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Sony PCG-C1XS User's Manual

1. 6 1 OTION EYE camera 9 Caps Lock indicator 2 icrophone 10 Scroll Lock indicator 3 LCD screen 11 Power button 4 Keyboard 12 CAPTURE button 5 Pointing device 13 Power indicator 6 Speakers 14 Battery indicator 7 Left Center Right button 15 Hard disk drive indicator 8 um Lock indicator 16 nformation indicator 6 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Left ER S ms ER ES ESS S a SSS e i LINK port S400 2 PC card slot 3 Ventilation duct aaa 3 There is a ventilation duct located near the PC card slot Do not cover the ventilation duct when your computer is on Locating the Controls and Connectors EX Right 1 Infrared port 5 amp DC In page 8 2 Q Headphone connector 6 Mini VGA TV Out Connector page 47 3 N Microphone connector 7 Jog Dial Control page 26 4 Y USB connector 8 Modem Jack Bottom Reset switch 2 Battery lock lever page 9 3 Battery release lever page 12 4 Battery connector page 10 EJ VAIO C1 PictureBook
2. Computer User Guide Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC Adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Notebook computer AC adapter supplied Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from the main power source unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the electrical outlet is easily accessible Connecting a Power Source EX Using Battery Power You can use a battery pack as a source of power The PCGA BP51A 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 You can also purchase the high capacity PCGA BP52 BP54 battery pack as a separate option To insert the battery pack 1 Make sure the Lock lever on the bottom of the computer is in the release position Lock lever 2 Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the notches and tabs on the back of the computer Slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place Grooves 3 Slide the Lock lever into the lock position 10 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide To charge the battery pack Connect the AC adap
3. All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices 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 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 fac
4. C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Registering Your Computer You can take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony Q Extended Limited Warranty Protect your investment Extend your Warranty nine months for a total of 12 months from the original date of purchase when you register your computer Q Express service Provides a fast and direct return of your VAIO Notebook to Sony for service of your computer If you have not already registered follow these steps to use your computer s online registration service You may also sign up for Internet access with a Sony preferred Internet Service Provider 3 You must connect a phone line not supplied before using any online services including the online registration service See Connecting a Phone Line on page 44 1 Click the Registration icon on the VAIO desktop 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Press the Tab key to move from box to box 3 Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone number Certain restrictions apply Using the Keyboard 17 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s
5. Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Disconnect the CD ROM drive and disconnect the power to the drive for at least one hour Q Make sure the CD ROM drive is properly connected See To connect a CD ROM drive on page 56 Q Clean the CD ROM Q Check the speaker volume When I press Fn F3 nothing happens Use the following procedure to enable sound Click Start select Settings and click Control Panel Click the System icon Click the Device Manager tab Click Sound video and game controllers Double click Yamaha DS XG PCI Audio CODEC WDM Uncheck the Disable in this hardware profile box Click OK The sound is now enabled ANDO MO B NN My microphone doesn t work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector For details see Connecting an External Microphone on page 61 When I click an application icon a message appears such as You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM drive and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Q The diskette is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Q Check that the diskette is properly
6. Reinstall the software using the Application Recovery CD About the MOTION EYE Camera There is a vertical line when shooting a bright subject with a dark background using MOTION EYE camera This is a phenomenon called smear resulting from the inherent limits of this technology This is not a malfunction The image in the view finder of Smart Capture is rough If you are shooting a subject in rapid movement there may be a gap However this is not a malfunction There are picture gaps and sound gaps when importing video images Gaps may occur based on the effect settings in the Smart Capture software See the on line help of the Smart Capture software for details Troubleshooting 71 The MOTION EYE camera does not show any images Q Check to see if you are using any other applications which use the MOTION EYE camera If any of these applications are running close them Q Check the screen resolution and the color palette settings These settings use video memory Selecting lower settings releases video memory Q Open the Camera Control utility by selecting Start Control Panel and then clicking MOTION EYE camera In the window that displays select the Default button Q If the MOTION EYE camera still does not show any images restart your computer The message Failed to record to DV deck appears If this message appears while you are recording images to a digital video device using DVgate Motion close all o
7. Replace and press any key when ready appears and the computer does not start Remove the diskette from the floppy disk drive by pressing the Eject button and then press any key My LCD does not display anything Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on Q Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged Q The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the display Q The video output may be directed to an external display Press Fn F7 until video output appears on the LCD The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual supplied with your display for more information 66 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide The video image on my screen is too dark If an external display is connected to the Monitor connector disconnect the display The pointer moves across the screen on its own This is called a drift and is not a malfunction The pointer stabilizes if you do not touch the pointing device for a few seconds When I press the pointing device without pressing the left button it clicks Check that you have not selected the press select function See Changing the Pointing Device settings in the online document Customizing Your VAIO C1 PictureB
8. When this box is checked your notebook computer s settings are correct for playing an audio CD in the PCGA CD5 CD ROM drive To connect a CD ROM drive 3 You can connect a PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive PCGA CDRW51 CD RW drive while the computer is on unless you want to use the System and Application Recovery CDs Turn off your computer before using the System and Application Recovery CDs 1 Remove the PC card slot protector from the PC card slot See Using PC Cards on page 35 for details 2 Remove the PC card from the bottom side of the CD drive Connecting a CD Drive EA 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up See Using PC Cards on page 35 for details 5 A protective cover is attached to the lens of the CD ROM drive at the factory Before using the CD ROM drive remove the protective cover To insert a CD ROM 1 Push the Open button in the direction of the arrow to open the CD ROM drive lid Open button VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide 2 Place the CD ROM in the tray with the label side facing up Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place 3 Be sure to seat the CD ROM firmly over the CD ROM drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your CD ROM drive and you may not be able to open the CD ROM drive lid 3 Gently slide the tray back into place Press here to close tray Power Busy indicator Connecting
9. il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie de ce mat riel est 0 1 Contents Welcome eriseeria e EE EE E ERDER 1 FAT cicsciccaavacceldonieics Entrees neds nee 1 Unpacking Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer 2 Manual 2 sete ceo vsoxe D tte es 2 Software CDS nn naine nine 3 Recovery CDS sssssnesessenes ernensseencnsresesesssenss 3 ONO E EP I 3 Setting Up Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer 5 Locating the Controls and Connectors s ss ns 5 PROM PAER E EE ss sit eus lEsss 5 Ea E E E 6 Rishi aeann tea etd e E csc dee ee 7 BOTTOM screen nn nee den ane ann 7 Connecting a Power SDHC sn mienne 8 Using th AC Adapter sssrinin iiia 8 Using Battery POWER tn nude milite 9 Conserving Battery POWER nant 13 Opening the PowerPanel ss 13 Displaying the PowerPanel Toolbar ccccesesesceceeeeseseeneteeens 13 Starting Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer 0 14 Shutting Down Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Comp
