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1. Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer SSS ISSN SSS SES Ne SSL S Battery pack supplied Label side facing down 3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power Connecting a Power Source 11 To charge the battery pack Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 percent full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately two hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour See Displaying Detailed Battery Information in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for information on checking the battery life There are two battery indicator lights on the computer Battery indicators Battery pack supplied Battery Indicator Meaning Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay E l on the left side of the computer Indicates the status of the battery pack in the 12 multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer Batt
2. The Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 not supplied is a USB device So you must connect it to the USB connector EJ VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes To connect external speakers Q Use the N symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector Speaker cable supplied with speakers Headphone See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use Connecting an External Microphone 55 Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone 2 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use The microphone should be compliant with the plug in power microphone To connect an external microphone Q Use the to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector Microphone 2 WHE P Microphone See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on installation and use 56 VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder You can connect an i LINK enabled digital video camera
3. 1 4 h x 12 8 w x 2 1 h x 10 5 d 10 4 d 324 x 54 1 x 265 5 mm 324 x 37 9 x 265 5 mm 7 0 Ibs 3 2 kg 7 3 lbs 3 3 kg with battery and weight with battery and saver weight saver 7 7 Ibs 3 5 kg with battery and floppy disk 7 4 lbs 3 4 kg drive with battery and floppy disk drive 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C per hour 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 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 18 F 10 C per hour 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 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance t The size of your hard disk may differ if you purchased a specially configured system GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary Data on a CD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 10 3X at the innermost track to 24X at Specifications 77 the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 17 2X or 2580 kbytes s Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 1 7X at the innermost track to 4X at the outermost track
4. 17 cursor movement keys 17 D DC In 9 45 digital still camera 34 digital video camera 56 disconnecting port replicator 48 diskettes ejecting 24 inserting into drive 24 troubleshooting 63 display options 52 See also monitor selecting 52 disposal of lithium ion battery vi drives floppy disk 5 installing additional hard disk 30 DV devices troubleshooting 65 DV In Out 56 DVD ROM drive closing tray 27 opening tray 26 using 26 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 62 DVD ROM CD ROM discs troubleshooting 62 E Eject button 24 26 27 ejecting battery packs 40 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 27 diskettes 24 weight saver 42 Energy Star ii Escape key 16 expansion memory configuration 72 Express Service technical support 15 external devices display 52 See also monitor speakers 20 54 F fan 65 faxes laws governing v floppy disk drive 5 cable 5 disconnecting 25 troubleshooting 63 Fn 21 Fn key 17 combination commands 20 function keys 16 17 Index EI H hard drives indicator light 5 19 installing additional 30 headphone connector 6 51 Help Mouseware 23 i LINK 6 56 TEEE 1394 56 indicator lights 19 battery 5 11 19 38 Caps Lock 5 19 charge status 11 hard drive 5 19 Num Lock 5 19 power 5 Scroll Lock 5 19 infrared communication devices 34 other computers 34 infrared port 34 infrared transmission active distance 35 troubleshooting 35 input devices iv Insert key 17 inserting battery pack 10 CD ROM
5. 57 3 IOIO Serial connector 7 DC In connector page 9 4 Printer connector page 49 VAIO Notebook User Guide 5 There is a ventilation slot located between the USB connector and the DC In connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on Bottom 1 Port replicator connector cover pages 46 48 3 Tilt stands Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever pages 40 42 N Connecting a Power Source EX Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC Adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Notebook CD BRRFRERERS gt AC adapter supplied Power cord supplied ELX VAIO Notebook User Guide Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power The second battery pack inserts into the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer See Using Power Saving Modes on page 36 Additional battery packs are available as a separate option The battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack To insert the battery pack
6. Guide To remove a PC card 1 2 3 Close any applications that are using the PC card Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card window Pull the PC card release button up and press it in toward the computer Gently grasp the card and pull it out Insert the PC card slot protector back into the empty slot Using Smart Connect ET Using Smart Connect The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i LINK cable not supplied to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect You can then use one computer to copy delete and edit files on the other computer You can also print from a printer attached to either computer When you use Smart Connect to connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when the two computers are networked See the Smart Connect online help for more information i LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4615 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at one end and a 6 pin connector at the other and VMC IL4408A a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end EI VAIO Notebook User Guide Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port located on the left side You can use this port to communicate with other infra
7. PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You may not be able to use some PC cards or some functions of the PC card with this computer To insert a PC card Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card 1 Pull the PC card release button out from the computer and push it in toward the computer Using PC Cards 2 Remove the PC card slot protector When you use a Type III PC card you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot front label facing up Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector The release button comes out Insert with the arrow facing forward SS PC card Do not force a card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on use For some PC cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the System Suspend or System Hibernation power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem EJ VAIO Notebook User
8. all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting Peripheral Devices on page 43 If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer 59 CJ VAIO Notebook User Guide Q When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not be able to start your system properly The message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup would appear at the bottom of the display Should this happen 1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu appears 2 Set the date month day year Press Enter to move to the next item To enter 01 31 2000 for example type 1 press Enter type 31 press Enter type 2000 then press Enter 3 Press to select System Time then set the time hour minute second Press Enter to move to the next item Press gt to select Exit then press V to select Get Default Values The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected and press the Enter key If No is selected press to select Yes 6 Select Exit Save Changes then press the Enter key The messag
9. aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera a la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces racc
10. bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ K1A ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center 5 In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommag es Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recomm
11. button on the Windows taskbar Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box Shut Down Windows xi RI What do you want the computer to do g C Bestar C Restart in MS DOS mode Corcel Hep Select Shut down Click OK 3 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator green turns off Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer 5 If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer If you are unable to restart the computer in this way you can press the power button and hold it for four seconds This operation may result in data loss During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode See Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook Registering Your Computer 15 Registering Your Computer You can take advantage of Sony s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony Q Sony Customer Support Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer Q Extended Limited Warranty Protect your investment Extend your Warranty nine months for a total of 12 months from the original dat
12. or 24 bits may produce noise while playing If you have audio devices connected this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers Reduce the volume before playing such discs You cannot switch between LCD and TV if you press Fn F8 when a DVD is inserted in the DVD ROM drive If you have connected a TV follow the instructions in Selecting the Display Mode in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook For the PCG F490 when a TV is connected a part of the video screen will not appear with the factory setting Adjust the display resolution to 640 x 480 as described in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook To play DVDs in Normal Display Mode For PCG F420 PCG F480 To play DVDs in a display mode of 1024 x 768 16 bits 1 2 Click Stop in the DVD Player window If you have maximized the DVD player window right click the window to display the pop up menu Choose Show the control area on top to display the DVD player window forward Click Setting to display the DVD Settings window Using the DVD ROM CD ROM 29 DVD Settings x If you change the settings DYD will be played from the beginning at the next playback Initial Settings DVD Menu Language Audio Language Original El Subpicture Language English E Stop Mode Resume On E Aspect Ratio 16 9 Parental Lock g setting change Monitor Setting Set to display 256 colors when playing back DVD Set
13. recorder to the S400 i LINK i IEEE 1394 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 lt N SSN SSN we SSIES IKKS SSS T WSS RSE KE 2 K i LINK cable not supplied The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured you may need to connect your camera differently On Sony digi compatible al video cameras connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on install ation a nd use Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your comp The i uter wi not recognize multiple cameras 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 comp uter 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 See the documentation that came with your software for more information Connecting a Univers
14. tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bidirectional If the printer port mode is set to bidirectional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for details on using Sony Notebook Setup Q Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop and then select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Refresh and then click OK The printer should now function properly Power Management The operating system may become unstable if a lower power state such as system hibernation is initiated and then changed before the operating system completely enters the lower power state To restore the computer to its normal operating stability close all open applications press the power button and hold it for four seconds or more to completely shut down the computer Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 67 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your har
15. to line conditions ISP support and government regulations 2 VAIO Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box Rechargeable C a battery pack Power cord Main unitt Weight saver Video cable t The removable floppy disk drive is located in the multipurpose bay Manuals Q Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions the most up to date information on using your computer and software support information Q The VAIO Notebook User Guide this manual contains information on how to get the most from your computer find help and solve common problems It also includes product specifications Q The VAIO Consumer Information Guide contains ergonomic considerations and your computer s limited warranty statement Q The Microsoft Getting Started manual explains how to use the basic features of the Windows operating system Recovery CDs Q System Recovery CD s Q Application Recovery CD s Unpacking Your Notebook EJ Software CDs a Microsoft Word 2000 Other Q Setting up your VAIO Notebook poster Q Packet containing special product offers Using Your Notebook This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices such as the touchpad floppy disk drive and CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Locating Controls and Connectors Front 1 LCD Liquid Crystal Display scree
16. 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 To insert a second battery pack 1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the floppy disk drive on page 25 2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay If the battery is being used the battery 2 indicator light turns on Multipurpose bay LT LT ZE LEZ L LLL LIG LLZ TY FFZ 22227 czd Battery pack we Label side facing down 3 Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight saver Slide the lever toward the front of the computer to lock the weight saver See also Using the Weight Saver on page 41 Battery pack L ZZ ZE SZ gt 7 Gy Weight saver i I gt LE LE ZT ASS SSS Sa see Using a Second Battery Pack To charge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging See also To charge the battery pack on page 11 for more information Battery indicators RSS Second battery pack S SS SS supplied Battery pack supplied eS SES KSSSS KITS T
17. variable transfer rate CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive wave length 780 nm and wave length 795 nm 650 nm laser output 4 59 uW laser output 16 5 yW K56flex technology V 90 compatible modem Supports 4 Mbps 1 1 Mbps and 115 Kbps IrDA Standard Supports floppy disk drive included Supports second rechargeable battery optional Type II PC cards and Type M PC card Card Bus support Microphone Stereo speakers Digital touch pad Data and fax send receive 76 VAIO Notebook User Guide Model Connection Capabilities Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Power Management Battery Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity PCG F420 PCG F480 2 USB ports i LINK Serial port Keyboard mouse PS 2 style VGA monitor Video out Parallel printer Phone line RJ 11 Microphone Headphone Port replicator Infrared port Video cable Floppy disk drive Rechargeable battery AC adapter and power cord Weight saver PCG F490 90 day limited express service Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration 90 day parts labor standard Extendible to one year from original date of purchase upon registration 49 5 watts maximum 19 5V DC AC 120 240V Energy Star compliant Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI Lithium ion supports dual battery operation 12 7 w x
