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Sony PCG-FX290 User's Manual

1. See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode see Troubleshooting the printer Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook For example you can use the computer with any of the following 2 Computer display monitor See To connect a computer display Q Multimedia computer display See To connect a multimedia computer display o VAIO Notebook User Guide 2 Projector See To connect a projector Connect an external display before you turn on the computer To connect a computer display Q Locate the Monitor connector identified by the symbol on the back of the computer Plug the display cable not supplied into this connector 2 Ifnecessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Connecting an external computer display Computer display To g Monitor Display cable optional See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook to a multimedia compute
2. Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn 7 will not work Connecting a TV Display Connecting a TV Display You can enjoy playing audio video by connecting AV devices to your computer See also the manuals supplied with your AV devices To Connect a TV Q Connect the computer to a TV using audio video cables Switch the input channel of the TV to external input You also need to set up the TV configuration system To audio input To video input Audio cable not supplied Video cable supplied VAIO Notebook User Guide See the manual that came with your peripheral device for more information on installation and use f you insert a DVD in your DVD drive to watch a video on your TV the Fn F8 key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV Take the following steps 1 Connect the TV to the Computer 2 Restart the computer and wait until it finishes 3 Toggle between your LCD and your TV with the Fn F8 key combination Your image is now displayed on both LCD and TV Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software A part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV display if the resolution of your computer is more than 800 x 600 dots The hidden area on your TV display can be seen by moving the cursor on your computer If you want to display the full image change the resolution of your computer to 640 x 480 Connectin
3. 3 Close the cover of the battery bay A You will 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 a power saving mode Notes on the battery Q To determine the remaining battery charge see Displaying Battery Information 2 When the battery power is running low both the battery and power indicators blink 21 When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet Q See Using a Second Battery Pack for information on installing and charging a battery pack in the multipurpose bay Q Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer 2 Ifthe battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery CO VAIO Notebook User Guide Ooooo D D You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Power Saving Modes 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
4. VAIO Notebook User Guide 1 Double click System in Control Panel 2 Set the sound device to enable in Device Manager If your notebook is powered by batteries check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows If you 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 If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector disconnect the cable My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector See Connecting an External Microphone for details Troubleshooting the printer I cannot print Q D The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen for details on using Sony Notebook Setup Your connected printer may not function
5. Disconnect the devices that are not in use Check the connections for each device then restart your notebook My PC card is not working Q Make sure the PC card is compatible with Microsoft Windows Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using Q If you are using two PC cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using Troubleshooting software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the Software Support Information When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your optical drive appears and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up l hear background noise while using Windows Media Player to play my music CDs Sony suggests using the preinstalled Media Bar software to play audio CDs a cc Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the modem My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line 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
6. Q Application Recovery CD s Allows you to reinstall individual applications or device drivers if they become corrupted or erased Q Driver Recovery CD s Allows you to reinstall individual device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or erased files Other Q Packet containing special product offers VAIO Notebook User Guide Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments Ergonomic Position Computer positioned directly in front of you Arms at desk level Wrists relaxed and flat Q 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 and armrests 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 Q Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature
7. Slide the lever toward the front of the computer to lock the weight saver See also Using the Weight Saver Using a Second Battery Pack To charge the second battery pack Using weight saver for second battery cover Battery pack LIF FS LL LL LLZ A TZ Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging See also To charge the battery pack for more information Weight saver Charging the second battery Battery indicators 3 To determine the amount of time the battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information VAIO Notebook User Guide To remove the second battery pack If you attach two battery packs you can remove either of them without shutting down the computer When removing one battery pack make sure that the other battery pack s indicator light is on If the indicator light of the battery pack you are removing is on right click the battery icon on the task tray and click the Switch discharge battery option 1 There is a Release lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the battery pack slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1 then slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 Multipurpose bay release levers Arrow 1 Weight saver Release lever O Se Arrow 2 RELEASE lever CL 4 2 Remove the weight saver and then pull o
8. cp F7 Switch to the external monitor LCD Fn only F8 Control TV out for models with TV Out only Fn KJ F12 Hibernate Fn D Video standby Function Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the power button on your computer Toggles the built in speaker off and on Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then Mo To decrease volume press Fn F4 then V or Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then Ro To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then Vor Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the O Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display Only external display a Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F7 will not work Toggles between LCD only and dual LCD TV display modes Only LCD LCD and external display A Only external display lt lt Connect the cable before you turn on the computer otherwise Fn F8 will not work 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 its original state use the power button to turn on
9. DVD ROM drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc See Controlling Power Management for more information on Standby and Hibernate modes 2 Press the Eject button to open the CD RW DVD ROM drive The tray slides out Ejecting the tray Eject button 3 Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs which can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays VAIO Notebook User Guide 4 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place Inserting an optical disc Using the Optical Drive 5 Close the tray by pushing it gently Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your optical drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator light turns off then press the Eject button to remove the disc When the computer is in power saving modes you cannot remove a disc See Controlling Power Management for more information about power saving modes If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the computer and insert a thin pointed object into the manual eject hole Manual eject hole Playing a DVD To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs it is recommended that your computer not be connec
10. In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase memory up to 512 MB 256 MB x 2 by installing optional memory modules 256 MB of memory is pre installed 256 MB x 1 You can add an expansion memory module 64 MB 128 MB or 256 MB in the memory module bay Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades use only PC100 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMM gold lead contacts Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install memory mod ules in your computer See the bulleted list below Be careful when adding memory Mistakes when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Before you start Q The procedures described below assume you are familiar with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with common safety practices required for using and modifying electronic equipment Q Disconnect your system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Personal injury or equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below 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
11. Synchronous Display Mode box is selected then click Apply If you want to use the TV as a display deselect the Synchronous Display Mode box then click Apply You cannot use the TV and another display simultaneously Click the Device tab Select the type of display You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or projector at the same time depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using If the display resolution of your computer is more than 800 x 600 dots a part of the image will not show up on your TV display To see the hidden area move the cursor on your computer To display the full image change the display resolution settings to 640 x 480 dots Turn on the computer after you turn on the peripheral devices Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window design 1 Ww N EN un Click the Start button point to Settings then point to Control Panel Click UI Design Selector Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt then click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays Ea cr This feature is available with UI Design Selector compatible software only Adding Memory
12. To activate the Power Management Toolbar 1 Right click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu and then click Power Management The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar The current profile icon is highlighted on the Power Management toolbar It is the first icon farthest to the left and its appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected To change the power management profile click the current profile icon and then select a profile from the pop up list See Power Management Profiles for a description of available options To select another power management profile click that icon in the Power Management toolbar 2 When you use the battery pack to power your notebook your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power that profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your notebook Refer to the PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management toolbars 3 VAIO Notebook User Guide You can change the power management settings such as the system timer and the brightness of the screen To customize power management settings 1 Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar N Select Edit Create Profiles from the menu Ww Click a profile whose sett
