Sony PCG-R600HFPD, User Manual

Page 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G R 6 0 0 M F P C G R 6 0 0 H F P P C G R 6 0 0 H F P K I T ...

Page 2: ...logy must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by ...

Page 3: ...roduct meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietor...

Page 4: ... servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO notebook to rain or moisture Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and al...

Page 5: ...ying telephone lines Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible 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 ey...

Page 6: ...t industrial This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables not longer than 3 metres 9 8 feet The optical disc drive is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repair and maintenance only by authorized Sony technicians Improper repairs and use can create safety ha...

Page 7: ...hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery Your notebook is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime o...

Page 8: ...ia features Enjoy 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 you can communicate freely without cables or wires Windows Your system includes the...

Page 9: ...Safety Regulations flyer A Wireless Lan Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online documentation 1 The Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also find out what you can do with a Memory Stick and how to use Wireless LAN Connecting peripheral devices explains how you can add functionality b...

Page 10: ...on a slide show a screen saver or a photo album Customizing your notebook explains how to set your system and power management Installing and updating applications explains how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers explains how to install update or uninstall a driver Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to perform a system and application recovery Using par...

Page 11: ...accessories The following hardware items are in the box 1 main unit 6 power cord 2 rechargeable battery pack 7 phone plug country specific 3 product recovery CD ROMs 8 phone cable 4 documentation pack 9 docking station only bundled with PCG R600HFPKIT 5 AC adapter ...

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

Page 13: ... Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance...

Page 14: ...ternal devices Locating controls and connectors page 14 Connecting a power source page 18 Starting your notebook page 23 Shutting down your notebook page 24 Using the keyboard page 25 Using the touchpad page 30 Using the Jog Dial page 31 Using PC Cards page 34 Using Memory Stick page 37 Using the modem page 46 Using power saving modes page 47 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 49 ...

Page 15: ... controls and connectors Right 1 USB connector page 71 2 Headphone connector page 70 3 Microphone connector page 70 4 S400 i LINK connector page 74 5 DC Out 6 Monitor connector page 65 7 Ethernet network connector page 79 8 Phone line jack page 46 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 ...

Page 16: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 15 n N Left 1 DC In page 18 4 MagicGate Memory Stick slot page 37 2 USB connector page 71 5 PC Card slot page 34 3 Ventilation slot ...

Page 17: ... page 28 3 Caps Lock indicator page 28 4 Scroll Lock indicator page 28 5 LCD screen page 29 6 Power switch page 23 7 Keyboard page 25 8 Touchpad page 30 9 Power indicator page 28 10 Battery indicator page 28 11 Memory Stick indicator page 28 12 Docking station indicator page 28 13 Wireless LAN indicator page 28 14 Wireless LAN switch page 49 15 Left right buttons page 30 16 Jog Dial page 31 17 Spe...

Page 18: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 17 n N Back Bottom 1 battery connector page 19 1 battery lock lever page 19 3 docking connector page 56 2 battery release lever page 19 4 reset switch ...

Page 19: ...r 1 into the DC In connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter If the main unit is connected to an optional docking station you can only use the DC In connector on the docking station To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the...

Page 20: ...wer cords respectively for a UK and for a Continental power outlet In this case please make sure to use the power cord which corresponds to the type of your power outlet If the main unit is connected to an optional docking station you can only use the DC In connector on the docking station To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket out...

Page 21: ...on the battery 3 with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet Make sure the cover is closed befo...

Page 22: ...tly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility The battery pack supplied with your computer is a...

Page 23: ...release lever 2 to the Unlock position and slide the battery away from the computer You can remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when it is connected to the mains voltage AC adapter Close the cover before you remove the battery pack 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 th...

Page 24: ...the cover 2 Press the power switch 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 hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds the computer will turn off ...

Page 25: ... save documents or to consider other users If you are unable to shut down your computer Close all software in use If applicable remove the PC Card To do so double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Press Alt F4 and select Turn Off from the screen that appears If this does not work you can press the p...

Page 26: ...ny Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 25 n N Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific notebook related tasks ...

Page 27: ...Application key 7 The Application key displays a shortcut menu pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Numeric keypad area 8 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 d...

Page 28: ... folder This is equivalent to selecting Search and then All files and folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is equivalent to selecting Run from the Start menu Fn Insert Displays the System Proper...

Page 29: ...tten to the hard drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed l...

Page 30: ...les the built in speaker on and off Fn F4 speaker volume Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 and then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 and then or Fn F5 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase 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 t...

