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1. 1 xx Network Ethernet 10 Base T 5 Y USB 2 O Monitor Printer 3 Serial 7 4 8 Mouse Keyboard 2 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 2 When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with an attached port replicator could cause a temporary loss of power lh i Connecting Port Replicator 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 the bottom of the computer slide the port replicator connector cover open 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 th
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3. 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 appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center n some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 697
4. gt lt gt 2 Remove the PC card slot protector When you use a Type III PC card you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors Using PC Cards PC card slot protector 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot front label facing up Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector 4 Therelease button extends Fold the release button back down into the notebook Inserting a PC card Insert with the arrow facing forward PC card A 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 VAIO Notebook User Guide To remove a PC card f f your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions 1 2 3 6 Double click e in the system task tray The Unplug or Eject hardware dialog box appears In the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box select the appropriate option and then click Stop Confirm the device and click OK A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed from the system Press the PC card RELEASE button to remove the PC card Notes on using PC cards Q For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the System Suspend or System Hibernation power management modes while the c
5. 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 LL Ll h Ergonomic Considerations 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 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 Q Q Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or
6. 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 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 Equivalence 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 d
7. 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 n 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 5 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 VAIO Notebook User Guide About 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 For Answers to Your Software Questions Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition Adobe Premiere amp LE Adobe Systems Incorporated
8. 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 recharge the battery ER 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 Power button 2 2 lt lt 047152222 27 UT SS fA 2 Press the power button on top of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on n 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 P
9. 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 authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is ER intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 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 VAIOG Notebook Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCG 934A Serial Number Safety Information WARNING prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture Q 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 Q Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Q Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm 9 Do not use mod
10. into battery bay 26 loading 26 rechargeable 25 removing 29 52 54 brightness adjusting 32 36 built in speakers See also speakers 36 buttons Eject 43 45 Start Windows Me 32 C cables phone 21 power cord 25 cameras digital video recorder 60 canceling commands 34 Caps Lock indicator light 36 CD ROM DVD ROM discs ejecting 45 inserting 43 CD ROMs handling 47 charge status indicator light 28 charging battery packs 27 54 choosing power source 26 coin operated telephones 62 computer handling 19 LL AMA VAIO Notebook User Guide lithium ion battery 7 setting up 21 starting 31 troubleshooting 101 109 unpacking 14 connecting coin operated telephones 62 digital video recorder 60 external speakers 74 hard drives 48 microphone 75 monitor 66 multimedia computer display 67 multiple phone lines 62 network 48 70 party phone lines 62 PBX 62 phone line 62 port replicator 70 power source 25 printer 63 projector 67 USB device 76 weight saver 56 connectors DC In 25 infrared 51 network 70 Printer 63 printer 63 Serial port 70 correction keys 34 Ctrl key 34 cursor movement keys 34 D DC In 25 digital still camera 51 digital video camera 60 disconnecting port replicator 73 diskettes troubleshooting 107 display options 68 selecting 68 disposal of lithium ion battery 7 drives floppy disk 21 installing additional hard disk 48 DV In Out 60 DVD ROM drive closing t
11. 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 capital 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 Key on page 34 The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 36 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 th
12. lower power state To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability Close all open applications Push 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 E BA 0 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 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 I want to change the video resolution of my display You can use independent controls to change the video resolution of your display Click Start point to Settings point to Control Panel
13. place heavy objects on top of the computer Cleaning Your Notebook Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine Handling the LCD Screen Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window VAIO Notebook User Guide Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate 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 normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook This section describes how to start using your notebook and how to use your computer s internal and external devices such as the touchpad floppy disk drive and DVD R
14. 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 may stop responding if too many scenes are placed on the Product tray About Your Software 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 2 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 Seehelp 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 ES VAIO Notebook User Guide Select the format in which you want the document to be saved Click Next Locate the folder to which you want the file saved Name the file Click Save TON Un BB U Exporting movies may take a long time to complete Save movie as DV Digital Video takes the longest and Quick Save is the f
15. 2 This phone number is 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 and 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 Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that a
16. 2 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Donothandle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Nepas 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 hattery 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 une temp rature de plus de 100 C vacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The
