Sony PCG-Z1 series manual

N Har dwar e Guide PCG-TR series PCG-Z1 series PCG-V505 series[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Read this first 1 nN Read this first Notice © 2003 Sony Corporatio n. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or redu ced to any machine-readable form without prior written appro val. Sony Corporation pro vides no warranty with regard to this m a[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Read this first 2 nN E NERGY S TA R As an E NERGY S TAR Partner , Sony has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR guidelines for energy efficiency . The International E NERGY S TAR Office Equipment Program is an international progra m that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and their office equipmen[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Read this first 3 nN Safety Information General ❑ Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not co vered by the guarantee. ❑ T o avoid electrical shock , do not open t he cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified pe rsonnel only . ❑ T o prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your V AIO computer [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Read this first 4 nN Connectivity ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiri ng during a severe lightning storm. ❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless th e jack is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ T ake care when installing or modifying telephone lines. ❑ Use your computer only with the supplied A[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de 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). Declaration of Conformity The European Union is targeting the[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Read this first 6 nN Depending on the country, usage of th e Wireless LAN functionality may be restricted. For coun try-specific details, please refer to the Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet. The Wireless LAN PC functionality which is incorporated into this unit has pa ssed Wi-Fi certification, and complies with the interoperabil[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Read this first 7 nN Disposing of lithium ion batteries ❑ Do not handle damaged or leaking lithiu m ion batteries. Dispose of promptly and properly at end-of-l ife. ❑ Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replac ed. Replace o nly with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer . Disc ard used batt[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Wel c om e 8 nN We l c om e Congratulations on purch asing a Sony VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing and communications to pr ovide you w ith state-of-th e -art personal computing. Here are the main fe atures you can enjoy: ❑ Exceptional performance . ❑ Portability - The rechar[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Wel c om e 9 nN Documentation pack Your Documentation Pack contain s printed information and user guides to read on your computer. Online documentation You can read the online Hardware and Software Guides on your computer by double-clicking the My Documentation icon on your desktop. Printed documentation ❑ A Getting Started bro[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Wel c om e 10 nN Further sources 1 Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting. 2 Go to http://www .club-vaio.com to find online tutorials about your favourite V AIO software.[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Wel c om e 11 nN Ergonomic considerations You will be using your computer as a port able device in a variety of environments. Whenever possib le, you should attempt to take a ccount of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of your computer – Place the computer directly[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Wel c om e 12 nN ❑ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display . Use indirect lighting to av oid bright spots on the display . Y ou can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper light ing adds to your comfort and work ef fectiveness. ?[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 13 nN Using your V AIO computer Once you have read and followed the in formation in the printed Getting Started guide and Specificat ions sheet, you can start us ing your computer safely and confidently. Read on to g e t the most out of using your VAIO computer ❑ Connecting a power source (page 14) ?[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 14 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[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 15 nN Using the battery pack You can use a battery pack as a source of po wer. The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of p urchase. Inserting the battery pack (PCG-Z1, PCG-V505 series) To insert the battery pack , proceed as follows: 1 Move the lock lever (1) on th[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 16 nN Inserting the battery pack (PCG-TR ser ies) T o insert the battery , proceed as follows: 1 Insert the tabs (1) on the battery into the notches (2) and push the bat tery down into the compartment until it clicks into place. 2 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 17 nN ✍ When the battery is running out of power , both the battery and power indicato rs blink. K eep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power . T h e battery pack continues to charge while yo u are using the computer . If the battery leve l falls below 10%, you sho[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 18 nN Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack, proceed as follows: 1 T urn off the comput er and close the cover . 2 Slide the lock lever (1) to the Unlock position. 