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1. m2 11 lo 9 8 6 5 Using your notebook Keys Escape key 1 Function keys 2 Print Screen key 3 Correction keys 4 Navigation keys 5 Application key 6 Numeric keypad area 7 Operator keys 8 11 12 Windows key 9 ag lt Fn gt key 10 33 Descriptions The lt Esc gt Escape key is used to cancel commands The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications lt F1 gt is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the other The lt Print Screen gt key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screenshot into a document and print it The lt Insert gt lt Back Space gt and lt Delete gt keys enable you to make corrections These keys enable you to move the cursor on the screen The Application key displays a shortcut menu pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the lt Num Lock gt key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock indicator illuminates Several keys are always used with at least one other key lt Ctrl gt lt Alt
2. e e hen o 1 e e e v e g e ra Using your notebook 41 Using the Wireless LAN PC Card The Sony PCWA C150S Wireless LAN PC Card delivered with your computer requires the Access Point Setup Utility software to set up the PCWA A200 Access Point This software is preinstalled on your hard disk but if you need to reinstall it later you can find it on the Application Disc Introduction This chapter provides information about the following Inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card page 42 Q Establishing communication with the Access Point via Windows XP page 43 Q Configuring communication setting for Peer to Peer mode page 44 Troubleshooting About Wireless LAN PC Card connectivity page 100 Precaution The 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C150S and the 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C100 cannot be used together on the same computer When using the 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA C 150S with an older computer If the PCWA C100 driver and the Wireless Palette software utility are installed remove the Wireless Palette before starting the installation process for the PCWA C150S it is not necessary to remove the PCWA C100 driver For information on how to remove the Wireless Palette please refer to PCWA C100 Operating Instructions Using your notebook 42 Inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card You do not need to turn off your computer when inserting the Wireless LAN PC C
3. 71 Connecting a TV You can connect a TV to the notebook or to the optional port replicator To connect a TV to the notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the audio video cable 1 optional into the AV Out connector 2 yellow and the other end into the TV Plug the power cord of the TV 3 into an AC outlet Switch the input channel of the TV to external input Set up the TV configuration system See the manual supplied with your peripheral for more information on installation and use If you insert a DVD in your CD RW DVD RW drive to watch a video on your TV the lt Fn gt lt F8 gt key combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV Solution 1 Eject your DVD from your computer 2 Once the DVD is ejected toggle between your LCD and your TV with the combination lt Fn gt lt F8 gt Your image displays now on both LCD and TV Re insert your DVD to launch your DVD software If the display resolution of your computer is more than 1024 x 768 pixels a part of the image cannot be displayed on your TV The hidden area on your TV can be seen by moving the cursor on your computer If you want to display the full image change the display resolution of your computer to any resolution up to 1024 x 768 pixels Connecting peripheral devices 72 To connect a TV to the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Attach the port replicator to your
4. is e ra lt bP 94 When I double click an application icon a message such as You must insert the Application Disc into your CD ROM drive appears and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the Application Disc 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 The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed QO Check that the notebook is turned on Q The CD writing application software may be stopping the disc from being ejected Getting help 95 The disc tray ejects even when it has been locked into place m Q m Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up The disc may be scratched Place another disc to see if that is the reason There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette a Q m The diskette is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Your diskette may be corrupt Try to insert another diskette The optional PCGA UFD5 USB floppy disk drive is not recognised as drive A To set the UFD5 to A proceed as follows O On DU BPWDN Turn the system power on Connect the UFD5 Select Co
5. m Audio systems Visual devices VAIO products CLIE handhelds Mobile phones m Ooo There are currently two different types of Memory Stick Q The generic Memory Stick coloured blue Q The MagicGate Memory Stick coloured white You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website http www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer Using your notebook 47 Why Memory Stick Sony s vision is to expand the world of communication promoting the portability of digital data The Memory Stick is the resulting medium through which digital devices can be instantly connected With it you can download data from any compatible device then transfer it to another in a single and instant transfer The main advantages of the Memory Stick are its m m OO m E E Compactness with dimensions of just 21 5 mm W x 2 8 mm H x 50 mm D compatible products can also be small lightweight and attractive in their design Capacity Its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk Security its lock option means you can protect your data from accidental erasure Versatility memory capacity ranges from 4 MB up to 128 MB the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks Reliability by way of protecting the hardware and its contents the number of terminals is reduced to only 10 pins This and the overall robust structure of the stick gives it a longer lifespan tha
6. www sonystyle europe com Write protecting a Memory Stick Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick e gt oo LOCK LOCK The 128 MB Memory Stick has a vertical lock Using your notebook 53 Inserting a Memory Stick There are 2 ways you can insert a Memory Stick in your notebook Q Using the Memory Stick slot Using one of the PC Card slots To do this you need an optional PC Card adapter You can only insert one Memory Stick at atime To insert a Memory Stick using the Memory Stick slot proceed as follows 1 Once you have stored your data from your digital device insert the Memory Stick with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your computer Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the
7. 4 Scroll Lock indicator page 35 5 Power indicator page 35 6 Battery 1 indicator page 35 7 Battery 2 indicator page 35 8 Hard disk drive indicator page 35 9 LCD screen page 36 10 Keyboard page 36 11 Speakers page 36 12 Left right buttons page 37 13 Touchpad page 37 14 Power button page 30 i e hen o v 2 e e e v e g e wn 1g your notebook Back There is a ventilation slot located on the left side of the back panel Do not cover the ventilation slot when the computer is on 1 Ventilation slot 5 Printer connector page 81 2 DC In page 22 6 USB port page 77 3 Ethernet connector network page 85 7 AV Out connector page 71 4 Monitor VGA connector page 68 8 Modem connector page 55 A 20 O gt e hen o 1 m e e e v e c e ra 1g your notebook Bottom 1 Port replicator connector cover page 65 2 Memory module cover page 103 3 Multipurpose bay release lever page 63 21 Using your notebook 22 Connecting a power source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC adapter To use the AC adapter proceed as follows 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In connector 2 on the compu
8. Check that the printer cables are correctly connected Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up to date drivers If needed contact your dealer 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 Getting help 99 Check the cable to see if you do not have missing or bent pins Q Try a printer self test if available to see if the printer itself is still functioning properly For more information please consult the manual supplied with your printer Some printers have a specific installation procedure Please check the manual supplied with your printer About digital video captures and DVgate While am recording images to a digital video device using DVgate my system displays the message Recording to DV device failed Check the power and cable connections to the DV device and try the operation again Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this error Q Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device About power management The power management setting is no
9. Q m Make sure the computer is turned on Press the eject button on the disc drive If the disc does not come out when you press the eject button go to Windows Explorer or My Computer Select the drive click the right button of your mouse and select Eject or press lt Fn gt lt E gt keys to open the disk tray If the eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object into the hole to the right of the eject button I cannot play a CD ROM m m Q m After inserting the CD wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least 1 hour before turning it on Getting help 93 cannot play a DVD ROM Q 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 RW drive on your notebook The region code is listed on the packaging of the disc If you hear sound but cannot see a picture your computer s video resolution may be set too high Change the resolution in the Windows Control Panel Display to a lower resolution If you see a picture but
10. cannot hear any sound check all of the following Q Make sure the mute setting is off on your DVD player Q Check the master volume setting of the Volume Control If you have connected speakers externally check the volume settings of your computer speakers and check the connections between your speakers and the computer Q In the Device Manager check that the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start and select Control Panel Double click the System icon On the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Check your PG Parental Guidance in the DVD software as this might be preventing you from playing certain DVDs when it is activated On your computer the default DVD region code is 2 Do not change this setting using the Region Code Change function in Windows or using any other software applications System malfunctions originating from the user changing the DVD region code are beyond the scope of your warranty and will result in service charges for repair The reading speed of CD RWs is slow Generally the reading speed of a CD RW is slower than that of a CD ROM or CD R The reading speed can also vary depending on the type of format i gt e hen o 1 m e e e v
11. circuit board inside your computer It holds the CPU the BIOS the memory and so on Glossary Term MPEG Operating system Partition PBX PC Card PCMCIA Pixel 118 Definition MPEG or Moving Pictures Experts Group is a standard for audio visual compression of video sequences MPEG achieves high compression rates by storing only the changes from one frame to another The decrease in data is generally imperceptible to the human eye MPEG 1 was developed for digital storage of video and audio data on CD ROM MPEG 2 achieves better image and audio quality and is more targeted to TV broadcasting and DVD The operating system is software that manages all the other programs in a computer It defines how the computer reads and writes information to its disks and other hardware Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition are examples of operating systems found on VAIOs A partition is a logical division of a computer s hard disk A two partition hard drive would typically contain C and D drives Partitioning is particularly useful if you run more than one operating system or to clearly separate your data files from your installed software A PBX Private Branch Exchange is a private telephone network within an enterprise Under this system the calls between the enterprise members are local and the phone numbers are made up of 3 or 4 digits Companies generally choose this phon
12. correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if it does not insert smoothly 1 gt e hen o 7 at e e e v q e g e ra 1g your notebook Removing a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick using the Memory Stick slot proceed as follows 1 Check that the access light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick in towards the notebook The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot 2 Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly It is recommended that you remove the Memory Stick before shutting down the computer 54 Using your notebook 55 Using the modem Your notebook is equipped with an internal modem You need to connect to a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet as well as to register your computer and software online and to contact VAIO Link To connect a phone line proceed as follows 1 2 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the phone line jack on the computer Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 Do not pull the flexible cover too forcefully A country specific phone plug is supplied with your VAIO notebook allowing you to plug the phone line into the wall jack We recommend that you use the supplied plug because the usage of any other phone plug can decrease the conn
13. damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Dispose of promptly and properly Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of the internal memory backup battery m Ooo m Your VAIO notebook is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product For information on changing this battery please contact VAIO Link Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Dispose of properly at its end of life In some areas the disposal of lithium ion and other non hazardous batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Please use the public collection system Welcome Welcome Congratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO notebook Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Here are just some of the features your
14. 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 Getting help 98 About peripherals I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears m Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power of all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection and then turn on the power again Use manual import export in DVgate motion if problems occur with third party cameras You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables as using other brands may cause problems with the i LINK devices My PC Card is not working m m Q Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your version of Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using If you are using two PC Cards use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using I cannot print m Q a
15. gt and lt Shift gt When held down with another key the lt Ctrl gt Control and lt Alt gt Alternate keys offer another way to execute commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down lt Ctrl gt and press lt S gt referred to as lt Ctri gt lt S gt The lt Shift gt key is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is equivalent to clicking the Start button on the taskbar The lt Fn gt key is used in combination with other keys to execute commands Using your notebook 34 Combinations and functions with the lt Windows gt key Combinations L ag F ay Tab y ag E am F A aS Ctrl F a ag M Shift gly M ag R A lt Fn gt H Insert Functions Displays Help and Support Centre Switches the selected button on the taskbar Displays My Computer Displays the Search Results window to find a file or folder This is equivalent to selecting Search from the Start menu Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers Minimises all displayed windows Returns all minimised windows to their previous size Displays the Run window This is equivalent to selecting Run from the Start menu Displays the System Properties window This is equivalent to double clicking the System icon in the Co
16. notebook 2 Plug one end of the audio video cable 1 optional into the right and left line out and the Video out connector 2 and the other end into the Audio Left and Audio Right connectors and the Video connector on your TV 3 Plug one end of the S video cable 3 optional into the S Video out connector 4 and the other end into the S video connector on your TV 4 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input 5 Setup the TV configuration system Cem 60 Oa c z O00 pam Connecting peripheral devices 73 Connecting a projector You can connect a projector such as the Sony LCD projector directly to your notebook or via the port replicator To connect a projector proceed as follows 1 Plug the RGB signal cable 1 into the monitor VGA connector 2 identified by the O symbol 2 Plug the audio cable 3 not supplied into the earphone connector 4 identified by the Q symbol 3 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the connectors of the projector 5 4 Connect the power cord 6 of the projector into an AC outlet You may not be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the types of computer display and projector used You can toggle the output between the notebook LCD screen and the external monitor by pressing the key combination lt Fn gt lt F7 gt Connecting periph
17. or both of the two available memory module bays When only 512 MB of memory is preinstalled you can add an optional 512 MB memory module to increase memory up to 1024 MB For memory upgrades use only PC2100 DDR 266 CL2 5 SDRAM SO DIMMs gold leaf contacts Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory expansion board ensure the following Q Handle the memory module gently Q The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Q Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the system Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Precautions 104 Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag delivered with the m
18. recommended that you enable data security after having checked that communication can be established For details on changing the Access Point settings consult the Access Point documentation After having changed the Access Point settings change the settings for the Wireless LAN PC Card accordingly Click Connect The computer connects to the Access Point For more information on establishing a connection consult your Windows XP online help files Configuring communication setting for Peer to Peer mode To configure communication setting for Peer to Peer mode proceed as follows 1 2 From the Start menu select Control Panel and double click Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection and click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties appears Click the Wireless Network tab Make sure that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected Click the Add button in the Preferred Networks area The Wireless Network Properties appears Enter an alphanumeric name for the profile in the Network Name SSID field letters numbers and symbols are allowed Select the This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used check box Using your notebook 11 12 13 45 If you want to use Data security in your Peer to Peer mode select the Data encryption WEP enabled check box The data security function prevents unauthorised access t
19. remove the disk i e e hen o v m e e e v P e g e ra 2 Before pressing the eject button make sure that the LED indicator is turned off If the disk does not come out by pressing the eject button disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer Do not press the eject button while the LED indicator is on It may damage the floppy disk Connecting peripheral devices 81 Connecting a printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a printer using the USB connector You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug an optional USB printer cable into one of the USB connectors on your notebook or your optional port replicator A USB connector is identified by the Y symbol on your notebook port replicator and printer 2 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Sony Notebook Setup software Turn off the printer unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the printer A Connecting peripheral devices 82 Connecting a printer using the printer connector The optional port replicator and the notebook are equipped with a printer connector To connect a printer using the printer co
20. save documents or to consider other users If you are unable to shut down your computer Close all software in use If applicable remove the PC Card To do so double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Press lt Alt gt lt F4 gt and select Turn Off from the screen that appears If this does not work you can press the power button for more than four seconds This will shut down the computer This operation may result in loss of data If you are not using the computer for a short period of time you can save power by using the Standby mode To enter Standby mode press the lt Fn gt and lt Esc gt keys simultaneously Or go to the Start menu select Turn Off Computer and then click Stand By For more details on power management see Using power saving modes page 57 1g your notebook lt _ lt Pp 32 Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s but has additional keys that perform specific notebook related tasks O gt e ts o 4 e e 2 v e ra c wn Pe p NumLk ScrLk Delete Break PrtSc Insert Sys Rq ayy tt 2 3 4 5 PPE PPE Ctrl Fn ay Alt Caps Lock N p
21. the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of i LINK compatible PC peripherals HDD CD RW drive etc before you connect them to your notebook Connecting peripheral devices 84 Connecting a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable 1 into the i LINK connector 2 of the computer and the other end into the DV Out connector 3 on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate application On Sony digital video cameras connectors labelled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i INK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick To do so simply copy images on the Memory Stick then insert it into the Memory Stick slot of your computer Connecting peripheral devices 85 Connecting two VAIO notebooks You can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO computer to your computer with an optional i LINK cable You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer Connecting to a network LAN
22. 14 OOCOUOBUBDODOD Precautions 109 On handling the hard disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time On the other hand it may be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Although the hard disk has the safety device in itself to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Oo oO Ooo m Do not give a shock to your computer Keep away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in unstable situation Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme change of temperature Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mode Ifthe hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored On handling the LCD screen m Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is
23. Fn gt aK F3 speaker switch lt Fn gt lt 1 F4 speaker volume lt Fn gt F5 brightness control lt Fn gt IC F7 switch to the external display lt Fn gt Wy F8 lt Fn gt F12 Hibernate Functions Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key Toggles the built in speaker on and off Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt and then t or gt To decrease volume press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt and then L or amp Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press lt Fn gt lt F5 gt and then t or m gt To decrease light intensity press lt Fn gt lt F5 gt and then v or amp Toggles between the LCD external display connected to the monitor connector and both LCD and external display Toggles between the LCD and both LCD and TV Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power switch to turn on the power This function can only be used by the first user to log in It will not work if you have switched to another user account Using your notebook Using the touchpad 37 The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device your to
