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1. Sony Notebook Computer User Guide PCG 745 PCG 747 Notice to Users 1998 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY CORPORATION PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR TO USE THEREOF Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Sony DVgate i LINK Mavica PictureGear VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Windows and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel MMX and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony h
2. O Tilt stand You use the tilt stand to place the computer at an angle that allows comfortable typing SSSR SERRIT SSIES lt SSSSRSSSSSSESS GN SSS SOS SOS OSE WESSSSSSEESE SPSS 4 Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Using Your Notebook Computer This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices such as the touchpad floppy disk drive and CD ROM drive Locating the Controls and Connectors Front 1 LCD screen pages 20 83 z Speakers page 56 3 Keyboard page 16 7 Touchpad page 22 Left right button page 22 5 Microphone page 57 10 11 12 Num Caps Scroll Lock Lock Lock Power indicator pages 12 18 Hard disk drive indicator page 18 Battery 1 2 indicators pages 18 68 Num Lock indicator page 19 Caps Lock indicator page 19 Scroll Lock indicator page 19 6 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Left 1 Power switch page 12 4 Q Earphone connector pages 29 56 7 Hard disk drive 5 Microphone connector page 57 3 Battery bay
3. To connect a printer a Use the symbol to locate the FDD Printer connector Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the computer Power cord Printer cable supplied with the printer FDD Printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use Before using the printer you may need to change the FDD Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 63 Bi Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook computer For example you can use the computer with a Q Computer display monitor page 52 Q Multimedia computer display page 52 Q Projector page 53 Q TYV page 54 To connect a computer display Q The Osymbol on the back of the computer shows the location of the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector on the back of the computer Q If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Computer display Display cable See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use You may not be able to display images on the connected TV or the screen image may flicker when the resolution is 1024x768 pixels If it happens lower t
4. Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone To connect an external microphone Q Use the to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector Microphone to Microphone See the manual that came with your speakers and microphone for more information on installation and use Make sure your speakers and microphone are designed for computer use EJ Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device You can connect other computer peripherals such as the Sony Digital Still Camera to the Serial COM1 connector on your computer To connect a digital still camera Q Use the lolol symbol to locate the Serial COM1 connector Plug the connecting cable into this port on the computer and into the Digital I O connector on the digital still camera Digital still camera to Digital 1 0 i Connecting cable See the manual that came with your digital camera or other serial device for more information on installation and use to lolol Serial COM1 If you use a digital camera that has an infrared data communication system or other infrared communication device see Using Infrared Communication Devices on page 34 Connecting Peripheral Devices EJ Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder You can connect a digital video camera re
5. To supply power to your computer while it is connected to the docking station you can connect the AC adapter directly to the docking station Use this docking station with the model running on Windows 98 When using the notebook computer with the docking station keep the AC adapter connected to the docking station To prevent the data being damaged and a malfunction occuring do not remove the AC adapter from the docking station or from the AC outlet 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripherals 2 On the back of the computer lift the cover that protects the docking station port Docking station port 3 Align the indentation on the bottom of the computer with the guide post on the docking station Notebook computer Docking station Guide post Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 4 Make sure the docking station lever is in the release position Align the guide posts on the docking station with the openings on the back of the computer and then slide the computer in the direction of the arrow until it stops Docking station port Guide posts Docking station lever 5 Slide the docking station lever into the Lock position to secure your computer in the docking station IN USE indicator d Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the pc n connector on the docking station Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet AC adapter Power cord m be Een Use
6. 3 Slide the drive out of the multi purpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver on page 40 To re insert the CD ROM drive Turn off the computer 2 If another device is in the multi purpose bay remove the device See To remove the floppy disk drive on page 25 or To remove the second battery pack on page 39 3 Insert the CD ROM drive into the multi purpose bay with the label side facing up Multi purpose bay CD ROM drive supplied Using Your Notebook Computer 29 Using the Earphone with Remote Control Your computer includes an earphone which you can use to listen to audio and video CDs You can listen to audio CDs even when your computer is in system suspend mode To use the remote control when your computer is active you must use the Media Bar software To use the remote control when your computer is in system suspend mode follow the directions below See Using the Media Bar on page 61 for more information on how to play audio CDs To use the remote control in system suspend mode Connect the micro plug of the earphone to the earphone remote control connector not to the Q Earphone connector of the computer Connect the earphone firmly to the remote control A loose connection may cause noise during playback 2 Connect the earphone remote control to the Earphone connector on the computer Earphone with remote control supplied 3 While ho
7. 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 EI Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase memory to 128MB by installing optional memory modules There are two memory module slots in your computer A 32MB and a 64MB Expansion Memory Modules are available as optional memory modules Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install memory modules in your computer See On Upgrading the System on page 85 Be careful when adding memory Mistakes when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory expansion board ensure the following d You are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object d You do not work in a carpeted area Ld You do not open the package of the memory module until ready for use The package protects the memory module from electrostatic discharge d You use the special bag for preventing electrostatic discharge or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module Typical expansion memory configuration
8. Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM disc Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up My floppy disk drive can t write to a diskette Q The diskette is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Q Check that the diskette is properly inserted into floppy disk drive About sound My speakers have no sound Q The built in speakers are turned off Press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers 78 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Q The speaker volume is turned to the minimum Press Fn F4 and then press f or to increase the volume Q If your computer is powered by batteries check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Q If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Q Check the volume controls in Windows Q If you connect external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged Q If you have connected a earphone or an audio cable to the earphone connector disconnect the cable My microphone doesn t work If you are using an external microphone check that th
9. Total System Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB Memory MB 32 32 Empty 64 32 32 96 32 64 128 64 64 32MB is the default memory amount for PCG 745 and PCG 747 The memory options in Slot 1 and Slot 2 are inter changeable ee To install a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and remove the battery packs Wait until the computer cools down Then turn your computer upside down and open the cover on the bottom turn counter clockwise panel screw Remove the memory module from its packaging Install the memory module 1 Connectors 2 q Slide the memory module into the slot 7 The connectors snap into place when the board is correctly seated Close the cover and tighten the screws Turn on the computer Click the My Computer icon with the right button and select Properties The System Properties screen appears Click the Performance tab to view memory 90 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide If the additional memory is not shown repeat steps 1 9 System Properties 21x General Device Manager Hardware Profiles r Performance status Memory 32 0 MB of RAM System Resources 71 tree File System 32 bit Virtual Memory 32 bit Disk Compression Not installed PC Cards PCMCIA No PCMCIA sockets installed Your system is configured for optimal perform
10. Q Extended Guarantee Protect your investment See the Guarantee Card for details See your Customer Service Guide for extended guarantee conditions Follow these steps to use the Sony Notebook Computer s online registration service You must connect your phone line before using any online services including the online registration service See Connecting a PC card modem on page 42 Enter the information requested on the online registration form 2 Click the Register now button and complete the form Click the Send Directly Button to register your computer via modem to modem connection Your computer automatically transfers your registration information using your PC Card modem and a preset phone number Click Send via Internet if you chose to send your information via the WWW 16 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Escape Key Function keys Print Screen key Caps Lock Shift key L Ctrl Ctrl key j Fn key Applications key Windows key Numeric keypad area Keys Descriptions Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator area 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 activat
11. This operation may result in data loss During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using system suspend mode See Controlling Power Management on page 65 14 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Registering Windows 98 The first time you turn on your computer you need to complete a few steps to register and configure the Windows 98 software that is already installed on your computer You must register Windows 98 before you can use the computer The on screen instructions guide you through the registration and configuration process The following is an overview of the process 1 Gathering information Q Enter your name Q Read and accept the License Agreement Q Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Introducing Windows 98 manual 2 Windows 98 setup Q Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen 3 Selecting your computer settings Q Ifnecessary change the Time Zone Date and Time on the Date Time Properties screen 4 Learning about Windows 98 Q If you want take the tour of Windows 98 Using Your Notebook Computer 15 Registering Your Computer You can take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony Q VAIO Link You can contact VAIO Link by telephone fax or e mail see your Customer Service Guide and VAIO Space for phone numbers
12. battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If your battery level falls to less than 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery When the remaining battery charge drops to 7 the computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode This may result in data loss as the system changes modes You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Using Power Saving Modes on page 36 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 over the battery indicator starts flashing To remove the battery pack Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Pull out the battery pack ans lt lt SES SSN SESS SEES Sse SASS 3 Close the cover of the battery bay You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System Suspend mode 12 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Starting Your Computer Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover LCD lock lever 2 Slide the power switch on
13. pages 9 47 6 Line In connector There is a ventilation slot located directly above the earphone connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on All connectors for this notebook are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950 Phone cable and phone cable connectors TNV Telecommunication Voltage according to EN 60950 AC adapter mains connector and power cord hazardous voltage according to EN 60950 Using Your Notebook Computer 7 Right 1 PC card slots page 32 z Multi purpose bay page 23 Back i I OSS aE 1 DC In page 8 6 Monitor connector page 52 2 IOIOI Serial COM1 connector page 58 7 Docking station page 44 3 _ Infrared port page 34 8 amp FDD Printer connector page 51 4 Y USB connector page 60 9 gt gt Video Out connector page 54 5 G2 Mouse Keyboard connector page 56 8 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC Adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter Plug
14. 15 H handling audio CDs 85 CD ROM discs 85 diskettes 85 Hard Disk Sleep power setting 66 hard drives 6 indicator light 5 18 installing additional 32 hardware installing memory modules 89 Help Mouseware 22 online 73 Hibernation Mode 36 Hold switch 31 I i LINK 44 59 indicator lights 18 battery 5 10 18 37 Caps Lock 5 19 charge status 10 hard drive 5 18 Num Lock 5 19 power 5 Scroll Lock 5 19 infrared communication devices 34 other computers 34 infrared port 7 34 Infrared tab 64 infrared transmission active distance 35 94 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide troubleshooting 35 Insert key 17 inserting battery pack 9 diskettes into drive 24 installing hard drives 32 hardware 41 memory 32 88 memory modules 89 peripherals 41 interference 84 internal speakers See speakers ISDN 43 J joystick connector 44 K keyboard 17 44 connecting 56 connector 5 7 56 L LCD 71 83 lock lever 12 reducing glare 3 selecting to display output 54 troubleshooting 76 77 left button 5 lever docking station 46 50 eject 24 25 28 39 40 49 LCD 12 lighting 3 Line In 6 44 Line Out 44 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal iv safety precautions iv loading battery pack 9 location for computer 3 M maintenance 84 87 Maximum Battery Life power setting 65 Maximum Performance power setting 65 Memory adding 88 memory module 88 89 installing 32 89 remo
15. Application Recovery The application recovery utility allows you to reinstall individual applica tions Reinstallation of a program can fix the problems encountered in a program that does not run correctly anymore You must run the Recovery CD from Windows 98 The application will not run from DOS Procedure for an application recovery Turn on your computer using AC power only and wait until Windows 98 is booted up 2 Insert the Recovery CD The Install Manager now loads automatically 3 When the Install Manager menu appears follow the on screen instructions to choose the application you want to recover When performing an application recovery you do not lose data 82 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Reinstalling a device driver First check whether the driver you plan to reinstall is on the Product Recovery CD ROM Only device drivers that are not delivered with Win dows 98 can be found in the directory drivers in G Drivers Check all underlying sub directories for the appropriate driver Next launch the Add New Hardware wizard in the Windows start menu select settings then control panel to install the appropriate device Notes on Use This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help protect your computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen m Oo ia D oO Oo Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using
16. Monitor connector on your computer and the LCD TV Displays only a TV or projector connected to the Video Out connector on your computer 72 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 8 Click OK You cannot use the following displays simultaneously l1 The computer s LCD and an external display using the Video Out connector l External displays using the Monitor connector and the Video Out connector You can adjust the refresh rate when you select Monitor as the display mode If you want to display images on the TV that is connected to the Video Out connector do not connect any equipment to the Monitor connector When You Select TV When you select TV as the display mode you can adjust the TV display position and select the TV system you want to use To select TV options After you select TV in Step 6 select TV options TV Options Function Image Filter Adjusts the flicker Optimal TV Setting Adjusts the resolution for optimal TV viewing PAL SECAM Selects the PAL SECAM TV system NTSC Selects the NTSC TV system To select the TV system You can select the TV system using TV options After you select TV in Step 6 select the TV system from the TV options Color systems are different in each country Use the country names below to select the appropriate color system for your location TV System Country PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Hong K
17. Support Options ccicissescssssnscrontavciconcandwds 73 Troubleshooting stone ssenteaeccreeacniccemiaieanoninedincinenions 74 Using the Product Recovery CD ROM cisscisisiniccnciscsicsscitiecians 80 N teS om by Ensas aA Meret EEEE E 83 Adding MEMOtYy esirisererisneneiniiericsseitenoriei aniani ii esr 88 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Notebook Computer Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personalcomputing Here are just some of the features your Sony Notebook Computer has to offer read the details in your About Your Sony Notebook Computer guide m Exceptional performance Your PC includes a fast Intel Pentium processor with MMX technology a 24x maximum performance CD ROM drive and a 56 kbps PC card modem Portability The rechargeable battery pack provides two to five hours of use without AC power Sony audio and video quality High quality MPEG1 video which supports full screen display 12 1 inch Active Matrix LCD screen for the PCG 747 and 12 1 inch Passive Matrix LCD screen for the PCG 745 and enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy the stereo speakers or use the supplied earphone to listen to audio and video CDs The earphone includes a remote control You can even listen to audio CDs when your com
18. bay remove the device See To remove the CD ROM drive on page 28 or To remove the second battery pack on page 39 3 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multi purpose bay with the VAIO label facing up Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the Eject lever locks into place Multi purpose bay AIII A GII TZIZ LPF SEES pe Qa 8 Floppy disk drive 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 Diskette Floppy disk drive Using Your Notebook Computer To remove a diskette 4 When you finish using the diskette press the Eject button to remove the diskette Eject button LED indicator If you have difficulty removing a diskette from the floppy disk drive remove the floppy disk drive from the multi purpose bay To remove the floppy disk drive Turn off the computer 2 There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the floppy disk drive Slide this lever in the direction of the arrow Drive Eject lever on bottom 3 Slide the drive out of the multi purpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver on page 40 26 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using the CD ROM Drive Your computer comes with the CD ROM drive in the multi purpose bay You can remove it so that you can use other devices in the multi purpose bay To insert a CD ROM disc Turn on the com
19. change the settings for any of the predefined profiles or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are Icon Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance 1 while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give E you maximum battery life and good performance It reduces the brightness of the display slows the computer and puts it into System Suspend mode after a specified time period AC Profile The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting PowerPanel automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Other available profiles Configure PowerPanel with some other profiles right click on the Toolbar and choose Customize Power Management Off Turns off all power management features such as System Suspend and System Hibernation modes J Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Spindle Down timer 66 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves oN power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Sleep and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer 3 timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also es
20. fan silent See the Power Panel help for more information 76 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide About the display Movements of the displayed images are awkward not smooth Q Use the PowerPanel to select Change CPU Speed Remove the check from Auto and set Speed Controller to 100 I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected Q If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power to all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection then turn on the power again My LCD does not display anything Q 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 Q Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Q Adjust the brightness of the LCD page 18 Q The computer may be in LCD video standby mode Press any key to activate the display Q The video output may be directed to an external display Press Fn F7 until video output appears on the LCD Q The video output may be directed to a TV Press Fn F8 until video output appears on the LCD The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your externa
21. longer charging time Q While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not a cause for concern Q Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Q Keep the battery pack dry Q Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Q Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock Q Ifyou are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery Q 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 Q You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging Q If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery On Using the earphone Q Road safety Do not use the earphone while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play your earphone at high volume while walking especially at pedestrian crossings You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations oO Preventing hearing damage Avoid using earphone at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play ee On Maintenance m Q Oo Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer
22. on line information about your notebook computer and other Sony products that work with your computer Just click the VAIO Channel button on your Channel Bar to access the WWW The VAIO Link If you have some problems with your computer you can contact VAIO Link by telephone fax or e mail see your Customer Service Guide and VAIO Space for phone numbers Before calling VAIO Link try to solve the problem by reading your User Guide troubleshooting chapter or the manuals and helpfiles of the peripherals or software 73 74 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide oO The Sony e mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail Just send your question in an e mail message and a Customer Service Analyst will send you a reply with the answer To send a question to Sony e mail support please refer to the instructions in your Customer Service Guide Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you call VAIO Link 5 When you reconnect devices be sure to turn off the computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 13 If you turn off the computer in other ways it may result in data loss About the computer and software My computer does not start Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the fr
23. select and move objects Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad See Mouseware Properties for information on touchpad features such as middle button click adjusting touchpad speed and Wheel Mouse functions To access Mouseware Properties double click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and click the Help button Using Your Notebook Computer 23 Using the Floppy Disk Drive There are two ways to connect the floppy disk drive to your computer Q Externally by connecting it to the computer s FDD Printer connector Q Internally by inserting it into the multi purpose bay The computer comes with the CD ROM drive in the multi purpose bay If you want to use both the CD ROM and the floppy disk drive at the same time use the floppy disk drive as an external drive If you connect the floppy disk drive externally while your computer is on use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to select Floppy Disk Drive See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 63 for details To connect the floppy disk drive externally O Connect the floppy disk drive to the O amp FDD Printer connector using the external floppy disk drive cable If needed restart Floppy disk drive supplied to O B External floppy disk drive cable FDD Printer supplied 24 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide To insert the floppy disk drive Turn off the computer 2 If another device is in the multi purpose
24. the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause a malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period 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 appears on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On the Power Source m Q oO oO O OU Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a copying machine or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using
25. the left side toward the front of the computer until the power indicator light turns on green Power switch Power indicator p TSX N SSN SSS SS SSN ESSE SSS SSSSSSSSSS RSS If you hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds the computer turns off 2 Note on contrast PCG 745 only as the contrast of a LCD is variable adjust the contrast as follows To increase contrast press Fn F6 and then bore To decrease contrast press Fn F6 and then or gt Using Your Notebook Computer 13 Shutting Down Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box Shut Down Windows x RI What do you want the computer to do c C Restart C Restart in MS DOS mode Cancel Help 3 Select Shut Down 4 Click OK A Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically 6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer if you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time and select Shut Down in the Task manager window 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
26. the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Notebook computer AC adapter supplied amp ill SELV according to gA EN60950 Power cord supplied Hazardous Voltage according to EN60950 Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Using Your Notebook Computer 9 Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power The second battery pack inserts into the multi purpose bay on the right side of the computer See Using Power Saving Modes on page 36 Additional battery packs are available as a separate option The battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack To insert the battery pack Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer Battery pack supplied Label side facing down 3 Close the cover of the battery bay To charge the battery pack Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack if needed 10 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes twice a
27. 4 Serial port 7 44 USB 7 44 Video Out 7 44 contrast adjusting 20 correction keys 16 17 43 Ctrl key 17 cursor movement keys 17 Customer Service Guide 73 customer support 74 See also VAIO Link customizing your computer 63 D DC In 7 8 44 digital still camera 34 connecting 58 Digital Still Camera connecting 58 digital video camera 59 Digital Video Camera connecting 59 disconnecting docking station 20 50 diskettes ejecting 25 handling 85 inserting into drive 24 troubleshooting 77 display EE changing size 21 mode 71 options 54 See also monitor selecting 54 docking station 7 connecting 44 45 disconnecting 20 50 inserting battery packs 47 lever 46 50 network 44 personal 44 port 45 using to charge batteries 47 drives 28 CD ROM 26 28 floppy disk 23 installing additional hard disk 32 E earphone 29 52 connector 6 precautions 86 Eject button 25 26 27 Eject lever 24 25 28 39 40 49 ejecting battery packs 39 CD ROM discs 21 27 diskettes 25 weight saver 40 ergonomic considerations 3 4 Escape key 17 expansion memory module 88 external devices display 4 54 See also monitor keyboard 56 mouse 56 speakers 20 56 External Display connecting 52 F FDD Printer connector 7 23 44 51 Finish button 14 floppy disk drive bay 7 connecting 23 disconnecting 25 troubleshooting 77 Fn key 17 combination commands 20 function keys 17 G glare 3 GSM 43 guarantee 15 Guarantee card
28. 4 and 5 of the PCG 747 description 56 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect an external mouse or keyboard to your computer To connect both a mouse and a keyboard use the docking station see Connecting the Docking Station on page 44 The Mouse Keyboard connector requires a PS 2 style plug or adapter To connect an external mouse or keyboard Q Use the 6 symbol to locate the Mouse Keyboard connector Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the mark facing up to 6 Mouse Keyboard Keyboard See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the computer After connection restart To use a mouse connected to the Serial port make sure the mouse is compatible with the Serial port Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers 5 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers Due to the speakers magnetics the data saved could be damaged Connecting Peripheral Devices To connect external speakers a Use the O symbol to locate the earphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector Speakers O Speaker cable supplied with to 4a speakers earphone
29. Display LCD the external monitor or both devices When you use the Video Out connector to send the output to a TV you can toggle between the LCD and the TV Use the following keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode on page 71 for more information To Press Result Switch to the Fn F7 Toggles between the LCD the external display VGA monitor connected to the Monitor connector and both the LCD and external display together Only LCD LCD and external display Only external display lt lt Select LCD Fn F8 Toggles between the LCD and TV the display or TV connected to the Video Out connector Monitor connector Video Out connector Connecting Peripheral Devices 55 Viewing a picture on a Sony TV used as monitor with VGA connector With the PCG 747 resolution 1024x768 1 Change the resolution from 1024x768 to 800x600 2 Connect the cable between the PC or Docking Station and the Sony TV 3 Press Fn F7 LCD VGA to see the picture on both the LCD and the TV screen 4 If the picture on the TV screen is not the full one press Fn F7 again displays picture on TV only 5 Adjust the refresh rate With the PCG 745 resolution 800x600 1 Connect the cable between the PC or Docking Station and the Sony TV 2 Press Fn F7 LCD VGA to see the picture on both the LCD and the TV screen 3 Ifthe picture on the TV screen is not the full one refer to points
30. an select specific scenes or still images by their assigned numbers The Media Bar features extensive and detailed in online help To access online help right click the Player Bar and select Help from the shortcut menu Customizing Your Notebook Computer You can customize the settings of your notebook computer The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer s default 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 In Programs select Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Notebook Setup Tabs on page 64 4 After you finish click OK 63 64 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Notebook Setup Tabs Tab Descriptions About This Computer Display system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Infrared Change the infrared communication settings depending on the infrared equipment your computer is using to communicate Printer FDD Switch between connecting a printer or floppy disk drive without turning off the power Change printer port mode settings Power On Select the order of drives and devices from Device Sequence which you want to load the operating system You can specify the hard drive inserted into the dock
31. ance m Advanced settings Eile System Graphics Virtual Memory To remove a memory module Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug your computer and remove the battery packs 3 Turn your computer upside down and open the cover on the bottom 4 Remove the memory module RR oD PI 2 oh q Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released z Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 5 Close the cover Index A A V connecting cables 54 About This Computer tab 64 About Your Sony Notebook Computer 2 73 AC adapter 8 AC power 8 AC Profile power setting 65 accessing online support 14 adding hardware 41 memory 88 peripherals 41 printers 51 adjusting brightness 20 contrast 20 air circulation 84 Alt key 17 AMS Automatic Music Sensor 31 Application Recovery 81 Applications key 17 attaching docking station 45 B Basic Advanced tab 64 battery bay 6 battery packs 9 86 charge status icons 69 charging 9 39 indicator light status 10 indicator lights 5 10 18 37 inserting 9 inserting into battery bay 9 inserting into docking station 47 loading 9 power status 10 rechargeable 8 removing 11 37 39 BatteryScope utility 68 70 brightness adjusting 20 built in speakers 5 See also speakers 20 buttons Eject 26 27 Finish 14 left 5 Play 31 r
