Sony PCG-717 User Manual

Notice to Users

Safety Information

© \997 Sonv Electronics Inc. All rij;hts reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval.

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE,

ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or

the information contained herein at any

time without notice. The software

described herein is governed by the terms

of a separate user license agreement.

Sony and VAIO are registered trademarks

of Sony Corporation. Windows and the

Windows 95 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.

Owner's Record

The model number and serial number are located on the back of your Sonv PC. 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-717/PCG-719 Serial Number:

_________________________

WARNING

Q To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose your Sony PC to rain or moisture.

□ Never install modem or telephone

wiring during a lightning storm.

Q 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.

Q 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.

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Nami’: SONY Model No: l’CG-717/PCG-714 Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

1 Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07636 Telephone No.: 201-930-6970 Contact: Louis Mecseri

This device complies with Part 15 of

the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference fhaf 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

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the

following measures:

_1 Roorienf or relocafe the receiving

antenna.

ü Increase the separation between the

equipment and the receiver.

_1 Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Ü Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Onh peripherals (computer input/output

devices, terminals, printers, etc.) tliat

comply with FCC Class B limits may be

attached to this computer product. Operation with non-compliant peripherals

is likely to result in interference to radio

and television reception.

All cables used to connect peripherals must

be shielded and grounded. Operation with

cables, connected to peripherals, that are

not shielded and grounded, may result in

interference to radio and television

reception.

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of

the FCC rules. On the bottom of this

equipment is a label that contains among

other information, the FCC equivalence

number (REN) for this equipment. If

requested, this information must be

provided to the telephone company.

All applicable registration jack USCOs, any

facility interface codes and service order codes associated with the services the equipment is to be cormected.

1 ho RKN is used to dotermino tho qiuintih' ot dov'lcos u liich mav bo ooniioctod to tho tolophono lino. Excessive REN's on the telephone lino mav result in tho devices not

ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of tho REN's should not exceed five (5.0). To bo

cerfain of fhe number of devices fhaf mav

- be connecfed fo the line, as determined by the total REN's, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

If the terminal equipment (Notebook Computer PCG-717/PCG-719) causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary

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

If trouble is experienced with this equipment (Notebook Computer PCG717/PCG-719), please contact 1-8884SONYPC, or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 for repair and (or) warranty information. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

Repair ot this equipment should be made onl\' bv a Sonx Service Center or Sonv authorized agent. Eor the Sonv Serx’ice Center nearest vou, call 1-800-222-SONY

(1-81X1-222-7669).

This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone companv. Connection to Parts' Line Service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state utility serx'ice commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.)

This equipment is compatible with certain hearing aids.

Telephone Consumer

Protection Act of 1991

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of

1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone

facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the

first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone

number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.

In order to program this information into

your facsimile, see your fax software

documentation.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY

^ ou can rc'tum vour unwantod lithium ion batteries to vour nearest SiUiv Sc'rviee Center or Factory Service Center.

^ In some areas the disposal of lithium

ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only).

! 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.

Welcome

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

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

Using Your Notebook Computer

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

Connecting a Power Source...............................................................9

Starting Your Computer ..................................................................13

Shutting Down Your Computer......................................................14

Registering Windows® 95................................................................15

Registering Your Computer.............................................................16

Using the Keyboard...........................................................................17

Using the Touchpad..........................................................................23

Using the Floppy Disk Drive...........................................................25

Using the CD-ROM Drive................................................................28

Using the Headphones with Remote Control...............................31

Using PC Cards..................................................................................34

Using Infrared Communication Devices

Using Power Saving Modes ............................................................38

Using a Second Battery Pack

Using the Weight Saver....................................................................42

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Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting a Phone Line..................................................................44

Connecting the Docking Station......................................................45

Connecting a Printer

Connecting an External Display......................................................54

Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard................................59

Connecting External Speakers.........................................................60

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VII

Contents

Connecting an External Microphone Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device

Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder..............................63

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

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Using the Communication Center

Opening and Closing the Communication Center ......................65

Getting Started with the Communication Center Communication Center Main Screen

Using Mailboxes and Greetings

Using Messages..................................................................................76

Placing and Receiving Phone Calls.................................................92

Using the Phone Book.......................................................................95

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Using the Music/Movie Player

Music/Movie Player Functions......................................................100

Customizing Your Notebook Computer

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen

Controlling Power Management...................................................103

Displaying Battery Information

Selecting the Display Mode............................................................109

Adding Memory..............................................................................112

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101

66 67

106

Getting Help

About Sony's Support Options .....................................................117

Calling SOS.......................................................................................119

Troubleshooting...............................................................................122

Using the System and Application Recovery CD.......................126

Notes on Use

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133

Index....................................................................139

VIII

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchaso of the Son\' Notebook Computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technolog\' in audio, \ ideo, computing, and communications to provide vou with state-of-the-art personal computing.

Here are just some of the features vour Sonv Notebook Computer has to offer.

Ü Exceptional performance: Your PC includes a fast Intel® Pentium®

processor with MMX technolog^', a 14x (maximum performance) CD-ROM drive, and a 33.6 kbps full-duplex modem.

□ Portability: The rechargeable battery pack provides two to three

hours of use without AC power.

□ Sony audio and video quality: High-quality, "Sony Tuned" MPEGl

video, which supports full-screen display (12.1-inch Active Matrix LCD screen) 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

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

□ Windows® 95: Your system includes the latest operating system

from Microsoft.

□ Communications; Access popular online services, send e-mail,

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

□ Excellent customer support: Click the SOS icon to access Sony Online

Support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The SOS software enables a support representative to talk to you on the phone, perform remote diagnostics on your PC, and send you updates, all through a single phone call.

Welcome

Unpacking Your Notebook Computer

Remove the follo\vinj^ hardware items from tlie box:

Floppy disk drive

Floppy disk

drive cable

AC adapter

Power cord

Headphones

Phone cable

You can find the complete list of the items that come with your computer

in the About Your Sony Notebook Computer guide.

Ergonomìe Consideration

Ergonomic Considerations

You will bo using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety ot environments. Wbenex er possible, \ ou shoulci attempt to apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationer}' and portable environments.

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.

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. 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.

