Sony VAIO C1 PictureBook PCG-C1X, Service Manual

Page 1: ...X UK Model PCG C1F Notebook Computer 9 974 499 11 PCG C1X C11F UC UK Sony Corporation Information Technologies Company 9 974 499 11 English 99C1603 1 Printed in USA 1999 3 Published by VAIO Customer Link Division Japan PCG C1X C1F 9 974 499 11 99C1603 1 ...

Page 2: ...includes various safety features such as in clusion of insulating materials tubes and tape and the mount ing of parts above the printer board In addition internal wiring has been routed and clamped so as to keep it away from hot or high voltage parts When mounting parts or routing wires there fore be sure to duplicate the original layout Caution Markings for Lithium Ion Battery The following or si...

Page 3: ... cursol sensor 2 4 6 Speaker SWX 33 board and LEX 16 board 2 4 7 LCD 2 5 8 LCD cabinet 2 5 9 Camera board and inverter 2 6 10 Camera cabinet and LCD cable 2 6 11 CCD camera cabinet 2 7 to 2 7 CHAPTER 3 SELF DIAGNOSTICS 3 1 Note 3 1 3 2 Necessary Tools 3 1 3 3 Start up of the Self Diagnostics Program 3 1 3 4 Diagnostics Using the Self Diagnostics Program 3 1 3 5 Test Items 3 3 3 6 Tests that are no...

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Page 5: ...1 1 PCG C1X C1F U E CHAPTER 1 OPERATION Section 1 1 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer Read Me First PCG C1X ...

Page 6: ...Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions Sony Digital Media Park DVgate i LINK Mavica PictureGear VAIO the VAIO logo PictureBook and XWIDE are trademarks of Sony Windows and the Windows 98 logo ...

Page 7: ...3 Contents Welcome 5 Features 5 Unpacking Your C1 PictureBook Computer 7 Supplementary Information 9 About the Software on Your Computer 12 For Answers to Your Software Questions 18 Specifications 20 ...

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Page 9: ... a fast Intel Pentium processor with MMX technology and a V 90 compatible data fax modem Portability The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power See To charge the battery pack in the User Guide for specific information on your model Sony audio and video quality The 8 9 inch XGA width 1024 x 480 TFT LCD with XWIDE display technology supports high quality MPEG1 video Take ad...

Page 10: ...ectronic communications 100 free hours of Internet access Use the Internet for up to 100 free hours when you sign up with GTE no credit card required Free access expires after 100 hours of use or 60 days after signing up whichever occurs first Use the Easy Internet Access icon on the desktop to sign up If you have already signed up the icon launches the Easy Internet Access browser ...

Page 11: ... PictureBook Computer User Guide describes how to set up and use your computer The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs System Recovery CD s Application Recovery CD s To use these recovery CDs you need to purchase the PCGA CD5 CD ROM drive Rechargeable battery AC adapter Floppy disk drive VGA adapter cable P...

Page 12: ...VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer Read Me First 8 Other Setting up your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer poster Packet containing special product offers ...

Page 13: ...rge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery If Your Computer Does Not Start Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on Check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy d...

Page 14: ...while charging the battery Applications That Use the TWAIN Driver Digital imaging applications such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe allow you to import images to your computer from an external device such as a scanner or digital camera When you select a device a TWAIN driver window appears on the screen You should always close the TWAIN driver window before exiting or minimizing a digital imaging application...

Page 15: ... SAVE button to save the image as a file and then attach the file to your e mail message When sending a video image to a recipient for the first time you must include the VDOWave3 Codec decoder The file name is VDODecode30 exe and is located in C Program Files Sony Smart Capture Decoder In order for the recipient of a video image to view your file the recipient must first install the VDOWave3 Code...

Page 16: ...Adobe Systems Inc Create amazing photo effects with Adobe PhotoDeluxe Without learning complex software you can enhance restore and be creative with your photos Includes built in guided activities stock photos clip art and templates to assist you America Online America Online America Online is the world s most popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with Easy to Use E...

Page 17: ...k programs including Media Bar Media Library and Media Showcase Manage your music by cataloging your entire CD collection Dr Solomon s Anti Virus Dr Solomon s Software Inc Dr Solomon s Anti Virus provides the most comprehensive defense against the spread of viruses including macro viruses It can scan inside compressed files and automatically protects your system against viruses sent via e mail or ...

Page 18: ... you can personalize how you access the web Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you re on the web Microsoft Money 99 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Money 99 is personal finance software that lets you perform your financial tasks everything from paying bills to planning for the future in a smarter faster way With Money s online services y...

Page 19: ...d newsgroups and compose great web documents PictureGear Sony Electronics This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony Digital Still Camera or a Sony Mavica Camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation An Internet service that helps you find ...

