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VAIO® Notebook User Guide - Manuals, Specs & Warranty

1. Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software 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 VAIO Support Agent VAIO Support Agent can be accessed from the Windows desktop Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states Sony PC Support 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 PC Support at http www sony com pcsupport Sony Fax on Demand This service provides you with answers to commonly 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 Calling Sony Customer Support You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your co
2. Oo Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible A To change backup battery Please contact your nearest Sony Service Center The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only For DVD ROM Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam DANGER Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam Caution To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord o O VAIO Notebook User Guide AVERTISSEMENT Q Oo oO D O Oo g O Oo Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvrir le ch ssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu une personne qualifi e Ne jamais effectuer l installation de fil modem ou t l phone durant un orage lectrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise t l phonique dans un endro
3. When using a USB printer connect it to the USB connector of your computer or the USB connector of the Mini Docking Station Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook For example you can use the computer with any of the following Q Computer display monitor Q Projector Turn off your computer and all peripheral devices and disconnect the AC adapter and power cord from the AC outlet before making connections Connect the power cord after connecting all peripheral devices Turn on your computer after turning on the power of all peripheral devices When you connect an external display you may not be able to display both the LCD and external display simultaneously depending on the external display VAIO Notebook User Guide To connect a computer display You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers and an external microphone See To connect external speakers on page 90 and To connect an external microphone on page 91 for details on connecting external speakers and an external microphone Monitor Connector Computer display Display cable optional to O Monitor See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use EX Connecting an External Display To connect a projector Using a projector connected to your computer
4. Easy CD Creator Windows Me only Adaptec Inc Easy CD Creator lets you make your own data audio and multimedia CDs You can back up your important files to CD and read them back on standard CD ROM drives Create your own audio CDs right on your desktop and play them back on your home or car stereo CD player You can make your own personalized color jewel case inserts with custom text and graphics You can even make backup copies of your existing CDs The easy CD Creator Wizard makes creating your own custom CDs a simple process McA fee VirusScan Network Associates Inc Protect your computer from viruses VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks Internet downloads e mail attachments intranets shared files CD ROMs and online services EN VAIO Notebook User Guide Media Bar Sony Electronics Media Bar software is your all in one solution for audio video playback Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices In addition to audio video library cataloging and playlist management Media Bar software includes digital video quality control and effects features Media Bar software seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy to use software interface Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer delivers the web the way you want it It is safe easy to use and you can personalize how you access the web Ou
5. PBX Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a phone line coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly Using the Mini Docking Station Using the Mini Docking Station You can use the PCGA PSX1 Mini Docking Station optional to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or external display 3 In Windows 2000 models you must wait for the IN USE indicator to light before using a connected peripheral device Front Docking connector UNDOCK button IN USE indicator DC IN indicator RELEASE lever Tabs Back 9 fo lu 13 14 1 S400 8 DCIN 2 S VIDEO 9 8 5 Mouse Keyboard 3 VIDEO 10 OPTICAL OUT 4 Monitor 11 CONTROL A1 I 5 LINE OUT 12 SERIAL CONTROL A1 switch 6 LINE IN 13 lolol Serial a WYW USB 14 Parallel printer EE VAIO Notebook User Guide Left Right Floppy disk drive connector PC card slot Connecting the Mini Docking Station Before connecting the Mini Docking Station You must plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the Mini Docking Station Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an electrical outlet The DC IN indicator lights on Connecting AC Adapter to Docking Station AC adapter supplied Power cord en
6. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCG 851A PCG 8512 PCG 852A PCG 8522 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone 201 930 6972 This phone number is for FCC related matters only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q Increase the separation between the e
7. The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device called a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad Using the Touchpad CT H Pointer Right button Touchpad Left button Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Properties click the Start button point to Settings point to Control Panel and then click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel SO Using the Floppy Disk Drive Using the Floppy Disk Drive You can use the supplied floppy disk drive either as an external drive or as an internal drive in the drive bay To ensure proper operation do not insert or remove the disk drive when the computer is in power savi
8. shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Q Application Recovery CD s Allows you to reinstall individual applications or device drivers if they are corrupted or erased Other Q Setting up your VAIO Notebook poster Q Packet containing special product offers VAIO Notebook User Guide Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments Ergonomic Position Computer positioned directly in front of you Arms at desk level Wrists relaxed and flat Q Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward D Ergonomic Considera
9. O00 m id C 0 MD deck He To Digital In CONTROL A1 1 ll Em EFENI Optical digital cable 1 2 2 CE TD Monaural mini plug cable To Digital Out CONTROL A1 CD player To use the CONTROL A1 II connector on the Mini Docking Station switch the SERIAL CONTROL A1 I switch to CONTROL AI I o ES VAIO Notebook User Guide Use monaural mini plug cables shorter than 2 meters with no resistance CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1 II To record music to a mini disc from a CD playing on the computer via the OPTICAL OUT available by connecting to the Mini Docking Station follow these steps 1 2 3 4 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click YAMAHA DS XG Audio Config Select Digital Output and click ON AI Sources Analog out is muted Click OK Using the Mini Docking Station Connecting a CD player an active speaker or an amplifier Connect a CD player an active speaker or an amplifier to the LINE IN or LINE OUT connector of the Mini Docking Station to play a CD and experience higher quality audio Connecting Devices a Audio cable optional To LINE OUT To LINE IN D gt gt CD player etc VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a Dolby Digital Decoder integrated device 1 Insert the DVD ROM drive into the multipurpose bay 2 Connect the OPTICAL OUT connector to a D
10. Product tray mode and press play Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray to 10 or less MovieShaker may stop responding if too many scenes are placed on the Product tray MovieShaker Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text adjusting the color and contrast and modifying the length of clips Working Panel Sound Color Monitor Speed Effect Palette Trim Palette Effect Knobs Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel A To preview an Effect click on the clip in the Working panel monitor Your clip displays with the new effect on the Effect tray monitor 4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips scenes Saving a Movie 1 Verify that the clip s you want to save is on the Product tray See Help for more details on saving movies 2 Click Export 3 Select the format in which you want the document to be saved 107 VAIO Notebook User Guide 4 Click Next 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved 6 Name the file 7 Click Save A Exporting movies may take a long tim
11. Troubleshooting 7 Select Yes then press Enter 8 Use the directional arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 9 Select Yes then press Enter The notebook restarts If your notebook continues to display the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start contact Sony Customer Support My notebook stops responding or does not shut down It is best to shut down your notebook using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data Q Try restarting the notebook On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Shut Down and then click Restart Q Ifyou cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Q Ifthe previous step does not work press and hold the power button for at least four seconds This turns off the power Q If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD stop the CD DVD and restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Q Unplug the notebook from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your notebook Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or turning off the notebook with the power switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open My notebook does not enter the power saving mode selected Windows Me only Q Click Sta
12. and then push the weight saver into the multipurpose bay until it clicks Using a Second Battery Pack Attaching Weight Saver Battery pack Weight saver To charge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging See To charge the second battery pack on page 57 for more information Charging Second Battery Pack Battery indicators Bs lt LS SSOS SSS Battery pack supplied To remove the second battery pack 1 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the battery pack slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the VAIO Notebook User Guide direction of the arrow See also Removing the floppy disk drive Windows Me models on page 44 Removing Second Battery Pack gt 4 RELEASE lever 2 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 3 Reinsert the weight saver If you attach two battery packs you can remove either of them without shutting down the computer When removing one battery pack make sure that the other battery pack s indicator is on If the indicator of the battery pack you are going to remove is on right click a in the task tray and switch it in the Select the battery pack in use window Using the Weight Saver Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay
13. bay 25 loading 25 power status 26 rechargeable 23 removing 27 56 57 brightness adjusting 30 37 built in speakers See also speakers 37 buttons Eject 46 47 Start 30 Start Windows Me 30 C cables power cord 23 canceling commands 34 Caps Lock indicator light 36 CD ROMs cleaning 50 handling 50 charging battery packs 26 57 choosing power source 24 cleaning CD ROMs and DVD ROMs 50 Closing your computer intercooler flap 32 coin operated telephones 72 computer 126 handling 16 lithium ion battery 7 1 VAIO Notebook User Guide starting 29 troubleshooting 111 119 connecting coin operated telephones 72 external speakers 90 hard drives 51 microphone 91 Mini Docking Station 74 monitor 87 multiple phone lines 72 network 51 party phone lines 72 PBX 72 phone line 72 power source 23 connectors DC In 23 i LINK 21 infrared 54 monitor printer 78 USB 20 22 correction keys 34 Ctrl key 34 cursor movement keys 34 customer assistance support options 126 D DC In 23 digital still camera 54 diskettes ejecting 43 handling 44 inserting into drive 43 troubleshooting 117 display options 89 See also monitor selecting 89 display filter handling 17 disposal of lithium ion battery 7 Dolby Digital Decoder 84 Dolby Digital Decoder 84 drives installing additional hard disk 51 DVD ROM discs ejecting 47 inserting 46 DVD ROM drive closing tray 47 opening tra
14. can be convenient for presentations and slide shows Connecting a Projector VANO ok J L N S Cr Projector to O Monitor Audio cable optional RGB signal cable See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use To select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can toggle the output among the LCD the external monitor or both devices Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode in the Customizing Your VAIO Notebook manual for more information VAIO Notebook User Guide To Press Result Switch to an Fn F7 Toggles among the LCD the external display external display connected to the Monitor connector and both the LCD and external display Only LCD gt LCD and external display Only external display lt _ Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers Check that your speakers are designed for computer use Shut down the computer and all peripheral devices before connecting the cables Connect all the cables before plugging in the power cord Turn on the peripheral devices power then turn on your computer Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers as the speak