Welcome

Lighting - Choose a location wliere \\'indovvs and lights do not create glare and reflection on tlie display. Use indirect lighting to a\ oid 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

Back

■■ ■ DC In (page 9)

OOI Serial COM1 connector (page 62)

Infrared port (page 36)

[3]

0 0

USB connector (page 64)

/ (Ml Mouse/Keyboard connector (page 59)

Monitor connector (page 54)

Docking station (page 45)

Q/A FDD/Printer connector (page S3)

video Out connector (page 57)

Connecting a Power Source

You can use either AC power or a rechargeable batter}' 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 corci into an AC outlet.

Notebook PC

L£J LiJ

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(m)

Power cord (supplied)

Right

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Q] Phone line jack (page 44)

[2] PC card slots (page 34)

[U Drive bay (page 25)

Using Your Notebook Computer

Left

Power switch (page 13' T

Hard disk drive

Battery bay (page 10, 49)

^ There is a ventilation slot xace: trecr » atove the headphones connector. Do not cover

the ventilation slot when vour CO-:ote- s :n.

. . Kedbcnones connector (page 22, 25)

T \ Wcrcchone connector (page 26)

-C '_«>€ n connector

Connecting a Power Source

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

A fully charged battery pack supplies power for approximately tw’o to three hours. See "Displaying Detailed Battery Information" on page 107 for information on checking the battery life.

There are two battery indicator lights on the computer:

Battery Indicator

iflQ

Meaning

Indicates the status of the battery pack

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

^ 2 on the right side of the computer.

Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning

On Flashing quickly

The computer is using battery power. The battery is running out of power.

Flashing slowly The battery is charging.

Off

The computer is using AC power.

Using Your Notebook Computer

^ See "Using a Second Battery Pack” on page 40 for information on installing and charging a

battery pack in the drive bay.

Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.

When the remaining battery charge drops to 7%, the computer automatically enters System Save to Disk 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 38.

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.

Connecting a Power Source

Starting Your Computer

1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction ot the arrow, and litt 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.

Using Your Notebook Computer

Using Battery Power

You can use one or two battery packs as a source ot power. The second battery pack inserts into the drive bay on the right side of the computer. (See "Using Power Saving Modes" on page 38.) Additional batter)’ 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.

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.

Registering Windows® 95

The first time \ ou turn on your computer, \ ou need to complete a few steps to register and configure the Windows 95 software tliat is already installed on \ our computer.

^ You must register Windows 95 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. Ü Read and accept the License Agreement. □ Enter your Certificate of Authenticitv number located on the

cover of the Introducing Windows 95 manual.

2 Windows 95 setup:

□ Click the Finish button on the Windows 95 Setup Wizard screen.

3 Selecting your computer settings:

□ If necessary, change the Time Zone, Date and Time on the

Date/Time Properties screen.

4 Learning about Windows 95:

□ If you want, take the tour of Windows 95.

Using Your Notebook Computer

Registering Your Computer

You can take advantage of Sony's commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering vour computer with Sony:

□ Sony Online Support - Talk to a Support Representative to

troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer. Limited Warranty - Protect your investment. See the Limited

□

Warranty Card for details. Express service - Provides convenient resolution of problems.

□

Follow these steps to use the Sony notebook computer's online registration service.

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

registration service. See "Connecting a Phone Line" on page 44.

1 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form.

Press the Tab key to move from box to box.

2 Click the Next button to advance to the next form. 3 Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time

you complete a form.

4 Click the Register Now button to register your computer. Your

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

Using the Keyboard

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

Escape Key

- ?-- -- -- ----- -- -- -- -------B-- -- --- -- ----- --

Shift key

Ctrl key

Fn key

Keys

Numeric keypad

Navigation keys

Correction keys

Function keys Print Screen key

f irts^rr 1 CWif

^ Set Lk

, 1" 1" :l.. l"-1'

1 2 3

, Q W E

A S

P t cf)

.,.:L

En(»i

j Applications key

Alt key

Windows 95 key

Descriptions

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.)

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).

The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents.

Numeric keypad area

Using Your Notebook Computer

Keys

Function keys

Escape key Print Screen key

Operator keys

Windows 95 key

Fn key

Applications key

Descriptions

The twelve function keys along tire top ot the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks.

For example, in many applications, FI is the Help kev. The task associated with each function key

may vary from one application to the next. The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands 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.

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 anofher 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 $.

The key with the Windows logo displays the

Windows 95 Start menu; it's the equivalent of

clicking the Start button on the task bar. See

"Combinations and Functions with the Windows

95 Key" on page 19. The Fn key is used in combination with other

keys. To issue commands. See "Combinations and

Functions with the Fn Key" on page 21.

The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of

context-sensitive choices; pressing this key is the

equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.

Using the Keyboar

Combinations and Functions with the Windows 95 Key

Combinations

0 + FI 0 + Tab a + E a + F

a + Ctrl + F

a + M

Shift + a + M

a + R

a + Pause +

Break

Indicators

Power

Fiard disk

Battery 1

Functions

Displays Windows Help. Switches the selected button on the taskbar. Displays Windows Explorer. Displays the Windows Find window to find a

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

Displays Find window which is for finding in other computers. This is the equivalent of selecting Find from the Start menu.

Minimizes all displayed windows. Returns all minimized windows to their

previous size. Displays the Run window. This is the

equivalent of selecting Run from the Start

menu.

Displays the Properties window. This is the equivalent of double-clicking the System icon

in the Control Panel.

Functions

Lights when the power to the computer is turned on. Flashes in system suspend mode. Turns off when the computer is in system save to disk mode or powered off.

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.

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

Battery 2

■ Ed 2

Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the drive bay on the right side of the computer.

Using Your Notebook Computer

Combinations/ Feature

Fn+ "d(F12)

System save to disk

mode

Fn+E Eject CD-ROM

Fn+F Change the display size

Fn+D Video standby

Fn-i-S System 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 power.

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

Zooms in or zooms out the display size.

Turns off the LCD in order to save power.

Puts the system in standby mode, a power management state. When the system enters standby mode, the hard disk and video enter a low power state, and the CPU clock and the processor are not active.

Using the Touchpad

Tile 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. With the touchpad, you have the option to press the left or right buttons, or tap the pad.

-Pointer

Actions

Point

Click

Double-click

Right-click

Drag

Scroll

Descriptions

Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object.

Tap the touchpad with one finger once or press the left button once.

Tap the touchpad with one finger twice or press the left button

twice.

