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1. The online help files that accompany your pre installed software contain instructions on using the software VAIO Link website if you have any problem with your computer you can accessthe VAIO Link website Go to http www vaio link com VAIO Link Response Centre Before contacting VAIO Link Response Centre try to solve the problem by reading the User Guides and help files for the peripherals or software amp You need to plug in the phone line and configure your nrodem for use before using the contrrunication features described in this manual Getting help 87 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your notebook Many problems have simple solutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link About the computer and software page 88 About Bluetooth page 91 About Wireless LAN page 93 The maximum communication speed is 11 Mbps but it slows down when transferring MPEG2 data The About the display page 94 About CDs and floppy disks page 95 About sound page 98 About the modem page 98 About peripherals page 100 About digital video captures and DVgate page 101 About i LINK devices page 101 DOOD Ooo 6 60 6 Getting help 88 About the computer and software My computer does not start D Coco eo m Q Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it isturned on Check t
2. antenna is not covered The data transfer distance can be shorter than 100 metres depending on existing obstades between the two devices on radio wave quality on the operating system or the software used Try to move your notebook or to place both devices closer If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your notebook Check that the Bluetooth function of the device with which you want to communicate is on See the other device s manual for more details cannot stop the Bluetooth function Q m Turn off the Wireless switch and make sure that the Bluetooth LED turns off If the above method does not work slide the power switch and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power cannot connect to another Bluetooth device using services provided by another Bluetooth device You can connect to another Bluetooth device only by using the services provided by your notebook See BlueSpace help and the other Bluetooth device s manual for details Getting help 93 About Wireless LAN cannot use the Wireless LAN function Q Check if the Wireless switch on the left side of the machine is turned on Q Check if you have selected Wireless LAN in the Switch wireless devices dialog box The Wireless LAN Access Point and your computer cannot communicate J Q Check the
3. ACPI Short for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface a power management specification ACPI enables the operating system to turn peripherals on and off and to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer With ACPI a CD ROM player can be turned off by the operating system if it is not in use Application recovery A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on the computer Performing an application recovery is useful when an individual application does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device doesnot work properly Application recovery CD ROM CD ROM that enablesa VAIO computer user to recover all the applicationsthat were available when the computer was purchased The CD ROM is supplied with the computer BIOS An acronym for Basic Input Output System The BIOSisa programthat enables the computer to start when you turn it on It monitors the data stream between the operating system and the computer s hardware devices CardBus CardBus is the commercial name for an advanced PC Card The CardBus technology allows computer users to enjoy higher performances as far as data transfer and operating speed are concerned See PCMCIA Glossary Term CD ROM CD RW CPU DC In Docking station Driver DVD ROM Ethernet 117 Definition Abbreviation for Compact Disc Read Only Memory A high capacity optical disc usually 650 MB in sze capa
4. Ooo Welcome 10 Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the Sony applications OO m Oo Ooo About the Software is a short description of the features of the software pre installed on your sytem Using Video software explains how to use Sony video software DVgate MovieShaker and Smart Capture Managing audio files with SonicStage explains how to convert your existing MP3 WMA and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format Using Digital Print explains how to get the most enjoyment out of your photographs taken witha digital camera Using BlueSpace gives a short description on how to use the Bluetooth software Customizing your notebook explains how to set your system and power management Installing and updating applications explains how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers explains how to install update or uninstall a driver Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to performa system and application recovery Using partitioned drives tells you what you can do with partitioned drives Refer to the Specifications online document for details on your computer drivers and accessories In the VAIO Link Customer Service Guide you will find all the VAIO Link information you need including specific conta numbers and addresses for each country Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and tro
5. The i UNK connection varies depending on the software applications operating systemand i LINK compatible devices you use Refer to the doaurrentation that cane with your software for more infomation Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of i LINK conm patible PC peripherals HDD DVD ROM drive etc before you connect themto your notebook necting peripheral devices lt m 81 Connecting a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder proceed as follows 1 Plugoneend of thei LINK cable 1 into the i LINK connector 2 of the computer and the other end into the DV Out connector 3 on the digital video camera recorder Launch the DVgate application amp On Sony digital Video carreras connectors labeled DV Out DV In Out or i UNK arei LINK compatible o 5 Oo he i x o fe 2 a tt amp gt amp N i ee ASS Se The Sony digital video carrera recorder is an anple your digital FREES video carrera recorder may need to be connected different y x n AS SO If your digital video carrera recorder indudes a Merrory Stid lt dot you can copy images fromit to your computer via a Maroy Stik To do so sindy copy images on the Merrory Sick then inset it into the Merrory Stid lt slot of your computer necting peripheral devices lt gt 82 Connecting two VAIO notebooks You can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO c
6. When you have finished using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to remove the disk a Before pressing the eject button nake sure that the LED indicator is tumed off If the floppy disk does not corre out by pressing the get button disconnect the floppy dsk drive fromthe conjputer Dond press the get button while the LED indicator is on It may darrage the floppy disk Connecting peripheral devices Removing the floppy disk drive To remove the floppy disk drive proceed as follows Q Q 79 If your computer ison wait until the LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable from the computer If the floppy disk drive isnot removed properly your system may crash and you may lose data that you did not save before If your computer is off you can directly unplug the USB cable from the computer amp To carry your floppy disk drive when you have finished using it fold the floppy disk cable into the corrpartrrent on the side of the floppy disk drive Connecting a USB printer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug an optional USB printer cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the Y symbol on your computer and printer Plug the printer 3 power cord into an AC outlet Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Device Manager Start Control Panel doude dick System
7. Before contacting VAIO Link you may try to solve the problem by reading this User Guide or the manuals and help files for the peripherals or software Welcome Documentation pack Your documentation pack contains paper and online user guides These guides can be found on your computer s hard drive and or on the application CD ROM Printed documentation Q A Getting Started brochure where you find a brief description of the items in your box some specifications of your notebook and how to setup your notebook A Customer Guide where you find all the basic information you need to start using your notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Bluetooth Safety Regulations flyer A Wireless LAN Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online documentation 1 The Sony Notebook User Guide Q Using your notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also find out what you can do with aMemory Stick and how to use Wireless LAN and the Bluetooth function Connecting peripheral devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips Precautions provides facts and advice about using your notebook Glossary refersto terms used in this manual oO
8. expensive of the two technologies The active matrix technology or TFT produces better quality but isalso more expensive Short for Light Emitting Diode A semiconductor device that lightsup when electricity passes through it A lithium ion battery useslithium cobalt oxide and carbon aselectrodesand ions move from one electrode to the other during charge and discharge Lithium ion batteries are the first choice for notebooks because of their light weight high energy density and because they have no memory effect In addition they do not use heavy metals like lead mercury or cadmium Glossary Term MAPI maximum RAM Motherboard MPEG Operating system Partition PBX 119 Definition Short for Messaging Application Program Interface A Microsoft Windowsinterface enabling you to send e mail messages It allows e mail access and distribution among applications MAPI compatible applications include a Send Mail or Send in the File menu of the application The maximum amount of RAM that your computer can contain Once this amount is reached you can no longer add additional RAM to your computer The motherboard is the main circuit board insde your computer It holds the CPU the BIOS the memory and so on MPEG or Moving Pictures Experts Group isa standard for audio visual compression of video sequences M PEG achieves high compression rates by storing only the changes from one frame to another The decrease in data is g
9. page 24 Shutting down your notebook page 25 Using the keyboard page 26 Using the touchpad page 31 Using the Jog Dial page 32 Using the DVD ROM i LINK drive page 40 Using PC Cards page 44 Using Memory Stick page 47 Using the modem page 56 Using power saving modes page 58 Using the Bluetooth functionality page 60 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 62 CeooeoeBk op Peo 0 ee eb v E O the Md x c a 2 od de z gt 8 g your notebook Locating controls and connectors Right lt bP 15 1 Bluetooth antenna page 60 2 MagicGate Memory Stick slot page 47 3 USB port page 76 4 Headphone connector page 74 5 Line in microphone connector page 75 6 Ventilation dot 7 Cable lock slot 8 DC In page 20 You can use the cable lock slot to lock down your notebook You just need to loop an anti theft lock around a desk or a chair insert the lock into the dot of your notebook and set the combination A Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on g your notebook bP 16 Left v E O hen kd 5 x c a 2 o J z gt 8 ASS SEN S G e E ES 1 Ethernet network connector page 83 W ESOS SSS NAGS ASSLSS SA QC SSS PC Card slot page 44 3 Wireless switch Bluetooth page 60 or Wireless LAN page 62 4 PC Car
10. Enercy Star guidelines for energy efficiency The International Enercy Star Office Equipment Programisan international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It isan open systemin which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted productsare office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their tandards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR iS a U S registered mark AINA Read this first Safety information Owner s record The serial number and model number are located on the bottomof your Sony notebook Record the serial numberin the space provided here Refer to the model number and serial number if you call VAIO Link Serial number Model number model name in brackets PCG 461M PCG SRX51P A Warnings General Q Q D Opening the unit for whatever reason could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO notebook to rain or moisture Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak To change the backup battery pl
11. Navigator symbol on the right E The Jog Dial Launcher window appears m Winky o Rotate the Jog Dial up and down to view the software applications and utilities on your computer To launch an application make sure it is selected and press the Jog Dial With some folders you will then get to a submenu Again rotate the J og Dial to select a feature then press to launch it Press the Back button to go back to the main menu or to close the Jog Dial Launcher You can also scroll to and select Return 5 Oo he i x o fe 2 a tt amp gt amp g your notebook lt gt 38 Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings You can change the operation and dilay of Jog Dial Navigator with the optionsin Jog Dial Setting To display the Jog Dial Setting dialog box proceed as follows Q Right dick the Indicator window or the Jog Dial Navigator icon in the taskbar and selec Jog Dial Setting from the menu OR Q Double click Jog Dial Navigator in the Control Panel classic view OR Q Click Start All Programs Jog Dial Navigator then Jog Dial Setting The Jog Dial Setting window appears lap Dial Satibi Acres mea srg E Uing boih sl and sppiabor Function noreal siria 2 Unig dag Dial aa aiaa haal 2 Dirabing al tha log Dial lumctone Tou aE b aa FT ho rein Pes chag i paitini Using your notebook 39 Click on a tab to display the setting items Activity mode tab Activity