Page 20: ...camera recording still images motion and sound Whatever you record with the camera can be viewed with the built in movie player or still picture viewer Smart Label Sony Electronics This tool allows you to record your voice and play it back at any time to remind you of important information such as telephone numbers or appointments It can also be used as a normal text memo pad It can record a voice...

Page 21: ...hat allows you to send and receive faxes easily Upgrade to WinFax Pro to receive additional features About Your Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics The Application Recovery CD program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers Use to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics The System Recovery CD program allows...

Page 22: ...d support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT website http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day website http www worldnet att net phone 800 400 1447 e mail worldnet attmail com hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day website http www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 hours M F 8 AM 1 PM ET S S 10 AM 10 PM ET website http www drsolomon com phone...

Page 23: ...SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day website http www netscape com phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 Support from 1 888 4SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day website http www prodigy com phone 800 PRODIGY hours 7 AM 3 AM ET website http www intuit com support...

Page 24: ...RAM 64 MB SDRAM expandable to 128 MB LCD Screen 8 9 XWIDE Active Matrix XGA TFT 1024 x 480 L2 Cache Memory 256 KB Multibank DRAM MPEG MPEG1 Digital Video Graphics 128 bit accelerator with 2 5 MB Video RAM Sound Capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Diskette Drive External 3 5 1 44 MB cable included Modem K56flex and V 90 compatible data fax modem Infrared Supports 4 Mbps 1 1 Mbps and 115 kbp...

Page 25: ...rive Rechargeable battery AC adapter Phone cable VGA adapter cable Pointing device spare caps USB cable for FDD Service 90 day limited express service Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration Limited Warranty 90 day parts labor standard Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration Power Requirements 34 watts maximum 16V DC AC100 240V Power ...

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Page 28: ... 1999 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All right reserved Printed in Japan 3 866 328 11 ...

Page 29: ...1 13 PCG C1X C1F U E Section 1 2 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide PCG C1X ...

Page 30: ...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 other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate volunt...

Page 31: ...ormation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may c...

Page 32: ...RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment PictureBook Computer PCG C1X causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you wi...

Page 33: ...hone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada DIS...

Page 34: ...em if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowe...

Page 35: ...ns Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur L entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise à l...

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Page 37: ...omputer 12 Shutting Down Your C1 PictureBook Computer 13 Registering Windows 98 14 Registering Your Computer 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key 18 Indicators 19 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key 20 Using the Pointing Device 21 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 23 Using PC Cards 25 Using Infrared Communication Devices 28 Using Power Saving Modes 30 Normal...

Page 38: ...Power Management 45 Power Management Profiles 45 Power Management Commands 46 Displaying Battery Information 48 Activating BatteryScope 48 Battery Icon Descriptions 49 Displaying Detailed Battery Information 49 Starting Your Favorite Software with Programmable Power Key PPK Setup 50 Using the Programmable Power Key with Other Keys 51 Selecting the Display Mode 52 Using the Dual Display Function 53...

Page 39: ...o clip via e mail using a MAPI compliant e mail software such as Microsoft Outlook 98 64 To send a video clip via e mail if you use America Online or other non MAPI compliant e mail software 65 Using Smart Write 67 Using Smart Publisher 68 Using Smart Label 69 Getting Help Troubleshooting 73 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 80 Using the System Recovery CD s 80 Using the Application Re...

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Page 41: ...computer Using Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer shows you how to use the standard components of your system Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting Help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips Notes on Use provides facts and advice about using your notebook computer Limited Warranty ...

Page 42: ...e environments Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a natural comfortable position while using the keyboard pointing device or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Compute...

Page 43: ...sting the tilt of the display to the proper position and by adjusting the brightness settings of the display Lighting 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 effectiven...

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Page 45: ... as the pointing device and floppy disk drive Locating the Controls and Connectors Front Built in camera Battery indicator Microphone Hard disk drive indicator LCD screen Information indicator Keyboard Num Lock indicator Pointing device Caps Lock indicator Left Center Right button Scroll Lock indicator Power indicator Speaker 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 ...

Page 46: ...mputer User Guide 6 Left Power switch Headphone connector S200 i LINK IEEE1394 Infrared port USB connector CAPTURE button Monitor connector LCD lock lever Microphone connector Programmable Power Key PPK 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 10 ...

Page 47: ...Using Your C1 PictureBook Computer 7 Right Bottom Phone line jack page 34 PC card slot page 25 Battery release lever page 11 DC In connector page 8 Battery connector 1 2 1 2 3 ...