15. display smoothly the resolution may not be set correctly To check the resolution click the Setup button in the DVgate Motion Monitor window Point to Settings and then select Low Resolution The settings you change in this menu affect the images in the monitor window only Movie data imported to your hard drive and images recorded to DV devices will not be affected 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 C and D The size of the D partition is approximately 12 GB on PCG XG38 PCG XG38K and 18 GB on PCG XG39 PCG XG39K DV gate 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 you should defragment or format the D partition regularly VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Jog Dial control internal timer 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 J or J in the task tray and click Help Topics Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial control on the right side of the unit The Jog Dial control enables you to open an application folder or d
16. four seconds This operation may result in data loss Closing your computer Close the front panel 1 Hold the clip on the left top of the front panel 5 lf you touch the LCD screen you will leave fingerprints on the LCD screen 2 Move the panel in direction of arrow Completely close the front panel and locked in place Front Panel VAIO Notebook User Guide Close the intercooler flap 3 The intercooler flap does not close automatically You must disconnect all devices such as the AC adapter or monitor which are connected to the back of the computer before closing the intercooler flap 1 Grasp both sides of the flap while sliding the levers with your thumbs Intercooler Flap Intercooler flap lever Using Your VAIO Notebook Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Keyboard Function keys Print Screen key Escape key E keys FT F2 F4 e F6 F7 F8 F9 FIO Fm F12 Numit Prise ib 4 Ea X a o siolaim _ Scr Lk Sys Ra Pause Break i a E Backspace 1 2 3 4 5 6 z 8 9 0 fo WE JR T VY ur JP J O Caps Lock A S D F ejr J K i f w miter l Z IX IC vV IB IN TM T Shift key e y Shitt jo gt 4A Alt Alt EN Ctrl Ctrl Fn Home Pg Dn End Ctrl key aa Numeric keyboard Applic
17. hand or any other object 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 inches 1 meter with an approximate radius of 15 degrees Infrared Range Infrared port approximately 15 degrees VAIO Notebook User Guide Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack With two battery packs you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery power When using two battery packs the battery pack you insert first charges first The battery pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85 full You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights To insert a second battery pack 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the DVD ROM drive Windows Me only on page 49 2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay If the battery is being used the battery 2 indicator light turns on Inserting Second Battery Pack Multipurpose bay Soe LL KES SESE Battery pack 3 Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack Insert the tab of the weight saver into the hollow of the multipurpose bay slot
18. to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery EA Z gt y Starting Your Computer Starting Your Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover Opening the Computer LCD lock lever 2 Press the power button of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on A Windows Me only When starting your notebook for the first time the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear Please select OK to begin initial setup If you do not execute the initial setup you cannot use part of VAIO original hardware functions such as Jog Dial Power Management tool scroll function of touchpad and keyboard shortcut key function combined with the Fn key Power Button Power indicator Power button it you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer turns off VAIO Notebook User Guide 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display Q Decrease brightness press Fn F5 and then the down or left arrow key Q In
19. viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Sony i LINK MovieShaker PictureGear DVgate Mavica Handycam Jog Dial Media Bar VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows Me EE O Windows Media Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel SpeedStep and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation PS 2 is registered trademark of IBM All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Safety Information Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Notebook Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCG 851A PCG 8512 PCG 852A PCG 8522 Serial Number WARNING Q To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook to rain or moisture D To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only ml Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm g Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations D Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Oo
20. when it is empty To attach the weight saver 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device Inserting the Weight Saver Multipurpose bay Weight saver 2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks To remove the Weight Saver To remove the weight saver slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow Release Lever 400000 lt VAIO Notebook User Guide Removing the Optional Hard Drive PCGA HDX10 Windows Me models 1 Click the Remove multipurpose bay device icon on Power Management The Device Swapping message appears 2 Slide the Release lever on the bottom of the unit in the direction of the arrow and hold while sliding the device out of the multipurpose bay 3 Click OK Windows 2000 models 1 Double click B in the system task tray 2 The Unplug or Eject dialog box appears 3 Inthe Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box select the appropriate device and then click Stop 4 Confirm the device and click OK 5 A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed from the system 6 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow and then unplug the drive from the computer When the computer is in power saving mode you cannot remove the hardware device While using the optional hard drive PCGA HDX10 in the multipurpose bay do not put the system into P
21. your computer to print documents To connect a printer Use the amp symbol to locate the Printer connector Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the computer EE Using the Mini Docking Station Connecting a printer Printer Power cord O C222220000006 000000000000 Printer cable to amp supplied with the printer Printer 3 Before you connect the printer turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter and power cord from the electrical outlet Plug the power cord into a power outlet after completing all the connections Turn on the peripheral devices before turning on your computer If you are using a printer that does not support Windows 2000 or Windows Me it may not function properly You can connect a printer while the floppy disk drive is in use When using a USB printer connect it to the USB connector of your computer or the Mini Docking Station See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a floppy disk drive to the Mini Docking Station You can use the floppy disk drive as an external drive by connecting it to the floppy disk drive connec
22. 9K Operating Temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C hour Operating Humidity 20 to 80 not condensed when that humidity is less than 65 at 95 F 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 84 F 29 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C 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 Processor operating speed may be reduced while operating on battery power t The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 1 7X at the innermost track to 8X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1392 kbytes s The average data transfer standard is approximately 2 85X or 3823 kbytes s A DVD ROM drive reads data on a CD ROM at a variable transfer rate ranging from 10 3X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is approximately 17 15X or 2936 kbytes s or 2576 kbytes s If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that th
23. ICE 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 3 AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de utilisateur Avant d installer ce materiel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le materiel doit egalement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement Labonn 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 fournisse
24. In connector on the back of the computer 4 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter 5 Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting the AC Adapter Notebook FA LE CTT NO OOOO OOOO p Power cord supplied Notes on the AC Adapter Q Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Q Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a copy machine or shredder Q You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm Q Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Q To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Q Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time Q When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Q Use only the AC adapter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power The second battery pack inserts into the drive bay on the right side of the computer See Using a Second Battery Pack on page 56 Additional battery packs are available as a separate option E O Z gt y Connecting a Power Source The battery pack that comes with your comp
25. 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 facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1 888 4SONYPC or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the web at http www sony com pcsupport Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by
26. SONY VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG XG38 PCG XG38K PCG XG39 PCG XG39K Z VAIO Notebook User Guide Notice to Users 2000 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software sp
27. SSS Oy LES SSS SSS SSS S SSSSSSSSSSH SSSI L 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side by releasing the four tabs then gently lean it over the display Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Lifting the Keyboard he D S ES SSS 6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging O VAIO Notebook User Guide 7 Install the memory module as described in the following graphic Installing Memory Module 1 Slide the memory module into the slot 2 Press the module into place until it clicks 8 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when replacing the keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Adding Memory 9 Close the computer cover and tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer To view the system memory 1 Turn on the computer 2 Click the Start button point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 3 Click the About This Computer tab to view the system memory If the additional memory is not shown repeat steps 1 9 of To install a memory module on page 94 VAIO Notebook User Guide About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work play learn and communicate as soon as you turn it on This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your software titles For support information see For A
28. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Handling the LCD screen Q Q Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal Ergonomic Considerations Q The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Q The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Cleaning the display filter 1 Remove the clips on the top of the display before removing the optional display filter as illustrated below Display Filter Clips clips N Hold th
29. Using the DVD ROM Drive 3 Place a DVD or CD in the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs which can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place Inserting a DVD CD 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently While using the DVD ROM drive in the multipurpose bay do not put the system into Power Saving Mode Power saving mode may not work properly and unsaved data may be lost Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the DVD ROM drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your DVD ROM drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator light turns off then press the Eject button to remove the disc When the computer is in Power saving mode you cannot remove a disc See Controlling Power Management in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for more information about Power Saving modes If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the computer and insert a thin pointed object into the manual eject hole VAIO Notebook User Guide Manual Eject Hole To play DVDs When you play DVDs on a television connected to the optional mini docking station PCGA PSX1 a part of the video screen will not appear with the factory setting Adjust the display resolution to 640 x 480 as described in Selecting the Disp
