Sony Vaio PCG-C1MGP, User Manual

Page 1: ...N Sony Notebook User Guide P C G C 1 M G P ...

Page 2: ... 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 contained herein at any time without notice The software desc...

Page 3: ...RGY 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 functions that effectively reduce en...

Page 4: ...cal shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO notebook to rain or moisture Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Audio video Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proxi...

Page 5: ...uter to malfunction Do not place your computer near or on any products which emit magnetic fields mainly TV sets Speakers Magnets Magnetic bracelets Regulatory information Sony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999 5 EC radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive This produ...

Page 6: ...urer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Keep away from children Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory battery For changing this battery please contact VAIO Link http www vaio link com In some areas t...

Page 7: ...ons games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy audio and video CDs with the built in speakers Interconnectivity Your computer has Memory Stick and i LINK functionalities Memory Stick is Sony s universal storage medium i LINK is a bidirectional digital interface for exchanging data Windows Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Communications Access popular ...

Page 8: ...o the modem A Bluetooth Safety Flyer applying to the Bluetooth function Online documentation 1 The Sony Notebook User Guide Using Your Sony 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 Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Ge...

Page 9: ...power management Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to perform a system and application recovery 3 Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting 4 Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information on Windows 5 Go to http www club vaio sony europe com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO so...

Page 10: ...essories The following hardware items are in the box 1 main unit 7 port replicator 2 rechargeable battery pack 8 AV cable 3 AC adapter 9 pointing stick covers 4 power cord 10 phone plug country specific 5 product recovery CD ROMs 11 phone cable 6 documentation pack ...

Page 11: ...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 12: ... Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance...

Page 13: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 12 n N Using your notebook This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices ...

Page 14: ...sing your notebook 13 n N Locating controls and connectors Right 1 headphone connector page 56 2 microphone connector page 57 3 port replicator connector page 50 4 USB connector page 58 5 DC In page 17 6 phone line jack page 46 ...

Page 15: ...e is a ventilation slot located near the PC Card slot Do not cover the ventilation slot when the notebook is in use 1 S400 i LINK connector page 64 2 VAIO peripheral original DC connector page 64 3 PC Card slot page 35 4 RELEASE button page 35 5 ventilation slot ...

Page 16: ...hpad buttons page 29 7 MagicGate Memory Stick slot window page 37 8 MagicGate Memory Stick indicator page 27 9 Num Lock indicator page 27 10 Caps Lock indicator page 27 11 Scroll Lock indicator page 27 12 power button page 21 13 Jog Dial page 31 14 capture button 15 power indicator page 27 16 battery indicator page 27 17 hard disk drive indicator page 27 18 Bluetooth indicator page 27 ...

Page 17: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 16 n N Bottom 1 battery release lever page 18 2 battery connector page 18 3 battery lock lever page 18 4 reset switch ...

Page 18: ...proceed as follows 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily acces...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 2 5 hours if your notebook is turned off To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour battery indicator light status meaning on The computer is using battery power single blink The battery is running out of power do...

Page 21: ... extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator...

Page 22: ...puter until the green power indicator light 2 turns on 3 If necessary press Fn F5 to adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To increase the brightness use the up or right arrow keys To decrease use the down or left arrow keys If you hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds the computer will turn off Do not grab the camera lens when opening the cover you may b...

Page 23: ...re that the tabs on both sides of the display panel click into the grips Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents If you are unable to shut down your computer close all software in use remove the PC Cards if inserted disconnect any USB devices Then press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time the Task Manager appears allowing you to close open applications and to shut down the compu...

Page 24: ...antee Protect your investment See the Guarantee sheet for the terms and conditions and refer to your Customer Service Guide for more information To register your Sony Notebook proceed as follows 1 Click on the VAIO Online Registration icon in the Start menu 2 Click Next 3 Fill in your Registration card fields 4 Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send 5 Click OK You must connect your p...

Page 25: ...ser Guide Using your notebook 24 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 Enter 0 7 8 9 ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...s My Computer F Displays the Search Results window to find a file or folder This is equivalent to selecting Search and then All files or folders from the Start menu Ctrl F Displays the Search Results Computer 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 sele...

Page 28: ...turn off the computer when this indicator light is on The Memory Stick is not being accessed Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Turns off when the let...

Page 29: ...lume press Fn F4 and then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 and then or Fn F5 brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase 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 between the LCD external display connected to the Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Fn F8 switch to th...

Page 30: ... Description point Press the stick 1 in the appropriate direction to position the pointer 2 on an item or object click Press the left button 3 once double click Press the left button twice right click Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu drag Press the stick in the appropriate direction to position the pointer on an item or object While holding th...

Page 31: ...Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 30 n N Replacing the pointing device cover You can take off the cover 1 and replace it with an additional stick cover supplied with your computer ...

