Sony PCG-R505TE Primary, User Manual

Page 1: ...VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide PCG R505TSK PCG R505TS PCG R505TEK PCG R505TE ...

Page 2: ...in part without permission is prohibited All rights reserved Sony VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Printed in USA 2001 Sony Electronics Inc XXX XXX XXX ...

Page 3: ...is a U S registered mark Sony i LINK Memory Stick Memory Stick logo MG Memory Stick DVGate Jog Dial Mavica MagicGate OpenMG Jukebox VisualFlow Handycam Media Bar MovieShaker PictureGear VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Windows Me Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel SpeedStep and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Co...

Page 4: ... _______________________ Safety Information WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Nev...

Page 5: ...dem ni le téléphone pour prévenir d une fuite de gas si vous êtes près de la fuite L appareil doit être le plus près possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l accès If you have any questions about this product you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1 888 4SONYPC or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 or find Son...

Page 6: ...nt Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded an...

Page 7: ...e Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for infor...

Page 8: ...re that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommagées Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace o...

Page 9: ...e matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce matériel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de télécommunication Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement L abonné ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci dessu...

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Page 11: ...3 Using Your VAIO Notebook 35 Using the Keyboard 35 Using the Touchpad 39 Using PC Cards 40 Using Smart Connect 43 VAIO Action Setup 46 Jog Dial Control 46 Using Memory Stick Media 49 Using Power Saving Modes 55 Using a Phone Line 57 Using the Local Area Network LAN 58 4 Connecting Peripheral Devices 59 Connecting the Optional Docking Station 60 Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive 66 Connecting an Op...

Page 12: ...ction Windows Me only 97 6 Adding Memory 101 Related Safety Guidelines 101 To Install a Memory Module 102 To Remove a Memory Module 105 7 About the Software on Your Notebook 107 Overview of the Software on Your Notebook 107 MovieShaker 112 PictureGear 116 Application Driver and System Recovery CDs 118 Software Support Information 122 8 Troubleshooting 125 Troubleshooting Your Notebook 125 Troubles...

Page 13: ...xiii Troubleshooting audio 135 Troubleshooting the Printer 136 Getting Help 138 9 Specifications 139 ...

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Page 15: ...dio and video quality High quality MPEG2 video which supports full screen display 12 1 inch Active Matrix LCD screen and enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Microsoft Windows Operating System Your system includes Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Communications Access popular online ser...

Page 16: ...y updates and software information Operating System Getting Started Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or the Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Getting Started manual Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating system Software CDs Microsoft Word 2000 Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word 2000 to the Sony computer you purchased Main Unit Power...

Page 17: ...r if they become corrupted or are erased It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Driver Recovery CD s Allows you to reinstall individual device drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased Other Packet containing special product offers To use these recovery CDs you need to purchase either the optional PCGA DSM5 CD RW DVD Do...

Page 18: ... chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setti...

Page 19: ...oisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95º F 35º C or less than 41º F 5º C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Computer positioned directly in front of you Wrists relaxed and flat Arms at desk level ...

Page 20: ...aged connection cables Your computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not ...

Page 21: ...D Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate ...

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Page 23: ...ower source and how to start and shut down your notebook Locating Controls and Connectors Front 1 Power indicator 8 Scroll lock indicator 2 Battery indicator 9 LCD screen 3 Memory Stick indicator 10 Speakers 4 Docking Station Indicator 11 Power button 5 Hard disk drive indicator 12 Keyboard 6 Num lock indicator 13 Touchpad 7 Caps lock indicator 14 Left and right buttons 4 ...

Page 24: ...VAIO R505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide 24 Back 1 Battery connector Left 1 DC In connector 2 USB connector 3 Air vent 4 Monitor connector 5 Memory Stick slot ...

Page 25: ...twork connector Do not connect to the Ethernet connector any other type of network cable or telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector To connect the unit to the network contact your network administrator Gently pull the rubber tab away from the notebook to find the ...

Page 26: ...ug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Bottom 1 Battery unlock lever 3 Reset switch 2 Battery unlock lock lever 4 Docking station connector Connecting AC Adapter Notebook Computer DC In AC Adapter supplied Power Cord supplied ...

