SONY 741 Service Manual

Sony Notebook Computer

User Guide

PCG-745 / PCG-747

Notice to Users

WARNING

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Sony, DVgate, i.LINK, Mavica, PictureGear, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Windows and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

As an E

NERGY STAR

Partner, Sony has

determined that this product meets the

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star is an U.S. registered mark.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Safety Information

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony Notebook Computer. 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-745/PCG-747 Serial Number:________________________

❑ Audio and picture distortion may

occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.

❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose your Sony Notebook Computer to rain or moisture.

❑ 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.

❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet

locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations

❑ 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.

❑ 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.

❑ Use your notebook only with the

supplied AC adapter. To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage, unplug the AC-adapter.

❑ Please make sure that the socket

outlet is easily accessible.

Regulatory Information DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION

BATTERY.

This product conforms with the following European Directives: 73/23/EEC 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (

Directive)

93/68/EEC This equipment complies with

EN 55022 Class B and EN 50082-1 for use in following areas: residential, business and lightindustrial.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 metres (9,8 feet).

The CD-ROM is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Products Safety Standard EN 60825. Repair and maintenance only by authorized Sony technicians. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard.

(Low Voltage Directive)

EMC

(CE-Marking Directive)

! Do not handle damaged or leaking

lithium ion batteries.

! Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

! The battery pack used in this device

may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 212° (100°C) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.

! Your notebook is equipped with an

internal backup memory. For changing this battery, please contact VAIO Link.

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In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. Please use the public collection system. Dispose of properly at end-of-life.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

TO EN 60825

Contents

Welcome

Unpacking Your Notebook Computer .........................................2

Ergonomic Considerations.............................................................3

Using Your Notebook Computer

Locating the Controls and Connectors.........................................5

Connecting a Power Source ...........................................................8

Starting Your Computer ...............................................................12

Shutting Down Your Computer ..................................................13

Registering Windows

Registering Your Computer.........................................................15

Using the Keyboard.......................................................................16

Using the Touchpad ...................................................................... 22

Using the Floppy Disk Drive .......................................................23

Using the CD-ROM Drive ............................................................26

Using the Earphone with Remote Control.................................29

Using PC Cards..............................................................................32

Using Infrared Communication Devices....................................34

Using Power Saving Modes .........................................................36

Using a Second Battery Pack........................................................37

Using the Weight Saver ................................................................40

98............................................................. 14

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting a PC card modem .....................................................42

Connecting the Docking Station..................................................44

Connecting a Printer......................................................................51

VAIO MicroNotebook Computer Getting Started

Connecting an External Display...................................................52

Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard.............................56

Connecting External Speakers......................................................56

Connecting an External Microphone...........................................57

Connecting a Digital Still Camera

or Other Serial Device....................................................................58

Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder...........................59

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ......................60

Using the Media Bar.......................................................... 61

Media Bar Functions......................................................................62

Customizing Your Notebook Computer

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen.............................63

Controlling Power Management..................................................65

Displaying Battery Information ...................................................68

Selecting the Display Mode ..........................................................71

Getting Help

About Sony’s Support Options ....................................................73

Troubleshooting .............................................................................74

Using the Product Recovery CD-ROM .......................................80

Notes on Use ...................................................................... 83

Adding Memory.............................................................................88

Index................................................................................... 91

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Notebook Computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personalcomputing. Here are just some of the features your Sony Notebook Computer has to offer (read the details in your About Your Sony Notebook Computer guide).

❏ Exceptional performance –Your PC includes a fast Intel

processor with MMX CD-ROM drive, and a 56 kbps PC card modem.

❏ Portability – The rechargeable battery pack provides two to five

hours of use without AC power.

❏ Sony audio and video quality – High-quality MPEG1 video, which

supports full-screen display (12.1-inch Active Matrix LCD screen for the PCG-747 and 12.1-inch Passive Matrix LCD screen for the PCG-

745) and enables you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.

❏ Multimedia features – Enjoy the stereo speakers or use the supplied

earphone to listen to audio and video CDs. The earphone includes a remote control. You can even listen to audio CDs when your computer is in suspend (sleep) mode.

❏ Windows® 98 –Your system includes the latest operating system

from Microsoft.