Page 31: ...e pointer 4 on an item or object click Press the left button 2 once double click Press the left button twice right click Press the right button 3 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 32: ... n N Using the Jog Dial Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial 1 between the right and left touchpad buttons of your computer You can turn 2 or and press 3 the Jog Dial to scroll the window select a software adjust the internal speaker volume etc ...

Page 33: ...next to an item in the Jog Dial window you can display a submenu for that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial The Jog Dial window switches to Guide mode when you start an application and its window becomes active Depending on the application the Jog Dial window displays different commands that you can select or execute by rotating or pressing the Jog Dial You can adjust the size of the ...

Page 34: ...window switches to Guide mode and shows the Jog Dial function 3 Turn or press the Jog Dial to use the Jog Dial function 4 To select another item switch to Launcher mode and repeat this procedure Software supporting Jog Dial If the Sony software supporting the Jog Dial control is active you can use Jog Dial control functions allocated to each software Software not supporting Jog Dial If the softwar...

Page 35: ...es when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Do not force a PC Card into ...

Page 36: ...To remove a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop 4 In the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A dialog box appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click OK...

Page 37: ...ay not be compatible with this computer Do not select and stop a USB disc drive a Sony i LINK CD RW DVD ROM drive or a Sony i LINK DVD ROM drive If you stopped a Sony i LINK CD RW DVD ROM drive or a Sony i LINK DVD ROM drive by mistake disconnect the docking station and connect it again ...

Page 38: ...e Memory Stick can already be used with an ever increasing range of compatible products including Audio systems Visual devices VAIO products CLIE handhelds Mobile phones There are currently two different types of Memory Stick The generic Memory Stick coloured blue The MagicGate Memory Stick coloured white You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website http www sonystyle europe com or f...

Page 39: ...bust structure of the stick gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices Durability the same Memory Stick can be used tens of thousands of times Forward compatibility the Memory Stick s current format is designed to be compatible with future products and higher capacity Memory Sticks The future of Memory Stick Memory Stick s potential is virtually unlimited with the number of compatible p...

Page 40: ...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 voice...

Page 41: ...type of Memory Stick also called the MG Memory Stick you can enjoy the following features 32MB 64MB and 128MB capacity versions Storage of up to 120 minutes of audio data Download and save digital music pictures movies and more Combine data files to add music to your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI Secu...

Page 42: ... Memory Stick compatible devices The Memory Stick Walkman and MagicGate Memory Stick work together to check the data and ensure it complies with copyright protection If no problems are detected the data is exchanged in encrypted form if authentication is not passed data cannot be exchanged or played back SonicStage SonicStage uses copyright protection technology designed to manage the digital musi...

Page 43: ...lled Secure Music Digital Initiative SDMI to study technology for protecting copyrights during the electronic distribution of music Sony offers the MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick Walkman with a copyright protection function that complies with SDMI standards thereby providing an environment where individuals can record and enjoy third party music data without worrying about copyright infri...

Page 44: ...system Network Walkmans Voice recorders Other VAIO notebooks VAIO desktops CLIE Handheld Entertainment Organiser Sony mobile phones Digital printers AIBO the Sony Entertainment Robot To find out more about the products available in your country go to http www sonystyle europe com ...

Page 45: ...tter 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 the Memory Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if it does not insert smoothly Removing a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick using the Memory Stick slot proceed as follows 1 Check that the acce...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...wall jack We recommend you to use the supplied plug because the usage of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other connected device may not function properly Some ...

Page 48: ...y level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Using Standby mode The computer ...

Page 49: ...then Turn Off Computer In the Turn off computer screen hold down the Shift key and press Hibernate 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 ...

Page 50: ...n communicate through an Access Point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure 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 flyer WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11b standard which specifies the use...

Page 51: ...less LAN switch on the front side of the computer 2 Double click the network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears 3 Click the Advanced button The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab 5 Click the Add button The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears 6 Enter a Netw...

Page 52: ...dvanced dialog box appears 13 Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only check box 14 Click Close 15 Click OK Your computer is ready to communicate with another computer If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers in exactly the same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers...

Page 53: ...ds an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point for example the Sony PCWA A200 Access Point The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range To communicate with an Access Point infrastructure proc...

Page 54: ... and in the Netherlands only a few channels can be used France only channels 10 11 indoor as well as outdoor the Netherlands channels 9 10 11 only outdoor Indoor all channels can be used This means that you need to change channels if you are in one of these countries For more information on changing channels see Selecting a channel page 54 The PCWA C100 has passed Wi Fi certification and complies ...

Page 55: ...anager window appears 4 Double click Network adapters The list of available network adapters appears 5 Right click ORINOCO Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and select Properties The ORINOCO Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card Properties dialog box appears 6 On the Advanced tab select 2 Channel Use default channel appears in the Value screen 7 Set the Value to the correct channel France only 10 or 11 whether used...