Page 27: ... 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 AC adapter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter Using Battery Power You can use a battery pack as a source of power The battery pack that comes with your notebook is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pac...

Page 28: ...e the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the notebook 2 Insert the battery pack The battery is charging whether or not the notebook is powered on or off The battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately one and one half hours if the notebook is powered off To ...

Page 29: ...ndicator Light Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power Battery Indicator Battery Pack supplied ...

Page 30: ...ry level falls to less than 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Using Power Saving Modes The battery pack supplied with your notebook is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partial...

Page 31: ...10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the notebook f...

Page 32: ...e the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key Opening Notebook Windows Me only The VAIO InitManager dialog box appears when starting your notebook for the first time Select OK to begin initial setup If you do not execute the initial setup you cannot use part of the VAIO original hardware functions such as Center Jog Control Power Management tool touchpad scroll function and keybo...

Page 33: ...book 1 Close or end all operations Close all applications Remove the PC cards Disconnect USB devices 2 Then restart the notebook You can restart your computer by pressing the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your notebook Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery l...

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Page 35: ...y similar to that of a typewriter the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Function Keys Print Screen Key Shift Fn Key Windows Key Alt Key Applications Key Numeric Keypad Area Navigation Keys Correction Keys Fn Key Backspace Key Ctrl Key Key ...

Page 36: ... vary from one application to the next Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another ke...

Page 37: ...the hard drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the notebook when this indicator light is on The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active The character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Letters appear in lower case as you type...

Page 38: ...se volume press Fn F4 then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or Fn F5 Brightness control Adjusts brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 then or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 then or Fn F7 Switch to the external display Toggles through the LCD and external display Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command ...

Page 39: ...cut menu of context sensitive choices 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 edge to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features such as clic...

Page 40: ...ate one Type I or Type II PC card and is compatible with a CardBus Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Pr...

Page 41: ...g Do not force a card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation Do not carry your notebook while the head of the PC card such as a wireless LAN card is out of the slot Pressure or shock may damage the connector pins See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on its u...

Page 42: ...3 Click the Device Manager tab then click the Refresh button 4 In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system If you removed a Sony i LINK CD RW DVD ROM drive or Sony i LINK DVD ROM drive by mistake disconnect the docking station and reconnect it See Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking Station for details In some cases if your noteboo...

Page 43: ...so has Smart Connect or preinstalled Windows Me You can then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer See Smart Connect online help for more information i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software ...

Page 44: ...ch on the bottom of the docking station to the side marked 4 Connect the docking station to your notebook as described in Connecting the Notebook to the Docking Station Note the following When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name by which it will be identified when the two computers are networked together If you have previously purchased a VAIO computer or not...

Page 45: ...another computer 6 After you have finished the tasks you needed to perform to end the smart connect session proceed as follows Disconnect your notebook from the docking station Disconnect the i LINK cable and all other cables from the docking station Set the i LINK network switch to the unmarked side ...

Page 46: ... and click Help Topics Jog Dial Control Your notebook is equipped with a Jog Dial Control located below the touchpad and between the left and right buttons The Jog Dial Control enables you to open an application folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial Control In addition when you press the Jog Dial Control you can turn on your notebook automatically and star...

Page 47: ...cation is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active When you select an item in the Jog Dial window and it is displayed between orange bars you can press the Jog Dial Control to view a submenu of that item Using Launcher Mode To use the Jog Dial Control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial Utility icon in the task tray Alternatively you can press the Ctrl key and the Jog D...

Page 48: ...nd the software window is active Depending on the software you are using you can select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial Control You can switch between guide mode and launcher mode by pressing the Ctrl key and the Jog Dial Control Using Guide Mode The Jog Dial control window displays the function of the Jog Dial Control Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software If Sony software...

Page 49: ...alent of pressing Enter or Select Using Memory Stick Media This compact portable and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk The medium is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable the media can be used for external data storage Types of Memory Stick Media The following two types of Memory Stic...

Page 50: ...of authentication and encryption technology Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback To Insert a Memory Stick Media 1 Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and toward the Memory Stick media ...