32. art button on the task bar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key on page 18 Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 20 Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of z context sensitive choices pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button 18 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combinations A F1 A Tab A E A F Ctrl F ja A M Shift A M A R A Fn Pause Indicators Indicators Power O Hard disk 0 Battery 1 1 Battery 2 E2 Functions Displays Windows Help Switches the selected button on the taskbar Displays Windows Explorer Displays the Windows Find window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find from the Start menu Displays Find window This is the equivalent of selecting Find from the Start menu Minimizes all displayed windows Returns all minimized windows to their previous size Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Displays the Properties window This is the equivalent of double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel Functions Lights when the power to the computer is turned on Flashes in system suspend mode Turns off when the computer
33. as determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Energy Star is an U S registered mark Specifications are subject to change without notice Safety Information Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony Notebook Computer Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCG 745 PCG 747 Serial Number WARNING 1 Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Q To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your Sony Notebook Computer to rain or moisture Q To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Q Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Q Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Q Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Q Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Q Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Q Donot use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Q Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your noteboo
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35. corder to the i LINK connector on the network docking station See Connecting the Docking Station on page 44 To connect a digital video camera recorder Q Plug the DV connecting cable into the i LINK connector on the rear of the network docking station and the i LINK connector on the digital video camera recorder the DV connector on some models may not be labeled as i LINK however the DV connector on Sony digital video cameras is compatible with i LINK oe les to i LINK IEEE 1394 connector Digital video camera recorder Sony DCR PC7 or DCR TRV7 i LINK connecting cable to DV Out supplied with the docking station Sony s digital video camera recorder DCR PC7 is pictured your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently Connect only one of the i LINK connectors when connecting the digital video camera See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use The i LINK connector on the docking station does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK connectors The docking station supports a transfer rate of up to 200 Mbps however the lowest transfer rate of the connected device is used as the actual transfer rate The features of i LINK that you can use may be different according to the application software you use See the manual or help which ca
36. cted If the two 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 close to the infrared ports See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication device for more information on installation and use The active area of infrared transmission extends about 1m 39 inches with a radius of 15 degrees Infrared port 15 degrees Eq Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes System Suspend and System Hibernation When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 7 regardless of the power management setting you select If your battery level falls to less than 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use To save power
37. cting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals Q PC card modem page 42 Q Docking station page 44 Q Printer page 51 Q External display page 52 Q External mouse or keyboard page 56 Q External speakers page 56 Q External microphone page 57 Q Digital still camera or other serial device page 58 Q Digital video camera recorder page 59 Q Universal serial bus USB device page 60 5 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 41 42 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting a PC card modem Use your PC card modem to connect to a phone line and access the WWW Connecting to a phone line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services the Internet and to register your computer and software online Use any of both PC cards slots of your notebook computer Pull the PC card release button away from the computer Remove the PC card slot protector as described in the Using PC cards chapter page 32 Insert the PC card modem supplied in the slot of the computer label facing up push it gently until the release button ejects completely Put back the release button a ET tmz eII LSIG LZ Dr SSF LESSEE LEE LoS EF Ys RQ 2G tH 2 Plug the phone line
38. e battery fully drains also referred to as the time to empty Customizing Your Notebook Computer 69 Battery Icon Descriptions Battery icon Battery status ERT El Discharging ir Charging amp Not in use D4 No battery Displaying Detailed Battery Information You can obtain detailed information about the batteries Q Click the battery icon on the application bar to display the BatteryScope window The screen appears displaying the General tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time BatteryScope 2 x ial Alarms Primary Secondary tatus Battery Level ir Estimated time to 2 59 Fully Charged Critical Full Individual Battery Levels Time Estimates ely Time to full charge computer on 0 00 wl Time to full charge computer off 0 00 Time computer lasts in system suspend mode 95 50 70 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide To display information on individual batteries 1 Click the Primary battery tab to display information for the battery in the bay on the left side 2 Click the Secondary battery tab to display information for the battery in the bay on the right side You can display the information about each battery such as estimated time to empty or product information BatteryScope 2 x General Alarms f m Status Battery Level ir Estimated time to 2 59 Fully Charged Critical Full Battery Charac
39. e it is connected to AC power The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging See also To charge the battery pack on page 9 for more information Battery indicators lt Second battery pack not supplied Battery pack supplied 5 To determine the amount of time the battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information on page 68 To remove the second battery pack 1 There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the battery pack slide this lever in the direction of the arrow Weight saver Eject lever on bottom t At 2 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 3 Re insert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver on page 40 40 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multi purpose bay when it is empty To attach the Weight Saver If another device is in the multi purpose bay remove the device See To remove the floppy disk drive on page 25 To remove the CD ROM drive on page 28 or To remove the second battery pack on page 39 2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks Weight saver supplied To remove the Weight Saver There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the weight saver slide this lever in the direction of the arrow mars Je GIL LEE S Weight saver Eject lever on bottom Conne
40. e microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector See Connecting an External Microphone on page 57 for details When I press Fn F3 I see the message Muting Click the Volume icon in the Windows 98 taskbar When the Volume cursor appears disable Mute by clicking this option You can also disable Muting by pressing Fn F3 again About modem My modem PC card doesn t work 2 Check that your PC card is properly inserted in your computer label side facing up Q Check your PC card modem has been detected by the system See Connecting a PC card modem on page 42 Q Check that the phone line is plugged into your PC card See Connecting a PC card modem on page 42 for details Q Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Q Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Q If you connect a GSM phone make sure that the programming of the supplied PC card is compatible with it use the supplied card loader to re program it refer to your card s user manual Getting Help 79 Q Check that the software you are using is compatible with the provided PC card refer to your software user manual Q Make sure that the driver selected in your communication software is matching the programming of your PC card refer to your communication software user manual My modem connection is slow Many factors in
41. e taskbar and close the card Close any applications that use the PC card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost EJ Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port located on the back panel You can use this port to communicate with other infrared equipped devices with compatible protocols such as a digital still camera or other computers To use infrared communication with a digital still camera Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that they are in a direct line Infrared port When performing a data transfer with any software using infrared enable the IrDA in the Control panel of Windows as follows 1 In the Control panel choose Infrared then Options 2 Check Enable infrared communication then click OK 3 As soon as your transfer is finished disable Infrared in the Control panel to reduce the power consumption To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line Using Your Notebook Computer 35 When you transfer files directly from devices other than the internal hard disk drive such as a CD ROM drive or hard disk drive on a network set the System Suspend and System Hibernation timers to off Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if the infrared device is dete
42. e the numeric 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 Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Using Your Notebook Computer 17 Keys Descriptions Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows 98 key The key with the Windows logo displays the m Windows 98 Start menu it s the equivalent of clicking the St
43. end 66 power sources 9 83 connecting 8 power standby Hard Disk Sleep 66 PowerPanel activating 67 customizing toolbar 65 66 67 precautions 84 pre installed software 73 Print Screen key 17 printer 7 44 connecting 51 connector 23 51 port 51 Printer connecting 51 Printer tab 64 Product 80 Product Recovery CD ROM 80 projector 53 projector connecting 53 R radio interference 84 rechargeable battery packs 8 9 recharging battery packs 9 registering Windows 98 14 your computer 15 Registering Your Computer 15 regulatory information iv Reinstalling a device driver 82 remote control audio CD player 31 Hold switch 31 removing battery packs 11 diskettes 25 floppy disk drive 25 memory module 90 96 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide replacing battery packs 37 right button 5 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock 5 indicator light 19 SCSI connector 44 second battery pack 9 37 selecting display 54 LCD 54 monitor 54 power source 9 Serial connector 7 44 58 serial devices connecting 58 digital still camera 58 setting up Windows 98 14 setup screen About This Computer tab 64 Basic Advanced tab 64 displaying 63 Infrared tab 64 Power On Device Sequence tab 64 Power On Password tab 64 Printer tab 64 Touchpad tab 64 setup tabs 64 Shift key 17 Shut Down Windows dialog box 13 Sony e mail support service 74 Sony Notebook Setup screen 63 Sony Notebook Setup utility 23 speakers 5 built in 5 external 56 switc