24. Q Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On handling the Memory Stick Oooo m m Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Q Direct sunlight Q High humidity or near corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick Glossary Glossary This section refers to terms used in this manual These terms and definitions have been compiled to provide 115 you with a better understanding of your VAIO computer Term lt F1 gt key 10BASE T 100BASE TX ACPI Application recovery Application Recovery Disc BIOS CardBus CD ROM Definition The lt F1 gt key gives you acces
25. Sony notebook user guide PCG GRX series NANIO Read this first Read this first Notice 2003 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental consequential or special damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this manual the software or other information contained herein or the use thereof Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that 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 authorised by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information co
26. Types Il or one Type III PC Card These slots are compatible with Card Bus ports Use the lower slot for PC Type Ill cards Some PC Cards may require you to disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer Using your notebook 39 If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on use For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal power operation and Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognised Reboot your system to correct the problem Do not carry your notebook while touching the head of a PC Card as pressure or shock may damage the connector pins Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly If you want to remove a PC Card when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 To remove a PC C
27. VAIO notebook has to offer Q Exceptional performance Your PC includes a fast processor a fast DVD RW or CD RW DVD ROM drive and an internal modem 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 Multimedia features Enjoy audio and video CDs Q Interconnectivity Your computer has MagicGate Memory Stick Ethernet and i LINK functionalities Memory Stick is Sony s universal storage medium i LINK is a bi directional digital interface for exchanging data communicate freely without cables or wires Q Windows Your system includes the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system with Service Pack 1 Q Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mails browse the Internet and more the VAIO Link website for a possible solution http www vaio link com Before contacting VAIO Link you may try to solve the problem by reading the User Guide or the manuals and help files for the peripherals or software Ultra speed CD RW is not yet supported Wireless technology Thanks to the Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b technology on the PC Card you can Q Excellent customer support If you are experiencing any problems with your computer please check Welcome 10 Docume
28. Wireless LAN PC Card are located within the communication limits of the Access Point approx 100 metres and the Access Point is turned on For more details consult the Access Point documentation Q The network name also called SSID and the Data Security also called WEP or Encryption settings of the Access Point are correct For details about these settings consult your network administrator The factory settings for the Access Point are listed in the Access Point documentation To establish communication with the Access Point proceed as follows 1 Make sure that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected From the Start menu select Control Panel and double click Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection and click Properties Click the Wireless Network tab Make sure that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected Oooo 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection a icon in the taskbar In the shortcut menu select View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears 3 Click the Access Point to which you want to connect Using your notebook 4 44 If Data Security also called WEP or Encryption is enabled at the Access Point enter the encryption key in the Network Key text box Input is case sensitive The data security function prevents unauthorised access to your network It is strongly
29. You can connect your computer or port replicator to 1OBASE T 100BASE TX type networks via an Ethernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator The default settings make your computer able to connect to the network If the main unit is docked you can only use the Ethernet network connector on the port replicator For more information about connecting your notebook to the network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the VAIO Link website How to troubleshoot network problems Do not pluga phone cable into the Ethernet network connector oO e e he o v m e e v e Getting help Please see the section Documentation pack page 10 for details on the printed and online documentation delivered with your computer 86 Getting help 87 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your notebook Many problems have simple solutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link m About the computer and software page 88 About the display page 91 About CD ROMs DVD ROMs and floppy disks page 92 About sound page 96 About the modem page 97 About peripherals page 98 About digital video captures and DVgate page 99 About power management page 99 About i LINK devices page 100 Abo
30. ackaging you cannot play the disc on this player Q Do not try to change the region code settings of the DVD RW drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of DVD RW drive are out of warranty Q When a DVD video disc is inserted in the DVD RW drive you cannot toggle between LCD and TV by pressing lt Fn gt lt F8 gt Q When aTV is connected a part of the video screen will not appear with the factory settings Adjust the display resolution to 640x480 you can also choose 800x600 or 1024x768 Using your notebook 62 Using the DVD RW function To burn CDs DVDs you can use CD DVD RW and CD DVD R discs Q Q The CD DVD RW CD DVD ReWritable disc is a data memory medium that can be used to write erase and rewrite a program or other data The CD DVD R CD DVD Recordable disc is a data memory medium that can be used to write a program or other data but once only To achieve optimum performance when writing data on a CD RW DVD RW disc follow these recommendations a 0 0D m To make a CD DVD R s data readable on a CD RW DVD RW drive you need to close the session when you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software Only use circular discs Do not use discs with any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the CD RW DVD RW drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc For optimal writing speed deactiva
31. act Disc Read Only Memory A high capacity optical disc usually 650 MB in size capable of being read from but not written to Glossary Term CD RW CPU DC In Docking station Driver DVD ROM DVD RW Ethernet EULA iL LINK 116 Definition Short for Compact Disc ReWriteable Compact Disc that can be used to write or rewrite data to it A CD RW can be written to several times a CD R can only be written to once The CPU Central Processing Unit is the brains of the computer it processes the instructions of your system s programs The CPU is also known as the processor or microprocessor and can be found on the motherboard of your computer The Direct Current interface to which you connect your computer s AC adapter An additional device that you can connect to your notebook The docking station contains slots for expansion boards bays for storage devices and ports for additional peripherals such as printers or monitors A driver is software enabling you to use hardware devices For example in order for you to be able to use a printer you must first install its driver Many drivers such as the mouse driver come with the operating system Short for Digital Video Disc A type of read only CD with a minimum capacity of 4 7 GB maximum capacity can reach 17 GB This high storage power makes it the ideal medium for storing films Short for DVD Rewriteable A DVD format that allows the user to record and e
32. an extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when 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 Standby or Hibernate When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet 1g your notebook lt _ lt PS 26 Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Open the cover of the battery bay 3 Pull out the battery pack O e e hen o 1 e e e v q e g e ra amp SSSLSS oe L LES SESS SS LORS SF SSS DSSS SOS SSI OZ SOSH SSG LEE ASSESS 4 Close the cover of the battery bay 2 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 Standby mode Using your notebook 27 Using the second battery pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack With two battery packs you can extend the time you use
33. and other MagicGate Memory Stick compatible devices The Memory Stick Walkman and MagicGate Memory Stick work together to check the data and ensure it complies with copyright protection If no problems are detected the data is exchanged in encrypted form if authentication is not passed data cannot be exchanged or played back SonicStage SonicStage uses copyright protection technology designed to manage the digital music content downloaded to the PC from CDs the Internet and or other sources Software installed on the PC records music content in encrypted form onto the hard disk As well as allowing you to enjoy music on the PC this technology protects against unauthorized distribution on the Internet Since it is compatible with MagicGate you can use SonicStage to transfer music that you have downloaded onto your PC to your MG Memory Stick and playback on other Magic Gate equipped devices and media Copyright protection People who create artistic works such as music are entitled to a copyright meaning that they have exclusive rights to dictate how their work is used When they are created artistic works are automatically protected by a copyright without having to submit notification or registration and may not be used without the permission of the person who created the work In the music world however illegal acts of distributing music without the permission of the artist particularly on the Internet have recently be
34. ard To insert your Wireless LAN PC Card proceed as follows Push the Wireless LAN PC Card into the upper slot until it is firmly seated When inserting the Wireless LAN PC Card grasp it at the antenna base or both sides If you hold the card by the protruding part of the antenna the card may be damaged If the card does not fit easily do not force it in Take the card out and try reinserting it If your computer has two PC card slots insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the upper slot If the card is inserted in the lower slot the antenna of the Wireless LAN PC Card will block the upper slot Set up your computer so that it does not go into System Standby or System Hibernation mode while the Wireless LAN PC Card is in use If the Wireless LAN PC Card is removed during System Suspend or System Hibernation mode it may not be recognised properly when reinserted Do not remove or insert the Wireless LAN PC Card during System Suspend mode System Hibernation mode or while the computer is idle Using your notebook 43 Establishing communication with the Access Point via Windows XP This section describes how to configure settings for communication with an Access Point If you are not using an Access Point and you need more information consult your Windows XP online help Before configuring the settings establish the following Q The Wireless LAN PC Card is inserted into the computer Q The Access Point and the computer with the
35. ard proceed as follows 1 on OD Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop In the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A dialog box appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device Click OK Click Close Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pops out 0 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot 1g your notebook lt _ lt 40 5 Ifyou unplug the PC Card from the computer when itis still turned on your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save before Before you remove the PC Card click the PC Card icon in the taskbar and close the card Close any applications that use the PC Card before removing the card Otherwise data may be lost While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card when your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing the lt Fn gt lt F12 gt keys or by using the PowerPanel Utility and when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while using a battery as the source of power Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with this computer i