Page 51: ...cts pull it out At the default setting Visual Flow application starts automatically when you insert a Memory Stick media You can change this setting in VAIO Action Setup Warning Windows Me models only When copying data between Memory Stick media with different memory capacity use the drag and drop method to copy data Do not use the Copy Disk function of Windows The Copy Disk function will result i...

Page 52: ...e details about using Memory Stick Formatter refer to Formatter Help 1 Insert the Memory Stick media into the notebook See To Insert a Memory Stick Media for details on inserting Memory Stick media 2 Click the Start button point to Programs click Memory Stick Utility and then click Memory Stick Formatter 3 Click Start Formatter Memory Stick Formatter begins Write protect off Data can be saved on t...

Page 53: ...Stick media can be used with copyright protected data such as music Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MG Memory Stick media All data checked out to MG Memory Stick media from OpenMG Jukebox is in Hifi folder Do not attempt to modify the HiFi folder with Windows Explorer or any software other than OpenMG Jukebox We make no reparations for data that...

Page 54: ...r than the supplied label to a media Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the media Do not disassemble or modify the media Do not allow the media to get wet Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or places with corrosive substances To prolong the life of the media use the suppl...

Page 55: ...isplays green when your computer is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Standby Mode In Standby Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The umber power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode To activate Standby mode press the power button and release it immedia...

Page 56: ...return to normal mode Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Power consumption Standby uses more power than Hibernate Windows 2000 The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and then the computer enters Hibernate mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off When returning from Hibernate mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and...

Page 57: ... end into the wall jack In order to register your Sony VAIO Notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect the notebook to a phone line Do not plug the phone cable into the Ethernet connector located to the left of the phone jack as this may damage your notebook Plugging Phone Cable into Phone Jack Your notebook does not work with party lines cannot be connec...

Page 58: ...etwork administrator Connecting to LAN Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet network connector Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector To connect the unit to the network contact yo...

Page 59: ...to a variety of peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting the Optional Docking Station Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Connecting an Optical Drive Connecting a Printer Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting External Speakers Connecting an External Microphone ...

Page 60: ... disk drive An optical CD RW DVD ROM or DVD ROM drive depending on the model you purchased A rear connector panel that enables you to connect additional peripherals to your notebook as shown below Rear Connector Panel 1 USB connectors 5 Network Ethernet 10BaseT 2 Monitor connector 6 i LINK IEEE 1394 S400 connector 3 Serial connector 7 Printer connector 4 DC In 7 6 5 4 1 2 3 ...

Page 61: ...utlet The LED of the DC In connector switches on 2 Holding the notebook with the front side facing you insert the two holes on the front of the computer into the two corresponding latches protruding from the front side of the docking station Note the following before connecting your notebook to the docking station Disconnect the VGA USB AC and Ethernet devices from your notebook Leaving these devi...

Page 62: ... the appropriate procedure below to disconnect the docking station Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is Off 1 Pull out the two release levers on either side of the rear corners of the docking station to release the notebook from the docking station Be careful not to press the top of the notebook too strongly the LCD display may be damaged Securing the Notebook to the Docking Stat...

Page 63: ...onnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is On You can use the Start Menu in the Windows task tray or the UNDOCK switch on the docking station to disconnect your notebook from the docking station while the notebook is on Releasing the Notebook from the Docking Station Removing the Notebook from the Docking Station Pull release levers on either side of rear corners of docking station ...

Page 64: ...ok The Undock Complete dialog box appears Wait for the docking indicator light to switch off before undocking the notebook Once the Undock Complete dialog box appears continue on to step 3 to finish undocking the notebook This prevents from leaving the notebook on the docking station in this released state for too long Docking Indicator Light Once the Undock Complete dialog box appears continue on...

Page 65: ...ebook from the docking station while the docking indicator is on Do not disconnect the docking station during power saving modes i e while the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode If you do any of the above you may lose data or cause the computer to malfunction Do not disconnect the notebook from the docking station if the battery power is low you may lose data Shut down your notebook first th...

Page 66: ...station drive you can connect an optional PCGA UFD5 floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your notebook To Insert a Diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Do not use an optional PCGA UFD5 floppy disk drive while your notebook is connected to the docking station Inserting Diskette Diskette ...