30. ages to desktop presentations VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Shortcut keys and i LINK interface VAIO Support Agent Sony Electronics Inc VAIO Support Agent provides immediate interactive on line support VAIO Notebook User Guide About Your Recovery CDs Application Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or erased files System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics This program allows you to restore your computer to the original factory settings if your hard disk drive is corrupted or erased For Answers to Your Software Questions Acrobat Reader Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site http www adobe com phone 206 628 2746 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM Pacific Time America Online America Online Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 3338 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Inc Web site http www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 DirectCD Easy CD Creator Adaptec Inc Web site http www adaptec com phone 408 945 8600 hours M F 8AM 5 PM PT O For Answers to Your Software Questions EarthLink Network TotalAccess EarthLink Network Inc Web site http help earthlink net tec
31. ard etc do not move your computer while a PC card is inserted If the PC card gets a strong shock your computer may be damaged Do not use force to insert your PC card as it may damage your computer Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port located on the left side You can use this port to communicate with other infrared equipped devices with compatible protocols such as a digital still camera or other computers To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line Connecting with Infrared Using Infrared Communication Devices Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off By default it is disabled when your system is shipped To enable infrared use click the infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel and 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 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
32. at the bottom of the screen Follow these steps 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter 3 Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press Enter 4 Press to select Exit then press Vv to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Select Yes and press Enter 6 Select Exit Save Changes and then press Enter The message Save Configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Select Yes and then press Enter The notebook restarts My notebook starts but the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Q Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive nonbootable Q Ifanonbootable diskette is in the drive follow these steps 1 Turn off the notebook and then remove the diskette 2 Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly If Windows still does not start follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any diskette from the floppy disk drive 2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook 3 Turn off the notebook and then turn it on 4 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears un Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press Enter The message Load default configuration now appears e rr
33. ations key Navigation keys Fn key Windows key o Ifthe keycap comes off put it back in its place and push down gently until it clicks into place If the Enter key Space key or Shift key comes off see Replacing a Keycap on page 38 Do not take off the keycaps intentionally or push excessively when replacing them as this may cause the unit to malfunction VAIO Notebook User Guide Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the area numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform Navigation keys Correction keys Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Operator keys Windows key Fn key Applications key EN mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen The Insert BackSpace and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste t
34. available try connecting the modem to that line Troubleshooting audio My speakers have no sound Q If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers You can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial control Q If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 and then press T or gt to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial control to adjust the volume Q If nothing is displayed when you press Fn F3 or Fn F4 20 D OO Troubleshooting 1 Double click System in Control Panel 2 Set the sound device to enable in Device Manager If your notebook is powered by batteries check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows If you connect external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector disconnect the cable My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector See Connecting an External Microphone on page 91 for details Troubleshooting th
35. bnails and click OK 8 The new album can be viewed using most internet browsers Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture The source images should be the same size and overlap 20 How to stitch a panoramic picture 1 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection 2 Select the images you want to use 2 We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker 4 Select the correct lens and click OK If 35mm lens is selected the prompt does not appear to select a different lens click the lens icon un Click the panoramic icon near the bottom of the window 6 Click Full Stitch Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG 1 Select the MPEG file 2 From the Movie Sound menu select Scene break down 3 Then select Movie Stitch to create a panoramic picture VAIO Notebook User Guide Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you contact Sony PC Support http www sony com pcsupport Troubleshooting your notebook Windows Me only When starting your notebook for the first time the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear Please select OK to begin initial setup If you do not execute the initial setup you cannot use some of the VAIO original hardwa
36. box to enable tapping Using Optical Out to Record Onto a MiniDisc To ensure proper operation disable the IrDA feature before using Optical Out from a Mini Docking Station to record onto a MiniDisc To disable this feature from the Start menu point to Settings and Control Panel Select Infrared Click the Options tab and uncheck the Enable infrared communication checkbox Hardware Temperature The AC adapter or the bottom panel of your computer may become warm This is the result of CPU operation and does not indicate a malfunction of the computer The actual temperature varies depending on the peripherals and software you are using and the length of time that the unit is in use The AC adapter may also become warm when the computer is off and the battery is charging S VAIO Notebook User Guide 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 VAIO Notebook User Guide 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 Customizing Your VAIO Notebook The electronic document contains additional information on customizing your computer You can access this guide from the Windows Start menu by selecting Programs and then VAIO User Manual
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38. crease brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key A When connecting the supplied AC adapter to an AC outlet that has more than two outlets do not plug the AC adapter into an outlet that is obstructed by another adapter To prevent fire or electrical shock the adapter must be firmly plugged into the outlet If necessary use a separate AC outlet Shutting Down Your Computer A To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar N Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box 3 Select Shut down 4 Click OK A Respond to all prompts that warn you to save your documents 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator green turns off 6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer a During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode See System Suspend Mode on page 69 Shutting Down Your Computer If you are unable to shut down your computer 1 Close or end all operations by D Closing all applications oO Removing the PC cards 1 Disconnecting USB devices Q Ending Infrared Communication 2 Restart the computer You can restart your computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time A If you are still unable to shut down the computer you can press the power button and hold it for
39. ction JOG Guide Dialog Box JS h nl o 2 Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function 3 To select another item switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1 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 VAIO Action Setup 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 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 application s 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 to return to normal window size Minimize Window Press the Jog Dial control button to minimize the size of the active window Press again to retu
40. ction If a region code warning appears when you try to use your DVD ROM drive it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD ROM drive Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the notebook idle for at least 1 hour with the notebook turned on My CD DVD or CD RW drive tray does not open m Q Make sure the notebook is turned on Press the Eject button on the DVD ROM drive If the Eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object into the hole to the right of the Eject button I cannot use digital video DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off your notebook and all connected devices Disconnect the devices that are not in use Check the connections for each device then restart your notebook The i LINK compatible devices connected to the Mini Docking Station do not work m Q Use the i LINK connector that is located on your notebook If the message There are no Digital Video devices connected to this computer or the power is off appears unplug the i LINK cable and try plugging it in again B Troubleshoo
41. dows taskbar and select Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box then press Enter Q If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above press Ctrl Alt Delete to restart the notebook 4 Ifyou cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook Q Ifthe pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete to stop playback and restart the notebook Troubleshooting drives PC cards and peripheral devices inserted a compatible device into the multipurpose drive bay but the icon does not appear in the My Computer window Q The device has not been recognized Put the notebook into System Idle mode by pressing the Fn and S keys and then resume Q If the device is still not recognized or does not appear in the My Computer window remove and reinsert it 6 Troubleshooting My floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette Q If the diskette is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Q Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive My floppy disk drive icon doesn t appear in the My Computer window even though it is connected Windows Me only Q Click Start point to Settings point to Control panel and then click System The System Properties dialog box appears Q Click the Device Manager tab Q Double c
42. e DVD ROM you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD ROM drive in your VAIO Notebook Region code indicators such as a 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVD to indicate what type of player can play the discs Unless a 1 or ALL is labeled on your DVD or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD ROM you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD ROM drive in your VAIO Notebook Region code indicators such as a 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVD to indicate what type of player can play the discs Unless a 1 or ALL is labeled on your DVD or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbps Your 56K V 90 compatible modem is capable of downloading at 56 kbps Your online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed 4 Height measured at thickest point Thinnest height is 1 5 39 mm Specifications are subject to change without notice VAIO Notebook User Guide Index A AC adapter 23 AC power 23 adding hardware 71 peripherals 71 adjusting brightness 30 37 Alt key 34 Application Recovery CD 124 Applications key 34 B batteries 28 using 28 battery packs 24 charging 26 57 indicator light status 27 indicator lights 36 56 inserting 25 inserting into battery