36. ay result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with a private branch exchange PBX If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least one hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer As you may lose important data once your computer is damaged you should back up your data regularly Restore the original application programs from the Product Recovery Disc Precautions 112 On handling diskettes m m m Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources On handling CD ROMs and DVD ROMs Ooo Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edge and its central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from
37. ctor page 76 5 Right line out and left line out connectors page 71 11 Printer port page 81 6 Video out connector page 71 12 USB port page 77 The port replicator can be powered only with the AC adapter supplied with your notebook Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet when using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions When connecting video cables to S Video out and Video out simultaneously only the S Video out connector can be used Connecting peripheral devices 66 Attaching your computer to the port replicator To attach your computer to the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer 2 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In port 2 on the port replicator 3 3 Plug the power cord 4 into the AC adapter and an AC outlet The power indicator DCIN of the port replicator turns green 4 Close the cover and align the bottom connector of the notebook with the connector on the port replicator 5 Gently press the notebook down until it clicks into place Open the cover and turn on the notebook e2 When you use the port replicator for the first time the installation of the network drivers starts automatically When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer wi
38. d Information Technology IT skills WAN Wide Area Network is a computer network connected together and covering a relatively large geographical area This is in contrast to LAN where the network is usually set up within one building or small geographical area The largest existing WAN is the Internet Short for Extended Graphic Array a graphics standard An XGA board can provide up to 1 024 x 768 pixels and supports up to 65 thousand colours
39. displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screensaver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Precautions Q 110 The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen On using power source m Ooo m E 0 Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter Do not use any other AC adapter On handling your notebook Q Clean with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moist
40. during a severe electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Centre Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning off all peripherals Do not move your computer while the system is in Standby mode The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive They can erase the data on the hard disk drive and cause the computer to malfunction Do not place your computer near or on any objects which emit magnetic fields mainly Q TV sets QO Speakers Q Magnets Magnetic bracelets Read this first Audio video Q Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Connectivity Oooo m Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Be cautious when installing or modifying telephone lines Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Never touch uninsulated
41. e system for internal communication because it is less expensive than the regular network The users can still share a number of outside lines for making calls external to the PBX A PCMCIA card The term PC Card is more widely used than PCMCIA See PCMCIA PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is the name of the group that produced the specification for the credit card sized plug in boards for laptop computers The cards used to be called PCMCIA cards but as this was rather unpronounceable these cards are now termed PC cards An example of a PC card is a credit card sized modem A pixel Picture Element is a part of your screen Your screen is made up of thousands of pixels enabling you to see colours and pictures on it The more pixels the higher the resolution and the better the image quality Glossary Term Port replicator Processor Product recovery Disc PS 2 PSTN RAM Resolution RGB signal cable SDRAM Standard RAM 119 Definition An additional device that you can connect to your notebook The port replicator contains ports that enable you to connect additional peripherals such as a printer or a monitor to your VAIO A port replicator is similar to a docking station but does not include additional slots for adding expansion boards or storage devices The processor is the brains of the computer it processes the instructions of your system s programs The processor is also kno
42. ecified Specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Read this first ENERGY STAR As an EnerGy STAR Partner Sony 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 their 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 nts Read this first Safety information Owner s record The serial number and model number are located on the bottom of your Sony notebook Record the serial number and the model number and refer to them if you call VAIO Link Warnings General OO Oocooo Ooo O Opening the unit for whatever reason could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO notebook to rain or moisture Avoid using the modem
43. ection quality Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other connected device may not function properly Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Only DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency signalling tone dialling is supported Before using the modem it will be necessary to select the country where you are actually using it The detailed procedure for selecting the actual country is explained in Configuring your modem in the Software Guide Using your notebook 56 Using the correct phone plug If there are two phone plugs in the box make sure you use the correct one for the country you are in as follows UK The connector can be identified by its cuboid shape and flat pins Netherlands The connector can be identified by its protruding pins Using your notebook 57 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 two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hiber
44. emory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Be careful when adding memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunction Introducing any liquids or any foreign substances or objects into the memory slots or other internal components of the computer will result in damage to the computer and any repairs will be out of warranty Depending on the configuration of your notebook the available slots can vary Precautions 105 Removing a memory module To remove a memory module proceed as follows Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack Wait until the computer cools down Turn your computer upside down Open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screw turn counter clockwise To remove the memory module pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows 1 The memory module is released 7 Pull the memory module in the direction of arrow 2 Au BPWN 8 Close the cover 9 Gently tighten the screw Precautions 106 Adding a me
45. en on the increase That is why the Recording Industry Using your notebook 51 Association of America RIAA took the initiative to organize a forum called Secure Music Digital Initiative SDMI to study technology for protecting copyrights during the electronic distribution of music Sony offers the MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick Walkman with a copyright protection function that complies with SDMI standards thereby providing an environment where individuals can record and enjoy third party music data without worrying about copyright infringement Literary works that are recorded by individuals are permitted for private usage only Compatible devices There are nearly 80 Memory Stick enabled products on the market or announced for introduction world wide ranging from camcorders and portable music players to voice recorders and many other electronic devices You can currently use Memory Sticks with the following Sony products Visual QO Cybershot digital camera Mavica digital camera a PC TRV and VX series digital video cameras Q LC data projector Audio Q MS Walkman Q MS Hi fi system Q Network Walkmans QO Voice recorders Other VAIO notebooks Q VAIO desktops Q CLIE Handheld Entertainment Organiser Using your notebook 52 Q Sony mobile phones Q Digital printers AIBO the Sony Entertainment Robot To find out more about the products available in your country go to http
46. ened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Q Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Precautions m E OO E E 111 Q Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Q Mechanical vibration or shock Q Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Q Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 10 C QO High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent that internal heat builds up Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems m
47. er from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer Getting help 90 My computer locks up a If you suspect one application is locking your system you can try to stop it To do this press lt CtrIl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously If you have not changed the default settings you will enter the Task Manager Select the application or process that is locking your system and then click End Task Q Ifthe above method does not work or you do not know which application is locking your system restart the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Turn Off Computer and then select Turn Off Q If the above method does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power Q If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and shut down the computer by pressing lt Alt gt lt F4 gt and clicking Turn Off in the Turn off computer screen My software program locks up or crashes Q Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support Make sure the software is compatible with your equipment and operating system Q Try re installing the software My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double click Open the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action Getting help 91 My mouse do
48. eral devices 74 Connecting external speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable 1 into the headphone connector 2 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the external speaker 3 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on 2 4 Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Do not place diskettes on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes necting peripheral devices lt Pb 75 Connecting an external microphone Your VAIO notebook does not contain an internal microphone If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone proceed as follows 1 Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone connector 2 identified by the symbol i gt e hen o 1 m e e e v e c e wn 1 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use Connecting peripheral devices 76 Connecting an external mouse or keyboard You can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the optional port replicator using the PS 2 mouse keyboard connector There is only one PS 2 connector so you can only connect one external device at the same time Of course you can always con
