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1. 2 1 Power button page 24 4 amp Microphone connector page 71 2 Multipurpose bay pages 32 47 5 Q Headphone connector page 70 3 Jog Dial control page 18 6 Intercooler flap Back MONDO O00 Aa 1 Infrared port connector page 40 4 Y SB connector page 73 2 Docking Floppy disk drive connector 5 DC In connector page 8 3 Monitor connector page 66 EJ VAIO Notebook User Guide Bottom q Intercooler flap lever z Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever Connecting a Power Source EX Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC Adapter Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow as indicated below and lift the cover The bottom portion of the computer lifts automatically and the back connectors appear LCD lock lever 2 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer 3 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet Notebook oco ee COTTON NOOO OND gt E Power cord supplied E 0 VAIO Notebook User Guide Using Battery Power You can u
2. To connect both a mouse and keyboard at the same time use the optional PS 2 division connector If the wheel function of the PS 2 mouse does not operate connect the mouse to the serial port using the PS 2 serial adapter that is supplied with your mouse See Using the Keyboard on page 23 for more information on using the keyboard See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the computer Do not connect or disconnect the PS 2 device keyboard or mouse when the computer is on as this may cause malfunction The Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 not supplied is a USB device So you must connect it to the USB connector 56 VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking Station You can use the floppy disk drive as an external drive by connecting it to the floppy disk drive connector on the left side of the optional Mini Docking Station You can connect it without turning off your computer To connect a floppy disk drive Plug the cable firmly into the connector with the VAIO logo facing up and both of the alignment posts in the guide holes Floppy disk drive supplied Mini Docking Station left side optional OINA Floppy disk drive cable supplied 3 When you connect the floppy disk drive to the floppy disk drive connector of the
3. 3 If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer turns off 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To decrease the brightness press Fn F5 and then the down or left arrow key To increase the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key Shutting Down Your Computer 15 Shutting Down Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box Shut Down Windows x R What do you want the computer to do C Restart in MS DOS mode Corcel Hee 3 Select Shut down Click OK A Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator green turns off 6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer 5 If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above close all software in use remove the PC cards if inserted disconnect any USB devices end any Infrared Communication devices a el ea Then restart the computer If the previous steps do not work see My computer does not shut down on page 77 During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode See System Suspend Mode on page 43 E 6 VAIO N
4. If you are upgrading to 192 MB or 256 MB you will need to remove both of the memory D D modules that come with your computer Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install a memory module in your computer See the bulleted list below Be careful when adding memory Mistakes when installing or removing a memory module may cause malfunction If you are using only one memory module you must use the slot closest to the front of the computer Electrostatic discharge ESD can damag ik drives and other components Perform the procedures dest_Zed below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module To remove a memory module 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity Remove the memory module 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released IST 2 Pul
5. LEO LT ZT ze LSE ES LEE A LT ZI lt a Weight saver Using a Second Battery Pack To charge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging See also To charge the battery pack on page 21 for more information Battery indicators Battery pack supplied To remove the second battery pack 1 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the battery pack slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow See also To remove the floppy disk drive on page 32 400000 4 RELEASE lever 2 Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack 3 Reinsert the weight saver If you attach two battery packs you can remove either of them without shutting down the computer When removing one battery pack make sure that the other battery pack s indicator is on If the indicator of the battery pack you are going to remove is on right click in the task tray and switch it in the Select the battery pack in use window 46 Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals Q Phone line page 48 Q Mini Docking Station page 49 Q Printer page 54 Q External mouse or keyboard page 55 Q Floppy disk drive page 56 Q AV devices page 57 Printer pa
6. lt F2 gt to setup would appear at the bottom of the display Should this happen 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter to move to the next item To enter 01 31 2000 for example type 1 press Enter type 31 press Enter type 2000 then press Enter 72 VAIO Notebook User Guide 3 Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press Enter to move to the next item Press gt to select Exit then press to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Be sure Yes is selected and press Enter If No is selected press to select Yes Select Exit Save Changes then press Enter The message Save Configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Be sure Yes is selected and press Enter The computer restarts When I turn on my computer the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Q Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non bootable diskette is in the drive Q Ifanon bootable diskette is in the drive turn off the computer remove the diskette and then turn on the computer again Confirm that Windows starts properly If Windows still does not start follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS m If the floppy disk drive is empty follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer Turn
7. Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes To connect external speakers a Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector Speaker cable supplied with speakers Headphone 5 See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use Connecting an External Microphone 65 Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone 3 Shut down the computer and all peripheral devices before connecting the cables Connect all the cables before plugging in the power cord Turn on the peripheral devices power then turn on your computer Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone To connect an external microphone Q Use the to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector Microphone Microphone 3 See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on installation and use 66 VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting an i LINK compatible Device You can connect an i LINK compatible device such as a digital video camera recorder to the S400 connector You can then download digital pictures from the i LINK compatible digita
8. VAIO Action Setup E 9 Launcher mode The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active When an arrow is displayed next to an item in the Jog Dial control window you can display a submenu of that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial control button Club Y Folde 0 ser Online Manual VATO cat Guide mode The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active Depending on the software you are using you can select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial control Some Sony software applications have two modes in List View Simple Menu and Full Menu You can switch the mode by pressing the shift key while turning the Jog Dial control Jog Dial Laun Menu bar 20 VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the Jog Dial Control This section explains how to use the Jog Dial control For information on how to change the Jog Dial control s settings right click the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray and click Help Topics Launcher mode To use the Jog Dial control click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray Alternatively you can press the Jog Dial control while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode 1 Turn the Jog Dial control to select the item you want then press t
9. XK lt D 9 E eyo O _ Scr Lk Sys Ra Pause Break i lt 4 Backspace 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 o a me Q W JE RIT U 1 fo ir C OD gt u Caps Lock As gt JF je A SKI f om 2 POIC NE NM Bet lie 4 Shift t Pg Up Pg Dn Shift key gt Ctrl Fn a E At fay Ctr Ctrl key ay Numeric keyboard Applications key End Navigation keys Fn key Windows 98 key 5 If the keycap comes off put it back in its place and push down gently until it clicks into place If the Enter key Space key or Shift key comes off see Replacing a Keycap on page 83 Do not take off the keycaps intentionally or push excessively when replacing them as this may cause the unit to malfunction 24 VAIO Notebook User Guide Key Numeric keypad area Navigation keys Correction keys Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Operator keys Windows key Fn key Applications key EN Description Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents The