12. Panel Double click the System icon On the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button Q A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Q Check your PG Parental Guidance in the DVD software as this might be preventing certain DVDswhen it is activated D a On your computer the default DVD region code is 2 Do not change this setting using the Region Code Changefundion in Windows or using any other software applications Systemmalfunctons originating fromthe user changing the DVD region code are beyond the scope of your warranty and will result in service charges for repair When I double click an application icon a message such as You mus insert the application CD into your CD ROM drive appears and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the discin the tray with the label side facing up Getting help 97 The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place Q Q Q Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up The disc may be scratched Place another disc to see if that is the reason There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour My floppy disk drive ca
13. RGB signal cable SDRAM Standard RAM System recovery System recovery CD ROM TFT 121 Definition Short for Random Access Memory the memory used to run programs and store data in current use RAM isthe fastest kind of memory to read from and write to Information stored in RAM islost when you turn off the computer The higher the RAM capacity the faster your current data can be processed The degree of sharpness and clarity of an image Resolution is expressed in pixels Frequent computer screen resolutions are 640 x 480 pixels VGA resolution appropriate for a 14 inch screen 800 x 600 appropriate for a 15 inch screen 1 024 by 768 appropriate for a 17 inch screen and 1 280 by 1 024 LCD displays usually use a higher resolution than a CRT of the same size RGB stands for Red Green Blue A cable that requires separate transmission types for the three colours on the display Synchronous DRAM isa kind of dynamic random access memory running at a much higher clock speed than regular memory The amount of RAM that is available on your computer when you purchase it A recovery process that enables you to recover the hard disk image initially available on the computer Performing a system recovery is useful in the event of a serious system crash or if you want to modify the size of your partitions CD ROM that is supplied with your computer and that enables a VAIO computer user to recover the hard disk image that was ava
14. and your machine smaller The maximum communication speed is not reached The maximum communication peed is 11 Mbps but it sows down when transferring MPEG2 data The About the display My LCD does not display anything D Oooo 0 Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it isturned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Adjust the brightness of the LCD The computer may be in LCD video standby mode Press any key to activate the display The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the lt fn gt key while pressing lt F7 gt several times Getting help 95 The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image The window have just closed continues to appear on my LCD Press the lt Windows gt key and lt D gt key twice to refresh the screen About CDs and floppy disks My DVD ROM drive tray does not open Q Q Q Q Q Make sure the computer is turned on Press the eject button on the DVD ROM drive If the tray does not come out when you press the eject button go to My Computer Select the drive click the right button of your mous and select Eject Try pressing lt Fn gt t lt E gt keys to open the disc tray If it still does not work turn off the c
15. board can provide up to 1 024 x 768 pixels and supports up to 65 thousand colours
16. confirming the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK The Safely Remove Hardware mesage appears Click the Close button 9 Press the PC Card release button 1 The PC Card release button ejects SS 23 SIS S gt Ss 6 SISSON gt RES RAS SASSO SSS wae SHC eA g your notebook bP a If you unplug the PC Card fromthe npute when itis still tumed on your sytemnight crash and you night lose data that you did not save before Ps 46 3 o a Pressthe PC Card release button g The PC Card pops out 26 N e fe 2 E gt 8 Whilethe card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibemate power management mode It may enter Standby node It is recommended that you renove the card before you manually enter Hibemate mode by pressing the lt Fin gt 4 lt F12 gt keys and if it isset to enter Hibemate autorretically while using a battery as the source of power Sone PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with this computer Using your notebook 47 Using Memory Stick Your VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Use the flash memory technology to download anything that can be converted into digital data such as pictures music word
17. details Close all open applications before playing a DVD ROM movie When playing DVD movies on battery power st the power management profile to DVD With other profiles the movies can be choppy Do not switch power saving modes while playing a DVD video Do not use resident disc utilities or resident utilities to seed up the access of discs because they may cause the system to become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Depending on the display setup properties you selected you may use the lt Ffn gt t F gt command to expand the screen to full screen dze Region codes indicators are labeled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD ROM drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of DVD ROM drive are out of warranty Using your notebook 44 Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC Card slot PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot front label fadng up 1 N Gently push the card into the dot until the card is fixed into the connector a Son
18. do not attempt any disassembling process For servicing refer to qualified personnel only Q There are visible and invisible radiations when the optical disc drive isopen avoid direct exposure to the laser beam Read this first Regulatory information Sony hereby declares that the PCG SRX51P A product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999 5 EC radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive CECO This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use in following areas residential commercial and light industrial This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables not longer than 3 metres 9 8 f eet The optical disc drive is classified asa CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repair and maintenance only by authorized Sony technicians Improper repairs and use can create safety hazards Before activating the built in modem you are invited to read the Modem Regulations flyer Read this first 6 Depending on the country usage of the built in Bluetooth functionality may be restricted For country specific details please refer to the Bluetooth Safety Regulations flyer Depending on the country usage of the Wireless LAN functionality may be restricted For country specific details please refer to the
19. gigabit 1 000 megabits per second Glossary Term EULA i LINK ISP L2 cache memory LAN LCD LED Lithium ion battery 118 Definition EULA End User Licence Agreement is the name given to a licence governing the software on your computer The EULA can be found in the Read this first section at the beginning of the software guide or directly on the VAIO desktop i UINK is Sony s version of the IEEE 1394 standard for high speed digital serial interface The standard is regarded in the audio video and IT industries asthe most suitable interface for connecting computers and digital audio video devices such as digital cameras etc An ISP Internet Service Provider is a company which provides you with a user name password and telephone number in order to connect to the Internet Cache memory is RAM like memory that enables quick access to data that has already been read by the computer L1 and L2 are levelsof cache memory in a computer A LAN Local Area Network isa group of computers connected together within a limited geographical area It enables usersto share devices such as printers and information using one processor or server Short for Liquid Crystal Display Flat notebook display technology using liquid crystals and light polarisation to provide sharp flicker f ree images on a screen comprised of millions of tiny cells Colour can be produced by two basic techniques Passive matrix is the less
20. setting tab Display Sound tab Activity mode settings are enabled after you reboot your computer Using both scroll and application function normal activities Thisisthe normal activity mode setting for Jog Dial Navigator Using Jog Dial as a mouse wheel When this is selected J og Dial functions asa mouse wheel only Disabling all the Jog Dial functions When thisisselected all of theJog Dial functions are disabled This setsthe Jog Dial functions Scroll range You can drag the slider left or right to set the scroll range Handling menu or dialog box by Jog Dial You must reboot Windows When thisis selected you can operate both pop up menus and dialog boxes with Jog Dial This setting is enabled after you reboot your computer Select JogScript file This specifies the location and name of JogScript files This setsthe sound effectsfor the Jog Dial window display and Jog Dial functions Enabling moving animation This enables or disablesthe animation effects during J og Dial window display Transparency You can drag the dider left or right to set the transparency of the Jog Dial window Sound when pressing J og Dial Thisspecifies the sound file that is played when theJ og Dial is pressed Sound when spinning J og Dial This specifies the sound file that is played when the Jog Dial isrotated 40 Using the DVD ROM i LINK drive You can use the external i LINK drive to listen to aud
21. settings you will enter the Task Manager Select the application or process that is locking your sytem and then click End Task Q If the above method doesnot work or you do not know which application islocking your system restart the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Turn Off Computer and then select Turn Off Q If the above method doesnot work slide the power switch off and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power Q If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and shut down the computer by pressing lt Alt gt lt F4 gt and clicking Turn Off in the Turn off computer screen My software program locks up or crashes Q Make sure the software is compatible with your equipment and operating system Q Try re installing the software Q Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support My touchpad interprets a single tap asa double click Open the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action My mouse does not work Q Check that the USB mouse is plugged into the USB connector Q If you areusing an optional Sony USB mouse check that the appropriate driver and mouseware are properly installed Getting help 91 About Bluetooth cannot use the Bluetooth function m D If the Bluetooth LED isoff turn
22. such as alcohol or benzine asthese may damage the finish of your computer Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 10 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent that internal heat builds up Do not place your computer on poroussurfaces such as rugsor blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation dots 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 0 0 0 D Oooo Precautions 112 Q Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Q Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not
23. the work In the music world however illegal acts of distributing music without the permission of the artist particularly on the Internet have recently been on the increase That is why the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA took the initiative to organize a forum called Secure Music Digital Initiative SDM I to study technology for protecting copyrights during the electronic distribution of music Using your notebook 52 Sony offers the MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick Walkman with a copyright protection function that complies with SDMI standards thereby providing an environment where individuals can record and enjoy third party music data without worrying about copyright infringement a Literary works that are recorded by individuals are permitted for private usage only Compatible devices There are nearly 80 Memory Stick enabled products on the market or announced for introduction world wide ranging from camcorders and portable music players to voice recorders and many other electronic devices You can currently use Memory Sticks with the following Sony products Visual Q Cybershot digital camera Mavica digital camera Q PC TRV and VX series digital video cameras Q LC data projector Audio Q MSWalkman Q MSHi fi sytem Q Network Walkmans Q Voice recorders Other Q VAIO notebooks Q VAIO desktops Q CUE Handheld Entertainment Organiser Q Sony mobile phones Using your not