44. er management function will be activated To display the Commands toolbar right click an empty portion of the toolbar and select Commands from the context menu Refer to the PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the PowerPanel toolbars To customize the PowerPanel toolbars You can customize the PowerPanel toolbar to suit your portable computing needs You can add any one of the pre defined Power Management buttons or create your own buttons Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information 68 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Displaying Battery Information You can display detailed information for the batteries used in your computer and docking station The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer s general battery information You can also refer to the BatteryScope Help for more detailed information Activating BatteryScope To activate BatteryScope 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 In Programs 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 i PE L Primary Secondary Q Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity Q Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before th
45. f you turn off the Video Standby timer the display remains active except when the system enters System Suspend mode The video display system is one of the largest consumers of power in the system Hard Disk Sleep Turns off the hard disk spindle motor Although you can manually turn off the power to the hard disk through this command any system request to the hard disk turns on the power to the hard disk d Customizing Your Notebook Computer 67 PC Card Controls the PC card sockets Click this button to open the PC Card PCMCIA Properties dialog box You can view the properties for the PC cards Speed Controller Controls the speed at which the CPU performs D Click this button to open the Speed Controller dialog box When you select the Auto checkbox the CPU performs at full speed while the system is active and at 25 of full speed during periods of inactivity Auto is the recommended option You can also choose to run the CPU at 100 75 50 or 25 of full speed regardless of whether the system is active or inactive Using this command can help conserve battery power To activate PowerPanel 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 In Programs select PowerPanel The Power Management toolbar appears When you move the pointer over the atom icon on the taskbar a tooltip with the name of the active power management profile appears e elel 3 Click the button you want to set The appropriate pow
46. fluence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise Q If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems g If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Q Ifyou have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line About peripherals My PC card is not working Q Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows 98 Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using I cannot print Q Check that all the cables of the port replicator and the printer are correctly connected Q Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up to date drivers See Connecting a Printer on page 51 If needed contact your dealer D Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to change the printer port setting EJ Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Product Recovery CD ROM The following sections describe how to use the Recovery CD ROM The Product Recovery CD ROM a
47. h to the external display Fn Loo F8 Select video out Fn 02 F9 Functions Puts the system into system suspend mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the power switch on your computer Displays the power status as in the two examples below fiai Toggles the built in speaker between off and on Using AC power Charging the battery Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then f or lt To decrease volume press Fn F4 then ore Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then f or gt To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then bore For PCG 745 Adjusts the contrast control on the LCD display To increase contrast press Fn F6 then or To decrease contrast press Fn F6 then or gt For PCG 747 The contrast control is not currently used on the LCD display Toggles between LCD external display connected to the O Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display J A Only external display Toggles between LCD and TV connected to the Video Out connector lt ____ Disconnects from the docking station when the power is on in case that the charged battery is inserted in the computer Using Your Notebook Computer 21 Combinations Feature Fn tJ F12 System hibernation m
48. han System Hibernation Q Steps Time to return to normal mode System hibernation System suspend gt Normal mode System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack With two battery packs you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery power When using two battery packs the battery pack you insert first charges first The battery pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85 full You can determine which battery pack is charging by the battery indicator light status To insert a second battery pack 1 If another device is in the multi purpose bay remove the device See To remove the floppy disk drive on page 25 or To remove the CD ROM drive on page 28 2 Insert the battery pack into the multi purpose bay Sony Notebook Computer User Guide The battery 2 indicator light turns on Battery indicator Multi purpose bay ZIZ ZFS SSE PF 2355 SASzz SSE FG gg cag E a f L EEG Battery pack f gt J L gt LIF er SEGITI L LIG LLZ LL LIII IZZ a EZI LLL GILLZ zi IZ Label side facing down 3 Attach the Weight Saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack See also Using the Weight Saver on page 40 Battery pack Weight saver Using Your Notebook Computer To charge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer whil
49. he drive you will restart a recovery process You can only use this Recovery CD ROM on the Sony notebook you purchased and not on any other Sony PC or other manufacturer s PC The CD ROM drive must be inserted in the computer not the docking station to perform a system recovery You need to complete the Windows 98 registration process when you use the system recovery Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your Introducing Microsoft Windows 98 guide You will need this number to complete the recovery process Getting Help 8 Procedure for a System Recovery Turn on your computer using AC power only and insert the Sony Product Recovery CD ROM in the CD ROM drive 2 Shut down your computer to do this slide the power switch forward and hold it for more than four seconds 3 Wait ten seconds and turn on your computer again Choose OK to confirm that you have read and accepted the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 The system recovery screen appears next If you re really sure that you do not mind losing all your data choose yes 6 You will get a final warning If you choose Go all data will be removed permanently and the recovery process will start 5 The recovery process takes between 10 to 20 minutes to complete If your computer does not start the system recovery utility Refer to your Customer Service Guide to call VAIO Link by phone or by fax Performing an
50. he computer and push it in Sz Laz Cr ALIZ C LILILO ar ara ae f L ILLI 2 gt EILL a a ay a ESE a SEES GY Sie 2 A 2 Remove the PC card slot protector When you use a Type III PC card you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors Using Your Notebook Computer Ea 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot front label facing up Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector The release button comes out ZZ SSS IZ EE ZZZ LEE LESS law 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 with the correct orientation see PC card label Some PC cards may require you to disable unused devices using Sony Notebook Setup See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 63 Use the latest driver software provided by the PC card s manufacturer If you see the mark on the PC card in Device Manager tab of System Properties remove the driver software and reinstall it See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on its use To remove a PC card 1 Pull the PC card release button up and press it 2 Gently grasp the card and pull it out 3 Insert the PC card slot protector back into the empty slot Lock the release button a Before you remove the PC card click the PC card icon in th
51. he resolution To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone Use the O symbol to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector 2 Use the Q symbol to locate the Earphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector Connecting Peripheral Devices 3 Use the symbol to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector Monitor Multimedia computer display Display cable To connect a projector You can use a projector as an external display such as the Sony LCD Projector Projector Power cord Audio cable not supplied RGB signal cable See the manual that came with your displays for more information on installation and use You may not be able to display the computer s LCD and external display according to the types of computer display and projector Sony Notebook Computer User Guide To connect a TV You can connect a TV that has audio and video connectors by using optional A V connecting cables Audio cable not supplied Video cable See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use To select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal
52. hing 20 troubleshooting 77 volume 20 Speakers connecting 56 Start button 13 63 starting computer 12 startup problems 13 Suspend Mode 36 switching display 20 monitor 20 System and Application Recovery CD 80 System Hibernation mode 66 system hibernation mode 21 36 System Recovery 80 System Suspend mode 66 system suspend mode 20 36 7 technical specifications 73 technical support 73 74 touchpad 5 22 75 Touchpad tab 64 troubleshooting 74 startup 13 74 turning on computer 12 TV 54 connecting 54 display mode 71 interference 84 U Universal Serial Bus 60 upgrading computer 85 USB 60 connecting 60 connector 7 44 60 V VAIO Link 73 response center 73 software 73 ventilation 84 video camera 59 Video Out 7 20 44 video standby mode 21 ne W weight saver attaching 38 connecting 40 removing 40 Windows 98 Certificate of Authenticity 14 Control Panel 35 Explorer 18 Find window 18 Finish button 14 help 18 key 17 key combinations 18 License Agreement 14 registering 14 setup 14 Setup Wizard screen 14 Start button 13 taskbar 13 75 98 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Last revision 100898