18. ventilation slot 8 video camera 56 Video Standby mode 21 viewing the amount of memory 74 volume control 20 of fan 65 troubleshooting 63 W warranty 15 weight saver attaching 38 connecting 41 fold out arm 41 removing 42 Windows 98 Control Panel 35 Explorer 18 Find window 18 help 18 key 17 key combinations 18 Start button 14 taskbar 14 61 84
19. 0 Q Multimedia computer display page 51 Q Projector page 51 To connect a computer display Q Use the O symbol on the back of the computer to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable not supplied into this connector on the back of the computer Q If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Computer display Power cord 4 to O Monitor See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use Connecting an External Display EI To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook to a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone Use the O symbol to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector 2 Use the Q symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector 3 Use the symbol to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on installation and use To connect a projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display Projector p Power cord RGB signal cable Audio cable not supplied See the manual that came with your projector for more informatio
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21. CPU The tan power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn Esc or press the power button and release it immediately You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode To return to normal mode Press any key System Hibernation Mode The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate System Hibernation mode Press Fn F12 The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and then the computer enters System Hibernation mode You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state When returning from System Hibernation mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold for more than four seconds Q Time to return to normal mode System Idle requires less time than System Suspend and System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation Q Power consumption System Idle uses more power than System Suspend and System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation EJ VAIO Notebook User Guide Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack With two battery packs you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery power When
22. DVD ROM discs 26 diskettes into drive 24 installing hard drives 30 hardware 43 memory module 73 peripherals 43 interference iv internal microphone 7 internal speakers See speakers K keyboard 17 45 connector 5 7 E LCD5 lock lever 13 selecting to display output 52 troubleshooting 61 LCD Video Standby mode 61 LED indicator 24 left button 5 lever LCD 13 weight saver release 40 Limited Warranty card 15 Line In 6 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal vi safety precautions vi loading battery pack 10 M memory module expansion 72 installing 73 removing 72 microphone 6 connecting 55 connector 51 internal 7 troubleshooting 64 modem laws governing v troubleshooting 63 monitor 7 45 connecting 50 connector 51 selecting 52 switching among 20 mouse connector 7 troubleshooting 64 Mouse Properties screen 23 82 VAIO Notebook User Guide Mouseware accessing help 23 features 23 multimedia computer display 51 multiple phone lines 44 N navigation keys 16 17 network connecting 30 connector 45 port replicator 45 Notebook Computer 5 Num Lock 5 indicator light 19 numeric keypad area 16 O opening DVD ROM drive tray 26 operator keys 17 output devices iv adding 49 P party phone lines 44 PBX 44 PC card inserting 30 release button 30 removing 32 slot protector 31 slots 30 troubleshooting 65 phone cable 5 connecting line 44 jack 44 laws governing v port
23. SONY VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG F420 PCG F480 PCG F490 Notice to Users 2000 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice
24. a thin pointed object into the manual eject hole To play DVD ROMs PCG F490 PCG F480 only To achieve optimum performance when playing DVD ROMs you should use the following recommendations Your computer should not be connected to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications Close any open applications before playing a DVD movie For PCG F480 only The DVD player automatically adjusts the screen properties when you play a DVD movie Depending on the display setup properties you have selected you may need to use the Fn F command to expand the movie to full screen size When playing DVD movies on battery power set the power management profile to DVD With other profiles the movies are choppy As an alternative you can set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection which will cause the DVD profile to be selected automatically whenever you insert a DVD See Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for information on how to set the power management profile 28 VAIO Notebook User Guide Playing a DVD Q You can play DVDs using a DVD ROM drive and the Media Bar software See the online manual that came with the Media Bar software for details For PCG F420 PCG F480 only While playing a DVD the display mode is 1024 x 768 dots and the number of colors is set to 256 This improves play performance Some discs recorded at 20
25. al Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You can connect a USB device to your computer To connect a USB device Q Use the symbol to locate the USB connector Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB device USB device USB connecting cable not supplied You can use the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 with this computer The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer Therefore you only need to plug the USB mouse into the USB connector See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and use 58 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support When you reconnect devices be sure to turn off the computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 14 Turning off the computer using other methods may result in data loss My computer does not start Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on 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
26. alling and that it is compatible with fax modems Q If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider ISP check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems D If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector See Connecting an External Microphone on page 55 for details My mouse does not work Q If you are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard on page 53 for details Q If you connected an external mouse while your computer is on you must restart your computer D If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector My touchpad does not work You may have disabled the touchpad while no mouse was connected to the computer If so you must restart the computer to make the touchpad work again Troubleshooting 65 I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected Q If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power to all connected devic
27. and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock light will be on Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen Correction keys The Insert Back Space and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications F1 is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next Escape ke The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands pe key P y Using the Keyboard 17 Key Description Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key Ctrl Alt and Shift When held down with another key the Ctrl Control and Alt Alternate keys offer another way to give commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down Ctrl and press S referred to as Ctrl S The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is the equivalent of
28. and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Sony i LINK Memory Stick VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel SpeedStep and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned
29. by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO Notebook Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCG F420 PCG F480 PCG F490 Serial Number Safety Information WARNING LI To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture J To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only _ Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm L Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations L Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface _ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines L Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm _ Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak L A socket outlet should be a
30. clicking the Start button on the taskbar See Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key on page 18 Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key on page 20 Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Pressing this key is the E equivalent of clicking the right mouse button ET VAIO Notebook User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combination A F1 A Tab A E A F A Ctrl F A M Shift A M A R En A Insert Function Displays Windows Help Switches the selected button on the taskbar Displays Windows Explorer Displays the Windows Find All Files window to find a file or folder This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu Minimizes all displayed windows Returns all minimized windows to their previous size Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu Displays the Properties window This is the equivalent of double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel Using the Keyboard 19 Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the power to the compute
31. d drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 69 The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you three options Q Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk Word 2000 must be restored from the enclosed CD ROM Q Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software If your hard drive is partitioned into C and D drives the computer offers you the option to reformat the drive into a single partition Word 2000 must be restored from the enclosed CD ROM D Operating System Only restores the Windows operating system the notebook utility programs and the device drivers that shipped with your computer If you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option your hard disk will be formatted which removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer This mea
32. d peripherals 2 Pull the levers on each side of the port replicator to disengage the computer 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 dirt may get inside and damage the computer Connecting a Printer 49 Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows 98 compatible printer to your computer to print documents To connect a printer Q Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the computer Power cord to D Printer cable Printer supplied with the printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power saving mode see I cannot print on page 66 Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook EJ VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook For example you can use the computer with any of the following Q Computer display monitor page 5
33. e Save Configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts When I turn on my computer the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Q g Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non bootable diskette is in the drive If a non bootable diskette is in the drive turn off the computer remove the diskette and then turn on the computer again Confirm that Windows starts properly If Windows still does not start follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS If the floppy disk drive is empty follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 2 Turn the computer off and then turn it on again 3 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 4 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Troubleshooting GI 5 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 7 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 8 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts If your computer still displays the message Operating system not f
34. e changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment please contact 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 or write to the Sony Customer Information Center One Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 for repair and or warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or
35. e of purchase when you register your computer Q Express service Provides a fast and direct return of your VAIO notebook to Sony for service of your computer If you have not already registered follow these steps to use your notebook s online registration service You must connect your phone line before using any online services including the online registration service See Connecting a Phone Line on page 44 1 Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form Press the Tab key to move from box to box 3 Click the Next button to advance to the next form Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone number 16 VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer related tasks Correction keys Escape Key Function keys Print Screen key Shift key Ctrl Fn A Ctrl Applications key Fn key Navigation keys Windows key Numeric keypad area Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the area numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition
36. e Internet 5 In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line You must register your computer to receive the extended warranty 1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone line jack on the computer Wall jack Phone cable not supplied 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Connecting the Port Replicator 45 Connecting the Port Replicator Your notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator PCGA PRF1A Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer 1 57 Network Ethernet 5 Y USB page 57 Z O Monitor page 50 6 B Printer page 49 3 IOIOl Serial 7 DC In page 9 4 Mouse Keyboard page 53 The port replicator can be powered only with an AC power adapter Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet while using the port replicator this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions When you a
37. ection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 4 AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme
38. ended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant Evacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer a une temp rature de plus de 100 C Evacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of conn
39. ery Indicator Light Status Meaning On The computer is using battery power Single blink The battery is running out of power Double blink The battery is charging Off The computer is using AC power 12 VAIO Notebook User Guide When the battery power is running low both the battery and power indicators blink When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet See Using a Second Battery Pack on page 38 for information on installing and charging a battery pack in the multipurpose bay Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer If the battery level falls below 10 you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility See Using Power Saving Modes on page 36 The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged at any time Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source When battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing For some software applications and some peripheral devices your computer may not en
