Sony PCG-SRX51P/A, User Manual

Page 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G S R X 5 1 P A ...

Page 2: ...y Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology 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 ...

Page 3: ... of their respective owners ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony has determined that this product 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 funct...

Page 4: ...nel 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 all peripherals Connect the powe...

Page 5: ...phone 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 eye hazard ...

Page 6: ...owing areas residential commercial and light industrial This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables 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 Im...

Page 7: ...ety Regulations flyer Depending on the country usage of the Wireless LAN functionality may be restricted For country specific details please refer to the Wireless LAN Safety Regulations flyer The Wireless LAN PC Card which is incorporated into this unit has passed Wi Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance ...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...s with the supplied i LINK DVD ROM drive 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 Bluetooth and Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b technologies you can communicate freely without cables or wires Windows Your ...

Page 10: ...r Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Bluetooth Safety Regulations flyer A Wireless LAN Safety 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 ...

Page 11: ...nd 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 partitioned drives tells you what you can do with partitioned drives 3 Refer to the Specifications online docu...

Page 12: ...n extra phone plug in the box please see Using the correct phone plug page 57 for details 1 Main unit 6 AC adapter 2 Rechargeable battery pack 7 Power cord country specific 3 Display adapter 8 Phone cable country specific 4 Product recovery CD ROMs 9 i LINK disc drive DVD ROM see Using the DVD ROM i LINK drive page 40 5 Documentation pack 10 Phone plug country specific ...

Page 13: ...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 14: ... Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance ...

Page 15: ...ectors page 15 Connecting a power source page 20 Starting your notebook page 24 Shutting down your notebook page 25 Using the keyboard page 26 Using the touchpad page 31 Using the Jog Dial page 32 Using the DVD ROM i LINK drive page 40 Using PC Cards page 44 Using Memory Stick page 47 Using the modem page 56 Using power saving modes page 58 Using the Bluetooth functionality page 60 Using Wireless ...

Page 16: ...anti theft lock around a desk or a chair insert the lock into the slot of your notebook and set the combination Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on 1 Bluetooth antenna page 60 2 MagicGate Memory Stick slot page 47 3 USB port page 76 4 Headphone connector page 74 5 Line in microphone connector page 75 6 Ventilation slot 7 Cable lock slot 8 DC In page 20 ...

Page 17: ...ork connector page 83 2 PC Card slot page 44 3 Wireless switch Bluetooth or Wireless LAN page 60 page 62 4 PC Card eject button page 44 5 Monitor connector page 71 6 S400 i LINK connector page 80 7 DC Out VAIO peripheral original connector page 80 8 Phone line jack page 56 ...

Page 18: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 17 n N Front RELEASE LOCK ...

Page 19: ... Left right buttons page 31 4 Scroll Lock indicator page 29 14 Touchpad page 31 5 LCD screen page 30 15 LCD lock lever page 24 6 Keyboard page 26 16 Power switch page 24 7 MagicGate Memory Stick slot window 17 Bluetooth indicator page 29 8 Power indicator page 29 18 Wireless LAN indicator page 29 9 Battery indicator page 29 19 Speakers page 30 10 Memory Stick indicator page 29 1 Battery connector ...

Page 20: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 19 n N Bottom 1 Battery lock lever page 21 2 Battery release lever page 21 3 Memory module cover page 102 4 Reset switch ...

Page 21: ... computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Some models may be supplied with two power cords one for a UK power outlet and one for a con...

Page 22: ...the bottom of the computer to the Unlock position 2 Align the grooves 2 and tabs 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 th...

Page 23: ...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 3 hours if your notebook is on To charge the battery completely continue charging for 3 additional hours Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double...

Page 24: ...rging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery andpower indicators start flashing Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and close the cover 2 Slide the lock lever 1 to the Unlock pos...

Page 25: ...ch 2 of the computer until the green power indicator 3 light turns on 3 If necessary press Fn F5 to adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To increase the brightness use the up or right arrow keys To decrease use the down or left arrow keys Fn F5 is only possible if Windows is running If you hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds the computer will turn off ...

Page 26: ...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 the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time If you have not changed the default the Task Manager will appear Select Shut Down Turn Off Press Alt F4 to see the Turn off computer window and press Turn Off If this does not work you can hold the power s...