53. ight 5 Start Windows 98 13 63 C cameras digital video recorder 59 Sony Digital Still 58 canceling commands 17 Caps Lock 5 indicator light 19 CD drive tray troubleshooting 77 CD player 31 remote control 31 volume 31 CD ROM discs cleaning 85 ejecting 21 27 handling 85 inserting 26 playing 31 troubleshooting 77 CD ROM drive closing tray 27 91 92 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide connecting 26 opening tray 26 troubleshooting 77 using 26 changing display size 21 charge status indicator light 10 charging battery packs 9 39 using docking station 47 choosing power source 9 cleaning computer 84 computer cleaning 84 condensation 85 customizing 63 lithium ion battery iv setup screen 63 starting 12 troubleshooting 74 75 upgrading 85 connecting 44 CD ROM drive 26 digital still camera 58 digital video recorder 59 docking station 44 45 external keyboard 44 56 external mouse 56 external speakers 56 floppy disk drive 23 GSM 43 hard drives 32 ISDN 43 joystick 44 keyboard 56 microphone 57 monitor 44 52 mouse 44 multimedia computer display 52 network 32 44 phone line 42 power source 8 printer 51 projector 53 serial device 58 TV 54 USB device 60 weight saver 40 connectors DC In 7 8 44 eardphone 6 FDD Printer 7 23 51 i LINK 44 infrared 7 34 joystick 44 keyboard 5 7 44 Line In 6 44 Line Out 44 microphone 5 6 44 monitor 44 mouse 7 44 network 44 printer 51 SCSI 4
54. ing station as well as other drives inserted into your computer Touchpad When you connect an optional mouse to the Serial port of your computer you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Enable Ports Enabling or disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial audio 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 Serial Audio Enable Ports and View Resources tabs 5 For more information about each option click Help on the Notebook Setup screen to display the help file Customizing Your Notebook Computer 65 Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your notebook computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer s battery power You can also refer to the PowerPanel Help for more detailed information Power Management Profiles PowerPanel provides several predefined power management profiles Each profile consists of a group of specific power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can
55. is in System Hibernation mode or powered off Lights when 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 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of the computer Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multi purpose bay on the right side of the computer Using Your Notebook Computer 19 Light Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock On Turns on when the number keys area in the numeric keypad are active 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 on when the screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application It has no effect in many applications Off Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Turns off when letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Turns off when information moves across the display normally 20 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Fn 1 ESC System suspend mode Fn Ld F2 Display power status Fn F3 Speaker switch Fn lt F4 Speaker volume sd Fn gt F5 Brightness control Fn O F6 Contrast control Fn 10 VEA F7 Switc
56. jack into the left connector of the PC card 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack use the phone plug supplied Phone plug supplied Phone cable supplied Use the supplied communication tool which provides a full range of features fax data telephone directory See About Your Sony Notebook Computer for details In order to register your Sony Notebook Computer register your software online and use Sony Online Support you must connect to a phone line Also you must register your computer to receive the extended warranty Connecting Peripheral Devices Other connections This PC card modem can be connected to GSM and ISDN networks Connecting to a GSM Your PC card modem is ready for connection to the Sony CMD Z1 GSM phone cable not supplied Plug the cable in the right connector of the PC card Plug the other end into the GSM phone 2 PC card supplied fA Models of GSM Card programming Sony CMD Z1 Ready and Z1 Plus Sony CM DX1000 Ready to be re programmed program supplied on your Hard Disk and Recovery CD ROM Other GSM See your retailer phones Connecting to an ISDN line Your PC card modem is ready for connection to ISDN Digital Network offering transmission of voice data fax See your retailer for all information and accessories Phone cables and connectors TNV Telecommunication Network Voltage according to EN60950 44 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Connec
57. k completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Q Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Regulatory Information This product conforms with the following European Directives 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC EMC Directive 93 68 EEC CE Marking Directive This equipment complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 50082 1 for use in following areas residential business and light industrial This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 metres 9 8 feet The CD ROM is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Products Safety Standard EN 60825 Repair and maintenance only by authorized Sony technicians Improper repairs can create a safety hazard DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer 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 212 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Your notebook is equipped with an internal backup memory For changing
58. l display to adjust the image See the manual supplied with your display for more information My TV doesn t display any image Q Confirm that all the cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting Peripheral Devices on page 41 Q If the resolution is set to 1024 x 768 pixels the image cannot be displayed on the TV Lower the resolution Getting Help 77 The video image on my screen is too dark If an external display is connected to the Monitor connector disconnect the display About CD ROMs and diskettes My CD ROM drive tray will not open Q Check that the CD ROM drive is properly inserted Q Make sure the computer is turned on Q Press the Eject button on the CD ROM drive Q_ Ifthe Eject button does not work you can open the CD tray by inserting a sharp pointed object into the hole to the right of the Eject button I can t play a CD ROM disc Q Check that the CD ROM drive is properly inserted Q Make sure the label of the CD ROM is facing up Q If the CD ROM disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the program s instructions Q Check the volume of your speakers Q Clean the CD ROM disc Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer for at least 1 hour while the computer is turned on When I double click an application icon a message appears such as You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM drive and the software does not start
59. lding down the Fn key press Esc The computer enters system suspend mode 4 Press the E Stop button on the remote control 5 Press the Eject button to open the CD ROM drive The CD Tray slides out Place the audio CD in the tray and close the tray by gently pushing the tray EJ Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Press the B Play button on the remote control Playback begins To stop playback press the W Stop button and press the Eject button on the CD ROM drive Then remove the CD See Controlling Power Management on page 65 for more information about System Suspend mode To recover from system suspend mode press any key on the keyboard Use only the supplied earphone remote control You cannot operate this feature with the remote control supplied with other models To remove an audio CD from the CD ROM drive remove the CD within one minute after pressing the ll Stop button on the remote control If the CD tray does not open press the Il Stop button and try again Your earphone with remote control may look different from the pictures illustrated on pages 29 and 31 If your earphone doesn t provide any sound check the volume by right clicking the volume icon and open Volume Controls in the Windows task bar Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Remote Control to Play an Audio CD Hold AMS search H stop Volume To Press Find the beginning of I lt iE side of BE once the curre
60. llows you to perform Q A full system recovery Q An application recovery Q A manual reinstallation of device drivers You may need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive in case of a serious system crash In this instance perform a system recovery If you encounter a problem with your computer probably caused by a badly configured system reinstalling an individual device driver may solve the problem Another problem could be that a pre installed application doesn t work properly anymore Reinstalling the appropriate application should fix the problem Consequently you should perform an application recovery Performing a System Recovery Use this option only when your system is seriously damaged For exam ple Windows 98 does not work anymore or your PC behaves abnor mally The system recovery will completely reinstall the originally configured system on your PC Applying a system recovery means that you will lose all your data stored on the hard drive Therefore before applying a system recovery save your data stored on the hard disk to an external disk If this is not possible under Windows 98 try to save your data from the DOS prompt to a floppy CAUTION ensure that your computer is connected to AC not the batteries before you attempt a System Recovery CAUTION when the recovery is performed you must remove the recovery CD ROM from the drive before restarting the computer If the CD ROM is still in t
61. lti purpose bay empty To remove your computer from the docking station when the power is on 1 Check that the charged battery is inserted in the computer 2 On the Start menu select Eject Alternatively press Fn F9 The In use indicator turns off If you press Fn F9 the computer beeps Do not remove the computer before the n USE indicator light turns off Removing the computer before the light turns off may cause malfunction Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 3 Slide the docking station lever forward into the reLEAsE position to disengage the computer from the docking station 5 Close the docking station port cover on the back of your computer You cannot remove your computer from the docking station when the power is on unless the charged battery is inserted in the computer To remove your computer from the docking station when the power is off 1 Turn off your computer and the connected peripherals 2 Slide the docking lever forward into the re east position to disengage the computer from the docking station 3 Lift the computer away from the docking station 4 Close the docking station port cover on the back of your computer Ifthe docking station lever does not move insert a sharp pointed object into the manual eject hole on the rear of the docking station Connecting Peripheral Devices 51 Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents
62. ly the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments Computer positioned Wrists relaxed directly in front of you and flat Arms at desk level 4 Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touchpad 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 Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward 2 Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the contrast or brightness settings of the display also 3 Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid 4 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 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