24. your external display to the computer When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can press lt Fn gt lt F7 gt to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices You may not be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the type of computer display and projector used To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug thesupplied display adapter 1 into the computer s monitor connector 2 and the display cable 3 into the display adapter 2 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 4 into the display and the A other end into an AC outlet D SS SSSSSS SON SSIES Ses X s gt SSS e yis A A T remove the display adapter first tum off the computer then S XN lt EA press both sides of the diggdlayadapter connector and unplug it w fromthe computer necting peripheral devices lt gt 73 Connecting a projector You can use a projector as an external display such asthe Sony LCD Projector You can connect a projector using the supplied display adapter To connect a projector proceed as follows 1 Plug the supplied display adapter 1 into the computer s monitor connector 2 and the display signal cable 3 to the display adapter 2 Plug the speaker audio cable 4 into the headphone connector 5 identified by the Q symbol 3 Plug the projector power cord 6 i
25. 28 MB memory the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks a Geneaic Memory Stidss cannot be used with the Menory Sid lt Valknen or with data that is protected by copyright Using your notebook 50 M agicGate Memory Stick The MagicGate Memory Stick white in colour records PC and image data just like its blue counterpart the difference is it uses the MagicGate copyright protection technology oh dite With this type of Memory Stick also called the MG Memory Stick you can enjoy the following features Q 32 64 and 128 MB capacity versions Q Storage of up to 120 minutes of audio data Q Download and save Q digital music Q pictures Q movies and more Combine data filesto add musicto your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative Compliance SonicStage software Ooo OO So that you further distinguish a MagicGate Memory Stick from a generic one look for i i Q the logo printed on it Q a protruding dot located on the back a MagicGate is a copyight protection technology that anpies with the standards set by SMI Secure Digital Music Initiative anoranizationworking to draw up industry standard specifications in order to protect copyights of digital music The wre logo indicates the copyright protection system devised by Sony It is not meant to guarantee comp
26. Battery release lever page 21 3 Memory module cover page 102 4 19 g your notebook lt gt 20 Connecting a power source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack asa power source Using the AC adapter To use the AC adapter proceed as follows 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet v E O the Md x c a 2 od ded z gt 8 gt FO gine a Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook conpletely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Sone models may be supplied with two power cords one for a UK power outlet and one for a continentel If this is the case please make sure you use the correct power cord for the country you are in Using your notebook 21 Using the battery pack You can use a battery pack asa source of power The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Inserting the battery pack To insert the battery proceed as follows 1 Move the lock lever 1 on the bottom of the computer to the Unlock position 2 Align thegrooves 2 and tabson the battery 3 with the tabs and notcheson the back of t
27. Before touching a memory expansion board ensure the following Q Handle the memory module gently Q The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology assodated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Precautions D 103 Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the system Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the gedal bag ddivered with the nenory module or wrap the module in aluniniumfoil to protect it from d ectrostatic discharge Do not place the memory nodule in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Bcessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Srong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically s
28. DV device About i LINK devices cannot establish an i LINK connection between two VAIO computers 4 Disconnect then reconnect the i LINK cable Q If you still have no connection after waiting for a while restart both computers Q If either computer has just returned froma power saving mode the connection may be affected In this case make sure you perform a full restart before connecting them Precautions 102 Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautionsto help you protect your computer from potential damage Your notebook and memory modules us high precision components and electronic connectorstechnology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandling it is recommended that Q You contact your dealer to install anew memory module Q You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a notebook Q You do not touch the nnectors or open the memory panel Please contact VAIO Link if you need assistance Adding and removing memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Be careful when adding memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunction For memory upgrades use only PC100 CL2 SDRAM micro DIMM gold leaf contacts Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components
29. N Thanks to Sony s Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a powerful network A WLAN isa network in which a mobile user can connect to alocal area network LAN through a wireless radio connection So you no longer need to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicete without an Access Point this means that you can communicate between a limited number of computers ad hoc or you can communicate through an Access Point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure a In sorre counties using WAN products may be restricted by the local regulations eg indvidual licence limited nunter of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality read the Wireless LAN Safety Regulation flyer carefully WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11b standard which specifies the used technology The standard indudes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP whichis a security protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between dients and Access Points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protec
30. Sony Notebook User Guide PCG SRX51P A NANIO Read this first Read this first Notice 2002 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expresdy disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that isprotected by method daims 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 viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by M acrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained here
31. To increase lightnessintensity press lt Fn gt lt F5 gt and then 4 or gt To decrease light intensity press Fn gt lt F5 gt and then 4 or lt q Toggles between the LCD external display connected to the monitor connector and both LCD and external display Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this commana the states of the system and of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power isturned off To return the sytem to its original state use the power switch to turn on the power Togglesthe Bass Boost function off and on Thisfeature is available with headphones only Zooms the display Sze in or out when the display is set to lessthan maximum resolution This function can only be used by the first user to log in It will not work if you have switched to another user account amp None of these functions are available until Windows is launched g your notebook lt bP o 31 3 Using the touchpad F The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device your touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll 4 objects on the screen using the built in touchpad 8 g 3 Action Description a point Slide one finger on the touchpad 1 to place the 8 pointer 4 on an item or object dick Press the left button 2 once double click Press the left button twice right click Press the right button 3 once In many applications th
32. Wireless LAN Safety Regulations flyer The Wireless LAN PC Card which isincorporated into this unit has passed Wi Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance wi The Standard for Wireless Fidelity Read this first Disposing of lithium ion batteries a m Q m Q Do not handle damaged or leaking lithiumion batteries Dispose of promptly and properly at end of life Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or hemical bum hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery m Your notebook isequipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product For changing this battery pleas contact VAIO Link Dispose of properly at end of life In some areas the disposal of lithium ion and other non hazardous batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Please use the public collection system Welc
33. ad of pressing theJog Dial icon Using your notebook 34 Switching modes When you are working in an application supporting theJog Dial functions you can use either Scroll mode or Application mode By switching modes you change the functions that can be performed using the og Dial 0 Functions that can be used with the Jog Dial depend on the software you are using Scroll mode You can use this mode to scroll in the current software You can also scroll in the Start menu To switch from Application mode to Scroll Mode proceed as follows Q Select SCROLL in the Indicator window OR Q with theJog Dial select SCROLL MODE 2 from the menu displayed in the Jog Dial Navigator window amp Even with software applications that do not support other Jog Dial functions you can still soll Application mode To switch from Scroll mode to Application mode proceed as follows Pressthe Jog Dial OR Q Click APPS in the Indicator window This mode is used for operations other than scrolling Depending on the application you are working in you will see either the Jog Dial Navigator or the Jog Dial Guide displayed on the right hand side Using your notebook 35 JOG DIAL NAVIGATOR P SCROLL MODE JOG DIAL GUIDE Jog Dial Guide Displays the operation guide for the Jog Dial Minimize Jog Dial Launcher Jog Dial Launcher Jog Dial Navigator Displays items such as menus and file names w
34. atibility with other neda Using your notebook 51 MagicGate MagicGate refers to the copyright protection technology used by the MagicGate Memory Stick and other MagicGate Memory Stick compatible devices The Memory Stick Walkman and MagicGate Memory Stick work together to check the data and ensure it complies with copyright protection If no problems are detected the data is exchanged in encrypted form if authentication is not passed data cannot be exchanged or played back SonicStage SonicStage uses copyright protection technology designed to manage the digital musc content downloaded to the PC from CDs the Internet and or other sources Software installed on the PC records music content in encrypted form onto the hard disk Aswell as allowing you to enjoy music on the PC this technology protects against unauthorized distribution on the Internet Since it is compatible with MagicGate you can use SonicStage to transfer music that you have downloaded onto your PCto your MG Memory Stick and playback on other Magic Gate equipped devices and media Copyright protection People who create artistic works such as musc are entitled to a copyright meaning that they have exclusive rights to dictate how their work is used When they are created artistic works are automatically protected by a copyright without having to submit notification or registration and may not be used without the permission of the person who created
35. ave to use channels 9 10 or 11 outdoor You need to change the channels in case of an ad hoc network You cannot select a channel for an infrastructure network in that case you have to u a channel configured on the wireless access point To change channels proceed as follows 1 2 3 Click Start and then Control Panel Double click System The System Properties dialog box appears On the Hardware tab dick Device Manager The Device Manager window appears Double click Network adapters The list of available network adapters appears Right dick ORINOCO Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and select Properties The ORINOCO Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card Properties dialog box appears On the Advanced tab select 2 Channel Use default channel appears in the Value screen Set the Value to the correct channel France only 10 or 11 indoor and outdoor the Netherlands 9 10 11 only outdoor g your notebook Pb 69 a Click OK The correct channel has been set When you change the channel nuntber on one conrputer you need to change the channa nuntber manuallyon all other devices intended for wireless connection If you use a non Sony Access Point read the manual of the Access Point to be sure which channel to use For more information on Wireless LAN read the Wireless LAN Safety Regulations flyer o 2 3 e hen g Ww x 2 a a gt 8 Connecting peripheral devices 70 Connecting peri