13. a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power To charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges W When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately 3 hours if your notebook s power is on To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour See Displaying Battery Information VAIO Notebook User Guide There are two battery indicator lights on the computer Battery indicator lights Battery Indicator 1 241 Battery Indicator Light Status On Single blink Double blink Off Battery indicator lights TT ES cS SSS MK SSS Description 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 multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer Description The computer is using battery power The battery is running out of power The battery is charging The computer is using AC power Connecting a Power Source To remove the battery pack 1 Open the battery bay cover 2 Pull out the battery pack Removing the battery pack eS SN Seles SS TRS REZ gt SS SSS SSSR K SOS SSS SN
14. an external microphone Q Locate the Microphone connector identified by the symbol on the side of the computer Plug the microphone cable into this connector Connecting microphone to microphone connector Microphone optional See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on installation and use Customizing Your VAIO Notebook You can customize the settings of your notebook The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer s default settings You can also refer to 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 taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup Screen 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Sony Notebook Setup Tabs 4 After you finish making your changes click OK o O VAIO Notebook User Guide Sony Notebook Setup Tabs Tab About This Computer Printer Initial Setting Touchpad Power On Password Enable Ports Basic Advanced Description Display system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Select printer port mode settings Change the volume of the sounds that play while the operating system is loading Select the order of drives and devices from which you want to load the operating system You can specify the hard d
15. combines the features of both a The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and gov ernment regulations O VAIO Notebook User Guide CD RW drive and DVD ROM drive providing increased storage capacity and arich multimedia computing experience The CD RW DVD ROM drive plays DVD ROM CD ROM CD RW and CD R discs Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box Main unit Power cord Cad AC adapter Video cable Rechargeable Weight saver battery pack CG amp amp Removable floppy disk drive is in the multipurpose bay Manuals Q VAIO Quick Start Contains information on unpacking and setting up your notebook supplementary updates and software information Q Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or the Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Getting Started manual Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating system Unpacking Your Notebook Software CDs Q Microsoft Word 2000 Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the VAIO notebook you purchased Recovery CDs Q System Recovery CD s Allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased It can only be used to restore the hard disk of the VAIO notebook you purchased
16. electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Q Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Q Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module ES 5 VAIO Notebook User Guide Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 320 256 64 384 256 128 512 256 256 To remove a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack s 3 After the computer has cooled loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your computer Use an appropriate screwdriver Removing the memory module cover 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge any static electricity Adding Memory 5 Remove the memory module Removing memory module Pull the memory module in Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows the direction of the arrow The memory module is released 6 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover Your computer comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot To upgrade your memory remove this module from the slot before installing
17. may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you Full Restore with Format that is it formats the hard disk drive then restores all the original software Full Restore with Format removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support To use the System Recovery CD s 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive 2 Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer 4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the c
18. monitor 39 System Hibernation mode 39 61 System Suspend mode 39 60 88 T touchpad 40 Touchpad tab 84 troubleshooting 117 startup 34 117 turning on computer 33 TV interference 5 U unpacking the computer 14 USB connecting 77 connector 77 mouse 77 V ventilation slot 25 video camera 78 Video Standby mode 39 viewing the amount of memory 98 volume control 39 W weight saver attaching 54 connecting 57 fold out arm 57 removing 58 window design of Sony software 92 Windows 98 Explorer 36 Find window 36 help 36 key 36 key combinations 36 Start button 34 taskbar 34 119 7
19. more information When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name The computers can be identified by this unique name when the two computers are networked together If you have previously purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that does not have the Windows Me operating system or Smart Connect 3 0 software preinstalled consult the Sony website for support options http www sony com pcsupport 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 Standby and Hibernate When using battery power be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent regardless of the power management setting you select 5 If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal Mode Normal mode is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The power indicator light displays green when your computer is in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Standby Mode In Standby Mode the computer saves the current state of the system
20. shortcut key function combined with the Fn key My notebook does not start Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook 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 a Power Source Q If you plugged the notebook into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q If you are using an external display 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 notebook for at least one hour and then turn on the notebook D Take the battery pack off the notebook unplug the power cord and plug it again then turn on the power o 7 VAIO Notebook User Guide My notebook starts but my system doesn t start properly Q When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not start your system properly The message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 2 3 7 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears Se
21. the disc Formatting time and available capacity after formatting when you use a 74 minute CD RW or CD R is as follows Media Formatting Time Capacity After Formatting CD RW Approximately 30 minutes Approximately 530 MB CD R Approximately 5 seconds Approximately 620 MB To make a CD R to which data has been written readable on a CD ROM drive you need to complete the disc when you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software VAIO Notebook User Guide A For optimal writing speed deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 4x speed as DirectCD and Easy CD Creator are preset to that speed Your notebook does not support 1x writing speed If you use CD RW or CD R writing software other than DirectCD use PowerPanel to select the DVD Profile When using Easy Creator Standard be sure to close and exit all other applications If your notebook computer has preinstalled Microsoft Office applications such as Excel Word and Outlook turn off the FindFast application Do not put your notebook into power saving mode while using DirectCD to write data or while using Easy CD Creator A Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc Memory resident disc uti
22. to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle Ergonomic Considerations fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display also Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness 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 Notes on Setup Q Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 40 F 5 C Q High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Ooovovovoo Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup 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 Lea
23. writing speed up to 4x max CD RW writing speed up to 8x max DVD ROM reading speed Laser Diode Properties Wave Length 785 nm and 660 nm Laser Output 485 uW Modem V 90 KS6flex data fax compatible modem Specifications VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG FX290 290K Supports floppy disk drive included e Supports second rechargeable battery optional Expansion Capabilities Type I II PC cards and Type II PC card with CardBus support Connection Capabilities e 2 USB ports i LINK e Serial VGA monitor e Parallel printer Phone line RJ 11 e Microphone e Headphone e TV out e Port replicator e Ethernet Supplied Accessories e Floppy disk drive e Rechargeable battery AC adapter and power cord e Weight saver Video cable Power Source 19 5V DC AC 100 240V Power Management Energy Star compliant e Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Battery e Lithium ion e Supports dual battery operation Dimensions 12 8 w x 2 2 hy x 10 5 d 324 x 54 1 x 265 5 mm 7 3 lbs 3 3 kg with battery and weight saver 7 7 Ibs 3 5 kg with battery and floppy disk drive Specifications PCG FX290 290K 40 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 50 F 10 C per hour 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 95
24. 8 charge status 30 hard drive 37 Num Lock 38 Scroll Lock 38 input devices 5 Insert key 36 inserting battery pack 28 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 45 installation 17 installing hard drives 51 hardware 65 memory module 97 peripherals 65 interference 5 K keyboard 36 L LCD lock lever 33 selecting to display output 73 troubleshooting 121 LCD screen handling 18 lever LCD 33 weight saver release 56 lithium ion battery disposal 6 safety precautions 6 loading battery pack 28 M maintenance 18 Maximum Battery Life power setting 86 Maximum Performance power setting 86 memory module expansion 96 installing 97 removing 96 microphone connecting 81 troubleshooting 126 modem laws governing 6 troubleshooting 125 monitor connecting 71 selecting 73 switching among 39 mouse troubleshooting 122 Mouse Properties screen 41 Mouseware accessing help 41 features 41 MovieShaker instructions 103 multimedia computer display 72 multiple phone lines 62 N navigation keys 36 network connecting 51 connector 66 port replicator 66 ee S VAIO Notebook User Guide Notebook Computer 21 Notebook Setup tabs 84 Num Lock indicator light 38 O opening DVD ROM drive tray 45 operator keys 36 output devices 5 adding 71 P party phone lines 62 PBX 62 PC card inserting 51 slots 51 troubleshooting 124 phone cable 21 connecting line 62 jack 62 laws governing 6 PictureGear 107 port replicator connecti
25. An Internet Service Provider that supplies access information and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail newsgroups a personal start page a free 6 MB web site a member newsletter and 24 hour technical support McA fee VirusScan Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared files CD ROMs and online services Media Bar Sony Electronics Media Bar software is your all in one solution for audio video playback Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices In addition to audio video library cataloging and playlist management Media Bar software includes digital video quality control and effects features Media Bar software seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy to use software interface Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer delivers the web the way you want it It is safe easy to use and you can personalize how you access the web Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you are on the web Microsoft Word 2000 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Word 2000 makes it easy to create shared Web e mail and print documents for use around the world It embraces HTML as a first class file for