Tap the touchpad with three fingers once or press the right button once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices.

Tap once and then slide your finger on the touchpad, or slide one finger while holding down 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.

Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad.

Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key

Using the Keyboard

Combinations/ Feature

Fn+ (ESC)

System suspend

mode

Fn+ Ca (F2) Display power status

Fn+ ^ (F3)

Speaker switch

Fn+ -J (F4)

Speaker volume

Fn+ (F5) Brightness control

Fn+ 3 (F6) Contrast control

Fn+ [113/ W (F7) Switch to the external display

Fn+ cm]/® (F8) Select video out

Fn-i-

(F9)

Functions

Puts the system into system suspend mode, a power management state. To return the system to the acti\'o 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-rF4, then t or To decrease volume, press Fn-rF4, then 4- or

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD. To increase light intensity, press Fn-t-F5 and then i or To decrease light intensity, press Fn-t-F5 and then 4r or .

The contrast control is not currently used on the LCD display.

Toggles through the LCD, external display (connected to the O Monitor connector) and both LCD and external display.

Only LCD

----------

LCD and external display

-----------

Only external display -4—

Toggles between LCD and TV connected to the O Video Out connector.

Disconnects from the docking station when the power is on.

Using Your Notebook Computer

Notes on Mouseware

See Mouseware Help for information on additional features of the touchpad, such as middle button click, adjusting touchpad speed, enabling and disabling tapping, tap and drag lock, and Wheel Mouse

functions.

To access Mouseware Help:

1 Click the Start button.

2 Point to Settings and click Control Panel.

3 Double-click the Mouse icon.

4 Click the Help button on the Mouse Properties screen.

Using Your Notebook Computer

To insert the floppy disk drive

1 Turn off the computer. 2 If another des ice is in the drive bay, remove the device. See "To

remove the CD-ROM drive" on page 30 or "To remove the second battery pack" on page 41.

3 Insert the floppy disk drive into the drive bay with the VAIO label

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

Drive bay

Floppy disk drive

To insert a floppy disk

1 Hold the floppy disk with the label side facing up.

2 Gently push the floppy disk into the drive until it dicks into place.

Floppy disk

Using the Floppy Disk Drive

To remove a floppy disk

-1 When YOU finish using tho floppv disk, press the hjoet button to remove the floppy disk.

^ If you have difficulty removing a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, remove the floppy

disk drive from the drive 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.

3 Slide the drive out of the drive bay.

4 Insert the weight saver. See “Using the Weight Saver" on page 42.

Using the CD-ROM Drive

4 Close the tray by pushing it genth’.

^ Be sure to seat the CD-ROM disk firmly over the CD-ROM drive hub fingers. Failure to do so

could damage your CD-ROM drive.

When you finish using the CD-ROM, press the Ejea button to remove the CD-ROM disk.

When the computer is in system suspend or system save to disk mode, you cannot remove a CD-ROM disk. See "Controlling Power Management" on page 103 for more information about system suspend and system save to disk modes.

If the CD-ROM disk does not come out when you press the Eject button, turn off the computer and insert a sharp, pointed object into the manual ejeO hole.

Using Your Notebook Computer

Using the CD-ROM Drive

Your computer comes with the CD-ROM dri\ e in the drive ba\'. You can remove it so that you can use other cievices in the drive hav.

To insert a CD-ROM disk

1 Turn cm the computer.

^ When the computer is in system suspend or system save to disk mode, you cannot

insert a CD-ROM disk. See "Controlling Power Management” on page 103 for more information on system suspend and system save to disk modes.

2 Press the Eject button to open the CD-ROM drive.

The CD tray slides out.

3 Place the CD-ROM disk in the tray with the label side facing up. Push

the disk onto the hub until the disk clicks into place.

Label side facing up

Using Your Notebook Computer

To remove the CD-ROM drive

1 Turn off fhe compufor before removing the CD-ROM drive. 2 There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the CD-ROM drive. Slide tliis

lever in the direction of the arrow.

3 Slide the drive out of the drive bay.

4 Insert the weight saver. See "Using the Weight Saver" on page 42.

To reinsert the CD-ROM drive

1 Turn off the computer. 2 If another device is in the drive bay, remove the device. See "To

remove a floppy disk" on page 27 or "To remove the second battery pack" on page 41.

3 Insert the CD-ROM drive into the drive bay with the label side facing

up.

Drive bay

CD-ROM drive (supplied)

Using the Floppy Disk Drive

There are two wavs to connect the floppy disk drive to vonr computer: J Externallv, by connecting it to the computer's i-DD/I’rinter

connector. J Internally, by inserting it into the drive bay. The computer comes with the CD-ROM drive in the drive 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 exfernally 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 101 for details.

To connect the floppy disk drive externally

□ Connect the floppy disk drive to the 0 / A FDD/Printer connector

using the external floppy disk drive cable.

Using the Headphones with Remote Contro

Using the Remote Control to Play an Audio CD

I (stop)

Find the beginning of

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) once**

the current track (AMS*)

Find the beginning of

(1-^

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previous tracks (AMS) Find the beginning of

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the next track (AMS) Find the beginning of

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) repeatedly**

succeeding tracks (AMS) Go forward quickly Hold down Go backwards quickly

"AM S = Automatic Music Sensor

'"These operations are possible in both the play and pause modes.

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side of ) **

Using the Hold Switch

You can use the Hold switch to lock the controls of the headphone remote control. When you are not using the headphone remote control, slide Hold in the direction of the arrow. To unlock, slide Hold back.

Using PC Card

2 Ronio\'o the PC card slot protector.

When you use a Type HI PC card, you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors.

3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot, front label facing up. Gently

push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector. The release button comes out.

PC card

^ Do not force a card into the slot. It may damage the connector pins.

If you have difficulty inserting a card, check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation.

To remove a PC card

1 Pull the PC card release button up and press it.

2 Gently grasp the card and pull it out.

3 Insert the PC card slot protector back into the empty slot.

Using Your Notebook Computer

Using Infrared Communication Devices

Your computer includes an intrarod port, located on the back panel. You can use this port to communicate with other intrared-equipped devices

with compatible protocols, such as a digital still camera or other computers.

To use infrared communication with a digital still camera

Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that they are in a direct line.

To use infrared communication with another computer

Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line.

Using Infrared Communication Device

^ Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if

the infrared device is deteaed.