Page 67: ...ED indicator light turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Notes on Handling Diskettes Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Removing Diskette Eject Button ...

Page 68: ... your notebook To Insert a Disc 1 Press the Eject button The disc tray slides out Do not use an optional optical docking station PCGA CD51 A CD ROM drive while your notebook is connected to the docking station If you are using a PC card such as a wireless LAN card with its head out of the slot remove it before you insert a disc Inserting a Disc Eject Button ...

Page 69: ... the disc clicks into place 3 Close the tray by pushing it gently The BUSY indicator on the drive flashes while your notebook reads data from the disc To Remove the Drive Remove the PC card from the computer See Using PC Cards for details Inserting Disc When the notebook is in power saving mode the tray will not open Disc ...

Page 70: ...nagement profile You can play DVDs using the WinDVD software See the help file that came with the WinDVD software for details Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing such discs Note the following for playing a DVD video Do not switch between LCD a...

Page 71: ...surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Writing Data to CD R RW Media You can use Drag n Drop CD software to write data to a CD R or CD RW Note the following when using CD R RW drives For optimal writing speed de...

Page 72: ...sident disc utilities such as the screen saver and virus checker may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities if they are active before writing data to a disc Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer when you are writing data to a CD RW or CD R Using battery power may result in data transfer failure ...

Page 73: ...he Printer connector on the docking station 2 Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into the Printer connector To USB Connectors 1 Locate the USB connectors on your notebook and printer 2 Plug the USB optional printer cable into the USB connector Turn off the notebook before connecting peripherals In normal use you should turn on the peripherals before turning on your notebook Connectin...

Page 74: ...ng See the manuals that came with your printer for more information on printer installation and operation Before operating the printer ensure that the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software is properly set See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ...

Page 75: ...he Memory Stick media slot on your computer For details on using Memory Stick media see Using Memory Stick Media i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each...

Page 76: ... installation and use The i LINK connector does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with your notebook The VAIO Notebook supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software ...

Page 77: ...ptures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate you should defragment or format the D partition regularly To defragment a partition 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar 2 Click Programs Accessories System Tools Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragmenter window appears Select the drive you want to defragment from the list and click the...

Page 78: ...ebook 2 Plug the display cable optional into the monitor connector Using the Docking Station 1 Locate the monitor connector on the rear panel of the docking station Ensure that one end of the power cord of the monitor is plugged into the display and the other end is plugged into an AC outlet Connecting Monitor You cannot use the Monitor connector on your notebook when the docking station is connec...

Page 79: ...Plug the RGB signal cable into the monitor connector 3 Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone connector on the right side of the notebook Ensure that one end of the power cord of the monitor is plugged into the display and the other end is plugged into an AC outlet Connecting Monitor See the manuals that came with your printer and the docking station if applicable for more information on pr...

Page 80: ...ng the Docking Station 1 Locate the monitor connector on the rear panel of the docking station 2 Plug the optional monitor adapter into the monitor connector Connecting projector Projector Power cord RGB signal cable To Headphone Audio cable connector ...

Page 81: ...ut between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices See Selecting the Display Mode for more information Connecting projector Note the following See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and operation You cannot use the Monitor connector on your notebook when the docking station is connected to the notebook Projector Power cord RGB ...

Page 82: ...eyboard speaker and microphone to your computer To Connect a USB Device Using the Notebook 1 Locate a USB connector on the notebook There are two USB connectors on the notebook one on the right side and one on the left side 2 Plug on end of the USB cable into a connector and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB Device To USB mouse USB ...

Page 83: ... a connector and the other end into the USB device You can use an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series not supplied with this computer Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB connector to use it One USB connector supports one USB device Connecting USB Device See the manual that came with your USB device for more information...

Page 84: ...nto the Headphone connector Note the following when connecting external speakers Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers the magnetic field of the speakers may damage the data on the diskettes Connecting Speakers to the Headphone Connector See the manual that comes with your speakers f...