❏ Communications – Access popular online services, send and receive

e-mails, browse the Internet, and use the built-in speakerphone, answering machine, and fax features.

❏ Excellent customer support: VAIO Link – If you have some

problems with your computer, you can contact VAIO Link by telephone, fax or e-mail (see your Customer Service Guide and VAIO Space for phone numbers). Before calling VAIO Link, try to solve the problem by reading your User Guide (troubleshooting chapter) or the manuals and helpfiles of the peripherals or software.

™

technology, a 24x (maximum performance)

Pentium®

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Unpacking Your Notebook Computer

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Rechargeable

Main unit Floppy disk drive

battery pack

PC card modem

Product Recovery CD-ROM

Floppy disk drive cable

Earphone

User manuals

CD-ROM drive

(installed)

AC adapter

Video cable

Weight Saver

Power cord

Phone plug

Phone cable

You can find the complete list of the items that come with your computer in the About Your Sony Notebook Computer guide.

Welcome

Ergonomic Considerations

You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments.

Wrists relaxed and flat

Arms at desk level

❏ Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of

Computer positioned directly in front of you

you as you work. Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Take breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons.

❏ Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust

the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.

❏ Viewing angle of the computer’s display – Use the display’s tilting

feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the contrast or brightness settings of the display also.

❏ Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create

glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid

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bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

❏ Tilt stand – You use the tilt stand to place the computer at an angle

that allows comfortable typing.

❏ Placement of an external display – When using an external display,

set the display at a comfortable viewing distance. Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor.

Using Your Notebook Computer

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 drive.

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Front

LCD screen (pages 20, 83) Power indicator (pages 12, 18)

1 7

Speakers (page 56) Hard disk drive indicator (page 18)

2 8

Keyboard (page 16) Battery 1/2 indicators (pages 18, 68)

3 9

Touchpad (page 22) Num Lock indicator (page 19)

Left/right button (page 22) Caps Lock indicator (page 19)

Microphone (page 57) Scroll Lock indicator (page 19)

Num Lock

Caps

Lock

Scroll

Lock

Left

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Power switch (page 12)

1 4

Hard disk drive

2 5

Battery bay (pages 9, 47)

3 6

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There is a ventilation slot located directly above the earphone connector.

Earphone connector (pages 29, 56)

Microphone connector (page 57)

Line In connector

Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on.

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All connectors for this notebook are: SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage), according to EN60950.

Phone cable and phone cable connectors: TNV (Telecommunication Voltage), according to EN 60950.

AC adapter mains connector and power cord: hazardous voltage, according to EN 60950.

Right

6273849

PC card slots (page 32)

Multi-purpose bay (page 23)

Back

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cover

DC In (page 8)

Serial COM1 connector (page 58)

Infrared port (page 34)

USB connector (page 60)

/ Mouse/Keyboard connector (page 56)

cover

Monitor connector (page 52)

Docking station (page 44)

/ FDD/Printer connector (page 51)

Video Out connector (page 54)

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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.

2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter. 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

Notebook computer

DC in

SELV according to EN60950

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Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter. To disconnect your notebook

AC adapter (supplied)

Power cord (supplied)

Hazardous Voltage according to EN60950

completely from mains voltage, unplug the AC adapter.

Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible.

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Using Battery Power

You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the multi-purpose 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

1 Open the cover of the battery bay.

2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the

computer.

Battery pack (supplied)

Label side facing down

3 Close the cover of the battery bay.

To charge the battery pack

1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Insert the battery pack if needed.

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The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes twice at a slow interval as the battery charges). When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes approximately two hours. To charge the battery completely, continue charging for an additional hour.

A fully charged battery pack supplies power for approximately 2.5 to 5.5 hours.The time may differ according to the conditions of use. See “Displaying Detailed Battery Information” on page 69 for information on checking the battery life.

There are two battery indicator lights on the computer:

Battery indicators

Secondary battery pack (not supplied)

Battery pack (supplied)

Battery Indicator Meaning

Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning

On The computer is using battery power. Flashing with the

power indicator Flashing twice at a

slow interval Off The computer is using AC power.

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See “Using a Second Battery Pack” on page 37 for information on installing and charging a battery pack in the multi-purpose bay.

Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the left side of the computer.

Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer.

The battery is running out of power.

The battery is charging.

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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 your battery level falls to less than 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.

When the remaining battery charge drops to 7%, the computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode. This may result in data loss as the system changes modes.

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 over, the battery indicator starts flashing.

To remove the battery pack

1 Open the cover of the battery bay. 2 Pull out the battery pack.

3 Close the cover of the battery bay.

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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.

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Starting Your Computer

1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the

cover.

LCD lock lever

2 Slide the power switch on the left side toward the front of the

computer until the power indicator light turns on (green).

Powe r switch

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If you hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds, the computer turns off.

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Note on contrast (PCG-745 only): as the contrast of a LCD is variable, adjust the contrast as follows: To increase contrast, press Fn+F6 and then or To decrease contrast, press Fn+F6 and then or ➜.

➜

Power indicator

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Shutting Down Your Computer

! To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer.

1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar. 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut

Down Windows dialog box.

3 Select Shut Down. 4 Click OK.

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Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.

5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. 6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer.

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If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys at the same time and select Shut Down in the Task manager window to restart the computer. If you are unable to restart the computer in this way, you can slide the power switch forward and hold 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” on page 65.

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Registering Windows® 98

The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few steps to register and configure the Windows 98 software that is already installed on your computer.

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You must register Windows 98 before you can use the computer.

The on-screen instructions guide you through the registration and configuration process. The following is an overview of the process.

1 Gathering information:

❑ Enter your name. ❑ Read and accept the License Agreement. ❑ Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the

cover of the

Introducing Windows 98

2 Windows 98 setup:

❑ Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen.

3 Selecting your computer settings:

❑ If necessary, change the Time Zone, Date and Time on the Date/

Time Properties screen.

manual.

4 Learning about Windows 98:

❑ If you want, take the tour of Windows 98.

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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:

❑ VAIO Link – You can contact VAIO Link by telephone, fax or e-mail

(see your Customer Service Guide and VAIO Space for phone numbers).

❑ Extended Guarantee – Protect your investment. See the Guarantee

Card for details. See your Customer Service Guide for extended guarantee conditions.

Follow these steps to use the Sony Notebook Computer’s online registration service.

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You must connect your phone line before using any online services, including the online registration service. See “Connecting a PC card modem” on page 42.

1 Enter the information requested on the online registration form. 2 Click the Register now button and complete the form. 3 Click the Send Directly Button to register your computer, via modem

to modem connection. Your computer automatically transfers your registration information, using your PC Card modem and a preset phone number. Click Send via Internet if you chose to send your information via the WWW.

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Using the Keyboard

Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer’s, the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks.

Escape Key Function keys Print Screen key

Shift key

Ctrl key

Fn key

Alt key

Windows key

Numeric keypad area

Applications key

Keys Descriptions

Numeric keypad area

Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction. Note that you must press the 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 (the four arrow keys which also function as the Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down keys).

Correction keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable

you to make corrections in your documents.

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Keys Descriptions

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 key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands 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 is used to

produce capital letters or special symbols such as

@ and $. Windows 98 key The key with the Windows logo displays the

Windows 98 Start menu; it’s the equivalent of

clicking the Start button on the task bar. 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

equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.

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Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key

Combinations Functions

+ F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. + E Displays Windows Explorer. + F Displays the Windows Find window to find a

file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Find from the Start menu.

+ Ctrl + F Displays Find window. This is the equivalent

of selecting Find from the Start menu.

+ M Minimizes all displayed windows.

Shift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their

previous size.

+ R Displays the Run window. This is the

equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu.

+ Fn+ Pause Displays the Properties window. This is the

equivalent of double-clicking the System icon in the Control Panel.

Indicators

Indicators Functions

Power Lights when the power to the computer is turned

on. Flashes in system suspend mode. Turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powered off.

Hard disk Lights when data is being read from or written to

the hard drive. Do not enter system suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on.

Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the

Battery 2 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the

battery bay on the left side of the computer.

multi-purpose bay on the right side of the computer.

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Light On Off

Num Lock Turns on when the

number keys area in the numeric keypad are active.

Caps Lock Turns on when the letters

appear in uppercase as you type. The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on.