Page 32: ...Guide Using your notebook 31 n N Using the Jog Dial Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial 1 You can turn 2 and or press 3 the Jog Dial to scroll the window select an application adjust the internal speaker volume etc ...

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

Page 34: ...2 Turn the Jog Dial to select an item then press the Jog Dial The Jog Dial window switches to Guide mode and shows the Jog Dial function 3 Turn or press the Jog Dial to use the Jog Dial function 4 To select another item switch to Launcher mode and repeat this procedure Software supporting the Jog Dial If the Sony software supporting the Jog Dial is active you can use Jog Dial functions allocated t...

Page 35: ...tion 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 so...

Page 36: ...ialog 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 card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on use For some PC Cards if...

Page 37: ...k the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears 3 Make sure that the device is selected and click OK The Safe to Remove Hardware message appears confirming the device can be safely removed from the system 4 Push the PC Card release button 1 and then press...

Page 38: ...the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Use the flash memory technology to download anything that can be converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs Foreseen as the unive...

Page 39: ...nt capacity of 88 floppy disks Reliability by way of protecting the hardware and its contents the number of terminals is reduced to only 10 pins This and the overall robust structure of the stick gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices Durability the same Memory Stick can be used thousands of times Forward compatibility the Memory Stick s current format is designed to be compatible w...

Page 40: ...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 and then to your CLIE handheld With your voice recorder add your ...

Page 41: ...c 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 and a protruding dot located on the back MagicGate is a copyright protection technology tha...

Page 42: ...t unauthorized 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 play it back 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 ...

Page 43: ...permitted for private usage only Compatible devices There are nearly 80 Memory Stick enabled products on the market or announced for introduction worldwide 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 ser...

Page 44: ...ore about the products available in your country go to http www sonystyle europe com Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick proceed as follows 1 Gently insert your Memory Stick 1 until it clicks into place When the Memory Stick is connected properly you can see its contents by clicking the Removable Disk icon in My Computer ...

Page 45: ...n Ultimate Battery Life mode Memory Stick cannot be used Select another mode Removing a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick proceed as follows 1 Make sure the access light is off and gently press the Memory Stick inwards 2 When it comes out pull it out The Memory Stick window closes automatically when you remove the Memory Stick Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedl...

Page 46: ...ion 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 LOCK LOCK LOCK ...

Page 47: ...ure that the modem s country region settings are set for the country where you are using it To configure the modem specific country region settings go to Control Panel Phone and Modem Options and click New Location or Edit Location then adjust the country region settings Click Apply and OK to save the selected configuration Read the Modem Safety Flyer before using the modem functionality A country...

Page 48: ...llows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate mode When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 7 percent regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC...

Page 49: ... follows Press Fn F12 together Alternatively Click Start and then Turn Off Computer In the Turn off computer screen hold down the Shift key and press Hibernate The computer enters Hibernate mode To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disk Hibe...

Page 50: ...ftware on your Sony Notebook user guide Connecting a port replicator page 50 Connecting an external display page 52 Connecting external speakers page 56 Connecting an external microphone page 57 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 58 Connecting a CD ROM drive page 61 Connecting a printer page 61 Connecting a Bluetooth device to your notebook page 63 Connecting an i LINK device page 6...

Page 51: ...ook supports the use of a bundled port replicator Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as an external display 1 A V IN connector 4 Ethernet connector network page 70 2 A V OUT connector page 54 5 Monitor VGA connector page 52 3 USB port page 58 ...

Page 52: ...or connector 1 2 Connect the port replicator plug into the port replicator connector If you cannot use the connectors on the port replicator shut down the computer and restart it Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the port replicator plug 1 from the port replicator connector by pressing its sides...

Page 53: ...nal display to your notebook For example you can use your computer with the following devices Computer display TV Projector Connecting a computer display To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the supplied port replicator into the notebook s port replicator connector 1 2 Plug the display cable into the port replicator s monitor VGA connector 2 ...

Page 54: ...ug one end of the display power cord 3 into the display and the other end 4 into an AC outlet Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals ...

Page 55: ...ws 1 Plug the supplied port replicator into the notebook s port replicator connector 2 Plug the supplied AV cable 1 into the port replicator s AV out connector yellow 3 Plug the three pin jack of the AV cable to the TV as shown below 640x480 dots of your computer screen will be displayed on TV The rest can be seen by scrolling ...

Page 56: ...lug the supplied port replicator into the notebook s port replicator connector 2 Plug the display signal cable 1 into the VGA Out connector of the port replicator 3 Plug the speaker audio cable 2 into the earphone connector identified by the symbol 4 Plug the microphone cable into the microphone connector identified by the symbol ...