43. e display filter by its sides to avoid leaving fingerprints on the display filter 3 Wipe off the fingerprints left on the display filter with the filter cleaner You can use commercially available cleaners Do not use solvents such as alcohol or thinner as they may cause damage to the surface of the display filter When using other chemical solvents read the instructions thoroughly 4 Insert the bottom of the display filter into the groove at the bottom of the display as illustrated below Insert the display filter so that the clips protruding parts face left 5 Turn 90 to lock it in place VAIO Notebook User Guide Installing Display Filter a Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer or by accessing the Sony VAIO Direct Website http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Setting Up Your VAIO Notebook This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices such as the touchpad floppy disk drive and DVD ROM drive Locating the Controls and Connectors Front LL Fe ean CTY FLY L Er Je 1 Power indicator 2 Battery 1 and 2 indicators 3 Hard disk drive indicator 4 Num Lock indicator 5 Caps Lock indicator O VAIO Notebook User Guide 6 Scroll Lock indicator 7 LCD Liquid Crystal Display screen 8 Keyboard 9 Speaker
44. e printer I cannot print D The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the Customizing Your Notebook manual for details on using Sony Notebook Setup Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode If this occurs follow these steps to reset the printer connection Q Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties Q Click the Device Manager tab Q Select Refresh and then click OK The printer should function properly a ES VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or device drivers See Using the A
45. e to complete Saving movies as DV Digital Video takes the longest and Quick Save is the fastest MovieShaker can play video files up to 65 MB in length For DV playback and smooth video playback we recommend the following resolution refresh rates 1024 x 768 75 Hz or lower PictureGear PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Brighten contrast enhance resize crop and color correct your pictures Create panoramic views animations screen savers wallpaper still pictures from MPEG and even html photo albums Managing Your Pictures Use the collection feature to manage your pictures 1 Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures N Select the pictures you want to have in a collection From Collection menu select Create New Collection A U Enter a name for the collection and then click OK Creating a Photo Album 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album 2 From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 3 Choose the type of Album you want and click OK 03 rc PictureGear 4 Now add more pictures frames text and effects 5 When you are finished select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on the toolbar 6 Designate the folder where you want to save the Album 7 Enter the Target Album name select Thum
46. ecifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating As an ENERGY STAR financial institutions Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this Go 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 isa U S registered mark This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited
47. elow 1 Press the UNDOCK button on the Mini Docking Station or click REMOVE on the Start menu Undocking Button UNDOCK button Using the Mini Docking Station 2 After the IN USE indicator has turned off pull the RELEASE lever on the right side of your computer and release the right tab Release Lever RELEASE lever 3 Release the left tab Removing Mini Docking Station When the Mini Docking Station is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery The Mini Docking Station may separate from the computer Do not remove the Mini Docking Station when the IN USE indicator is lit VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting an external mouse or keyboard You can connect a USB or PS 2 style mouse or keyboard 1 Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with facing up Connecting a Mouse or External Keyboard PS 2 mouse USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is on To connect both a mouse and keyboard at the same time use the optional PS 2 division connector If the wheel function of the PS 2 mouse does not operate connect the mouse to the serial port using the PS 2 serial adapter that is supplied with your mouse You can also use one of both of the USB ports to connect a mouse and keyboard at the same time Connecting a printer to the Mini Docking Station You can connect the printer to the Mini Docking Station attached to
48. erating system or Smart Connect 3 0 software preinstalled consult the Sony website for support options http www sony com pcsupport ES VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting an i LINK compatible Device You can connect an i LINK compatible device such as a digital video camera recorder to the S400 connector You can then download digital pictures from the i LINK compatible digital video camera recorder 3 i LINK cables com patible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4408A a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end You can purchase these cables from your local retailer through the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free i LINK Port Digital video camera recorder i LINK cable optional Connecting an i LINK compatible Device The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured you may need to connect your camera differently On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK com patible See the manual that came with your i LINK compatible device for more information on installation and use Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your c
49. ers magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes To connect external speakers Q Use the Q symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector Connecting Speakers Speaker cable supplied with speakers Headphone See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use EE Connecting an External Microphone Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone Shut down the com puter and all peripheral devices before connecting the cables Connect all the cables before plugging in the power cord Turn on the peripheral devices power then turn on your computer Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone To connect an external microphone Q Use the to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector Connecting Microphone Microphone Microphone jack See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on installation and use VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Mouse or Keyboard You can connect a USB style mouse or keyboard Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the facing up USB Port USB device USB connecting cable optio
50. ff power to the CPU The red power indicator light flashes in this mode VAIO Notebook User Guide To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn Esc or press the power button and release it immediately You can also use the Power Management utility or the Jog Dial control to enter System Suspend mode To return to normal mode Press any key or the Power button for less than four seconds System Hibernation Mode The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate System Hibernation mode To activate System Hibernation mode press the key combination Fn F12 Z Windows 2000 The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and then the computer enters System Hibernation mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state When returning from System Hibernation mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold for more than four seconds Q Time to return to normal mode System Idle requires less time than System Suspend and System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation Q Power consumption System Idle uses more power than System Suspend and System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation OO Connecti
51. fies 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 customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations 7 VAIO Notebook User Guide 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 NOT
52. form hours M F 7 AM 10 PM Central Time Windows Millennium Edition Windows 2000 Professional Word 2000 Internet Explorer Microsoft Corporation Web site http www microsoft com support phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Software Information MovieShaker This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps motion pictures can be combined with special effects still images pictures and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play Main window Working Panel Editing trays Product tray Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click 4 Import 2 Find the file you want to add 3 Select the file 4 Click Open The file is added to the Clip tray A Importing files over 75 seconds in length may cause MovieShaker to stop responding VAIO Notebook User Guide Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip s to the Clip tray you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30 second scene 1 Click the Shake tab 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray Shaker Tray 3 Click Shake A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray 4 To preview switch the Work Panel to
53. he left side of the computer 2 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the drive bay on the right side of the computer Battery Indicator Light Status On Single blink Double blink Off Connecting a Power Source Meaning The computer is using battery power When BOTH the Battery indicator and Power indicator single blink the battery is running out of power The battery is charging The computer is using AC power To remove the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Pull out the battery pack Removing the Battery Pack gt SN 2 SISA SS SSS SSS SSE SSos s Se ET SES 33S SEE 3 Close the cover of the battery bay A You will lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in power saving mode Notes on battery Q To determine the remaining battery charge see Displaying Battery Information in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Q When the battery is running out of power both the battery indicator light and power indicator light blink 7 VAIO Notebook User Guide oO D oO oO oO oO Coco oO oO When the computer is directly connected to AC power and a battery pack is in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The bat
54. he screen shot into a document and print it Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key on page 35 The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 37 The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Using the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combination Function A F1 Displays Windows Help A Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar ALE Displays Windows Explorer A F Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu A Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computer
55. hone VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a Printer to Your Computer You can connect the printer to your computer using the printer cable and the supplied floppy disk drive cable to print documents Before using the printer Q You need to install the software supplied with the printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information Q You need to set up the printer port See I cannot print for more information about setting up the printer port To connect a printer Plug the floppy disk drive cable to the docking FDD connector on your computer Then connect the printer cable supplied with the printer to the PRINTER connector of the floppy disk drive cable Parallel Port oeo Ee ATCT TTT I i E To docking FDD Ama connector q e T t PRINTER Power cord Printer cable supplied with the printer s Connecting an External Display 3 Before you connect the printer turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter and power cord from the AC outlet Plug the power cord into an AC outlet after finishing all the connections Turn on the peripheral devices before turning on your computer If you are using a printer that does not support Windows Me PCG XG38 PCG XG39 or Windows 2000 PCG XG38K PCG XG39K it may not function properly You can connect a printer while the floppy disk drive is in use
56. hsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day McA fee VirusScan Network Associates Inc Web site http support mcafee com phone 408 988 3832 e mail cybr nai com hours M F 9AM 5PM Central Time Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation Web site http www netscape com phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site http www arcsoft com http www photoisland com phone 510 440 9901 e mail techsupport arcsoft com hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PT Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation Web site http www prodigy com phone 800 213 0992 hours 7 AM 3 AM Eastern Time Quicken 2000 Basic Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Y VAIO Notebook User Guide Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Sound Forge Sonic Foundry Inc Web site http www sonicfoundry com phone 608 256 5555 fax 608 250 1745 e mail http sonicfoundry com support SupportMail asp online