36. before using the Bluetooth functionality The 2 4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wirdess LAN devices work is used by various devices Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference fromother devices that use the same wave length Communication goeed and distances can be inferior to the standard values Interference fromother devices may also stop contrunications The Bluetooth nrodemstation PCGA BM11 software is available on your notebook s hard drive If you want to use the Bluetooth nrodemstation read the Bluetooth modem station documentation The Bluetooth functions may not work depending on the devices or the software version used When you purchase Bluetooth devices check their operating conditions Using your notebook 61 Bluetooth security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function which allows you to make sure with whom you communicate With the authentication function you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your notebook The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate a common Passkey should be determined for both devices to be registered Once a device is registered there is no need to reenter the Passkey You can change your settings in order not to be discovered by other Bluetooth devices or you can set a limit For more information see the BlueSpace online help Using your notebook 62 Using Wireless LAN WLA
37. ble of being read from but not written to Short for Compact Disc ReWriteable Compact Disc that can be used to write or rewrite data to it A CD RW can be written to several times a CD R can only be written to once The CPU Central Processing Unit isthe brains of the computer it processes the instructions of your sytem sprograms The CPU isalso known asthe processor or microprocessor and can be found on the motherboard of your computer The Direct Current interface to which you connect your computer s AC adapter An additional device that you can connect to your notebook The docking station contains dots for expansion boards baysfor storage devices and ports for additional peripherals such as printers or monitors A driver issoftware enabling you to use hardware devices For example in order for you to be able to use a printer you must first install its driver M any drivers such as the mouse driver come with the operating system Short for Digital Versatile Disc A type of read only CD with a minimum capacity of 4 7 GB maximum capacity can reach 17 GB Thishigh storage power makes it the ideal medium for storing films Ethernet isthe most widely implemented local area network LAN technology The Ethernet system called 1OBASE T provides data transfer rates of 10 Mbps megabits per second A more recent version of Ethernet called 1OOBASE T providesdata transfer rates of 100 M bps Gigabit Ethernet supports data rates of 1
38. d ded z gt 8 3 If necessary press lt Fn gt lt F5 gt to adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To increase the brightness use the up or right arrow keys To decrease use the down or left arrow keys D fn lt F5 gt is only possible if Windows is ruming If you hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds the conputer will tum off Using your notebook 25 Shutting down your notebook It is important that you shut down your computer properly so as not to lose unsaved data To shut down your computer proceed as follows 1 2 RA Click the Start button Click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer screen appears Click Turn Off Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer Respond to any prompts waming you to save documents or to consider other users If you are unable to shut down your computer Coseall software in use If andiicable remove the PC Card To do so double dick the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the harcware you want to unplug and dick Stop Disconnect any USB devices Press the lt h gt lt Alt gt 1 lt Delete gt keys at the sane tine If you have not changed the default the Task Manager will appear Select Shut Down gt Turn Off Press lt Alt gt lt F4 gt to see the Tum off computer window and press Tum Off If thi
39. d eject button page 44 5 Monitor connector page 71 6 SA00i LINK connector page 80 7 DCOut VAIO peripheral page 80 original connector 2 3 4 Siel 8 Phone line jack page 56 Sony Notebook User Guide Bluetooth wirevess Lan H 17 18 15 16 LOCK i RELEASE CHED Zo ay Og Dagan ILAA T A 7 EZ v 3 E O hen k x c 3 2 od de z gt 8 g your notebook 1 Hard disk drive indicator page 29 11 Jog Dial page 32 2 Num Lock indicator page 29 12 Jog Dial back button page 32 3 Caps Lock indicator page 29 13 Left right buttons page 31 4 Scroll Lock indicator page 29 14 Touchpad page 31 5 LCD screen page 30 15 LCD lock lever page 24 6 Keyboard page 26 16 Power switch page 24 7 MagicGate Memory Stick slot window 17 Bluetooth indicator page 29 8 Power indicator page 29 18 Wireless LAN indicator page 29 9 Battery indicator page 29 19 Speakers page 30 10 Memory Stick indicator page 29 Back 1 Battery connector page 21 18 oO e 0 Ww e e Ts o 4a e Z gt 8 g your notebook Bottom 3 4 Reset switch 1 Battery lock lever page 21 2
40. digits Network key 9316a 5 digits Business users Type the Network key of the available network See your network administrator for this information 5 Oo he a 5 x o fe 2 a tt Z gt 8 Connect to Wireless Network The following networks we avadable To access a network select it froen the let and then click Connect Available networks i 09316a This network requires the e AENEIS To access this network typa the key and then click Connect Network key 93164 S ES B S E E ea aes 7 Click Connect After 30 seconds the connection is established In France andinthe Netherlands onya few channes can be used France only channels 10 11 indoors as wall as outdoors Netherlands chamas 9 10 11 only outdoors Indoor all channels can be used This means that you need to change channels of the wireless access point s Seethe documents of your wirdess access point to change the channels Using your notebook 68 if you are in one of these countries The PCVWWA C100 has passed Wi Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WVECA Wireless Ethemet Compatibility Alliance Selecting a channel When using Wireless LAN radio frequencies are used to transmit data from one computer to another Radio frequencies are divided into several channels 1 to 14 But in France you have to use channels 10 or 11 indoor and outdoor In the Netherlands you h
41. e PC Cards may require you to disable ide devices when using the PC Card Be sureto use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You do not need to shut down the conputer before inserting or rening a PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot It nay darrage the connector pins If you have difficultyinserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more infomation on use For sone PC Cars if you alternate between Normal power operation and Standby or Hilbemate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your systemis not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem The computer will retum to its original state if you restart it Using your notebook 45 Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it isnot removed properly your system may not work properly If you want to remove aPC Card when your computer isoff skip steps1 to 7 To remove a PC Card proceed as follows 1 w Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears
42. e 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 conputer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend kettery life by changing the power managenrent modes in the PowerPanel utility The battery pack supplied with your con puter is a lithiumion battery and can be recharged any tine Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery padk as a power source Vhen the battery life is nearly depleted both the battery and power indicators start flashing Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and dose the cover 2 Slide the lock lever 1 to the Unlock position 3 Slide the release lever 2 to the Unlock position and dide the battery away from the computer a You can remove the battery padk without tuming off the conputer when it is connected to the mains voltage AC adapter Close the cover before you remove the battery pad You may lose data if you rerrove the battery pack while the conputer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you rerrove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode g your notebook lt gt 24 Starting your notebook To start your computer proceed as follows 1 Slide the LCD loc lever 1 to Release and lift the cover v E O the Md x c a 2 o
43. ease contact your nearest Sony Service Center Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning off all peripherals The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive They can erase the data on the hard disk drive and cause the computer to malfundion Do not place your computer near or on any objects which emit magnetic fields mainly Q TV sets Q Speakers Read this first Q Magnets Q Magnetic bracelets Audio video Q Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is postioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Connectivity Q Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm Q Never install telephone jacksin wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Q Be cautious when installing or modifying telephone lines Q Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Q Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Q Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Optical disc drive Q Misuse of optical instruments can cause eye hazard Asthe laser beam used in this product is harmful to eyes
44. ebook 53 Q Digital printers AIBO the Sony Entertainment Robot To find out more about the products available in your country go to http Avww sonystyle europe com Write protecting a Memory Stick Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from acddental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch ison data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stik LOCKS en l D GD LOCK LOCK The 128 MB Memory Stick has a vertical lock g your notebook lt bP 54 Inserting a Memory Stick To insert aMemory Stick proceed as follows 1 Once you have stored your data from your digital device insert the Memory Stic amp k with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicksin place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appearsin your My Computer window asa local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer v E O the Md x c a 2 od ded z gt 8 a To avoid damaging the conputer or the Merrory Sick do not force the Merrory Sid lt into the dot if it does no
45. enerally imperceptible to the human eye MPEG 1 was developed for digital storage of video and audio data on CD ROM MPEG 2 achieves better image and audio quality and is more targeted to TV broadcasting and DVD The operating system is software that managesall the other programs in a computer It defines how the computer reads and writes information to its disks and other hardware Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition are examples of operating systems found on VAIOs A partition isa logical division of a computer s hard disk A two partition hard drive would typically contain C and D drives Partitioning is particularly useful if you run more than one operating system or to clearly separate your data filesfrom your installed software A PBX Private Branch Exchange isa private telephone network within an enterprise Under this system the calls between the enterprise members are local and the phone numbers are made up of 3 or 4 digits Companies generally choose this phone system for internal communication because it is less expensive than the regular network The users can still share a number of outside lines for making calls external to the PBX Glossary Term PC Card PCM CIA Pixel Port replicator Processor Product recovery CD ROM PS 2 PSTN 120 Definition A PCMCIA card The term PC Card is more widely used than PCMCIA See PCMCIA PCMCIA Personal Compute
46. er a Network name SSID You can choose a maximum 32 digit name Select the Data encryption WEP enabled option button g your notebook lt bP 9 Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button Some information gets visible 10 Fill in the Network key The network key should be 5 or 13 digits long or have 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters You can choose whatever you want 11 Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only option button 12 Click OK Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks o E O the Md x c a 2 od dd Ej z gt 8 E Use Windows to configure my witeless network settings Avelable networks To connect to an avadable network chck Configure i 083168 Preferred networks Astomahcaly cornat to avadable networks in the order beted Leam abad salting up wateless network aalan Co Cen g your notebook lt bP 65 13 Click Close 14 Click OK Your computer is ready to communicate with another computer If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure In France andin the Netherlands only a few channels can be usect France only channels 10 11 indoors as wall as outdoors Netherlands channds 9 10 11 only o