17. 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 EB About Your Software About Your Software MovieShaker V 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 Product tray Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click DR 2 Findthe file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray Importing files over 75 seconds in length may cause MovieShaker to stop responding VAIO Notebook User Guide 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 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 black frame and after
18. Guide Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains cursor pointing device called a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad Touchpad OH 5 CD 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 Using Touchpad Action Description 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 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 Floppy 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 2 Gently push the diskette int
19. OM drive Locating Controls and Connectors Front N LINT Lo 74 Y REET I SE d 1 LCD Liquid Crystal Display screen 2 Speakers 3 Keyboard 4 Touchpad 5 Left right buttons 6 Power indicator 7 1 and 2 indicators 8 Hard disk drive indicator 9 Num Lock indicator 10 Caps Lock indicator 11 Scroll Lock indicator VAIO Notebook User Guide Left N aJ A A OQ N amp IEEE1394 S400 connector Infrared port Video out Q Headphone connector Microphone connector PC card slots Battery bay Locating Controls and Connectors Right 1 buttons 2 Power button 3 DVD ROM drive 4 Multipurpose bay Back 0900000000 VAIO Notebook User Guide Modem jack PS 2 Mouse Keyboard connector Serial connector Printer connector Monitor connector Y USB connectors NS Gi AB ND DC In connector There is a ventilation slot located between the USB connector and the DC In connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on Bottom 1 Port replicator connector cover 2 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever 3 Tilt stands Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC po
20. PK Power Management tools the scroll function of the touchpad and keyboard shortcut key combined with Fn key Power button Power indicator Power button S SSS K f f 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 Decrease brightness press Fn F5 and then the down or left arrow key Increase brightness press Fn F5 and 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 Respond any prompts warning save documents 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically power indicator turns off 6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode See Controlling Power Management in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook If you are unable to shut down your computer 1 Close or end all operations close all applications remove the PC cards disconnect USB devices Q end Infrared Communication 2 Then restart the computer You can re
21. Playing a DVD To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs it is recommended that your computer not be connected to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications Close any open applications before playing a DVD movie n 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 in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for information on how to set the power management profile You can play DVDs using a DVD ROM drive and the Media Bar software See the online manual that came with the Media Bar 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 DVD ROM drive If you have connected a TV follow the instructions in Selecting the Display Mode in the online manual Customizing Your VAIOG Notebook When a TV is connected a part of the video screen will not appear with the factory setting Adjust the display resolution to 1024 x 768 as described in the on
22. SON Y VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG F640 VAIO Notebook User Guide Notice to Users 2000 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 change wit
23. To decrease volume press Fn F4 then or Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then T or To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Adjust the screen contrast EB 1 10 J J Using the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Continued Combinations Feature Fn LCD F7 Switch to the external monitor LCD Fn only F8 Control TV out Fn F12 System Hibernation Fn D Video standby 5 System Idle Function Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display NM Only external display Toggles between LCD only and dual LCD TV display modes Only LCD LCD and external display A Only external display lt ____ 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 power Turns off the LCD to save power To turn the LCD back on press any key Puts the system into System Idle mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key 0 Some functions are not available until Windows launches VAIO Notebook User
24. a Primary Network Logon BB U N 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 Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows Me compatible printer to your computer to print documents To connect a printer Use amp symbol to locate the Printer connector Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the computer VAIO Notebook User Guide Printer connector Power cord Printer i to d Printer cable Printer supplied with the printer 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 on page 111 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 in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect USB or PS 2 style mouse or keyboard Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into the appropriate connector with the mark facing up USB and PS 2 ports To connect both a PS 2 mouse and keyboard at the same time use an optional PS 2
25. and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Click on the Settings tab Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpad My mouse does not work If you are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard on page 65 for details Y VAIO Notebook User Guide If you connected an external mouse while your notebook is you must restart your notebook If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMSI 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 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 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 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar and select Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box then press Enter Q If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above press Ctrl Alt Del
26. ard 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 Notebook Setup Screen in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 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 Using Infrared Communication Devices Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port located on the left side You can use this port to communicate with other infrared equipped devices with compatible protocols such as a digital still camera or other computers To use infrared communication with another computer 1 Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line Connecting with Infrared Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off By default it is disabled when your system is shipped Use the inf
27. 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 VL 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 0 Contents WV NC OIC 2 13 13 Unpacking Your Notebook 14 Ergonomic Considerations sess 17 Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook 21 Locating Controls and Connectors 21 Connecting a Power Source nantes 25 Starting Your Computer eceeeeeeeen eene eterne 31 Shutting Down Your Computer 32 Using Your VAIO Notebook 33 Using the Keyboard uide