40. es and disconnect unused devices Check the connection then turn on the power again My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double click Click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and then change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action My computer does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Shut Down command does not work properly follow these steps Q Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete If this does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds to turn off the power Q Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer My PC card is not working Q Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using The sound of my computer s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting slows down the CPU fan speed See the PowerPanel Help for more information 66 VAIO Notebook User Guide cannot print Q 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
41. ette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Diskette Floppy disk drive To remove a diskette Q When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator light turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Eject button LED indicator Do not press the Eject button when the LED indicator is turned on Otherwise data may be lost Using the Floppy Disk Drive 25 To remove the floppy disk drive Turn off the computer 2 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer Slide this lever in the direction of the arrow Multipurpose RELEASE lever 3 Slide the drive out of the multipurpose bay 4 Insert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver on page 41 To reinsert the floppy disk drive Turn off the computer 2 If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the floppy disk drive on page 25 or To remove the second battery pack on page 40 3 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO label facing up Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks into place Multipurpose bay 2S ZE ZE D ZA FD rd j A y Seen AEE SS ZI Floppy disk drive 26 VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the DVD ROM CD ROM Your computer comes with a either a CD ROM or DVD ROM d
42. he memory module PCG F480 PCG F420 Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB MB 128 64 64 192 64 128 256 128 128 PCG F490 Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory Slot 1 MB Slot 2 MB MB 192 128 64 256 128 128 To remove a memory module 1 2 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs Adding Memory 3 Wait until the computer cools down Then unscrew the screw at the bottom of your computer Loosen the screw with an appropriate screwdriver 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 5 Remove the memory module 2 Pull the memory module in SA 1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows the direction of the arrow The memory module is released Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer 3 Your computer comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot To upgrade your memory you will need to remove this module from the slot before installing your upgrade memory To install a memory module 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of To remove a memory module 2 Remove the memory module from its packaging VAIO Notebook User Guide 3 Install the memory module 1 Slide the memory module into the slot 2 Press the module into place until it clicks 4 T
43. ighten the screw on the bottom of the computer To view the amount of memory Turn on the computer 2 Click the Start button point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears 3 Click the About This Computer tab to view the amount of system memory If the additional memory is not shown repeat steps 1 4 in To install a memory module Specifications 75 Specifications Model PCG F420 PCG F480 PCG F490 Processor 450 MHz Pentium 600 MHz Pentium 650 MHz Pentium I III with Speed III with Speed Step Technology Step Technology Hard Disk Drive 6 0 GB 12 0 GBT 18 1 GBT Standard RAM 64 MB SDRAM 64 MB SDRAM 128 MB SDRAM expandable to expandable to expandable to 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB LCD Screen 13 0 SVGA HPA 15 0 XGA TFT 15 0 XGA TFT L2 Cache Memory 256 KB on die 256 KB on die 256 KB on die MPEG MPEG1 MPEG1 and MPEG Digital Video supports full screen playback Graphics 128 bit accelerator with 2 5 MB Video RAM 6MB video supports 3D graphics Sound Capabilities Diskette Drive CD ROM Drive DVD ROM Drive Laser Diode Properties Modem Infrared Drive Bay Expansion Capabilities Built in Capabilities Telecommunication Capabilities 16 bit CD quality stereo sound Removable 3 5 1 44 MB Reads CD data from 10 3X to 24X variable transfer rate t Reads CD data from 10 3X to 24X variable transfer rate Reads DVD data from 1 7X to 4X
44. isplayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 69 Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Recovery CD s on page 67 You can also use the Application Recovery CD to install Windows NT Workstation 4 0 drivers on your computer 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 Sup
45. levision reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may mak
46. mernentercirnaserenesemeneresrntst 71 SPECI CANONS cms eee no 75 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO notebook Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Features For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO notebook see page 75 Q Exceptional performance Your notebook includes a fast Intel Pentium III processor and a V 90 compatible modem Q Portability The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC power Q Sony audio and video quality High quality MPEG1 MPEG video which supports full screen display and enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software MPEG2 is not available on the PCG F420 Q Multimedia features Enjoy the stereo speakers or use a headphone not supplied to listen to audio and video CDs Q Microsoft Windows operating system Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft Q Communications Access popular online services send e mail browse the Internet and use fax features Q Digital Versatile Disc DVD This new optical storage technology that provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience DVD ROM drives play both DVD ROM and CD ROM discs Not available on PCG F420 Actual upload and download speeds may vary due
47. n page 20 2 Speakers pages 20 54 3 Keyboard page 16 4 Touchpad page 23 5 Left right buttons page 23 6 Power indicator page 11 Battery 1 an 2 indicators pages 11 19 Hard disk drive indicator page 19 Num Lock ind Caps Lock in icator page 19 icator page 19 Scroll Lock indicator page 19 6 VAIO Notebook User Guide Left gt 6 SS 2 7 1 4008 Sean 1 2 3 4 5 1 S400 i LINK connector page 56 5 Microphone connector pages 51 55 2 Infrared port page 34 6 PC card slots page 30 3 Video out 7 Battery bay page 10 4 Q Headphone connector pages 51 54 Locating Controls and Connectors Right 1 PPK buttons see the online 4 Multipurpose bay pages 24 38 41 document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for information on use 2 Power button 5 Internal microphone 3 DVD ROM drive CD ROM drive on PCG F420 page 26 Back TT Tu BERRRBREE QOUUUO0000 OOOOO00000 1 Modem jack page 44 5 Monitor connector page 50 2 1 Mouse Keyboard connector page 53 6 Y USB connectors page
48. n on installation and use EJ VAIO Notebook User Guide To select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for more information To Press Result Switch toan Fn F7 Toggles between the LCD the external display external connected to the Monitor connector or both display the LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display Only external display lt Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard E Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect a PS 2 style mouse or keyboard Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the mark facing up or Keyboard To connect both a mouse and keyboard at the same time use the optional PS 2 division connector See Using the Keyboard on page 16 for more information on using the keyboard See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the computer Do not connect or disconnect the PS 2 device keyboard or mouse when the computer is on It may cause malfunction
49. ns you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you choose the Full Restore without Format option you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support 68 VAIO Notebook User Guide To use the System Recovery CD s Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD ROM DVD ROM drive The System recovery utility boots from the DVD ROM drive It must be in the DVD ROM drive when you turn on the computer 2 Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 14 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer 4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 1 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is d
