Camaro H (W98) UG.book - Manuals, Specs & Warranty
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1. 3 You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD The application will not run from DOS If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support To use the Application Recovery CD s Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the DVD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore 80 Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase memory up to 256 MB 128 MB x 2 by installing optional memory modules For PCG F580 PCG F580K PCG F590 PCG F590K 128 MB of memory are already installed 128 MB x 1 For PCG F540 PCG F540K PCG F560 PCG F560K PCG F570 PCG F580 PCG F580K 64 MB of memory are already installed 64 MB x 1 You can add an expansion memory module in a slot 64 MB and 128 MB expansion memory modules are available as optional memo2. Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder You can connect an i LINK enabled digital video camera recorder to the i LINK 5400 j IEEE1394 connector To connect a digital video camera recorder Q Plug one end of the i LINK cable not supplied into the i LINK connector on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In Out connector on the digital video camera recorder Digital video camera recorder XX IIS EI a SS SSS NO OS SINGS NS p ZB i LINK cable optional The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured you may need to connect your camera differently On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible 66 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder 67 See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK connector on the computer does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with the computer The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use
3. Scroll Lock Function Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on Light is red in System Idle mode and flashes red in System Suspend mode The light turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powered off Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of the computer Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose drive bay on the right side of the computer Lights when data is being read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on On The number keys in the numeric keypad are active The letters appear in uppercase as you type The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on The screen scrolls differently Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application It has no effect in many applications Off The alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Letters appear in lower case as you type unless you hold down the Shift key Information moves across the display normally Using the Keyboard 25 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Function Fae ESC Puts the system into System Suspend mode a power System Suspend management state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the power button on your computer Fn Call F2 Dis
4. ZT SSE SZ Z EZ A A 3 Manually lock the weight saver s Release lever EJ VAIO Notebook User Guide To remove the Weight Saver 1 There is a release lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the weight saver slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1 then slide the Release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2 Arrow 1 Weight saver Kelease lever Arrow 2 Release lever EL 2 After removing the weight saver pull out the weight saver s hinged arm and fold it into the weight saver Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals Phone line page 52 Port replicator page 53 Printer page 58 External display page 59 External mouse or keyboard page 62 External speakers page 64 CO 0 oo External microphone page 65 Digital video camera recorder page 66 OO Universal Serial Bus USB device page 68 3 Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals You do not need to turn off your computer to connect USB devices Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals 51 VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet 5 In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook register you
5. oO or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display also Lighting Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Placement of an external display When using an external display set the display at a comfortable viewing distance Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor Notes on Setup Q oO Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Q Direct sunlight Q Excessive dust Q Moisture or rain Q Mechanical vibration
6. 14X speed reading CD RW 4X speed writing 1X speed 150 KB s Access time Average 1 3 stroke 150 ms Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C hour Operating humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 95 F 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 84 F 29 C Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Using the CD RW drive PCG F570 only Ea PCGA CDRWX1W Drive Specifications Drive performance Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C hour Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 140 F 60 C hygrometer reading of less than 95 F 35 C Dimensions Approx 5 1 4 x 27 32 x 53 4 inches 131 x 21 x 145 mm w h d Weight Approx 12 oz 340 g drive only Writing data to CD RW CD R media Before writing to a new CD RW or CD R you must first format the disc If you do not format the disc your computer will not recognize it Formatting time and available capacity after formatting when you use a 74 minute CD RW or CD R Media Formatting Time Capacity After Formatting CD RW About 50 to 90 minutes About 530 MB CD R About 20 to 30 seconds About 620 MB To make a CD R to which data has been written readable on a CD ROM drive you need to complete the disc when you eject it To c
7. Q Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Q Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as l described in Connecting Peripheral Devices on page 51 Q Ifyou plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working 1 If