Page 27: ...ny Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 26 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 28: ...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 29: ...s equivalent to selecting Search 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 Properties window This is equivalent to double clic...

Page 30: ...ot enter Standbymode or turnoff 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 thecase of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Tu...

Page 31: ...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 the LCD external display connected to the monitor connector and both LCD and external display Fn F12 Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execut...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...ternet Folder Browser Opens the Jog Dial Folder Browser window where you can rotate the Jog Dial and browse all the folders on your computer and open any drive folder application or document Jog Dial Setting Opens the Jog Dial Setting window See Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings page 38 PowerPanel Control your power management settings through the Jog Dial VAIO Setting Select to adjust settings...

Page 34: ... 1 Launcher button Click this button to display the Jog Dial Launcher and start up the software 2 Mode button This button displays the current mode for Jog Dial Navigator Click it to switch between modes Select SCROLL to enter Scroll mode Select APPS to enter Application mode 3 LCD area This area displays information about Jog Dial Navigator The information displayed depends onthe mode and softwar...

Page 35: ...he Start menu To switch from Application mode to Scroll Mode proceed as follows Select SCROLL in the Indicator window OR with the Jog Dial select SCROLL MODE from the menu displayed in the Jog Dial Navigator window Even with software applications that do not support other Jog Dial functions you can still scroll Application mode To switch from Scroll mode to Application mode proceed as follows Pres...

Page 36: ...evel or switch to the Guide display format A Shift indicator This lights up when the keyboard Shift key operation using the Jog Dial while the Shift key is held down is enabled B Close button Click this to close the Jog Dial Navigator window and enter Scroll mode Jog Dial Navigator Displays items such as menus and file names which you can select with the Jog Dial Jog Dial Guide Displays the operat...

Page 37: ...ription Turn the Jog Dial Scrolls the window vertically When several windows are displayed the last selected window will be scrolled Press the Jog Dial Maximizes the size of the active window Press again to return to its normal size Press Alt and the Jog Dial Minimizes the size of the active window Press both Alt and the Jog Dial again to return to its normal size Press Shift and the Jog Dial Ends...

Page 38: ...og Dial Launcher window appears Rotate the Jog Dial up and down to view the software applications and utilities on your computer To launch an application make sure it is selected and press the Jog Dial With some folders you will then get to a submenu Again rotate the Jog Dial to select a feature then press to launch it Press the Back button to go back to the main menu or to close the Jog Dial Laun...

Page 39: ...Jog Dial Setting To display the Jog Dial Setting dialog box proceed as follows Right click the Indicator window or the Jog Dial Navigator icon in the taskbar and select Jog Dial Setting from the menu OR Double click Jog Dial Navigator in the Control Panel classic view OR Click Start All Programs Jog Dial Navigator then Jog Dial Setting The Jog Dial Setting window appears ...

Page 40: ...et the scroll range Handling menu or dialog box by Jog Dial You must reboot Windows When this is selected you can operate both pop up menus and dialog boxes with Jog Dial This setting is enabled after you reboot your computer Select JogScript file This specifies the location and name of JogScript files Display Sound tab This sets the sound effects for the Jog Dial window display and Jog Dial funct...

Page 41: ... play DVDs Setting up the drive The i LINK drive is delivered with the following components 1 DVD ROM drive 2 VAIO peripheral cable 3 Vertical installation base Place the drive carefully in the stand with the drive tray facing towards you 4 Manual eject pin stored on the bottom of the drive 5 Cable clip Use the clip to tidy the cable if you do not need its full extension ...

Page 42: ... to be connected into both the S400 i LINK connector and the VAIO peripheral original connector To connect the drive proceed as follows 1 Plug the four pin end of the i LINK drive s cable into the optical disc 1 2 Scroll the LOCK wheel 2 to lock the i LINK drive s cable 3 Plug the two pin end of the i LINK drive s cable 3 into the notebook s S400 i LINK connector 4 and the VAIO peripheral original...

Page 43: ...ently When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert or remove a disc Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the disc drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your disc drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you have finished using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the eject button to remove the disc If the tra...