10. 476 6972 Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase 64 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support When you reconnect devices be sure to turn off the computer as described in Shutting Down Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer on page 15 Turning off the computer using other methods may result in data loss My computer won t start Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on D Check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged E Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Q Confirm that the AC adapter and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting Peripheral Devices on page 43 Oo If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness control is adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the c
11. Explorer 19 Find window 19 help 19 key 18 key combinations 19 Start button 15 taskbar 15 66
12. LINK DEVIS an au done 59 Connecting External Speakers rise nissan 60 Connecting an External Microphone 61 Contents xi Getting Mel nent a a EA EE 62 Troubleshooting Re na ae 64 Power Management 71 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 72 Using the System Recovery CD s 72 Using the Application Recovery CD s 74 Hard Drive Partitions assistant 75 SCI CAEN ONS ronde nn ua une 76 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer with integrated digital camera Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Features 3 For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO C1 PictureBook see page 76 Q Exceptional performance Your computer includes a fast Intel processor Q Portability The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Q Sony audio and video quality A high resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Q Windows 98 Second Edition Your system includes one of the latest operating systems from Microsoft Q Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mail browse the Internet and use the dialing and fax features 2 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Unpacking Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Comput
13. all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the computer you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you three options Q Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk Q Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software Q Operating System Only restores the Windows 98 operating system the computer utility programs and the device drivers that shipped with your computer If you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option your hard disk will be formatted which 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 choose the Full Restore without Format option you may need to reinstall 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 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 73 To use the System Recovery CD 3 The optional PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive must be connected to the computer to use the System Recovery CD 1 Insert the Sony System Recov
14. but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Escape Key Function keys Print Screen key Correction keys Shift key 253 cl Fn a at Ctrl key J Numeric keypad area Alt key Applications key Fn key Navigation keys Windows 98 key Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator area Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen the four arrow keys which also function as the Home End Page Up and Page Down keys Correction keys The Insert Backspace and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to 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 ET VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Key Description Escape key The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Window
15. inserted into the floppy disk drive 68 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide My speaker has no sound Q The built in speaker is turned off Press Fn F3 to turn on the speaker Q The speaker volume is turned to the minimum Press Fn F4 and then press or to increase the volume Q If your computer is powered by the battery check that the battery is connected properly and that it is charged Q If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Q Check the volume controls in Windows 98 Q If you have connected a headphone or an audio cable to the Headphone connector disconnect the cable My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line on page 44 for details D Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone oO Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct D Check that the software you are using is compatible with the computer modem All preinstalled programs are compatible Call the software publisher My modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses K56flex technology V 90 Many factors 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 o
16. 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 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 i LINK Jog Dial Motion Eye VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Windows and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 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 VAIO PCG C1XS PictureBook Computer Record the serial number in the
17. space provided here Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCG C1XS Serial Number Safety Information WARNING LJ To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture LI To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Li 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 LJ 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 LI Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm _ Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak LJ A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible For CD ROM The use of optical instruments with the CD ROM drive will increase eye hazard L utilisation d instruments optiques avec cet appreil augmente le risque de blessures aux yeux For DVD ROM As the laser beam used in the DVD ROM drive is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Comme le faisceau laser utilis par ce lecteur DVD ROM est dangereux pour les yeux ne tentez pas de d monte
18. up to date information on using your computer and software support information The User Guide this manual contains information on how to get the most from your computer find help and solve common problems It also contains product specifications The electronic document contains additional information on customizing your computer You can access this guide from the Windows Start menu by selecting Programs VAIO Documentation Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access the online help files from the Help menu in the specific application A printed manual is available for some applications Provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http www sony com pcsupport 62 ns 63 6 Sony This service provides you with answers to commonly Fax on Demand asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or your fax software 7 Calling Sony You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Customer Support Support Representative without using your computer by calling 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888
19. your computer My PC card is not working Q Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows 98 Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using The game images or video images are not clear Right click the application bar of the PowerPanel software right click CPU Speed and select OS Controlled See the online help of the PowerPanel help file for details There is a vertical line when shooting a bright subject with a dark background using the camera This is a phenomenon called smear This is not a malfunction The image in the viewfinder of Smart Capture is grainy Q If you are shooting an image of minimum size such as 40 x 30 the image may appear grainy Q If you are shooting a subject that is moving rapidly there may be a gap This is not a malfunction EX VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide The images imported with the MOTION EYE camera are not clear Q Shooting under fluorescent light may result in reflections Q Red or green interference may occur if the imported images include dark parts Q Check that the lens of the MOTION EYE camera is clean Q Use the focus ring for focus adjustment cannot record using Smart Capture Smart Write or Smart Label 1 Double click dl in the task tray 2 Point to Display Select and select Recording 3 Remove the check from the Mute check box in Microphone if the box is selected Smart Write and Smart Label do not start