49. es not work m Q m If you are using an external serial PS 2 mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector of your optional port replicator If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse check that the appropriate driver and software are properly installed Check that the USB mouse is plugged into the USB connector About the display My LCD does not display anything Ovooocvnrev Check that the computer and display are both plugged into a power source and that they are turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Adjust the brightness of the LCD The computer may be in LCD video standby mode Press any key to activate the display The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the lt Fn gt key while pressing lt F7 gt several times The screen image on my external display is not centred or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image The window have just closed continues to appear on my LCD Press the lt Windows gt key and lt D gt key twice to refresh the screen Getting help 92 I cannot switch from LCD display to TV and vice versa If a DVD disc is inserted in the CD RW DVD RW drive remove the disc About CD ROMs DVD ROMs and floppy disks My CD RW DVD RW or CD RW DVD ROM drive tray does not open m
50. etup menu screen appears Set the date month day year Getting help O On nD UI 11 12 13 89 Press Enter Press the arrow keys to select System Time Set the time hour minute second Press Enter Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press lt Enter gt The message Load default configuration now appears Make sure that Yes is selected and then press lt Enter gt Press the arrow keys to select Exit save changes and then press lt Enter gt The Save configuration changes and exit now message appears Make sure that Yes is selected and then press lt Enter gt My computer does not shut down You are recommended to shut down your computer using the Tum Off command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Turn Off command does not work properly proceed as follows m m Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt If you have not changed the default settings you will enter the Task Manager where you can close any application that cannot close normally and restart your system If this does not work press lt Alt gt lt F4 gt to get to the Turn off computer screen from where you can shut down or restart your computer If this does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power Unplug the comput
51. ight Using your notebook 49 MagicGate Memory Stick The MagicGate Memory Stick white in colour records PC and image data just like its blue counterpart the difference is it uses the MagicGate copyright protection technology Me With this type of Memory Stick also called the MG Memory Stick you can enjoy the following features m 32 64 and 128 MB capacity versions Storage of up to 120 minutes of audio data Download and save digital music pictures Q movies and more Combine data files to add music to your home movies for example Transfer and share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative Compliance SonicStage software D D Ooo OO So that you further distinguish a MagicGate Memory Stick from a generic one look for Q the logo printed on it Q a protruding dot located on the back Using your notebook 50 MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that complies with the standards set by SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative an organization working to draw up industry standard specifications in order to protect copyrights of digital music The logo indicates the copyright protection system devised by Sony It is not meant to guarantee compatibility with other media MagicGate MagicGate refers to the copyright protection technology used by the MagicGate Memory Stick
52. installed on your notebook therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector and you can start working Connecting peripheral devices 78 Connecting a USB floppy disk drive As an optional extra you can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows 1 Choose the USB connector you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable 1 into the USB connector 2 The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use Connecting peripheral devices 79 To remove a USB floppy disk drive proceed as follows Q If your computer is on wait until the floppy drive LED indicator turns off and then unplug the USB cable If the floppy disk drive is not removed properly your system may crash and you may lose any unsaved data Q If your computer is off you can directly unplug the USB cable from the computer Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk proceed as follows 1 Hold the disk 1 with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the disk into the drive 2 until it clicks into place necting peripheral devices lt Pb 80 Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk proceed as follows When you have finished using the floppy disk wait until the LED indicator 1 turns off and then press the eject button 2 to
53. is setting slows down the CPU speed See PowerPanel Help for more information My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the microphone connector correctly Getting help 97 About the modem My internal modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into your computer Q Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone QO Check that the phone number the program is dialling is correct Q In the Phone and Modem Options dialog box Control Panel Phone and Modem Options check that your modem is listed on the Modems tab and that the location information is correct on the Dialing Rules tab Q Each time you use your modem while travelling make sure that the country of the active location defined in the Phone and Modem Options dialog box matches the country you are dialling from My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialling mode may be incompatible with your telephone line My modem connection is slow 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 Have your phone company check that your phone line is
54. le for a specific product by typing in the model name in the search box above A list of matching documents will be displayed and can be downloaded Please note that the availability of declarations depends on the scope of the EU Directives and the individual product specifications This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use in following areas residential commercial and light industrial This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables not longer than 3 metres 9 8 feet The optical disc drive is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repair and maintenance only by authorised Sony technicians Improper repairs and use can create safety hazards Read this first Before activating the built in modem please read the Modem Regulations leaflet Depending on the country usage of the Wireless LAN functionality may be restricted For country specific details please refer to the Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet The Wireless LAN functionality of the PCWA C150S PC card which is bundled with this unit has passed Wi Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance The Standard for Wireless Fidelity Read this first Disposing of lithium ion batteries m Q m Oooo Do not handle
55. mory module To install a memory module proceed as follows Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs Wait until the computer cools down Turn your computer upside down Open the cover on the bottom by unscrewing the screw turn counter clockwise U A WN 6 Remove the new memory module from its packaging 7 Install the memory module by sliding it into the memory module slot i e hen o v m e e e v c e wn 8 Press the module into place until it clicks 9 Close the computer cover 10 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the notebook 11 Turn on the computer lt Pb 107 Precautions 108 Viewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory proceed as follows 1 Turn onthe computer 2 Goto Sony Notebook Setup via the Start menu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 3 Inthe About this Computer tab you can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the notebook Other precautions On handling the hard disk page 109 On handling the LCD screen page 109 On using power source page 110 On handling your notebook page 110 On handling diskettes page 112 On handling CD ROMs and DVD ROMs page 112 On using the battery pack page 113 On using earphones page 114 On handling the Memory Stick page 1
56. n other storage devices Durability the same Memory Stick can be used tens of thousands of times Forward compatibility the Memory Stick s current format is designed to be compatible with future products and higher capacity Memory Sticks Using your notebook 48 Generic Memory Stick The original Memory Stick blue in colour can be used to record image data taken with digital still cameras etc or data from the PC With it you can record play back and transfer various kinds of data at any given time Because it is easy to remove and transport safely you can use Memory Stick anywhere by inserting it into any compatible device to transfer and share the information you have saved For you this means you can expand the capabilities of your VAIO computer in the following scenarios Q With your still digital camera share your holiday pictures instantly by e mail Q From your handycam to your VAIO make the most of your captured moments with the VAIO s movie editing tools Q Carry pictures on you by copying image files from the Internet to your VAIO to your CLIE handheld Q With your voice recorder add your voice to e mails so your tone is never misunderstood The blue Memory Stick is currently available with a 4 8 16 32 64 or a 128 MB memory the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks Generic Memory Sticks cannot be used with the Memory Stick Walkman or with data that is protected by copyr
57. nate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 7 percent regardless of the power management setting you select 5 If the battery level falls below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Using 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 while not working you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk Using Standby mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode proceed as follows Press the lt Fn gt and lt Esc gt keys simultaneously Alternatively 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Inthe Turn off computer screen press Standby The computer enters Standby mode To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Press any key Using your notebook 58 Using Hibernate mode The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode proceed as follows Press lt Fn gt lt F12 gt The Hibemating screen appears and the notebooks enters Hibernate mode Alternatively Click Start and then Turn Off Computer In the Turn off computer screen hold down the lt Shift gt key and press Hibe
58. nect an external USB mouse or keyboard See Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 77 Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or the keyboard turn off the computer To connect an external mouse or keyboard proceed as follows 1 Plug the mouse cable 1 or the keyboard cable 2 with the symbol facing up into the PS 2 mouse keyboard connector 3 identified by MOUSE KEYBOARD E AA See the manual supplied with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use Connecting peripheral devices 77 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device You can connect a USB device for example a mouse floppy disk drive keyboard printer to your computer Before connecting or disconnecting a USB peripheral you do not need to shut down the computer You may need to install software device drivers supplied with your USB device before using the USB device There are 3 USB ports on your notebook at the back at the left at the right and 2 USB ports at the back of the optional port replicator Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse proceed as follows 1 Choose the USB connector you prefer to use at the back left or right of the notebook 1 or the optional port replicator 2 Plug the USB mouse cable 2 into the USB connector You can use your USB mouse 3 The VAIO USB mouse software driver is pre