28. astest MovieShaker 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 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 N Select the pictures you want to have in a collection From Collection menu select Create New Collection 3 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 EA PictureGear 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 album can be viewed using most internet browsers Using
29. 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 PA toiLINR fe i LINK cable optional Connecting 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 external 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 a Phone Line You need to connect phone line to take advantage of online services an
30. ckup battery is low on power it may not start your system properly The message Press F1 to resume F2 to setup appears at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter 3 Press V to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press Enter 4 Press to select Exit then press V to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Select Yes and press Enter 6 Select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save Configuration changes and exit now appears 7 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 Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive non bootable Ifanon bootable diskette is in the drive follow these steps 1 Turn off the notebook and then remove the diskette 2 Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly If Windows still does not start follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any diskette from the floppy disk drive 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook 3 Turn off the notebook and then turn it on 4 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears un Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys
31. 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 CD DVD or CD RW drive tray does not open sure the notebook is turned Press the Eject button on the DVD ROM drive If the Eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object into the hole to the right of the Eject button I 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 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 Disconnect the devices that are not in use Check the connections for each device then restart your notebook The i LINK compatible devices connected to the Mini Docking Station do not work Use the i LINK connector that is located on your notebook Ifthe message There are no Digital Video devices connected to this computer or the power is off appears unplug the i LINK cable and try plugging it in again My PC card is not working Make sure the PC card is compatible with Microsoft Windows E lo Troubleshooting Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are no
32. covery CD s on page 97 You can also use the Application Recovery CD to install Windows Millennium drivers on your computer ERG ll Using the System and Application Recovery CDs n 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 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the DVD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 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 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 VAIO Notebook User Guide 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 When starting your notebook for the first time the VAIO InitManager dialog box wi
33. d by this unique name when the two computers are networked together f 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 Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals CO C OB UU CO D i LINK device page 60 Phone line page 62 Local Area Network LAN page 63 Printer page 63 Mouse or keyboard page 65 External display page 66 AV devices page 69 Port replicator page 70 Speakers page 74 Microphone page 75 Universal Serial Bus USB device page 76 VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting an i LINK amp Device You can connect an i LINK enabled digital video camera recorder to the i LINK 5400 IEEE1394 connector To connect a digital video camera recorder Plug one end of the i LINK cable 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 a 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 a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4408A 0 8 meter
34. d the Internet n 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 phone line jack on the computer Connecting phone cable Wall jack Phone cable optional 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 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 Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network You can exchange data with other devices on a network by connecting your notebook to your Local Area Network LAN To connect the notebook to a network you need a network PC card or a port replicator PCGA PRF1A For more information on using PC cards see Using PC Cards on page 48 Consult the network system administrator to find out about the accessory settings required to access the network Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection 1 Right click Network Neighborhood and select Properties Click Add to add a client adapter protocol or service Click File and Print Sharing to enable these functions Select
35. division connector You can also use one or both of the USB ports to connect a mouse and keyboard at the same time O VAIO Notebook User Guide See Using the Keyboard on page 33 for more information on using the keyboard See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the computer Do not connect or disconnect the PS 2 device keyboard or mouse when the computer is on It may cause malfunction A Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series not supplied is a USB device You must connect it to the USB connector 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 Computer display monitor page 66 Multimedia computer display page 67 A Projector page 67 To connect a computer display Use the symbol on the back of the computer to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable not supplied into this connector on the back of the computer 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 Power cord i to CJ Monitor Connecting an External Display See the manual that came with your computer display for m
36. dle mode press the key combination Fn S or use the PowerPanel utility to activate the System Idle mode To return to normal mode Press any key to return to normal Mode VAIO Notebook User Guide System Suspend Mode In System Suspend Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The umber power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate System Suspend mode To activate System Suspend 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 System Suspend mode To return to normal mode Press any key to return to normal mode System Hibernation Mode In the System Hibernation mode the state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate System Hibernation mode To activate System Hibernation mode press the key combination Fn F12 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 When returning from System Hibernation 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 Time required to return to normal mode System Idle requires l
37. e AC adapter and an AC outlet Connecting AC adaptor to port replicator AC adapter Power cord 21 0 Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony PCGA AC19V1 adapter The power indicator light turns green Power indicator light Release lever Port replicator connector 5 Turnon the computer Connecting 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 connector cover on the bottom of your computer Itis extremely 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 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 U
