Sony PCG-505TS, PCG-505TX User Manual

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide

PCG-505TS/PCG-505TX

Notice to Use r s

© 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and th e software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval.

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HER E BY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHA NTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHET HE R B AS E D ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMAT ION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

The Internation al ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effecti vely

reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprieto rs c an participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, fascimiles and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among part ic ip ating nations. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

Sony, i.LINK, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ImageStation and Sony VAIO Direct are service marks of So ny Electronics Inc. Windo ws and the Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Safety Information

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO

505 SuperSlim Notebook. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center.

Model Number: PCG-5 05TS/PCG-505TX Serial Number:_____ ___________________

WARNING

To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do

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not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open

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the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Never install modem or telephone

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wiring during a lightni ng st orm. Never install telephone jacks in we t

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locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch un insulated telephone

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wire or terminals unless the telephone

line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or

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modifying telephone lines. Avoid using the mo de m during an

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electrical storm. Do not use the modem or a telephone

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to report a gas leak in the v icinity of the leak. A socket outlet should be as close as

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possible to the u n it and easily accessible.

AVERTISSEMENT

Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie

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ou d’électrocution, gar der cet apparei l à l’abri de la pluie et de l’h u m idité. Pour prévenir tout risque

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d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le boîtier. Confier l’entretien de cet appareil exclusivement à un personnel qualifié. L’appareil doit être le p lu s près

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possible d’une p rise murale pour en faciliter l’accès.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformi ty

Trade Name: SONY Model No: PCG-505TS/PCG -505TX Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

1 Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Tele phone No.: 201-930-6970 This device complies with Part 15 of

the FCC rules. Operat ion is subject to the following two conditio ns: (1) This device m ay not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection agai nst harmful interfe rence in a residential installation. This equipment ge ne rates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with th e instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving

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antenna. Increase the separation between the

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equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet

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on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced

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radio/TV technician for help.

You are caution ed that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, p rinters, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with non-compliant peripherals is likely to result in in terference to rad io and television rece p t ion.

All cables used to co nnect peripher als must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables, connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and grounded, may result in interference to radio and television reception.

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

This modem uses the USO C RJ-11 telephone jack.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Exces s ive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

If the terminal equipment (Notebook Computer PCG-505TS/PCG-505TX) causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone com p any will notify y o u in advance that tempo rary discontinuan ce of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is ne ce ssary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equ ipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifi cations in order to maintain unin terrupted service .

If trouble is experienced with this equipment (Notebook Computer PCG-505TS/PCG-505TX), please contact 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony Customer Information Center,

One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 for repair and/or warranty information. If t he trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SO NYPC (1-888-476-6972).

This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to stat e and p o ssible provincial tariffs. (Contact the state or provincial utility service c o m mission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.)

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any pe rso n to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted pag e or on t he first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.

In order to program this in formation into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation.

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

Plea se refer to your telephone di rectory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Term s of Service’. For more detail ed in formation please contact.

CRTC Terr asses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage, Hull PQ K1A 0N2.

This Class B digital apparatus com plies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY

You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.

In some areas the disposal of lithium

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ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

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.

Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d’explosion. La remplacer seulement par une batterie ide ntique ou de t y p e équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries usées selon les directives du fabricant.

The battery pack used in t his 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.

La manutention incorrecte du module de ba tterie de cet a ppareil présente un risque d’incendie ou de brûlures chimiques. Ne pas démonter, incinérer ou exposer à une température de plus de 100°C. Évacuer promptement la batterie usée. Garder hors de portée des enfants.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada.

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium-ion qui fuie nt ou sont endommagées.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification me ans that the equipment meets certain teleco mmuni cati ons networ k protective, operation al an d s afe t y requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.

The customer should be aw are that compliance with the above conditions ma y not prevent degradation of s e rvice in some situations.

Repairs to certified e qu ipment should be coordinated by a repr esentat ive designated by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical gr o u nd connections of the power utility, telephone lines and int er nal metallic w ater pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate .

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each t er minal device provides an indicati on of th e m a xi mum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The

termination on an int er face may consist of any combination of d e vi ce s sub ject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Number of all the devices does not exceed 5.

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA

AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Cana da identifie le m atériel homologué.

Cette étiquett e certifie que le ma t ériel est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécu rité des rés eau x de télécommu ni cations, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat éri el termina l. Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

Avan t d’installer ce ma t é rie l, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il es t permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entrepr ise locale de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu ’il est possible que la con formité aux cond it ion s énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur. L ’entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l’u t ilisateur de déb rancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mis e à la terre de la source d’énergie électrique, des li gnes téléphoniques et des canal isa ti on s d ’eau métalliques , s’ il y e n a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièreme nt importante dans les régions rurales.

Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccord ements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un servic e d’inspection des install at io ns électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.

AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dis positif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface.

La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n‘excède pas 5.

Welcome

Ergonomic Considerations............................................................. 2

Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook

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

Front.......................................................................................................5

Back ....................................................................................................... 6

Left .........................................................................................................6

Right .......................................................................................................7

Bottom ...................................................................................................7

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

Using the AC Adapter.........................................................................8

Using Battery Power............................................................................9

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

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

Registering Windows 98...............................................................14

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

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

Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key ............18

Indicators.............................................................................................19

Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key..............................20

Using the Touchpad......................................................................21

Using the Plastic Pen.....................................................................22

Using ScribblePad..............................................................................23

Using the Floppy Disk Drive ....................................................... 24

Using PC Cards..............................................................................26

Using Infrared Communication Devices....................................29

Using Power Saving Modes.........................................................31

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Normal Mode .....................................................................................31

System Suspend Mode......................................................................31

System Hibernation Mode................................................................32

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting a Phone Line ..............................................................34

Connecting the Port Replicator....................................................35

Connecting a Printer......................................... ...... ...........................37

Connecting an External Display......................................................38

Connecting an External Mouse and Keyboard..............................40

Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device.......................41

Connecting the CD-ROM Drive...................................................43

Connecting External Speakers......................................................46

Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder...........................48

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device......................49

Customizing Your Notebook Computer

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen.............................51

Notebook Setup Tabs ........................................................................ 52

Controlling Power Management..................................................53

Power Management Profiles............................................................53

Power Management Commands.....................................................54

Displaying Battery Information...................................................57

Activating BatteryScope....................................................................57

Battery Icon Descriptions..................................................................57

Displaying Detailed Battery Information.......................................58

Starting Your Favorite Software With Programmable Power

Key (PPK) Setup .............................................................................59

Using the Programmable Power Key With Other Keys...............60

Selecting the Display Mode..........................................................61

Getting Help

Troubleshooting ............................................................................65

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs....................71

Using the System Recovery CD(s)...................................................71

Using the Application Recovery CD(s)...........................................73

Contents

Notes on Use ......................................................................75

Limited Warranty Statement

VAIO 505 SuperSlim Notebook Computer Warranty..................81

GARANTIE RESTREINTE................................................................83

Battery Limited Warranty.................................................................85

GARANTIE RESTREINTE................................................................85

Index...................................................................................87

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® 505 SuperSlim Notebook. Sony has combined leading -edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you w ith state-of-the-art personal computing.

This manual offers a quick introduction and reference to your Sony computer.

❑ Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook shows you how to use the

standard components of your system.

❑ Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add

functionality by connecting various peripherals.

❑ Getting Help explains the support options available to you, shows

you how to use the Sony Customer Support service, and offers basic troubleshooting tips.

❑ Notes on Use provides facts and advice about using your notebook

computer.

❑ Limited Warranty Statement provides your product warranty

statement and explains how to extend your warranty for an additional nine mo nt hs .

The online version of the User Guide is included with your computer as an electronic document. It includes additional information on customizing your notebook computer.

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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.

Computer positioned directly in front of you

Arms at desk level

Wrists relaxed and flat

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

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.

Welcome

❑ Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support and

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

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

feature to find the best position. Y ou can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the 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 bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

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

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

Using Your 505 SuperSlim Notebook

This section describes how to start using your comput er and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices, such as the touchpad and floppy disk drive.

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Front

LCD screen (pages 20, 75) Hard disk drive indicator (page 19)

Microphone Num Lock indicator (page 19)

Keyboard (page 16) Caps Lock indicator (page 19)

Touchpad (page21) Scroll Lock indicator (page19)

Left/right button (page 21) Information indicator (page19)

Speaker (page 46) Battery indicator (pages 10, 19, 57)

Modem indicator (page 19) Power indicator (pages 12, 19)

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Back

Battery connector (page 9)

Left

Plastic pen holder (page 22)

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Phone line jack (page 34) Port replicator connector (page35)

Floppy disk drive connector (page24)

External speaker connectors (page46)

DC In connector (page 8)

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i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) (page 48)

USB connector (page 49) Line In connector

Headphone connector (page 47)

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Right

Infrared port (page 29) Programmable Power Key (page59)

1 3

Power switch (page12) PC card slot (page 26)

2 4

Bottom

Battery release lever (pages 9, 11) Battery lock lever (pages 9, 11)

1 2

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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

Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on

the computer. Pull the prong on the AC adapter upwards and plug it into an AC

outlet.

Notebook computer

AC adapter (supplied)

DC in

To remove the AC adapter

Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and the adapter cable

from the DC In connector on the computer. Align the adapter cable with the groove on the AC adapter and wrap

the cable around the AC adapter.