20. your computer automatically and start the selected application or document and if the document you select is a script file you can execute a complex task such as connecting to the Internet and downloading your e mail to your computer by simply pressing the Jog Dial control SPSS LEZ LEFT ZE FSS OSS LIKE f SR LOS Jog Dial control The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode VAIO Action Setup 25 Launcher mode The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active When an arrow is displayed next to an item in the Jog Dial control window you can display a submenu of that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial control button Club Y Folde 0 ser Online Manual VATO cat Guide mode The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active Depending on the software you are using you can select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial control Some Sony software applications have two modes in List View Simple Menu and Full Menu You can switch the mode by pressing the shift key while turning the Jog Dial control Jog Dial Laun Menu bar 26 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Using the Jog Dial Control This section explains how to use
21. Power Management function For details refer to page 41 Opening the PowerPanel The PowerPanel software supplied with the notebook computer allows you to make power conservation settings to suit your usage requirements When you start the notebook the PowerPanel H icon appears in the taskbar at the bottom of the display screen factory default setting It is operated with the Jog Dial control Displaying the PowerPanel Toolbar To display the PowerPanel toolbar right click the taskbar and select Toolbars from the pop up menu Then click PowerPanel and the PowerPanel toolbar appears in the taskbar When you point to a button a tool tip appears showing the function of the button You can display the PowerPanel toolbar on the right of the screen by dragging it to the right VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Starting Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer 1 Lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly Do not grasp the camera lens when opening the cover as this may damage the unit Camera 2 Turn the built in camera towards you before closing the cover Do not turn the built in camera while the cover is closed Press the power button until the green power indicator light turns on Power button Power indicator SS 5 If you push the power button for more than four seconds the computer turns off If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To decrease t
22. Processor 12 GB 410 000 pixels effective 380 000 pixels 1 6 inch 410 000 pixel CCD 2 elements in 2 groups f 2 8 mm F 2 8 Auto Indoor Outdoor Hold Auto 1400 Hold YUY2 RGB 24 bit 40 x 30 80 x 60 160 x 120 Motion JPEG 320 x 240 640 x 480 30 frames second maximum overlay 30 frames second maximum 320x240 motion JPEG 15 frames second maximum 640x480 motion JPEG 64 MB SDRAM expandable to 128 MB 8 9 XWIDE Active Matrix XGA TFT 1024 x 480 128 KB MPEG Digital Video supports full screen playback 128 bit accelerator with 2 5 MB Video RAM 16 bit CD quality stereo sound External 3 5 1 44 MB USB K56flex and V 90 compatible data fax modem Supports 4 Mbps 1 1 Mbps and 115 kbps IrDA standard One PCMCIA type II card and card bus support Mono microphone Stereo Speaker MOTION EYE camera Pointing device Jog Dial control Jog Dial control and capture Fax send receive Specifications 77 Model Connection Capabilities Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty PCG C1XS Phone line RJ 11 USB port Stereo headphone MEGA BASS support Microphone in VGA monitor i LINK USB Floppy disk drive Rechargeable battery AC adapter Display adapter Pointing device spare caps dee limited express service Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration 90 day parts labor standard Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration Po
23. SONY VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide PCG C1XS LED 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 without
24. an i LINK device 59 Connecting an i LINK device The VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer includes an i LINK IEEE 1394 connector which you can use to connect to an i LINK enabled digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder E Q Plug one end of an i LINK cable into the 5400 amp connector on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out connector on the digital video camera recorder e to S400 B to DV In Out Digital video camera recorder i LINK cable not supplied The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are compatible See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use The i LINK connector does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with your computer The C1 PictureBook 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 60 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Connecting External Speakers You
25. bject to change without notice This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency 78 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Index A AC adapter 8 AC power 8 accessing online support 16 adding hardware 43 peripherals 43 printers 46 adjusting brightness 21 Alt key 18 Application Recovery CDs 74 Applications key 18 B battery pack 9 charging 10 indicator light status 10 indicator lights 10 inserting 9 loading 9 power status 10 rechargeable 8 removing 12 brightness adjusting 14 21 built in speaker 21 volume 21 buttons Open 57 Start Windows 98 15 C cameras digital video recorder 59 canceling commands 18 Caps Lock indicator light 20 CD ROM drive closing lid 58 connecting 35 56 opening lid 57 troubleshooting 67 using 56 charge status indicator light 10 charging battery pack 10 choosing power source 9 coin operated telephones 45 computer lithium ion battery vi setting up 5 starting 14 troubleshooting 64 69 connecting CD ROM drive 35 56 coin operated telephones 45 digital video recorder 59 external keyboard 55 external mouse 55 floppy disk drive 33 monitor 47 multiple phone lines 45 network 35 parallel devices 46 party phone lines 45 PBX 45 phone line 44 power source 8 printer 46 projector 48 connectors DC In 8 external speakers 7 79 EJ VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide infrared 39 parallel 46 printer 46 corre
26. can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers Q Use the Q symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector 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 speaker s magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes See the manual supplied with your speakers for more information on installation and use Connecting an External Microphone GI 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 To connect an external microphone Use the to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector See the manual supplied with your microphone for more information on installation and use Getting Help Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence 1 Read Me First VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Customizing Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software Knowledge Database Contains Frequently Asked Questions the most
27. can use the computer with either of the following Q Computer display monitor page 47 Projector page 48 TV page 49 To connect a computer display Q Use the O symbol to locate the mini VGA TV Out connector Connect the supplied adapter to the mini VGA TV Out connector then plug the display cable into the adapter Q If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Display adapter supplied 5 See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use 48 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide To connect a projector You can use a projector as an external display such as the Sony LCD Projector You can connect a projector using the supplied Display adapter 1 Plug the VGA adapter into the computer s mini VGA TV Out connector and the display signal cable to the VGA Out connector of the Display adapter 2 Use the Q symbol to locate the Earphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector Computer Ls LE LES TZ LEFT LEE SF SS FFF 22Z Projector Audio cable 2 sold separately c5 Display adapter supplied RGB signal cable See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use You may not be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together dep
28. ction keys 17 18 Ctrl key 18 cursor movement keys 17 customer assistance support options 62 D DC In 8 digital still camera 39 digital video camera 59 diskettes ejecting 34 inserting into drive 33 troubleshooting 67 disposal of lithium ion battery vi drives 56 CD ROM 56 floppy disk 33 DV In Out 59 E Eject button 34 ejecting diskettes 34 electronic documentation 62 Energy Star ii Escape key 18 Express Service technical support 16 external devices display See also monitor keyboard 55 mouse 55 F faxes laws governing v floppy disk drive connecting 33 disconnecting 34 troubleshooting 67 Fn key 18 combination commands 21 function keys 17 18 H headphone connector 48 help 62 l i LINK 59 IEEE 1394 59 indicator lights battery 10 Caps Lock 20 charge status 10 Num Lock 20 Scroll Lock 5 20 infrared communication devices 39 other computers 39 infrared port 39 infrared transmission active distance 40 troubleshooting 40 input devices iv Insert key 17 18 inserting battery pack 9 diskettes into drive 33 installing hardware 43 memory 35 peripherals 43 interference iv K keyboard 17 19 21 connecting 55 L LCD troubleshooting 65 Limited Warranty 16 lithium ion battery disposal vi safety precautions vi loading Index EI battery pack 9 M memory module installing 35 microphone 5 modem laws governing v troubleshooting 68 monitor connecting 47 switching among 21 mouse connect