26. F 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 84 F 29 C 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C per hour 10 to 90 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 140 F 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 95 F 35 C Storage Humidity GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power The size of your hard disk may differ if you purchased a specially configured system GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary Tf a region code warning appears when you are using WinDVD it could be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive in your VAIO notebook Region code indicators such as a 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVDs to indicate what type of player can play the discs Unless a 1 or ALL is identified on your DVDs or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player o 7 VAIO Notebook User Guide Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbps Your 56K V 90 compatible modem is capable of downloading at 53 kbps Your online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed i LINK is a SONY trademark used to designate that a produ
27. Handling the LCD Screen 18 Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook 21 Locating Controls and Connectors 21 Connecting a Power Source 27 Starting Your Computer 33 Shutting Down Your Computer 34 Using Your VAIO Notebook 35 Using the Keyboard 35 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key 36 Indicators 37 Indicators continued 38 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key 39 Using the Touchpad 40 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 42 o O VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the Optical Drive 45 Playing a DVD 47 Notes on CD and DVD media 49 Writing data to CD RW CD R media 49 Using PC Cards 51 To insert a PC card 51 To remove a PC card 52 Using a Second Battery Pack 54 To insert a second battery pack 54 To charge the second battery pack 55 To remove the second battery pack 56 Using the Weight Saver 57 To attach the weight saver 57 To remove the Weight Saver 58 Using Smart Connect 59 Windows Me 59 Windows 2000 59 Power Saving Modes 60 Normal Mode 60 Standby Mode 60 To activate Standby mode 60 To return to normal mode 61 Hibernate Mode 61 To activate Hibernate mode 61 To return to normal mode 61 Connecting a Phone Line 62 Connecting to the Local Area Network LAN 63 Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection 63 Connecting Peripheral Devices 65 Connecting the Port Replicator 66 EE Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard 70 Connecting a Printer 71 Connecting an External Display 71 Connecting a TV Di
28. SONY VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG FX290 FX290K VAIO Notebook User Guide Notice to Users 2001 Sony Electronics Inc 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 ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC 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 THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc 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 This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to chan
29. after the notebook resumes from a power saving mode If this occurs follow these steps to reset the printer connection Windows Me Only Q Right click My Computer icon on the desktop then select Properties Q Click the Device Manager tab 26 Troubleshooting 1 Select Refresh then click OK The printer should function properly Windows 2000 Only 2 Double click My Computer icon on the desktop then double click on the Control Panel folder 2 Double click on the Printers folder 2 Right click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning and select Properties to access the Properties window 2 Click OK to close the Properties window The printer should function properly Specifications The following table details the hardware specifications for your computer Model PCG FX290 290K Mobile Intel Processor Pentium III 1 GHz featuring Intel SpeedStep Technology L2 Cache Memory 256 KB CPU Integrated Hard Disk Drive C D Partition Approximate 30 GBt 40 and 60 Standard RAM 256 MB SDRAM Expandable to 512 MB LCD Screen 15 0 SXGA TFT MPEG Available Graphics Intel 815 EM Chipset integrated Graphic Sound Capabilities Windows sound system compatible 3D surround Analog devices AD1881A Floppy Disk Drive Removable 3 5 1 44 MB Optical drive CD RW DVD ROM drive up to 24x max CD ROM reading speed up to 8x max CD R
30. at may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will o O VAIO Notebook User Guide notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1 888 4SONYPC or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the web at http www sony com pcsupport Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Pa
31. change your video resolution I cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa Remove the DVD video disc if it is inserted in the DVD ROM drive VAIO Notebook User Guide Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpad My mouse does not work Q Q Q If you are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See Connecting an External Display for details If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMSI series check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector My touchpad does not work properly You may have disabled the touchpad without a mouse being connected to the notebook To enable the touchpad 1 Click Start point to Programs and click Sony Notebook Setup 2 Click Touchpad tab 3 Click Use touchpad and then click OK You must restart the notebook to make the touchpad work again If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click you must adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start point to Control Panel and then click on the Mouse icon 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse Q a Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar and select Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box then press Enter Windows Me If you cannot turn off your notebook as describ
32. ct contains an IEEE 1394 connector All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Height measured at thickest point The thinnest height for PCG FX290 290K is 1 4 NOTE Specifications are subject to change without notice A About This Computer tab 84 AC adapter 21 27 AC power 27 AC Profile power setting 87 adding hardware 65 memory 95 peripherals 65 printers 71 adjusting brightness 34 39 Alt key 36 Application Recovery CD 112 Applications key 36 attaching port replicator 66 Audio tab 84 B Basic Advanced tab 84 battery packs 21 28 charge status icons 89 charging 29 55 indicator lights 30 37 54 inserting 28 inserting into battery bay 28 loading 28 rechargeable 27 removing 31 54 56 BatteryScope utility 89 brightness adjusting 34 39 built in speakers See also speakers 39 buttons Eject 45 47 Start Windows 98 34 83 C cables phone 21 power cord 27 cameras digital video recorder 78 canceling commands 36 Caps Lock indicator light 38 CD ROM DVD ROM discs ejecting 47 inserting 45 CD ROMs handling 49 charge status indicator light 30 charging battery packs 29 55 choosing power source 28 coin operated telephones 62 computer customizing 83 handling 18 lithium ion battery 6 setting up 21 setup screen 83 starting 33 troubleshooting 117 124 unpacking 14 connecting coin operated telephones 62 digital video recorder 78 external speakers 80 hard drives 51 mic
33. depleted the battery indicator starts flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode when the battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as Standby or Hibernate Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time r
34. e AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Camera Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Spreadsheet Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout The Internal modem remains powered You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Standby and Standby mode to optimize power management for your system Automatic Profile Selection Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications VAIO Notebook User Guide 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 can use these commands to override a profile setting or in
35. e longest and Quick Save is the fastest MovieShaker Software can play video files up to 65 MB in length For DV playback and smooth video playback we recommend the following resolution refresh rates 1024 x 768 75 Hz or lower PictureGear PictureGear Software is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Brighten contrast enhance resize crop and color correct your pictures Create panoramic views animations screen savers wallpaper still pictures from MPEG and even html photo albums Managing Your Pictures Use the collection feature to manage your pictures 1 Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures 2 Select the pictures you want to have in a collection 3 From Collection menu select Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click okay Creating a Photo Album 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album 2 From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 3 Choose the type of Album you want and click Okay a 107 VAIO Notebook User Guide 4 Now add more pictures frames text and effects 5 When you are finished select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on the toolbar 6 Designate the folder you where want to save the Album 7 Enter the Target Album name select Thumbnails and click Okay 8 The new alb
36. e notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete at the same time and clicking Shut Down on the Windows Security screen Unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your notebook VAIO Notebook User Guide fa Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete at the same time or turning off the notebook with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open My notebook does not enter the power saving mode selected Windows Me only Q Click Start point to Program point to Accessories point to System Tools and then click System Information The Help and Support window appears Q Click System Configuration Utility under the Tools menu Q Click the Advanced button on the General tab and Confirm the following information 1 Enable Deep Sleep is selected with a checkmark 2 The message Standby function is enabled is displayed If the message reads Standby function is disabled click the Enable button 3 The message Hibernate feature is enabled is displayed If the message reads Hibernate feature is disabled click the Enable button 4 Click OK and restart your notebook The Power Management setting is not responding Your notebook is unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernate is initiated and then changed before the notebook completely enters the lower power state To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability Q Close all open applications Q Pu
37. e volume setting in the audio mixer Q If you are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook Q Click Start gt Control Panel gt System gt Device Manager Check that the correct drivers are installed properly Q Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction Q Ifaregion code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the notebook idle for at least 1 hour with the notebook turned on My optical drive tray does not open Q Make sure the notebook is turned on Q Press the Eject button on the optical drive VAIO Notebook User Guide Q If the Eject button does not work open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object in the hole to the right of the Eject button l cannot use digital video 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 your notebook and all connected devices
38. eans that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective A NOTIC X operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this o oM VAIO Notebook User Guide equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equiva