Page 56: ...als Connecting a docking station page 56 Connecting an external display page 65 Connecting external speakers page 70 Connecting an external microphone page 70 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB mouse page 71 Connecting a printer page 72 Connecting an i LINK device page 74 Connecting to a network LAN page 79 Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB devices...

Page 57: ...ptional to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or an external display or to use diskettes Different ports are available when the main unit is docked and not docked Bundled with PCG R600HFPKIT Locating the docking station controls and connectors Right Front 1 Docking connector page 56 2 CD RW DVD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive page 61 3 UNDOCK switch page 60 4 Release lever page 60 ...

Page 58: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 57 n N Left Bottom 1 i LINK network switch page 74 3 Ventilation slot 2 Release lever page 60 4 Floppy disk drive page 64 ...

Page 59: ...de Connecting peripheral devices 58 n N Back 1 DC In page 18 5 Monitor connector page 65 2 Ethernet network connector page 79 6 Printer connector page 72 3 USB connectors page 71 7 Serial port 4 S400 i LINK connector page 74 ...

Page 60: ...ocking station tabs 1 5 Press the bottom of the notebook on the docking station until you hear two clicks The docking station is now connected to the computer You cannot connect the docking station when the notebook is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode before docking Do not connect the docking station when the battery is removed If the battery is charged you can connect the notebook to ...

Page 61: ...ocking station proceed as follows 1 If the notebook is off simply follow steps 3 to 5 2 If the notebook is on click Start then Eject PC or pull the UNDOCK switch towards you 3 Close the cover of your notebook 4 Grab the right and left release levers 1 and pull them to the outside until you hear two clicks 5 Release the notebook from the docking station ...

Page 62: ...rs Do not wait too long before you release the notebook from the docking station Using the optical disc drive on the docking station The docking station is equipped with an optical disc drive From the docking station you can listen to audio CDs or use the recovery CDs play DVDs and burn CDs PCGA DSM5 docking station CD RW DVD ROM drive PCGA DSD5 docking station DVD ROM drive PCGA DSM5 docking stat...

Page 63: ...ftware for details Close all open applications before playing a DVD ROM movie When playing DVD movies on battery power set the power management profile to DVD With other profiles the movies can be choppy Do not switch power saving modes while playing a DVD video If the virus checker is active you need to disable it Do not use resident disc utilities or resident utilities to speed up the access of ...

Page 64: ...th your software Only use circular discs 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 dat...

Page 65: ...quipped with an internal floppy disk drive You can also use an external USB floppy disk drive on the undocked main unit It is not possible to use any USB floppy disk drive when the notebook is docked Inserting a diskette To insert a diskette proceed as follows 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the floppy disk drive until it clicks into place Removing...

Page 66: ...notebook For example you can use your computer with the following devices Computer display monitor 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 ...

Page 67: ...f computer display and projector used When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can press Fn F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices To connect a computer display to your notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug the monitor plug 1 into the notebook monitor connector 2 2 Plug the power cord 3 into an AC outlet You cannot ...

Page 68: ...nnect a computer display to the docking station proceed as follows 1 Plug the monitor plug 1 into the docking station monitor connector 2 2 Plug the power cord 3 into an AC outlet If the main unit is docked you can only use the monitor connector on the docking station ...

Page 69: ...onnect a projector to your notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug the RGB signal cable 1 into the notebook monitor connector identified by the monitor symbol 2 Plug the audio cable 2 into the earphone connector identified by the symbol 3 Connect the power cord 3 of the projector into an AC outlet You cannot use the monitor connector on your notebook when the docking station is connected to the noteboo...

Page 70: ...the RGB signal cable 1 into the docking station monitor connector identified by the monitor symbol 2 Plug the audio cable 2 into the notebook earphone connector identified by the symbol 3 Connect the power cord 3 of the projector into an AC outlet If the main unit is docked you can only use the monitor connector on the docking station ...

Page 71: ...l 2 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 Connecting an external microphone It is possible to plug in an external microphone to your VAIO notebook To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable ...

Page 72: ...a USB device e g mouse floppy disk drive printer to your notebook or to your docking station If the main unit is docked you can only use the USB connectors on the docking station To connect a USB mouse to the notebook proceed as follows Plug the USB cable 1 into one of the notebook USB connectors 2 identified by the symbol ...

Page 73: ... mouse by just connecting it Connecting a printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a printer using the USB connector To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug an optional USB printer cable into one of the USB connectors on your computer or your docking station A USB connector is identified by the symbol 2 Plug ...