Page 44: ...es or resident utilities to speed up the access of discs because they may cause the system to become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Depending on the display setup properties you selected you may use the Fn F command to expand the screen to full screen size Region codes indicators are labeled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can pla...

Page 45: ...e 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 the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your ...

Page 46: ...steps 1 to 7 To remove a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop 4 The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears confirming the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK The Safely Remove Hardware message appears 6 Click the Close button...

Page 47: ... that you did not save before While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card before you manually enter Hibernate mode by pressing the Fn F12 keys and if it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while using a battery as the source of power Some PC Cards or their functions may not be co...

Page 48: ...ing that can be converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs Foreseen as the universal data storage device of the future the Memory Stick can already be used with an ever increasing range of compatible products including Audio systems Visual devices VAIO products CLIE handhelds Mobile phones There are currently two different types of Memory Stick The gener...

Page 49: ...o be small lightweight and attractive in their design Capacity Its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk Security its lock option means you can protect your data from accidental erasure Versatility memory capacity ranges from 4 up to 128 MB the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks Reliability by way of protecting the hardware and its contents the number of terminals is reduced to only ...

Page 50: ... you can expand the capabilities of your VAIO computer in the following scenarios With your still digital camera share your holiday pictures instantly by e mail From your handycam to your VAIO make the most of your captured moments with the VAIO s movie editing tools Carry pictures on you by copying image files from the Internet to your VAIO to your CLIE handheld With your voice recorder add your ...

Page 51: ...sic to your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative Compliance SonicStage software So that you further distinguish a MagicGate Memory Stick from a generic one look for the logo printed on it a protruding dot located on the back MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that ...

Page 52: ...uthorized distribution on the Internet Since it is compatible with MagicGate you can use SonicStage to transfer music that you have downloaded onto your PC to your MG Memory Stick and playback on other Magic Gate equipped devices and media Copyright protection People who create artistic works such as music are entitled to a copyright meaning that they have exclusive rights to dictate how their wor...

Page 53: ...for private usage only Compatible devices There are nearly 80 Memory Stick enabled products on the market or announced for introduction world wide ranging from camcorders and portable music players to voice recorders and many other electronic devices You can currently use Memory Sticks with the following Sony products Visual Cybershot digital camera Mavica digital camera PC TRV and VX series digit...

Page 54: ...ck Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick The 128 MB Memory Stick ha...

Page 55: ...up and toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if i...

Page 56: ... Memory Stick out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly It is recommended that you remove the Memory Stick before shutting down the computer To prevent the possible loss of data do not remove a Memory Stick when the Memory Stick access light is on Large image files require more time to store on a Memory Stick so always check the Memory Stick access indica...

Page 57: ...ines 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 of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Only DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency signalling tone dialling is supported Before using the modem you will need to sele...

Page 58: ... In the box you may find two phone plugs Make sure you use the correct one for the country you are in as follows UK The connector can be identified by its cuboid shape and flat pins Netherlands Take the supplied plug adapter with the protruding pins and attach it to the phone cable ...

Page 59: ...he battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Using Standby mode The ...

Page 60: ... 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 sliding the power switch 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 61: ...luetooth option button 3 Click OK The Bluetooth icon appears in the taskbar Read the Bluetooth Safety Flyer before using the Bluetooth functionality The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length Communication speed and distances ...

Page 62: ...tion you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your notebook The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common Passkey should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to reenter the Passkey You can change your settings in order not to be discovered by other Bluetooth devices or you can set a limit For more information see the...

Page 63: ...ork infrastructure In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g individual licence limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Wireless LAN Safety Regulation flyer carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11b standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WE...

Page 64: ...e Wireless switch on the left side of the computer The Switch wireless devices dialog box appears 2 Select Wireless LAN and click OK The Wireless Switcher button changes into Wireless LAN 3 Double click the network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears 4 Click the Advanced button The Wireless Network Connection Properties dial...

Page 65: ...button Some information gets visible 10 Fill in the Network key The network key should be 5 or 13 digits long or have 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters You can choose whatever you want 11 Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button 12 Click OK Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks ...