38. e Windows Key Combination A Tab ALE A F Function Displays Windows Help Switches the selected button on the taskbar Displays Windows Explorer Displays the Windows Find 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 Z gt Combination A Ctrl F A M Shift A M A R Fn A Insert Indicators Indicator Power Battery 1 14 Battery 2 4 2 Hard disk 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 the 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 Light is red in System Idle mode and flashes red in System Suspend mode The light turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation 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 L
39. e 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 VAIO Notebook User Guide D If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Power Saving Modes on page 77 The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter System Hibernation 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 System Suspend or System Hibernation 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
40. e computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot insert a disc See Controlling Power Management in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for more information on System Suspend and System Hibernation modes 2 Press the Eject button to open the DVD ROM drive The tray slides out DVD eject Eject button 3 Place a CD or DVD 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 ES VAIO Notebook User Guide 4 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place Inserting a DVD CD z ES 2 facing up Using the DVD ROM 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 DVD ROM 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 in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 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 VAIO Notebook User Guide
41. em or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak A 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 DVD ROM 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 Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvrir le ch ssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu une personne qualifi e VAIO Notebook User Guide Ne jamais effectuer l installation de fil modem ou t l phone durant un orage lectrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise t l phonique dans un endroit mouill moins que la prise soit con ue cet effet Ne jamais toucher 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 Soyez tr s prudent lors
42. equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you 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 Party 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
43. ess time than System Suspend and System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation to return to normal mode EA 01 0085nSoo0o A ll ll Power Saving Modes Power consumption System Idle uses more power than System Suspend and System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation VAIO Notebook User Guide Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer For this model 128 MB of memory is pre installed 64 MB x 2 You can increase memory up to 192 MB 64 MB 128 MB or 256 MB 128 MB x 2 by replacing one or both memory modules in the memory module bay Expansion memory modules are available as options For memory upgrades use only PC 100 SDRAM SO DIMM 2014 lead contacts A 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 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 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 da
44. ete 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 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 computer 2 Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears 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 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Re
45. ete to restart the notebook Q 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 Q Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete to stop playback and restart the notebook Troubleshooting drives PC cards and peripheral devices l inserted a compatible device into the multipurpose drive bay but the icon does not appear in the My Computer window The device has not been recognized Put the notebook into System Idle mode by pressing the Fn and S keys and then resume If the device is still not recognized or does not appear in the My Computer window remove and reinsert it E Troubleshooting 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 Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive My floppy disk drive icon doesn t appear even though it is connected Q Oooo Click Start point to Settings point to Control panel and then click System The System Properties dialog box appears Click the Device Manager tab Double click Floppy Disk Controller and then click Standard Floppy Disk Controller Click Delete The Confirmation window will appear Verify that Delete From All Settings is selected and pres
46. evices 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 0 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 entreprise 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
47. g the weight saver 225225 TT 2225 EEE LEFT ZE gt gt 7 LEZ 2 lt SE 3 Manually lock the weight saver s Release lever Using the Weight Saver 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 Arrow 2 Release lever sE 2 After removing the weight saver pull out the weight saver s hinged arm and fold it into the weight saver VAIO Notebook User Guide Using Smart Connect Windows 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 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 2533555222 We gt Zs NS c X i LINK cable NN 2 When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name The computers can be identifie
48. hout 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 Gr 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 incorporates
49. ights when data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on VAIO Notebook User Guide Indicator continued Light On Num Lock The number keys in the Caps Lock Scroll Lock 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 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Fn ESC System Suspend Fn 4 4 F2 Display power Source status Fn oX Mute On Off Fn A F4 Speaker volume Fn 20 F5 Brightness control Fn Q F6 Contrast control Function Puts the system into System Suspend mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the power button on your computer Displays the power source status as in the example below Using AC power Charging a battery pack Toggles the built in speaker off and on Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then T or gt
50. indicator light 36 second battery pack 26 52 selecting display 68 LCD 68 monitor 68 power source 26 Serial connector 70 Shift key 34 Software list 85 Sony Service Center 96 VAIO Notebook User Guide speakers external 74 switching 36 troubleshooting 110 volume 36 Specifications 113 starting computer 31 startup problems 32 switching display 37 monitor 37 System Hibernation mode 37 78 System Idle mode 37 77 System Suspend mode 36 78 T touchpad 38 troubleshooting 101 startup 32 101 turning on computer 31 TV interference 5 U unpacking the computer 14 USB connecting 76 connector 76 mouse 76 V ventilation slot 24 video camera 60 Video Standby mode 37 viewing the amount of memory 84 volume control 36 W weight saver attaching 53 connecting 56 fold out arm 56 removing 57 Windows Me Explorer 34 Find window 34 help 34 key 34 key combinations 34 Start button 32 taskbar 32 E h AA ool 0o 5
