Sony PCG - FX700 manual

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Sony Notebook User Guide Read this first 1 nN Read this first Notice © 2002 Sony Corporatio n. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in pa rt, may not be reproduced, translated, or redu ced to any machin e- readable form without prior written approval. Sony Corporation pro vides no warranty with regard to [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Read this first 2 nN RealPlayer is a trademark or registered trademark of RealNetworks, inc. in the U.S. and oth er countries. Symantec Norton AntiVirus is a trademark of Symantec Corpor ation. WinDVD is a trademark or registered trademark of InterVideo Inc. All other names of systems, products and services are trademar ks [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Read this first 3 nN Safety information Owner's record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony notebook. Record the se rial number in the space provi ded here. Refer to the model and serial number if you contact V AIO-Link. Serial number: _____ ______________ _____ Model number (model [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Read this first 4 nN ❑ Speakers ❑ Magnets ❑ Magnetic bracelets. Audio/video ❑ Audio and picture distortion may occur if this e quipment is positioned in close proximity to an y equipment emitting el ectromagnetic radiation. Connectivity ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiri ng during a severe lightning storm. ?[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Read this first 5 nN Regulatory information Sony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and othe r relevant provisio ns of Europe an Directive 1999/5/EC (radio equipment and telec ommunications terminal equipm ent Directive). This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 5502[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Read this first 6 nN Disposing of lithium ion batteries Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batte ries. Dispose of promptly and properly. Danger of explosion if batter y is incorrectly replaced. Rep lace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batte ries according to the [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Wel c om e 7 nN We l c om e Congratulations on purch asing a Sony VAIO notebook. Sony has combined leadin g-edge technology in audio, video, computing and communications to pr ovide you w ith state-of-th e-art personal comp uting. Here are just s ome of the feat ures your VAIO notebook has to offer. ❑ Exceptional performa[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Wel c om e 8 nN Documentation pack Your documentation pack contains printed in formation as well as online user guides on your computer's hard drive and on the application CD-ROM. Printed documentation ❑ A Getting Started brochure, wh ere you will find a brief descrip tion of the items in your box, some specification[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Wel c om e 9 nN 2 Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the Sony applications. ❑ About the Software is a short desc ription of the features of the software pre-installed on your system . ❑ Using Video softwar e explains how to use Sony video so ftware: DVgate, MovieShaker and Smart Cap[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Wel c om e 10 nN Y our notebook and its accessories The following hardware items are in the box: If you find an extra phone plu g in the box, see Using the correct phone plug (page 58) . 1 main unit 6 weight saver 2 product recovery CD-ROMs 7 video cable 3 documentation pack 8 phone cable 4 AC adapter 9 power cord 5 recharg[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Wel c om e 11 nN Ergonomic considerations You will be using your notebook as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to take a ccount of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Positioning your computer – Place the computer dire[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Wel c om e 12 nN ❑ Furniture and posture – Sit in a cha ir with good back suppor t. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor . A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a rela xed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far back wards. ❑ Viewing angle of the computer’ s[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 13 nN Using your notebook This section describes how to start using your computer an d how to use your computer’s internal and external devices. ❑ Locating controls and co nnectors (page 14) ❑ Connecting a power source (page 19) ❑ Startin g your note book (page 27) ❑ Shutting down your notebook[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 14 nN Locating controls and connectors Right * on PCG-FX701 ** on PCG-FX702 and PCG-FX705 1 power button (page 27) 2 DVD-ROM drive* o r CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive** (page 35) 3 multi-purpose bay (page 20) (page 41)[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 15 nN Left 1 TV Out connector (page 69) 4 i.LINK™ connector (page 76) 2 microphone c onnector (page 72) 5 PC Card slots (page 45) 3 headphone connector (page 71) 6 battery bay (page 20)[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 16 nN Front 1 LCD screen (page 33) 2 speakers (page 71) 3 keyboard (page 29) 4 touchpad (page 34) 5 left/right buttons (page 34) 6 power indicators (page 32) 7 battery 1 and 2 