Page 66: ...t you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure In France and in the Netherlands only a few channels can be used France only channels 10 11 indoors as well as outdoors Netherlands channels 9 10 11 only outdoors Indoor all channels can be used This means that you need to change channels if you are in one of these countries F...

Page 67: ...coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range To communicate with an Access Point infrastructure proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless switch on the left side of the computer The Switch wireless devices dialog box appears 2 Select Wireless LAN and click OK The Wireless Switcher button in the taskbar changes into Wireless LAN 3 Right click the net...

Page 68: ... the available network See your network administrator for this information 7 Click Connect After 30 seconds the connection is established In France and in the Netherlands only a few channels can be used France only channels 10 11 indoors as well as outdoors Netherlands channels 9 10 11 only outdoors Indoor all channels can be used This means that you need to change channels of the wireless access ...

Page 69: ...e of an ad hoc network You cannot select a channel for an infrastructure network in that case you have to use a channel configured on the wireless access point To change channels proceed as follows 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Double click System The System Properties dialog box appears 3 On the Hardware tab click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears 4 Double click Network ad...

Page 70: ...channel number on one computer you need to change the channel number manually on all other devices intended for wireless connection If you use a non Sony Access Point read the manual of the Access Point to be sure which channel to use For more information on Wireless LAN read the Wireless LAN Safety Regulations flyer ...

Page 71: ... only after turning on all peripherals Connecting an external display page 71 Connecting external speakers page 74 Connecting an external microphone page 75 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 76 Connecting an i LINK device page 80 Connecting to a network LAN page 83 Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB devices are hot plugandplay devices Y...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...t be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the type of computer display and projector used To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug thesupplied display adapter 1 into the computer s monitor connector 2 and the display cable 3 into the display adapter 2 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 4 into the display and the other e...

Page 74: ...an connect a projector using the supplied display adapter To connect a projector proceed as follows 1 Plug the supplied display adapter 1 into the computer s monitor connector 2 and the display signal cable 3 to the display adapter 2 Plug the speaker audio cable 4 into the headphone connector 5 identified by the symbol 3 Plug theprojector power cord 6 intoan AC outlet ...

Page 75: ...nnect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphone connector 2 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the external speaker 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the disks ...

Page 76: ...an internal microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 77: ...r notebook with a USB hub connected to it make sure that a device is connected to the USB hub If you encounter problems booting when a USB hub is connected to your notebook unplug the hub and reboot Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse proceed as follows Plug the USB mouse cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the symbol You can connect the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 serie...

Page 78: ...ou can connect a floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your computer Connecting the floppy disk drive To connect the floppy disk drive proceed as follows Plug the floppy disk drive cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the symbol The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing upwards ...

Page 79: ...To remove a disk proceed as follows When you have finished using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the floppy disk does not come out by pressing the eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the eject butto...

Page 80: ...disk drive when you have finished using it fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk drive Connecting a USB printer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug an optional USB printer cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the symbol on your computer and printer 2 Plug the printer 3 power cord into an AC outlet Before using th...

Page 81: ... 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 Connecting a digital video camera recorder p...

Page 82: ...ideo camera 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 anexample your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory ...

Page 83: ...cable If the second computer has the Windows XP operating system you just need the i LINK cable If the second computer has a different operating system for example Windows 2000 you need a software application such as Smart Connect You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert or remove a disc ...

Page 84: ... to the network consult your Network Administrator To connect your notebook to a LAN proceed as follows Connect the network cable 1 to the Ethernet network connector 2 on the notebook 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 ...

Page 85: ...th your notebook A Getting Started brochure where you find a brief description of the items in your box some specifications of your notebook and how to setup your notebook 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 Bluetooth Safety Re...

Page 86: ...the Software is a short description of the features of the software pre installed on your system Using Video software explains how to use Sony video software DVgate MovieShaker and Smart Capture Managing audio files with SonicStage explains how to convert your existing MP3 WMA and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format Using DigitalPrint explains how to get the most enjoyment out of your photog...

Page 87: ...ation on Windows 7 Go to http www club vaio sony europe com to find online tutorials about your favourite VAIO software Other sources of information The online help files that accompany your pre installed software contain instructions on using the software VAIO Link website if you have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO Link website Go to http www vaio link com VAIO Link Respon...