63. me with your application software for more information 60 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You can connect a USB device to your computer To connect a USB device Use the symbol to locate the USB connector Plug the USB cable into this port USB device 0 USB ports are included to provide state of the art technology You may need to install software device drivers supplied with your USB device before using the USB device To use your USB device you must install the USB supplemental software provided with your peripheral See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and use When you make the PowerPanel timer setting that allows your computer to enter system suspend or system hibernation mode your computer may enter system suspend or system hibernation mode while you are using the USB device such as a USB mouse or USB keyboard Therefore when using USB devices select AC Profile or change the profile setting in PowerPanel so that the computer does not enter system suspend or system hibernation mode In the factory preset setting AC Profile does not allow the computer to enter system suspend or system hibernation mode For details refer to the PowerPanel Help Using the Media Bar The Media Bar allows you to play audio and video from a CD in the CD ROM drive or fr
64. nt track AMS Find the beginning of EA I4 side of B repeatedly previous tracks AMS Find the beginning of PP PP I side of B once the next track AMS Find the beginning of Pei gt l side of D gt repeatedly succeeding tracks AMS Go forward quickly Hold down l BB I side of BH Go backwards quickly Hold down IQ side of B gt AMS Automatic Music Sensor These operations are possible in both the play and pause modes Using the Hold Switch You can use the Hold switch to lock the controls of the earphone remote control When you are not using the earphone remote control slide Hold in the direction of the arrow To unlock slide Hold back EA Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer includes two PC card slots PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as a PCMCIA Modem Card another hard disk drive additional memory or to connect a network The PC card slots can accommodate at the same time two Type two Type Il or one Type II PC card These slots are compatible with Card Bus Both upper and lower slots are compatible with ZV Zoomed Video port To insert a PC card Use the lower slot for Type II PC cards To insert the supplied PC card modem refer to Connecting a PC card modem on page 42 You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card 1 Pull the PC card release button towards the outside of t
65. ode Fn E Eject CD ROM Fn F Change the display size Fn D Video standby Functions Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to the original state use the power switch to turn on the power Ejects the CD ROM tray This command is active only when the CD ROM tray is in the multi purpose bay it is inactive when the drive is in the docking station Zooms the display size in or out when the display is set to low resolution Turns off the LCD in order to save power 22 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device called a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad aa Pointer Right button Touchpad Left button Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Single click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button When your finger reaches a touchpad edge the pointer keeps moving until you lift your finger Use this action to
66. om audio or video files in various formats on your hard drive To start the Media Bar Click the Windows 98 Start menu 2 Inthe Programs menu select Media Bar The Player bar appears as a single control bar across the top of the screen with buttons similar to the controls on a VCR or CD player remote control SISHF 00 50 03 52 audio CD audio Track 2 To expand the Media Bar You can expand the bar to double height to access more functions by clicking the Expand button V at the far right To return to single height click the Restore button A To change the Player bar to a floating window To change the bar into a floating window drag the bar to the center of the screen The bar opens into a window with File Control and Help menus Media Bar S SHUF 2 23 03 52 aww CD audio Track 2 PLAY MOOE 61 62 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Media Bar Functions You can use the Media Bar to Q Start and stop the playback of audio or video CDs or files Q Navigate through files or selections on a CD Q Pause and resume playback at the point where play left off Q Set up automatic playback modes including Q Repeat all of the selections in order Q Repeat a single selection Q Play all of the selections in a random order Video images display in a separate Movie window which you can move and resize to full screen If the CD supports PlayBack Control for example Video CD ROM format you c
67. ong Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines U S A Venezuela You cannot display images on the TV or video monitor with the SECAM system even if you select PAL SECAM Getting Help This section describes how to get help and support from Sony as well as troubleshooting tips for your computer About Sony s Support Options Sony provides several support options for your computer When you have questions about your computer and the pre installed software check these places for answers m D D D This guide explains how to use your computer connect peripheral devices use the utility programs and perform basic computer tasks The online help files that accompany your pre installed software contain instructions on using the software The About Your Sony Notebook Computer guide lists the pre installed software titles This guide also includes a packing list and technical specifications for your notebook computer It is included with your computer as an electronic document The Customer Service Guide gives you complete information on communicating with VAIO Link Response Centre Please also refer to this guide to get extended guarantee conditions The VAIO Channel offers
68. ont panel of the computer indicates that the power is on Q Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Q Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Q Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting Peripheral Devices on page 41 Q Ifyou plugged the computer into a UPS make sure the UPS is turned on and working m If you are using an external anes check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer My computer does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows 98 Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Shut Down command does not work properly follow these steps Q Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete twice If this does not work slide the power switch forward and hold it for at least four seconds this turns off the power Getting Help 75 Q Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer My computer locks up Q Try restarting the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Shut Do
69. ple Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure On Handling Diskettes m og Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources On Handling CD ROM Discs oO Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc On Cleaning CD ROM Discs m D 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 commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 86 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth D On Using Batteries Q Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Q Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Q Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a
70. puter When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot insert a CD ROM disc See Controlling Power Management on page 65 for more information on System Suspend and System Hibernation modes 2 Press the Eject button to open the CD ROM drive The CD tray slides out 3 Place the CD ROM disc in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place Label side facing up Using Your Notebook Computer 27 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently Be sure to seat the CD ROM disc firmly over the CD ROM drive hub fingers Failure to do so could damage your CD ROM drive You may not be able to open the CD tray properly if you do not seat the disk firmly When you finish using the CD ROM press the Eject button to remove the CD ROM disc When the computer is in system suspend or system hibernation mode you cannot remove a CD ROM disc See Controlling Power Management on page 65 for more information about system suspend and system hibernation modes If the CD ROM disc does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the computer and insert a sharp pointed object into the manual eject hole 28 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the CD ROM drive 1 Turn off the computer before removing the CD ROM drive 2 There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the CD ROM drive Slide this lever in the direction of the arrow
71. puter is in suspend sleep mode Windows 98 Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mails browse the Internet and use the built in speakerphone answering machine and fax features Excellent customer support VAIO Link If you have some problems with your computer you can contact VAIO Link by telephone fax or e mail see your Customer Service Guide and VAIO Space for phone numbers Before calling VAIO Link try to solve the problem by reading your User Guide troubleshooting chapter or the manuals and helpfiles of the peripherals or software Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Remove the following hardware items from the box Rechargeable Main unit battery pack Floppy disk drive PC card modem Sz ara LILI 77 LEK ES SSS SS SLL Z f LEZ 2 fzo aaa GITZ L LI G L LZZ LELLI GLZ C LGLI LLG Product Recovery Weight Saver CD ROM User manuals CD ROM drive installed AC adapter Power cord Flopp yak Phone plug Earphone Video cable Phone cable 0 gt You can find the complete list of the items that come with your computer in the About Your Sony Notebook Computer guide Welcome Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to app
72. r may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set oO Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result oO Do not use cut or damaged connection cables es 2 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 problems occur unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center On Upgrading the System m The procedures described in Adding Memory on page 88 assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or do any of the procedures described in Adding Memory Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described in Adding Memory only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for exam
73. t a slow interval as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately two hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour A fully charged battery pack supplies power for approximately 2 5 to 5 5 hours The time may differ according to the conditions of use See Displaying Detailed Battery Information on page 69 for information on checking the battery life There are two battery indicator lights on the computer Battery indicators lt lt SSNS ESSE SSS SSS SSS SSS ERR SS WESS poa Secondary battery pack not supplied N SS Battery pack supplied Battery Indicator Meaning Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the left side of the computer Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multi 12 k 2 purpose bay on the right side of the computer Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Flashing with the The battery is running out of power power indicator Flashing twiceata The battery is charging slow interval Off The computer is using AC power See Using a Second Battery Pack on page 37 for information on installing and charging a battery pack in the multi purpose bay Using Your Notebook Computer 11 Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The
