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 software as this might be preventing you from playing certain DVDs when it is activated On your computer the default DVD region code is 2 Do not change this setting using the Region Code Change function in Windows or using any other software applications S...

Page 101: ... approximately one hour My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette The diskette is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Your diskette may be corrupt Try to insert another diskette The optional PCGA UFD5 USB floppy disk drive is not recognised as drive A To set the...

Page 102: ...tebook User Guide Getting help 101 n N 8 Keep clicking OK until the Confirmation of deletion of device message appears 9 Select Scan for hardware changes from the Action menu The UFD5 is recognised as drive A ...

Page 103: ...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 cable or a set of headphones to the headphone connector disconnect the cable The sound of my notebook s fan ...

Page 104: ...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 105: ...g other brands may cause problems 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 co...

Page 106: ...ssing or bent pins Try a printer self test if available to see if the printer itself is still functioning properly For more information please consult the manual supplied with your printer Some printers have a specific installation procedure Please check the manual supplied with your printer ...

Page 107: ...essage Recording to DV device failed Check the power and cable connections to the DV device and try the operation again Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this error Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device ...

Page 108: ...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 Press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously and select Restart from the drop down list The notebook restarts 3 If the procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut do...

Page 109: ...een two VAIO computers Disconnect then reconnect the i LINK cable If you still have no connection after waiting for a while restart both computers If either computer has just returned from a power saving mode the connection may be affected In this case make sure you perform a full restart before connecting them ...

Page 110: ...ng to your Access Point s manual The Access Point and the computer are too far apart Reposition the computer to within 30m 100 feet of the Access Point in a direct line of sight The data transfer speed is slow If your data transfer speed is extremely slow try the following Assign another channel number to the Access Point There may be too many clients accessing the Access Point Try accessing it la...

Page 111: ...nctionality of your notebook 512 MB of memory is preinstalled in one or both of the two available memory module bays When only 512 MB of memory is preinstalled you can add an optional 512 MB memory module to increase memory up to 1024 MB For memory upgrades use only PC2100 DDR 266 CL2 5 SDRAM SO DIMMs gold leaf contacts Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a mem...

Page 112: ...g 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 humidi...

Page 113: ...e computer and remove the battery pack 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 8 Close the cover 9 Gently tighten the screw ...

Page 114: ...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 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 7 Install the memory module by sliding it into the memory module slot 8 Press the module into place until it clicks ...

Page 115: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Precautions 114 n N 9 Close the computer cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the notebook 11 Turn on the computer ...

Page 116: ...ry proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to Sony Notebook Setup via the Start menu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 3 In the About this Computer tab you can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the notebook ...

Page 117: ... hard disk page 117 On handling the LCD screen page 117 On using power source page 118 On handling your notebook page 118 On handling diskettes page 120 On handling discs page 120 On using the battery pack page 121 On using earphones page 122 On handling the Memory Stick page 122 ...

Page 118: ... or writing data Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme change of temperature Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mode 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 exert pressure on it This...

Page 119: ...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 adapter On handling your notebook Clean with a soft dry cloth or a ...

Page 120: ...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 computer is brought d...

Page 121: ... errors Always hold the disc by its edge and its central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out If the disc i...

Page 122: ...ats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging t...

Page 123: ... 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 Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet D...

Page 124: ...th ACPI 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 CD Optical dis...

Page 125: ...ge 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 of 4 7 GB maxi...

Page 126: ...al 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 Colour ca...

Page 127: ...chieves better image and audio quality 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 system...

Page 128: ...icator An additional device that you can connect to your notebook The port replicator contains ports that enable you to connect additional peripherals such as a printer or a monitor to your VAIO A port replicator is similar 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...

Page 129: ... cable that requires separate transmission types for the three colours on the display SDRAM Synchronous DRAM is a kind of dynamic random access memory running at a much higher clock speed than regular memory 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...

Page 130: ...o 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 relativel...