57. ick the Echo tab and remove the checkmark Click OK Q Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support VAIO Notebook User Guide Troubleshooting the modem My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line on page 72 for details Q Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Q Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Q Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible My modem connection is slow Your notebook is equipped with a 56K V 90 compatible modem Many factors may influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise Q If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems Q Ifyou are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Q If you have a second phone line
58. it mouill moins que la prise soit con ue cet effet Ne jamais toucher un fil t l phonique d couvert ou un terminal moins que la ligne t l phonique n ait t d branch de l interface r seau Soyez tr s prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes t l phoniques vitez d utiliser le modem durant un orage lectrique N utilisez pas le modem ni le t l phone pour pr venir d une fuite de gaz vous tes pr s de la fuite L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s A Pour changer la pile de rechange veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus pr s Comme le faisceau laser utilis par cet appareil est dangereux pour les yeux ne tentez pas de d monter le bo tier Confiez l entretien de cet appareil exclusivement au personnel qualifi Adressez vous a un agent de service qualifi Pour les DVD ROM DANGER Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert Evitez l exposition directe au faisceau Attention Afin de r duire les risques d incendie n utilisez qu un cordon de communication NO 26 AWG ou plus gros If you have questions about this product you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1 888 4SONYPC or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd Ft Myers FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the web at http www sony com pcsupport
59. ithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center 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 A Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommag es A Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant Evacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant A The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212xF 100xC 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 identi
60. lay Mode in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook When playing DVD movies on battery power set the power management profile to DVD profile With other profiles the movies are choppy As an alternative you can set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection which will cause the DVD profile to be selected automatically whenever you insert a DVD See Controlling Power Management in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for information on how to set the power management profile You cannot insert or remove the DVD ROM drive while the computer is in power saving mode as a malfunction may result A Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing such discs You cannot switch between LCD and TV if you press Fn F8 when a DVD is inserted in the DVD ROM drive Using the DVD ROM Drive To remove the DVD ROM drive Windows Me only When the computer is off skip steps 1 and 3 1 Right click the AC Power icon in the task tray and choose Remove multipurpose bay device IDE The message screen appears 2 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow and slide the DVD ROM drive out of the multipurpose bay 3 Click OK on the message screen Be sure to insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay
61. lick Floppy Disk Controller and then click Standard Floppy Disk Controller 1 Click Delete The Confirmation window will appear Q Verify that Delete From All Settings is selected and press OK Q Click Update in the System Properties window 4 Double click Disk Drive and confirm that GENERIC NEC FLOPPY DISK is shown My CD DVD or CD RW drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly Q Make sure the optical drive is inserted correctly into the multipurpose bay Q Make sure the label of the disc is facing up Q Ifthe disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions Q A dirty or damaged disc may cause the notebook to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary restart the notebook remove the disc and then check it for dirt or damage Q If you see video but can not hear audio check all of the following Q Check that your DVD ROM drive does not have the mute setting enabled Q Check the volume setting in the audio mixer VAIO Notebook User Guide Q If you are using external speakers check the volume settings and then check the connections between your external speakers and the notebook QO Click Start gt Control Panel gt System gt Device Manager Check that the correct drivers are installed properly Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfun
62. marter Prodigy delivers powerful online content such as sports scores stock quotes news and easy access to Excite plus quality customer service all at a competitive price Quicken 2000 Basic Intuit Inc Quicken is a fast easy way to organize your finances Quicken works just like your checkbook so it is easy to learn and use Quicken manages all your finances bank accounts credit cards investments and loans You can even pay your bills online Smart Capture Sony Electronics Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e mail A smart solution to computer digital audio video and network convergence Smart Connect Windows 2000 Sony Electronics Smart Connect allows you to use an 1 LINK cable not supplied to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer Sound Forge XP Sonic Foundry Inc Sound Forge XP allows you to put powerful audio processing tools and effects to work on your desktop Simply cut copy and paste your way to striking multimedia files for use in everything from web p
63. mputer by calling 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase 26 Specifications Specifications Model PCG XG38 PCG XG38K PCG XG39 PCG XG39K Processor 700 MHz Mobile Intel 850 MHz Mobile Intel Pentium III featuring Intel Pentium III featuring Intel SpeedStep technology SpeedStep technology Hard Disk Drive 20 GB 30 GB Standard RAM 128 MB PC100 SDRAM One 128 MB module expandable to 256 MB LCD Screen 13 3 XGA TFT 14 1 XGA TFT L2 Cache Memory 256 KB CPU Integrated MPEG MPEG1 MPEG 2 Digital Video supports full screen playback Graphics 128 bit accelerator with 8 MB Video SGRAM AGP 3D acceleration Sound Capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Diskette Drive Removable 3 5 1 44 MB DVD ROM Drive Reads CD data from 10 3X to 24X variable transfer rate Reads DVD data from 1 7X to 8X variable transfer rate Laser Diode Properties DVD ROM drive wave length 780 nm and 650 nm laser output 30 2 LW Modem V 90 K56flex compatible data fax modem Infrared Supports 4 Mbps 1 1 Mbps and 115 kbps IrDA Standard Hot swappable Supports Floppy disk drive included Multipurpose Bay Second rechargeable battery optional DVD ROM drive included CD RW optional 2nd hard disk drive optional Expansion Capabilities Two type II PC cards One type II PC card Card Bus support Built in Ca
64. n 37 70 System Idle 38 69 System Suspend 69 Video Standby 38 power source 24 power sources 24 connecting 23 Print Screen key 34 printer connector 78 2 EE VAIO Notebook User Guide printer connector 78 R radio interference 5 rechargeable battery packs 23 24 recharging battery packs 26 Recovery CD 124 regulatory information 5 removing battery packs 27 diskettes 43 floppy disk drive 44 Mini Docking Station 76 replacing battery packs 56 restoring data 124 S Scroll Lock indicator light 36 second battery pack 24 56 selecting display 89 LCD 89 monitor 89 power source 24 setting up your PC support 126 Shift key 34 Shut Down Windows dialog box 30 Shutting Down 30 Sony Fax on Demand service 126 speakers external 90 switching 37 troubleshooting 120 volume 37 Start button 30 starting computer 29 startup problems 30 switching display 37 monitor 37 System Hibernation mode 37 70 System Idle mode 38 69 System Suspend mode 37 69 T technical support support options 126 touchpad 40 troubleshooting 111 startup 30 111 turning on computer 29 TV interference 5 TV or a video deck 85 U USB connector 20 22 36 Index V VAIO Action Setup 65 101 Video Standby mode 38 W weight saver attaching 56 Windows Me Control Panel 55 Explorer 35 Find window 35 help 35 key 34 key combinations 35 Start button 30 taskbar 30 113 VAIO Notebook User Guide
65. nal You can use the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMSI1 series with this computer The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the computer is on See Using the Keyboard on page 33 for more information on using the keyboard See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use A Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series optional is a USB device You must connect it to the USB connector Adding Memory Adding Memory You can increase your system s memory by installing optional memory modules Your system comes with 128 MB of installed memory which can be increased up to 256 MB 128 MB x 2 You can add an expansion memory module in a slot Up to 128 MB expansion memory modules are available as optional memory modules 2 Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install a memory D D D module in your computer See the bulleted list below Be careful when adding memory Mistakes when installing or removing a memory module may cause malfunction If you are using only one memory module you must use the slot closest to the front of the computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a Station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce
66. ner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Using PC cards Using PC cards Your computer includes two PC card slots PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive or to connect a network 3 The PC card slots can accommodate two Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card These slots are compatible with Card Bus Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards You do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC card To insert a PC Card Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards 1 Pull the PC card RELEASE button away from the computer and then push it in toward the computer PC Card Release Button Q A GGZ FT EL STES a aver A TT ET EE 4 j VAIO Notebook User Guide 2 Remove the PC card slot protector When you use a Type III PC card you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors Removing PC Card Slot Protector 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the front label facing up Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into
67. ng Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripheral devices Q Phone line page 72 Q Mini Docking Station page 74 Q Printer page 78 Q External mouse or keyboard page 78 Q Floppy disk drive page 80 Q AV devices page 81 Q Printer page 86 Q External display page 87 Q External speakers page 90 Q External microphone page 91 Q Universal Serial Bus USB device page 92 Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripheral devices You can select a country mode from the modem property window but you should only use US mode Using other country modes is an infringement of the Telecommunications Business Laws VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet 3 In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone line jack on the computer Connecting a Phone Line ESS LS SS S lt QS Phone line jack a PCG XG39 PCG XG39K PCG XG38 PCG XG38K 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 3 Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange
68. ng mode To use as an external drive Connect the floppy disk drive to the computer using the floppy disk drive cable supplied with the VAIO logo facing up Connecting Floppy Disk Drive Floppy disk drive supplied TTT OW Floppy disk drive cable supplied Align the logo on the cable with the slot connection and insert the connector straight into the slot While using the floppy disk drive do not put the system into Power Saving Mode Power saving mode may not work properly and unsaved data may be lost VAIO Notebook User Guide To use as an internal drive 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the DVD ROM drive Windows Me only or To remove the DVD ROM drive Windows 2000 models 2 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO logo facing up Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks into place Inserting Floppy Disk Drive Multipurpose bay Floppy disk drive Using the Floppy Disk Drive To insert a diskette You can insert a floppy disk even if the LED indicator is on 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Inserting Diskette Diskette To remove a diskette Q When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator turns off and then