47. ff the computer when this indicator light is on Turns on when the number keysin the numeric keypad are active Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The lt Shift gt key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on Turns on when the screen scrolls differently depends on the application no effect in many applications 29 Off The hard drive isnot being accessed Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Turns off when the letters appear in lowercase as you type unless you hold down the lt Shift gt key Turns off when the information moves across the display normally Using your notebook 30 Combinations and functions with the lt Fn gt key Combinations Feature n gt 3 ESC Standby lt n gt ax F3 speaker switch Fn F4 speaker volume lt Fn gt F5 brightness control n gt Ws F7 switch to the external display Zz lt n gt F12 Hibernate lt n gt lt B gt Bas Boot lt Fn gt lt F gt changes the display size Functions Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key Togglesthe built in speaker on and off Adjusts the built in syeaker volume To increase volume press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt and then t or gt To decrease volume press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt and then or lt q Adjusts the brightness of the LCD
48. hat the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power ison Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Make sure there is no disk in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power oord and all cables are connected firmly If you have plugged the computer into a UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply make sure the UPSis turned on and works If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that you have switched to the external display and that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Moisture condensation may have ocurred Do not use the computer for at leat one hour and then turn it on When the internal backup battery islow on power it may not be able to start your sytem properly The message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at startup If the floppy disk drive isempty proceed as followsto initialize the BIOS 1 2 3 Turn off the computer Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer Turn onthe computer and press lt F2 gt when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears Set the date month day year Press lt Enter gt Getting help 5 Ye ON 8 KE 13 89 Press the arrow keys to select System Time Set the time hour minute seco nd Press lt Enter gt Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to se
49. he computer and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicksinto place 3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer a When the computer is directly connected to AC power and hasa battery padk inserted in the battery bay it uses power fromthe AC outlet Make sure the aver is dosed before inserting the battery pack o 3 he id 5 x O a 2 od P z gt 8 g your notebook lt gt 22 Charging the battery pack To charge the battery pack proceed as follows 1 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer Insert the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery 1 the battery indicator 2 light flashesin a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately 3 hoursif your notebook is on To charge the battery completely continue charging for 3 additional hours Battery indicator light status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power Using your notebook 23 a When the battery is running out of power both the battery and power indicators dink Keep the battery padk in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge whil
50. hich you can select with the Jog Dial A Shift indicator This lights up when the keyboard lt Shift gt key operation using the Jog Dial while the lt Shift gt key isheld down is enabled B Close button Click thisto close the Jog Dial Navigator window and enter Scroll mode a If the softwere supports both digolay fomats you can switch between the two If you salect thefolder icon onthe left edge of theJog Dial Navigator window you can move down a lea or switch to the Guide digolay forrat g your notebook bP o 36 3 rc Software not supporting Jog Dial Navigator hn E Even if the software in use does not support the Jog Dial functions you can scroll the window or adjust v the window sze e e 2 ri 9 Action Description S Turn the Jog Dial Scrollsthe window vertically When several windows are displayed the last selected window will be scrolled 8 Press the Jog Dial Maximizes the size of the active window Press again to return to its normal size Press lt Alt gt and the Jog Dial Minimizesthe size of the active window Press both lt Alt gt and the Jog Dial again to return to its normal size Press lt Shift gt and the Jog Dial Ends software or programs in use Using your notebook 37 Using the J og Dial Launcher To start the Jog Dial Launcher proceed as follows Q Inthe Indicator window click the arrow icon on the left OR Q Click the Jog Dial
51. hielded Arrbient terperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 CG High hunicity Precautions 104 Removing a memory module To remove a memory module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 2 3 Wait until the computer cols down 4 Unscrew the four screws at the bottom of your computer Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side Gently turn it over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Touch a metal object such asthe connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 10 Remove the memory module Q Pull the tabsin the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released Q Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 2 Oo On A UW v 3 E O the Md x c a 2 od dd z gt 8 gt 105 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 12 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer Adding a memory module To add a memory module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs Wait until the com
52. icon sdect Hardware tab dick Device Manager button Tum off your computer and the printer unplug the AC adapter and Lo LEE EEE 7 LIS ZF rie A gt SS FW a i O o Memory STICK Sea 5l a Connecting peripheral devices 80 Connecting an i LINK device Your computer includesan i UINK IEEE1394 connector which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as the supplied DVD ROM drive see Using the DVD ROM i LINK drive page 40 a digital video camera recorder or another VAIO notebook in order to copy delete or edit files The i LINK connector of your notebook does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK connectors The i LINK connector supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VM C IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VM CIL4408Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end Q Connecting a digital video camera recorder page 81 Q Connecting two VAIO notebooks page 82 amp Ani LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed
53. ilable when the computer was purchased Short for Thin Film Transistor Top of the range notebook display for excellent picture quality The TFT technology offersthe sharpest resolution for flat displays each pixel is supported by one to four transistors Glossary Term UPS USB VAIO WAN XGA 122 Definition A UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply isa device induding a battery that protects your computer from data lossin the event of a power failure The battery takes over as soon as a power interruption is detected If you are using the computer when the power failure occurs you have time to save all unsaved data and to shut down your computer USB Universal Serial Bus is a hardware interface for attaching devices such asa keyboard mouse joystick scanner or printer You can connect up to 127 devices to a USB port The USB standard is Hot Plug and Play Short for Video Audio Integrated Operation Brand name covering Sony s PC products peripherals accessories and software VAIO branded items are all designed to make the best use of Sony s Audio Video AV and Information Technology IT skills WAN Wide Area Network isa computer network connected together and covering a relatively large geographical area Thisisin contrast to LAN where the network is usually set up within one building or small geographical area The largest existing WAN isthe Internet Short for Extended Graphic Array a graphics standard An XGA
54. in at anytime without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user licence agreement Trademarks Sony BlueSpace DigitalPrint DVgate i LINK Jog Dial Navigator MovieShaker Smart Capture SonicStage Sony Notebook Setup UI Design Selector VAIO Edit Components Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation The Windows and WindowsXP Professional logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection Adobe Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Photoshop Elements are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under licence QuickTime is registered in the U S and other countries Read this first RealPlayer is a trademark or registered trademark of RealNetworks Inc in the U S and other countries PowerPanel isa trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd WinDVD isa trademark of InterVideo Inc Symantec Norton AntiVirus is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners ENERGY STAR Asan Enercy Srar Partner Sony has determined that this product meets the
55. into a document and print it The dnsert gt lt Back Space gt and lt Delete gt keys enable you to make corrections The lt n gt key is used in combination with other keys to execute commands These keys enable you to move the cursor on the screen The Application key displays a shortcut menu pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must pressthe lt Num Lock gt key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the lt Num Lock gt indicator illuminates Several keys are always used with at least one other key lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt and lt Shift gt When held down with another key the lt Ctrl gt Control and lt Alt gt Alternate keysoffer another way to execute commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command froma menu you can hold down lt Ctrl gt and press lt S gt referred to as lt Ctrl gt lt S gt The lt Shift gt key 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 equivalent to dicking the Start button on the taskbar v E O the k x c a 2 D de z gt 8 g your notebook 28 Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combinations Func
56. io CDs or use the recovery CDs and play DVDs Setting up the drive The i LINK drive is delivered with the following components 3 4 5 v E O the Md x c a 2 od de z gt 8 1 DVD ROM drive 2 VAIO peripheral cable 3 Vertical installation base Place the drive carefully in the stand with the drive tray facing towards you 4 Manual eject pin stored on the bottom of the drive 5 Cable clip Use the clip to tidy the cable if you do not need its full extension g your notebook lt bP g your notebook lt gt 41 Connecting the drive Next to your computer s 400 i UNK connector isa VAIO peripheral original connector The i LINK drive s cable hasa two pin plug that hasto be connected into both the S400 i LINK connector and the VAIO peripheral original connector To connect the drive proceed as follows 1 Plug the four pin end of the i LINK drive s cable into the optical disc 1 2 Scroll the LOCK wheel 2 to lock the i LINK drive s cable 3 Plug the two pin end of thei LINK drive s cable 3 into the notebook s S400 i LINK connector 4 and the VAIO peripheral original connector 5 5 Oo he a 5 x o fe 2 o tt amp gt amp Z SSSR Y S SLAIS SSS SSS SHC Using your notebook 42 Removing the drive To remove the drive proceed as f
57. is action displays a shortcut menu 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 isavailable only with applications 2 that support a touchpad scroll feature Using your notebook 32 Using the Jog Dial Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial 1 You can tum 2 and press 3 the Jog Dial to scroll the window select software adjust the internal speaker volume and so on To get to the Jog Dial Navigator software click Start All Programs then Jog Dial Navigator and choose the feature you want The Jog Dial Navigator software includes the following features Dial Up Tool From here you can dial up to a network and the Internet Folder Browser Opens the Jog Dial Folder Browser window where you can rotate the J og Dial and browse all the folderson your computer and open any drive folder application or document Jog Dial Setting Opens the Jog Dial Setting window See Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings page 38 PowerPanel Control your power management settings through the Jog Dial VAIO Setting Select to adjust settings of the Monitor TV LCD Brightness Bass Boost Mute and Speaker Select an option and presstheJ og Dial to complete the settings Window Switcher Select to display a window containing all your ope
58. lect Get Default Values and then press lt Enter gt The Load default configuration now message appears Make sure that Yes is selected and then press lt Enter gt Press the arrow keys to select Exit save changes and then press lt Enter gt The Save configuration changes and exit now message appears Make sure that Yes is selected and then press lt Enter gt My computer does not shut down It isrecommended that you shut down your computer using the Turn Off command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Turn Off command does not work properly proceed as follows Press lt Ctri gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt If you have not changed the default settings you will enter the Task Manager where you can dose any application that cannot close normally and restart your system If this does not work press lt Alt gt lt F4 gt to get to the Turn off computer screen from where you can shut down or restart your computer If this does not work slide the power switch off and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer Getting help 90 My computer locks up Q If you suspect one application islocking your system you can try to stop it To do this press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously If you have not changed the default