Page 85: ...ophone connector on the right side of your notebook 2 Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone connector Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone Connecting Microphone to Microphone Connector See the manual that comes with your microphone for more information on installation and use Microphone To optional Micro...

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Page 87: ...ok Setup Help for more detailed information Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup Tabs 4 After you finish making your changes click OK Sony Notebook Setup Screen ...

Page 88: ...ves inserted into your computer Touchpad When you connect an optional mouse to the Serial port of your computer you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Enable Ports Enable or disable ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial or infrared ...

Page 89: ...click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Power Management The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar The current profile icon is highlighted on the Power Management toolbar It is the first icon farthest to the left and its appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected To change the power m...

Page 90: ...r management profiles Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Power Management profile or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefine...

Page 91: ...requirements for camera usage DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadshee...

Page 92: ...aves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key or the power button on your computer System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system ...

Page 93: ...s from the pop up menu then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar You can also view the total capacity remaining in the battery by placing the pointer over the battery status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining battery capacity Time indicator Displays estimated time hour...

Page 94: ...en appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information Battery Information Window ...

Page 95: ...eed as follows See also Connecting an External Display 1 Click the Start button point to Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Double click Display to access the Display Properties window 3 Click the Settings tab then click the Advanced button to display the Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties dialog box 4 Click the Intel 82815 Graphics Technology tab then click the ...

Page 96: ...selection click or then click OK 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using If the display resolution of your computer is more than 800 x 600 dots a part of the image will not show up ...

Page 97: ... other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other This configuration of a single desktop distributed across separate displays is referred to as a virtual desktop Selecting Dual Display Mode 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Point to Settings Control Panel 3 Click the Display icon The Display Properties windows appea...

Page 98: ...ze the Dual Display mode by changing the position of the two displays that form the virtual desktop In the Display Properties screen drag the icons of Monitor 1 or Monitor 2 to a new position that is relative to the other The two display icons must be connected to create a virtual desktop Click OK to apply the change Releasing the Dual Display Setting Follow steps 1 4 in the section Selecting Dual...

Page 99: ...ges The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window 6 To try another selection click or and then click OK 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only ...

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Page 101: ...works or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produ...

Page 102: ...he module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module To Install a Memory Module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down Then unscrew the two screws with the mark on the bottom ...

Page 103: ... 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over on the touchpad space Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 6 You must remove the existing memory module Follow the instructions in To Remove a Memory Module 7 Remove the memory module from its packaging Lifting the Keyboard Turning the Keyboard Cable ...

Page 104: ...mputer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 10 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer Note the following Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Be sure that both ends of the memory module click Installing the Memory Module Replacing the Keyboard ...

Page 105: ...odule 1 Perform steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module 2 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 3 Remove the memory module 4 Perform steps 8 and 9 of To install a memory module ...

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Page 107: ...nic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Windows Me only Adobe Systems Inc Create amazing photo effects with Adobe PhotoDeluxe Without learning complex software you can enhance restore and be creative with your photos The software includes bui...

Page 108: ...CD is designed to be the most simple software to make your own CD Users can create their own best AudioCD or data CD that can be read in many PCs With Drag n Drop CD you can also create your own backup CD from the original CD that you own DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit the cl...

Page 109: ...and you can personalize how you access the web Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you are on the web Microsoft Word 2000 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Word 2000 makes it easy to create common Web e mail and print documents for use around the world It embraces HTML as a first class file format and extends this software s ease of use to ...

Page 110: ...e most appropriate profile depending on the application with which you are working and the conditions of use See the PowerPanel chapter or the PowerPanel Help file for details Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation An online service that helps you find what you need online faster and smarter Prodigy delivers powerful online content such as sports scores stock quotes news and easy acce...

Page 111: ...an save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence Smart Connect Windows 2000 only Sony Electronics Inc Smart Connect allows you to use an i LINK cable to connect your VAIO notebook to another computer that supports Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer atta...

Page 112: ...pecial effects still images pictures and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click File Import or DV Import 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray Main Window Importing files over 75 seconds in length may cause MovieShaker to stop responding Clip tray Working Panel Product tray ...

Page 113: ... in the Shaker tray 3 Click A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray 4 To preview switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play Shaker Tray Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray to 10 or less MovieShaker ...