Page 48: ...AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer 2 Pull the prong on the AC adapter upwards and plug it into an AC outlet To remove the AC adapter 1 Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and the adapter cable from the DC In connector on the computer 2 Align the adapter cable with the groove on the AC adapter and wrap the cable around the AC adapter Notebook computer DC In AC adapter supplied...

Page 49: ...e Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack To insert the battery pack Align the grooves on the battery with the notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place You can also purchase the high capacity PCGA BP12 battery pack as a separate option See Using Power Saving Modes on page 30 for power management information ...

Page 50: ...full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately one and one half hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour The battery indicator above the keyboard indicates the status of the battery pack Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The b...

Page 51: ... Using Power Saving Modes on page 30 The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing For some software applications an...

Page 52: ...er indicator light turns on 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To decrease the brightness press Fn F5 and then the down or left arrow key To increase the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key Be careful not to grab the camera lens when lifting the cover If you hold the power switch in the On position for more than four seconds the computer turns o...

Page 53: ...a follow these steps to shut down your computer Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer If you are unable to restart the computer in this way you can slide the power switch forward and hold for four seconds This operation may result in lo...

Page 54: ...ment Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual 2 Windows 98 setup click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen 3 Selecting your computer settings if necessary change the Time Zone Date and Time on the Date Time Properties screen 4 Registering your computer for details on registering your computer see Regis...

Page 55: ...ee access expires 100 hours or 60 days after signing up whichever occurs first If you have not already registered follow these steps to use your computer s online registration service 1 Click the registration icon on the VAIO desktop 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Press the Tab key to move from box to box 3 Click the Next button to advance to the next form ...

Page 56: ...keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen the four arrow keys which also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys Correction keys The Insert Backspace and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perfor...

Page 57: ...ou can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it s used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows 98 key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows 98 Start menu it s the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key on page 18 Fn key The...

Page 58: ...ing Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu...

Page 59: ...ght On Off Hard disk Data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on The hard drive is not being accessed Num Lock The number keys area in the numeric keypad are active The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers...

Page 60: ... Fn F5 Brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light 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 through the LCD external display connected to the Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Fn F12 System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you exe...

Page 61: ... twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Press the pointing device in a direction to place the pointer on an item or object While holding the left button press the pointing device then release it at the desired point Scroll Press the pointing device while pressing the center button The scroll function...

Page 62: ...k Computer User Guide 22 To replace the pointing device cover You can take off the pointing device cover and replace it with the additional pointing device cover supplied with your computer Pointing device cover supplied ...

Page 63: ...of the USB cable into the USB connector on the computer and the other end into the USB connector on the floppy disk drive When using the disk drive the VAIO logo should face up To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Floppy disk drive supplied USB cable supplied Diskette Floppy disk drive ...

Page 64: ...PictureBook Computer User Guide 24 To remove a diskette When you finish using a diskette wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Eject button LED indicator ...

Page 65: ... ZV Zoomed Video port Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 43 for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog remove the softwar...

Page 66: ...sh the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector The release button comes out Do not force a card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on its use PC card ...

Page 67: ... up and press it in towards the computer 4 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 5 Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the system suspend or system hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct th...

Page 68: ...e in a direct line To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off By default it is not enabled when your system is shipped To enable infrared use click the Infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel and select the Enable infrared communication checkbox on ...

Page 69: ...wo devices are too far apart or too close together data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other objects Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication device for more informa...

Page 70: ...s 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 System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn Esc ...

Page 71: ...ion mode To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward The computer returns to its previous state Time to return to normal mode System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation Power consumption System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation When returning from System Hibernation mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the c...

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Page 73: ...line page 34 Printer page 35 External display page 36 External mouse page 38 CD ROM drive page 39 Digital video camera recorder page 42 Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the AC adapter only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals ...

Page 74: ...dular jack clicks into place 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack In order to register your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer or register your software online you must connect to a phone line You must register your computer to receive the extended warranty Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a pri...

Page 75: ...r other parallel port device to your computer To connect a printer Plug the USB printer cable optional into the USB connector See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use Printer Power cord USB Printer cable optional to USB connector Computer Parallel connector ...

Page 76: ...or connector Connect the supplied adapter to the Monitor connector then plug the display cable into the adapter If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Before connecting an external display open the external display connector cover on the left side See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installati...

Page 77: ...ector 2 Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the audio cable into this connector To select a display 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 See Selecting the Display Mode on page 52 for more information See the manual that came with your proje...

Page 78: ... Mouse You can connect an external USB mouse PCGA UMS1 optional to your computer To connect an external mouse Plug the mouse cable into the USB connector See the manual that came with your mouse for more information on installation and use USB Mouse to USB Mouse Computer ...