3 Slide and hold the release lever (2 ) as indicate d and slide th e battery away from the computer . PCG-Z1, PCG-V505 series[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 19 nN ✍ Y ou can remo ve the battery pack without turn ing off the comput er if it is connected to the mains voltage (AC adapter ). Close the cover before y ou remove the battery pack. Y ou may lose data if you remove the batte ry pack while the computer is on and not co nnected to the AC adapter or i[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 20 nN Setting up your computer with Sony Notebook Setup The S ony Notebook Setup utility allows you to consult system in formation, specify preferences for system behaviour, and set up pa ssword protection for your VAIO computer. To use Sony Notebook Setup, proceed as follows: 1 Click the Start button o[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 21 nN 4 Once finished, click OK . The item has been changed. ✍ F or more information about each o ption, click He lp on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to displa y the help file . If you open Sony Notebook Setup as a limited u ser , then only the About This Computer tab wi ll be visible .[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 22 nN Shutting down your computer safely 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 T urn off any peripherals connected to your computer . 2 Click the Start button. 3 Click T urn Off Computer . The T urn[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 23 nN Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer’s, but has additional keys that perform specific notebook-related tasks. For more information on the standard keys, please go to the Windows Help and Support Center . The VAIO-Link websit e ( www.vaio-link.com ) also contains[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 24 nN ! * This function can only be used by the fi rst user to log on. It will not work if yo u have switched to another user account. If an other user wants to display on an ext ernal monitor or TV , use the monitor properties to switch to an external monitor or TV . ✍ Some functions are not availabl[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 25 nN Indicators ∗ Depending on your m odel. Read the printed Sp ecificatio ns document for more information. Indicator Functions Power Power on : lights green. Standby mode: flashes umber . Battery Indicates the status of the battery . Wireless LAN Turns on when the Wireless LAN is acti vated. Turns [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 26 nN Light On Off Hard disk Data is read from or written to the hard drive. The hard driv e is not bein g accessed. Num Lock T urns on wh en the number keys in the n umeric keypad are active. T urns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active. Caps Lock T urns on when the let[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 27 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. Using the volume buttons and the Magnify button Your computer is provided with spe cial buttons to help you using t[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 28 nN ❑ Magnify button (Zoom) Y ou can change the image resolution in al l applications , except in those that use the MOTION EYE Camera or the DVD player . ✍ When an external display is connec ted to your computer , the Magnify button is disabl ed. T he default resolution of your computer's LC[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 29 nN Using the disc drive Y our computer is equipped with a disc drive. See the Specifications sheet for details on your model. 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 middle of t he tra[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 30 nN ❑ Never touch the sur face of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors. ❑ Do not put your V AIO computer into a power saving mode while using the pre-installed soft ware and while using the CD burning software. ❑ Never put stickers on discs. This will[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 31 nN T roubleshooting opti cal disc drives I cannot switch from LCD display to TV and vice versa If a DVD disc is inserted in the optical drive, re move the disc. My disc drive tra y does not ope n ❑ Make sure the computer is turned on and press the eject button on the drive. ❑ Click Start , and se[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 32 nN I cannot play a DVD ❑ If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player , it could be that the DVD you a re trying to play is incompatible with the DVD dri ve on your computer . The region code is listed on the packaging o f the disc. ❑ Change the resolutio n under Control Pan[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 33 nN I cannot play a DVD w hen using two screens ❑ When you use two screens at the same time (LCD an d TV / LCD and CRT), the followin g errors will occur: ❑ You will see a Hardware Overlay error message if you attempt to launch Click to DVD. ❑ You cannot play a DVD with Windows Media Player ve r[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 34 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 disc drive lens with an ap propriate clean er . ❑ The disc may be scratch ed. Place anothe r disc to see if that is the reason. ❑ There may[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 35 nN Using PC Cards Your comput er incl udes one or two PC Card slots (dependi ng on your model). P C Card s allow you to connec t portable external de vices. Please see your printed Specificati ons sheet to se e if your computer has one or two PC Card slots. You do not need to shut down your computer [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 36 nN If an “!” mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box, remove the softw are driver and then reins tall it. Y ou do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. It may damage the connec to r pins [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 37 nN 6 Click OK . 7 Click Clo se . 