59. nnector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer cable 1 supplied with the printer into the printer connector 2 identified by the iy symbol 2 Plug the printer power cord 3 into an AC outlet Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Sony Notebook Setup software Connecting peripheral devices 83 Connecting an i LINK device Your computer includes an i LINK IEEE1394 connector which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO notebooks in order to copy delete or edit files The i LINK connector of your notebook does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK connectors The i LINK connector supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end Ani LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed The i LINK connection varies depending on
60. ntained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user licence agreement Read this first Trademarks Sony Click to DVD Drag n Drop CD DVD DVgate HotKey Utility ISP Selector MovieShaker Network Smart Capture PictureGear Studio SonicStage Sony Notebook Setup Sony Style Imaging UI Design Selector VAIO Web Phone VAIO Edit Components Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft the Windows and Windows XP Professional logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation WinDVD for VAIO is a trademark or registered trademark of InterVideo Inc i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection EverQuest is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc Adobe Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under licence QuickTime is registered in the U S and other countries RealOne Player is registered trademark of RealNetworks Inc in the U S and other countries PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd Symantec Norton AntiVirus is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not sp
61. ntation pack Your Documentation Pack contains printed documents and online user guides in the VAIO Info Centre on the Documentation CD ROM Printed documentation The printed part of your documentation contains m m Q m Oo oOo OO A Getting Started brochure where you will find a brief description of the items in your box and how to setup your notebook A Specifications sheet A Troubleshooting Guide where you will find all the basic information you need to start using your notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information An Application Disc guide which explains the purpose and use of the final system recovery disc Use this when re installing bundled software Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations leaflet A Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet A Channel Selection leaflet A Modem Regulations leaflet Online documentation 1 The Hardware Guide Q Using your notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also find out what you can do with a Memory Stick and how to use the Wireless LAN functions Welcome 11 oO Connecting peripheral devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Q Getting Help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips 4 Precautions provides facts and advice about using your notebook 2 Glossary refers to te
62. ntrol Panel from the Start menu Double click System Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager Select Universal Serial Bus controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy From the Action menu click Uninstall Keep clicking OK until the Confirmation of deletion of device message appears Select Scan for hardware changes from the Action menu The UFDS5 is recognised as drive A Getting help 96 About sound My speakers are not producing sound oO D OOo OO The built in speakers may be turned off Press lt Fn gt lt F3 gt to turn on the speakers The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt and then press or m to increase the volume If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows If you use external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If batteries power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable or aset of headphones to the headphone connector disconnect the cable The sound of my notebook s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet Th
63. ntrol Panel or to right clicking My Computer from the Start menu Using your notebook Indicators Indicator Power bh Battery 1 C E Battery 2 Memory Stick gt Light Hard disk o Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Functions Power on lights green Standby mode flashes umber Hibernate mode turns off 35 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the right side of the computer Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of the computer Turns on when the Memory Stick is in use Turns off when the Memory Stick is no longer in use On Data is read from or written to the hard drive Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns on when the characters appear in uppercase as you type The lt Shift gt key lowers the case of typed characters when Caps Lock ison Turns on when the screen scrolls differently depends on the application no effect in many applications Off The hard drive is not being accessed Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Turns off when the characters appear in lowercase as you type unless you hold down the lt Shift gt key Turns off when the information moves across the display normally Using your notebook 36 Combinations and functions with the lt Fn gt key Combinations Feature lt Fn gt sa ESC Standby lt
64. o open the disk tray If it still does not work turn off the computer and insert a thin pointed object e g a paper clip into the manual eject hole Using the DVD function To achieve optimum performance when playing DVD ROM discs you should follow these recommendations m m You can play DVDs using the DVD RW or CD RW DVD ROM drive and the WinDVD for VAIO software See the help file on the WinDVD for VAIO software for details Your computer should not be connected to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications Close all open applications before playing a DVD ROM movie When playing DVD movies on battery power set the power management profile to DVD With other profiles the movies can be choppy Do not switch power saving modes while playing a DVD video Do not use resident disc utilities or resident utilities to speed up the access of discs because they may cause the system to become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Depending on the display setup properties you selected you may use the lt Fn gt lt F gt command to expand the screen to full screen size Using your notebook 61 Q Region codes indicators are labelled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or All this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world is labelled on your DVD disc or on the p
65. o your network It is strongly recommended that you enable data security after having checked that communication can be established Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically check box Enter the encryption key in the Network text box Enter the number of characters or digits as indicated below Alphanumeric characters Hexadecimal The peer to peer connection is 13 characters 26 digits encrypted with a 128 bit WEP The peer to peer connection is 5 characters 10 digits encrypted with a 64 bit WEP Alphanumeric characters are case sensitive they may include symbols Choose the Network key key format and key length Click OK Click OK again Your peer to peer connection is enabled See also About Wireless LAN PC Card connectivity page 100 in the Troubleshooting chapter Using your notebook 46 Using Memory Stick Your VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Use the flash memory technology to download anything that can be converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs Foreseen as the universal data storage device of the future the Memory Stick can already be used with an ever increasing range of compatible products including
66. ok 24 Charging the battery pack To charge the battery pack proceed as follows 1 2 Connect the AC adapter to the computer Insert the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery 1 the battery indicator 2 light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour There are two battery indicator lights on the computer 1 L indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the right side of the computer 2 indicates the status of the battery pack in the multipurpose bay on the left side of the computer Battery indicator Meaning light status On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power oillae2ll 2 Using your notebook 25 The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When the battery is running out of power both the battery and power indicators blink 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 c
67. on Windows 6 Go to http www club vaio sony europe com to find online tutorials about your favourite VAIO software 12 i gt e hen o 1 m e e e v e c e ra Your notebook and its accessories The following hardware items are in the box 11 C 1 Main unit 6 Weight saver 2 Product Recovery Disc s 7 Phone plug country specific 3 Documentation pack 8 Phone cable 4 AC adapter 9 Power cord 5 Rechargeable battery pack 10 Optical drive 11 Wireless LAN PC Card See the printed Specifications sheet 13 Welcome 14 Ergonomic considerations Q You will be using your notebook as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments Q Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on
68. r stops flashing the battery is 85 charged SS lt 1g your notebook lt _ lt Pp 29 Removing the second battery pack To remove the second battery pack proceed as follows 1 Slide the multipurpose bay release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow O e e hen o v m e e e v e g e w 2 Remove the weight saver 3 Pull out the battery pack Reinsert the weight saver Using your notebook 30 Starting your notebook To start your computer proceed as follows 1 Slide the LCD lock lever 1 in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover 2 3 If necessary press lt Fn gt lt F5 gt to adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To increase the brightness use the up or right arrow keys To decrease use the down or left arrow keys 3 If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will turn off Using your notebook 31 Shutting down your notebook It is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do not lose unsaved data To shut down your computer proceed as follows 1 2 A Click the Start button Click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer screen appears Click Turn Off Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer Respond to any prompts warning you to
69. rase multiple times on a single DVD disc By comparison a DVD R can only be written to once Ethernet is the most widely implemented local area network LAN technology The Ethernet system called 10BASE T provides data transfer rates of 10 Mbps megabits per second A more recent version of Ethernet called 100BASE T provides data transfer rates of 100 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet supports data rates of 1 gigabit 1 000 megabits per second EULA End User Licence Agreement is the name given to a licence governing the software on your computer The EULA can be found in the Read this first section at the beginning of the software guide or directly on the VAIO desktop i LINK is Sony s version of the IEEE 1394 standard for high speed digital serial interface The standard is regarded in the audio video and IT industries as the most suitable interface for connecting computers and digital audio video devices such as digital cameras etc Glossary Term ISP L2 cache memory LAN LCD LED Lithium ion battery MAPI maximum RAM Motherboard 117 Definition An ISP Internet Service Provider is a company which provides you with a user name password and telephone number in order to connect to the Internet Cache memory is RAM like memory that enables quick access to data that has already been read by the computer L1 and L2 are levels of cache memory in a computer A LAN Local Area Network is a group of computers connec