indicators (page 32) 8 hard disk drive indicators (page 32) 9 Num Lock indicators (page 32) 10 Caps Lock indicators (page 32) 11 [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 17 nN Back ✍ T here is a ventilation s lot located near the seco nd USB connector . Do not cov er the ventila tion slot when the compu ter is on. 1 p h o ne li n e jack (pa g e 57) 5 m onitor (VGA) connector (page 66) 2U S B p o r t (page 73) 6 Ethernet connector (page 78) 3 serial connector / 7 USB po[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 18 nN Bottom 1 release lever (page 41) 2 tilt stands (page 11)[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 19 nN Connecting a power source You can use either an AC adapter or a rech argeable battery pack as a po wer source. Using the AC adapter To use the AC adapter, proce ed as follows: 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (1) into the DC In connector (2) on the computer . 2 Plug one end of the power [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 20 nN Using the battery pack You can use one or two batteries as a source of power. You can in sert the second battery pack into the multi- purpose bay on the r ight side of the computer. Additio n al battery p acks are availa ble as a separate option. The battery pack supplied with your computer is not [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 21 nN Chargi ng the batter y pack To charge the battery pack, proceed as follow s: 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer . 2 Insert the bat tery p ack. The computer automatically charges the battery (1) (the battery indicato r (2) light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges) . When [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 22 nN T he battery pack supplied with your co mputer is a lithium ion ba ttery and can be recharged any time. Charging a partially disch arged battery do es not affect battery life. T he battery i ndicator light is on while you use th e battery pack as a power source . When the batter y life is nearly de[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 23 nN Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack, proceed as follows: 1 T urn off the comput er . 2 Open the cover of the battery bay . 3 Pull out the battery pack. 4 Close the cover of the battery bay . ✍ Y ou may lose data if you remove the batte ry pack while the computer is on and not co [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 24 nN Using the second battery pack You can purchase a second recharg eable battery pack. Wi th two batte ry packs, you can extend the time you use your computer with battery power. Whe n using two battery packs, the battery pack you insert first, charges first. The battery pa ck you in sert second, char[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 25 nN Charging the second bat tery pack To charge the second battery pack, proceed as follows: Keep the battery p ack (1/3) in the compute r while it is connected to AC power. The battery indicator stops flashi ng when the battery is 85% full.[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 26 nN Removing the second battery pa ck To remove the second battery pack, proceed as follows: 1 Slide the eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver in the direction of arrow 1. 2 Slide the release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2. 3 Remove the weight saver . 4 Pull out[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 27 nN Starting your notebook To start your computer, proceed as follows: 1 Slide the LCD lock lever (1) in the dire ction of the arrow , and lift the cover . 2 Press the power button (2) o f the computer un ti l the green power indicator (3) light turns on. 3 If nece ssary , a djust the brig htness on th[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 28 nN Shutting down your notebook It is important that you shut down your computer proper l y so you do not lose unsaved data. To shut down your computer, proceed as fo llows: 1 Click the Start button on the Wi ndows ® taskbar . 2 Click T ur n Off Computer . The T urn off computer di alog box ap pears. [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 29 nN Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer’s, but has additional keys that perform specific notebook-related tasks. 11 12[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 30 nN Keys Descriptions Escape key (1) The <Esc> (Escape) key is used to cancel com mands. Function keys (2) The twelve function keys along the top of the keybo ard are used to perform designated tasks. For example, in many applications, <F1> is the Help key . The tasks associated with each f[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 31 nN Combinations and functi ons with the Windows ® key Combinations Fu nctions + F1 Displays the Windows ® Help and Support Center . + T ab Switches the selected button on the taskbar . + E Displays My Computer . + F Displays the Search Results window to find a file or folder . This is equivalen t to[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 32 nN Indicators Indicator Functions Power Power on : lights green. Standby mode: flashes umb er . Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of the computer . Battery 2 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the right side of th[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 33 nN Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key ✍ * T his func tion can only be used by the first user to log on . It will no t work if you hav e switched to another user account. Some functions a re not av ailable until Windows ® is launched. Combinations/ Feature Functions <Fn> + (F3)[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 34 nN Using the touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor- pointing device, your touc hpad (1). You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touchpad. Action Description point Slide one finger on the touchp ad to place the pointer ( 2) on an item or o bject. click Pre[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 35 nN Using the CD-RW/DVD-RO M or DVD-ROM drive Depending on your model, your computer is equip ped with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. To insert a di sc, proceed as follows: 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Press the eject button (1 ) to open the drive. The tray slides out. 3 Place a disc in the m[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 36 nN ✍ When the computer is in Standby or Hibern ate mode , you cannot insert or remove a disc . Be su r e to s ea t th e d i s c f i rm l y o v er t he disc drive h ub fingers . If you do not seat the disc firmly , you could damage yo ur disc drive and you may not be able to open th e tray . When you[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 37 nN ❑ T o make a CD-R’ s data readable on a CD-ROM drive, you need to close the sess ion when you eject it. T o complete this process, follow the in structions included with your s oftware. ❑ Only use circular dis cs. Do not use discs with an y other shape (star , hea rt, card, etc.), as this may[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 38 nN ❑ Do not use resident disc utilities or resident utilities to speed up the access of discs, because they may cause the system to become unstable. ❑ Make sure that the s creensaver is deactivated. ❑ Region codes indicators are labelled on th e DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 39 nN Using the weight saver The weight saver protect s the multi-purpose bay when it is empty. To attach the weight sa ver, proceed as follows: 1 If another device is in the multi-pur pose bay , remove the device (see (page 41) ). 2 Pull out the guide (1) of the weight save r and slide the weight saver [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 40 nN To remove the weight saver, proceed as follows: 1 Slide the eject lever of the weight saver in the direction of arrow 1. 2 Slide the release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2.[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 41 nN Using the floppy disk drive Your computer is equip ped with a floppy disk drive which can b e removed. When you are not using it, you can replace it with the bundle d weight saver. Removing the floppy disk drive To remove the floppy disk drive, proceed as follows: 1 T urn off the comput er . 2 Slid[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 42 nN Inserting the floppy disk drive To insert the floppy disk drive, proceed as follows: 1 T urn off the comput er . 2 If the weight saver is in the multipurpose bay (1), remove the device. 3 Insert the floppy disk drive (2) into the multip urpose bay with the metallic part up. 4 Continue pushing the d[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 43 nN Inserting a floppy disk To insert a floppy disk, procee d as follows: 1 Hold the disk (1) with the label side facing up. 2 Gently push the disk into the floppy di sk drive (2) until it clicks into place.[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 44 nN Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk, proceed as follows: 1 Wait until the LED indicator (1) turns off. 2 Press the eject button (2) to remove the floppy disk. ✍ Do not press the eject button when the LE D indicato r is turned on. Otherwise , data may be lost.[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 45 nN Using PC Cards This computer has a PC Card slot that supports Type II and T ype III PC Cards. PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices. You do not need to shut down your computer when in serting a PC Card. Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card, proceed as follows: 1 Insert the PC C[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 46 nN Use the lower slot for Type III PC Ca rds. Some PC Cards may require y ou to disable idle devices when using the P C Card. Mak e sure you use the most recent software dr iver provided by the PC Card manufacturer . If an “!” mark appe ars in the Device Manager dialog box, remove the softw are dr[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 47 nN Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC card while your computer is on. If it is not removed correctly, your system may not work properly. If you want to remove a PC Card when your computer is off, skip step s 1 to 6. To remove a PC Card, proceed as follows: 1 Double-click the Sa[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 48 nN Using the Memory Stick™ Your VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick™. The Memory Stick™ is a compact , portable, and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharin g digital data with compatible products. Because it is remova ble, it can be used for external dat[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 49 nN The main advantag es of the Memory Stick™ are its: ❑ Compactness: with