8 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pop s out. 9 Push the PC Card release button a second time so that the PC Card pops out. 10 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out of the slot. 11 If the PC Card release button is still out, pus h it b[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 38 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 a nd sharing digital data with compat ible products, such as digital cameras, mob i le phones and CLIE handheld devi c[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 39 nN Write-protecting a Memory Stick Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure pr evention switch to protect valuable da ta from accidental erasure or overwriting. Move the tab to the right or left* to set or releas e write-protection. When the erasure pre v ention switch is off, data can be saved on [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 40 nN 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place . The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in yo ur My Computer window as a local drive, under the appropriate lette r (depending on the configuration of your computer). ! Hold the Memory Stick w[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 41 nN Using the modem Your computer is equipped with an internal modem. You need to co nnect to a phone line to take advantage of on line services and the Internet, as well as to register your computer and softwa re online, and to contact VAIO-Link. To connect a phone line, proc eed as follows: 1 Plug o[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 42 nN ❑ In the Phone and Modem Options dialog b ox ( Control Panel / Phone and Modem Options ), check that your modem is listed in the Modems tab, and that the location information is correct on the Dialing Rules tab. If you do not see the Phone and Modem Options icon, click Switch to Classic V iew on[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 43 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.[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 44 nN Using the Bluetooth functionali ty Y our notebook is e quipped with Blu e tooth*. The Bluetooth wireless technology enables you to establish wireless communication between your notebook and other Bluetooth devices such as a notebook , a mobile phone or a modem station without any cable within a 10[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 45 nN authentication) should be determined for both devices to be re gistered. Once a device is registered, there is no need t o reenter th e Passkey . You can change you r settings in order not to be discov ered by other Blue tooth devices or you can set a limit. For more information, see the BlueSpace[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 46 nN 5 Click the Service Di scovery button to f ind the services available for the s e lected device. Sometimes when using a remote device, the confirmation for the authentication dialog box is displayed. 6 Click Ye s and the Bluetooth Connection Wizard appears. 7 Click Next to continue. 8 Enter the sa[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 47 nN Communicating with another Bluetooth device using the connection navigation With the BlueSpace NE connection navigation, you can easily esta blish a Bluetooth conne ction and transfer data, such as files or pictures , to another Bluetooth device*. To use the BlueSpace NE connect ion navigation, pr[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 48 nN T roubleshooting Bluetooth I cannot use the Bluetooth functio n ❑ If the Bluetooth LED is off, turn on the Bluetooth switch. ❑ Y ou cannot use the Bluetooth function wh en the computer is in a power sa ving mode. Return to normal mode, then turn on the Bluetooth sw itch located on the front of[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 49 nN I cannot communicate with the other device although the distance be tween both devices is within 10 metres ❑ The data transfer distance can be shorter than 10 metres dependin g on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality , on the operati ng system or the softwar e used. [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 50 nN Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Thanks to Sony’s Wirele ss LAN (WLA N), all your digi tal devices with built- in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each ot her through a powerful n e twork. A WLAN is a network in which a mobile user can connect to a local area network (LAN) through a wireless [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 51 nN Communicating without A ccess Point (ad-hoc)* An ad-hoc network is a network in which a local netw o rk is created only by the wireless d evice s themselves, with no other central controller or Access Point . Each device communicates directly with othe r devices in the network. You can set up an a[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 52 nN 5 Click the Add… button. The Wir eless Network Properties dialog box appears. 6 Enter a Network name (SSID)* . Y ou can choose a 6-digit name. 7 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop-down box. 8 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop-down box. 9 Deselect the The key is provided for [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 53 nN ** ASCII : The basis of character sets used in almost all present-day computers. ASCII is a code for representing English characters as numbers, with each letter assigned a nu mber from 0 to 127. Hexadecimal : A number representation us ing the digits 0-9, with their usual meaning, plus the letter[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 54 nN 10 Fill in the Network key **. The network key should be 5 or 13 ascii characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters long. Y ou can choose whatever you want***. 11 Click OK . Yo u r Network name appears in the Preferr ed networks . 