10. 14 startup problems 15 switching display 27 monitor 27 System Hibernation mode 27 43 System Idle mode 28 42 System Suspend mode 27 43 T technical support support options 69 touchpad 5 29 troubleshooting 71 startup 15 71 turning on computer 14 TV interference iv U USB connector 7 V VAIO Action Setup 18 Video Standby mode 28 WwW warranty 17 weight saver attaching 44 Windows 98 Control Panel 41 Explorer 25 Find window 25 A 53 help 25 key 24 key combinations 25 Start button 15 taskbar 15 73 96
11. Mini Docking Station you cannot use the PRINTER connector of the floppy disk drive cable Connecting AV Devices EA Connecting AV Devices You can use audio video devices by connecting the AV devices to the Mini Docking Station See also the manuals and online help that came with your AV devices To connect an MD deck or a CD player If you connect the Mini Docking Station and an MD deck or a CD player which has a CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1 1 connector you can play a CD disc create your own CD database or edit an MD disc Mini Docking Station connect to the computer SERIAL CONTROL A1 II switch To Digital In CONTROL A1 c a ee MD deck 830015 To Digital In CONTROL A1 4 Hs ME oi Digital cable in Te Monaural mini plug cable To Digital Out CONTROL A1 CD player To use the CONTROL A1 1 connector on the Mini Docking Station switch the SERIAL CONTROL A1 1 switch to CONTROL A1 1 Use monaural mini plug cables shorter than 2 meters with no resistance CONTROL A1 or CONTROL A1 II EJ VAIO Notebook User Guide To record music to a mini disc from a CD playing on the computer via the OPTICAL OUT available by connecting to the Mini Docking Station follow these steps 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click YAMAHA DS XG Audio Config 3 Select Digital Output and click ON All Sources Anal
12. PowerPanel icon in the task tray and choose Remove multipurpose bay device when using an internal drive When using an external drive choose Remove external FDD instead 2 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow and slide the drive out of the multipurpose bay 3 Click OK on the message screen When the multipurpose bay is empty attach the weight saver to it See step 3 of Using a Second Battery Pack on page 44 for details on attaching the weight saver Using the DVD ROM Drive ET Using the DVD ROM Drive Your computer comes with a DVD ROM drive You can play both DVDs and CDs To insert a disc Turn on the computer When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot insert a disc See Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for more information on System Suspend and System Hibernation modes 2 Press the Eject button to open the DVD ROM drive The tray slides out Eject button 3 Place a DVD or CD in the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs which can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place EI VAIO Notebook User Guide 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently 3 Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the DVD ROM drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firml
13. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Sony i LINK VAIO Media Bar DVgate PictureGear Memory Stick and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Windows Windows NT and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel MMX and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Safety Information Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Notebook Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCG XG18 PCG XG19 Serial Number WARNING Li To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook to rain or moisture Li To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations LJ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak LH A socket outlet should be as close a
14. an i LINK port replicator do not connect anything to the other i LINK connector Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You can connect a USB device to your computer 030 Be TTT ul OODIOOOIDADOODIOCODDID USB device USB connecting cable not supplied You can use the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 with this computer The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer Therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector 5 See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and use 68 Getting Help Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence 1 VAIO Notebook Read Me First VAIO Notebook User Guide Customizin Your VAIO Notebook Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software Knowledge Database Contains Frequently Asked Questions the most up to date information on using your computer and software support information The User Guide this manual contains information on how to get the most from your computer find help and solve common problems It also contains product specifications The electronic document contains additional informat
15. and then or e Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the O Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Only LCD gt LCD and external display J AL Only external display Toggles through the external display connected to an optional Mini Docking Station PCGA PSX1 and the LCD lt ____ m LCD and external display L_ Only LCD Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to the originals state use the power button to turn on power _ 28 VAIO Notebook User Guide Combinations Function Feature Fn D Turns off the LCD in order to save power To turn the Video standby LCD back on press any key Fn F Zooms the display size in or out when the display is Change the display size set to a low resolution Fn S Puts the system into System Idle mode a power System Idle management state To return the system to the active state press any key You can carry out these functions except for Fn D and Fn F using the Jog Dial control See Using the Jog Dial Control on page 20 for more information Some functions are not available until Windows launches Using the Touchpad 29 Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device called a touchpad You
16. can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad Right button Touchpad Left button Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Help for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Help press the Start button select Settings and then select Control Panel Double click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and click the Help button EJ VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the Floppy Disk Drive You can use the supplied floppy disk drive either as an external drive or as an internal drive in the drive bay You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting the floppy disk drive You can also connect the floppy disk drive while in power saving mode See also To insert to remove the disk drive whil
17. click the PowerPanel icon in the task tray and choose Remove Multipurpose bay device The message screen appears 2 Slide the RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow and slide the DVD ROM drive out of the multipurpose bay 3 Click OK on the message screen 3 Be sure to insert the weight saver into the multipurpose bay when the bay is empty See To insert a second battery pack on page 44 for details on inserting the weight saver To insert the DVD drive You do not need to shut down the computer to insert the DVD ROM drive into the multipurpose bay You can also insert the DVD ROM drive while the computer is in power saving mode Multipurpose bay DVD ROM drive Eq VAIO Notebook User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer includes two PC card slots PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive or to connect a network 3 The PC card slots can accommodate at the same time two Type two Type ll or one Type III PC card These slots are compatible with Card Bus Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online Customizing Your Notebook manual for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab
18. comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Li Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna _ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver L Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected LJ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with non compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception A
19. computer or the power is off appears Unplug the i LINK cable and plug it again Power Management The operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then changed before the operating system completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability close all open applications push the power button and hold it there for four seconds or more to completely shut down the computer Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 79 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 81 The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you three options A Full Restore without Format restore
20. numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other end and VMC IL4408A a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end 40 VAIO Notebook User Guide Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port located on the left side You can use this port to communicate with other infrared equipped devices with compatible protocols such as a digital still camera or other computers To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line 5 Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off By default it is disabled when 41 your system is shipped To enable infrared use click the infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel and select the Enable infrared communication checkbox on the Options tab You can disable infrared communication when you are not using it to conserve battery life Use the infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel to enable and disable infrared communication Do not use the icon in the taskbar Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if the infrared device is detected If the two devices are too far apart or too close together data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission Do not cover t