39. echarge the battery Starting Your Computer Starting Your Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover Opening the computer LCD lock lever 2 Press the power button on top of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on Windows Me only When starting your notebook for the first time the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear Please select OK to begin initial setup If you do not execute the initial setup you cannot use VAIO original hardware functions such as PPK Power Management tools the scroll function of the touchpad and keyboard shortcut key combined with Fn key Power button 1 Power indicator 1 Power button Cy ER ESS RSS BA SSeS SS TSR SSSR SS If you hold the power button in the On position for more than four seconds the computer turns off VAIO Notebook User Guide 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows Q To decrease brightness press Fn F5 then the down or left arrow key Q To increase brightness press Fn F5 then the up or right arrow key Shutting Down Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box 3 Select Shut Down 4 Click OK A Resp
40. ed in the step above press Ctrl Alt Delete at the same time to restart the notebook Windows 2000 If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above press Ctrl Alt Delete at the same time and click Shut Down on the Windows Security screen to restart the notebook If you cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete to stop playback and restart the notebook 22 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting drives PC cards and peripheral devices My floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette Q If 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 the floppy disk drive My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Q Make sure the label of the disc is facing up Q If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions Q A dirty or damaged disc may cause the notebook to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the notebook remove the disc and then check it for dirt or damage Q If you see video but can not hear audio check all of the following Q Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled Q Check th
41. elp for more detailed information To activate the Battery Information toolbar 1 Right click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen 2 Select Toolbars from the pop up menu then click Battery Information The Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar To view the total capacity remaining in the battery place the pointer over the batter status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen Battery Information Toolbar Battery Information rl FRERE 2 56 RES ho Baten Q Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity Q Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully drains also known as the time to empty Battery Icon Descriptions Battery icon Battery status Charging Fully charged Discharging No battery VAIO Notebook User Guide Displaying Detailed Battery Information Double click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window The screen appears displaying the Battery tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time Battery Information Window Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system You can customize the Battery Information toolbar and modify the alarm settings to suit your portable computing needs Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information Selecting the Display Mode Selecting the Display Mode This notebook us
42. er or Factory Service Center In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited KE O For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommag es 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 Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant vacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer a une temp rature de plus de 100 C Evacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants NDUSTRY CANAD NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification m
43. es not play properly change the color depth to 1024x 768 High Color 16 bit Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD disc Do not switch between LCD and the external display while you are playing the DVD video Change the setting to disable the screen saver and the virus checker if it is active Do not use memory resident utility software to speed up disc access This may cause the computer to malfunction Using the Optical Drive Notes on CD and DVD media Q Do not drop or bend the disc Do not touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc D Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q Ifthe 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 Writing data to CD RW CD R media If you use DirectCD to write data you must first format the disc before writing on a new CD RW or CD R If you do not format the disc your computer will not recognize it 5 If you use Easy CD Creator to write data to a CD RW or CD R you do not have to format
44. es the Intel video controller which enables you to select the desired display when the notebook is connected to an external monitor When you connect an external display you can switch the display mode between your notebook s LCD display and the external monitor To select the display mode proceed as follows See also Connecting an External Display Connect an external display before you turn on the computer 1 Click the Start button point to Settings then point to Control Panel N Click Display to access the Display Properties window 3 Click the Settings tab then click the Advanced button to display the Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties dialog box Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen Intei ft 82815 Graphics Controller Properties 4 2 xj Gener Adapter Monitor Performance Color Management BD Intel Graphics Technology 5 Irket IrkelfR 82815 Graphics Controler Irkel Corporation Intel 82815 Graphics Controller Visk Intel s Corporate Web Ste hiin www intel comp Dowrioad the Latest Intel Software and Drivers AD SUD Cet intel COM sUpPpOIt sO inden FEM Access the Latest Support Help and Information bite support intel com VAIO Notebook User Guide un Click the Intel 82815 Graphics Technology tab then click the Graphics Properties button If you are connecting only to TV go to step 7 Click the Driver Configuration tab Make sure that the
45. g a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You can connect USB devices such as an external mouse keyboard speaker and microphone to your computer Connecting an i LINK Device To connect a USB device Before you connect or disconnect a mouse turn off the computer The following steps describe the procedure for connecting a USB mouse to your computer Use the same procedure for connecting all USB devices Locate the USB device identified by the symbol Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB device Connecting USB device to USB connector USB device USB connecting cable optional You can use an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMSI series not supplied with this computer Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB connector to use it One USB connector supports one USB device 3 See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on its installation and use Connecting an i LINK Device You can connect an i LINK enabled digital video camera recorder to the i LINK S400 IEEE1394 connector i LINK is a SONY trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nector All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other O VAIO Notebook User Guide To connect a digital video camera recorder Q Plug one end of the i LINK cab
46. ge without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency lout The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Sony Handycam i LINK Mavica Media Bar MovieShaker PictureGear VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows Me Windows Media Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel SpeedStep and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of IBM This product inc
47. he Properties window This is the equivalent of double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel Function Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on flashes umber in Standby mode and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or powered off 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 multipurpose drive bay on the right side of the computer Lights when data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on VAIO Notebook User Guide Indicators continued Light Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock On The number keys in the numeric keypad are active The letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on The screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application It has no effect in many applications Off The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Information moves across the display normally Using the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Fn ESC Standby Fn 0X F3 Mute On Off Fo A F4 Speaker volume Fn F5 Brightness control Fn
48. in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The umber power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode To activate Standby mode press the key combination Fn Esc or press the power button and release it immediately You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter Standby mode CE Power Saving Modes To return to normal mode Press any key to return to normal mode Hibernate Mode In the Hibernate 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 To activate Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode press the key combination Fn F12 ay Windows 2000 The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and then the computer enters Hibernate mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off To return to normal mode To return to normal mode turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state 2 When returning from Hibernate mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold for more than four seconds Q Time required to return to normal mode Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode Q Power consumption Standby uses more power than Hibernate VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of o
49. ing you want to change from the list in the left field 4 Double click an item whose setting you want to change from the list in the right field 5 Click the desired setting 6 Click the File menu and then click Save 7 Click the File menu and then click Exit Power Management Profiles The PowerPanel utility provides several predefined power management profiles Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles except for the Disable Power Management profile 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 while still conserving power Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into Standby mode after a specified time period Disable Power Management Turns off all power management features such as Standby and Hibernate modes You can not change the settings of this profile 13 Maximum Battery Life E O la FDF gt amp g Controlling Power Management Description AC Power The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting Power Management automatically loads th
50. ital letters or special symbols such as and The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows 29 Key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combination A F1 Tab ALE A F Function Displays Windows Help Switches the selected button on the taskbar Displays Windows Explorer Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu EA O gt Combination A Ctrl F A M Shift A M A R Fn A Insert Indicators Indicator Power Oo Battery 1 1 Battery 2 2 Hard disk E Using the Keyboard Function Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu 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 t
51. itiate an immediate action Icon 6 Description Standby Puts the system into Standby mode 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 button on your computer Hibernate Provides for the lowest level of power consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power To return the system to the original state use the power button to turn on power The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard drive LCD Video Standby Windows Me only Turns off the video display to save power If you turn off the Video Standby timer the display remains active except when the system enters Standby mode The video display system is one of the largest consumers of power in the system Conserving Battery Power When using the notebook with a battery the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power For details see Power Management Profiles 88 Displaying Battery Information Displaying Battery Information You can display information for each of the batteries in your computer The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer s general battery information Refer to PowerPanel H