12 Click Advanced . The Advanced dialog box appe ars. 13 Select th[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 55 nN Communicating with an Acce ss Point (infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point, fo r example the Sony PCWA-A320 Acce ss Point . The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 56 nN 5 Ty p e t h e Network Key . If you are using th e Sony Access Point PCW A-A320 , by default, you do not need to enter any encryption key (WEP/WP A). T o be able to communicate, you must select the box Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secur e . 6 Click Co[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 57 nN 7 Click Connect. The connection is established. ∗ For more information on the access point, please refer to its manual. ✍ In F rance , only certain chann els are legally allowed when usi n g WLAN outdoors . F or more information, see t h e Wireless LAN Reg ulations leafle t. Wireless LAN chann[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 58 nN T roubleshooting Wireless LAN I cannot use the Wireless LAN function ❑ Check if the Wireless switch is turned on. The Wireless LAN Access Point and y our computer can not communicate ❑ Check if the Wireless LAN switch is turned on. ❑ Check if the power of the Access Point is turned on. ❑ C[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 59 nN ❑ If a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802.11g standard communicates with a device using the IEEE 802.11b standard, then it is normal tha t the speed reduces. De vices using the IEEE 802.11g standard ar e 5 times faster then the ones us ing the IEEE 802.11b standa rd. I cannot access the Inte[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 60 nN Using the built-in MO TION EYE Camera* Your computer includes a built-in MOTION EYE camera. You can use the came ra software to shoot still images, record video clips or make on line video conferences. You can focus the image turning the adjustment dial (2) in the camera. Y ou can also rotate the [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 61 nN ❑ Start the Network Smart Captur e application ✍ T o sta rt Network Smart Capture with the Captur e but ton, the applic ation must be inst alled. To start the MOTION EYE camera with the Windows ® application, proceed as follows: Under Start- My Computer- Scanners and Cameras click Sony Visual[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 62 nN The images ca ptured with MO TION EYE are not clear ❑ Shooting under fluoresce nt light may result in reflections. ❑ Red or green noises may occur if the captured images include dark parts. ❑ Check that the lens of the MOTI ON EYE is clean. ❑ Use the focus ring to adjust. There are picture[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 63 nN Using power saving modes When you use a battery as the source of powe r for your computer, you can take advan tage of power management setting s to conserve batt ery life. In addition to the norma l operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, you r comp uter has two distinct pow[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 64 nN ✍ If you press t he power butto n for more than four se cond s , the computer will switch off automatic ally . When the computer is in Standby mode , you cann ot insert a disc. T he computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode . Standby uses more power than Hibernate . I[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 65 nN ✍ If you press t he power butto n for more than four se cond s , the computer will switch off automatic ally . When the computer is in Hibernate mode , you cannot insert a di sc. Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activ ated. It takes more time to return to normal mode fr [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 66 nN T roubleshooting po wer management The power management set ting is not responding Your computer’s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state, such as Hibernate is initiated, and then changed before the comput er completely enters the lower power state. To restore the computer t[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 67 nN Managing power with PowerPanel The PowerPanel utility controls the power management of your computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life. The automatic power manage ment selects the most advantageous profiles, or lets you customise the profiles you choose, according[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 68 nN Activating PowerPanel When you start the c o mputer, the PowerPanel icon appears in the system tray by default. To see the current power profile, simply point to the icon. The current power profile will be displayed in a tooltip. To change profiles, pro ceed as follows: 1 Right-click the PowerPane[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 69 nN Running on batteries Icon Descriptio n Automatic Profile Sele ction - Analyses the perfo rmance of each application you c hoose and matches the profiles to its needs. Maximum Battery Life – Provides power saving features to give you maximum batte ry life and good performance. It reduces th e bri[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 70 nN Selecting automatic profiles when running on batteries A power profile is a set of timer values for a variety of system devices. PowerPanel automatically selects the profile associated with the app lication you are using and changes pro files as you switch between applications. Power management le[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 71 nN Displaying detailed battery information You can display detailed informati on of your computer's batte ry. There are 3 ways in wh ich you can display battery information: ❑ Right-click the PowerPanel icon in the taskbar and select Battery Information from the menu . ❑ Double-click the Pow[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 72 nN Displaying CPU information You can also view the level of performance of your not ebook with the CPU Controls. To do so, you just have to hover your cursor over the CPU icon in the taskbar. There are th ree possible icons: Editing a power profile To edit the p ower management settings of a power p[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 73 nN 4 Make your settings. 