59. n also be potentially dangerousto play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experiene a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling the Memory Stick 0D DOO J Co O Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stickk asa label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stik Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such asin a car parked in the sun Q Direct sunlight Q High humidity or near corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick Glossary 116 Glossary This section refersto terms used in this manual These terms and definitions have been compiled to provide you with a better understanding of your VAIO computer Term Definition lt F1 gt key The lt F1 gt key gives you access to the online help of most software 10BASE T 1LOOBASE TX Ethernet system providing data transfer rates of 10 Mbps megabits per second and 100 Mbps The 100BASE TX isa very direct derivative of 10BASE T Its 100 Mbps speed is achieved by simply sending the signal 10 times faster
60. n applications Rotate to the application you want to switch to and press the Jog Dial to select Using your notebook 33 Starting Jog Dial Navigator To launch Jog Dial Navigator proceed as follows Pressthe Jog Dial OR Q Double click the Jog Dial Navigator icon amp in the taskbar The Jog Dial Indicator window appears at the top of the screen CELE a Right didking the Jog Dial Navigator icon in the taskbar will give you additional options Using the Indicator window This window isthe initial window of J og Dial Navigator and can be J 4 displayed on the desktop at all times You can choose to display the H EI Indicator window on the taskbar or hide it altogether O a ea ee Launcher button Click this button to display the J og Dial Launcher and start up the software Mode button This button displays the current mode for Jog Dial Navigator dick it to switch between modes Select SCROLL to enter Scroll mode Select APPS to enter Application mode 3 LCD area Thisarea displaysinformation about og Dial Navigator The information displayed depends onthe mode and software in use 4 Close button Click this button to close the Indicator window To show the window again double click the Jog Dial Navigator icon in the taskbar or right click the Jog Dial Navigator icon in the taskbar and select Display Indicate Window 5 Jog Dial Navigator Thisicon displaysJog Dial Navigator operations You can click thisicon inste
61. ng from My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialling mode may be incompatible with your telephone line My modem connection is dow Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to 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 If your problem isfax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line Getting help 100 About peripherals cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Q Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i INK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power of all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection and then turn on the power again Use manual import export in DVGate motion if problems occur with thi
62. nnot write to a disk Q Q Q The floppy disk iswrite protected Disable the write protect feature or usea floppy disk that is not write protected Check that the floppy disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Your floppy disk may be corrupt Try to insert another disk The optional PCGA UFD5 USB floppy disk drive is not recognized as drive A To set the UFD5 to drive A proceed as follows Oo AON AU AWD PB Turn the system power on Connect the UFD5 Select Control Panel from the Start menu Double click System Select the Hardware tab then dick Device Manager Select Universal Serial Bus controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy From the Action menu click Uninstall Keep clicking OK until the Confirmation of deletion of device message appears Select Scan for hardware changes from the Action menu The UFD5 is recognized as drive A Getting help 98 When I remove the Memory Stick an error message appears Insert the Memory Stick inthe slot again and press lt Enter gt Wait until the active application finishes then remove the Memory Stick If the message confirms eject of the Memory Stick click OK About sound My speakers are not producing sound Q D oO DODO The built in speakers may be turned off Press Fn gt lt F3 gt to turn on the speakers The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt and then press or to increase the vol
63. nter out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth On using the battery pack Q Q Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C such asin acar parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Precautions CD o oo oOo o oOo 114 Charge the batteries at temperatures between 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 Thisisnormal and isnot cause for concer Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery Precautions 115 On using headphones Q Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and isillegal in some areas It ca
64. nto an AC outlet o 5 Oo he a 5 x o fe 2 a tt amp gt amp 74 Connecting external speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphone connector 2 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the external speaker 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you tum them on v 2 E O the k x c a 2 D de z gt 8 a Make sure your speakers are designed for conputer use Do not place floppy disks on the speakers their magnetic fidd nmay damage the data on the disks necting peripheral devices lt gt necting peripheral devices lt gt 75 Connecting an external microphone Your VAIO notebook does not contain an internal microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the 4 symbol oO 2 O Md gt a4 ie e 2 o E gt 8 a Make sure your microphone is designed for conputer use Connecting peripheral devices 76 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device You can connect a USB device for example a mouse or floppy disk drive to your computer You do not need
65. of protecting the hardware and its contents the number of terminals is reduced to only 10 pins This and the overall robust structure of the stick gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices Durability the same Memory Stick can be used tens of thousands of times Forward compatibility the Memory Stick s current format is designed to be compatible with future products and higher capacity Memory Stickks Using your notebook 49 Generic Memory Stick The original Memory Stick blue in colour can be used to record image data taken with digital still cameras etc or data from the PC With it you can record play back and transfer various kinds of data at any given time Because it is easy to remove and transport safely you can use Memory Stick anywhere by inserting it into any compatible device to transfer and share the information you have saved For you this means you can expand the capabilities of your VAIO computer in the following scenarios Q With your still digital camera share your holiday pictures instantly by e mail Q From your handycam to your VAIO make the most of your captured moments with the VAIO s movie editing tools Q Carry pictureson you by copying image files from the Internet to your VAIO to your CLIE handheld Q With your voice recorder add your voice to e mails so your tone is never misunderstood The blue Memory Stick is currently available with a 4 8 16 32 64 or a 1
66. ollows Pull the two pin end of the i LINK drive s cable fromthe notebook s S400 i LINK connector and the VAIO peripheral connector Inserting a disc To insert a disc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the computer 2 Pressthe eject button to open the disc drive The tray slides out 3 Placea dis in the middle of the tray with the label side facing outwards until the disc clicks into place 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently a When the computer is in Standby or Hibemate nods you cannot inset or remove a disc Be sure to seat the disc finy over the disc drive hub fingers If you do not seet the discfiniy you could damage your disc drive and you naynot be able to open the tray When you have finished using a disc wait until the LED indicator tums off and then press the eject button to rerrove the disc If the tray does not corre out when you press the get button go to My Computer Select the drive didk the right button of your mouse and select Bject or press lt Fin gt lt gt kas to open the dsc tray If it still does not work tum off the computer and insert the manual eject pin stored on the bottom of the drive into the manual get hole Using your notebook 43 Using the DVD function To achieve optimum performance when playing DVD ROM discs you should follow these recommendations Q Q Q mE D You can play DVDs using the DVD ROM drive and the WinDVD software See the help file on the WinDVD software for
67. ome Welcome Congratulations on purchasing a 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 Here are just some of the features your VAIO notebook has to offer OO Ooo O Ooo Exceptional performance Your PC includes a fast processor and an internal modem Portability The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Sony audio and video quality A high resolution LCD screen enablesyou to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Multimedia features Enjoy audio and video CDs with the supplied i LINK DVD ROM drive Interconnectivity Your computer has MagicGate Memory Stick Ethernet and i LINK functionalities Memory Stick is Sony s universal storage medium i LINK isa bi directional digital interface for exchanging data Wireless technology Thanks to the Bluetooth and Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b technologies you can communicate freely without cables or wires Windows Your system includes the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mails or browse the Internet Excellent customer support If you are experiencing any problems with your computer please check the VAIO Link website for a possible solution http www vaio link com
68. omputer and insert the manual eject pin stored on the bottom of the drive into the manual eject hole cannot play a CD ROM Q OO m After inserting the CD wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to accessit Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software isinstalled according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate deaner Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not us the computer for at leat 1 hour before turning it on Getting help 96 cannot playa DVD ROM Q If aregion code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD ROM you are trying to play isincompatible with the DVD ROM drive on your notebook The region code is listed on the packaging of the disc Q Change the resolution under Display in the Control Panel to a lower resolution If you see a picture but cannot hear any sound check all of the following Q Make sure the mute setting is off on your DVD player software Q Check the master volume setting of the Volume Control If you have connected speakers externally check the volume settings of your computer speakers and check the connections between your speakers and the computer Q Inthe Device Manager check that the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start and select Control
69. omputer to your computer with an optional i LINK cable If the second computer has the Windows XP operating system you just need the i LINK cable If the second computer has a different operating system for example Windows 2000 you need a software application such as Smart Connect You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer v 2 E O the k x c a 2 D de z gt 8 a When the computer is in Standby or Hibemate node you cannot inset or remove a disc Connecting peripheral devices 83 Connecting to a network LAN You can connect your notebook to 10BASE T 100BA SE TX type networks via an Ethernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connec to the network consult your Network Administrator To connect your notebook to aLAN proceed as follows Connect the network cable 1 to the Ethernet network connector 2 on the notebook For nore infomation about connecting your notebook to the network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting sedion of the VAIO Link website How to troubleshoot network problems Do ng plug a phone able into the Ethene network connector on your notebook Getting help 84 Getting help This section describes how to get help and support from Sony as well as troubleshooting tips for your computer Sony support options Sony provides several support options for y
70. on the Wireless switch on the left side of your notebook You cannot use the Bluetooth function when the computer isin a power saving mode Return to normal mode and then slide the Wireless switch You may not be able to use the Bluetooth function if you choose the Minimum CPU performance feature in PowePanel Select another mode See the PowerPanel online help for more details You may not be able to use the Bluetooth function if you choose Ultimate Battery Life in PowerPanel Select another mode See the PowerPanel online help for more details cannot find the Bluetooth device with which I want to communicate Q Q Check that the Bluetooth function of the device with which you want to communicate ison See the other device s manual for more details If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your notebook The data transfer rate is slow Q Q Check that the Bluetooth antenna is not covered The data transfer speed dependson the obstacles and or the distance between the two devices but also on the radio wave quality the operating system or the software used Try to move your notebook or try to place the two devices closer Getting help 92 cannot communicate with the other device although the distance between both devices is within 100 metres Q Q Check that the Bluetooth