52. ive If you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Recovery CD s You can also use the Application Recovery CD to install Windows 2000 drivers on your computer You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support To use the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process 3 Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Using Your Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title
53. lack frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray to 10 or less MovieShaker Software may stop responding if too many scenes are placed on the Product tray VAIO Notebook User Guide Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text adjusting the color and contrast and modifying the length of clips Working Panel Sound Color Monitor Speed Effect Palette Trim Palette Effect Knobs Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel To preview an Effect click on the clip in the Working panel monitor Your clip displays with the new effect on the Effect tray monitor 4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips scenes Saving a Movie 1 Verify that the clip s you want to save is on the Product tray See Help for more details on saving movies 2 Click Export A PictureGear W Select the format in which you want the document to be saved 4 Click Next un Locate the folder to which you want the file saved 6 Name the file 7 Click Save Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Save movie as DV Digital Video takes th
54. latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 is an easy to use advanced printing program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper PhotoPrinter Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image CompuServe 2000 Windows Me only CompuServe Inc CompuServe is the most comprehensive source of organized business and educational information online today CompuServe allows you to access the vastness of the Internet without wasting time wading through it Maximize your time online with CompuServe DVgate Sony Electronics Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add others and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats i LINK is a SONY trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con nector All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other Oo Overview EarthLink Network TotalAccess Windows Me only EarthLink Network Inc
55. lay Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting an i LINK Device Connecting External Speakers D O 0 Connecting an External Microphone VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting the Port Replicator Your notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator PCGA PRFX1 Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer Port replicator i Je of je ef je Li UUU O C 0 SS T O10 Serial Port 5 WY USB Ports amp Printer Port 6 Mouse Keyboard PS 2 Port 31 Monitor Port 7 DC In 4 z Network Ethernet 10BaseT The port replicator can be powered only with an AC power adapter Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions When you attach your computer to the port replicator for the first time the installation of the network driver starts automatically To attach your computer to the port replicator To supply power to your computer while it is connected to the port replicator you can connect the AC adapter directly to the port replicator When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to inse
56. le not supplied into the i LINK connector on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out connector on the digital video camera recorder 5 i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4408A a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http www sonydirect com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Connecting digital video camera recorder to i LINK connector Digital video camera recorder SEES SS NE ESS SSS NN S NS INK Se To DV In Out i LINK cable optional Connecting an i LINK Device The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured you may need to connect your camera differently On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK connector on the computer does not supply power to external devices If the exte
57. lence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 2 AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entrepri
58. lities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer when you are writing data to a CD RW or CD R Using battery power may result in data transfer failure Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Your computer includes two PC card slots PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive or to connect a network 3 The PC card slots can accommodate two Type I II PC cards or one Type Ill PC card These slots are compatible with CardBus Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards You do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC card To insert a PC card 1 Push the Release button once The Release button pops out PC card release button Release button n DARN SSN SESS ER IR IE Release button 2 Push the Release button a second time The PC card pops out 4a When you use a Type III PC card you need to remove both the top and VAIO Notebook User Guide bottom PC card slot protectors PC card slot protector 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot Make sure the front label of the PC card is facing up 4 Push the the PC card slot gently into the connector The PC card is automatically detected by your system The Unplug or Eject Hardware icon appears in the taskbar Inserting a PC card Insert with the arrow facing t
59. ls and connectors on your computer how to connect your computer to a power source and how to start and shut down your computer Locating Controls and Connectors Front 1 LCD Liquid Crystal Display 7 Battery 1 and 2 indicators screen 2 Speakers 8 Hard disk drive indicator 3 Keyboard 9 Num Lock indicator oO VAIO Notebook User Guide 4 Touchpad 10 Caps Lock indicator 5 Left right buttons 11 Scroll Lock indicator 6 Power indicator Locating Controls and Connectors Left ye a eS SSS oN ee ERS ASSES ASS RES LS LSLSSLELSRS EEK N E lt lt ha S 1 Video out 4 i LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector 5 PC card slots Microphone connector 6 Battery bay 3 Q Headphone connector VAIO Notebook User Guide Right 1 PPK buttons 2 Power button 3 Optical drive CD RW DVD ROM drive 4 Multipurpose bay Locating Controls and Connectors Back 1 Modem jack 5 Monitor connector 2 Y USB connectors 6 Ethernet connector 3 Serial connector 7 DC In connector 4 Printer connector Warning A Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the Ethernet network port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telepho
60. mat and extends Word s ease of use to the Web and e mail Word 2000 also extends that ease of use to international users making it simple to create multilingual documents MovieShaker Sony Electronics Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends See MovieShaker below Y VAIO Notebook User Guide Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Netscape Communicator is an all in one Internet tool that makes it easy to browse the web send Internet e mail chat read newsgroups and compose great web documents PictureGear Sony Electronics This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony digital still camera or a Sony Mavica camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder See PictureGear below Prodigy Internet Windows Me only Prodigy Communications Corporation An online service that helps you find what you need online faster and smarter Prodigy delivers powerful online content such as sports scores stock quotes news and easy access to Excite plus quality customer service all at a competitive price Quicken 2001 Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organi
61. n unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Cleaning Your Notebook Q Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Q Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Q 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 Handling the LCD Screen Q Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Q Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction EA cr Ergonomic Considerations 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 The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook This section describes all the contro
62. ne line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector To connect the unit to the network contact you network administrator There is a ventilation slot located between the Ethernet connector and the USB connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on o VAIO Notebook User Guide Bottom 1 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever 2 Reset switch 3 Tilt stands Connecting a Power Source 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 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Connecting the AC adapter Notebook AC adapter Power cord supplied supplied DC In lt q Notes on the AC Adapter Q Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz 1 Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a copy machine or shredder Q 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 Q Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Q To disconnect the cord pull it out b
63. nformation Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCG 956A PCG 9562 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Be Address 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell NJ 07649 Telephone 201 930 6972 For FCC related matters only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver OQ Connec
64. ng 66 disconnecting 69 lever 69 network 66 power 37 cord 27 switch 33 power management settings 85 Power Management Off power setting 86 Power On Password tab 84 power saving modes 60 System Hibernation 39 61 System Idle 60 System Suspend 60 Video Standby 39 power setting AC Profile 87 Maximum Battery Life 86 Maximum Performance 86 Power Management Off 86 System Suspend 88 Video Standby 88 power source 27 power sources 28 connecting 27 PowerPanel activating 85 customizing toolbar 86 88 Print Screen key 36 printer connecting 71 port 71 Printer tab 84 projector 73 R radio interference 5 rechargeable battery packs 27 28 recharging battery packs 29 Recovery CD 112 regulatory information 4 removing battery packs 31 floppy disk drive 43 memory module 96 replacing battery packs 54 restoring data 112 S Scroll Lock BA indicator light 38 second battery pack 28 54 selecting display 73 LCD 73 monitor 73 power source 28 Serial connector 66 setup screen About This Computer tab 84 Audio tab 84 Basic Advanced tab 84 displaying 83 Power On Password tab 84 Printer tab 84 Touchpad tab 84 setup tabs 84 Shift key 36 Shut Down Windows dialog box 34 shutting down 34 Software list 99 Sony Notebook Setup screen 83 Sony Service Center 111 speakers external 80 switching 39 troubleshooting 125 volume 39 Specifications 129 Start button 83 starting computer 33 startup problems 34 switching display 39
65. nline services and the Internet 3 In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the modem jack on the computer Connecting phone cable Wall jack gt Phone cable optional 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 3 Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a phone line coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly Connecting to the Local Area Network LAN Connecting to the Local Area Network LAN You can connect your computer to 10BASE T and 100BASE TX type networks For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network ask your network administrator Connecting to LAN Ethernet adapter A Warning Only connect 10BASE T and 100BASE TX cables to the ote Ethernet network port Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the connector To connect the unit to the network contact yo
66. nnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only For CD RW DVD ROM drive Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord AVERTISSEMENT Q Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit ES VAIO Notebook User Guide Q Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvrir le chassis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu a une personne qualifi e Q Ne jamais effectuer l installation de fil modem ou t l phone durant un orage lectrique Q Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise t l phonique dans un endroit mouill moins que la prise soit con ue cet effet Q Ne jamais touche
67. omputer 2 Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears VAIO Notebook User Guide 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 4 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears un Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD 3 Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the SRCD you may be prompted to insert your ARCD after restarting Windows Insert the ARCD to automatically complete recovery of your system Using the Driver Recovery CD s The Driver Recovery CD utility allows you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with yo
68. ond to any prompts warning you to save documents 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically power indicator turns off 6 Tur off any peripherals connected to your computer During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode See Controlling Power Management If you are unable to shut down your computer 1 Close or end all operations as follows Q Close all applications Q Remove the PC cards Q Disconnect USB devices 2 Restart the computer You can restart your computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time it you are still unable to shut down the computer you can press the power button and hold it for 5 seconds This operation may result in data loss EA O Z gt y Using Your VAIO Notebook Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Correction N 5 z Bets a keys Escape key Function keys Print Screen key x C n n n n n Gn eG Ge F2 F4 5 F8 F10 m NumLk PrfSc Insert Delete ae peor _LSys Ra Pause Break Fc fe page ae Down Caps Lock 4 Shift Shift key Ctrl gt Ctrl key o Applications key Fn key Alt key Navigation 7 keys Windows key Numeric keypad area Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the nume
69. one 800 848 8990 EarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc Web site http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day McA fee VirusScan Network Associates Inc Web site http support mcafee com phone 408 988 3832 e mail cybr nai com hours M F 9AM 5PM Central Time Y VAIO Notebook User Guide Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation Web site http www netscape com phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site s http www arcsoft com http www photoisland com phone 510 440 9901 fax 510 440 1270 e mail techsupport arcsoft com hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PT Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation Web site http www prodigy com phone 800 213 0992 hours 7 AM 3 AMET Quicken 2001 Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Windows Operating System Internet Explorer Microsoft Corporation Web site http www microsoft com support phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase WinDVD Web site http www intervideo com phone 510 651 0888 Application System and Driver Recovery CDs Sony Service Cente
70. orporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be EE O authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited i LINK is a SONY trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Notebook Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center Model Numbers PCG 956A PCG 9562 Serial Number Safety Information WARNING Q To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disco
71. oward the slot MW PC card Do not force a PC card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins Do not carry your computer while touching the head of a PC card such as a wireless LAN card pressure or shock may damage the connector pins To remove a PC card If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions EA rr N OR 8 Using PC Cards Double click in the taskbar The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box appears Select the hardware device you wish to remove Click Stop In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK The message PC Card can now be safely removed from the system appears Click OK again and click Close Push the Release button The Release button pops out Push the Release button a second time The PC card pops out Gently grasp the card and pull it out of the slot Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot Notes on using PC cards Q For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony No
72. phone number the program is dialing is correct Q Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible My modem connection is slow Your notebook is equipped with a 56K V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise D 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 Q If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Q If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Troubleshooting audio My speakers have no sound If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers You can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial control Q Ifthe speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 and then press T or gt to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial control to control the volume Q If nothing is displayed when you press Fn F3 or Fn F4 S
73. power Turns off the LCD to save power To turn the LCD back on press any key Windows Me only 0 Some functions are not available until Windows launches O VAIO Notebook 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 Touchpad TD R Pointer Touchpad Right button Left button Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object 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 Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature SO Using the Touchpad See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Properties click the Start button point to Settings point to Control Panel and then click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the Flo
74. ppy Disk Drive Your computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the multipurpose bay To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette the label side facing up a 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Diskette Using the Floppy Disk Drive To remove a diskette Q When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator light turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Eject button LED indicator Do not push the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost To remove the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the computer 2 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer Slide this lever in the direction of the arrow Multipurpose bay release lever Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever 3 Slide the drive out of the multipurpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver VAIO Notebook User Guide To reinsert the floppy disk drive 1 N Turn off the computer If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the second battery pack Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO label facing up Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks into place Inserting the floppy disk drive Multipurpose bay Using the Optical Drive Using the Optical Drive Your computer comes with an optical drive CD RW
75. r For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pcsupport Application System and Driver Recovery CDs Your computer comes with the following application and system recovery CDs To use your recovery CDs see Using Your Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally It can be used only to restore the hard disk of this Sony computer Driver Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to reinstall individual device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or accidentally erased files VAIO Notebook User Guide Using Your Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery and System Recovery utilities Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer or software application you may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard dr
76. r cover on the bottom of your computer Itis extrem ely important to close the port replicator connector cover after removing your computer from the port replicator If the cover is left open dirt may get inside and damage the computer VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the optional port replicator using a PS 2 style plug or adapter 3 Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the computer You can only connect one external device at a time Therefore it is impossible to connect both a PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard simultaneously To connect an external mouse or keyboard Q Locate the mouse keyboard connector on the port replicator identified by the symbols Q Plug the mouse or the keyboard cable into this connector with the arrow facing up See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on its installation and use Connecting a Printer Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows Me Windows 2000 compatible printer to your computer to print documents To connect a printer Locate the Printer connector identified by the amp symbol Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the computer Printer connector Printer Power cord Printer cable supplied with the printer to B Printer
77. r display that includes built in speakers and a microphone 1 Locate the Monitor connector identified by the symbol Plug the display cable into this connector 2 Locate the Headphone connector identified by the Q symbol Plug the speaker cable into this connector 3 Locate the Microphone connector identified by the symbol Plug the microphone cable into this connector A Connecting an External Display See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on installation and use To connect a projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display Connecting a projector To O monitor RGB signal Audio cable cable optional optional See the manual that came with your projector for more information on its 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 Display LCD the external monitor or both devices Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode for more information VAIO Notebook User Guide To Press Result Switch to an Fn F7 Toggles between the LCD the external display external connected to the Monitor connector or both the display LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display Only external display lt
78. r un fil t l phonique d couvert ou un terminal moins que la ligne t l phonique n ait t d branch de l interface r seau OQ Soyez tr s prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes t l phoniques Q vitez d utiliser le modem durant un orage lectrique Q N utilisez pas le modem ni le t l phone pour pr venir d une fuite de gaz vous tes pr s de la fuite Q L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s Pour changer la pile de rechange veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus pr s Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux Puisque le faisceau laser utilis dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux ne tentez pas de d sassembler le bo tier Adressez vous un agent de service qualifi Pour les lecteur CD RW DVD ROM Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau Attention Afin de r duire les risques d incendie n utilisez qu un cordon de communication NO 26 AWG ou plus gros If you have questions about this product you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1 888 4SONYPC or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the web at http www sony com pcsupport Regulatory I
79. ric area keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents VAIO Notebook User Guide Key Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Operator keys Windows key A Fn key Applications key EN Description 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 The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands 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 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 operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce cap