Page 88: ... before contacting VAIO Link About the computer and software page 88 About Bluetooth page 91 About Wireless LAN page 93 The maximum communication speed is 11 Mbps but it slows down when transferring MPEG2 data The About the display page 94 About CDs and floppy disks page 95 About sound page 98 About the modem page 98 About peripherals page 100 About digital video captures and DVgate page 101 About...

Page 89: ...ks 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 able to st...

Page 90: ...shut down It is recommended that you 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 application th...

Page 91: ...st 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 Make sure the software is compatible with your equipment and operating system Try re installing the software Contact the software publisher or designated ...

Page 92: ...ry Life in PowerPanel Select another mode See the PowerPanel online help for more details I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which I want to communicate Check that the Bluetooth function of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it...

Page 93: ... Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your notebook Check that the Bluetooth function of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details I cannot stop the Bluetooth function Turn off the Wireless switch and make sure that the Bluetooth LED turns off If the above method does not work slide the power switch ...

Page 94: ... Wireless LAN function Check if the power of the Access Point is turned on Check if the Access Point is displayed in the Available networks To check this click Start and then Control Panel Double click the Network Connections icon Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab Check if the Access Point is displayed in Available networks An o...

Page 95: ... Check the settings of the Access Point See the manual of the Access Point Check if your computer and the Access Point are communicating Make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller The maximum communication speed is not reached The maximum communication speed is 11 Mbps but it slows down when transferring MPEG2 data The About the display My LCD does not display anything Che...

Page 96: ...er Select the drive click the right button of your mouse and select Eject Try pressing Fn E keys to open the disc tray If it still does not work turn off the computer and insert the manual eject pin stored on the bottom of the drive into the manual eject hole I cannot play a CD ROM After inserting the CD wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the l...

Page 97: ...Panel Double click the System icon On the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Check your PG Parental Guidance in the DVD software as this might be preventing certain DVDs when it is activated On your computer...

Page 98: ...protected Check that the floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Your floppy disk may be corrupt Try to insert another disk The optional PCGA UFD5 USB floppy disk drive is not recognized as drive A To set the UFD5 to drive A proceed as follows 1 Turn the system power on 2 Connect the UFD5 3 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 4 Double click System 5 Select the Hardware tab...

Page 99: ...tery is inserted properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows If you use external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If batteries power the speakers check that the batteries...

Page 100: ...h a connection The modem dialling mode may be incompatible with your telephone line My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the...

Page 101: ...You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables as using other brands may cause problems with the i LINK devices I cannot print Check that the printer cables are correctly connected Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up to date drivers If needed contact your dealer Check the cable to see if you do not have missing or bend pins Try a printer self test if avail...

Page 102: ...ing of images to a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this error Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device About 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 computer...

Page 103: ... 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 PC100 CL2 SDRAM micro DIMM gold leaf contacts El...

Page 104: ...icity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open 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 d...

Page 105: ...lide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover 6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly 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...

Page 106: ...eyboard 12 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer 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 four screws at the bottom of your computer ...

Page 107: ...r and lift the cover 6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 8 Remove the existing memory module ...

Page 108: ...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 Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated ...

Page 109: ...Precautions 108 n N 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 12 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer ...

Page 110: ... short time On the other hand it may be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the safety device in itself to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not give a shock to your computer Keep away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location sub...

Page 111: ...You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen On using power source Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outle...

Page 112: ... as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35ºC or less than 10ºC High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent...

Page 113: ...least one hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer As you may lose important data once your computer is damaged you should back up your data regularly Restore the original application programs from the Product Recovery CD ROM On handling floppy disks Do not open the shut...

Page 114: ...or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the 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 th...

Page 115: ...ry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced You...

Page 116: ...d and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling the Memory Stick Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet ...

Page 117: ...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 118: ... 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 Short...

Page 119: ...al Area Network is a group of computers connected together within a limited geographical area It enables users to share devices such as printers and information using one processor or server LCD Short for Liquid Crystal Display Flat notebook display technology using liquid crystals and light polarisation to provide sharp flicker free images on a screen comprised of millions of tiny cells Colour ca...

Page 120: ...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 121: ...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 122: ... 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 123: ...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 ...