Page 79: ...the PC card slot See Using PC Cards on page 25 for details 2 Connect the CD ROM drive cable to the PC card supplied with the CD ROM drive 3 Connect the CD ROM drive AC power adapter to the CD ROM drive and plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet Turn on the computer by sliding the power button forward PC card CD ROM drive cable supplied with CD ROM drive AC adapter cable to AC outlet Power switch ...

Page 80: ... ROM in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place The pick up cover is attached to the lens of the CD ROM drive at the factory Before using the CD ROM drive remove the pick up cover Be sure to seat the CD ROM firmly over the CD ROM drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your CD ROM drive and you may not be able...

Page 81: ...Connecting Peripheral Devices 41 3 Gently press on the CD ROM drive lid until it clicks shut Power Busy indicator Press here to close lid ...

Page 82: ...fferently On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are compatible See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use The i LINK connector does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with your computer The C1 PictureBook Compu...

Page 83: ...settings You can also refer to the Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and then click Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Notebook Setup Tabs on page 44 4 After you finish click OK ...

Page 84: ... operating system Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Enable Ports To change the audio and modem settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanced tab Basic Advanced Toggle between Advanced mode additional screens with advanced settings and Basic mode of display Advanced mode includes Audio Built in Modem Infrared Enable Ports and View Resources tabs For more information about e...

Page 85: ...Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into System Suspend mode after a specified period of inactivity Power Management Off Turns off all power management features such as System Suspend and System Hibernation modes AC Profile The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Manageme...

Page 86: ...t level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power To return the system to the original state use the power switch to turn on power The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard drive LCD Video Standby Turns off the LCD to save power If you turn off the Video Standby timer the display r...

Page 87: ... this button to open the PC Card PCMCIA Properties dialog box You can view the properties for the PC cards To display the Commands toolbar right click an empty portion of the toolbar and select Commands from the shortcut menu Refer to the PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the PowerPanel toolbars When you use the battery pack to power your computer your system selects the Maximum Batte...

Page 88: ...ick the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and then click BatteryScope When you move the pointer over the battery icon on the taskbar a tooltip appears indicating the total capacity remaining in the battery and the estimated time until the battery fully discharges You can also view battery gauges on the shared PowerPanel and BatteryScope toolbar Percentage indicator Displays th...

Page 89: ...yScope window The screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system You can customize the BatteryScope toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to the BatteryScope Help for more information Battery icon Battery stat...

Page 90: ...tup screen appears 2 Select the software title you want PPK to launch automatically from the Registered Files list and right click The Setup options screen appears 3 Click Set as PPK launch file The appears next to the selected software title 4 Click OK The default settings for PPK do not allow you to start the selected software when the computer s LCD is closed To start the selected software whil...

Page 91: ...use the internal timer to start software using the default settings To start software while the LCD is closed click the Enable Disable tab and select the checkbox next to Enable Timer launch even if the LCD Panel is closed It may take some time to actually start the software It is advised that you confirm the time your selected software takes to start When selecting software that uses a phone line...

Page 92: ...d button 6 Click the NeoMagic tab 7 Deselect the LCD checkbox 8 Assure the CRT Projector checkbox is selected 9 Check Apply Display mode Function Monitor LCD Displays simultaneously both the LCD and an external display connected to the Monitor You can adjust the refresh rate when you select Monitor as the display mode Some displays do not support using both the computer s LCD and an external displ...

Page 93: ...as an open application window or a toolbar from one display to the other This configuration of a single desktop distributed across separate displays is referred to as a virtual desktop Selecting dual display mode You must restart Windows to use dual display mode Save your work and close any open applications before changing to dual display mode then follow these steps 1 Click the Start button on t...

Page 94: ...he slider in the Screen area to change the resolution Click OK or Apply Click OK to confirm that you want to make the changes Customizing the virtual desktop You can customize dual display mode by changing the position of the two desktops that comprise the virtual desktop In the Display Properties screen drag the icons of display 1 or display 2 moving them to a new position relative to each other ...

Page 95: ...k Stick 4 Click the tab Press select 5 Check the box Use Press select 6 Click OK Adjusting the pointing device sensitivity 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Settings and click Control Panel 3 Double click Stick 4 Click the tab Sensitivity 5 Adjust the pointing device sensitivity 6 Click OK Using the scroll zoom function 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar...

Page 96: ...croll bar Zoom To drag the zoomed picture move the pointing device while holding down the center button Zoom To change the zoom percentage click while holding down the center button Zoom To change the zoom size right click while holding down the center button Not used Check when neither of the functions is used ...

Page 97: ...d record video clips Capturing a still image 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to VAIO then click Smart Capture The Smart Capture window appears You can also launch Smart Capture by pressing the CAPTURE button in the upper right corner of the keyboard Do not touch the camera lens Do not point the camera at the sun Click here ...