dimensions of just 21.5 mm (W) x 2.8 mm (H) x 50 mm (D), compatible products can also be small, lightweight a nd attr active in their design. ❑ Capacity: Its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk. ❑ Security: i[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 50 nN Generic Memory Stick™ The original Memory Stick™, bl ue in colour, can be used to record image data taken with digital still cameras, etc. or data from the PC. With it, you can recor d, play ba ck and transfer various kinds of data at any given time. Because it is eas y to remove and transport [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 51 nN MagicGate Memory Stick™ The MagicGate Memory Stick™, white in colour, records PC and image data just like its blue count erpart; the difference is it uses the MagicGate copyright protection tec hnology. With this t ype of Mem ory Stick™ , also called the MG Memory Stick™, you can enjoy the [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 52 nN ✍ MagicGate is a copyright protection technolo gy th at complie s with the s tandard s set by SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative, a n organization working to draw up industry standard specifica tions in order to protect copyrights of digit al music). Th e logo indicates the co pyright protec t[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 53 nN Association of America (RIAA) took the initiative to or ganize a forum called Secure Music Digital Initiative (SDMI) to study technology for protecting copy rights during the electronic distribution of music. Sony offers the MagicGate Memory Stick™ and Memo ry Stick™ Walkman with a copyright pr[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 54 nN ❑ Sony mobile phones ❑ Digital printers ❑ AIBO the Sony Entertainment Robot To find out more about the products available in your country, go to : http://www .so nystyle-euro pe.com[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 55 nN Inserting a Memory Stick™ To insert a Memory Stick™, proceed as follows: 1 Once you have stored your data from your digital de vice, insert the M emory Stick™ (1) into the optional PC Card adapter (2). 2 Push the release button. The release button pops out. 3 Push the release button once agai[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 56 nN Removing a Memory Stick™ To remove a Memory Stick ™, proceed as follows: 1 Double-click the Safe ly Remove Hardwar e ic on in the taskbar . The Safely Remove Ha rdware dialo g box appears. 2 Select the hardware devi ce you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop . 4 In the Stop a Hardwa re device dialog b[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 57 nN Using the modem Your notebook is equippe d with an internal modem. You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet, to register your computer and software online, and to contac t VAIO-Link. To connect a phone line, proc eed as follows: Plug one end of th e pho[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 58 nN Using the correct phone plug If there are two phone plugs in the box, make sure you use the correct one for the country you are in, as follo ws: UK: The connector can be identified by its cuboid shape and flat pins. Netherlands: The connector can be identified by its protrud ing pins.[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 59 nN Using power saving modes When you use a battery as the source of powe r for your computer, you can take advantage of power management setting s to conserve battery life. In addition to the norma l operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, you r comp uter has two distinct power [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Using your notebook 60 nN Using Hibernate mode The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and pow er is turned off. The power in dicator light is off in this mode. To activate Hibernate mode, proceed as follows: 1 Go to Start and click T urn Off Computer . 2 Hold down the <Shift> key and press Hibernate . To re[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 61 nN Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by connec ting or using any of these peripherals. Before you connect peripherals, turn of f the computer and all periphera ls. Connect the power cord only after conn ecting all cables. Turn on the computer only after[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 62 nN Connecting a port replicator Your notebook supports the us e of an optional port replicator. At taching a port replicator enables you to connect additional periphera ls to your computer, such as a printer or an external display. ✍ T he port replicator ca n be powered only with the A C a[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 63 nN Attaching your computer to the port replicator To attach your computer to the port re plicator, proceed as follows: 1 T urn off the comput er and disconnect all periphera ls. 2 On the bottom of the computer , lift the por t replicator port cover . 3 Attach the bottom of the computer to th[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 64 nN 5 Plug the power cord (4) into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. The power indicator light turns green. 6 T urn on the computer . ✍ When you use the port replicato r for the first time , the installation o f the network drivers sta rts automatical ly . When attaching your computer to the[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 65 nN Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port re plicator, proceed as follows: 1 T urn off the comput er and the connected peripherals. 