Page 57: ...nnect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the earphone connector 2 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the external speaker 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place diskettes on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes ...

Page 58: ...ternal microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you can also 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 59: ...d 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 cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the symbol You can connect the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series As the driver for this mouse is preins...

Page 60: ...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 up ...

Page 61: ...skette To remove a diskette proceed as follows When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the Eject button 2 to remove the diskette Before pressing the Eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the diskette does not come out by pressing the Eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the Eject but...

Page 62: ...nd click Stop 4 Click OK 5 When you see the message Safe to Remove Hardware you can unplug the USB cable from the computer To carry your floppy 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 CD ROM drive You can connect an i LINK drive to your notebook to use as a CD ROM drive for reading CD ROMs audio CD...

Page 63: ...printer using the USB connector proceed as follows Plug an optional USB printer cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the symbol on your computer and printer Turn off your computer and the printer unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the printer ...

Page 64: ...em station PCGA BM1 software is available on your notebook s hard drive so you do not have to install it from the CD ROM attached to the Bluetooth modem station PCGA BM1 Read the Bluetooth Safety Flyer before using the Bluetooth functionality The Bluetooth functions may not work depending on the devices or the software version used When you purchase Bluetooth devices check their operating conditio...

Page 65: ...LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK ...

Page 66: ...deo 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 an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory ...

Page 67: ...necting two VAIO notebooks You can connect your notebook to another VAIO notebook using an i LINK cable 1 not supplied In this way you can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO notebook You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer ...

Page 68: ...i LINK drive s original cable has a two pin plug that has to be connected into both the S400 i LINK connector and the VAIO peripheral original connector To connect an external i LINK drive to your notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug the two pin end 1 of the i LINK drive s original cable into the notebook s S400 i LINK connector and the VAIO peripheral original connector 2 If this is not done plug t...

Page 69: ... 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 Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world is label...

Page 70: ... software Only use circular discs Do not use discs with any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the CD RW drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a ...

Page 71: ...X type networks via an Ethernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator 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 your port replicator s network jack ...

Page 72: ... notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online user guides on your computer s hard drive The Sony notebook user guide hardware guide explains how to use your computer connect peripheral devices It contains a list of specifications of your computer and accessories The About the software on you...

Page 73: ...mmunication features described in this manual Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your notebook Many problems have simple solutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link About the computer and software My computer does not start Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check tha...

Page 74: ...artup If the floppy disk drive is empty proceed as follows to initialize the BIOS 1 Turn off the computer 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 3 Turn on the computer and press F2 when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 4 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 5 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The Load default c...

Page 75: ...spect one application is locking your system you can try to stop it To do this press Ctrl Alt Delete simultaneously If you have not changed the default settings you will enter the Task Manager Select the application or process that is locking your system and then click End Task If the above method does not work or you do not know which application is locking your system restart the computer On the...

Page 76: ...y cause a malfunction Handle it with care About the Bluetooth technology I cannot use the Bluetooth function If the Bluetooth LED is off turn on the Bluetooth switch located on the front of your notebook just above the F6 key You cannot use the Bluetooth function when the computer is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode then turn on the Bluetooth switch located on the front of your noteboo...

Page 77: ... If the connected device is also connected to other devices it may not appear in your Remote Bluetooth Device Panel or you may not be able to communicate with the device If your notebook is already connected to other devices you have to check if your device role is Master To check if your device role is Master proceed as follows 1 In the BlueSpace window click the Setup button displayed above your...

Page 78: ...ur notebook or try to place the two devices closer I cannot communicate with the other device although the distance between both devices is within 100 metres The data transfer distance can be shorter than 100 metres depending on existing obstacles between the two devices on radio wave quality on the operating system or the software used Try to move your notebook or to place both devices closer If ...

Page 79: ...e computer is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Adjust the brightness of the LCD The computer may be in LCD video standby mode Press any key to activate the display The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use ...

Page 80: ... the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object into the hole to the right of the eject button I cannot play a CD ROM disc Make sure the label of the CD is facing up If the CD requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the CD Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer for at least one hour...

Page 81: ...ait until the active application finishes then remove the Memory Stick If the message confirms eject of the Memory Stick click OK About the MOTION EYE camera There is a vertical line when shooting a bright subject with a dark background using MOTION EYE This is a phenomenon called smear It is not a malfunction The image in the view finder of Smart Capture is rough If you are shooting a subject in ...

Page 82: ... My speakers are not producing sound The built in speakers may be turned off Press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press Fn F4 and then press or to increase the volume If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the v...

Page 83: ...h USB speakers headphones You have to set the CPU monitoring tool to Performance by using the PowerPanel software available on your notebook To set the CPU Control to Performance proceed as follows 1 Right click the CPU icon in the task tray and click Edit Create Profiles from the menu The Profile Editor window appears 2 Click the profile you want to select on the left of the screen Maximum Batter...