29. d off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate System Hibernation mode Press Fn F12 You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by 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 push the power button and hold it for more than four seconds Q Time to return to normal mode System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation Q Power consumption System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation 42 Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals Phone line page 44 Printer page 46 External display page 47 External USB mouse page 55 CD ROM drive page 56 Digital video camera recorder page 59 OO eo 43 44 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line not supplied to take advantage of online services and the Internet 2 In order to register your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer or register your software online you must connect to a phone line You must register your computer to receive the extended warranty Open the phone line jack cover The cover opens only to a 45 degree angle Use care w
30. d select the Enable infrared communication checkbox on the Options tab You can disable infrared communication when you are not using it to conserve battery life Use the Infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel to enable and disable infrared communication Do not use the icon in the taskbar 40 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide When you transfer files directly from devices other than the internal hard disk drive from a CD ROM drive or hard disk drive on a network set the System Suspend and System Hibernation timers to Off Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if the infrared device is detected If the two devices are too far apart or too close together data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other objects Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication device for more information on installation and use The active area of infrared transmission extends about 39 3 inches 1m with a radius of approximately 15 degrees LS LES LE LP FSS SEES ZZ SESS SSD j Infrared port Approximately 15 degrees Using Power Saving Modes EI Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your co
31. e prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you want to restore Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 75 Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer s DVgate Motion software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions The C drive partition is approximately 8 GB and the D drive partition is 4 GB DVgate Motion saves files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum performance of DVgate Motion you should defragment your D partition regularly See the DVgate Motion online help for more information 76 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Specifications Model Processor Hard Disk Drive Integrated Camera Image Device Lens White Balance Shutter Speed Video Capture Format Size Display Frames Capture Frames Standard RAM LCD Screen L2 Cache Memory MPEG Graphics Sound Capabilities Diskette Drive Modem Infrared Expansion Capabilities Built in Capabilities Special Buttons Telecommunications Capabilities PCG C1XS 400 MHz Mobile Intel Pentium II
32. ection of the arrow Press to position the window in the center of the screen Connecting an External USB Mouse 55 Connecting an External USB Mouse You can connect an external USB mouse PCGA UMS1 optional to your computer To connect an external mouse Plug the mouse cable into the USB connector PCGA UMS1 driver has already been installed USB Mouse USB Connector A serial mouse or PS 2 mouse is not compatible with the VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer See the manual that came with your mouse for more information on installation and use 56 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Connecting a CD Drive You can use the optional PCGA CD51 CD ROM or PCGA CDRW51 CD RW drive with your notebook If you use either optional drive when your computer is running on battery power the battery life will be shorter The drive draws power from the computer through a PC card Procedures for connecting the CD drive may vary depending on the CD drive See the manual that came with your CD drive for more information on use To play an audio CD in the optional PCGA CD5 CD ROM drive with your notebook your computer s settings must be set properly You can check the settings as follows 1 Click the Start button select Settings and click Control Panel 2 Click the Multimedia icon 3 Click the CD music tab and make sure the Enable digital CD audio for this CD ROM device box is checked
33. ending on the types of computer display and projector used Connect the AC adapter after you finish connecting all other peripherals Turn on all the peripherals before you turn on the computer Connecting an External Display 49 To connect a TV Use the supplied display adapter to connect your TV monitor to the computer 1 Plug the supplied display adapter into the computer s mini VGA TV Out connector and the video cable to the TV Out connector of the display adapter 2 Plug the other end of the video cable to the Video In connector of the TV J Computer Display adapter supplied Video cable 3 Your computer s TV output is compatible to NTSC only EJ VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Selecting a Display This notebook computer uses the NeoMagic video controller You can select which display is used when the computer is connected to an external display 1 Click the Start button select Settings and then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 2 Click Display Display Properties appears 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Click the Advanced button NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV XL Properties appears 5 Click the NeoMagic tab The NeoMagic settings appear NeoMagic MagicMedia256A Properties xi General Adapter Monitor Performance Color Management NeoMagic A 4 11 01 5211 T2 11 02 Internal Display External Display M LCD D Evpensi
34. er Remove the following hardware items from the box Main unit Rechargeable battery pack AC adapter Power cord Manuals Q The VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide this manual contains information on how to get the most from your computer find help and solve common problems It also includes product specifications Q Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions the most up to date information on using your computer and software information Q The Consumer Information Guide contains ergonomic considerations and your computer s limited warranty statement Q The Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Unpacking Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer EJ Software CDs a Microsoft Word 2000 Recovery CDs Q System Recovery CD s Q Application Recovery CD s To use these recovery CDs you need to purchase the PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive Other Q Setting up your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer poster Q Packet containing special product offers Setting Up Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices such as the pointing device and floppy disk drive Locating the Controls and Connectors Front FSG TT
35. ery CD 74 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allow 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 Recovery CD s on page 72 3 You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CDs The application will not run from DOS If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CDs contact Sony Customer Support Some applications on the Application Recovery CDs must be decompressed before the installation process begins Your screen does not change while the files are decompressed The time to decompress an application varies and may be as long as 30 minutes To use the Application Recovery CD s Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the first Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process 3 You may b
36. ery CD in the CD ROM drive 2 Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer on page 15 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer 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 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 between 30 to 60 minutes to complete If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Slide the power switch forward and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 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 and then press the Enter key 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 and then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recov