5 Click the File menu and then click Save ✍ Y ou must have Admini strator’ s rights on your computer t o be ab le to edit existing pr ofiles . Users whose account t ype is Limited can on ly open th e P ower Profile tab in the Po w er P a n el window in view mode . To chec[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Using your V A IO computer 74 nN To set up the performance of your compu ter, proceed as follows: 1 When operating on b attery mode: ❑ Click Power -saving to enjoy a long battery life and a CPU fan with minimum noise. Performance and LCD brightness will be reduced to lower bat tery consumption. ❑ Click Customize if you want t[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 75 nN Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on your unit . ❑ Connecting a port replicator (page 76) ❑ Connecting an external display (page 81) ❑ Selecting display modes (P CG-Z1, PCG-V5 05 series) (page 85) ❑ Selecting display mode[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 76 nN Connecting a port replicator Y our computer supports the use of an optional port re plicator . Attaching a port replicator enable s you to connect additional periphera ls to your computer , such as a printer or an external display*. PCG-Z1 seri es: 1 DC In port (page 14) 4 Monito r/VGA port (pa[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 77 nN PCG-V505 series: ∗ Depending on your m odel. Read the printed Sp ecificatio ns document for more information. ✍ T he port replicator ca n be powered only with the A C adapter suppli ed with yo ur notebook. Do not remove the AC ada pter from the po rt replicator or the AC outlet when using t[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 78 nN 3 Plug the power cord (4) into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. 4 Open the port replicator cover . 5 Align the bottom connector of the n otebook with the connector on the port replicator and pus h down until it clicks into place.[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 79 nN 6 T urn on the notebook. ✍ When attaching your computer to the port replicator , do not atte mpt to insert or re move the batt ery pack. Lif ting and tu rning t he computer with the attached port replic ator may cause a temporary loss of power . Use the A C adapter th at comes with y our note[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 80 nN Disconnecting your computer from the port replicator To disconnect your computer from the port re plicator, proceed as follows: 1 Stop the connected peripher als. 2 Close the cover and pull the levers on each side of the port replicator to disconnect the comp uter from the port replicator . 3 L[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 81 nN Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your comput er. For example, you can use your computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ T urn off your computer and the peripherals, unplug the AC adap ter and the power cord before co nnecting the ex ternal displa[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 82 nN Connecting a computer display You can connect a computer display (monitor ) either directly to your computer or via the (optional) port replicator. To connect a computer display, proceed as follows: 1 If you want to connect a VGA monitor , plug the display cable (1) (not supplied) on the notebo[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 83 nN Connecting a multimedia computer display You can connect the computer to a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speaker s and a microphone. To connect a multimedia computer display, proceed as follo ws: 1 Plug the display cable (1) into the monitor/VGA connector (2) on the compute[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 84 nN Connecting a projector To connect a projector, proceed as follows: 1 Plug the RGB signal cable (1) into the monitor/VGA connector (2) ident ified by the symbol. 2 Plug the audio cable (3) (not supplied) into the earphone co nnector (4) identified by the symbol. 3 Plug the RGB signal ca ble and [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 85 nN Selecting display modes (P CG-Z1, PCG-V505 series) Both models use the MOBILITY RADEON video controlle r. You can se lect which display is used when the computer is connected to an external display. When you connect an external display, you can switch the display between your comput er's L[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 86 nN Selecting display modes (PCG-TR series) This model uses the Intel ® 855 GM Integrated Gr aphics video controller. You ca n select which display is used when the notebook is connected to an external device. To connect an external display, proceed as follows: 1 Connect the external device to the[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 87 nN * The external destination is displayed only when an external d isplay is connected to your computer . ✍ Y ou canno t switch the display during video playb ack or while using the built- in MO TION EYE camera. Selecting the external display may automaticall y change the resoluti on of your com[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 88 nN Using the Dual Display function The dual display function al lows you to distribute port i ons of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you have an externa l monitor attached to t he monitor connector, you r LCD display and the monitor can function as a single deskt op. You can[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 89 nN Selecting the Dual Display mode To select the Dual Display mode, proceed as foll ows: 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar . 2 Click Contr ol Panel . 3 Click Appearance and Themes. 4 Click the Display icon. 5 Select the Settings tab . 6 Click the display marked 2 . 