80. rive as well as other drives inserted into your computer When you connect an optional mouse to your computer you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Set the password to secure your computer Enable or disable ports Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanced tab Switch between Advanced mode additional screens with advanced settings and Basic mode of display For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the Help file Controlling Power Management 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 PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate a profile or command see Displaying Battery Information Viewing the Power Management status icons The Power Management status icons are displayed in the task tray at the lower right side of your screen Move the pointer over the icons to see the tool tip that displays information about the active profile The Battery status icon indicates of battery power level and the CPU status icon indicates the performance level of the CPU
81. rnal device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with the computer The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that came with your software for more information VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers 2 Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes To connect external speakers Q Locate the Headphone connector identified by the Q symbol on the side of the computer Plug the speaker cable into this connector Connecting speakers to the headphone connector Speakers pens oS FEES RSS 5 IIS Speaker cable supplied with speakers See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use Connecting an External Microphone Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone 2 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone To connect
82. rophone 81 es VAIO Notebook User Guide monitor 71 multimedia computer display 72 multiple phone lines 62 network 51 66 party phone lines 62 PBX 62 phone line 62 port replicator 66 power source 27 printer 71 projector 73 USB device 76 weight saver 57 connectors DC In 27 network 66 printer 71 Serial port 66 correction keys 36 Ctrl key 36 cursor movement keys 36 customizing your computer 83 D DC In 27 digital video camera 78 disconnecting port replicator 69 diskettes troubleshooting 123 display mode 91 options 73 selecting 73 disposal of lithium ion battery 6 Driver Recovery CD 114 drives floppy disk 21 installing additional hard disk 51 DV In Out 78 DVD ROM drive closing tray 47 opening tray 45 using 45 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 123 DVD ROMs handling 49 E Eject button 45 47 ejecting battery packs 56 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 47 weight saver 58 Energy Star 2 ergonomic considerations 16 Escape key 36 expansion memory configuration 96 external devices display 73 See also monitor speakers 39 80 F faxes laws governing 6 floppy disk drive 21 cable 21 disconnecting 43 troubleshooting 123 Fn key 36 combination commands 39 function keys 36 H handling 18 CD ROMs and DVD ROMs 49 handling the LCD screen 18 hard drives indicator light 37 installing additional 51 34 Help Mouseware 41 I i LINK 78 IEEE 1394 78 indicator lights 37 battery 30 37 54 Caps Lock 3
83. rt or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with an attached port replicator could cause a temporary loss of power CE Connecting the Port Replicator 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 On the bottom of the computer slide the port replicator connector cover open Port replicator connector Port replicator connector 3 Attach the bottom of the computer to the port replicator connector until it clicks Attaching computer to port replicator Notebook Port replicator VAIO Notebook User Guide 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the port replicator Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Connecting AC adapter to port replicator AC adapter Power cord Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony AC adapter The power indicator light turns green Power indicator light Release lever Port replicator connector 5 Turn on the computer Connecting the Port Replicator To remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off 1 Turn off your computer and the connected peripherals 2 Pull the levers on each side of the port replicator to disengage the computer from the port replicator Disengaging computer from port replicator 3 Lift the computer away from the port replicator Port replicator connector cover 4 Close the port replicator connecto
84. rty Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ KIA ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet ppareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Cent
85. se de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie de ce mat riel est de 0 2 EA O Z gt Notice to Users 2 Welcome 13 Features 13 Unpacking Your Notebook 14 Manuals 14 Software CDs 15 Recovery CDs 15 Other 15 Ergonomic Considerations 16 Notes on Setup 17 Handling Your Notebook 18 Cleaning Your Notebook 18
86. sh and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook The sound of my notebook s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help for more information Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the LCD screen My LCD screen is blank Q Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Q Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on m Check that the battery pack s is inserted properly and that they are charged Q The notebook may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen Q The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your display for more information l want to change the video resolution of my display You can use independent controls to change the video resolution of your display Q Click Start point to Settings point to Control Panel and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Q Click on the Settings tab Q Move the Screen Area slider to
87. splay 75 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 76 Connecting an 1 LINK Device 77 Connecting External Speakers 80 Connecting an External Microphone 81 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 83 Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 83 Sony Notebook Setup Tabs 84 Controlling Power Management 85 Viewing the Power Management status icons 85 Power Management Profiles 86 Power Management Commands 88 Conserving Battery Power 88 Displaying Battery Information 89 Battery Icon Descriptions 89 Displaying Detailed Battery Information 90 Selecting the Display Mode 91 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software 92 Adding Memory 95 About the Software on Your Notebook 99 Overview 99 MovieShaker 103 Importing Images and Sound Clips 103 es VAIO Notebook User Guide Create a Movie using Shaker 105 Editing Clips and Scenes 106 Saving a Movie 106 PictureGear 107 Managing Your Pictures 107 Creating a Photo Album 107 Using Panorama Maker 108 Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 108 Software Support Information 109 Sony Service Center 111 Application System and Driver Recovery CDs 111 Using Your Recovery CDs 112 Using the Application Recovery CD s 112 Using the System Recovery CD s 113 Using the Driver Recovery CD s 114 Troubleshooting 117 Troubleshooting your notebook 117 Troubleshooting the LCD screen 121 Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpad 122 Troubleshooting drives PC cards and peripheral de
88. such as full VCD 2 0 support full precision video decode a choice of user interfaces and video display options You can play DVD titles or Video CDs WinDVD automatically determines the type of disc in the DVD drive and uses the correct playback method MovieShaker This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps motion pictures can be combined with special effects still images pictures and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play Main Window Working Panel Editing trays Help Product tray Trash Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click DM File Import or BEN DV Import 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file aC VAIO Notebook User Guide 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray Importing files over 75 seconds in length may cause MovieShaker Software to stop responding MovieShaker Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip s to the Clip tray you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30 second scene 1 Click the Shake tab 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray Shaker Tray 3 Click A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray 4 To preview switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play Scenes created with Shaker begin with b
89. t the date month day year Press Enter Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press Enter Press gt to select Exit then press to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears Select Yes and press Enter Select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save Configuration changes and exit now appears Select Yes and then press Enter The notebook restarts My notebook starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Q Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive non bootable Q Ifanon bootable diskette is in the drive follow these steps 1 2 Turn off the notebook and then remove the diskette Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly Q If Windows still does not start follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 2 3 4 5 Remove any diskette from the floppy disk drive Turn off the notebook Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook Turn the notebook back on Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu B Troubleshooting 7 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default configuration now appears 8 Select Yes then press Enter 9 Use the direc
90. t the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 1 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with non compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices th
91. tebook Setup Screen for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You may not be able to use some PC cards or some functions of the PC card with this computer If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are orienting the card correctly See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on use VAIO Notebook User Guide 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 percent full You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights To insert a second battery pack 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device 2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay If the battery is being used the battery 2 indicator light turns on Second battery in multipurpose bay Multipurpose bay Battery pack Views LEE Ty SZ Z j w j a side facing down 3 Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight saver
92. ted to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications Close any open applications before playing a DVD movie 2 When playing DVD movies on battery power set the power management profile to DVD With other profiles the movies are choppy As an alternative you can set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection which will cause the DVD profile to be selected automatically whenever you insert a DVD See Controlling Power Management for information on how to set the power management profile Y You can play DVDs using the DVD ROM drive and the WinDVD software See the help file that comes with the WinDVD software for details Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing such discs You cannot switch between LCD and TV if you press Fn F8 when a DVD is inserted in the optical drive If you have connected a TV follow the instructions in Selecting the Display Mode 2 When a TV is connected to a notebook that is set to factory settings a part of the video screen will not appear To view the entire screen adjust the display resolution to 640x 480 and refer to Selecting the Display Mode If you set the display resolution higher than the default setting 1400 x 1050 32 bit the DVD video may not play properly If the DVD video do