21. off the computer and then turn it on again 3 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 5 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 7 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 8 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts If your computer still displays the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start contact Sony Customer Support Troubleshooting 73 My LCD does not display anything Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on Q Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Q The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the display Q The display mode may be in external display mode Press Fn while pressing F7 several times The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual supplied with your display for mor
22. reads data on a CD ROM at a variable transfer rate ranging from 10 3X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is approximately 17 15X or 2936 kbytes s or 2576 kbytes s Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbps Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 kpbs using K56flex technology or V 90 Your online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed Certain restrictions apply Height measured at thickest point Thinnest height is 39 mm If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD ROM you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD ROM drive in your VAIO Notebook Region code indicators such as a 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVD to indicate what type of player can play the discs Unless a 1 or ALL is labeled on your DVD or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Specifications are subject to change without notice Index A AC adapter 5 9 AC power 9 adding hardware 47 peripherals 47 adjusting brightness 14 27 Alt key 24 Application Recovery CD 81 Applications key 24 B battery packs 5 10 charging 11 45 indicator light status 11 indicator lights 5 11 26 44 inserting 10 inserting into battery bay 10 loading 10 power status 11 rechargeable 9 removing 13 44 45 brightness adjusting 14 27 built in speakers 5 See also speaker
23. that ON All Sources analog out is muted is checked If this is checked the computer does not output sound I cannot play a CD ROM DVD ROM Q Make sure the drive is inserted correctly Q Make sure the label of the disc is facing up Q If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the program s instructions Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer for at least 1 hour while the computer is turned on Q Clean the disc Q Check the speaker volume The pointer does not move Q Click the Start button on the Windows 98 bar and select Shut Down to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box then press Enter Q If you cannot turn off the computer as described in the step above press Ctrl Alt Delete to restart the computer Q If nothing occurs doing the step above press the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the computer Q If the pointer does not move while playing a disc press Ctrl Alt Delete to stop playback and restart the computer When I click an application icon a message appears such as You must insert the application CD into your DVD ROM CD RW drive and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette
24. to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on On The number keys in the numeric keypad are active The letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on The screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application It has no effect in many applications Off The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Information moves across the display normally Using the Keyboard 27 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Fn ESC System Suspend Fn UX F3 Mute On Off Fn lt 1 F4 Speaker volume Fn F5 Brightness control Fn Lo F7 Switch to the external display LCD Fn Lo M F8 Fn F12 System Hibernation Function Puts the system into System Suspend mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the power switch on your computer Toggles the built in speaker off and on Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 then dore Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then or gt To decrease light intensity press Fn F5
25. 8 1 Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Press the Tab key to move from box to box 3 Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone number E 8 VAIO Notebook User Guide VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Jog Dial control internal timer and i LINK interface An overview of each of these functions is provided in the next few pages For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup right click the Jog Dial control icon B or D in the task tray and click Help Topics Jog Dial Control Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial on the right side of the unit The Jog Dial control enables you to open an application folder or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial control In addition when you press the Jog Dial control you can turn on your computer automatically and start the selected application or document and if the document you select is a script file you can execute a complex task such as connecting to the Internet and downloading your e mail to your computer by simply pressing the Jog Dial control Jog Dial control
26. Connecting the Mini Docking Station 49 Connecting the Mini Docking Station You can use the PCGA PSX1 Mini Docking Station optional to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or external display Docking connector UNDOCK button IN USE indicator DC IN indicator RELEASE lever 9 fo 11 12 13 14 1 5400 8 DCIN 2 SVIDEO 9 Mouse Keyboard 3 VIDEO 10 OPTICAL OUT 4 OMonitor 11 CONTROL A1 IT 5 LINE OUT 12 SERIAL CONTROL A1 I switch 6 LINE IN 13 1010 Serial T Y USB 14 CONTROL A1 II VAIO Notebook User Guide Left Right Floppy disk drive connector PC card slot Before connecting the Mini Docking Station You need to plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connector on the Mini Docking Station Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an electrical outlet The DC IN indicator lights on AC adapter supplied Power cord bent rm G Use the specified AC adapter for the power rating of the Mini Docking Station Connecting the Mini Docking Station EI To connect the Mini Docking Station to your computer Connect the Mini Docking Station to the docking FDD connector on the back of your computer When a charged ba
27. Q If the diskette is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Q Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Troubleshooting 75 My speakers have no sound Q If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers You can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial control Q If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 and then press or to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial control to control the volume Q If your computer is powered by batteries check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Q If youare using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Q Check the volume controls in Windows Q If you connect external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged Q If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector disconnect the cable My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line on page 48 for details Q Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial
28. SONY VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG XG18 PCG XG19 Notice to Users 2000 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may
29. ains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Software CDs a Microsoft Word 2000 Recovery CDs Q System Recovery CD s Q Application Recovery CD s Other Q Setting up your VAIO Notebook poster Q Packet containing special product offers Using Your VAIO Notebook This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices such as the touchpad floppy disk drive and DVD ROM drive Locating the Controls and Connectors Front O 12 0 1 ower indicator pages 14 43 7 LCD Liquid Crystal Display screen pages 16 27 2 Battery 1 and 2 indicators pages 11 26 8 Keyboard page 23 3 Hard disk drive indicator page 26 9 Speakers pages 27 74 75 4 um Lock indicator page 26 10 Internal microphone 5 Caps Lock indicator page 26 11 Touchpad page 29 6 Scroll Lock indicator page 26 12 Left right buttons page 29 6 VAIO Notebook User Guide Left PCG XG19 PCG XG18 1 PC card slots page 36 3 Battery bay page 10 2 S400 i LINK connector page 66 7 Phone line jack PCG XG18 page 48 Locating the Controls and Connectors EX Right
30. ay make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment Notebook PCG XG18 PCG XG19 please contact 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 or write to the Sony Customer Information Center One Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 for repair and or warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearl
31. de is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief period The hard disk and video display enter a low power state and the CPU clock and processor stop The power indicator light is red in this mode To activate System Idle mode Press Fn S the PowerPanel utility or the Jog Dial control To return to normal mode Press any key or touch the touchpad Using Power Saving Modes 43 System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The red power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn Esc or press the power button and release it immediately You can also use the PowerPanel utility or the Jog Dial control to enter System Suspend mode To return to normal mode Press any key or the Power button for less than 4 seconds System Hibernation Mode The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate System Hibernation mode Press Fn F12 The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and then the computer enters System Hibernation mode You can also use the PowerPanel utility or the Jog Dial control to enter System Hibernation mode To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state 3 When returning from System Hibernation mode the system status stored on the ha
32. e If this does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds to turn off the power Q Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer My PC card is not working Q Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using Q If you are using two PC cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using The sound of my computer s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU speed See the PowerPanel Help for more information 78 VAIO Notebook User Guide I cannot print The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the Customizing Your Notebook manual for details on using Sony Notebook Setup The i LINK compatible devices connected to the Mini Docking Station do not work Use the i LINK connector of the computer The i LINK compatible devices connected to the computer do not work The message There are no Digital Video devices connected to this
33. e Recovery CD Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Recovery CD s on page 79 You can also use the Application Recovery CD to install Windows NT Workstation 4 0 drivers on your computer 3 You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD The application will not run from DOS If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support To use the Application Recovery CD s Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the DVD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process 5 Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Appl
34. e Windows Key Combination Function A F1 Displays Windows Help A Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar A E Displays Windows Explorer A F Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu A Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu A M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift A M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size A R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Fn A Insert Displays the Properties window This is the equivalent of double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel 26 VAIO Notebook User Guide Indicators Indicator Power Oo Battery 1 1 EH Battery 2 2 Hard disk o Light Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Function Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on Light is red in System Idle mode and flashes red in System Suspend mode Turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powered off Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of the computer Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the drive bay on the right side of the computer Lights when data is being read from or written
35. e in power saving mode in the online manual To Use as an External Drive Connect the floppy disk drive to the computer using the floppy disk drive cable supplied with the VAIO logo facing up Floppy disk drive supplied OINA Floppy disk drive cable supplied Align the logo on the cable with the slot connection and insert the connector straight into the slot Using the Floppy Disk Drive EI To use as an internal drive If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the floppy disk drive on page 32 or To remove the second battery pack on page 45 2 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO logo facing up Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks into place Multipurpose bay Floppy disk drive To insert a diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Diskette eZ Floppy disk E To remove a diskette Q When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette VAIO Notebook User Guide Eject button LED indicator 3 Do not press the Eject button when the LED indicator is turned on as data may be lost To remove the floppy disk drive When the computer is off skip steps 1 and 3 1 Right click the
36. e information My computer locks up Q Try restarting the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Shut Down and then click Restart the computer Q If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Q Ifthe previous step does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete may result in data loss in files that are currently open My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the Read Me First for a complete list of software contact phone numbers My DVD ROM drive tray does not open Q Make sure the computer is turned on Press the Eject button on the DVD ROM drive Q If the Eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object into the hole to the right of the Eject button D I can t record on an MD using the Mini Docking Station Click the Start button and choose Programs Media Bar Mini Docking Station Setup Confirm that Enable Mini Docking Station is checked 74 VAIO Notebook User Guide There is no sound from my external speakers attached to the Mini Docking Station while a music CD is playing in the DVD ROM CD RW drive Click the Start button and choose Control Panel Double click YAMAHA DS XG Audio Config Digital Output Confirm
37. em to correct the problem When the computer is on be sure to follow the steps below otherwise the system may not activate properly When the computer is off skip steps 1 to 4 1 2 3 Click the Start button point to Setup and then click Control Panel Double click the PC card icon Click the name of the PC card you want to remove from the list that displays then click Stop When the message You can remove the PC card appears in the display click OK Press the RELEASE button to remove the PC card Upper eject button Lower eject button Insert the PC card slot protector back into the empty slot Using Smart Connect EJ Using Smart Connect The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i LINK cable not supplied to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer When you use Smart Connect to connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when the two computers are networked Do not connect remove the Mini Docking Station while using Smart Connect as Smart Connect may become unavailable See the Smart Connect online help for more information i LINK cable i LINK cables i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part
38. er Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 15 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key Using the System and Application Recovery CDs EI Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from th
39. erformance Your computer includes a fast Intel processor Q Portability The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Q Sony audio and video quality A high resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software Q Microsoft Windows Operating System Your system includes Windows 98 Second Edition Q Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mails browse the Internet and use the dialing and fax features VAIO Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your VAIO Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box Main unit DVD ROM drive Power cord FDD drive cable AC adapter cables ET Battery pack Weight saver FDD drive battery pack and weight saver FDD drive cable INSIDE ACCESSORY CASE 1 INSIDE ACCESSORY CASE 2 Unpacking Your VAIO Notebook EJ Manuals Q The VAIO Notebook User Guide this manual contains information on how to get the most from your computer find help and solve common problems It also includes product specifications m Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions the most up to date information on using your computer and software information Q The Consumer Information Guide contains ergonomic considerations and your computer s limited warranty statement D The Microsoft Getting Started manual expl
40. ge 60 External display page 62 External speakers page 64 External microphone page 65 i LINK compatible device page 66 Universal Serial Bus USB device page 67 0 0O ee D Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals You can select a country mode from the modem property window but you should only use US mode Using other country modes is an infringement of the Telecommunications Business Laws 47 E 8 VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet 5 In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line You must register your computer to receive the extended warranty 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone line jack on the computer FA ES S SASSY S IIS NES lt gt lt gt En SE Nc id Phone cable not supplied A Phone line jack T AA 2 PCG XG19 PCG XG18 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack 3 Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem
41. h the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant Evacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer une temp rature de plus de 100 C Evacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be i