7 Select the Exten[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 90 nN Customizing the virtual desktop You can customize the Dual Displa y mode by changing the position of the two monitors comprising the virtual desktop. To customize Dual Display mode, proceed as follows: 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar . 2 Click Contr ol Panel . 3 Click Appearance[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 91 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 ca ble in to the external s[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 92 nN Connecting an external microphone If you need to u se a sound in put device, for example to chat on the Inter net, you need to plug in an external microphone. To connect an external microphone, proce ed as follows: Plug the microphone cable (1) int o the microphone connector (2) identified by t[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 93 nN Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device You can connect a USB d e vice (for example, a mouse, fl oppy disk drive, keyboard, printer) to your computer. USB devices are hot plug and play devi ces. You do not need to s hut down your computer prior to con necting these devices unless the man[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 94 nN Connecting a USB mouse To connect a USB mouse, proceed as follows: 1 Choose the USB connector (1) you prefe r to use. 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into the USB connector . Y ou can use your USB mouse (3). ✍ T he V AIO USB mouse softw are driver is prei ns talled on your computer , th erefor[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 95 nN Connecting a USB floppy disk drive As an optional extra, you can purchase a USB flopp y disk drive and connect it to your computer . To connect a USB floppy disk drive, proceed as follows: 1 Choose the USB connector you prefer to use. 2 Plug the USB floppy disk dr ive cable into the USB co nnec[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 96 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 driv e (2) until it click s into place. Removing a floppy disk To remove a floppy disk, proceed as follows: When you have finished using the f[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 97 nN T roubleshooting floppy disks My USB floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk ❑ The floppy disk is writ e-protected. Disable the write-protect feature or use a flopp y disk that is not write-protected. ❑ Check that the disk is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive. ❑ Y our d[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 98 nN Connecting a printer You can connect a Windows-compatible pr inter to your computer to print documen ts. Connecting a printer using the USB connector You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to your computer. To connect a printer using the USB connector, proceed as [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 99 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 printer into the printer connector (2) identified by the symbol. 2 Plug the printer power cord (3) into an AC outlet. ✍ T urn[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 100 nN Connecting an i.LINK device Your computer includes an i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector, which you can use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO notebooks in order to copy, delete or edit files. The i.LINK connector of your computer doe s not s[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 101 nN Connecting a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder, proceed as follows: 1 Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (1) into the i.LINK connector (2) of the computer and the other end into the DV Out connector (3) on the digital video camera recorder . 2 Launch the DV[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 102 nN T roubleshooting i.LINK devices I cannot establish an i.LINK connection be tween two V AIO computers ❑ Y ou must have administrator rights on your computer to be able to link the two. ❑ Disconnect then re connect the i.LINK cable. ❑ If you still have no connection after waiting for a whi[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Connecting peripheral devices 103 nN Connecting to a network (LAN) You can connect you r computer to 10BASE-T/10 0BASE-TX-type networks via an Ethernet n etwork cable. For the detailed sett ings and devices needed to con nect to the network , consult your Ne twork Administrator. ✍ T he defa ult settings mak e your computer able[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Upgrading your V AIO computer 104 nN Upgrading your V AIO computer Your computer and memory modules use high precis ion components and electro nic connectors technology. To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by mishandlin g, it is recommended that: ❑ Y ou contact your dealer to install a new memory module. ❑ Y ou do not[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Upgrading your V AIO computer 105 nN * Depending on your mo del. Read the printed Specifications document for more information. ❑ Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and ot her components. Install th e memory Module only at an ESD works tation. If such a station is not available , do not work in a carpeted a[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Upgrading your V AIO computer 106 nN Removing and installing a memo ry module (PCG-TR series) To change or add a memory module, proceed as follows: 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pac k. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the central screw [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Upgrading your V AIO computer 107 nN 8 Install the memory module. Be careful not to touch the other components on the mothe rboard. ❑ Slide the memory module into the slot. ❑ Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated. 9 Close the module cover , then tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer . 10 [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Upgrading your V AIO computer 108 nN Removing and installing a me mory module ( Z1 series) To change or add a memory module, proceed as follows: 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pac k. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the two screws at the[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Upgrading your V AIO computer 109 nN 7 Lift the keyb oard from the LCD display side and gently turn it over the touchpad. Be careful not to detach the cable (1) when lifti ng the keyboard. 8 T ouch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the ba ck of your computer) to discharge sta tic electricity . 9 Remove the memory mod[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Upgrading your V AIO computer 110 nN ❑ Snap the connectors into place when the board is correctly seated. 12 Gently replace the ke yboard, then press it into your computer . 13 Close the computer cover , then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer . 14 Reinsert the battery and turn the computer on .[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Removing and installing a memory module (V505 s e ries) 111 nN Removing and installing a me mory module (V505 series) To change or add a memory module, proceed as follows: 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pac k. 3 Wait until the computer cools down. 4 Un[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Removing and installing a memory module (V505 s e ries) 112 nN 7 Lift the keyb oard from the LCD display side and gently turn it over the touchpad. Be careful not to detach the cable (1) when lifti ng the keyboard. 8 T ouch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the ba ck of your computer) to discharge sta tic electricity[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Removing and installing a memory module (V505 s e ries) 113 nN ❑ Pull the tabs in the di rection of the arrows. The memory module is released. ❑ Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow . 10 Remove the new memory module from its packaging. 11 Install the memory module. Be careful not to touch the other components [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Removing and installing a memory module (V505 s e ries) 114 nN 13 Close the computer cover , then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer . 14 Reinsert the battery and turn the computer on .[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Removing and installing a memory module (V505 s e ries) 115 nN V iewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory, proceed as follows: 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Go to Sony Notebook Setup via the Start menu. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appea rs. 3 In the About this Computer tab you can view the amount of syste m m[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Getting help 116 nN Getting help This section describes how to get help and support if something goes wrong with your computer. Sony offers you many support options for your comput er. Sony support options Please see the section Documentation pack (page 9) for deta ils on the printed and online documentation delivered with your c[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Getting help 117 nN e-Support What is e-Support? You have searched our user guid es and website ( www.va io-link. com ) but have not found an answer to yo ur question/issue? e-Support is the ideal solu tion for you! Our e-Support Web Portal is an intera ctive website on which you can sub m it any technical query you may have rega[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Getting help 118 nN Can I submit questions in my native language? Since you are interacting with our e-Suppo rt Team thr ough a portal, which connects you directly to our central database, e- Support will only accept and deal with queries submitted in English. Can I submit my questi ons at any time? Yes, you can submit you r ques[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Precau tions 119 nN Precautions This section describes safety guide lines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage . Please contact VAIO-L ink if you need assistance. ❑ On handling the ha rd disk (page 120 ) ❑ On handling the LCD screen (page 120) ❑ On using t he power sour ce (page 121) ❑ O[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Precau tions 120 nN On handling the hard disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or wr ites data in a short time. However, it can be easily damaged by mechanical vibration , shock or dust. Although the hard disk has the intern al safety device to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration, shock or dust, you [...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Precau tions 121 nN ❑ 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 continuous ly appear on the LCD. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ A void rubbing the LCD scre[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Precau tions 122 nN ❑ Do not place your computer in a location subject to: ❑ 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 35[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Precau tions 123 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 other source s of heat. On handling discs ❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. ❑ Do not drop or bend the di[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Precau tions 124 nN On using the battery pack ❑ Never leave the battery pack in temp eratures above 60°C, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. ❑ Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. Th is is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. ❑ Charge the batteries at temperatures bet[...]

Ha rdw are G ui de Precau tions 125 nN On using headphones ❑ Road safety – Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play lou d music while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. ❑ Preventing heari[...]

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