51. lable 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 SN SSS LE ES gt S S Battery pack Ni NC 55555 lt supplied e 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 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 3 When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately two hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour See Displaying Battery Information in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook VAIO Notebook User Guide There are two battery indicator lights on the computer Ba
52. le transfer 1 Laser Diode Properties DVD ROM Wavelength 770 nm and 660 nm laser output 30 2 uW Modem V 90 K56flex compatible modem Infrared Supports 4 Mbps 1 1 Mbps and 115 Kbps IrDA Standard Drive Bay Supports floppy disk drive included Supports second rechargeable battery optional Expansion Capabilities Type II PC cards and Type III PC card Card Bus support Built in Capabilities Stereo speakers Touch pad Telecommunication Data and fax send receive Capabilities VAIO Notebook User Guide Model PCG F640 Connection Capabilities 2 USB ports i LINK Serial port Keyboard mouse USB and PS 2 style VGA monitor Parallel printer Phone line RJ 11 TV out Microphone Headphone Port replicator Infrared port Supplied Accessories Video cable Floppy disk drive Rechargeable battery AC adapter and power cord Weight saver Power Requirements 58 5 watts maximum 19 5V DC AC 100 240V Power Management Energy Star compliant Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Battery Lithium ion supports dual battery operation Dimensions 12 8 w x 1 9 h x 10 3 d 324 x 46 9 x 265 5mm Weight 6 7 165 3 1 kg with battery and weight saver 7 1 Ibs 3 2 kg with battery and floppy disk drive Operating Temperature 41 F to 95 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C per ho
53. line manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Using the DVD ROM Drive Notes on CD and DVD media Q 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 For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten 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 VAIO Notebook User Guide 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 The PC card slots can accommodate two Type 11 PC cards or one card These slots are compatible with Card Bus Use the lower slot for Type PC cards You do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC card To insert a PC card 1 Pull the PC card release button out from the computer and then push it in toward the computer This will extend the PC card slot protector PC card release lever AN SEAN SSN SSS Ne gt QNO SO S ROS
54. ll appear Please select to begin initial setup If you do not execute the initial setup you cannot use part of VAIO original hardware functions such as Jog Dial Power Management tool scroll function of touchpad and keyboard shortcut key function combined with the Fn key My notebook does not start Q 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 sure there is 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 on page 25 9 If you plugged the notebook into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q Ifyou 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 Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the notebook for at least one hour and then turn on the notebook Take the battery pack off the notebook unplug the power cord and plug it again then turn on the power VAIO Notebook User Guide My notebook starts but my system doesn t start properly Q When the internal ba
55. ll 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 formats the hard disk drive and 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 DVD ROM drive 2 Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 32 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 VAIO Notebook User Guide 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 compl
56. mage may result from failure to take these precautions 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 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 Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module VAIO Notebook User Guide Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory MB Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB 128 64 64 192 64 128 256 128 128 To remove 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 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 1 P
57. n 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 Q Direct sunlight Q Excessive dust Moisture or rain Q 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 18 F 10 C Q High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause malfunction 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 Leave 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
58. n 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 VAIO Notebook User Guide Prodigy Internet 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 Basic 2000 Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize 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 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 smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence Sound
59. n data loss in files that are currently open My notebook does not enter the power saving mode I selected Q Click Start point to Program point to Accessories point to System Tools and then click System Information The Help and Support window appears Click System Configuration Utility under the Tools menu VAIO Notebook User Guide 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 Hibernation feature is enabled is displayed If the message reads Hibernation feature is disabled click the Enable button 4 Click OK and restart your notebook My system enters System Idle mode when System Suspend mode has been selected If you are connecting an optical disc drive with a PC card disconnect it by stopping the PC card Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices that you are not currently using See To remove a PC card on page 50 for more information Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your notebook s Windows operating system The Power Management setting is not responding Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then changed before the notebook completely enters the
60. nermost track to 24X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is approximately 17 15X or 2936 kbytes s or 2576 kbytes s If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD ROM drive in your VAIO notebook Region code indicators such as 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 tt 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 Height measured at thickest point The thinnest height is 1 4 35 8 mm ttt i LINK is a trademark of Sony 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 Specifications are subject to change without notice VAIO Notebook User Guide Index A About Your Recovery CDs 94 AC adapter 21 25 AC power 25 adding hardware 59 memory 81 peripherals 59 printers 63 adjusting brightness 32 36 Alt key 34 Application Recovery CD 99 Applications key 34 attaching port replicator 70 B battery packs 21 26 charging 27 54 indicator lights 28 35 52 inserting 26 inserting
61. ng 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 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 EarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc 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 McAfee 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 About the Software on Your Notebook Media Bar Sony Electronics Media Bar software is yo
62. ny 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 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 VAIO Notebook User Guide 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 that 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