2 Pull the levers on each side of the port replicator (1 ) to disconnect the computer from the port repl[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 66 nN Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use your computer with the following d evices: ❑ Computer display (monitor) ; ❑ Multimedia computer display; ❑ TV ; ❑ Projector . ✍ T urn off your computer and the periphera[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 67 nN Connecting a computer display To connect a computer display, proceed as follows: 1 Plug the display cable (1) in the monitor (VGA) connec tor (2) on the computer . 2 If necessary , plug one end of the display’ s power cord (3) into the display , and the other end into an AC outlet.[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 68 nN Connecting a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook to a multimedia computer displa y that includes built-in speakers a nd a microphone. To connect a multimedia computer display, proceed as follows: 1 Plug the display cable (1) into the monitor conne ctor (2) on the comp[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 69 nN Connecting a TV To connect a TV, proceed as follows: 1 Plug one end of the audio/video cable (1) into the TV Out connector (2) (yellow) and the other end into the TV . 2 Plug one end of the sound cable (3) into the headphone connector (4) a nd the other end into the TV . 3 Plug the power [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 70 nN Connecting a projector You can use a pr ojector as an external di splay, such as the Sony LCD Projector. To connect a projector, proceed as follows: 1 Plug the RGB signal cable (1) into the monito r connector (2) identified by the symbol. 2 Plug the audio cable (3) (not supplied) into the[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 71 nN Connecting external speakers You can enhance th e sound quality of your computer by con n ecting external sp eakers. To connect external speakers, procee d as follows: 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) into the head phone connector (2). 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable into the extern[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 72 nN Connecting an external microphone Your VAIO notebook does not contain an internal microphone. If you need to use a sound input device, for example to chat on the Internet, you need to plug in an extern al microphone. To connect an external microphone, proce ed as follows: Plug the microph[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 73 nN Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) mouse You can connect a USB device (e.g. mouse, floppy disk drive, keyboard, printer, …) to your computer. Before connecting or disconnecting a USB peripheral, you do not need to shut down the computer. You may need to install sof tware (device dr[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 74 nN Connecting a printer You can connect a Windows ® -compatible printer to your computer to print documents. Connecting a printer using the USB connector You can connect a USB printer compa tible with your version of Windows ® t o your computer. To connect a printer using the USB connector[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 75 nN Connecting a printer using the printer connector To connect a printer using the printer con nector, proceed as follows: 1 Plug the printer cable (1) supplied wit h the printe r into the printer con nector (2) identified by the symbol. 2 Plug the printer power cord (3) into an AC outlet.[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 76 nN Connecting an i.LINK™ device Your computer inclu des an i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) connector , which you can use t o connect to an i.LINK™ device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO notebooks in order to copy, delete or edit files. The i.LINK™ connector of your [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 77 nN Connecting a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder, proceed as follows: 1 Plug one end of the optional i.LINK™ cable (1) into the i.LINK™ connector (2) of the computer and the other end into the DV Out connector (3) on the digital vide o camera recor[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Connecting peripheral devices 78 nN Connecting to a network (LAN) You can connect you r computer to 10BASE-T/100BASE-T X-type networks via a n Ethernet network cable. For the detailed sett ings and devices needed to con nect to the network, consult your Network Administrator. ✍ F or more information about c onnecting your[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Getting help 79 nN Getting help This section describes how to get help and support fr om Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for your computer. Sony support options Sony provides several support options for your computer. Printed documentation suppl ied with your notebook ❑ A Getting Started brochure, where you can fin [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Getting help 80 nN ❑ Glossary refers to terms used in this manual. 