71. our computer Printed documentation supplied with your notebook m m boo oo O A Getting Started brochure where you find a brief description of the items in your box some specifications of your notebook and how to setup your notebook A Customer Guide where you find all the basic information you need to start using your notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Bluetooth Safety Regulations flyer A Wireless LAN Safety Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Getting help 85 Online user guides 1 The Sony Notebook User Guide Q Using your notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also find out what you can do with aMemory Stick and how to use Wireless LAN and the Bluetooth function Connecting peripheral devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips Precautions provides facts and advice about using your notebook Glossary refersto terms used in this manual Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the Sony applications Q About the Software is a short description of the features of the software pre installed on your sytem Q Using Video software explains how to use Sony video soft
72. ower saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power you hhould be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 7 percent regardless of the power management setting you select a If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your conputer and inset a fully Charged battery Using Normal mode Thisisthe normal state of your computer when it isin use The green power indicator light ison in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such asthe LCD or the hard disk Using Standby mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode proceed as follows Press the lt Fn gt and lt amp sc gt keys simultaneoudy Alternatively 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Inthe Turn off computer screen press Stand by The computer enters Standby mode To return to Normal mode press any key Using your notebook 59 Using Hibernate mode The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode proceed as follows Press lt Fn gt lt F12 gt The Preparing to Hibernate screen appears and the notebooks enters Hibernate mode Alternatively Click Start and then T
73. pheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting or using any of these peripherals Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals Connecting an external display page 71 Connecting external speakers page 74 Connecting an external microphone page 75 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 76 Connecting an i LINK device page 80 Connecting to a network LAN page 83 R CoOOCUD Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB devices are hot plug and play devices You do not need to shut down your computer priorto connecting these devices unless the nanual supplied necting peripheral devices lt bP 71 Connecting an external display You can conned an external dilay to your notebook For example you can use your computer with the following devices 4 Computer display monitor oa Projector a Tum off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display v 2 E O hen k x c a 2 D de z gt 8 Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Tum on the peripherals then tum on your computer Connecting peripheral devices 72 Connecting a computer display Use the supplied display adapter to connect
74. puter cols down Unscrew the four screws at the bottom of your computer WN oO 3 O Md gt a4 ie e 2 o E gt 8 lt gt 106 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Remove the existing memory module lt 107 oO 3 O Md gt a4 ie e 2 o E gt 8 9 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 10 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Q Slide the memory module into the slot Q Snap the connectorsinto place when the board is correctly seated o 3 O Md gt a4 ie e 2 o E gt 8 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Pe 108 Precautions 109 Viewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory proceed as follows 1 2 Turn on the computer Go to Sony Notebook Setup via the Start menu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears In the About this Computer tab you can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the notebook Other precau
75. r Memory Card International Association is the name of the group that produced the specification for the credit card sized plug in boards for laptop computers The cards used to be called PCMCIA cards but as this was rather unpronounceable these cards are now termed PC cards An example of a PC card isa credit card sized modem A pixel Picture Element is a part of your screen Your screen is made up of thousands of pixels enabling you to see colours and pictureson it The more pixels the higher the resolution and the better the image quality An additional device that you can connect to your notebook The port replicator contains ports that enable you to connect additional peripherals such as a printer or a monitor to your VAIO A port replicator issimilar to a docking station but does not include additional dots for adding expansion boards or storage devices The processor is the brains of the computer it processes the instructions of your system s programs The processor is also known as the CPU or microprocessor and can be found on the motherboard see thisword of your computer The product recovery CD ROM sinclude the application recovery CD ROM and the system recovery CD ROM s A type of mouse or keyboard port PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network refers to the plain old telephone service the national telecommunication networks implementing voice transmission by using analog signals Glossary Term Resolution
76. rd party cameras You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables asusing other brands may cause problems with the i UNK devices cannot print Q Q m Check that the printer cables are correctly connected Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up to date drivers If needed contact your dealer Check the cable to see if you do not have missing or bend pins Try a printer self test if available to see if the printer itself is still functioning properly For more information please consult the manual supplied with your printer Some printers have a specific installation procedure Please check the manual supplied with your printer My PC Card isnot working Q Q Make sure the PC card is compatible with your version of Windows Make sure that the PC Card is properly inserted v 2 E O the Md x c a 2 od dd Ej z gt 8 lt 101 About digital video captures and DVgate While am recording imagesto a digital video device using DVgate my system displays the message Recording to DV device failed Check the power and cable connections to the DV device and try the operation again Q Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of imagesto a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this error Q Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the
77. s sounds movies and photographs Foreseen asthe universal data storage device of the future the Memory Stick can already be used with an ever increasing range of compatible products including QO QO Q QO Q Audio systems Visual devices VAIO products CUE handhelds Mobile phones There are currently two different types of Memory Stick Q Q The generic M emory Stick coloured blue The MagicGate Memory Stick coloured white a You can purchase Memory Sidks fromthe Sony Sye website htto vwwwv sonysVle europe con or from your local Sony dealer Using your notebook 48 Why Memory Stick Sony s vision is to expand the world of communication promoting the portability of digital data The Memory Stick isthe resulting medium through which digital devices can be instantly connected With it you can download data from any compatible device then transfer it to another in a single and instant transfer The main advantages of the Memory Stick are its Q Oooo a Compactness with dimensions of just 21 5 mm W x 2 8 mm H x 50 mm D compatible products can also be gmall lightweight and attractive in their design Capacity Its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy dix Security its lock option means you can protect your data from accidental erasure Versatility memory capacity ranges from 4 up to 128 MB the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks Reliability by way
78. s does not work you can hold the power switch in the OFF position for more than four seconds This will shut down the computer This operation may result in data loss If you are not using the computer for a short period of tims you can save power by using the Standby node To enter Standby nods press the lt n gt ard lt Esc kes Smuitaneousdy Or goto the Start menu select Tum Off Computer and then did lt on Stand By For more details on power Using your notebook 26 Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very smilar to a desktop computer s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific notebook related tasks 2 4 Esc F1 NumLk _ e f SerLk E larie insert Delete S Break Home am End Using your notebook Keys Escape key 1 Function keys 2 Print Screen key 3 Correction keys 4 lt Fn gt key 5 Navigation keys 6 Application key 7 EN Numeric keypad area 8 Operator keys 9 Windows key 10 27 Descriptions The lt Esc gt Escape key is used to cancel commands The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications lt F1 gt isthe Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next The lt Print Screen gt key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screenshot
79. s or a privete branch exchange PBX If you connect the nodemto a paralld connected phone line the modemor the other connected device nay not function properly Some of these connections may result in excess dedticel current and could cause a malfunction in the intemal modem Only DIMF Duel Tone Multi Frequency signalling tone dialling is supported Before using the modem you will need to select your current location The detailed procedure for sdecting the country is explained in Configuring your modem in the Software Guide It is possible that a country specific phone plug is supplied with your VAIO notebook allowing you to plug the phone line into the wall jad lt We recomrrend that you use the supplied plug because the usage of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality Using your notebook 57 Using the correct phone plug In the box you may find two phone plugs Make sure you use the correct one for the country you are in as follows UK The connector can be identified by its aiboid shape and flat pins Netherlands Take the supplied plug adapter with the protruding pins and attach it to the phone cable Using your notebook 58 Using power saving modes When you use a battery asthe source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct p
80. solutions in I cannot use the Wireless LAN function Check if the power of the Access Point isturned on Check if the Access Point is displayed in the Available networks To check this dick Start and then Control Panel Double dick the Network Connections icon Q Right dick the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab Q Check if the Access Point is displayed in Available networks Anobstacle may disturb the communication between the Access Point and your machine Q Remove the obstacle Q Make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller oOo o D Getting help 94 The data transfer peed is slow Q The maximum communication peed can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices the radio waves the operating system or the software you use Remove the obstacle or make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller It is possible that your Access Point communicates at the same time with another Access Point Read the manual of the Access Point If there are several computers communicating with the same Access Point the concentration may be too high Wait a few minutes and try access again cannot access the Internet Q Q Q Check the settings of the Access Point See the manual of the Access Point Check if your computer and the Access Point are communicating Make the distance between the Access Point
81. t inset sroothly g your notebook lt bP 55 Removing a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stidk using the Memory Stick slot proceed as follows 1 Check that the access light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick in toward the notebook The Memory Stick ejects Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot a Always rerrove the Merrory Sid lt gently or it nay pop out unegpetedly It is recommended that you remove the Memory Sid lt before shutting down the computer w oO 3 O k a4 i e 2 o P gt 8 To prevent the possible loss of data do not rerrove a Memory Sid lt when the MeroryStick access light is on Large innage files require nore tineto store ona MerroryStick so always neck the Merrory Sick access indicator and make sure that it is off before you remove the Menrory Stick Using your notebook 56 Using the modem Your notebook is equipped with an internal modem You need to connect to a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet but also to register your computer and software online and to contact VAIO Link To connect a phone line proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the phone line jack on the computer 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 0 Dnt pil the fleible aver too forcefully Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated teleohone and may not work with multiple phone line