Page 114: ...o the Working Panel 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel 4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips scenes Working Panel To preview an Effect click on the clip in the Working panel monitor Your clip displays with the new effect on the Effect tray ...

Page 115: ...be saved 4 Click Next 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved 6 Name the file 7 Click Save Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Saving movies as DV Digital Video takes the longest and Quick Save is the fastest MovieShaker can play video files up to 65 MB in length For DV playback and smooth video playback we recommend the following resolution refresh rates 1024 x 768 75 H...

Page 116: ...ollection 3 From Collection menu select Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click OK Creating a Photo Album 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album 2 From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 3 Choose the type of Album you want and click OK 4 Now add more pictures frames text and effects 5 When you are finished select Create Album in File menu or click ...

Page 117: ...If 35mm lens is selected the prompt does not appear to select a different lens click the lens icon 5 Click the panoramic icon near the bottom of the window 6 Click Full Stitch Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 1 Select the MPEG file 2 From the Movie Sound menu select Scene break down 3 Then select Movie Stitch to create a panoramic picture We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictur...

Page 118: ... shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally It can be used only to restore the hard disk of this Sony computer Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem you are experiencing wi...

Page 119: ...stall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD s to repair software applications To Use the Driver Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD...

Page 120: ... hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you Full Restore with Format that is it formats the hard disk drive then restores all the original software To use the System Recovery CD s 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive 2 Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Notebook 3 Wait...

Page 121: ...ve configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD Recovering Microsoft Word 2000 If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD Microsoft Word 2000 will not be recovered Use the supplied Word 2000 CD ROM to recover this application Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs I...

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Page 125: ... cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting a Power Source If you plugged the notebook into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for det...

Page 126: ...resume F2 to setup may appear at the bottom of the screen In such a case proceed as follows 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter 3 Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press Enter 4 Press to select Exit then press to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Select Yes and press Enter 6 Sel...

Page 127: ...y notebook stops responding or does not shut down It is best to use the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu to shut down your notebook Using other methods including those listed below may result in loss of unsaved data Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar then click Shut Down then click Restart Windows Me If the preceding step does not work press Ctrl Alt Delete twice to restart t...

Page 128: ...ay Control Panel options in the Control Panel window 3 Select the Device Manager tab 4 Click Refresh My notebook is unstable Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated then changed before the notebook completely enters the lower power state To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability 1 Close all open applications 2 Press...

Page 129: ...ng station is connected to the notebook and the notebook is connected to another computer via i LINK Set the i LINK network switch at the bottom of the docking station to the marked side See If Your Notebook is Connected to the Optional Docking Station for details A warning message appears and I cannot disconnect the docking station even after following procedure for disconnecting the docking stat...

Page 130: ...ate the screen The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that cam...

Page 131: ...ignments as follows 1 Click Start point to Control Panel then double click on the Mouse icon The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar select Shut Down to display the Shut...

Page 132: ... restart the notebook remove the disc and check disc for dirt or damage If you see video but can not hear audio check all of the following Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook Click St...

Page 133: ... My optical drive tray does not open Make sure the notebook is turned on Press the Eject button on the optical drive If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a thin pen tip in the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot use digital video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Verify that the DV device is turned on and that the ...

Page 134: ...oes not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up I hear background noise while using Windows Media Player to play my music CDs Sony suggests using the preinstalled Media Bar software to play audio CDs SmartCapture software does not start Win...

Page 135: ...or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider proceed as follows Have your phone company verify that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a...

Page 136: ...rs have a mute button make sure the button is off If the speakers are powered by batteries verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector disconnect the cable My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone verify that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector See Connecting...

Page 137: ...op then select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Refresh then click OK The printer should function properly Windows 2000 Only 1 Click My Computer icon on the desktop then click on the Control Panel folder 2 Click on the Printers folder 3 Right click on the icon of the printer that is malfunctioning then select Properties to access the Properties window 4 Click OK to close the Prop...

Page 138: ... scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states 4 Sony PC Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem an...