Page 74: ...rinter connector To connect a printer using the printer connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer cable 1 supplied with the printer into the docking station 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 75: ...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 76: ...camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder to your notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable 1 into the i LINK connector 2 of the computer and the other end into the DV Out connector 3 on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application ...

Page 77: ...mera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick ...

Page 78: ... another VAIO computer If the notebook is connected to the optional docking station proceed as follows to exchange data with another computer using an i LINK cable optional 1 Disconnect your notebook from the docking station 2 Disconnect all cables from the docking station 3 Set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the position marked by a dot to the right by means of ...

Page 79: ...an be identified when the two computers are networked Do not set the i LINK network switch on the docking station when the notebook is on It causes malfunction Set the i LINK network switch on the docking station after removing all cables connected to the docking station When using Smart Connect do not connect or remove the docking station Smart Connect may become unavailable Set the i LINK networ...

Page 80: ...your docking station to 10BASE T 100BASE TX type networks via an Ethernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator To connect your notebook to a LAN proceed as follows Connect the network cable to the Ethernet network connector 1 on the notebook ...

Page 81: ... 1 on the docking station If the main unit is docked you can only use the ethernet network connector on the docking station For more information about connecting your notebook to the network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the Vaio Link website How to troubleshoot network problems Do not plug a phone cable into the Ethernet network connector on your notebook ...

Page 82: ...ebook A Customer Guide where you find all the basic information you need to start using your notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Wireless Lan Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online user guides on your computer s hard drive 1 The Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook shows you how to use the sta...

Page 83: ...A and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format Using Imaging software gives you an idea what you can do with still images creating a collection a slide show a screen saver or a photo album Customizing your notebook explains how to set your system and power management Installing and updating applications explains how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers explains how ...

Page 84: ...u have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO Link web site Go to http www vaio link com VAIO Link Response Centre Before contacting VAIO Link Response Centre try to solve the problem by reading the User Guides and help files for the peripherals or software You need to plug in the phone line and configure your modem for use before using the communication features described in this ...

Page 85: ...mple solutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link About the computer and software page 85 About the display page 88 About CD ROMs and diskettes page 88 About sound page 92 About the docking station page 93 About the modem page 94 About peripherals page 95 About digital video captures and DVgate page 97 About i LINK devices page 97 About Wireless LAN page 97 ...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...r does not shut down You are recommended to shut down your computer using the Turn Off command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Turn Off command does not work properly proceed as follows Press Ctrl Alt Delete If you have not changed the default settings you will enter the Task Manager where you can close any applica...

Page 88: ...t work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and shut down the computer by pressing Alt F4 and clicking Turn Off in the Turn off computer screen My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support My touchpad interprets a s...

Page 89: ...splay 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 centered 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 the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen About CD ROMs and diskettes My CD ROM d...

Page 90: ...ith the DVD ROM drive on your notebook The region code is listed on the packaging of the disc If you hear sound but cannot see a picture your computer s video resolution may be set too high For best results change the resolution in the Windows Control Panel Display Settings to 800 x 600 using 8 bit colour If you see a picture but cannot hear any sound check all of the following Make sure the mute ...

Page 91: ...s my CD RW drive not record at the highest speed You must use 8x CD R or 4x CD RW media or higher to achieve optimum performance If you want to use other media and are having difficulty formatting non 4x CD RW discs change the writing speed from 4x to a lower setting To change the writing speed from the default to a lower speed proceed as follows 1 Go to My Computer from the Start menu 2 Right cli...

Page 92: ...er disc to see if that is the reason There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour 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 cor...

Page 93: ...oppy disk drive to A proceed as follows 1 Turn the system power off and disconnect all peripherals 2 Connect the docking station then turn the system power on 3 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 4 Double click System 5 Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 6 Select Floppy disk controllers then Standard floppy disk controller 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall 8 Keep clicking...

Page 94: ...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 My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the microphone connector correctly About the docking station I cannot operate the CD RW DVD ROM drive or the DVD ROM drive i...

Page 95: ... remove the disc inserted in the drive You cannot remove discs when the computer is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode and then press the eject button The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed Open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object in the manual eject hole When I disconnect the docking station a warning message appears Close all open applications and d...

Page 96: ...luding 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 machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with th...

Page 97: ...ected Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up to date drivers If needed contact your dealer The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to b...

Page 98: ... files to the DV device About i LINK devices I cannot establish an i LINK connection between 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 the...

Page 99: ...low The maximum communication speed can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices the radio waves the operating system or the software you use Remove the obstacle or make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller It is possible that your Access Point communicates at the same time with another Access Point Read the manual of the Access Po...