69. ns 7 loading battery pack 25 M MD 81 Memory adding 93 microphone connecting 91 troubleshooting 121 Mini Docking Station 73 74 75 16 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 attaching 74 Back 73 Connecting Audio and Video 84 Left Right 74 peripheral device audio video AV 81 CD player 81 MD player 81 floppy disk drive FDD 80 printer 78 79 TV VCR 85 removing 76 Undocking 76 Mini docking station connecting printer 78 Front 73 modem laws governing 6 troubleshooting 120 monitor 20 connecting 87 selecting 89 switching among 37 mouse troubleshooting 115 Mouse Properties screen 40 Mouseware accessing help 40 features 40 MovieShaker instructions 105 34 multiple phone lines 72 N navigation keys 34 network connecting 51 Num Lock indicator light 36 numeric keypad area 34 O online help 126 opening DVD ROM drive tray 46 operator keys 34 output devices 5 P party phone lines 72 PBX 72 PC card inserting 51 release button 51 removing 53 slot protector 52 slots 51 troubleshooting 119 Type HI 51 Peripheral device printer 78 peripheral devices connecting 71 phone Index connecting line 72 jack 72 laws governing 6 Ports CONTROL A1 73 DC IN 73 i Link 73 LINE IN 73 LINE OUT 73 Monitor 73 Mouse Keyboard 73 OPTICAL OUT 73 Parallel printer 73 S VIDEO 73 Serial 73 SERIAL CONTROL Al switch 73 USB 73 VIDEO 73 power 36 cord 23 switch 29 power saving modes 69 System Hibernatio
70. nswers to Your Software Questions on page 102 Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Inc Acrobat Reader software allows you to view navigate and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format PDF an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms Adobe PhotoDeluxe Home Edition Adobe Systems Inc Create amazing photo effects with Adobe PhotoDeluxe Without learning complex software you can enhance restore and be creative with your photos Includes built in guided activities stock photos clip art and templates to assist you Adobe Premiere LE Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for video multimedia or the Web View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on the monitor window Create video clips up to three hours long with complete audio video synchronization America Online Windows Me only America Online America Online is a popular Internet online service Stay in touch with family and friends with Easy to Use E mail manage your personal finances get the latest news and sports scores and chat with thousands of others who share your interests ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro is an easy to use advanced printing program that lets you quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper PhotoPri
71. nter Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape portrait free style mixed sizes custom templates and more The application includes enhancement tools and special effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image EA O Z gt y About the Software on Your Computer CompuServe 2000 Windows Me only CompuServe Inc The all new CompuServe 2000 delivers a powerful tool for Internet users who want serious and timely information in depth research and professional communities backed by state of the art technologies including high speed access and powerful e mail messaging Direct CD Windows Me only Adaptec Inc DirectCD allows you to drag and drop files directly to your CD RW drive You can save rename move or delete files right on your CD RW DVgate Sony Electronics Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK connector and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit the clips from your video add others and combine clips into new movie segments You can save your images in a variety of popular file formats EarthLink Network TotalAccess Windows Me only EarthLink Network Inc An Internet Service Provider that supplies access information and assistance to its customers introducing them to the Internet Member benefits include e mail a Personal Start Page a free 6 MB web site a member newsletter and 24 hour technical support
72. ocument 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 your computer automatically and start the selected application or document 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 Jog Dial Control urn Jog Dial control VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the Jog Dial Control This section explains how to use 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 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 Using 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 fun
73. olby Digital Decoder integrated device to experience Dolby Digital recorded videos and dynamic sound Connecting Audio and Video Devices Mini Docking station rear Attach optional DVD drive to main unit To S Video To Optical Ou f connector Digital surround headphones To S Video Video cable optional i To Digital input Optical digital cable optional 3 You can experience Dolby Digital or PCM sound from the OPTICAL OUT connector 3 Switch the Digital output to PCM when you connect a device that does not support Dolby Digital otherwise the speakers or your hearing may be damaged by the increased volume 4 Switch the Digital output to PCM when you play DVDs that support linear PCM recording on the Mini Docking Station Using the Mini Docking Station Connecting a TV or a video deck Connect the computer to a TV or a video deck using audio video cables Switch the input channel of the TV to external input You also need to set up the TV configuration system See To select the display in the Customizing Your VAIO Notebook manual for more information Unplug the connecting cable from the MONITOR connector Connecting a TV CD EEE Mini Docking Station t t t Power To S Video Input oo n O 5 o Q Ee 20 Video cable optional Optical digital cable To Headp
74. omputer will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK connector on the computer does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with the computer The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on 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 The connections and features may vary depending on the i LINK compatible devices You can connect the digital video camera recorder to your notebook or to the optional i LINK port replicator While the digital video camera recorder is connected to your notebook or to an i LINK port replicator do not connect any other device to the other i LINK connector on your notebook DVgate Digital Video Captures If your system displays the message Failed to record to DV deck please check deck s power status cable connection while you are recording images to a digital video device using DV gate software close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DV gate may cause this situation to occur For more information on DV gate software see the DV gate online help VAIO Notebook User Guide Adjusting Image Resolution If the images on the LCD do not
75. or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module To remove a memory module 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity Remove the memory module VAIO Notebook User Guide Memory Module 4 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released LY 5 2 Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow Follow steps 8 and 9 of To install a memory module To install a memory module 1 N Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs Wait until the computer cools down Then remove the screw at the bottom of your computer Removing the Memory Module Cover screw 2 Remove the screw with a screwdriver of a proper size Adding Memory 4 Lift the two stoppers at the bottom of the keyboard and slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Keyboard Stoppers ED a
76. ower Saving Mode Power saving mode may not work properly and unsaved data may be lost Using Smart Connect Using Smart Connect Windows Me You can connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3 0 software preinstalled You may use an i LINK cable optional to connect the two systems and then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer Select the STD mode in Smart Connect 3 0 software to connect with another VAIO computer that has Windows Me preinstalled Connecting with an i Link Cable SSIS SS SS SSS SSIES RSS SSS SSS Se SES lt Windows 2000 The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i LINK cable optional to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect or preinstalled Windows Me You can then use one computer to edit copy or delete files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer See Smart Connect online help for more information When you connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name The computers can be identified by this unique name when the two computers are networked together If you have previously purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that does not have the Windows Me op
77. ower Saving Modes Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has three distinct power saving modes System Idle 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 5 regardless of the power management setting you select 5 If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery 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 System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief period The hard disk and video display enter a low power state and the CPU clock and processor stop The power indicator light is red in this mode To activate System Idle mode Press Fn S the Power Management utility or the Jog Dial control To return to normal mode Press any key or touch the touchpad System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches o
78. pabilities Microphone Stereo speakers Touchpad Telecommunication Fax send receive Capabilities VAIO Notebook User Guide Model PCG XG38 PCG XG38K PCG XG39 PCG XG39K Connection Capabilities USB Port S400 i LINK AC adapter Headphone Mini Docking Station Infrared Microphone Type II 2 amp III PC Cards RJ 11 phone jack Additional Connection Optical digital audio output Capabilities With VGA monitor Mini Docking Station S400 i LINK optional Mouse PS 2 style keyboard Control Al II S Video output Video output Serial port Line in Line out Two USB ports Parallel printer port Floppy disk drive Type II 1 amp IN PC Cards Supplied Accessories Floppy disk drive Rechargeable battery AC adapter and power cord Weight Saver FDD cable DVD ROM drive Power Requirements 73 2 watts maximum 19 5V DC AC 100 240V Power Management Energy Star compliant Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Battery Lithium ion supports dual battery operation Dimensions 11 9 w x 1 8 h x 9 9 d 12 1 w x 1 8 h x 10 3 d 303 x 45 x 250 7 mm 308 x 45 x 261 2mm Weight 6 0 Ibs 2 7 kg with battery 6 2 Ibs 2 8 kg with battery and weight saver and weight saver 6 4 Ibs 2 9 kg with battery 6 5 lbs 3 0 kg with battery and floppy disk drive and floppy disk drive EBA Specifications Model PCG XG38 PCG XG38K PCG XG39 PCG XG3
79. phone ee 91 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Mouse or Keyboard ane 92 Adding Memory ssessssesesssesssssseressesesseseessseessereesseres 93 About the Software on Your Computer 98 About Your Recovery CDS eccceeesseeeeeesteeeees 102 For Answers to Your Software Questions 102 Software Information ccccceceeeesesesseeeeeees 105 MOVIES ARRET en uen 105 PIC CR 2 orssicowoaddensncssdnsettondanmaonepimemendvaesannss 108 Troubleshooting msn 111 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 122 Supplemental Information eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 125 Cr LAB Help end e ee 126 Specifications ssccscewasssusscrsnewassasierstensevssers 127 MO scie sceliteusie sets 131 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Notebook Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Features 3 For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO notebook D D D Specifications on page 127 Exceptional performance Your computer includes a Mobile Intel Pentium III Processor featuring Intel SpeedStep technology and a V 90 compatible K56flex modem Portability The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Sony audio and video quality A high resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of toda
80. pplication Recovery CD s on page 124 The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you two options Q Full Restore without Format Restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk 5 lf you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD Microsoft Word 2000 will not be recovered Use the supplied Word 2000 CD to recover this application Q Full Restore with Format Formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software A If you choose the Full Restore with Format 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 22 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs To use the System Recovery CD s 1 2 un Insert the Sony Sy
81. press the Eject button to remove the diskette Ejecting Diskette Eject button LED indicator Do not press the Eject button when the LED indicator is turned on as data may be lost VAIO Notebook User Guide Handling Diskettes Q Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Q Keep diskettes away from magnets Q Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Removing the floppy disk drive Windows Me models When the computer is off skip steps 1 and 3 1 Right click the Power Management icon in the task tray and choose Remove multi purpose bay device FDD when using an internal drive When using an external drive choose Remove external FDD instead 2 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow and slide the drive out of the multipurpose bay 3 Click OK on the message screen Removing the floppy disk drive using the Jog Dial control To remove the floppy disk drive from the multipurpose bay using the Jog Dial control 1 Rotate the Jog Dial control to Power Management and then press the Jog Dial control The Power Management window appears 2 Rotate the Jog Dial control to Multipurpose bay and then press the Jog Dial control To remove an external floppy disk drive select External floppy disk drive and then press the Jog Dial control Using the Floppy Disk Drive The Device Swapping window appears Remo