If the two devices are too far apart or too close together, data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission.

Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other objects.

Avoid direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or flashing incandescent light close to the infrared ports.

See the manual that came with your digital still camera or other infrared communication device for more information on installation and use.

The active area of infrared transmission extends about 39 V, inches (1 m) with a radius of 15 degrees.

Using Your Notebook Computer

Using Power Saving Modes

when vou uso a battery as the source ot po\yer for your computer, you can take advantage of power management settings to conser\'e battery

life. In adciition to the normal operating mode, which allows vou to turn

off specific devices, your compufer has fhree distinct power sac'ing

modes: System Standby, System Suspend, and System Save to Disk. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer automatically enters System Save to Disk mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 7%, regardless of fhe power management setting you select.

Normal Mode

This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. To save power, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the modem. The power indicator light is on in this mode.

For details, see "Controlling Power Management" on page 103.

System Standby Mode

This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief period. The hard disk and video display enter a low power state,

and the CPU clock and processor stop. The power indicator light is on in this mode.

To activate system standby mode

Press Fn+S. You can also enter system standby mode using the PowerPanel utility.

To return to normal mode

Press any key.

System Suspend Mode

The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The power indicator light flashes in this mode.

Using Infrared Communication Device

To activate system suspend mode

Press Fti+Esc, or slide the power switcli forward and hold it for at least four seconds. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter system suspend mode.

To return to normal mode

Press any key.

System Save to Disk Mode

The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off in this mode.

To activate system save to disk mode

Press Fn+F12. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter system save to disk mode.

To return to normal mode

Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward. The computer returns to its previous state.

^ When returning from system save to disk mode, the system status stored on the hard disk is

erased and the computer starts normally if you slide the power switch forward and hold for at least four seconds.

Time to return to normal mode:

□

System standby < System suspend < System save to disk

Power consumption:

□

System standby > System suspend > System save to disk

Using Your Notebook Computer

Using a Second Battery Pack

You can purchase a second recliargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can extend the time that you use )’our computer with battery power. When using two battery packs, the battery pack you insert first charges first. The battery pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85% full. You can defermine which battery pack is charging by the battery indicator light status.

To insert a second battery pack

1 If another device is in the drive bay, remove the device. See "To

remove a floppy disk" on page 27 or "To remove the CD-ROM drive" on page 30.

2 Insert the battery pack into the drive bay.

The battery 2 indicator light turns on.

3 Attach the Weight Saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack.

See also "Using the Weight Saver" on page 42.

Battery pack

Weight saver

To charge the second battery pack

Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power. The battery indicator flashes while the batter\’ is charging. See also "To charge the battery pack" on page 10 for more information.

To determine the amount of time the battery lasts, see "Displaying Battery Information" on page 106.

To remove the second battery pack

Using a Second Battery Pack

1 There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove

the battery pack, slide this lever in the direction of the arrow.

2 Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack.

3 Reinsert the weight saver. See "Using the Weight Saver" on page 42.

Using Your Notebook Computer

Using the Weight Saver

The weight saver protects the drive bav when it is empty.

To attach the Weight Saver

1 If another device is in the drive bay, remcrve the device. See "To

remove a floppy disk" on page 27, "To remove fhe CD-ROM drive"

on page 30, or "To remove the second battery pack" on page 41.

2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

Weight saver (supplied)

To remove the Weight Saver

There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the weight saver, slide this lever in the direction of the arrow.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

You can add functionality to vour computer by connecting any of these peripherals:

□ Phone line (page 44) □ Docking station (page 45) □ Printer (page 53) □ External display (page 54) □ External mouse or keyboard (page 59) □ External speakers (page 60) □ External microphone (page 61) □ Digital still camera or other serial device (page 62) □ Digital video camera recorder (page 63) □ Universal serial bus (USB) device (page 64)

^ Before you connea peripherals, turn off the computer and all peripherals.

Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables.

Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting a Phone Line

You need to connect a phone line to take advantage ot online services, the

Internet, and Sony Online Support. The phone line also enables you to

1 Pull the PC card release buttons away from the computer.

2 Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone line jack on the

computer.

3 Plug the other end into the wall jack.

^ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated

telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX).

Connecting the Docking Station

Attaching an optional docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals as shown below. There are two types of docking stations: the I’orsonal Docking Station and the Network Docking Station. The Personal Docking Station does not include the SCSI, Network (ethernet), and DV In/Out connectors.

Q] C3* Video Out (page 57)

g USB * (page 64)

^ / (Ml Mouse/Keyboard (page 59)

0 ~ DC In (page 9)

0 A Game

0 V Microphone (page 26)

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* USB ports are included to provide state-of-the-art technology. Your operating system supports a

limited number of USB devices. You may need to install software (device drivers) supplied with your USB device before using the USB device.

t Network docking station only.

^ When your computer is connected to the docking station, you cannot use the system

suspend or save to disk power saving modes.

To listen to audio CDs through the computer's built-in speakers, insert the CD-ROM drive into the computer's drive bay. Audio from a CD in the docking station's drive bay cannot be heard through the built-in speakers.

G» Line Out

O Monitor (page 54)

£)i Printer

lOICH Serial C0M1 (page 62)

Network (ethernet)'

SCSI*

DV In/Out (page 63)'

Connecting Peripheral Devices

To attach your computer to the docking station

To supph' power to vour computer while it is connected to tire docking station, N’ou can connect the AC adapter directly to the docking station.

1 Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripherals. 2 On the back of fhe compufer, liff the cover that protects the docking

station port.

Align the indentation on the bottom of fhe computer with the guide post on the docking station.

Notebook computer Docking station

Using the Headphones with Remote Control

Your computer includes headphones, wliiclr \ ou can use to listen to audio and video CDs. You can listen to audio CDs e\ en when your computer is in system suspend mode.

To use the remote control when vour computer is active, you must use the Music/Movie Player software. To use tlie remote control when your computer is in system suspend mode, follow fhe directions in the next section.

^ See "Using the Music/Movie Player" on page 99 for more information on how to play audio

CDs.

To use the remote control in system suspend mode

1 Connect the micro-plug of the headphones to the headphone remote

control, not to the f} Headphone connector of the computer.

^ Connect the headphones firmly to the remote control. A loose conneaion may cause

noise during playback.

2 Connect the headphone remote control to the Cl Headphone

connector on the computer.