Page 100: ...is can happen when the file size is too big You need to temporarily change a setting After transferring the necessary files you need to change the setting back to its original state To change the setting proceed as follows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Double click the Network Connections icon 3 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties 4 Select the Wireless N...

Page 101: ...if you need assistance Adding and removing memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Be careful when adding memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunction For memory upgrades use only PC133 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMM gold leaf contacts Ele...

Page 102: ... the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock ...

Page 103: ...htly 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side 8 Gently turn it over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 9 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 10 Remove the memory module Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released Pull the memory module in the directio...

Page 104: ...omputer Only possible on PCG R600HFP and PCG R600HFPKIT Adding a memory module To add a memory module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the two screws at the bottom of your computer 5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover 6 Slide the keyboard towa...

Page 105: ...turn it over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable 1 when lifting the keyboard 8 Remove the existing memory module 9 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 10 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Slide the memory module into the slot ...

Page 106: ...r Guide Precautions 105 n N Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard ...

Page 107: ...book 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 Other precautions On handling the hard disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time On the other hand it may be easily...

Page 108: ...eful 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 A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy...

Page 109: ... 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 the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Should any solid...

Page 110: ...ified 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 directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour before turni...

Page 111: ... disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth On using the battery pack Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C such as in...

Page 112: ... need to discharge the battery before recharging If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery On using earphones Road safety Do not use earphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedes...

Page 113: ...mory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or near corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick ...

Page 114: ...MHz Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor 1 00 GHz M Hard disk drive 20 GB Hard disk drive 30 GB Hard disk drive Standard RAM 128 MB SDRAM on board 256 MB SDRAM 128 MB on board and 128 MB in slot Maximum RAM 384 MB LCD screen 12 1 XGA TFT L2 cache memory 128 KB on die 512 KB on die MPEG MPEG 2 Digital Video Supports full screen playback Graphics Intel 830MG Chipset with integrated Graphic Accelerator...

Page 115: ...nnector VGA monitor external speakers or headphone microphone 2x USB type II PC Cards i LINK IEEE1394 S400 network LAN phone line Supplied accessories Rechargeable battery AC adapter AC cord phone cable phone plug Docking station PCGA DSM5 PCGA DSD5 Optional Optional for PCG R600HFP PCGA DSM5 bundled with PCG R600HFPKIT Power source 80 watts max 19 5V DC AC100 240V Power management ENERGY STAR com...

Page 116: ... humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 29 C Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 35 C Wireless communication Method of communication Wireless LAN IEEE802 11b standard IBSS Ad hoc mode support Usable frequency band 2 4 GHz band 2 400 GHz 2 474 GH...

Page 117: ...can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices the radio waves the operating system or the software you use 2 This can vary depending on the obstacles between the communication devices the radio waves the operating system the software you use or the surroundings walls etc 3 You can type maximum 5 letters 64 bit and 13 letters 128 bit Length of network key 3 6...

Page 118: ...up to 8x max DVD ROM reading speed laser diode properties wave length DVD 660 nm CD 785 nm laser output 468 mW up to 24x max CD ROM reading speed up to 8x max DVD ROM reading speed laser diode properties wave length DVD 640 683 nm CD 770 815 nm laser output 28 38 mW Floppy disk drive 3 5 1 44 MB 720 KB Connectors i LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector Ethernet 10BASE T 100BASE TX network port printer port...

Page 119: ...CPI a CD ROM player can be turned off by the operating system if it is not in use Application recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on the computer Performing an application recovery is useful when an individual application does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device does not work properly Application recovery CD ROM CD...

Page 120: ...to your notebook The docking station contains slots for expansion boards bays for storage devices and ports for additional peripherals such as printers or monitors Driver A driver is software enabling you to use hardware devices For example in order for you to be able to use a printer you must first install its driver Many drivers such as the mouse driver come with the operating system DVD ROM Sho...

Page 121: ...cal Area Network is a group of computers connected together within a limited geographical area It enables users to share devices such as printers and information using one processor or server LCD Short for Liquid Crystal Display Flat notebook display technology using liquid crystals and light polarisation to provide sharp flicker free images on a screen comprised of millions of tiny cells Color ca...

Page 122: ...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 123: ...r 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 inst...

Page 124: ... A 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 ...

Page 125: ...127 devices to a USB port The USB standard is Hot Plug and Play VAIO Short for Video Audio Integrated Operation Brand name covering Sony s PC products peripherals accessories and software VAIO branded items are all designed to make the best use of Sony s Audio Video AV and Information Technology IT skills WAN WAN Wide Area Network is a computer network connected together and covering a relatively ...