Scroll Lock

Turns on when the screen scrolls differently. (Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application. It has no effect in many applications.)

Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active.

Turns off when letters appear in lower case as you type (unless you hold down the Shift key).

Turns off when information moves across the display normally.

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Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key

Combinations/ Feature

Fn+ (ESC) System suspend mode

Fn+ (F2) Display power status

Fn+ (F3) Speaker switch

Fn+ (F4) Speaker volume

Fn+ (F5) Brightness control

Fn+ (F6) Contrast control

Functions

Puts the system into system suspend mode, a

power management state. To return the system

to the active state, press any key or press the

power switch on your computer.

Displays the power status, as in the two

examples below:

Using AC power

Charging the battery

Toggles the built-in speaker between off and on.

Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.

To increase volume, press Fn+F4, then or ➜.

➜

To decrease volume, press Fn+F4, then or .

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.

To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then

or ➜.

➜

To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and then

➜

or .

(For PCG-745) Adjusts the contrast control on

the LCD display.

To increase contrast, press Fn+F6, then or

To decrease contrast, press Fn+F6, then or ➜.

➜

VGA

LCD

Fn+ / (F7) Switch to the external display

LCD

Fn+ / (F8) Select video out

Fn+ (F9)

(For PCG-747) The contrast control is not

currently used on the LCD display.

Toggles between LCD, external display

(connected to the Monitor connector) and

both LCD and external display.

Only LCD

LCD and external display

Only external display

Toggles between LCD and TV connected to the

Video Out connector.

Disconnects from the docking station when the

power is on, in case that the charged battery is

inserted in the computer.

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Combinations/ Feature

Fn+ (F12) System hibernation mode

Fn+E Eject CD-ROM

Fn+F Change the display size

Fn+D Video standby

Functions

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 the original state, use the power switch to turn on the power.

Ejects the CD-ROM tray. This command is active only when the CD-ROM tray is in the multipurpose bay; it is inactive when the drive is in the docking station.

Zooms the display size in or out when the display is set to low resolution.

Turns off the LCD in order to save power.

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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.

Poi nter

Touchpad

Actions Descriptions

Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item

or object. Single-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. When your

finger reaches a touchpad edge, the pointer keeps moving until

you lift your finger. Use this action to select and move objects. Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad.

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See Mouseware Properties for information on touchpad features, such as middle button click, adjusting touchpad speed, and Wheel Mouse functions. To access Mouseware Properties, double-click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and click the Help button.

Right button

Left button

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Using the Floppy Disk Drive

There are two ways to connect the floppy disk drive to your computer:

❑ Externally, by connecting it to the computer’s FDD/Printer

connector.

❑ Internally, by inserting it into the multi-purpose bay.

The computer comes with the CD-ROM drive in the multi-purpose bay. If you want to use both the CD-ROM and the floppy disk drive at the same time, use the floppy disk drive as an external drive.

If you connect the floppy disk drive externally while your computer is on, use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to select Floppy Disk Drive. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” on page 63 for details.

To connect the floppy disk drive externally

❑

Connect the floppy disk drive to the / FDD/Printer connector using the external floppy disk drive cable. If needed, restart.

Floppy disk drive (supplied)

to FDD/Printer

External floppy disk drive cable (supplied)

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To insert the floppy disk drive

1 Turn off the computer. 2 If another device is in the multi-purpose bay, remove the device. See

“To remove the CD-ROM drive” on page 28 or “To remove the second battery pack” on page 39.

3 Insert the floppy disk drive into the multi-purpose bay with the VAIO

label facing up. Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the Eject lever locks into place.

Multi-purpose bay

Floppy disk drive

To insert a diskette

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

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To remove a diskette

❑ When you finish using the diskette, press the Eject button to remove

the diskette.

Eject button

LED indicator

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If you have difficulty removing a diskette from the floppy disk drive, remove the floppy disk drive from the multi-purpose bay.

To remove the floppy disk drive

1 Turn off the computer. 2 There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the floppy disk drive. Slide

this lever in the direction of the arrow.

Drive Eject lever on bottom

3 Slide the drive out of the multi-purpose bay. 4 Insert the weight saver. See “Using the Weight Saver” on page 40.

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