37. ess the pointing device in a direction to place the pointer on an item or object While holding the left button press the pointing device then release it at the desired point Scroll Press the pointing device while pressing the center button 3 The scroll function is available only with applications that support a scroll pointing device feature Pushing the pointing device too hard may damage it Using the Pointing Device 23 To replace the pointing device cover You can take off the pointing device cover and replace it with the additional cover supplied with your computer t G Pointing device cover supplied 1 2 Make sure the cover is tightly secured to prevent damage to the screen when you close the computer 24 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Jog Dial control and i LINK interface An overview of each of these functions is provided in the next few pages For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup right click the Jog Dial control icon B or D in the task tray and click Help Topics Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial on the right side of the unit The Jog Dial control enables you to open an application folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial control In addition when you press the Jog Dial control you can turn on
38. he brightness press Fn F5 and then the down or left arrow key To increase the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key Shutting Down Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer 15 Shutting Down Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer Using the Windows Start Button 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box Shut Down Windows x T What do you want the computer to do if Stand bi 0 Restart C Restart in MS DOS mode Corcel te 3 Select Shut down Click OK Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer 7 To close the cover make sure the tabs on both sides of the display panel click into place in the grooves If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time and click Shut Down If you are unable to shut down the computer in this way you can push the power button and hold it for four seconds This operation may result in loss of any unsaved data During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode See Using Power Saving Modes on page 41 16 VAIO
39. he left or the right The level settings increase as the slider is moved to the right and decrease as it is moved to the left Features Description Brightness Adjust the brightness Contrast Adjust the contrast of the light part and the dark part Color Adjust the coloring Hue Adjust the hue of the color Sharpness Adjust the sharpness EJ VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide 4 Click Mode tab and click the item you want to set Features Description Field Frame Set according to the movement of subjects 1 Field Suitable for moving subjects 1 Frame interpolation The middle mode between the Field mode and Frame mode Q Frame Suitable for still subjects White balance Adjust the colors to be more natural Auto Adjust automatically to natural colors Indoor Suitable for indoor capturing Outdoor Suitable for outdoor capturing Hold Suspend the proximate settings of the white balance so that settings do not change automatically O C OG Shutter speed Set the shutter speed 1 Auto Adjust the shutter speed automatically 4 1400 shutter Set the shutter speed 400 seconds This speed is suitable for capturing images under fluorescent light O Hold Suspend the proximate settings of the shutter speed so that settings do not change automatically The appropriate mode will vary depending on the situation or subject Switching between outdoor and indoor environments while setting the White Balance t
40. hen opening the phone jack cover Opening it beyond a 45 degree angle may result in damage to the unit Phone line jack cover 2 Plug one end of the phone cable into the jack on the inside of the phone line jack cover Make sure you insert the phone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place Connecting a Phone Line 45 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack Phone cable not supplied 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 might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem 46 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Connecting a Printer You can connect a printer that is compatible with Windows 98 to your computer To connect a printer Plug the optional USB printer cable into the USB connector on your computer and the parallel port on your printer USB connector USB Printer cable optional See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use To use a printer To use a printer first install the driver software that came with your printer Connecting an External Display 47 Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer For example you
41. ilities 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 please contact 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 or write to the Sony Customer Information Center One Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 for repair and or warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved 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 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 transm
42. ing 55 multiple phone lines 45 N navigation keys 17 network connecting 35 Num Lock indicator light 20 numeric keypad area 17 O online help 62 Open button 57 opening CD ROM drive lid 57 operator keys 18 output devices iv adding 46 P parallel port 46 party phone lines 45 PBX 45 PC card inserting 35 removing 37 slots 35 troubleshooting 69 Type II 35 phone connecting line 44 jack 44 laws governing v power saving modes 41 System Hibernation 21 42 System Suspend 21 41 Video Standby 21 power sources 9 connecting 8 Print Screen key 18 printer connecting 46 port 46 projector 48 R radio interference iv rechargeable battery pack 8 9 recharging battery pack 10 Recovery CDs 74 registering your computer 16 removing battery pack 12 diskettes 34 floppy disk drive 34 restoring data 74 S Scroll Lock 5 indicator light 20 selecting power source 9 Shift key 18 Shut Down Windows dialog box 15 Sony Fax on Demand service 63 speakers connectors 7 troubleshooting 68 Start button 15 starting computer 14 startup problems 15 switching display 21 monitor 21 System Hibernation mode 21 42 82 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide System Suspend mode 21 41 T technical support support options 62 troubleshooting 64 69 startup 15 64 turning on computer 14 TV interference iv V VAIO Action Setup 24 video camera 59 Video Standby mode 21 W warranty 16 Windows 98 Control Panel 40
43. ion 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 a 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 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
44. 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 12 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide To remove the battery pack Turn off the computer 2 Slide the release levers to the un ock position and slide the battery away from the computer Battery release lever Battery release lever 3 You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System Suspend mode To insert the optional high capacity battery pack PCGA BP54 Insert the battery pack with the VAIO logo side facing down See the manual that came with the battery pack for more information Conserving Battery Power E 3 Conserving Battery Power When using the notebook computer with a battery the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power
45. is is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu A Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu A M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift A M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size A R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn A Insert Displays the Properties window This is the equivalent of double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel 20 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Indicators Indicator Power Battery gt Hard disk g Information ch Light Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Function Power on lights green System Idle mode lights amber System Suspend mode flashes amber Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer Lights when data is 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 Turns on when the Timer is set Turns off when the Timer is not set or the Timer setting is inactive such as when the computer s power is off or in System Hibernation mode Depending on the VAIO Action Setup Settings the Information indicator lights up when you receive or retrieve e mail For details see the VAIO Action Setup help files On Turn
46. itted 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 K1A ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center 5 In 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 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommag es Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufac
47. lot with the front label facing up Gently push the card into the slot until it is fixed into the connector the release button comes out PC card Eq VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide 2 Pull the release button then push it down toward the slot Do not force a card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on its use Using PC Cards EA To remove a PC card 5 Follow the procedure below when you remove the PC card while your computer is on Failure to follow this procedure may result in a malfunction When removing the card while your computer is off skip steps 1 through 4 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click PC card Click the name of your PC card from the list that displays PC Card PCMCIA Properties BE Socket Status Global Settings To remove a PC card select it from the list and then click Stop Empty Socket 1 Stop IV Show control on taskbar I Display warming if card is removed before it is stopped 4 Click the Stop button and then OK D Push the release button 6 Gently grasp the card and pull it out EJ VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Using Smart Connect With Smart Connect you can copy edit or delete files on anothe
48. mer 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 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 devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 1 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 protect
49. mputer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes System Suspend and System Hibernation When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 7 regardless of the power management setting you select 3 If your battery level falls to less than 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk 3 For details see Controlling Power Management in Customizing Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn Esc or you can 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 System Hibernation Mode The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turne
50. n dore Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the O Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display A Only external display lt __ Toggles through LCD display and dual LCD TV gt gt LCD and TV L Only LCD ee Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to the original state use the power switch to turn on the power Turns off the LCD in order to save power Toggles the bass boost function off and on This feature is available only while using the headphone Puts the system into Idle mode a power management state To return to the active state press any key 22 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Using the Pointing Device The pointing device on the keyboard allows you to point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen Pointer Pointing device Left button Center button Action Description Point Press the pointing device in a direction to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Pr
51. nected i LINK devices You should take an initial shot before taking a final shot to ensure sound and picture quality Your recording is not guaranteed If your recording fails due to conditions unfavorable to the camera the contents of your recording cannot be guaranteed Clean the lens regularly Picture quality is adversely affected when the lens is dirty Capturing a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button to start Smart Capture LES RQ SSOSS SS CSRS a SESSE Select Still Viewer Movie Player from the application list Choose Still by clicking the on screen Capture Mode button To switch to Motion click the Capture Mode button again EJ VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide 4 The Finder window appears Turn the MOTION EYE camera lens towards the subject you want to photograph oN EE RSS RSS Ss gt We 5 Adjust the focusing ring Half press the CAPTURE button on the computer The image remains still for a few seconds To display another image release the CAPTURE button and press again 7 Fully press the CAPTURE button The still viewer window opens and the captured still image appears in the still viewer window 8 For more detailed information about the capture software refer to the online Help for Smart Capture 3 If you turn the lens inwards Smart Capture goes into mirror mode You can use the mirror mode to take a still image of yourself A mirror image a
52. o Hold may cause colors to appear incorrectly For color correctness set White Balance to Auto and capture something white and then wait approximately 10 seconds The image should now display with the correct color 5 Click OK 2 Click the Default button and then click OK to return all settings to the default settings Using the Floppy Disk Drive EE Using the Floppy Disk Drive You can connect the floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your computer To connect the floppy disk drive 3 You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting the floppy disk drive Plug the USB cable on the floppy disk drive into the ty USB connector on the computer When using the disk drive the VAIO logo should face up OSS EST LES ar ZF SSF Floppy disk drive supplied 3 Do not use the supplied floppy disk drive with other computers as this may cause damage to the unit To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Diskette E gt lt gt Floppy disk drive ar EI VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide To remove a diskette When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette 3 Do not press the Eject button while the LED indicator is on as this may damage the disket
53. o return to normal window size Minimize Window Press the Jog Dial control button to minimize the size of the active window Press again to return to normal window size Finish Window Press the Jog Dial control button to close the active application Scroll Press the Jog Dial control button to begin scrolling within the active window Jog Dial Launcher Press the Jog Dial control button to return the Jog Dial control to Jog Launcher mode Menu Bar Press the Jog Dial control button then use the Jog Dial control to scroll through the active window s toolbar Some software does not support these functions VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Dialog box When a window such as Screen properties is active Dialog is displayed in the Jog Dial control window You can select an item in the window by rotating the Jog Dial control Also pressing the Jog Dial control is equivalent to pressing Enter Internal Timer You can use the internal timer to start an application at a specific time The timer can start applications even when the power is off AutoAlert E mail Notification System VAIO Action Setup enables you to set up your computer to notify you with an Information LED when new mail arrives in your e mail mailbox The Information LED turns red to indicate that new e mail has arrived For AutoAlert E mail Notification to work you must use Microsoft Outlook Express as your default e mail software and you m
54. omputer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer When I turn on my computer the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Q Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non bootable diskette is in the drive Q Ifa non bootable diskette is in the drive turn off the computer remove the diskette and then turn on the computer again Confirm that Windows starts properly If Windows still does not start follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS D If the floppy disk drive is empty or contains a bootable diskette use the following procedure to initialize the BIOS Troubleshooting 65 Turn off the computer 2 Remove the floppy disk drive PC card and any other peripheral devices from the computer 3 Turn the computer on again 4 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears UT Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 6 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears N Check that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key 8 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 9 Check that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key The computer restarts When I turn on my computer the message No system disk or disk error
55. on I CRT Projector M Ty Panel Information Resolution Size 1024x480 Taree Type TFT CAE Refresh Rate I Set Dual Display Advanced Settings Selecting a Display EI Select the external display type Setting Equipment displayed LCD panel The internal LCD panel CRT Projector An external computer display connected to the Monitor connector on the notebook or the power up station or an RGB connected projector TV A video monitor or television connected to the VIDEO or S VIDEO connector on the power up station You can turn off the notebook s LCD display by checking the External Display box in CRT Projector and removing the check from the LCD box in Internal Display With this setting you can adjust the vertical frequency of the display with the refresh rate slider but the resolution slider will not work To set the width of the desktop and the vertical frequency of the display check Independent Display Timing in Monitor as shown in step 2 on the next page You can then change the settings by moving the refresh rate slider and the resolution slider 52 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide When the external display type is set to TV Q The internal LCD display cannot be turned off The content of both the LCD and the TV displays will be the same The resolution can be set with the resolution slider to either 640x480 or 800x600 dots 7 Click OK Screen Properties