50. ny key Fn F Zooms the display size in or out when the display is set Change the to a low resolution display size Fn S Puts the system into System Idle mode a power System Idle management state To return the system to the active state press any key Some functions are not available until Windows launches 22 VAIO Notebook User Guide VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Programmable Power Keys PPK and internal timer An overview of each of these functions is provided below For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup from the Start menu go to Programs VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup Programmable Power Keys Your Sony computer comes with technology that allows you to get to your favorite applications easily The three Programmable Power Keys PPK at the top of you keyboard are shortcut buttons that can be programmed to carry out a variety of computer operations automatically If you wish you can use the VAIO Action Setup software to change the Programmable Power Keys preset functions See the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for details Internal Timer The VAIO Action Setup software allows you to set your computer s internal timer to launch certain applications automatically The timer can start applications even when the computer is in the System Hybernation Mode Some software applications take longer than othe
51. o determine the amount of time the battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook 40 VAIO Notebook User Guide To remove the second battery pack If you attach two battery packs you can remove either of them without shutting down the computer When removing one battery pack make sure that the other battery pack s indicator light is on If the indicator light of the battery pack you are removing is on right click the battery icon on the task tray and click the Switch discharge battery option 1 There is a Release lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the battery pack 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 Release lever Arrow 2 RELEASE lever Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack Reinsert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver on page 41 Using the Weight Saver EI Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty To attach the weight saver If another device is in the multipurpose bay remove the device See To remove the floppy disk drive on page 25 or To remove the second battery pack on page 40 2 Fold out the hinged arm of the weight saver and then push on the hinged arm to lock it into place Slide the weight saver in the di
52. of Read Me First for a complete list of phone numbers My DVD ROM drive tray does not open Q Make sure the computer is turned on Q Press the Eject button on the DVD ROM drive Q If the Eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object into the hole to the right of the Eject button cannot play a CD ROM Q Make sure the label of the CD ROM is facing up Q If the CD ROM requires software make sure the software is installed according to the program s instructions Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer for at least 1 hour while the computer is turned on Q Clean the CD ROM Q Check the speaker volume cannot play a DVD ROM Q Ifa region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD ROM you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD ROM drive in your notebook The region code is listed on the disc s packaging Q If you hear audio but cannot see video your computer s video resolution may be set too high For best results change the Windows Control Panel Display Settings to 800 x 600 using 256 colors Q If you see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following Make sure your DVD player s mute setting is off Check the master volume setting in the audio Mixer If you have connected speakers externally check the volume settings in your computer speakers and check the connections between your speakers and the compu
53. ordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie de ce mat riel est de 0 4 Contents Welcome sn hide 1 FeatUTES PRE Rs 1 Unpacking Your Notebook unit en 2 TE ah e 1 En A O E E ane A AET 2 Recovery CDS 2 Sotware CDS RE EE E E cn 3 OUCH Rs Re e ina te NSE E TREE Ea 3 Using Your NOTEDOOK insmeren rne ei 5 Locating Controls and ConnectorsS s esessisseseriesieserisrisrereseese 5 FEON wscssxssstecsssxscsabdssdseseaivisiastdinartibapecnsiacedstinapsdbstecns dings rinsiaradantisiaieasstest 5 MCE RE EA A A RU 6 RiB eonen EE a dae ena cae at esos 7 BACK ER E T EEE 7 BOTTOM PPE E E E E R 8 Connecting a Power SOURCE une atimeseeenennse 9 Using the ACAdapter enserra n E 9 Starting Your Compute eue nine 13 Shutting Down Your Computer viinasiuscadsiianiatcsnecwans 14 Registering Your Computer sn Nadine 15 Using The Reviens nn me 16 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key s ss 18 IMdIC
54. ound and Windows does not start contact Sony Customer Support My LCD does not display anything Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on Q Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Q The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the display The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual supplied with your display for more information My computer locks up Q Try restarting the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Shut Down and then click Restart the computer Q If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete D Ifthe previous step 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 DVD ROM CD ROM stop the DVD ROM CD ROM and restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete may result in data loss in files that are currently open 62 VAIO Notebook User Guide My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See either the printed or the online version
55. port 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 70 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 F490 128 MB of memory are already installed 128 MB x 1 For PCG F480 and PCG F420 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 memory modules For memory upgrades use only PC 100 SDRAM SO DIMM gold lead contacts Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your Sony authorized dealer or by contacting Sony at http www sony com accessories The size of yo
56. pplications key 17 attaching port replicator 46 B battery packs 5 10 charging 11 39 indicator light status 11 indicator lights 5 11 19 38 inserting 10 inserting into battery bay 10 loading 10 power status 11 rechargeable 9 removing 12 38 40 brightness adjusting 13 20 built in speakers 5 See also speakers 20 buttons Eject 26 27 left 5 right 5 Start Windows 98 14 C cables phone 5 power cord 9 cameras digital video recorder 56 canceling commands 17 Caps Lock 5 indicator light 19 CD ROM DVD ROM discs ejecting 27 inserting 26 troubleshooting 62 charge status indicator light 11 charging battery packs 11 39 choosing power source 10 coin operated telephones 44 computer lithium ion battery vi setting up 5 starting 13 troubleshooting 59 61 62 unpacking 2 connecting coin operated telephones 44 digital video recorder 56 external keyboard 45 external speakers 54 hard drives 30 microphone 55 monitor 45 50 mouse 45 79 EJ VAIO Notebook User Guide multimedia computer display 51 multiple phone lines 44 network 30 45 party phone lines 44 PBX 44 phone line 44 port replicator 45 46 power source 9 printer 49 projector 51 USB device 57 weight saver 41 connectors DC In 9 45 headphone 6 i LINK 6 infrared 34 keyboard 5 7 45 Line In 6 microphone 6 monitor 45 mouse 7 45 network 45 Printer 7 49 printer 49 Serial port 45 USB 7 45 contrast adjusting 20 correction keys 16 17 Ctrl key