3 While holding down the Fn key, press Esc.

The computer enters system suspend mode.

4 Press the ■ Stop button on the remote control.

Using Your Notebook Computer

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 Winciows 95 taskbar. 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut

Down Windows dialog box.

Shut Down Windows

Are you sue you want to:

^ the computet?;

fieslart the computcf?

Restartthecompytef intis DOS mode?

^ ¿lose ei piogidm and log as a dilerent user?

ies No Help

Select Shut Down the Computer.

Click Yes.

^ 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.

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 page 103.

Using Your Notebook Computer

This section describes how to start using \ our computer and how to use vour computer's internal and external dev ices, such as the touchpad,

floppy disk drive, and CD-ROM drive.

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Front

LCD screen (pages 21, 133)

Speakers (page 60)

Keyboard (pages 17)

Touchpad (page 23)

Left/right button

Microphone (page 61)

Power indicator (pages 13, 19)

Hard disk drive indicator (page 19)

Battery 1/2 indicators (pages 19, 106)

Num Lock indicator (page 20)

Caps Lock indicator (page 20)

Scroll Lock indicator (page 20)

Telephone Options

You can use the tollovving telephone options;

Placing and Receiving Phone Calls

Option

Do Not Disturh

Call Screening

Adjust ring volume

Description

Turn Do Not Disturh on if you want the Communication Center to answer automatically

incoming calls and take a message without disturbing you. To turn Do Not Disturb on, click the MENU button on the Main screen and select Options, then select the Interface tab and check the

"Do Not Disturb" checkbox.

Turn Call Screening on if you want to monitor your calls. With Call Screening on, incoming messages will be played through your computer's speakers. To turn Call Screening on, click the MENU button on the Main screen and select Options, then select the Interface tab and check the "Call Screening" checkbox.

Click the right mouse button on the Volume slider and adjust the Ring slider.

Connecting the Docking Statio

Make sure the docking station lever is in the release position.

Align the guide posts on the docking station with the openings on the ^

back of the computer, and then slide the computer in the direction of

the arrow until it stops. .

5 Slide the docking station lever into the lock position to secure your

computer in the docking station.

IN USE indicator

Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the dc in connector on the docking station. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet.

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Connecting Peripheral Devices

Tht' ® power indicator light turns greor

(T) Power indicator

I Battery charger indicator

IN USE In use indicator

7 Turn on the computer.

The IN USE indicator light turns on.

IKi

To charge a battery pack using the docking station

1 Open the cover of the batterc' charger ba\'.

Connecting the Docking Sta

3 When the battery pack is fully inserted, close the cover.

4 Connect the docking station to an AC outlet.

The docking station automatically charges the battery. The battery charger indicator light is on while the battery is charging. When the battery is fully charged, the battery charger indicator light turns off.

^ Do not move the docking station or place it on a slant while the battery is in the docking

station charger bay.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

To remove the battery pack

1 Open the cover of the battery charter bay. 2 Press the Eject button.

3 Pull out the battery pack. 4 Close the cover of the battery charger bay.

To insert the CD-ROM or floppy disk drive into the docking station

You can use the CD-ROM drive or the floppy disk drive in the docking station. By using the drive bays in both the computer and the docking station, you can use the CD-ROM drive and the floppy disk drive at the same time.

^ Turn off the computer before inserting or removing the drive.

To remove the drive

There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the drive. Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow, and then pull the drive out of the bay. Insert another drive or the weight saver into the drive bay. See "Using the Weight Saver" on page 42. Do not leave the drive bay empty.

Connecting the Docking Station

To remove your computer from the docking station when the power is on

1 On the Start menu, select Eject. Alternatively, press Fn+F9.

The IN USE indicator turns off. If you press Fn+F9, fhe compufer beeps

once.

^ Do not remove the computer before the IN USE indicator light turns off. Removing

the computer before the light turns off may cause malfunction.

2 Slide the docking station lever forward into the release position to

disengage the computer from the docking station.

3 Lift the computer away from the docking station.

Close the docking station port cover on the back of your computer.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

To remove your computer from the docking station when the power is off

1 Turn off your computer and the connected peripherals. 2 Slide the docking lever forward into the release position to disengage

the computer from the docking station.

3 Lift the computer away from the docking station. 4 Close the docking station port cover on the back of your computer.

^ If the docking station lever does not move, insert a sharp, pointed object into the manual

eject hole on the rear of the docking station.

Connecting a Printer

You can connect a Windows 95-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.

To connect a printer

□ Use the 0/ symbol to locate the FDD/Printer connector. Plug the

printer cable (supplied with the printer) into this port on the computer.

See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use.

Before using the printer, you may need to change the FDD/Printer setting in the Sony

Notebook Setup software. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen" on page 101.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting an External Display

You can connect an external display to your notebook computer. For example, you can use the computer with a:

□ Computer display (monitor) (page 54)

□ Multimedia computer display (page 55) □ Projector (page 56) □ TV (page 57)

To connect a computer display

□ Use the O symbol on the back of the computer to locate the Monitor

connector. Plug the display cable into this connector on the back of the computer.

□ If necessary, plug one end of fhe display power cord into the display,

and the other end into an AC outlet.

^ See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation

and use.

Connecting an External Display

To connect a multimedia computer display

You can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computer display that includes built-in speakers and a microphone.

Use the O symbol to locate the Monitor connector. Plug the display cable into this connector.

Use the 0 symbol to locate the Headphones connector. Plug the speaker cable into this connector.

Use the V symbol to locate the Microphone connector. Plug the microphone cable into this connector.

^ See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on

installation and use.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

To connect a projector

You can use a projector as an external display, such as Sony's LCD

Projector.

See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use.

Connecting an External Display

To connect a TV

You can connect a TV that has audio and \ ideo connectors hy using optional A/V connecting cables.

Video

cable

^ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

To select a display

When you connect an external display to the monitor connector, you can toggle the output among the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), the external monitor, or both devices. When you use the Video Out connector to send the output to a TV, you can toggle between the LCD and the TV.

Use the following keys to select a display. See also "Selecting the Display Mode" on page 109 for more information.

To Press Result

Switch to the Fn+F7 Toggles among the LCD, the external display

VGA monitor connected to the Monitor connector, and both

the LCD and external display.