Page 98: ...3 Turn the lens toward the subject 4 Adjust the focus using the focus ring 5 Press the CAPTURE button halfway down The image freezes for a moment To select a different image to capture release the CAPTURE button and press it again CAPTURE button ...

Page 99: ...capture still images in the following resolutions 640 x 480 320 x 240 160 x 120 80 x 60 and 40 x 30 The viewing image and the captured image may differ when you capture a still image of resolution 640 x 480 Images of resolutions 640 x 480 or 40 x 30 may appear grainy A gap may appear when an object in rapid movement is viewed This is not a malfunction You can capture still images using i LINK comp...

Page 100: ... Programs point to Smart Capture Application and then click Still Viewer 5 Choose the still image you want to send using the or button To capture a new still image press the CAPTURE button in the upper right corner of the keyboard For details on capturing still images see Capturing a still image on page 57 6 Click MAIL 7 Address the e mail and write your message The still image is automatically at...

Page 101: ... a new still image or choose a previously captured image to send To capture a new still image see Capturing a still image on page 57 To choose a previously captured still image use the or button 2 Click the Save button to save the image as a file 3 Create your e mail message and attach the file to your message Capturing a video clip You can capture video clips using the built in camera view them a...

Page 102: ...2 4 Turn the camera lens toward the subject 5 Adjust the focus using the focus ring 6 Hold down the CAPTURE button to import the video clip Video is recorded while the button is depressed You can import up to 60 seconds of video CAPTURE button ...

Page 103: ...art Capture is in mirror mode In mirror mode you can take a picture of yourself A mirror image appears in the Smart Capture window of the display while you are viewing The captured image however will not be reversed You can capture video images in the following formats Non compressed Video 160 x 120 24 bits maximum 10 frames sec Audio PCM 11 025kHz 8 bits monaural Compressed Video VDOWave SV 512 1...

Page 104: ...lick the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 4 Point to Programs point to Smart Capture Application and then click Movie Player 5 Send the previously recorded video clip that appears in the video image display area or record a new one To record a new video clip see Capturing a video clip on page 61 6 Click MAIL 7 Select the Attach decoder check box the first time you send someone a video clip 8...

Page 105: ...e mail message 1 Record your video clip as described in Capturing a video clip on page 61 2 Click the Save button 3 Select the destination folder where you wish to save the video clip file 4 Select Compressed from the drop down list box 5 Click Save 6 Choose the compression rate by dragging the slider to the left or the right The higher the compression rate the more the image quality will deterior...

Page 106: ... a video clip The VDO Codec is located at C Program Files Sony Smart Capture Decoder The file name is VDODecode30 exe 11 The recipient of your video clip can execute the VDO Codec by double clicking on the VDODecode30 exe file Note For more information about Smart Capture see the Smart Capture online help ...

Page 107: ...hen click Smart Write 3 Type your memo using the keyboard To insert an image 1 Click 2 Turn the camera lens toward the subject and click or press the CAPTURE button To record your voice 1 Click 2 Click Record and speak into the microphone 3 Click Stop when you are finished 4 Click OK To delete the memos press the Backspace key or the Delete key To end Smart Write select Close from the File menu ...

Page 108: ...oint to VAIO point to Stationary and then click Smart Publisher 3 Click New 4 Enter information in the profile window and click Next when finished 5 Enter information in the communication window and click Next when finished 6 Click OK 7 Start Smart Write 8 Click the File menu and point to Internet then click Send 9 Choose the profile and click OK See the Smart Publisher help file for more informat...

Page 109: ...Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and then click Smart Label 3 Double click on the bottom right corner of the display and speak into the microphone The label appears as you record your voice You can record up to 60 seconds of audio 4 Click when finished See the Smart Label help file for more information Microphone Smart label ...

Page 110: ...Use camera 3 Turn the camera lens toward the subject and press the CAPTURE button A label appears to represent the imported image To display the imported image in the original size right click the label you want to display Select Bitmap from the pop up menu then select Original size from the submenu To delete the memo right click the label you want to delete Click Delete To close Smart label right...

Page 111: ...is electronic document contains additional information on the preinstalled software titles You can access this guide from the Windows Start menu by selecting Programs VAIO Documentation 4 Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access the online help fi...

Page 112: ...ct the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or your fax software 7 Calling Sony Customer Support You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the origina...

Page 113: ...turned on Check that the brightness control is adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer When I turn on my computer the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non bootable diskette ...

Page 114: ... then press the Enter key The computer restarts My LCD does not display anything Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the display The video o...

Page 115: ...Ctrl Alt Delete My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Movements of the displayed images are awkward not smooth In PowerPanel select Change CPU Speed Remove the check from Auto and set Speed Control to 100 See Controlling Power Management on page 45 for details I cannot play a CD ROM Make sure the label of the CD ROM is f...