42. he About This Computer tab to view the system memory If the additional memory is not shown repeat steps 1 9 of To install a memory module on page 85 EJ VAIO Notebook User Guide Specifications Model Processor Hard Disk Drive Standard RAM LCD Screen L2 Cache Memory MPEG Graphics Sound Capabilities Diskette Drive CD RW Drive optional for PCG XG18 DVD ROM Drive Laser Diode Properties Modem Infrared Hot swappable Multipurpose Bay Expansion Capabilities Built in Capabilities Telecommunication Capabilities PCG XG18 PCG XG19 650 MHz Mobile Pentium III featuring Intel Speedstep technology 18 1 GBt 18 1 GBt 128 MB PC100 SDRAM One 128 MB module expandable to 256 MB 13 3 XGA TFT 14 1 XGA TFT 256 KB CPU Integrated MPEG Digital Video supports full screen playback 128 bit accelerator with 6MB Video RAM AGP 3D acceleration 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Removable 3 5 1 44 MB Reads CD data from 10 3X to 24X variable transfer rate Reads DVD data from 1 7X to 4X variable transfer rate DVD ROM drive wave length 780 nm and 650 nm laser output 4 59 W K56flex technology V 90 compatible data fax modem Supports 4 Mbps 1 1 Mbps and 115 kbps IrDA Standard Supports Floppy disk drive included Second rechargeable battery optional Hot warm swap DVD ROM drive included CD RW optional for PCG XG18 2nd hard disk drive optional Two type II PC cards and O
43. he Jog Dial control The window switches to the guide mode and shows the Jog Dial s function JOG Guide ox inimize Finish Jog 1 Laun Menu bar Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function To select another item switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1 VAIO Action Setup EI Guide mode The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial s function Software that supports the Jog Dial Control If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial control is active you can use the Jog Dial s functions that are allocated to that software For more information on functions allocated to software see the software applications online Help Software that does not support the Jog Dial Control If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial control you can scroll the window or adjust the window size as described below Action Description Maximize Window Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size of the active window Press again to return to normal window size Minimize Window Press the Jog Dial control button to minimize the size of the active window Press again to return to normal window size Finish Window Press the Jog Dial control button to close the active application Scroll Press the Jog Dial control button to begin scrolling within the active window Jog Dial Launcher Press the Jog Dial control button to return the Jog Dial control to Jog Launcher m
44. he infrared ports with your hand or any other object Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication device for more information on installation and use The active area of infrared transmission extends about 39 3 s inches 1 meter with an approximate radius of 15 degrees Infrared port approximately 15 degrees E 2 VAIO Notebook User Guide Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has three distinct power saving modes System Idle System Suspend and System Hibernation When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 regardless of the power management setting you select If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD System Idle Mode This mo
45. help 29 features 29 multiple phone lines 48 multipurpose bay 7 N navigation keys 24 network connecting 36 Notebook Computer 5 Num Lock5 indicator light 26 numeric keypad area 24 O online help 69 opening DVD ROM drive tray 33 operator keys 24 output devices iv P party phone lines 48 PBX 48 PC card inserting 36 release button 36 removing 38 slot protector 37 slots 36 troubleshooting 77 Type III 36 phone cable 5 connecting line 48 jack 48 laws governing v power 26 cord 9 94 VAIO Notebook User Guide indicator light 5 switch 7 14 power saving modes 42 System Hibernation 27 43 System Idle 28 42 System Suspend 43 Video Standby 28 power sources 10 connecting 9 Print Screen key 24 printer connector 54 Printer connector 54 R radio interference iv rechargeable battery packs 9 10 recharging battery packs 11 Recovery CD 81 registering your computer 17 regulatory information iii removing battery packs 13 diskettes 31 floppy disk drive 32 Mini Docking Station 52 replacing battery packs 44 restoring data 81 right button 5 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock 5 indicator light 26 second battery pack 10 44 selecting display 63 LCD 63 monitor 63 power source 10 setting up your PC support 69 Shift key 24 Shut Down Windows dialog box 15 Sony Fax on Demand service 70 speakers 5 built in 5 external 64 switching 27 troubleshooting 75 volume 27 Start button 15 starting computer
46. ication Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore 82 VAIO Notebook User Guide Changing the Window design of Sony Software To change the window design of Sony software 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click UI Design Selector 3 Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design 4 Click Apply The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for you software will match the UI Design Selector window 5 To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt 6 Click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the window design of your Sony software displays Replacing a Keycap Replacing a Keycap Place the Enter keycap Shift keycap and Space keycap as described below For other keys place the keycaps in their original place and gently push down until they click To replace a keycap Enter Key projections Push down projections Shift key and Space key projections projections 3 Do not use force to remove the keycaps as this may result in a malfunction Do not push too hard on the keycaps when placing them 84 VAIO Notebook User Guide Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase memory to 256 MB by installing an optional memory module
47. in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You may not be able to use some PC cards or some functions of the PC card with this computer To insert a PC card Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card 1 Pull the PC card RELEASE button away from the computer then push it in toward the computer AR ESS SSS ESS SSS SOS SS OSES SES SR ss Using PC Cards Remove the PC card slot protector When you use a Type ITI PC card you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors Insert the PC card into the PC card slot front label facing up Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector The RELEASE button comes out Knock down the RELEASE button toward the display panel PC card EJ VAIO Notebook User Guide To remove a PC card 3 Do not force a card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on use For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the System Suspend or System Hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Restart your syst
48. ion in the online manual Customizing Your Notebook There are two battery indicator lights on the computer Battery indicators Battery pack supplied Battery Indicator Meaning Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay E i on the left side of the computer Indicates the status of the battery pack in the drive bay on A the right side of the computer Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink When BOTH the Battery indicator and Power indicator single blink the battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power E 2 VAIO Notebook User Guide 3 To determine the amount of time the battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information in the online manual Customizing Your Notebook When the battery is running out of power both the battery indicator light and power indicator light blink When the computer is directly connected to AC power and a battery pack is in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the powe
49. ion supports dual battery operation Dimensions 11 9 w x 1 8 h x 12 1 w x 1 8 h x 9 9 d 10 3 d 303 x 45 x 250 7mm 308 x 45 x 261 2mm Weight 6 0 Ibs 2 7 kg with 6 1 Ibs 2 8 kg with battery and weight saver battery and weight saver 6 4 Ibs 2 9 kg with 6 7 lbs 3 0 kg with battery and floppy disk battery and floppy disk drive drive Operating 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Temperature Temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C hour Operating Humidity 20 to 80 not condensed when that humidity is less than 65 at 95 F 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 84 F 29 C Storage 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less Temperature than 18 F 10 C hour Storage Humidity 10 to 90 not condensed when that humidity is less than 20 at 140 F 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 95 F 35 C MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance t The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 1 7X at the innermost track to 4X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1392 kbytes s The average data transfer standard is approximately 2 85X or 3823 kbytes s A DVD ROM drive
50. ion on customizing your computer You can access this guide from the Windows Start menu by selecting Help Center Step 1 Documentation Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access the online help files from the Help menu in the specific application A printed manual is available for some applications Provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http www sony com pcsupport 69 EX VAIO Notebook User Guide 6 sony This service provides you with answers to commonly Fax on Demand asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or your fax software 7 Calling Sony You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Customer Support Representative without using your Support computer by calling 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solution