82. quipment and the receiver Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with non compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack o O VAIO Notebook User Guide The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the
83. re functions such as Jog Dial Power Management tool the scroll function of touchpad and the keyboard shortcut key function combined with the Fn key My notebook does not start Q Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook indicates that the power is on Q Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Q Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Q Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting Peripheral Devices on page 71 Q Ifyou plugged the notebook into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the notebook for at least one hour and then turn on the notebook Q Take the battery pack off the notebook unplug the power cord and plug it again then turn on the power o VAIO Notebook User Guide My notebook starts but my system doesn t start properly Q When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not start your system properly The message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears
84. rn 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 Notebook 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 Pressing the Jog Dial control is equivalent to pressing Enter JOG Guide Dialog Box pus __ os Internal Timer ADI Goes hr You can use the internal timer to start an application at a specific time The timer can start applications even when the computer is in System Hibernation mode i LINK Interface Your computer comes equipped with an i LINK port The port is a digital interface IEEE1394 for high speed communication By using your computer a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other compatible 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 compatible Device on page 62 of this manual Using P
85. rt point to Program point to Accessories point to System Tools and then click System Information The Help and Support window appears Q Click System Configuration Utility under the Tools menu 4 Click the Advanced button on the General tab and confirm the following information Y VAIO Notebook User Guide 1 Enable Deep Sleep is selected with a checkmark 2 The message Standby function is enabled is displayed If the message reads Standby function is disabled click the Enable button 3 The message Hibernation feature is enabled is displayed If the message reads Hibernation feature is disabled click the Enable button 4 Click OK and restart your notebook My system enters System Idle mode when System Suspend mode has been selected Q If you are connecting an optical disc drive with a PC card disconnect it by stopping the PC card Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices that you are not currently using See Removing a PC card for more information oO Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your notebook s Windows operating system A Windows 2000 only When the notebook enters and returns from a power saving mode after removing the optical drive the message Unsafe Removal of Device may appear and the device name is shown listed as Secondary IDE Channel Click OK The Power Management setting is not responding Your notebook s operating system may become un
86. s 10 Internal microphone 11 Touchpad 12 Left right buttons Back AIO imino en QUI INDUM 1 1 Infrared port connector 2 Docking Floppy disk drive connector 3 Q Monitor connector 4 USB connector 5 DC In connector Locating the Controls and Connectors Left PCG XG39 PCG XG39K PCG XG38 PCG XG38K PC card slots i i LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector Battery bay Phone line jack Aaj oJ P i LINK is a trademark of SONY used only to designate that the unit contains an IEEE1394 connector All products with an i LINK connector may not communicate with each other VAIO Notebook User Guide Right 1 Power button 2 Multipurpose bay 3 Jog Dial control 4 Microphone connector 5 Headphone connector 6 Intercooler flap Bottom 1 Intercooler flap lever 2 Multipurpose bay release lever EA Z gt Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC Adapter 1 Slide the LCD lock lever to your right 2 Open the computer Opening your Computer LCD lock lever SSS LITE OSES Y LEZ f 3 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC
87. s 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 Fn A Insert selecting Run from the Start menu Displays the Properties window This is the equivalent of double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel VAIO Notebook User Guide Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on Light is red in System Idle mode and flashes red in System h Suspend mode Turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powered off Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of the computer 1 Battery 2 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the drive bay on the right side of the computer 2 Hard disk Lights when data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the o computer when this indicator light is on Light On Off Num Lock The number keys in the numeric The alphanumeric character keys keypad are active in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase Letters appear in lower case as as you type The Shift key you type unless you hold down lowers the case of typed letters the Shift key when Caps Lock is on Scroll Lock The screen scroll
88. s 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 Recovering Microsoft Word 2000 If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD Microsoft Word 2000 will not be recovered Use the supplied Word 2000 CD to recover this application Supplemental Information Supplemental Information Switching Between NTSC and PAL Standards Your computer is designed to allow you to switch between NTSC and PAL standards For details on switching from one standard to another go to Ask Sony at http www sony com pcsupport Selecting the Printer Port Mode for Your Printer The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for details on using Sony Notebook Setup Using the Touchpad In addition to using the left and right buttons for mouse clicks you can tap on the touchpad to indicate mouse clicks By default the tapping feature is disabled If you wish to turn on the tapping feature click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel select the Tapping tab and click the check
89. s differently Information moves across the Exactly how it scrolls depends display normally on the specific application It has no effect in many applications Using the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Function Fn F ESC System Suspend Fn 0X F3 Mute On Off Fn A F4 Speaker volume Fn Q F5 Brightness control Fn L F7 Switch to the external display LCD Fn L M F8 Zz Fn F12 System Hibernation 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 Ttor To decrease volume press Fn F4 then J or Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then or gt To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then bor 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 Toggles through the external display connected to an optional Mini Docking Station PCGA PSX1 and the LCD m LCD and external display Only LCD Only external display Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execu
90. s such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches 20 cm behind the back panel of the computer If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center VAIO Notebook User Guide oO D G E The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Handling your notebook Q oO oO Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer
91. stable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then changed before the notebook completely enters the lower power state To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability Q Close all open applications Q Push and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook The sound of my notebook s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help for more information ra cr Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the LCD screen My LCD screen is blank Q Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Q Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on D Check that the battery pack s is inserted properly and charged 1 The notebook may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the screen Q The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen Windows Me only Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual that came with your display for more information l want to change the video resolution of my display You can use independen
92. stem Recovery CD in the DVD ROM drive Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 30 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process 3 Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the SRCD you may be prompted to insert your ARCD after restarting Windows Insert the ARCD to automatically complete recovery of your system If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 N Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears 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 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the En
93. t controls to change the video resolution of your display Q Click Start point to Settings point to Control Panel and then click the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box appears Q Click on the Settings tab Q Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpad My mouse does not work Q Ifyou are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Mouse or Keyboard on page 92 or Connecting an external mouse or keyboard on page 78 for details S VAIO Notebook User Guide Q If you connected an external mouse while your notebook is on you must restart your notebook Q Ifyou are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS 1 check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector My touchpad does not work properly Q You may have disabled the touchpad without a mouse being connected to the notebook You must restart the notebook to make the touchpad work again Q If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double click you must adjust the button assignments Follow these steps 1 Click Start point to Control Panel and then click on the Mouse icon 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action The pointer does not move while using the Touchpad or Mouse Q Click the Start button on the Win
94. tal cr mp Use the specified AC adapter for the power rating of the Mini Docking Station To connect the Mini Docking Station to your computer When a charged battery is inserted in your computer you can attach and detach the Mini Docking Station without turning off the computer tt your notebook is in power saving mode switch to normal mode before attaching or detaching the Mini Docking Station Using the Mini Docking Station 1 Open the cover of your computer Docking Station FDD Connector Docking FDD connector 2 Attach the left side tab of the Mini Docking Station to the left side hollow of your computer Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicks Left Tab Hollow 3 Align the connector on the Mini Docking Station with the docking floppy disk drive connector on the back of your computer 4 Firmly press the Mini Docking Station into place VAIO Notebook User Guide Attach the right side tab of the Mini Docking Station to the right side hollow of your computer Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicks 5 Right Tab Hollow Do not lift or move the computer by holding only the Mini Docking Station as the Mini Docking Station may separate from the computer Removing the Mini Docking Station from your notebook When the computer is off skip step 1 When the computer is in Power saving mode switch to Normal mode and then follow the steps b
95. te 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 button to turn on power VAIO Notebook User Guide Combinations Feature Function Fn D Turns off the LCD to save power To turn the LCD Video Standby back on press any key Windows Me only Fn E Ejects the CD or DVD media Eject Fn S Puts the system into System Idle mode a power System Idle management state To return the system to the active state press any key 3 You can carry out these functions using the Jog Dial control See Using the Jog Dial Control on page 66 for more information Some functions are not available until Windows launches Replacing a Keycap Replace the Enter keycap Shift keycap and Space keycap as described below For other keys place the keycaps in their original place and gently push down until they click To replace the enter key Enter Key Back projections Attaching Enter Key Push down spring projections Replacing a Keycap To replace the shift or space key Back projections Attaching the Shift or Space Key Push down spring projections 3 Do not use force to remove the keycaps as this may result in a malfunction Do not push too hard on the keycaps when placing them VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the Touchpad