Page 116: ...s Fn F3 to turn on the speaker The speaker volume is turned to the minimum Press Fn F4 and then press or to increase the volume If your computer is powered by the battery check that the battery is connected 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 98 If you have connected ...

Page 117: ...is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line My mouse does not work If you are using an external mouse ch...

Page 118: ... card is compatible with Windows 98 Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using The game images or video images are not clear Right click the application bar of the PowerPanel software choose CPU speed settings and remove the check from the Auto box Then set the speed control to 100 See the online help of the PowerPanel help file for details There is a vertic...

Page 119: ... software help file for details Gaps may occur due to the effect settings in the Smart Capture software See the online help of the Smart Capture help file for details The camera does not show any images Check that you are not using any other application such as Smart Capture which is using the camera If the camera still does not show any images restart your computer Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or tur...

Page 120: ...rd disk of the computer you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you three options Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software Operating System Only restores the Windows 98 operating system the computer uti...

Page 121: ...r key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD The optional PCGA CD5 CD ROM drive must be connected...

Page 122: ...y 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CDs The application will not run from DOS If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CDs contact Sony Customer Support Some applications on the Application Recovery CDs must be decompressed before the installation ...

Page 123: ...of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology 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 manuf...

Page 124: ...unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer On Installation Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that ...

Page 125: ...so if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem On Moisture Condensation 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 an hour before turning on your computer If any p...

Page 126: ... Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of he...

Page 127: ...e computer Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Clean the computer with 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 ...

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Page 129: ...duct is registered electronically prior to the expiry of ninety 90 days from the original date of purchase After the applicable period you must pay for all labor charges 2 Parts For a period of ninety 90 calendar days from the original date of purchase from SONY or a SONY authorized reseller SONY will supply at no charge new or rebuilt at SONY s option replacement parts in exchange for defective p...

Page 130: ...misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modifications of this Product 2 improper operation or maintenance of this Product 3 connection to improper voltage supply or 4 attempted repair by any party other than a SONY authorized personal computer service facility This Limited Warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from the use of this Product in conjunction with accessories products o...

Page 131: ... les pièces défectueuses remplacées au titre de cette garantie restreinte deviennent la propriété de SONY Cette garantie restreinte couvre uniquement les composants physiques emballés avec le Produit Elle n inclut pas l assistance technique en rapport avec l utilisation du matériel ou du logiciel et ne couvre aucun logiciel qu il soit ou non fourni avec le Produit Les logiciels sont fournis TELS Q...

Page 132: ...AUTRE THÉORIE JURIDIQUE EN RAPPORT AVEC CE PRODUIT DE TELS DOMMAGES INCLUENT ENTRE AUTRES LE TEMPS DE L ACHETEUR LA PERTE DE PRODUCTIVITÉ DE REVENUS ET DE PROFITS ET LA PERTE DE DONNÉES OU D UTILISATION DU PRODUIT OU DE TOUT ÉQUIPEMENT CONNEXE SAUF DANS LA LIMITE OÙ LA LOI APPLICABLE L INTERDIT TOUTE GARANTIE TACITE DE VALEUR MARCHANDE OU DE CONVENANCE À UNE FIN PARTICULIÈRE DE CE PRODUIT EST REST...

Page 133: ...o you This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from state to state or province to province For information on obtaining warranty service please call SONY at 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 GARANTIE RESTREINTE Au titre de cette garantie restreinte SONY signifie Sony du Canada Ltée pour les produits achetés au Canada et Sony Electronics Inc pour les produits achetés aux États Unis SONY ...

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Page 135: ...rge status icons 49 BatteryScope utility 48 brightness adjusting 12 20 built in speaker 20 volume 20 buttons Finish 14 Open 40 Start Windows 98 13 43 C cameras digital video recorder 42 canceling commands 17 Caps Lock indicator light 19 CAPTURE button 58 Capturing a still image 57 Capturing a video clip 61 CD ROM discs cleaning 86 handling 85 86 CD ROM drive closing lid 41 connecting 25 39 opening...

Page 136: ... assistance support options 71 customizing your computer 43 D DC In 7 8 digital still camera 28 digital video camera 42 diskettes ejecting 24 handling 85 inserting into drive 23 troubleshooting 76 display dual display 53 mode 52 options 37 selecting 37 disposal of lithium ion battery v drives 39 CD ROM 39 floppy disk 6 23 dual display function 53 DV In Out 6 42 E Eject button 24 ejecting diskettes...