Only LCD

—► LCD and external display

Only external display —

Select LCD Fn+F8 Toggles between the LCD and TV (the display or TV connected to the Video Out connector).

Monitor connector

Video Out connector

Using Your Notebook Computer

5 Press the Eject button to open the CD-ROM drive.

The CD Tray slides out.

6 Place the audio CD in the trav and close the tray bv gently pushing

the tray.

7 Press the ► Play button on the remote control.

Playback begins.

To stop playback, press the ■ Stop button and press the Eject button on

the CD-ROM drive. Then remove the audio CD.

^ See 'Controlling Power Management" on page 103 for more information about system

suspend mode.

To recover from system suspend mode, press any key on the keyboard.

Use only the supplied headphone remote control. You cannot operate this computer with the remote control supplied with other models.

To remove an audio CD from the CD-ROM drive, remove the CD within one minute after pressing the ■ Stop button on the remote control. If the CD tray does not open, press the

■ Stop button and try again.

Using Your Notebook Computer

ISS.-'

Light

Num Lock

Caps Lock

Scroll Lock

Turns on when the number keys area in the numeric kev'pati are active.

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.

Turns on when the screen

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

Off

Turns off when the a 1 p ha n u m e n c c h a r a c t e rs 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.

Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard

You can connect an external mouse or keyboard to your computer. To connect both a mouse and a keyboard, use the docking station (see "Connecting the Docking Station" on page 43). The Mouse/Keyboard connector requires a PS/2-style plug or adapter.

To connect an external mouse or keyboard

□ Use the ^ /symbol to locate the Mouse / Keyboard connector.

Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with the t mark facing up.

^ See "Using Your Notebook Computer" on page 5 for more information on using the

keyboard.

See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on

installation and use.

Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard, turn off the computer.

To use a mouse connected to the Serial port, make sure the mouse is compatible with the

Serial port.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting External Speakers

You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting

external speakers.

^ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use.

Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on.

To connect external speakers

□ Use the 0 symbol to locate the Headphones connector. Plug the

speaker cable into this connector.

Speakers

^ See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use.

Connecting an External Miaophone

Connecting an External Microphone

You can enhance the quality of sound input b\' using an external microphone.

^ Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use.

To connect an external microphone

□ Use the \ to locate the Microphone connector. Plug the microphone

cable into this connector.

Microphone

^ See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on installation and

use.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device

You can connect other computer peripherals, such as Sony's Digital Still camera, to the Serial connector on your computer.

To connect a digital still camera

□ Use the oa symbol to locate the Serial connector. Plug the connecting

cable into this port on the computer and into the Digital I/O

connector on the digital still camera.

^ Sony's Digital Still camera (DSC-F1) is pictured; your camera may need to be connected

differently.

See the manual that came with your digital camera or other serial device for more information on installation and use.

You can connect the DSC-FI either to the Serial port or by using an infrared communication.

If you use a digital camera that has an infrared data communication system or other infrared communication device, see "Using infrared Communication Devices" on page 36.

Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder

You can connect a digital \ ideo camera recorder to the DV In/Out connector on the docking station. See "Connecting the Docking Station" on page 45.

To connect a digital video camera recorder

□ Plug the DV connecting cable into the DV In/Out connector on the

rear of the docking station and the DV In/Out connector on the

digital video camera recorder.

^ Sony's digital video camera recorder (DCR-PC7) is pictured; your digital video camera

recorder may need to be conneded differently.

See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

You can connect a USB device to your computer.

To connect a USB device

□ Use the symbol to locate the USB connector. Plug the USB cable

into this port.

USB device

______

----------

^ USB ports are included to provide state-of-the-art technology. You may need to install

software (device drivers) supplied with your USB device before using the USB device.

To use your USB device, you must install the USB supplemental software using your Sony Application Recovery utility.

See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and use.

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Using the Communication Center

The Communication Center is a complete, powerful, flexible, yet simpleto-use communications system.

You can use the Communication Center as a speakerphone and as a full-

featured answering machine with multiple mailboxes and optional

password protection. The Phone Book allows you to speed dial frequently used numbers. You

can create recipient groups, which streamlines the process of sending

messages.

You can send and receive faxes, e-mail, and data files, and attach

documents to your faxes.

Other features include;

□ Voicemail □ Pager notification

□ Message forwarding

Opening and Closing the Communication Center

To open the Communication Center

□ Click the Communication Center icon on the desktop.

If this is the first time you are using the Communication Center, the Setup Wizard is displayed.

If you have used the Communication Center before, the Main screen is displayed (see page 67 for details on the Main screen).

Using the Communication Center

To close the Communication Center

1 Click the 0 button on the Main screen. 2 Click Yes to close the Communication Center.

Getting Started with

the Communication Center

The first time you start the Communication Center, the Setup Wizard is displayed, and you are prompted to provide information that the Communication Center needs to configure your system properly. To reconfigure the Communication Center later, you can run the Setup Wizard again.

To access the Setup Wizard

1 Click the MENU button on the Main screen and choose Configure. 2 Select Setup Wizard to open the Setup Wizard. 3 Follow the Wizard's instructions to change your settings as needed.

Communication Center Main Screen

You can access most of the Communication Center’s features from the Main screen, including: placing and receiving calls, sending and receiving faxes, checking your messages, and using your Phone Book.

Access other features-,

Control menu

Mailbox name

Access messages

Go online to

send/receive e-mail

Status

Open phone pad

Dial pad

Telephone options

Start Wleb browser Compose and send a fax

Help

Minimize

Number of new

messages

Digital display

Volume control Access Phone Book

Compose and send e-mail

The dial pad allows you to quickly enter phone numbers. Click the DIAL button to place the call. Information on the status of your call, along with date and time, the name of the current mailbox, and the number of messages, is displayed on the digital display.

Many features of the Communication Center are available in a variety of ways. There are buttons on the Main screen that take you directly to your messages, the Phone Book, quick fax, and a Web browser. The Communication Center's main screen expands into a phone pad when you click the left edge of the Main screen. By clicking on the title of the expanded screen you can toggle through expanded screens.

Using the Communication Center

The MENU button gives you access to other features, such as adding mailboxes, recording and changing greetings, setting up special services for vour callers, and customizing the Communication Center.

Getting Help

^ Although this manual includes instructions for the most commonly used features and

funaions of the Communication Center, you will find more detailed instructions on advanced features by using the program's online help.