57. r 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 Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery I bay on the left side of the computer Battery 2 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer 2 Hard disk Lights when data is being read from or written to the o hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on Light On Off Num Lock The number keys in the The alphanumeric character numeric keypad are active keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The letters appear in Letters appear in lower case as uppercase as you type The you type unless you hold Shift key lowers the case of down the Shift key typed letters when Caps Lock is on Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently Information moves across the Exactly how it scrolls display normally depends on the specific application It has no effect in many applications 20 VAIO Notebook User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Function Pny B 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 al F2 AR the power source status as in
58. rection of the arrow until it clicks a ar AA EEEE LEE L2 Z merae LS LLL LLG GLL Sf ELL Z LES OF LY a 3 Manually lock the weight saver s Release lever To remove the Weight Saver 1 42 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 Release lever Arrow 2 Release lever EL 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 44 Port replicator page 45 Printer page 49 External display page 50 External mouse or keyboard page 53 External speakers page 54 External microphone page 55 Digital video camera recorder page 56 Universal Serial Bus USB device page 57 Coop CG eo 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 43 VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and th
59. red equipped devices with compatible protocols such as a digital still camera or other computers To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line Using Infrared Communication Devices ES 5 Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off By default it is not enabled when your system is shipped To enable infrared use click the infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel and select the Enable infrared communication check box on the Options tab You can disable infrared communication when you are not using it to conserve battery life Use the infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel to enable and disable infrared communication Do not use the icon in the taskbar Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if the infrared device is detected If the two devices are too far apart or too close together data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other object Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports The active area of infrared transmission extends about 39 3 inches 1 meter with a radius of approximately 15 degrees lt N SED RS DT RSS LS Infrared port approximately 15 degrees Eq VAIO Notebook User Guide Using Po
60. replicator connecting 45 46 disconnecting 48 lever 48 network 45 power 19 cord 9 indicator light 5 switch 13 power saving modes 36 System Hibernation 21 37 System Idle 21 36 System Suspend 37 Video Standby 21 power sources 10 connecting 9 Print Screen key 17 printer 7 connecting 45 49 connector 49 port 49 troubleshooting 66 Printer connector 7 45 49 Programmable Power Keys PPK using 22 projector 51 R radio interference iv rechargeable battery packs 9 10 recharging battery packs 11 Recovery CD 69 registering your computer 15 removing battery packs 12 diskettes 24 floppy disk drive 25 memory module 72 replacing battery packs 38 restoring data 69 right button 5 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock 5 indicator light 19 Index 83 second battery pack 10 38 selecting display 52 LCD 52 monitor 52 power source 10 Serial connector 45 Shift key 17 Shut Down Windows dialog box 14 shutting down 14 troubleshooting 65 speakers 5 built in 5 external 54 switching 20 troubleshooting 63 volume 20 Specifications 75 Start button 14 starting computer 13 startup problems 14 switching display 20 monitor 20 System Hibernation mode 21 37 System Idle mode 21 36 System Recovery CD 67 System Suspend mode 20 37 T touchpad 5 23 64 troubleshooting 59 startup 14 59 turning on computer 13 TV interference iv U unpacking the computer 2 USB connecting 57 connector 7 45 57 mouse 57 V
61. rive The DVD ROM drive plays both DVD ROMs and CD ROMs To insert a disc Turn on the computer When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot insert a disc See Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for more information on System Suspend and System Hibernation modes 2 Press the Eject button to open the the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive The tray slides out Eject button 3 Place a DVD ROM CD ROM in the tray with the label side facing up For DVD ROMs which can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place Label side facing up Using the DVD ROM CD ROM 27 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently 3 Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your DVD ROM CD ROM drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator light turns off then press the Eject button to remove the disc When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot remove a disc See Controlling Power Management in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for more information about System Suspend and System Hibernation modes If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the computer and insert
62. rs to launch It is advisable to confirm in advance the amount of time your selected application takes to start Using the Touchpad 23 Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device called a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad p Pointer Touchpad Right button Left button Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouse Help for information on touchpad features such as clicking both buttons simultaneously adjusting touchpad speed and Easy Launcher functions To access Mouse Help click the Start button select Settings and then Control Panel Click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and click the Help button 24 VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the Floppy Disk Drive The computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the multipurpose bay To insert a disk
63. s been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures L Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna L Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver I Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 1 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with non compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and te
64. s close as possible to the unit and easily accessible To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center For DVD ROM As the laser beam used in the DVD ROM drive is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only AVERTISSEMENT L Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvir le ch ssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu a une personne qualifi e l L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you Call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada The number below is for FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCG F420 PCG F480 PCG F490 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone No 201 930 6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment ha
65. screen area to 800 by 600 pixels Set screen area to 1024 by 768 pixels F Do not show wallpaper when playing back DVD If attach a check mark performance of DYD play is upgraded The other display except monitor screen may be tough because of 256 colors ok care tie 3 Remove the check from Set to display 256 colors when playing back a DVD 4 Click OK to confirm the setting To display wallpaper while playing a DVD For PCG F480 only 1 Follow the instructions in To play DVDs in Normal Display Mode For PCG F420 PCG F480 on page 28 or 2 Follow step 1 and step 2 of To play DVDs in Normal Display Mode For PCG F420 PCG F480 on page 28 then remove the check from the check box labeled Do not show wallpaper when playing back DVD EJ VAIO Notebook User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer includes two PC card slots PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive or to connect a network The PC card slots can accommodate two Type or two Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card These slots are compatible with Card Bus Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen in the online document Customizing Your VAIO Notebook for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the
66. speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged D If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector disconnect the cable My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line on page 44 for details Q Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Q Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Q Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook modem All preinstalled programs are compatible Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support 64 VAIO Notebook User Guide My modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses V 90 technology Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise Q If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are c
67. ter Check the Windows Control Panel System Device Manager to see that the drivers are installed properly Q A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged Troubleshooting 63 When I click an application icon a message appears such as You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM drive and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Q If the diskette is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Q Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive My speakers have no sound Q If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers OU If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 and then press f or to increase the volume Q If your computer is powered by batteries check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Q If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up A Check the volume controls in Windows 98 Q If you connect external
68. ter System Hibernation mode when the battery life is low To avoid loss of data when using battery power you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode such as System Suspend or System Hibernation To remove the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Pull out the battery pack we gt lt lt SSR gt ESS gt Wess lt lt Ss 3 Close the cover of the battery bay You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System Suspend mode Starting Your Computer 13 Starting Your Computer Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover LCD lock lever Power button 2222 SEES EGZ 2 Press the power button on top of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on Power button SS RS SSIES SS 5 If you hold the power button in the On position for more than four seconds the computer turns off 3 If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To decrease the brightness press Fn F5 and then the down or left arrow key To increase the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key 14 VAIO Notebook User Guide Shutting Down Your Computer 6 To avoid potential loss of data follow these steps to shut down your computer Click the Start
69. the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1392 kbytes s The average data transfer standard is approximately 2 85X or 3823 kbytes s A DVD ROM drive reads data on a CD ROM at a variable transfer rate ranging from 10 3X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is approximately 17 15X or 2936 kbytes s or 2576 kbytes s tt Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 kbps Your modem is capable of downloading at maximum of 56 kbps using K56flex technology or V 90 Your online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed Certain restrictions apply Height measured at thickest point Thinnest height for PCG F420 is 37 9mm thinnest height for PCG F480 is 54 1mm and thinnest height for PCG F490 is 54 1mm If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD ROM you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD ROM drive in your VAIO notebook Region code indicators such as a 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVDs to indicate what type of player can play the discs Unless a 1 or ALL is labeled on your DVDs or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Specifications are subject to change without notice 78 Index A AC adapter 5 9 AC power 9 adding hardware 43 memory 71 peripherals 43 printers 49 adjusting brightness 13 20 contrast 20 Alt key 17 Application Recovery CD 69 A
70. the example elow Display power source status Using AC Charging a power battery pack Fn OX F3 Toggles the built in speaker off and on Mute On Off Pns 21 F4 Adjusts the built in speaker volume Speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then or To decrease volume press Fn F4 then dore En F5 Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then f or gt Brightness control e tr To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then or Fn O F6 Adjust the screen contrast PCG F420 only Contrast control En F7 Toggles through the LCD external display connected to Switch to the the Monitor connector and both LCD and external external monitor LCD display Only LCD gt LCD and external display A Only external display Fn only Toggles between LCD only and dual LCD TV display F8 modes Control TV out r LCD and external display L Only LCD Using the Keyboard EI Combinations Feature Function En EJ F12 Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power button to turn on power System Hibernation Fn D Turns off the LCD to save power To turn the LCD back Video standby on press a
71. ttach your computer to the port replicator for the first time the installation of the network driver starts automatically 46 VAIO Notebook User Guide To attach your computer to the port replicator To supply power to your computer while it is connected to the port replicator you can connect the AC adapter directly to the port replicator When attaching your computer to the port replicator do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack Lifting and turning the computer with an attached port replicator could cause a temporary loss of power Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripherals 2 On the bottom of the computer slide the port replicator connector cover open Port replicator connector 3 Attach the bottom of the computer to the port replicator connector until it clicks Notebook Port replicator Connecting the Port Replicator 47 4 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the pc in connector on the port replicator Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet AC adapter Power cord E Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony PCGA ACX1 adapter The power indicator light turns green Release lever Port replicator connector 5 Turn on the computer E 8 VAIO Notebook User Guide To remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off Turn off your computer and the connecte
72. ur memory may differ if you purchased a specially configured system Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install memory modules in your computer See the bulleted list below Be careful when adding memory Mistakes when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction D The procedures described below 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 telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described below Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage 71 72 VAIO Notebook User Guide a Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store t
73. wer Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has three distinct power saving modes System Idle System Suspend and System Hibernation When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 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 Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief period The hard disk and video display enter a low power state and the CPU clock and processor stop The power indicator light is tan in this mode To activate System Idle mode Press Fn S or use the PowerPanel utility To return to normal mode Press any key Using Power Saving Modes EA System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the

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