Page 137: ...stalling hardware 33 memory 25 peripherals 33 integrated digital camera 1 interference iii 85 K keyboard 16 18 20 connecting 38 L LCD 83 lock lever 12 reducing glare 3 selecting to display output 37 troubleshooting 74 lever LCD 12 lighting 3 Limited Warranty 15 89 lithium ion battery disposal v safety precautions v loading battery pack 9 location for computer 3 M maintenance 84 87 Maximum Battery ...

Page 138: ...sword tab 44 power saving modes 30 System Hibernation 20 31 System Suspend 20 30 Video Standby 20 power setting AC Profile 45 Maximum Battery Life 45 Power Management Off 45 System Hibernation 46 System Suspend 46 Video Standby 46 power sources 9 83 connecting 8 power standby Hard Disk Standby 46 PowerPanel activating 47 customizing toolbar 45 46 precautions 84 Print Screen key 17 printer connecti...

Page 139: ...t button 13 43 starting computer 12 startup problems 13 switching display 20 monitor 20 System Hibernation mode 20 31 46 System Suspend mode 20 30 46 T technical support support options 71 troubleshooting 73 78 startup 13 73 turning on computer 12 TV interference iii 85 U USB connector 6 V ventilation 84 video camera 42 Video Standby mode 20 W warranty 15 89 Windows 98 Certificate of Authenticity ...

Page 140: ...CD Inverter CCD Camera Module Camera Cabinet Camera Board LEX 16 Board CNX 46 Board MM 5 32 Board PC Card connector DC Fan Speaker Nickel hydrogen Battery SWX 33 Board HDD POWER OFF MBX 24 BOARD P2 2 KEYBOARD UNIT P2 4 LCD P2 5 LCD CABINET P2 5 DC JACK P2 2 HDD P2 2 NICKEL HYDROGEN BATTERY P2 3 DC FAN P2 3 PC CARD CONNECTOR P2 3 MM 5 32 BOARD P2 3 CNX 46 BOARD P2 3 CURSOL SENSOR P2 4 SPEAKER P2 4 ...

Page 141: ... U E 2 2 2 3 Removal 1 MBX 24 board 2 DC Jack HDD Note The DC jack is soldered 3 2 2 2 4 Display and Palm rest MBX 24 Board 1 Spring Bolt M 2 10 1 Spring Bolt M 2 10 2 Screw M 3 4 DC Jack 1 HDD Insulating Sheet 3 ...

Page 142: ... 3 3 Nickel hydrogen battery and DC fan 4 PC card connector MM 5 32 board and CNX 46 board 1 3 Spring Bolt M 2 6 2 Nickel hydrogen Battery DC Fan 2 1 PS 2 12 PC Card connector 3 Dummy card CNX 46 Board MM 5 32 Board 5 4 ...

Page 143: ...peaker SWX 33 board and LEX 16 board 5 Screw M 2 4 Keyboard Unit 1 6 Cursol sensor 3 2 4 Cap Point 4 SWX 33 Board 5 Switch holder 3 Screw M 2 4 FFC MBX SWX 2 Speaker 1 6 7 Screw M 2 4 8 LEX 16 Board LED Lump FFC MBX LEX Double faced adhesive paper Speaker ...

Page 144: ...ubber Left 2 Spring Bolt M 2 6 3 1 Blind Rubber Lower 2 Spring Bolt M 2 6 1 Blind Rubber Right 2 Spring Bolt M 2 6 2 Spring Bolt M 2 6 1 Blind Rubber Lower 4 Spring Bolt M 2 6 LCD 5 7 6 LCD Bezel 3 Spring Bolt M 2 4 2 1 LCD Cabinet 3 Spring Bolt M 2 4 ...

Page 145: ...able 2 P 1 7 2 5 4 1 Spring Bolt M 2 3 Stay Insulating sheet MIC Insulating sheet INV Inverter 7 5 VC 212 Board 3 6 1 Spring Bolt M 2 4 Point 2 Spring Bolt M 2 6 4 3 Spring Bolt M 2 4 Camera cabinet 5 4 6 Spring Bolt M 2 3 GND Plate LCD Cable 7 Shaft retainer C to VC 212 Board ...

Page 146: ...camera cabinet Note Be sure to replace the CD 204 and VC 212 boards together 6 F Ring 5 Spring Bolt M 2 6 4 7 Screw P 1 7 2 5 3 P 1 7 8 Tilt Unit C 2 1 Hood Assy Camera Cover 8 CD 204 Board Do not remove the connector VC 212 Board 4 ...

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Page 148: ...tart up of the Self Diagnostics Program Connect a floppy disk drive CD ROM drive battery and AC adaptor Port Replicator to the PCG C1X C1F hereinafter referred to as the main unit Insert a floppy disk for self diagnostics in the floppy disk drive and a CD ROM for self diagnostics in the CD ROM drive 3 4 Diagnostics Using the Self Diagnostics Program Insert a floppy disk for self diagnostics in the...