While using the Communication Center, you can access online help by: U Pressing FI from the Main Screen or when viewing a dialog box.

□ Clicking the MENU button on the Main screen and selecting Help. □ Clicking the LU button on the Main screen.

Using Mailboxes and Greetings

Mailboxes organize messages for each Communication Center user. When you start the Communication Center, one mailbox is automatically created for you. You can add other mailboxes at any time. Mailboxes come with a pre-recorded greeting. You can record your own greeting or choose one of the existing greetings.

When a caller calls into the Communication Center, the default mailbox answers the call. Callers can then leave a message in this mailbox, or transfer to another mailbox. You can set up the Communication Center to answer all types of incoming calls, or to answer only fax or only data calls.

Communication Center Main Screen

Accessing Mailboxes

Ü Click the MENU button on the Main screen, choose Configure and

select Mailboxes.

MAILBOXES

101 Haiold Smith 0 Voice

"•I Harold Smith

102 JaiwSMth 0 Voice

JeneSiHth

0 Fax 0 Data

0 Fan 0 Data

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Click the title to switch among the screens for Mailboxes. Messages, Phone Book, and Greetings.

The Mailboxes screen displays a list of all mailboxes, including fhe name

of each mailbox, ifs exfension number, and the number of new messages.

Before you can access mailbox messages, record greetings, or change

mailbox options for a mailbox, you need to select the mailbox. To select

the mailbox, click the mailbox from the list of mailboxes on this screen.

The selected mailbox is displayed on the Main screen above the new

message indicator.

Adding a Mailbox

You can add up to 50 mailboxes. If you have multiple mailboxes, you

must designate a default mailbox.

□ Click Add on the Mailboxes screen or

□ Click the DO button on the Mailboxes screen and select Add

The Mailbox Wizard is displayed to guide you through the process of

setting up the mailbox. Follow the Wizard's instructions to add a

mailbox.

Using the Communication Center

Accessing Mailbox Options

You can customize mailbox options. For example, vou can change a mailbox extension, assign or change passwords, specify a length and number of messages. To customize your mailbox:

Ü Click the MENU button on the Main screen and select Options... □ Click the DO button on the Mailboxes screen and select Options... □ Right-click on the mailbox and select Options...

Mailbox Passwords

You can assign passwords to protect against unauthorized access to your mailbox. Local passwords prevent access to your mailbox from your compufer; remote passwords prevent access to your mailbox from a

remote telephone. Keep the following in mind when working with passwords; □ Remote passwords must be numeric and four-digits long. Remote

passwords cannot begin with a 0 (zero).

□ Local passwords can be any letters, symbols or numbers, and up to

eight characters long. Local passwords are case sensitive. □ You can set different passwords for remote and local mailbox access. □ Do not forget your local password. You will not be able to access the

mailbox from your computer if you forget its local password. If you

forget your local password, you must reinstall the Communication Center using the Application Recovery CD (see "Using the System and Application Recovery CD" on page 126). Be sure to select the option "I want to save my old information, but clear all passwords."

This will preserve your messages.

□ If you forget your remote password, you can re-configure the

mailbox by running the Setup Wizard, and re-entering the remote password.

Communication Center Main Screen

Setting the Default Mailbox

If vou have more than one mailbox, vou must set one as the default mailbox. The default mailbox is used to answer all incoming calls.

Incoming faxes and data messages are always sent to the default mailbox. The sender cannot transfer them to another mailbox

The default mailbox is indicated by a yellow border around its icon on the

Mailboxes screen.

1 Click the MENU button on the Main screen, choose Configure and

select Mailboxes. The Mailboxes screen is displayed.

2 Select the mailbox you want to set as the default. 3 Click the DO button on the Mailboxes screen and select Set Default. 4 Click OK. The selected mailbox is set as the default.

You can right-click on the mailbox that you want to set as the default and select Set Default from the pop-up menu.

To delete a mailbox

When you delete a mailbox, all messages and information in the mailbox

are also deleted.

^ You cannot delete the default mailbox. If you want to delete a mailbox that is the default

mailbox, first set a different mailbox as the default.

1 Click the MENU button on the Main screen, choose Configure and

select Mailboxes. The Mailboxes screen is displayed.

2 Select the mailbox you want to delete. 3 If the mailbox has a local password, enter the password.

4 Click the DELETE button on the Mailboxes screen.

5 Click Yes to delete the mailbox.

Using the Communication Center

Mailbox Greetings

A mailbox greeting plavs for vour callers when the Commnnication Center answers a call. Your mailbox contains several pre-recorded greetings that tell callers how to leave a message, transfer to other mailboxes, and access other services. Each new mailbox you create contains a pre-recorded greeting that tells callers how to leave a message for this mailbox. You can listen to the pre-recorded greetings and decide if you want to use one of them as your default greeting or record your own greeting.

To access greetings

1 Click the MENU button on the Main screen, choose Configure and

select Greetings.

2 Select the Greetings tab.

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The Greeting screen displays a list of all the greetings available for this mailbox, along with the information about this recording. The yellow border around the greeting icon indicates the default greeting for this mailbox.

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To play a greeting

-I Click the PLAY button on the Greetings screen. The selected greeting is played.

To record a greeting

Your greeting can instruct callers to press the pound key (#) after

recording their message. This allows them to hear more options, such as marking the message "urgent."

1 On the Greetings screen, click the REC button to start recording and

begin speaking into the computer's microphone.

2 When you finish speaking, click the STOP button to end the

recording.

3 The greeting is recorded and added to the list of greetings for the

mailbox.

If you want the new greeting to play for your callers, you can make it the default greeting for the mailbox.

To set the default greeting

You must set a default greeting for every mailbox that has more than one

greeting. When the Communication Center answers an incoming call, the default

mailbox's default greeting is played. If a caller transfers to another mailbox, that mailbox's default greeting is played.

The default greeting is indicated by a yellow border around its icon on

the Greetings screen. □ Select a greeting, click the DO button on the Greetings screen, and

select Set Default. The selected greeting is set as the default for the current mailbox.

Using the Communication Center

To delete a greeting

You cannot delete the default greeting. If vou want to delete a greeting that is the default greeting, first set a different greeting as the default.

1 Select the greeting you want to delete.

2 Click the DELETE button on the Greetings screen or click the DO

button on the Greetings screen and select Delete. The selected greeting is deleted.