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Using Battery Power

You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BP51 battery pack that comes with your computer is n ot f ully charged at the time of purchase. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack.

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You can also purchase the high-capacity PCGA-BP52 battery pack as a separate option. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 31 for power management information.

To insert the battery pack

Move the lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the

UNLOCK

position.

Lock lever

Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches

on the back of the computer, and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place.

Tabs

Grooves

Slide the lock lever into the

computer.

LOCK

position to secure the battery on the

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To charge the battery pack

Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

Insert the battery pack.

The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes approximately one and one half hours. To charge the battery com pletely, continue charging for an additional hour.

A fully charged battery pack provides power for:

Model PCGA-BP51 PCGA-BP52

PCG-505TX Approx. 1.5 to 2.5 hours Approx. 3.0 to 6.0 hours PCG-505TS Approx. 1.5 to 3.0 hours Approx. 3.0 to 7.0 hours

The time varies based on your system configuration. See “Displaying Detailed Battery Information” on page 58 for details on checking the battery life.

The battery indicator light on the front of the computer

status of the battery pack

Battery pack (supplied)

Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning

On The computer is using battery power. Single blink The battery is running out of power. Double blink The battery is charging. Off The computer is using AC power.

Battery indicator

indicates the

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Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power. 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. You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel

utility. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 31. The battery p ack sup pli ed with your c omp uter is a lithi um io n ba tter y and ca n b e recha rg ed

at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life. The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When

battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts flashing. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter

System Hibernation mode when the battery life is low. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as System Suspend or System Hibernation.

To remove the battery p ack

Turn off the computer.

Slide the lock lever to the

Slide the release lever to the

UNLOCK

position.

position and slide th e battery away

from the computer.

Battery release lever

Lock lever

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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 Y our Computer

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

cover.

LCD lock lever

Slide the power switch on the right side toward the front of the

computer until the green power indicator light turns on.

Power indicator

Power switch

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If you hold the power switch in th e on position for more than four seco nds, the computer turns off.

If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display. To

decrease the brightness, press Fn+F 5 and then the do wn or left a rrow key. To increase the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the up or right arrow key.

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Shutting Down Your Comp uter

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

Click the Start butt on on the Windows® 98 taskbar.

Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to displa y the Shut

Down Windows dialog box.

Select Shut down.

Click OK.

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Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.

W a it for your computer to turn off automatically . The power indicator

turns off. 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 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 page53.

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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 Windo ws 98 software that is already installed on your computer.

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

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

Gathering information:

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

cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual.

Windows 98 setup: Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup

Wizard s cree n. Selecting your computer settings: If necessary, change the Time Zone,

Date and Ti me on the Date/Time Properties screen. Registering your computer: For details on the benefits of registration,

see “Registering Your Computer” on page 15. You can also sign up for your 100 free hours of Internet service at this time.

Learning about Windows 98: If you wish, take the tour of

W i n dows 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:

❑ Sony Customer Support – Talk to a Support Representative to

troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.

❑ Extended Limited Warranty – Protect your investment. Extend your

Warranty nine months for a total of 12 months from the original date of purchase when you register your computer.

❑ Express service – Provides convenient resolution of problems. ❑ Free Internet access – Use the Internet for up to 100 free hours when

you sign up with GTE (no credit card necessary). Free access expires 100 hours or 60 days after signing up, whichever occurs first.

If you have not already registered, follow these steps to use your notebook computer’s online registration service.

You must connect your phone line before using any online services, including the online

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registration service. See “Connecting a Phone Line” on page 34.

Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop.

Enter the information requested on the first online registration form.

Press the Tab key to move from box to box. Click the Next button to advance to the next form.

Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time

you complete a form.

The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number.

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Using the Keyboard

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

Escape Key Function keys Print Screen key

Correction keys

Shift key

Ctrl key

Fn key

Alt key

Windows 98 key

Numeric keypad area Navigation keys

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 a lso 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.

Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the

keyboard ar e used to perfor m designa te d task s. 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.

Fn key

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Keys Descriptions

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 Win dow s Clipboard. You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it.

Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one

other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt (Alternate) keys offer another way to give commands. For example, in many applications, instead of choosing the Save command from a menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press S (referred to as Ctrl+S). The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter; it’s 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 equi valent of clicking the Start button on the task bar. See “Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key” on page 18.

Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys

to issue commands. The Fn keys at the left and right sides both work the same. 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 98 Key

Combinations Functions

+ F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the sele ct e d bu t to n on th e taskbar. + E Displays Windows Explorer. + F Displays the Windows Find: All Files window

to find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu.

+ Ctrl + F Displays the Windows Find: Computer

window where you can locate other computers. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu.

+ M Minimizes all displayed windows.

Shift + + M Returns all minimized windows to the ir

previous size.

+ R Displays the Run window. This is the

equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu.

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

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

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