70. ress the lt F5 gt key to update 3 Check whether your peers exist on your network I cannot access the Internet Check the following common obstacles to Internet access QO The Access Point is not connected to the Internet Connect the Access Point to the Internet as described in the Access Point s operating instructions Q The Wireless LAN PC card is not inserted into the computer Make sure that the PC card is completely inserted into the PC Card slot Getting help 101 Q Communication between the Access Point and the computer has not been established Check the status in Network Status The Access Point is not properly configured Configure the Access Point according to your Access Point s manual The Access Point and the computer are too far apart Reposition the computer to within 30m 100 feet of the Access Point in a direct line of sight The data transfer speed is slow If your data transfer speed is extremely slow try the following Q Assign another channel number to the Access Point Q There may be too many clients accessing the Access Point Try accessing it later Communication fails even when my computer is within 30m 100 feet of the Access Point The actual communication distance depends on various factors such as installation site conditions and obstacles Try moving your computer closer to the Access Point My Access Point is connected to a broadband connection but I cannot access the Interne
71. rms used in this manual Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the Sony applications Q About the Software is a short description of the features of the software pre installed on your system Q Using Video software explains how to use Sony video software DVgate MovieShaker and Network Smart Capture Q Managing audio files with SonicStage explains how to convert your existing MP3 WMA and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format Q Using PictureGear Studio explains how to get the most enjoyment out of your photographs taken with a digital camera Q Customizing your computer explains how to set your system and power management Q Installing and updating applications explains how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers explains how to install update or uninstall a driver Q Using the Product Recovery Discs or VAIO Recovery Disc explains how to perform a system and application recovery Q Using partitioned drives tells you what you can do with partitioned drives In the VAIO Link Customer Service Guide you will find all the VAIO Link information you need including specific contact numbers and addresses for each country Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting 1 e he O 1 at e 2 v e 5 Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information
72. rnate To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator turns off Using your notebook 59 Using the DVD RW or CD RW DVD ROM drive Your computer is equipped with a DVD RW or CD RW DVD ROM drive depending on your model To insert a disc proceed as follows 1 Turn onthe computer 2 Press the eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently Using your notebook 60 When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert or remove a disc Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the disc drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your disc drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the eject button to remove the disc If the disc does not come out when you press the eject button go to Windows Explorer or My Computer Select the drive click the right button of your mouse and select Eject or press the lt Fn gt lt E gt keys t
73. ry Disc TFT UPS USB VAIO WAN XGA 120 Definition A recovery process that enables you to recover the hard disk image initially available on the computer Performing a system recovery is useful in the event of a serious system crash or if you want to modify the size of your partitions Optical disc that is supplied with your computer and that enables a VAIO computer user to recover the hard disk image that was available when the computer was purchased Short for Thin Film Transistor Top of the range notebook display for excellent picture quality The TFT technology offers the sharpest resolution for flat displays each pixel is supported by one to four transistors A UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply is a device including a battery that protects your computer from data loss in the event of a power failure The battery takes over as soon as a power interruption is detected If you are using the computer when the power failure occurs you have time to save all unsaved data and to shut down your computer USB Universal Serial Bus is a hardware interface for attaching devices such as a keyboard mouse joystick scanner or printer You can connect up to 127 devices to a USB port The USB standard is Hot Plug and Play Short for Video Audio Integrated Operation Brand name covering Sony s PC products peripherals accessories and software VAIO branded items are all designed to make the best use of Sony s Audio Video AV an
74. s computer from the Internet check box if it is checked When Windows XP is installed the Internet Connection Firewall feature is disabled by default 4 Connect to the Access Point 5 Enable the Internet Connection Firewall feature again For more information about the Internet Connection Firewall feature contact the Microsoft Corporation or the manufacturer of your computer Network security is an important issue You are urged to consider carefully how best to protect your computer Latest information about Wireless LAN PC Card The Sony Wireless LAN PC Card support website http www vaio link com uk info wlan shtm provides the latest information on your Wireless LAN PC Card Precautions 103 Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage Your notebook and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandling it is recommended that Q You contact your dealer to install anew memory module Q You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a notebook Q You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel Please contact VAIO Link if you need assistance Adding and removing memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your notebook 512 MB of memory is preinstalled in one
75. s to the online help of most software Ethernet system providing data transfer rates of 10 Mbps megabits per second and 100 Mbps The 100BASE TX is a very direct derivative of 10BASE T Its 100 Mbps speed is achieved by simply sending the signal 10 times faster Short for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface a power management specification ACPI enables the operating system to turn peripherals on and off and to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer With ACPI a CD ROM player can be turned off by the operating system if it is not in use A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on the computer Performing an application recovery is useful when an individual application does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device does not work properly Optical disc that enables a VAIO computer user to recover all the applications that were available when the computer was purchased The Disc is supplied with the computer An acronym for Basic Input Output System The BIOS is a program that enables the computer to start when you turn it on It monitors the data stream between the operating system and the computer s hardware devices CardBus is the commercial name for an advanced PC Card The CardBus technology allows computer users to enjoy higher performances as far as data transfer and operating speed are concerned See PCMCIA Abbreviation for Comp
76. sing the correct phone plug page 56 Using power saving modes page 57 Using the DVD RW or CD RW DVD ROM drive page 59 Using the weight saver page 63 ODOOoCUDVAOOCHL Oocoocoo 1g your notebook O mo 6 Locating controls and connectors i Right e e e Battery bay page 23 Hard disk drive 5 Ventilation slot wn Headphone connector page 74 Microphone connector page 75 USB port page 77 Do not cover the ventilation slot when the computer is on O gt e hen o 1 2 e e e v e is te wn 1g your notebook Left Seco SORSSS eS EASES OS OSS SSS SS OSES OSS SSE cS RI Y lt 18 1 Memory Stick slot page 46 2 USB port page 77 3 i LINK IEEE1394 400 port page 83 4 PC Card slots page 38 5 Multipurpose bay for weight saver or page 63 second battery with weight saver or page 59 removable optical drive page 27 O e ts o 1 m e e 2 oO e Z is e wn 1g your notebook Front lt Pb 19 1 Memory Stick indicator page 35 2 Num Lock indicator page 35 3 Caps Lock indicator page 35
77. t from my computer running Windows XP What is wrong With Windows XP if the Bridge Connection option is enabled you cannot access the Internet To make sure that the Bridge Connections option in Windows XP is not enabled proceed as follows 1 From the Start menu point to Connect To and click Show all connections The Network Connections window appears 2 If the Bridge connection option is enabled right click the Sony PCWA C150S Wireless PC Card icon and select Remove from Bridge Getting help 102 3 Right click the Network Bridge icon and select Delete from the shortcut menu 4 Check that the Network Bridge icon is deleted lam using the Windows XP Internet connection Firewall feature Does this feature affect my wireless connection The Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall may prevent your computer from being recognised by your network If you have enabled this feature and are unable to configure your Access Point or cannot recognise the Access Point that you would like to configure try disabling the Internet Connection Firewall feature and retry the connection to your Access Point To disable the Internet Connection Firewall feature proceed as follows 1 From the Start menu point to Connect To and click Show all connections 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties 3 Select the Advanced tab and deselect the Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to thi
78. t responding Your notebook s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as Hibernate is initiated and then changed before the notebook completely enters the lower power state To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability proceed as follows 1 Close all open applications 2 Press lt CtrI gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously and select Restart from the drop down list The notebook restarts 3 If the procedure does not work press and hold the power button for four seconds or longer to shut down the notebook Getting help 100 About i LINK devices I cannot establish an i LINK connection between two VAIO computers Q Disconnect then reconnect the i LINK cable If you still have no connection after waiting for a while restart both computers If either computer has just returned from a power saving mode the connection may be affected In this case make sure you perform a full restart before connecting them About Wireless LAN PC Card connectivity In Peer to Peer mode the signal strength is not displayed How do tell whether a peer to peer connection has been successfully established As in Peer to Peer mode your computer can connect to other computers each with its own signal strength a signal strength cannot be displayed To check the connection in Peer to Peer mode if your operating system is Windows XP proceed as follows 1 Access My Network Places 2 P
79. te the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 4x speed as the software pre installed on your computer is preset to that speed Your VAIO notebook does not support 1x or 2x writing speed When using a software application to burn CDs DVDs be sure to exit and close all other applications Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not put your VAIO notebook into a power saving mode while using the pre installed software Depending on your model Using your notebook 63 Using the weight saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty and secures the second battery when it is installed in the multipurpose bay To attach the weight saver proceed as follows 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device 2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place To remove the weight saver proceed as follows 1 Slide the multipurpose bay release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow 2 Remove the weight saver Connecting peripheral devices 64 Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting or using any of these peripherals Before