51. l the memory module in the direction of the arrow Follow steps 8 and 9 of To install a memory module Adding Memory 85 To install a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs Wait until the computer cools down Then unscrew the screw at the bottom of your computer Unscrew the screw with a screwdriver of a proper size 4 Lift the two stoppers at the bottom of the keyboard and slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly stopper 86 VAIO Notebook User Guide 5 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side by releasing the four tabs then gently lean it over the display Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Remove the new memory module from its packaging 7 Install the memory module as described in the following graphic 1 Slide the memory module into the slot 2 Press the module into place until it clicks Adding Memory 87 8 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when replacing the keyboard 9 Close the computer cover and tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer To view the system memory Turn on the computer 2 Click the Start button point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 3 Click t
52. l video camera recorder Digital video camera recorder ED BEER SES SSS SSS SSS The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured you may need to connect your camera differently On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible See the manual that came with your i LINK compatible device for more information on installation and use Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK connector on the computer does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with the computer The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that came with your software for more information g gt The connections and features may vary depending on the i LINK compatible devices See i LINK cables on page 39 and Connecting an i LINK compatible Device above for more information on cables and connections You can connect the digital video camera recorder either to your notebook or to the optional i LINK port replicator When you connect the digital video camera recorder to your computer or
53. lisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 L indice d equivalence de la sonnerie de ce materiel est de 0 3 Contents Welcome anna riens 1 FAT emma nennennnsnen nn 1 Unpacking Your VAIO Notebook se scene 2 MANU NU E E ET E bcbentaaysvesestcausves 3 Software CDS nn en editer 3 Recovery CDS sssnessesenens ernensseennrnseseesssenns 3 Odole En E E ntm ina eme 3 Using Your VAIO Notebook 5 Locating the Controls and Connectors s s ss 5 Frontes enee a EEE E EE E 5 LOT E E 6 7 BACK issus nissan 7 BOOM AR E E EE 8 Connecting a Power Source s ss sssssssssisresrisesestestetsntsnesnssenentetet 9 Using the AC Adapter sisane ia e a E 9 Starting Your COMPUIBT rennes 14 Shutting Down Your Computer cstisnccctsesicte viccuernncetnciaccercttaneans 15 Closing the Front Panel usine nie 16 Registering Your Computers 17 VAIO Action Setup ne uen 18 Jog Dial M Control nr 18 Using the J
54. ll cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment Notebook PCG XG18 PCG XG19 causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company m
55. ne type III PC card Card Bus support Microphone Stereo speakers Digital touch pad Fax send receive Specifications 89 Model Connection Capabilities Additional Connection Capabilities With Mini Docking Station not supplied Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Floppy disk drive Rechargeable battery AC adapter and power cord Weight Saver FDD cable Accessory case Filter cleaner DVD ROM drive PCG XG18 PCG XG19 USB Port S400 i LINK VGA monitor AC adapter Headphone Mini docking station Infrared Microphone Type II 2 amp III PC Cards Optical digital audio output VGA monitor S400 i LINK Mouse PS 2 style keyboard Control A1 II S Video output Video output Serial port Line in Line out Two USB ports Parallel printer Floppy disk drive Type II 1 amp II PC Cards Floppy disk drive Rechargeable battery AC adapter and power cord Weight Saver FDD cable Accessory case Filter cleaner DVD ROM drive CD RW drive 90 day limited express service Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration 90 day parts labor standard Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration 49 5 watts maximum 19 5V DC AC 120 240V 90 VAIO Notebook User Guide Model PCG XG18 PCG XG19 Power Energy Star compliant Management Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Battery Lithium
56. not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation
57. nstalled using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 3 AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquet
58. ode Menu Bar Press the Jog Dial control button then use the Jog Dial control to scroll through the active window s toolbar Some software does not support these functions VAIO Notebook User Guide Dialog box When a window such as Screen properties is active Dialog is displayed in the Jog Dial control window You can select an item in the window by rotating the Jog Dial control Also pressing the Jog Dial control is equivalent to pressing Enter Internal Timer You can use the internal timer to start an application at a specific time The timer can start applications even when the computer is in system hibernation mode i LINK Interface Your computer comes equipped with an i LINK port The port is a digital interface IEEE 1394 for high speed communication By using your computer a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder or other camera that supports the i LINK interface you can easily create and edit your own home videos For more information on connecting an i LINK device see Connecting an i LINK compatible Device on page 66 of this manual Using the Keyboard 23 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Function keys Escape Key Print Screen key Enter ai Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 um Lk Prte6c Insert Delete
59. og Dial Control ss 20 Software that does not support the Jog Dial Control 21 Internal TIMET oeei eie eee spears EE 22 ELINK INTET ACE nine dead 22 x VAIO Notebook User Guide Using th Re bdd sen nt a 23 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key 25 TRIGA CAROLS nn d 26 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key 27 Using th Touchpad ssie dinde 29 Using the Floppy Disk Drive noue 30 To Use as an External Drive ss 30 To use as an internal drive 31 Using the DVD ROM Driv eisai nent 33 To remove the DVD ROM drive 35 To insert the DVD drives 35 MS BONS ennemie 36 Using Smart CONNEC ncn nine den ad nn 39 Using Infrared Communication Devices ccccceeeeseeeeeeees 40 Using Power Saving Modes dinde ent 42 Normal Mode wssssisiisssssssssassssivesssasssascpetastecnesrinstscnessaisteesestistesianiecas 42 System Idle Mod ren ieena n R 42 System Suspend Mode 43 System Hibernation Mode 43 Using a Second Battery Pack iciancsciciiononcaaniciinicanawcinis 44 Connecting Peripheral Devices 47 Connecting a Phone Lines 48 Connecting the Mini Docking Station 49 Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking Station 22 54 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard 55 Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking Station 56 To connect a floppy disk drive 56 Connecting AV DENICRS ne es ent 57 To c
60. og out is muted 4 Click OK To connect a CD player an active speaker or an amplifier Connect a CD player an active speaker or an amplifier to the LINE IN or LINE OUT connector of the Mini Docking Station to play a CD disc and experience higher quality audio Mini Docking Station optional Audio cable not supplied Active speaker amplifier etc To LINE OUT To LINE IN CD player etc ili Connecting AV Devices 59 To connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated device Insert the DVD ROM drive into the multipurpose bay and connect the OPTICAL OUT connector to a Dolby Digital Decoder integrated device to experience Dolby Digital recorded videos and dynamic sound To connect a TV or a video deck Connect the computer to a TV or a video deck using audio video cables Switch the input channel of the TV to external input You also need to set up the TV configuration system See To select the display in the Customizing Your Notebook manual for more information 3 Unplug the connecting cable from the MONITOR connector by To Digital IN Video cable not supplied Optical digital cable To Headphone You can experience Dolby Digital or PCM sound from the OPTICAL OUT connector Switch the Digital output to PCM when you connect a device that does not support Dolby Digital othe
61. onnect an MD deck or a CD player 57 To connect a CD player an active speaker or an amplifier 58 To connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated device 59 To connect a TV or a video deck 59 Connecting a Printer to Your Computer 60 Before using the printer cccccscccesesseseseecenesesesesnsneeseeeeeeteseseeneney 60 To connect a printer ss 60 Contents E J Connecting an External Display icsisinsicsiomutrcnmuenccgnecmmoinenn 62 Connecting External Speakers nina 64 Connecting an External Microphone s ss ssssssssssssesrsssessessssesses 65 Connecting an i LINK compatible Device ccccseeeiees 66 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 67 Getting Hebrew 69 Troubleshootiiig oses orep einai e e E 71 Power Management 78 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 79 Using the System Recovery CD s 79 Using the Application Recovery CD s 81 Changing the Window design of Sony Software 82 Replacing IR eee an nn aai 83 To replace ke Cap ss is 83 Adding Memory icin irp ae a rE Er Si 84 Specifications sassen ieri renen arees Rene 88 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO notebook Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Features For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO notebook see page 88 Q Exceptional p