56. ook Computer My mouse doesn t work If you are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector See Connecting an External USB Mouse on page 55 for details My computer locks up Q Try restarting the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Shut Down and then click Restart the computer Q If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Q Ifthe previous step does not work slide the power switch toward the front and hold it for four seconds This turns off the power Q If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or turning off the computer with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Movements of the displayed images are awkward not smooth In PowerPanel right click CPU Speed and select OS Controlled See Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer for details Troubleshooting 67 I cannot play a CD ROM Q Make sure the label of the CD ROM is facing up Q If the CD ROM requires software make sure the software is installed according to the program s instructions
57. ound 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 L Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna L Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver L Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected L Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with non compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception
58. pen applications and restart your computer Frequent recordings of images to a digital video device while using DVgate Motion sometimes causes this to occur Power Management The operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then changed before the operating system completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability close all open applications and restart the computer If the computer does not restart press the power button and hold it there for four seconds or more to completely shut down the computer 72 VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities You need to connect the optional PCGA CD51 CD ROM drive to use the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally 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 74 The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of
59. ppears in the finder window of the display while shooting however after capturing a normal image appears You can capture the following still images sizes 640 x 480 320 x 240 160 x 120 80 x 60 and 40 x 30 Using the built in MOTION EYE camera EI To set the sound quality you can adjust the sound quality for differing sound environments click Start select Settings then click Control Panel Double click Multimedia and click the Record icon of the Audio tab Adjust the volume level with the microphone slider To create a panoramic image You can create panoramic images by connecting still images captured with the MOTION EYE camera 1 Capture the still images Using the Panoramic assist function of Smart Capture capture still images to be used to create your panoramic image For details see Smart Capture online Help 2 Start the PictureGear software For details see the Picture Gear online Help To set the image quality and mode of MOTION EYE camera You can change the settings of image quality or mode of MOTION EYE camera 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click the MOTION EYE camera icon The Camera Control Utility appears You can also activate the Camera Control Utility using the Jog Dial control Camera Control Utility is available even while using other software applications that use the MOTION EYE camera 3 Click the Image Quality tab and drag the slider to t
60. projector Set the refresh rate resolution for Independent display Timing When Independent display Timing is selected in Monitor settings you can set separate values for the refresh rate and resolution of the internal and external displays 3 Set the resolution Select the resolution for the projector that you are going to use 4 Click OK Important It is not possible to select Independent display Timing when true color 24 bit is selected for the number of colors EJ VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Television Display When connected to the Display Adapter If you selected TV in step 6 of Selecting a Display on page 50 you can change settings such as the TV format and the display position 1 Click Details in step 6 of Selecting a Display on page 50 Advanced Settings appears 2 Click the TV Options tab Standard TV output Setting Function NTSC Connection to a standard US Japanese TV or video monitor PAL Connection to PAL TV or video monitor Output Selection Setting Function S Video Connection to a TV or video monitor that has an S connector Composite Standard video output Image Enhancement Setting Function Flicker This helps prevent problems with TV flicker suppression Output Option Setting Function Contrast Adjusts the TV contrast Brightness Adjusts the TV brightness 3 Click OK To adjust the window position Press the arrow to move the window in the dir
61. r VAIO computer equipped with Smart Connect that is connected to your computer with an i LINK cable You can also print a document on a printer that is connected to another VAIO computer See the Smart Connect online help for more information i LINK cable not supplied 3 i LINK cables that are compatible with your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408 a 0 8 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 Using Infrared Communication Devices EJ Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port located on the right side of the computer You can use this port to communicate with other infrared equipped devices with compatible protocols such as a digital still camera or other computers To use infrared communication with a digital still camera Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that they are in a direct line To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line 5 Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off By default it is not enabled when your system is shipped To enable infrared use click the Infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel an
62. r le boitier Confiez l entretien de cet appareil exclusivement au personnel qualifi CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord ATTENTION Pour r duire le risque d incendie utiliser seulement un cordon de t l communication n 26 AWG ou plus gros AVERTISSEMENT _1 Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit I Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvir le chassis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu a une personne qualifi e 1 L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you Call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada The number below is for FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCG C1XS Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone No 201 930 6972 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 f
63. reappears and the selected display is enabled You can switch between displays by moving the Jog Dial control or pressing Fn and the function key For details see page 21 Important It is not possible to display screens simultaneously on both an external computer display connected to the Monitor connector and a TV connected to the VIDEO or S VIDEO connector Depending on the type of computer projector being used it may not be possible to display screens simultaneously on the internal LCD and an external projector Screens cannot be displayed on a TV connected to the VIDEO or S VIDEO connector while using true color 24 bit CRT Display If you selected CRT Projector in step 6 of Selecting a Display on the previous page you can set the resolution and other settings as appropriate for the type of external computer display CRT Projector or projector you are using Selecting a Display 1 Click Details in step 6 of Selecting a Display on the previous page Advanced Settings appears Advanced Settings x External Display Options TV Options n D r Output Options m TV Output Standards Output Selection Contrast o oj Sivideo PAL Composite Brightness m Image Enhancement Image Alignment T Flicker Reduction t 2 Select the display type External display device Setting Function CRT Connection to an external computer display Projector Connection to a
64. s Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it s used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows 98 key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows 98 Start menu it s the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key on page 19 Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands The Fn keys at the left and right sides both work the same See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 21 Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices pressing this key is the E equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Using the Keyboard 19 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combination Function A F1 Displays Windows Help A Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar A E Displays Windows Explorer A F Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder Th