93. th a pro s touch Save and share data with confidence With DirectCD CD recording has become as easy as using a disk drive or floppy disk You can save files directly from your application software directly to your CD R disc you can drag and drop files rename files delete files and create new directories right on the CD R Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software allows you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Adobe Systems Inc Create amazing photo effects with Adobe PhotoDeluxe Without learning complex software you can enhance restore and be creative with your photos Includes built in guided activities stock photos clip art and templates to assist you 2 VAIO Notebook User Guide Adobe Premiere LE Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on the monitor window Create video clips up to three hours long with complete audio video synchronization America Online Windows Me only America Online America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with easy to use e mail manage your personal finances get the
94. tional arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 10 Select Yes then press Enter The notebook restarts If your notebook continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start contact Sony Customer Support My notebook stops responding or does not shut down It is best to shut down your notebook using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data Q Q Try restarting the notebook On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Shut Down and then click Restart Windows Me If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete at the same time twice Windows 2000 If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete at the same time and clicking Shut Down on the Windows Security screen If the previous step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds This turns off the power Windows Me If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD and restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete at the same time twice Windows 2000 If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD and restart th
95. um can be viewed using most internet browsers Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture The source images should be the same size and overlap 20 How to stitch a panoramic picture 1 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection 2 Select the images you want to use We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker 4 Select the correct lens and click Okay If 35mm lens is selected the prompt does not appear to select a different lens click the lens icon un Click the panoramic icon near the bottom of the window 6 Click Full Stitch Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 1 Select the MPEG file 2 From the Movie Sound menu select Scene break down 3 Then select Movie Stitch to create a panoramic picture Software Support Information Software Support Information Adaptec Inc Web site http www adaptec com phone 408 945 8600 fax 408 262 2533 Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition Adobe Premiere LE Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT America Online America Online Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Inc Web site http www compuserve com ph
96. ur computer hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD s to repair software applications 3 You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility To use the Driver Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD in the optical drive The Driver Recovery utility loads automatically 5 Using Your Recovery CDs 3 When the Driver Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent The Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault that contains the original characteristics for the preinstalled software applications that are protected by VAIO Support Agent Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you contact Sony PC Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting your notebook Windows Me only When starting your notebook for the first time the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear Please select OK to begin initial setup If you do not execute the initial setup you cannot use part of VAIO original hardware functions such as Power Management tool scroll function of touchpad and keyboard
97. ur network administrator Note that if you enable Wake on LAN the power saving mode will be switched to Standby mode Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection Windows Me models 1 Right click Network Neighborhood and select Properties Click Add to add a client adapter protocol or service N w Click File and Print Sharing to enable these functions A Select a Primary Network Logon O VAIO Notebook User Guide un Click the Identification tab to set the computer name workgroup and computer description 6 Click the Access Control tab to set the share level or user level access control Windows 2000 models To connect to the network 1 Right click My Network Places and select Properties 2 Click Advanced and select Network Identification to set the computer name domain workgroup and DNS suffix You can also use the Network Identification Wizard To set the connections bindings and provider order 1 Right click My Network Places and select Properties 2 Click Advanced and select Advanced Settings This will give you access to Adapters and Protocol Bindings and Provider Order Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of peripherals as discussed in the following sections Connecting the Port Replicator Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting a Printer Connecting an External Display Connecting a TV Disp
98. use an i LINK cable optional to connect the two systems and then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer Select the STD mode in Smart Connect 3 0 software to connect with another computer that has Windows Me preinstalled Connecting with an i LINK cable SEA SSSR ESS SRSA i LINK cable Windows 2000 The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i LINK cable optional to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect or preinstalled Windows Me You can then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications oper ating system and i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your i LINK compatible device for infor mation on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting i LINK compatible PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or Hard Disk Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions CO VAIO Notebook User Guide See Smart Connect online help for
99. ut the battery pack 3 Reinsert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver Using the Weight Saver Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty To attach the weight saver 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the second battery pack 2 Fold out the hinged arm of the weight saver and then push on the hinged arm to lock it into place Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks Inserting the weight saver ZS FZ I ZS ZF FS LEFF NT LE RE TT SLZ LO SEF SSI A SESE LL PG SEES ey LZ A A 3 Manually lock the weight saver s Release lever VAIO Notebook User Guide To remove the Weight Saver 1 There is a release lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the weight saver slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1 then slide the Release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 Multipurpose bay release levers Arrow 1 Weight saver Release lever Seg Arrow 2 RELEASE lever oT 4 2 After removing the weight saver pull out the weight saver s hinged arm and fold it into the weight saver Using Smart Connect Using Smart Connect Windows Me You can connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3 0 software preinstalled You may
100. ve a space of at least 8 inches 20 cm behind the back panel of the computer 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 The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Y VAIO Notebook User Guide D Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Handling Your Notebook a a Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer shut down your computer and the
101. vices 123 Troubleshooting software 124 Troubleshooting the modem 125 Troubleshooting audio 125 Troubleshooting the printer 126 Specifications 129 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO notebook Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Features Fora complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Notebook see Specifications Q Exceptional performance Your notebook includes a mobile Intel Pentium III processor featuring Intel SpeedStep technology anda V 90 compatible K56flex modem Q Portability Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Q Sony audio and video quality High quality MPEG1 MPEG2 video which supports full screen display and enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy the stereo speakers or use a headphone not supplied to listen to audio and video CDs 2 Microsoft Windows operating system Your system includes Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Windows Me or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Q Communications Access popular online services send e mail browse the Internet and use fax features Q Optical drive CD RW DVD ROM The CD RW DVD ROM drive utilizes a new optical storage technology that
102. y the plug Never pull the cord itself OQ Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time Q The LED indicator on the AC adapter may be turned on until the AC adapter is unplugged from your notebook Q When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet 7 VAIO Notebook User Guide Q Use only the AC adapter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power The second battery pack inserts into the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer See Using a Second Battery Pack 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 1 To open the battery bay press cover down Cover swings out but does not detach Battery bay Connecting a Power Source 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer Inserting battery pack lt S BEES FESS TS A BEER SSS NSS SSSS SRST lt gt ee nas RNS Battery pack supplied Label side facing down 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks f the port replicator is attached to your computer do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with
103. your upgrade memory module To install a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of To remove a memory module 2 Remove the memory module from its packaging VAIO Notebook User Guide 3 Install the memory module Installing memory module 1 Slide the memory module into the slot 2 Press the module into place until it clicks 4 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay To view the amount of memory 1 Restart the computer 2 Click the Start button on the Windows status bar point to VAIO option and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 3 Click the About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory is not shown repeat steps through 4 in To install a memory module About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section gives you the following Q An overview of the various software that come with your computer and the activities you can perform with your software Q Software support information Q Details on your Sony application and system recovery CDs Overview Adaptec Easy CD Creator and DirectCD Adaptec Inc Adaptec Easy CD Creator makes it easier than ever to create music photo video and data CDs It enables you to access music on the Internet fine tune your music tracks edit and enhance photos and videos wi
104. ze your finances Quicken works just like your checkbook so it is easy to learn and use Quicken manages all your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans You can even pay your bills online Smart Capture Sony Electronics Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture gt see manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence Smart Connect Windows 2000 only Sony Electronics Smart Connect allows you to use an i LINK cable to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer MovieShaker Sound Forge XP Sonic Foundry Sound Forge XP allows you to put powerful audio processing tools and effects to work on your notebook Simply cut copy and paste your way to striking multimedia files for use in everything from Web pages to desktop presentations WinDVD InterVideo Inc WinDVD is a simple to use DVD player combining all the features you would expect to find in a standard consumer DVD player in addition to some very advanced functionality

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