Page 149: ...Items Test items are subject to change When the test ends normally PASS When the test ends abnormally FAIL PASSWORD BYPASS If the BIOS is locked with a password and you don t know the password use this function To use this function another machine is necessary PASSWORD BYPASS is selected from the Start menu the following screen appears Password Bypass Program 1 0 C 1998 Sony Corporation All rights...

Page 150: ...ognition test is done in the start up process with the BIOS Keyboard test Test for keyboard operation A keyboard appears on a screen Press the keys one by one Pressing a function key alone will not be recognized Press the desired function key with the key If a disabled key is found press the ESC key twice to end the test IrDA test Group Communication test for IrDA The PCG C1X C1F for communication...

Page 151: ...est Communication test of the IEEE 1394 A PCG C1X C1F series unit on which Windows will run is required Modem loopback test Perform data transmission and reception between modems Tool modems are required Camera Camera test Point the camera backward and check the display In this position also try focusing Point the camera toward you and check the display In this position also try focusing Shutter P...

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Page 154: ...0 EIO_CTRL PC CARD SLOT A VIDEO CONTROLLER NM2200 NMG5 IMI SC671 PORT 0 PRIMARY IDE CONN L2 CACHE MCache ATF0 LM75 PCI_CLKs FLASH 256Kx8 14M IrDA KB CONN TRACK Point4 TP CONN PHONE OUT AUDIO ES1879S MIC IN ULTRA I O FDC37N958FR SUPER I O KBC w EC ROM INTERFACE FD SONY CONFIDENTIAL PCI 1394 CXD1947A6A COM2 MODEM MODEM CONN RJ11 LVDS DRIVER LCD Panorama 1024x480 Q SW MUX POWER CONTROL On Board Memor...

Page 155: ...E J1 FLAT CABLE USB FD OPTION BOARD FDD ASSY 6 1 LCD CABLE CN1900 1 2 SW1100 PPK BUTTON NiMH BATTERY HDD DRIVE CN1101 40 39 2 1 CN2000 1 2 Rear 13 1 14 2 CN801 2 14 1 13 CN3001 LEX 16 BOARD SIDE A 1 6 CN1700 PC CARD CONNECTOR PC CARD Side MODULER JACK CNX 46 BOARD 168 68 134 34 CN2016 101 1 135 35 1 8 CN800 13 1 CN2401 SPEAKER FFC CN2400 2 1 M DC FAN MBX 24 BOARD SIDE A SWX 33 BOARD SIDE A BUTTON ...

Page 156: ...BATTERY 24 4 639 069 03 CABINET BOTTOM 25 4 639 074 01 LAMP LED 26 4 639 075 01 WINDOW IRDA 27 4 639 076 01 LID MEMORY 28 4 639 077 01 LID VGA 29 4 639 079 01 LATCH LCD 30 4 639 080 01 CAP SENSOR 31 4 639 083 01 HOLDER SWITCH 32 4 639 084 01 LEVER SWITCH 33 4 639 086 01 HINGE L 34 4 639 087 01 LEVER BATTERY 36 4 639 099 01 FOOT B RUBBER 37 4 639 100 01 SHEET C THERMAL 38 4 639 101 01 SHEET N THERM...

Page 157: ...01 RUBBER RIGHT BLIND 112 4 639 096 01 RUBBER LEFT BLIND 113 4 639 097 01 RUBBER LOWER BLIND 115 4 639 105 01 CLAW 116 4 639 106 01 STAY 117 4 639 107 01 PLATE GND 119 4 639 110 01 BEARING C B1 4 640 695 11 BOLT M2 6 SPRING B3 4 640 694 01 BOLT M2 SPRING B6 3 937 315 01 SCREW DIA 1 7X8 FITTING B7 7 627 552 08 SCREW PRECISION P 1 7X2 5 B B A D C C D A TO MBX 10 BOARD CN1300 TO MBX 10 BOARD CN1301 1...

Page 158: ... CORD AC EXTENSION MINIATURE Ref No Part No Description 201 1 475 933 11 FDD 202 1 761 123 11 USB PWB 203 3 948 339 31 SCREW TAPPING 204 4 636 398 01 CUSHION 205 4 639 030 02 CASE TOP 206 4 639 031 01 CASE BOTTOM 207 4 639 032 01 208 4 639 033 01 209 4 639 034 02 BUTTON PUSH 210 4 639 035 01 FOOT 211 4 639 036 01 INDICATOR 212 4 639 147 01 SCREW M 2X5 5 213 4 639 300 01 CUSHION FDD UNIT ASSY ACCES...