63. o plug the USB mouse into the USB connector See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and use Power Saving Modes 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 three distinct power saving modes System Idle System Suspend and System Hibernation When using battery power be aware that the computer automatically enters System Hibernation 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 System Idle Mode Use the System Idle mode when your computer is not in use for a brief period Selecting this option places your hard disk and video display in a low power state and the CPU clock and processor stop The power indicator light is umber in this mode To activate System Idle mode To activate System I
64. o the drive until it clicks into place ED Tp s pe 27 22 EE LL 0 EEZ Diskette 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 maybe lost ER Z Using the Disk Drive 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 RELEASE lever 3 Slide the drive out of the multipurpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver on page 56 To reinsert the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the computer 2 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See remove the second battery pack on page 54 VAIO Notebook User Guide 3 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 Floppy disk drive Using the DVD ROM Drive Using the DVD ROM Drive Your computer comes with a DVD ROM drive which plays both DVD and CD To insert disc 1 Turn on the computer 0 When th
65. of time the battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 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 Using a Second Battery Pack 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 Arrow 2 RELEASE lever 2 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 3 Reinsert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver on page 56 VAIO Notebook User Guide 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 remove the second battery pack on page 54 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 Insertin
66. ore information on installation and use To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook to a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone 1 Use the O symbol to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector 2 Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector 3 Use the symbol to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector 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 projector Projector to O Monitor RGB signal cable optional Audio cable optional See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use VAIO Notebook User Guide 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 in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for more information To Press Result Switch to an Fn F7 Toggles between the LCD the external display external connected to the Monitor connector or bo
67. otebook User Guide Troubleshooting the modem My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting Phone Line on page 62 for details Q Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Q Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Q 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 Q If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems Q Ifyou 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 t
68. 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 ER 0 0 0 05 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 Using a Second Battery Pack 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 26 20425 ZE Sy 2572 e e Battery pack Label 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 Slide the lever toward the front of the computer to lock the weight saver See also Using the Weight Saver on page 56 Using weight saver for second battery cover Battery pack Weight saver VAIO Notebook User Guide To charge the second battery pack 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 on page 27 for more information Charging the second battery Battery indicators Second battery pack optional Battery pack supplied To determine the amount
69. que vous installez ou modifiez les lignes t l phoniques vitez d utiliser le modem durant un orage lectrique 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 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 tentez pas de d sassembler le bo tier Adressez vous un agent de service qualifi Pour les 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 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 Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCG 934A Responsible Party Sony Hlectronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone 201 930 697
70. r 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 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 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 latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests VAIO Notebook User Guide 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 includi
71. r Software Questions 94 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 97 Contents Troubleshooting 101 SDECIIGATIONS RR 113 IUBE 117 VAIO Notebook User Guide Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony 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 Q page 113 Exceptional performance Your notebook includes a mobile Intel Pentium III processor featuring Intel SpeedStep and a V 90 compatible K56flex modem Portability Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power 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 Microsoft Windows operating system Your system includes Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Communications Access popular online services send e mail browse the Internet and use fax features DVD This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich mul
72. rared icon in the Windows Control Panel to enable disable infrared communication To enable infrared 1 Click Wireless Link icon in the Windows Control Panel Wireless link dialogue box displays 2 Select File Transfer Options Allow others to send files to your computer using infrared communications and or Display status while receiving files 3 Click OK 4 Infrared Monitor icon appears in the task tray open the monitor to verify that your computer has detected a nearby unit 5 Once another unit is detected your computer is ready to send receive data VAIO Notebook User Guide Infrared range ESS SSS XYZ S AS SK SX 55555 Infrared port approximately 15 degrees Notes on using the Infrared Port Ifthe devices are too far apart or too close together data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission The active area of infrared transmission extends about 39 inches 1 meter with a radius of approximately 15 degrees Q Covering the infrared ports with your hand or any other object will disrupt data transfer Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports Disable infrared communication when you are not using it to conserve battery life 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
73. ray 45 opening tray 43 using 43 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 108 DVD ROMs handling 47 E Eject button 43 45 ejecting battery packs 54 CD ROM DVD ROM discs E 45 weight saver 57 Energy Star 2 ergonomic considerations 17 Escape key 34 expansion memory configuration 82 external devices display 68 See also monitor speakers 36 74 F faxes laws governing 6 floppy disk drive 21 cable 21 disconnecting 41 troubleshooting 107 Fn key 34 combination commands 36 function keys 34 H handling 19 CD ROMs and DVD ROMs 47 handling the LCD screen 19 hard drives indicator light 35 installing additional 48 headphone connector 67 Help Index Mouseware 39 I i LINK 60 IEEE 1394 60 indicator lights 35 battery 28 35 52 Caps Lock 36 charge status 28 hard drive 35 Num Lock 36 Scroll Lock 36 infrared communication devices 51 other computers 51 infrared port 51 infrared transmission active distance 52 troubleshooting 52 input devices 5 Insert key 34 inserting battery pack 26 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 43 installation 18 installing hard drives 48 hardware 59 memory module 83 peripherals 59 interference 5 VAIO Notebook User Guide K keyboard 34 L LCD lock lever 31 selecting to display output 68 troubleshooting 105 LOD screen handling 19 lever LCD 31 weight saver release 55 lithium ion battery disposal 7 safety precautions 7 loading battery pack 26 M maintenance 19 memo