74. tablish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Sleep and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system G Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Sleep and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system Power Management Commands PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device You might use these commands when you want to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action such as putting the system into Video Standby mode before the Video Standby timer expires System Suspend Puts the system into System Suspend mode a a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key or the power switch on your computer System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power Re 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 I
75. teristics _ Battery Wear Manufacturer Sony Corp Manufacture Date 03 07 98 1005 Battery Name LIP83SEMITP Good Serial Number 20031 Chemistry Li ion Design Voltage 14 40V Remaining Capacity 34 50 Wh W Full Charge Capacity 34 50 Wh be Design Capacity 34 50Wh Charge Cycles 14 To customize the BatteryScope application bar and alarm system You can customize the BatteryScope application bar to suit your portable computing needs as well as to modify the alarm settings Refer to the BatteryScope Help for more information Customizing Your Notebook Computer 71 Selecting the Display Mode When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between the LCD on your computer and external displays 1 Click the Start button to open the Start menu 2 Point to Settings and click Control Panel 3 Double click Display 4 In Settings click Advanced button 5 Click the NeoMagic tab Display Properties 21x Background Screen Saver Appearance NeoMagic Plus Settings NeoMagic MagicGraph128 D tm m 4 03 00 4116 60 75 85 Click Display Options 7 Select one of the options under Display Mode Display modes Functions Monitor Displays only an external display connected to the Monitor connector on your computer LCD Displays only the Liquid Crystal Display LCD on your computer Monitor LCD Simultaneously displays both an external display connected to the
76. tery bay when charging the batteries at the same time Use the computer s battery bay to charge the battery if you are in a hurry When your computer is attached to the docking station you cannot charge your battery and operate the computer at the same time To remove the battery pack Open the cover of the battery charger bay 2 Press the Eject button Eject button Battery pack 3 Pull out the battery pack Connecting Peripheral Devices 49 4 Close the cover of the battery charger bay The battery charger indicator is a reference for the battery charge To check the accurate charging amount insert the charged battery in the computer and use BatteryScope See Displaying Battery Information on page 68 To insert the CD ROM or floppy disk drive into the docking station You can use the CD ROM drive or the floppy disk drive in the docking station By using the multi purpose bays in both the computer and the docking station you can use the CD ROM drive and the floppy disk drive at the same time Multi purpose bay CD ROM drive Floppy disk drive Turn off the computer before inserting or removing the drive To remove the drive There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the drive Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow and then pull the drive out of the bay Insert another drive or the weight saver into the multi purpose bay See Using the Weight Saver on page 40 Do not leave the mu
77. the AC adapter supplied with your docking station or the Sony optional PCGA AC7 AC71 adapter Connecting Peripheral Devices 47 The Q power indicator light turns green Battery charger In use 5 Battery charger bs O IN USE ay Multi purpose bay Docking station 7 Turn on the computer The IN use indicator light turns on To charge a battery pack using the docking station Open the cover of the battery charger bay 2 Insert the battery pack tabel side facing down Battery pack 48 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 3 When the battery pack is fully inserted close the cover i 4 Connect the docking station to an AC outlet The docking station automatically charges the battery The battery charger indicator light is on while the battery is charging When the battery is fully charged the battery charger indicator light turns off Do not move the docking station or place it on a slant while the battery is in the docking station charger bay To operate your computer using battery power you must insert the battery in the computer s battery bay The docking station bay is designed to charge batteries and cannot be used as a power source for your computer or docking station The battery inserted in the computer s battery bay has priority over the battery inserted in the docking station s bat
78. the computer for a long time 83 84 Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Q When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet to save energy Q Use only the AC adapter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter On Handling Q Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Q Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Q Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer On Installation Q Donot place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Q Direct sunlight Q Excessive dust Q Moisture or rain Q Mechanical vibration or shock Q Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Q Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 10 C Q High humidity oO To avoid interference do not place electronic equipment near your computer Oo Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots OU The compute
79. this battery please contact VAIO Link 5 In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited Please use the public collection system Dispose of properly at end of life Contents Welcome Unpacking Your Notebook Computer isiiacssiicectss dovesssviveynccnsivietes 2 Ergonomic Considerations sscstssencs ivavedetoasecainsreciasnienteerinrtianascecionens 3 Using Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors ccccccccsseeeeeseseeeeseeeeees 5 Connecting a Power Source pe cichesiee lpn dainraaicervrn mpienteninteeced 8 Starting Your Computer scinccracemnincminncinnminicetrntenantes 12 Shutting Down Your Computer essssiccsscessctsssarstasatosinnnreczisoenecassee 13 Registering Windows 98 cssecssessucssessecsecsssessesseesucsarereesecsssesteess 14 Registering Your Computer acti nsctescatsaisistashavertieiaetenteehanedinnaes 15 Using the Keyboard sirsseioesireisatineniisvireiiriniineiei sns 16 Using the Touchpad niesie ansiosi 22 Using the Floppy Disk Drive s sssssesssississesesissesisrisssnesresenserisneses 23 Using the CD ROM Drive xin csskesnaprmcqanieeniaenicnnnienmen 26 Using the Earphone with Remote Control cccceceeeeeees 29 Using PC Cand vssitacinnedsitenreudesistcatasetecdsen iiien Eia 32 Using Infrared Communication Devices eseeseseseesesiesesenese 34 Using Power Saving Modes sisssiacccivssiertynetncesncctiuectinrscniseniacccan 36 Using a Se
80. ting the Docking Station Attaching an optional docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals as shown below There are two types of docking stations the Personal Docking Station and the Network Docking Station The Personal Docking Station does not include the SCSI Network ethernet and i LINK IEEE 1394 interface connectors 1 5 13 6 14 7 8 1 gt Video Out page 54 8 Line Out 7 Y USB page 60 9 Monitor page 52 3 Mouse Keyboard page 56 ho Printer page 51 4 DC In page 8 11 IOIOI Serial COM1 page 58 5 L Joystick use only analog joysticks 12 5 Network ethernet 6 N Microphone page 57 13 L scsi ULTRA SCSI compliant t 7 Linein ha 200 fh i LINK IEEE 1394 interface page 59 USB ports are included to provide state of the art technology Your operating system supports a limited number of USB devices You may need to install device drivers supplied with your USB device before using the USB device t Network docking station only When your computer is connected to the docking station you cannot use the system suspend or system hibernation power saving modes Connecting Peripheral Devices 45 To attach your computer to the docking station
81. ving 90 microphone 6 connecting 57 connector 5 44 53 troubleshooting 78 Microphone connecting 57 modem troubleshooting 78 moisture condensation 85 monitor 7 44 71 connecting 52 connector 52 selecting 54 switching among 20 mouse connecting 56 connector 7 troubleshooting 75 Mouse Properties screen 22 Mouseware accessing help 22 features 22 multimedia computer display 52 multi purpose bay 7 weight saver 40 N navigation keys 16 17 43 network connecting 32 connector 44 docking station 44 Normal Mode 36 Notebook Setup tabs 64 Notebook Setup utility 23 Num Lock 5 n indicator light 19 numeric keypad area 16 O online help 73 opening CD ROM drive tray 26 operator keys 17 output devices adding 51 P packing list 73 PC card 79 inserting 32 release button 32 42 removing 33 slot protector 32 slots 7 32 troubleshooting 79 Type MI 32 PC card modem 42 PC Cards 32 Performance tab 89 Peripheral Devices 41 personal docking station 44 phone connecting line 42 power 18 indicator light 5 switch 6 12 Power Management toolbar 67 power management settings 65 Power Management Off power setting 65 Power On Device Sequence tab 64 Password tab 64 power saving modes 36 system hibernation 21 system suspend 36 systemhibernation 36 video standby 21 power setting AC Profile 65 LCD Video Standby 66 Maximum Battery Life 65 Maximum Performance 65 Power Management Off 65 System Hibernation 66 System Susp
82. wn and then click Restart Q If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete twice or by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete once then clicking Shut Down in the Task manager of Windows Q If the previous step does not work slide the power switch toward the front and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power Q If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete twice Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete may result in data loss in files that are currently open My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the About Your Sony Notebook Computer guide for a list of phone numbers My mouse doesn t work If you are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard on page 56 for details My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double click Open the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action My computer abruptly enters power saving mode Use the PowerPanel utility to disable the power saving mode See the PowerPanel help for more information My computer s fan makes too much noise Use the Power Panel utility to make the
83. you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk The power indicator light is on green in this mode a For details see Controlling Power Management on page 65 System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The power indicator light flashes amber in this mode To activate System Suspend Mode Press Fn Esc or slide the power switch forward quickly You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter system suspend mode If you slide the power switch forward and hold for more than four seconds the computer switches off automatically To return to Normal Mode Press any key System Hibernation Mode The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode Using Your Notebook Computer EA To activate system hibernation mode Press Fn F12 You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter system hibernation mode To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward The computer returns to its previous state When returning from System Hibernation mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you slide the power switch forward and hold for more than four seconds Q Steps to reduce Power consumption Normal mode gt System suspend gt System hibernation System Suspend uses more power t

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