82. tion end to end enaryption Virtual private nebworks and authentication Virdless LAN devices using the IEEE 802 11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802 11b standard cannot comnunicete because the frequendes are different The stendard access is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 tines faster than a standard dial up Vhen you use the Wirdess LAN and Bluetooth functions at the sarre time it is possible that the contrunication speed dows down or that the communication is disconnected Using your notebook 63 Communicating without an Access Point ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is weated only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point Each device communicates directly with other devicesin the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home To communicate without Access Point ad hoc proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless switch on the left side of the computer The Switch wireless devices dialog box appears Select Wireless LAN and click OK The Wireless Switcher button changes into Wireless LAN Double click the network icon in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears Click the Advanced button The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears Select the Wireless Networks tab Click the Add button The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears Ent
83. tions Displays the Windows Help and Support Center A F1 gt Switches the selected button on the taskbar A lt Tab gt Displays My Computer A E gt Displays the Search Results window to find a file or folder This is equivalent to selecting Search A F gt from the Start menu A lt Ctrl gt lt gt Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers A im gt Minimizes all disolayed windows Shift gt A lt gt Returns all minimized windows to their previous size A lt R gt Displays the Run window This is equivalent to selecting Run fromthe Start menu lt n gt A lt dnsert gt Displays the System Properties window Thisis equivalent to double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel or to right dicking My Computer select Properties from the Start menu Using your notebook Indicators Indicator Power 6 Battery Memory Stick st Bluetooth 3 Light Hard disk o Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Functions Poweron lights green Standby mode flashes umber Hibernate mode turns off Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer Turns on when the Memory Stick isin use Turns off when the Memory Stick isno longer in use Turns on when the Bluetooth function isin use On Data is read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn o
84. tions On handling the hard disk The hard dix has a high storage densty and readsor writes data in a short time On the other hand it may be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the safety device in itself to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk BOUOOOD Do not give a shock to your computer Keep away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable situation Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme change of temperature If the hard disk is danraged the data cannot be restored Precautions 110 On handling the LCD screen Q Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Q Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen Thisis not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal Q A resdual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screensa
85. to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting a USB peripheral When you start your notebook with a USB hub connected to it make sure that a device is connected to the USB hub If you encounter problems booting when a USB hub is connected to your notebook unplug the hub and reboot Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse proceed as follows Plug the USB mouse cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the Y symbol ay You can connect the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series As the driver for this rouse is preinstalled on your computer you can use the nous by just comnecting it necting peripheral devices lt gt 77 Connecting a USB floppy disk drive You can connect a floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your computer Connecting the floppy disk drive To connect the floppy disk drive proceed as follows Plug the floppy disk drive cable 1 into the USB connector 2 identified by the y symbol The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing upwards v 2 E O the k x c a 2 D de z gt 8 necting peripheral devices lt gt 78 Inserting a floppy disk To insert a disk proceed as follows 1 Hold the disk 1 with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the disk into the drive 2 until it clicks into place v 3 O he id 5 x c a 2 od de z gt 8 Removing a floppy disk To remove a disk proceed as follows
86. ubleshooting Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information on Windows Go to http Avww club vaio sony europe com to find online tutorials about your favourite VAIO software Your notebook and its accessories The following hardware items are in the box 1 v E O the Md x c a 2 od ded z gt 8 S SSS SSS SSS TEESE SS ITRS RIR SSS SS SS 1 Main unit 6 AC adapter 2 Rechargeable battery pack 7 Power cord country specific 3 Display adapter 8 Phone cable country specific 4 Product recovery CD ROMs 9 i UINK disc drive DVD ROM see Using the DVD ROM i LINK drive page 40 5 Documentation pack 10 Phone plug country specific See the online Specifications document If you find an extra phone plug in the box please see Using the correct phone plug page 57 for details Welcome 12 Ergonomic considerations You will be using your notebook asa portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerationsto both stationary and portable environments Q Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wristsin a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturall
87. ume If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is 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 use 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 batteries power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable or a set of headphones to the headphone connector disconnect the cable My microphone does not work Check that the external microphone is plugged into the microphone connector correctly About the modem My internal modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into your computer Getting help 99 Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Check that the phone number the program is dialling is correct In the Phone and Modem Options dialog box Control Panel Phone and Modem Options check that your modem is listed on the Modems tab and that the location information is correct on the Dialing Rules tab Eacht time you use your modem while travelling make sure that the country of the active location defined in the Phone and Modem Options dialog box matches the country you are dialli
88. urn Off Computer In the Turn off computer screen hold down the lt Shift gt key and press Hibernate To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by diding the power switch The computer returns to its previous state amp When the computer is in Hilbemate rode you cannot insert a disc Hibemate moce requires more tine than Standby node to be activated It takes more tine to r um to nomal node from Hibemate node than from Standby node Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby node Do not move the notebook until its power indicator tums off Using your notebook 60 Using the Bluetooth functionality The Bluetooth wireless technology enables you to establish wireless communication between your notebook and other Bluetooth devices such asa notebook a mobile phone or a modem station without any cable within a 10 to 100 metres range in open space All Bluetooth communications are made in conjunction with the BlueSpace software See Using BlueSpace in the Software Guide 1A 1 ACCT SS SS R LI LGG S LLL LLI Z SSS gt SRS SS S SSS SS See 2 EL LL LZ SSIES KEES ia amp a7 To connect to a Bluetooth device proceed as follows 1 Turn onthe Wireless switch on the left side of your notebook The Switch wireless devices dialog box appears 2 Select the Bluetooth option button 3 Click OK The Bluetooth icon appears in the taskbar D Read the Bluetooth Safety Flyer
89. utdoors Indoor all channels can be used This rreans that you need to change chamadas if you are in one of these countries For more information on changing channds see Selecting a channel page 68 v E O the k x c a 2 D de z gt 8 Using your notebook 66 Communicating with an Access Point infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point for example the Sony PCWA A200 Access Point The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and actsas a central controller for the Wireless LAN The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range To communicate with an Access Point infrastructure proceed as follows 1 Turn on the Wireless switch on the left side of the computer The Switch wireless devices dialog box appears Select Wireless LAN and click OK The Wireless Switcher button in the taskbar changesinto Wireless LAN Right dick the network icon in the taskbar displaying the message Wireless Network Connection Click View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears Select the network you want to use g your notebook lt gt 67 6 Home users Type the Network Key The network key has the same name asthe network ID but without the first digit For example ID of the network 09316a 6
90. ver to prevent reddual images Q The screen becomes warm during operation Thisisnormal and does not indicate a malfunction Q The LCD ismanufactured 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 Thisisa normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Q Avoid rubbing the LCD screen asthiscan damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen D On using power source Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such asa photocopier or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm Do not place heaw objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter Do not use any other AC adapter C D ie 1B iG oOo Precautions 111 On handling your notebook Q Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft doth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent
91. ware DVgate MovieShaker and Smart Capture Q Managing audio files with SonicStage explains how to convert your existing MP3 WMA and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format Using Digital Print explains how to get the most enjoyment out of your photographs taken witha digital camera Using BlueSpace gives a short description on how to use the Bluetooth software Customizing your notebook explains how to set your system and power management Installing and updating applications explains how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers explains how to install update or uninstall a driver Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to performa system and application recovery Using partitioned drives tells you what you can do with partitioned drives m Ooo Ooo m emia A E Getting help 86 Refer to the Specifications online document for details on your computer drivers and accessories In the VAIO Link Customer Service Guide you will find all the VAIO Link information you need including specific conta numbers and addresses for each country Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information on Windows Go to http Avww club vaio sony europe com to find online tutorials about your favourite VAIO software Other sources of information Q a Q
92. work with a private branch exchange PBX Q If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense insde your computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link Q Make sure to disconnect the power cord before deaning the computer Asyou may lose important data once your computer isdamaged you should back up your data regularly Restore the original application programs from the Product Recovery CD ROM On handling floppy disks Q Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk Q Keep disks away from magnets Q Keep disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Precautions 113 On handling CDs Q Q Q D Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edge and its central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the discis badly soiled moisten a soft doth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the ce
93. y at your sides Have breaks during sessons with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain musdes or tendons Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid douching forward or leaning far backwards Welcome D 13 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 postion Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well Lighting Choo 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 addsto your comfort and work effectiveness Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Using your notebook 14 Using your notebook This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices D Locating controls and connectors page 15 Connecting a power source page 20 Starting your notebook

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