65. s on when the number keys area in the numeric keypad are active Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Turns on when the screen scrolls differently depends on the application No effect in many applications Off Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Turns off when letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Turns off when information moves across the display normally Using the Keyboard EI Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Fn ESC System Suspend Fn OX F3 Speaker switch Fn F4 Speaker volume Fn F5 Brightness control Fn F7 Switch to the external display Fn Lo M F8 Switch to the TV Fn tJ F12 System Hibernation Fn D Video standby Fn B Bass Boost Fn S System Idle Functions Puts the system into System Suspend mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the power switch on your computer Toggles the built in speaker off and on Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 then dore 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 the
66. te Eject button LED indicator If the diskette does not come out by pressing the Eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer To remove the floppy disk drive Wait until the LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable from the computer To carry the floppy disk drive Fold the floppy disk cable into the compartment on the side of the floppy disk drive Using PC Cards Ea Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC card slot PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as a CD ROM drive or to connect to a network 3 The PC card slot can accommodate one Type or Type Il PC card This slot is compatible with a 16 bit Card and CardBus The ZV Zoomed Video port is not available 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 Customizing Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog remove the software driver and then reinstall it You may not be able to use some PC cards or some of the functions of a PC card with this computer To insert a PC card You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card 1 Insert the PC card into the PC card s
67. ter 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 When the battery is 85 percent full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately one and one half hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour The c battery indicator indicates the status of the battery pack You can charge the battery pack with the optional battery charger PCGA BCS See the battery charger manual for more information Battery indicator Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning 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 11 3 Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power 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 If your battery level falls to less than 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Using Power Saving Modes on page 41 The battery pack supplied with your computer
68. the Jog Dial control For information on how to change the Jog Dial control s settings right click the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray and click Help Topics Launcher mode To use the Jog Dial control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray Alternatively you can press the Jog Dial control while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode 1 Turn the Jog Dial control to select the item you want then press the Jog Dial control The window switches to the guide mode and shows the Jog Dial s function Jog Di Menu bar Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function To select another item switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1 VAIO Action Setup 27 Guide mode The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial s function Software that supports the Jog Dial Control If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial control is active you can use the Jog Dial s functions that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see the software applications online Help Software that does not support the Jog Dial Control If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial control you can scroll the window or adjust the window size as described below Action Description Maximize Window Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size of the active window Press again t
69. ther 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 D If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Troubleshooting 69 I cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected Q If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power to all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection then turn on the power again My computer does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows 98 Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Shut Down command does not work properly follow these steps Q Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete If this does not work slide the power switch forward and hold it for four seconds Q Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from
70. turer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant vacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer a une temp rature de plus de 100 C Evacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants 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 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 custo
71. ust have an Internet Service Provider with Dial up capabilities set up As an alternative you can program your VAIO Action Setup to set the Information LED to turn on when VAIO Action Setup has successfully completed the task of dialing up and connecting to receive mail In this case the Information LED turns on to indicate that your e mail account has been accessed successfully regardless of whether or not you have mail this works with Outlook Express i LINK Interface Your computer comes equipped with an i LINK port The port is a digital interface IEEE 1394 for high speed communication By using your computer a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other camera that supports the i LINK interface you can easily create and edit your own home videos For more information on connecting an i LINK device see Connecting an i LINK device on page 59 of this manual Using the built in MOTION EYE camera 29 Using the built in MOTION EYE camera Your computer includes a built in MOTION EYE camera You can use the camera to shoot still images and record video clips 5 Do not touch the camera lens Do not point the camera towards the sun You cannot detach the camera Smart Capture is unavailable while other software that uses the built in camera is in use Close all software that uses the built in camera before you use Smart Capture You cannot transfer still images or video clips from the built in camera while transferring to con
72. uter 15 Registering Your Computer 2 rame eu 16 Using the Reborn obama 17 Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key 19 IRGICATOTS iee rea E EEE EE EE E E iE 20 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key 21 x VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer User Guide Using the Pointing DEVIS ntm 22 VAIO Action Setup een nent 24 Jog Dial Control 24 Using the Jog Dial Control ss 26 Software that does not support the Jog Dial Control 27 Internal Timer fc dee cove fase nn ne den estes dacesevies evecetensices 28 AutoAlert E mail Notification System 28 LINK teria CO E E E A 28 Using the built in MOTION EYE camera 29 Capturing a still image 29 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 33 Using PO BENS en a 35 Using Smart CONNEC n s eie inis n 38 Using Infrared Communication Devices ss ss sessisseserieseeeerees 39 Using Power Saving Mod s s sentent 41 Normal Mode iscsi gise ena aa a ai aai 41 System Suspend Mode ss 41 System Hibernation Mode 42 Connecting Peripheral Devices 43 Connecting a Phone Line xc iscc pnmcipeerrenerneretnvanevenen 44 Connecting a PRET dde tte nn NAS eee 46 Connecting an External Display canines 47 Selecting a EU OY acest tap du tu 50 ORT DiS o ER E Te 52 Television Display When connected to the Display Adapter 54 Connecting an External USB Mouse 55 Connecting a CD TDR ss i 56 Connecting an i
73. wer 34 watts maximum 16V DC AC100 240V Requirements Power Energy Star Compliant Management Advanced power management APM version 1 2 Battery Lithium ion 11 1 V Dimensions 9 76 w x 1 06 h x 6 02 d 248 mm x 27 mm x 153 mm Weight 2 2 Ibs 1 0 kg with supplied battery Operating 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Temperature Temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C hour Operating 20 to 80 not condensed when that humidity is less than 65 at Humidity 95 F 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 84 F 29 C Storage 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than Temperature 18 F 10 C hour Storage Humidity 10 to 90 not condensed when 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 TGB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary t Due to FCC limitations speeds of 53 kbps are the maximum permissible transmit power levels during download transmissions Actual data speeds vary depending on the line conditions Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbps Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 kbps using K56flex technology or V 90 Your online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed Certain restrictions apply Specifications are su

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