2 Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the Sony applications. ❑ About the Software is a short desc ription of the features of the software pre-installed on your system . ❑ Using Video softwar e explains how to use So[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Getting help 81 nN Other sources of information ❑ The online help files that accompany your pr e-installed software contain instructions on using the softw are. ❑ V AIO-Link website : if you have any problem with your computer , you can access the V AIO-Link website. Go to: http://www .vaio-link.com ❑ V A IO-Link Resp[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Getting help 82 nN T roubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems yo u m ight encounter when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions. Please tr y these suggestions bef ore contacting VAIO-Link. ❑ About the computer and software (page 8 2) ❑ About the display (page 85) ❑ About CDs[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Getting help 83 nN ❑ If you are using an external display , check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check that you have switched to the external display and that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly . ❑ Moisture condensation may have occu rred. Do not use the computer for at le[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Getting help 84 nN 12 Press the arrow keys to select Ex it (save changes) and then press <Enter> . The Save configuration changes and exit now? message ap pears. 13 Make sure that Ye s is selected and then press <Enter> . My computer does not shut down It is recommended that you shut down your computer using the[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Getting help 85 nN My software program lock s up or crashes Make sure the software is compatible with your eq uipment and operating system and/or try re-installing the software. If it still does not work, contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical suppor t. My touchpad interprets a single tap as a d[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Getting help 86 nN The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external dis play to adjust the image. About CDs and floppy disks My CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive tray does not o pen ❑ Make sure the computer is turned on. ❑ Press the eject b utton on th e drive. ❑[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Getting help 87 nN ❑ Change the resolutio n under C ontrol Panel - Display to a lower resolution. ❑ If you see video but cannot hear sound, check all of the following : ❑ Make sure the mute setting is of f on your DVD player . ❑ Check the Master V olume settings of the Sounds and Audio Device Pr operties . If you ha[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Getting help 88 nN When I double-click an ap plication icon a messag e such as Y ou must insert the application CD into your CD-ROM drive appears and the s oftware does not start. ❑ Some titles require specific files that are locate d on the application CD-ROM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑ Make [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Getting help 89 nN The disc tray ejec ts even when it has been locked into place ❑ Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up. ❑ Clean the disc and the CD-ROM drive lens . ❑ The disc may be scratch ed. Place anothe r disc to see if that is the reason. ❑ There may be condensation in the dr ive. Remo[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Getting help 90 nN About the modem My internal modem does not work ❑ Check that the phone line is plugged into your compu ter . ❑ Check that the phone line is working. Y ou can ch eck the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial to ne. ❑ Check that the phone number the progra m is dialing is corr[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Getting help 91 nN ❑ If you are having a problem connecting with your Inte rnet Service Provider , check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems. ❑ If you have a second phone line available, try con necting the modem to that line. About peripherals I cannot establish an i.LINK™ connection betwe e n two V A[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Getting help 92 nN I cannot print ❑ Check that the printer cables are corr ectly connected. ❑ Check that your printer is corr ectly configured and that you have up-to-da te drivers. If needed, contact your dealer . ❑ The default setting for the printer por t mode is co rrect for most printers. If you cannot print, try[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Getting help 93 nN About digital video captures and DVgate While I am recording images to a digital video de vice using DVgate, my sy stem displays the message Recording to DV device failed. Che ck the power a nd cable connections to the DV device and try the operation again ... ❑ Close all open applications and restart y[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Precau tions 94 nN Precautions This section describes safety guide lines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage . Your notebook and memory mod ules use high precision components and elec tronic connectors technology. To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandlin g, it is recommen[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Precau tions 95 nN Changing the memory In the future you may want to change memory modu les in order to expand the functionality of your computer. You can increase the memory by installing optional memo ry modules. Be careful when changing memory. Mistakes on insta llation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunc[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Precau tions 96 nN ! Do not place the memory mo dule in places subject to: - Heat source s such as r adiators or air ducts , - Direct sunlight, - Excessive d ust, - Mechanical vi bration or shock, - Strong magnet s or speakers that are not magnetic ally shielded, - Ambient temper ature of more than +35°C or less than +5°C[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Precau tions 97 nN Installing a memory module To install a memory module, proceed as follows: 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer a nd remove the battery packs. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 T urn your computer upside down. 5 Open the cover on the bo ttom by unscr[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Precau tions 98 nN Other precautions On handling the hard disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a shor t time. On the other hand, it may be easily damaged by mechanical vibration , shock or dust. Although the hard disk has the safety device in itself to prevent losing data due to mechanic[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Precau tions 99 nN ❑ The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ The LCD is manufactured using high-prec ision technolo gy . Y ou may , however , see tiny black points and/ or bright points (red, blue, or gr een) that continuously appear on the LCD. This is a nor m al [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Precau tions 100 nN ❑ Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts, ❑ Direct sunlight, ❑ Excessive dust, ❑ Moisture or rain, ❑ Mechanical vibration or shock, ❑ Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded, ❑ Ambient temperature of more than 35ºC or less than 10ºC, ❑ High humidity . ❑ Do [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Precau tions 101 nN On handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away fr om magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and othe r heat sources. On handling CDs ❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. ❑ Do not drop or bend the d[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Precau tions 102 nN ❑ Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat. ❑ Keep the battery pack dry . ❑ Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack. ❑ Do not expose the battery pack to any mecha nical shock. ❑ If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the battery pack from [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Precau tions 103 nN ❑ Extremely high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun, ❑ Direct sunlight, ❑ High humidity or near corrosive substances. ❑ Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick™.[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Glossary 104 nN Glossary This section refers to terms used in this manual and elsewhere in the VAIO world. These terms and definitions have been comp iled to provide you with a better underst anding of your VAIO computer. T erm Definition <F1> key The <F1> key gives you access to the online help of most software[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Glossary 105 nN CD-ROM Abbreviation for Compact Disc Read-Only Memory . A high-capacity optical disc, usually 650 MB in size, capable of being read from but not written to. CD-RW Short for Compact Disc-ReWriteable . Compact Disc that can be us ed to write or rewrite data to it. A CD-RW can be written to several tim es, a CD[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Glossary 106 nN i.LINK™ i.LINK™ is Sony’ s version of the IEE E 1394 standard for high-speed digital serial interface. The standard is regarded in the audio/video an d IT industries as the most suitable interface for connect ing compute rs and digital audio/video devices (such as digit a l cameras e tc.). ISP An ISP ([...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Glossary 107 nN maximum RAM The maximum amount of RAM that yo ur computer can contain. Onc e this amount is reached, you can no longe r add additional R AM to your computer . Motherboar d The motherboard is the main circuit board insid e your computer . It holds the C PU, the BIOS, the memory and so on. MPEG MPEG or Moving [...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Glossary 108 nN PCMCIA PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memo ry C ard International Association) is the n ame of the group that produced the specification for the credit card-sized plug-in bo ards for laptop computers. The cards used to be called PC MCIA cards, but as this was rather unpronounceable, these cards are n ow termed PC[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Glossary 109 nN Resolu tion The degree of sharpness and clarity of an image. Resolution is expressed in pixels. Frequent computer screen resolutions are 640 x 480 pixels (VGA resolution; appropriate for a 14-inch screen), 800 x 600 (appropriate for a 15-inch screen), 1,024 by 768 (appropriate for a 17-inch screen), and 1,28[...]

Sony Notebook User Guide Glossary 110 nN VA I O Sh ort for Video Audio Integrated Operation. Br and name covering Sony 's PC products, peripherals, accessories and software. VAIO-branded items are all designed to make the best use of Sony's Audio-Video (AV) and Information T echnolog y (IT) skills. WAN WAN (Wide Area Network) is a compute[...]