96. ter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they are corrupted or 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 122 3 You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support To use the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the DVD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process 3 Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CD
97. tery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the Power Management utility See Using Power Saving Modes on page 69 The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter System Hibernation mode when the battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as System Suspend or System Hibernation Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try
98. the connector The RELEASE button comes out Push down the RELEASE button toward the display panel Inserting PC Card PC card Using PC cards Do not force a card into the slot as this 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 use For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the System Suspend or System Hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your system to correct the problem Removing PC card Upper eject button ESS SSSR SSS SISOS SSS SSS SSSSSOSSSSOSS SSSI SSS IS N Lower eject button Insert the PC card slot protector back into the empty slot Removing a PC card 5 If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions 1 Double click n in the system task tray N The Unplug or Eject hardware dialog box appears 3 Inthe Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box select the appropriate option and then click Stop 4 Confirm the device and click OK VAIO Notebook User Guide 5 A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed from the system 6 Press the PC card RELEASE button to remove the PC card A When using longer PC cards Wireless LAN c
99. 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 transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5i me tage Hull PQ KIA ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada KE O DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted l
100. ting My PC card is not working Q Make sure the PC card is compatible with Microsoft Windows Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using Q If you are using two PC cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using Troubleshooting software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the About Software section of this manual When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW drive appears and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up l hear background noise while using Windows Media Player to play my music CDs Sony suggests using the preinstalled Media Bar software to play audio CDs l can not use the DVgate software If your notebook is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode you cannot use DV gate or Smart Connect software Please select another profile My voice related software does not work properly Q Disable echo function of the microphone by taking the following steps 1 Click Start point to Settings and then point to Control Panel 2 Click Yamaha DS XG 3 Cl
101. tions Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display also Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Notes on setup E oO Do not place your computer in a location subject to Q Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Q Direct sunlight 1 Excessive dust Q Moisture or rain Q Mechanical vibration or shock Q Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Q Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 18 F 10 C Q High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material
102. tlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you are on the web Microsoft Word 2000 Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Word 2000 makes it easy to create shared Web e mail and print documents for use around the world It embraces HTML as a first class file format and extends Word s ease of use to the Web and e mail Word 2000 also extends that ease of use to international users making it simple to create multilingual documents MovieShaker Sony Electronics Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with the click of a mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Netscape Communicator is an all in one Internet tool that makes it easy to browse the web send Internet e mail chat read newsgroups and compose great web documents PictureGear Sony Electronics This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony Digital Still Camera or a Sony Mavica Camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder About the Software on Your Computer Prodigy Internet Windows Me only Prodigy Communications Corporation An online service that helps you find what you need online faster and s
103. tor on the left side of the optional Mini Docking Station You can connect it without turning off your computer If your notebook is in power saving mode switch to normal mode before connecting a floppy disk drive to the Mini Docking Station 1 With the VAIO logo facing up plug the cable firmly into the connector and both of the alignment posts in the guide holes 2 With the VAIO logo facing up plug the FDD into the other end until it locks in place FDD Connecting Floppy disk drive supplied Mini Docking Station left side optional Z OIVA Floppy disk drive cable supplied 2 When you connect the floppy disk drive to the floppy disk drive connector of the Mini Docking Station you cannot use the PRINTER connector of the floppy disk drive cable Using the Mini Docking Station Connecting audiovideo AV devices You can use audio video devices by connecting the AV devices to the Mini Docking Station See the manuals and online help that came with your AV devices for detailed instructions By connecting an MD deck or a CD player which has a CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1 1 connector you can play a CD disc create your own CD database or edit an MD disc Connecting an MD Deck or CD Player Mini Docking Station connect to the computer SERIAL CONTROL A1 J switch Q Ex 0o 550 of Jo To CONTROL A1 To Digital In CONTROL A1 E
104. ur 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 il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS VL indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs a 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 materiel est de 0 3 EA O Z gt Contents WADONE serisinin ERREnes 11 FEatUTE S cnusnsspoipenduontnommininlontiekanneibiovacinaisnldnnbadaiannst 11 Unpacking Your VAIO Notebook 00 12 Ergonomic Considerations ccccc
105. uter is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack To insert the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay on the left side of the computer Battery Bay SS N 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay Inserting Battery Pack SSS SEEPS SY SSS sS p Battery pack ASSR NS 2 SS LT supplied N i Label side facing down 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks A If the Mini Docking Station is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with the Mini Docking Station attached may cause the Mini Docking Station to disconnect from the computer VAIO Notebook User Guide To charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack 3 The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges 3 When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately two hours A To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour See Displaying Detailed Battery Information in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Battery Indicator Lights 2 Battery indicators Battery pack supplied Battery Indicator Meaning 1g Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on t
106. ve the drive and click OK Note If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions Removing Floppy Disk Drive RELEASE lever on bottom ZT When the multipurpose bay is empty attach the weight saver to it See Using a Second Battery Pack on page 56 for details on attaching the weight saver Removing the floppy disk drive Windows 2000 models If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions 1 Double click n in the system task tray 2 The Unplug or Eject dialog box appears 3 Inthe Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box select the appropriate option and then click Stop 4 Confirm the device and click OK 5 A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed from the system 6 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow and then unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer ES VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the DVD ROM Drive Your computer comes with a DVD ROM drive You can play both DVDs and CDs 2 When the computer is in Power Saving mode you cannot insert a disc See Controlling Power Management in the online manual Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for more information on Power Saving modes To insert a Disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the Eject button to open the DVD ROM drive The tray slides out DVD Eject Eject button
107. when the bay is empty See To insert a second battery pack on page 56 for details on inserting the weight saver To remove the DVD ROM drive Windows 2000 models If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions 1 Double click LS in the system task tray 2 The Unplug or Eject dialog box appears 3 Inthe Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box select the appropriate option and then click Stop 4 Confirm the device and click OK 5 A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed from the system 6 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow and then unplug the DVD ROM drive from the computer If your computer is turned off you do not have to follow these instructions To insert the DVD drive You do not need to shut down the computer to insert the DVD ROM drive into the multipurpose bay Do not insert the floppy disk drive while the notebook is in power saving mode VAIO Notebook User Guide Inserting DVD Drive Multipurpose bay DVD ROM drive Insert until it clicks Notes on CD and DVD media Handling CD and DVD media Q Do not touch the surface of the disc Q Do not drop or bend the disc Cleaning CD and DVD media Q Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thin
108. y s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Microsoft Windows operating system Your system includes Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 2000 Professional Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mails browse the Internet and use the dialing and fax features Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions ISP support and gov ernment regulations 2 ES VAIO Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your VAIO Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box Main unit Power cord AC adapter Rechargeable Weight saver battery pack f DVD ROM drive oS 4 Manuals Q VAIO User Guide Contains information on setting up your notebook supplementary updates and software information This manual describes the features and specifications of your notebook the applications included with your system how to contact software vendors and solve common problems Q Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Getting Started manual Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating system Unpacking Your VAIO Notebook Software CDs OQ Microsoft Word 2000 Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the Sony computer you purchased Recovery CDs Q System Recovery CD s Allows you to restore the software titles that
109. y 46 using 46 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 118 DVD ROMs cleaning 50 handling 50 E Eject button 43 46 47 ejecting battery packs 57 diskettes 43 32 DVD ROM discs 47 electronic documentation 126 Energy Star 2 ergonomic considerations 14 Escape key 34 external devices display 89 See also monitor speakers 37 90 F faxes laws governing 6 floppy disk drive disconnecting 44 troubleshooting 117 Fn 38 Fn key 34 combination commands 37 function keys 34 H handling 16 CD ROMs and DVD ROMs 50 diskettes 44 handling the LCD screen 16 hard drives indicator light 36 installing additional 51 hardware online support 126 Help Index Mouseware 40 help 126 I i LINK 21 indicator lights 36 battery 36 56 Caps Lock 36 hard drive 36 Num Lock 36 Scroll Lock 36 infrared communication devices 54 other computers 54 infrared port 54 infrared transmission active distance 55 troubleshooting 55 input devices 5 Insert key 34 inserting battery pack 25 diskettes into drive 43 DVD ROM discs 46 installation 15 installing hard drives 51 hardware 71 peripherals 71 Intercooler flap closing 32 interference 5 ee VAIO Notebook User Guide J Jog Dial control 65 using 66 K keyboard 34 L LCD lock lever 29 selecting to display output 89 troubleshooting 115 LOD screen handling 16 lever LCD 29 weight saver release 57 lithium ion battery disposal 7 safety precautio

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