62. or Keyboard on page 55 for details Q If you connected an external mouse while your computer is on you must restart your computer Q If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector My touchpad does not work You may have disabled the touchpad while no mouse was connected to the computer If so you must restart the computer to make the touchpad work again Troubleshooting 77 I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected Q If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power to all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection then turn on the power again My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double click Click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and then change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action My computer does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Shut Down command does not work properly follow these steps Q Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delet
63. otebook User Guide Closing the Front Panel Close the front panel by holding the clip on the left top of the front panel If you touch the LCD screen you will leave fingerprints on the LCD screen Use the supplied filter cleaner to wipe the LCD screen See Notes on Use for more information To close the intercooler flap The bottom part of the computer does not close automatically To close the intercooler flap grasp both sides of the flap with your thumbs while sliding the levers with your index fingers Intercooler flap lever Registering Your Computer 17 Registering Your Computer You can take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony Q Sony Customer Support Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer Q Extended Limited Warranty Protect your investment Extend your Warranty nine months for a total of 12 months from the original date of purchase when you register your computer Q Express service Provides a fast and direct return of your VAIO notebook to Sony for service of your computer If you have not already registered follow these steps to use your notebook s online registration service You must connect your phone line before using any online services including the online registration service See Connecting a Phone Line on page 4
64. pport 17 external devices display 63 See also monitor speakers 27 64 F faxes laws governing v floppy disk drive 5 cable 5 disconnecting 32 troubleshooting 74 Fn 28 Fn key 24 combination commands 27 function keys 24 H hard drives indicator light 5 26 installing additional 36 hardware online support 69 headphone 5 connector 7 Help Mouseware 29 help 69 i LINK 6 indicator lights 26 battery 5 11 26 44 Caps Lock 5 26 charge status 11 hard drive 5 26 Num Lock 5 26 power 5 Scroll Lock 5 26 infrared communication devices 40 other computers 40 infrared port 40 infrared transmission active distance 41 troubleshooting 41 input devices iv 5 Insert key 24 inserting battery pack 10 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 33 diskettes into drive 31 installing hard drives 36 hardware 47 peripherals 47 interference iv internal speakers See speakers K keyboard 24 connector 5 L LCD lock lever 14 selecting to display output 63 troubleshooting 73 left button 5 lever LCD 14 weight saver release 45 Limited Warranty card 17 Line In 6 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal v safety precautions v loading battery pack 10 M microphone 7 connecting 65 troubleshooting 76 Mini Docking Station 49 modem laws governing v troubleshooting 75 monitor 7 connecting 62 selecting 63 switching among 27 mouse troubleshooting 76 Mouse Properties screen 29 Mouseware accessing
65. r management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Using Power Saving Modes on page 42 The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter System Hibernation mode when the battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as System Suspend or System Hibernation Connecting a Power Source EE To remove the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Pull out the battery pack RS gt E S SSS ESS SSSSSOSSSSOSS SSSE SS ES SSeS KES IS 3S 3 Close the cover of the battery bay You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System Suspend mode E 4 VAIO Notebook User Guide Starting Your Computer Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover LCD lock lever 2 Press the power button of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on Power indicator
66. rd disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold for more than four seconds Q Time to return to normal mode System Idle requires less time than System Suspend and System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation Q Power consumption System Idle uses more power than System Suspend and System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation E 4 VAIO Notebook User Guide Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack With two battery packs you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery power When using two battery packs the battery pack you insert first charges first The battery pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85 full You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights To insert a second battery pack 1 2 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the DVD ROM drive on page 35 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay If the battery is being used the battery 2 indicator light turns on Multipurpose bay Battery pack Label side facing down Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack Insert the tab of the weight saver into the hollow of the multipurpose bay slot and then push the weight saver into the multipurpose bay until it clicks Battery pack
67. rwise the speakers or your hearing may be damaged by the increased volume Switch the Digital output to PCM when you play DVDs that support linear PCM recording on the Mini Docking Station CJ VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a Printer to Your Computer You can connect the printer to your computer using the printer cable and the supplied floppy disk drive cable to print documents Before using the printer Q You need to install the software supplied with the printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information Q You need to set up the printer s port See I cannot print on page 78 for more information about setting up the printer ports To connect a printer Plug the floppy disk drive cable to the docking FDD connector on your computer Then connect the printer cable supplied with the printer to the PRINTER connector of the floppy disk drive cable WX O COUOOTOOOODONOONOONOOOOONOQODONDONDODDODNN Floppy disk drive cable N Lr i ra PRINTER Power cord Printer cable supplied with the printer Connecting Printer to Your Computer GI 5 Before you connect the printer turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter and power cord from the AC outlet Plug the power cord after finishing all the connections Turn on the peripheral devices before turning on your computer If you are using a printer that does not
68. s possible to the unit and easily accessible ou The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard The laser beam used in the DVD ROM drive unit is harmful to the eyes Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only AVERTISSEMENT L Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit L Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvir le ch ssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu une personne qualifi e J L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada The number below is for FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCG XG18 PCG XG19 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone No 201 930 6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including any interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to
69. s so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support 3 When you reconnect devices be sure to turn off the computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 15 Turning off the computer using other methods may result in data loss My computer does not start Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on Q Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Q Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Q Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting Peripheral Devices on page 47 Q If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer Q Take the battery pack off the computer unplug the power cord and plug it again then turn on the power Q When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not be able to start your system properly The message Press lt F1 gt to resume
70. s 27 buttons Eject 33 34 left 5 right 5 Start Windows 98 15 C cables phone 5 power cord 9 canceling commands 24 Caps Lock 5 indicator light 26 CD ROM DVD ROM discs ejecting 34 inserting 33 CD ROM DVD ROM drive closing tray 34 opening tray 33 using 33 charge status indicator light 11 charging battery packs 11 45 choosing power source 10 coin operated telephones 48 computer 69 lithium ion battery v setting up 5 starting 14 troubleshooting 71 73 connecting coin operated telephones 48 external speakers 64 hard drives 36 microphone 65 Mini Docking Station 49 51 monitor 62 multiple phone lines 48 network 36 party phone lines 48 PBX 48 phone line 48 power source 9 91 92 VAIO Notebook User Guide USB device 67 connectors DC In9 headphone 7 i LINK 6 infrared 40 keyboard 5 Line In 6 microphone 7 monitor Printer 54 USB 7 correction keys 24 Ctrl key 24 cursor movement keys 24 customer assistance support options 69 D DC In9 digital still camera 40 diskettes ejecting 31 inserting into drive 31 troubleshooting 74 display options 63 See also monitor selecting 63 disposal of lithium ion battery v drives floppy disk 5 installing additional hard disk 36 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 73 E Eject button 31 33 34 ejecting battery packs 45 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 34 diskettes 31 electronic documentation 69 Escape key 24 Express Service technical su