74. ret itera Roe 33 Using the Touchpad 38 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 40 Using the DVD ROM Drive 43 Using PC CARS a re 48 Using Infrared Communication Devices 5 Using a Second Battery Pack 52 Using the Weight Savet uuoscsnicer biete v oet eese ce 56 Using Smart Connect unes 58 VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting Peripheral Devices 59 Connecting an 1 LINK Device 60 Connecting a Phone Line esses 62 Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network 63 Connecting a Printer 63 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard 65 Connecting an External Display 66 AV DEVICES 69 Connecting the Port Replicator 70 Connecting External Speakers 74 Connecting an External Microphone 75 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 76 Power Saving Modes 77 Adding Memory 81 About the Software on Your Notebook 85 About Your Software 89 Pict reGiear seen o bagues dud 92 About Your Recovery CDs 94 For Answers to You
75. rint 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 See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen the Customizing Your VAIO Notebook manual for details on using Sony Notebook Setup Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode If this occurs follow these steps to reset the printer connection Q Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties Click the Device Manager tab O Select Refresh and then click OK The printer should function properly Lm VAIO Notebook User Guide Specifications Specifications Model PCG F640 Processor 650 MHz Intel Pentium with Intel SpeedStep Technology Hard Disk Drive 12 GB C D Partition Approximate 40 and 60 Standard 128 MB SDRAM expandable to 256 MB LCD Screen 13 3 XGA TFT L2 Cache Memory 256KB CPU Intergrated MPEG MPEGI and MPEG Digital Video supports full screen playback Graphics 3 D graphic accelerator with 8 MB Video RAM ATI 3D RAGE M Mobility M1 Sound Capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Diskette Drive Removable 3 5 1 44 MB DVD ROM Drive Reads CD data from 10 3X to 24X variable transfer rate Reads DVD data from 1 7X to 8X variab
76. ry module expansion 82 installing 83 removing 82 microphone connecting 75 connector 67 troubleshooting 111 modem laws governing 6 troubleshooting 110 monitor connecting 66 connector 67 selecting 68 switching among 37 mouse troubleshooting 105 Mouse Properties screen 39 Mouseware accessing help 39 features 39 MovieShaker instructions 89 multimedia computer display 67 multiple phone lines 62 N navigation keys 34 network connecting 48 connector 70 port replicator 70 Notebook Computer 21 Num Lock indicator light 36 O opening DVD ROM drive tray 43 operator keys 34 output devices 5 adding 63 E party phone lines 62 PBX 62 PC card inserting 48 release button 48 slot protector 48 slots 48 troubleshooting 108 phone cable 21 connecting line 62 jack 62 laws governing 6 port replicator connecting 70 disconnecting 73 lever 73 network 70 power 35 cord 25 switch 31 power saving modes 77 System Hibernation 37 78 System Idle 77 System Suspend 78 Video Standby 37 power source 25 power sources 26 connecting 25 Print Screen key 34 printer connecting 63 Index connector 63 port 63 Printer connector 63 projector 67 R radio interference 5 rechargeable battery packs 25 26 recharging battery packs 27 Recovery CD 99 regulatory information 5 removing battery packs 29 floppy disk drive 41 memory module 82 replacing battery packs 52 restoring data 99 S Scroll Lock
77. s OK Click Update in the System Properties window Double click Disk Drive and confirm that GENERIC NEC FLOPPY DISK is shown My CD DVD or CD RW drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Q Make sure the optical drive is inserted correctly into the multipurpose drive bay Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions 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 If you see video but can not hear audio check all of the following Q Check that your DVD ROM drive does not have the mute setting enabled Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook VAIO Notebook User Guide Click Start gt Control Panel gt System gt Device Manager Check that the correct drivers are installed properly 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 If aregion code warning appears when you try to use your DVD ROM drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD ROM drive Check the region
78. se the symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector Connecting speakers to Headphone connector Speaker cable supplied with speakers Headphone 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 an external microphone Q Use the to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector Connecting a microphone to microphone connector Microphone optional to Microphone n See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on installation and use VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You can connect a USB device to your computer To connect a USB device Q Use the Y symbol to locate the USB connector 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 the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMSI series with this computer The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer Therefore you only need t
79. site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Windows Me 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 WinFax Basic Edition Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 798 0850 fax 800 554 4403 in North America 541 984 2490 outside North America Sony Service Center 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 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities 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 may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 98 The System Recovery CD contains backup copy of a
80. start your computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time f you are still unable to shut down the computer you can press the power button and hold it for four seconds This operation may result in data loss ER J J 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 PES keys Print Screen key Function keys Escape Key cf Insert Delete Pause Break ini Enter Page Down Caps Lock 4 Shift Shift key Ctrl key Applications key Fn key Alt key Navigation keys Windows key Numeric keypad area Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen area Navigation keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Correction keys VAIO Notebook User Guide Key Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Operator keys Windows key Applications
81. t currently using 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 Answers to Your Software Questions on page 94 When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive appears and the software does not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up I 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 I can not use the DVgate software If your notebook is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile My voice related software does not work properly Disable echo function of the microphone by taking the following steps 1 Click Start point to Settings and then point to Control Panel 2 Click Yamaha DS XG 3 Click the Echo tab and remove the checkmark Click OK Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support VAIO N