80. ted together within a limited geographical area It enables users to share devices such as printers and information using one processor or server Short for Liquid Crystal Display Flat notebook display technology using liquid crystals and light polarisation to provide sharp flicker free images on a screen comprised of millions of tiny cells Colour can be produced by two basic techniques Passive matrix is the less expensive of the two technologies The active matrix technology or TFT produces better quality but is also more expensive Short for Light Emitting Diode A semiconductor device that lights up when electricity passes through it A lithium ion battery uses lithium cobalt oxide and carbon as electrodes and ions move from one electrode to the other during charge and discharge Lithium ion batteries are the first choice for notebooks because of their light weight high energy density and because they have no memory effect In addition they do not use heavy metals like lead mercury or cadmium Short for Messaging Application Program Interface A Microsoft Windows interface enabling you to send e mail messages It allows e mail access and distribution among applications MAPI compatible applications include a Send Mail or Send in the File menu of the application The maximum amount of RAM that your computer can contain Once this amount is reached you can no longer add additional RAM to your computer The motherboard is the main
81. telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Optical disc drive a m Misuse of optical instruments can cause eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to eyes do not attempt any disassembling process For servicing refer to qualified personnel only There are visible and invisible radiations when the optical disc drive is open avoid direct exposure to the laser beam Read this first Regulatory information Sony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999 5 EC radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive CE Declaration of Conformity The European Union is targeting the free movement of goods for the internal market and to prevent technical barriers to trade This effort has resulted in several EU Directives asking that manufacturers make their products comply with essential standards Manufacturers are required to affix the CE mark on the products they sell and to draw up a Declaration of Conformity DoC Primarily the Declarations of Conformity are intended for the market surveillance authorities as proof that products satisfy the required standards Additionally Sony provides these EU DoC s on the website http www compliance sony de as a service to our customers You can search for all Declarations of Conformity availab
82. ter 2 Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Some models may be supplied with 2 power cords respectively for a UK and for a Continental power outlet In this case please make sure to use the power cord which corresponds to the type of your power outlet Using your notebook 23 Using the battery pack You can use one or two batteries as a source of power You can insert the second battery pack into the multipurpose bay on the left side of the computer Additional battery packs are available as a separate option The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Inserting the battery pack To insert the battery pack proceed as follows Open the cover of the battery bay 1 3 Insert the battery pack with the label facing up into the battery bay on the right side of the computer a Zz GIT LEE Se Eg R25 SE Sc A SS f Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet Using your notebo
83. ter connecting all other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Connected external displays are used as second screens On Windows systems only you can also use an external display to set up a virtual desktop Connecting peripheral devices 69 Connecting a computer display You can connect a computer display monitor either directly to your notebook or via the optional port replicator To connect a computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 not supplied into the monitor VGA connector 2 O on the notebook or the port replicator 2 If necessary plug one end of the display s power cord 3 into the display and the other end into an AC outlet You cannot use the monitor connector on your notebook when the port replicator is connected to the notebook Connecting peripheral devices 70 Connecting a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook to a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone To connect a multimedia computer display proceed as follows 1 Plug the display cable 1 into the monitor VGA connector 2 on the computer or on the port replicator 2 Plug the speaker cable 3 into the headphone connector 4 Q on the computer 3 Plug the microphone cable 5 into the microphone connector 6 on the computer Seress Connecting peripheral devices
84. th the attached port replicator may cause a temporary loss of power Use the AC adapter that comes with your notebook or the optional Sony adapter Connecting peripheral devices 67 Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port replicator proceed as follows 1 Stop the connected peripherals using the Unplug Eject icon in the taskbar 2 Close the cover and pull the levers on each side of the port replicator to disconnect the computer from the port replicator 3 Lift the notebook away from the port replicator 4 Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your computer Itis extremely important to close the port replicator connector cover after removing your computer from the port replicator If the cover is left open dust may get inside and damage the computer To disconnect your port replicator completely from the mains voltage unplug the AC adapter necting peripheral devices lt Pp 68 Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your notebook For example you can use your notebook with the following devices Computer display monitor Multimedia computer display TV Projector i gt e hen o v e e Ee v e g e ra ROOD O Turn off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display Connect the power cord af
85. the centre out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the centre out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Precautions 113 On using the battery pack m m m Ooooceoo m m m Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery If after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery Precautions 114 On using earphones
86. the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards Welcome 15 Q Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eyestrain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well Q Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Q Positioning an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Using your notebook 16 Using your notebook This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices Locating controls and connectors page 17 Connecting a power source page 22 Starting your notebook page 30 Shutting down your notebook page 31 Using the keyboard page 32 Using the touchpad page 37 Using PC Cards page 38 Using the Wireless LAN PC Card page 41 Using Memory Stick page 46 Using the modem page 55 U
87. uchpad 1 You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad Action Point Click Double click Right click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer 2 on an item or object Press the left button 3 once Press the left button twice Press the right button 4 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Slide one finger while pressing the left button 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 Using your notebook 38 Using PC Cards Your computer includes two PC Card slots PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Insert the PC Card into one of the PC Card slots with the front label facing up 2 Gently push the PC Card slot into the connector The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears in the system tray Some devices may not function properly if you repeat Returning to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode The computer will return to its original state if you restart it The PC Card slots can accommodate at the same time two Types two
88. ut Wireless LAN PC Card connectivity page 100 COOCOO DDO m m Getting help 88 About the computer and software My computer does not start Ooo Ooo m a m 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 Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly If you have plugged the computer into a UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply make sure the UPS is turned on and works If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that you have switched to the external display and that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn it on 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 lt F2 gt to setup appears at startup If the floppy disk drive is empty proceed as follows to initialise the BIOS 1 2 3 Turn off the computer Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer Turn on the computer and press lt F2 gt when the Sony logo appears The BIOS s
89. wn as the CPU or microprocessor and can be found on the motherboard see this word of your computer The product recovery Disc s include the application recovery disc and the system recovery disc A type of mouse or keyboard port PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network refers to the plain old telephone service the national telecommunication networks implementing voice transmission by using analog signals Short for Random Access Memory the memory used to run programs and store data in current use RAM is the fastest kind of memory to read from and write to Information stored in RAM is lost when you turn off the computer The higher the RAM capacity the faster your current data can be processed The degree of sharpness and clarity of an image Resolution is expressed in pixels Frequent computer screen resolutions are 640 x 480 pixels VGA resolution appropriate for a 14 inch screen 800 x 600 appropriate for a 15 inch screen 1 024 by 768 appropriate for a 17 inch screen and 1 280 by 1 024 LCD displays usually use a higher resolution than a CRT of the same size RGB stands for Red Green Blue A cable that requires separate transmission types for the three colours on the display Synchronous DRAM is a kind of dynamic random access memory running at a much higher clock speed than regular memory The amount of RAM that is available on your computer when you purchase it Glossary Term System recovery System recove
90. you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals Connecting a port replicator page 65 Connecting an external display page 68 Connecting external speakers page 74 Connecting an external microphone page 75 Connecting an external mouse or keyboard page 76 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device page 77 Connecting a printer page 81 Connecting an i LINK device page 83 Connecting to a network LAN page 85 OUcOUDRDE VU DB D Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB devices are hot plug and play devices You do not need to shutdown your computer prior to connecting these devices unless the manual supplied with the device states differently Connecting peripheral devices 65 Connecting a port replicator Your notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer such as a printer or an external display am a g FESP OQ O 3 JO Ney OE a 1 DC In port page 22 7 S Video out connector page 71 2 USB port page 77 8 Ethernet network port 10BASE T 100BASE TX page 85 3 Serial port page 82 9 Monitor VGA port page 68 4 Right line in and left line in connectors page 71 10 PS 2 mouse keyboard conne
91. 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 percent full You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights Inserting the second battery pack To insert a second battery pack proceed as follows 1 If the weight saver or the optical disc drive is in the multipurpose bay 1 remove it 2 Insert the battery pack 2 into the multipurpose bay The battery 2 indicator light turns on 3 Attach the weight saver 3 to the computer to stabilize the battery pack ES see SSS SSS TOSS SESE SSIS SSO SSRS Se SS Using your notebook 28 4 Slide the eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver toward the front of the computer to lock it Ifyou attach two battery packs you can remove one of them without shutting down the computer When removing one battery pack make sure that the other battery pack indicator is on If the indicator of the battery pack you are going to remove is on right click the PowerPanel icon in the system tray and click the Switch Battery option Charging the second battery pack To charge the second battery pack proceed as follows 1 Keep the battery pack 1 3 in the computer while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator 2 flashes while the battery is charging 2 When the battery indicato

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