Page 139: ...SpeedStep Technology L2 Cache Memory 256KB on Die Hard Disk Drive C D Partition Approximate 15 GB 40 and 60 20 GB 40 and 60 Standard RAM 64 MB SDRAM expandable to 320 MB 128 MB SDRAM expandable to 384 MB LCD Screen 12 1 XGA TFT MPEG Available Graphics Intel 815EM Integrated Graphic Audio Windows sound system compatible 3D surround Analog devices AD1881A Sound Capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo ...

Page 140: ...attery Operating Temperature 40º F to 95º F 5º C to 35º C temperature gradient less than 18º F 10º C per hour Operating Humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 95º F 35º C hygrometer reading of less than 84º F 29º C Storage Temperature 4º F to 140º F 20º C to 60º C temperature gradient less than 18º F 10º C per hour Storage Humidity 10 to 90 not condensed provided...

Page 141: ...cations operating system and i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your i LINK compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK compatible PC peripherals to your system such as CD RW or hard disk drive confirm their operating system...

Page 142: ... some DVDs to indicate what type of player can play the discs Unless 1 or ALL is identified on your DVD or its packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Specifications are subject to change without notice 24x maximum CD ROM reading 8x maximum CD R writing 4x maximum CD RW writing 8x maximum DVD ROM reading Floppy Disk Drive 3 5 1 44 MB 720 KB Connectors i LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector Ether...

Page 143: ...8 connector 24 indicator light status 29 indicator lights 29 37 inserting 27 loading 27 power status 29 rechargeable 26 removing 30 battery packs charge status icons 93 battery power 26 BatteryScope utility 93 brightness adjusting 32 38 built in speaker 23 38 volume 38 buttons left 23 right 23 Start 33 87 C cameras digital video recorder 75 canceling commands 36 Caps Lock 23 indicator light 37 CD ...

Page 144: ... lines 57 network 40 60 party phone lines 57 PBX 57 phone line 57 port replicator 60 power source 26 USB device 82 Connecting the CD CDRW DVD Drive 60 connectors battery 24 DC In 26 infrared 25 network 60 Serial port 60 USB 25 correction keys 36 Ctrl key 36 cursor movement keys 36 customer assistance support options 138 D DC In 26 digital video camera recorder 75 diskettes ejecting 67 handling 67 ...

Page 145: ...ide Mode 48 H handling CD ROMs and DVD ROMs 71 diskettes 67 handling the LCD screen 21 hard drive indicator light 23 37 hardware online support 138 headphone connector 24 79 81 help 138 I i LINK 75 IEEE1394 75 indicator lights 37 battery 29 37 Caps Lock 23 37 charge status 29 hard drive 23 37 Information 23 Num Lock 23 37 power 23 Scroll Lock 37 infrared port 25 input devices vi Insert key 36 inse...

Page 146: ... Life power setting 90 Maximum Performance power setting 90 memory adding 101 139 Memory Stick card slot 50 Memory Stick cards 49 Memory Stick media displaying contents 51 microphone connecting 85 troubleshooting 136 microphone connector 24 modem laws governing vii troubleshooting 135 monitor selecting 81 switching among 38 mouse troubleshooting 131 mouse properties 39 multiple phone lines 57 N na...

Page 147: ...word tab 88 power saving modes 49 55 Hibernate 38 55 Standby 55 Video Standby 38 power setting AC Profile 91 Maximum Battery Life 90 Maximum Performance 90 Power Management Off 90 Standby 92 Video Standby 92 power sources 26 connecting 26 PowerPanel activating 89 customizing toolbar 90 92 Print Screen key 36 Printer tab 88 R radio interference vi rechargeable battery pack 26 recharging battery pac...

Page 148: ...speakers built in 23 external 84 troubleshooting 135 Start button 33 87 starting computer 32 startup problems 33 switching display 38 monitor 38 Hibernate mode 38 55 Standby mode 55 92 T technical support support options 138 touchpad 23 39 Touchpad tab 88 troubleshooting 125 startup 33 turning on computer 32 TV interference vi U unpacking the computer 16 USB connecting 83 connector 83 mouse 83 USB...

Page 149: ...149 Help 37 key 36 Start button 33 taskbar 33 127 ...

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