Page 84: ...the connection and then turn on the power again My PC Card is not working Make sure the PC card is compatible with your version of Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using If you are using two PC cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using Make sure that the PC card is properly inserted I cannot prin...

Page 85: ...deo captures and DVgate While I am recording images to a digital video device using DVgate my system displays the message Recording to DV device failed Check the power and cable connections to the DV device and try the operation again Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this error About i L...

Page 86: ...f 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 SO DIMM gold leaf contacts Elec...

Page 87: ... package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or ...

Page 88: ...ove the memory module touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body 6 Remove the memory module Carefully push the release tabs on either end of the memory module at the same time 1 Pull out the memory module in the direction of the arrow 2 7 Put the memory cover back on securely and replace the screw Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw ...

Page 89: ...down before you remove the screws 4 Unscrew the screw at the bottom of your computer Use a precision Phillips screwdriver that matches the size of the screw head 5 Before you remove the module from its package touch a metal part of the computer to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body 6 Remove the module from its protective package 7 Install the memory module by holding the mod...

Page 90: ...ide Precautions 89 n N Slide the memory module into the slot Snap the connector into place when the board is correctly seated 9 Close the cover securely and replace the screw Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw ...

Page 91: ...ry proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to Sony Notebook Setup via the Start menu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 3 In the About this Computer tab you can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the notebook ...

Page 92: ...e To replace a key top proceed as follows 1 Remove the wire 1 under the key top if necessary 2 Insert each side of the wire into one hook 2 3 Make sure the center of the key top is aligned with the center underneath and press the key top until it fits Enter key Space key Do not take off the key top intentionally It may cause malfunction Handle the key top with care your computer may be damaged if ...

Page 93: ...chnology 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...

Page 94: ... 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 95: ...the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources On handling CD ROM discs Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commer...

Page 96: ...en 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 do not need...

Page 97: ...ot touch the 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 cards get wet Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity ...

Page 98: ... GB Standard RAM 128 MB DDR SDRAM Maximum RAM 256 MB with µDIMM LCD screen 8 9 TFT display Ultra Wide SXGA L2 cache memory 512 KB CPU integration MPEG MPEG2 Digital Video playback MPEG2 Hardware Encoder Graphics ATI MOBILITY RADEON M with 8 MB Video RAM and 3D accelerator Sound capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Internal modem Built in modem V 90 data fax modem Expansion capabilities One ...

Page 99: ...ds i LINK IEEE1394 S400 VAIO notebook peripheral device DC out connector Connection capabilities on port replicator VGA monitor Ethernet USB A V OUT A V IN Supplied accessories Rechargeable battery AC adapter power cord spare stick covers AV cable port replicator phone cable phone plug Service 1 year free VAIO Link Service Power source 16 V DC AC 100 240V Power management ENERGY STAR compliant ACP...

Page 100: ... humidity 10 to 90 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 35 C Wireless communication Method of communication Bluetooth standard Ver 1 1 Maximum communication speed Approx 723 kbps Output Bluetooth standard Power Class1 Communication distance Approx 100 10 m open space Compatible Bluetooth profile Generic Access Profile Service Discovery Applic...

Page 101: ...ns See our special Guarantee extension conditions Specifications are subject to change without notice Usable frequency band 2 4 GHz band 2 400 GHz 2 4835 GHz Bundled software BlueSpace VisualShare MOTION EYE camera 350 000 pixels square pixels Image device 1 6 inch progressive scan 350 000 pixels CCD Lens Focus distance f 2 8 mm F 3 4 mm White balance Automatic Indoor Outdoor Hold Shutter speed Au...

Page 102: ...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 103: ...to your notebook The docking station contains slots for expansion boards bays for storage devices and ports for additional peripherals such as printers or monitors Driver A driver is software enabling you to use hardware devices For example in order for you to be able to use a printer you must first install its driver Many drivers such as the mouse driver come with the operating system DVD ROM Sho...

Page 104: ...cal Area Network is a group of computers connected together within a limited geographical area It enables users to share devices such as printers and information using one processor or server LCD Short for Liquid Crystal Display Flat notebook display technology using liquid crystals and light polarisation to provide sharp flicker free images on a screen comprised of millions of tiny cells Color ca...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...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 107: ...nds for Red Green Blue 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 SELV Short for Safety Extra Low Voltage A secondary circuit which is so designed and protected that its voltages do not exceed a safe value under normal operating condi...

Page 108: ...have time to save all unsaved data and to shut down your computer USB USB Universal Serial Bus is a hardware interface for attaching devices such as a keyboard mouse joystick scanner or printer You can connect up to 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 softw...