71. s all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk if you recovery your operating system using the System Recovery CD Microsoft Word 2000 will not be recovered Use the supplied Word 2000 CD ROM to recover this application Q Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software Q Operating System Only restores the Windows 98 Second Edition operating system the notebook utility programs and the device drivers that shipped with your computer if you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option your hard disk will be formatted which removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you choose the Full Restore without Format option you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support EJ VAIO Notebook User Guide To use the System Recovery CD s 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD ROM CD RW drive 3 The System recovery utility boots from the DVD ROM drive It must be in the DVD ROM drive when you turn on the comput
72. se one or two battery packs as a source of power The second battery pack inserts into the drive bay on the right side of the computer See Using Power Saving Modes on page 42 Additional battery packs are available as a separate option The battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack To insert the battery pack Open the cover of the battery bay on the left side of the computer 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay TR S ESS ESS S Q SES N es ES Label side facing down Battery pack supplied 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks 3 While attaching the Mini Docking Station to your computer do not insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with the Mini Docking Station attached may cause the Mini Docking Station to disconnect from the computer Connecting a Power Source 11 To charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately two hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour See Displaying Detailed Battery Informat
73. support Windows 98 it may not function properly You can connect a printer while the floppy disk drive is in use When using a USB printer connect it to the USB connector of your computer or of the USB connector of the Mini Docking Station 62 VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook For example you can use the computer with any of the following Q Computer display monitor page 62 Q Projector page 63 5 Turn off your computer and all peripherals and disconnect the AC adapter and power cord from the AC outlet before making connections Connect the power cord after connecting all peripherals Turn on your computer after turning on the power of all peripherals When you connect an external display you may not be able to display both the LCD and external display simultaneously depending on the external display To connect a computer display You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers and an external microphone See Connecting External Speakers on page 64 and Connecting an External Microphone on page 65 for details on connecting external speakers and an external microphone Computer display Power cord Display cable not supplied to O Di Monitor See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on ins
74. tallation and use Connecting an External Display To connect a projector Using a projector connected to your computer can be convenient for presentations and slide shows Projector w oeo e COCOCOOODONOADODTOD to O Monitor Audio cable not supplied RGB signal cable 5 See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use To select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can toggle the output among the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode in the Customizing Your Notebook manual for more information To Press Result Switch to an Fn F7 Toggles among the LCD the external display external connected to the Monitor connector and both display the LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display Only external display 64 VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers Shut down the computer and all peripheral devices before connecting the cables Connect all the cables before plugging in the power cord Turn on the peripheral devices power then turn on your computer Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use
75. te certifie que le mat riel est conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera a la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L uti
76. to print documents To connect a printer a Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the computer Power cord Printer O 2222020000000 000000000000 Printer cable supplied with the printer to D Printer 5 Before you connect the printer turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter and power cord from the electrical outlet Plug the power cord after finishing all the connections Turn on the peripheral devices before turning on your computer If you are using a printer that does not support Windows 98 it may not function properly You can connect a printer while the floppy disk drive is in use When using a USB printer connect it to the USB connector of your computer or of the Mini Docking Station See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the Customizing Your Notebook manual Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard 55 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect a PS 2 style mouse or keyboard 12 Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the facing up Ex 0e S550 os J
77. tone Q Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Q Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible 76 VAIO Notebook User Guide My modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses K56flex technology and V 90 capability 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 Q If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems Q If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Q If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector See Connecting an External Microphone on page 65 for details My mouse does not work Q If you are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See Connecting an External Mouse
78. ttery is inserted in your computer you can attach and detach the Mini Docking Station without turning off the computer Open the cover of your computer Docking FDD connector 2 Attach the left side tab of the Mini Docking Station to the left side hollow of your computer Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicks 52 VAIO Notebook User Guide 3 Attach the right side tab of the Mini Docking Station to the right side hollow of your computer Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicks 3 Do not lift or move the computer by holding only the Mini Docking Station as the Mini Docking Station may be removed from the computer To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer 1 Press the UNDOCK button on the Mini Docking Station or click REMOVE on the Start menu UNDOCK button Connecting the Mini Docking Station 53 2 After the IN USE indicator has turned off pull the RELEASE lever on the right side of your computer and release the right tab RELEASE lever 3 Release the left tab 3 When the Mini Docking Station is attached to your computer do not insert or remove the battery The Mini Docking Station may be removed from the computer Do not remove the Mini Docking Station when the IN USE indicator is lit EJ VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking Station You can connect the printer to the Mini Docking Station attached to your computer
79. twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as ona typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key on page 25 The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 27 The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button Using the Keyboard 25 Combinations and Functions with th
80. y contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ K1A ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommag es Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only Wit
81. y you could damage your DVD ROM drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator light turns off then press the Eject button to remove the disc When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot remove a disc See Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for more information about System Suspend and System Hibernation modes If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the computer and insert a thin pointed object into the manual eject hole To play DVDs When you play DVDs on a television connected to the optional mini docking station PCGA PSX1 you must adjust the display resolution to 640 x 480 as described in Selecting the Display Mode in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Using the DVD ROM Drive ES 3 When playing DVD movies on battery power set the power management profile to DVD profile With other profiles the movies are choppy As an alternative you can set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection which will cause the DVD profile to be selected automatically whenever you insert a DVD See Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for information on how to set the power management profile To remove the DVD ROM drive When the computer is off skip steps 1 and 3 Right

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