82. th the display LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display rs Only external display 2 AV Devices AV Devices 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 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 AC Ee 4 To audio input 44 Power cord Audio cable not supplied To video input Video cable supplied 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 Eject your DVD from your computer 2 Once the DVD is ejected toggle between your LCD and your TV with the combination Fn F8 Your image displays now on both LCD and TV Re insert your DVD to launch you DVD software VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting the Port Replicator Your notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator PCGA PRF1A Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer Port replicator
83. timedia computing experience DVD ROM drives play both DVD ROM and CD ROM discs Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and gov ernment regulations VAIO Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box unit Power cord AC adapter SEN SSSR lt SS Video cable Rechargeable Weight saver battery pack Removable floppy disk drive is in the multipurpose bay Manuals Q VAIO User Guide Contains information on setting up your notebook supplementary updates and software information This manual describes the features and specifications of your notebook the applications included with your system how to contact software vendors and solve common problems Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition 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 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 Application Recovery CD s Allows you to reinstall individual applications or device dri
84. to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default configuration now appears El Oo A w 5 0 Troubleshooting 7 Select Yes then press Enter 8 Use the directional arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 9 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 Itis 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 If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete If the previous step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds This turns off the power If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD and restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your notebook n Pressing Cirl Alt Delete or turning off the notebook with the power switch may result i
85. ttery indicator lights Battery indicators Secondary battery pack optional Battery pack supplied Battery Indicator Meaning 1 Indicates the status the battery pack the battery bay on the left side of the computer 24 Indicates the status the battery pack in the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer Indicator Light Meaning Status On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off 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 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 in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Q When the battery power is running low both the battery and power indicators blink Q 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 See Power Saving Modes on page 77 for information on installing and charging a battery pack in the multipurpos
86. ull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 2 Pull the memory module in The memory module is released the direction of the arrow 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 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 4 1 Slide the memory module into the slot 2 Press the module into place until it clicks Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay To view the amount of memory 1 2 Restart the computer Click the Start button on the Windows status bar point to VAIO option and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears Click the About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory is not shown repeat steps 1 through 4 in To install a memory module About the Software 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 an overview of the activities you can perform with your software titles For support information see For Answers to Your Software Questions on page 94 Adobe Acrobat Reade
87. ur Operating Humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 95 F 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 84 F 29 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C per hour EJ 3 O1 Specifications Model PCG F640 Storage Humidity 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 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance 1 The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power t 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 Data on a CD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 10 3X at the innermost track to 24 at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 17 2X or 2580 kbytes s Data on a DVD is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 1 7X at the innermost track to 4X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1392 kbytes s The average data transfer standard is approximately 2 85X or 3823 kbytes s A DVD ROM drive reads data on a CD at a variable transfer rate ranging from 10 3X at the in
88. ur 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 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 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 first class file format 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 Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Netscape Communicator is a
89. urned off press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers You can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial control If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 and then press or to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial control to control the volume Ifnothing is displayed when you press Fn F3 or Fn F4 AP3 Troubleshooting 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 on page 75 for details Troubleshooting the printer I cannot print The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot p
90. vers if they become corrupted or erased Other Setting up your VAIO Notebook poster Packet containing special product offers VAIO Notebook User Guide Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in 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 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 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 VAIO Notebook User Guide Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper positio
91. wer 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 gt 11 AC adapter supplied Power cord supplied Notes on the AC Adapter Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a copy machine or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm 9 Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Q To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself 9 Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time Q When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet 9 Use only the AC adapter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter VAIO Notebook User Guide Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as source of power The second battery pack inserts into the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer See Power Saving Modes on page 77 Additional battery packs are avai

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