Accessing Mailboxes Remotely

You can retrieve your messages, record greetings, and access mailbox contents and other services from any touch tone telephone using the Communication Center remote access feature. You can access mailboxes

remotely by pressing keys on the remote telephone (DTMF tones).

To access the default mailbox

1 Dial the telephone number of your Communication Center system.

The default mailbox's greeting answers the call.

2 While the default greeting is playing:

□ If the mailbox has a remote password, press the star (*) key, enter

the password, then the pound key (#). or

□ If the mailbox does not have a remote password, press the star

key (*) followed by the pound key (#).

The Main Menu options are played.

3 Follow the Main Menu instructions to listen to messages or to access

other services.

Communication Center Main Screen

To access a different mailbox

1 Dial the telephone number ot your Communication Center system.

The default mailbox's greeting answers the call.

2 While the default greeting is playing, dial that mailbox extension

number. The mailbox greeting starts playing.

3 While the mailbox greeting is playing:

□ If the mailbox has a remote password, press the star (*■ ) key, enter

the password, then the pound key (#). or

□ If the mailbox does not have a remote password, press the star

key (*) followed by the pound key (#).

The Main Menu options are played. Follow the Main Menu instructions to listen to messages or to access

other services.

Using the Communication Center

Using Messages

Incoming e-mail messages appear simultaneously in all mailboxes. An incoming fax or data file is placed in the default mailbox. Faxes, e-mail, and data files fhat vou send or schedule to be sent are also stored as

messages in your mailbox. This makes it easy for you to manage all communications activities from one place.

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If you have multiple mailboxes, you first need to select the mailbox in

which you want to access messages.

1 Click the MENU button on the Main screen, point to Mailboxes, and

select the mailbox in which you want to access messages.

2 Click the MESSAGE button on the Main screen.

The Message screen is displayed.

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Message Folders

In Message folders, each message type (audio, fax, e-mail, and data) is represented by an icon. Message folders are organized as follows:

J New messages and e-mail messages marked "unread" are stored in

the New folder.

□ Messages you have played or saved, and e-mail messages marked

"read," are moved to the Old folder.

□ Messages scheduled for future transmission are stored in the Outbox

folder (with a Pending status) until they are sent.

□ Successfully transmitted and canceled messages are stored in the Sent

folder.

□ Unsuccessfully transmitted messages are stored in the Outbox folder

(with a Pending status). The Communication Center attempts to send

the message up to a maximum number of tries you have specified. If, after the maximum number of attempts, transmission is still unsuccessful, these messages are marked as unsuccessful, and moved

to the Sent folder.

□ You can move fax, data and voice messages you want to save for

future reference to the Cabinet folder.

Using the Communication Center

To play or view messages

The digital display on the Main screen displa\ s the number ot new

messages in the current mailbox. After you pla\’ each new message, the indicator is updated, and the messages are mo\ ed to the Old folder.

1 Click the MESSAGE button on the Main screen.

The Messages screen is displayed.

2 Select a message you want to play or view from any folder. 3 Click the Play button on the Messages screen or click the DO button

on the Messages screen and select Open.

^ If you dick the Play button for an e-mail message, you will hear the message instead of

viewing it.

After you play each new message, it moves to the Old folder. If you are sharing a mailbox and play a message intended for another person, you can copy the message from the Old folder back into the New folder. Simply right-click on the message, select Copy, point to Mailbox, and select the mailbox.

Managing Messages

You can copy fax, voice, and data messages, view detailed information on a message, delete a message from the mailbox, and forward it to another mailbox.

1 Click the MESSAGE button on the Main screen.

The Messages screen is displayed.

2 Select a message and click the DO button on the Messages screen. 3 Choose a command from the selection.

^ You can right-click on a message to see a list of available commands.

Using Messages

Sending Faxes

You can use the Communication Center to send faxes in a number of different ways:

□ Quick Fax — available directly on the Main screen, for sending a

short one page fax. You can also attach a document to a fax.

U Fax from any Windows application — by using an application's Print

command.

Fax by "drag and drop" — for faxing any file that supports OLE or

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one of the Communication Center's messages, simply drag the file

from the desktop to the Communication Center interface.

When you send a fax, select the Communication Center Fax printer driver as the current printer. By changing the properties of the Communication Center Fax printer, you can change the characteristics of how the fax is transmitted.

Before sending out your first fax, you may want to check the different

options available in the Fax options dialog. (Click the MENU button on

the Main screen and select Options, then select the Fax tab.)

To configure Communication Center fax

1 Click Start on the Windows 95 taskbar.

2 Point to Settings, then click Printers.

The Printers screen is displayed.

3 Select Communication Center Fax. If it is not the default printer, you

may want to select Set as Default from the File menu.

4 Select Properties from the File menu.

The Communication Center Fax Properties dialog is displayed.

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You can modih’ tlie following optioiis:

Option

Specify how faxes are positioned on the page

Change paper size

Specify fhe resolufion at which faxes are sent

Improve display of gray shading in graphics

Specify how dark to print graphics

Restore the original printer settings

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Change Portrait or Landscape orientation on the Paper tab.

Change Paper size on the Paper tab The following paper sizes are supported: □ Letter (8.5"xll'') (default) □ Legal (8.5"xl4") □ A4 (210x297 mm)

Change resolution on the Graphics tab. □ High sends the highest quality image. □ Low sends a lower quality image and reduces

transmission time.

Change dithering on the Graphics tab. □ Use None if you want no dithering. □ Use Coarse if your resolution setting is 300 dpi

or higher.

□ Use Fine if your resolution setting is 200 dpi or

lower.

□ Use Line art if your graphics include well-

defined borders between black, white and gray shadings.

□ Use Error diffusion if your graphics do not

have sharp, well-defined edges.

^ The best settings for printing graphics in the

Communication Center faxes is Fine dithering with Current intensity set at 190.

Change Intensity on the Graphics tab.

Click Restore Defaults on the Device Options tab

To send a Quick Fax

The easiest way to send a fax is Quick Fax — a short, one page message. You can attach a document to a Quick Fax.

1 Click the QUICK FAX button on the Main screen.

The Send Fax dialog is displayed.

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2 Fill in the recipient information and type vour message in the Note

field. This note will appear on the cover page of your fax. For more information about the Send Fax dialog, see "Filling in the

Send Fax Dialog" on page 82.

3 Click Send Fax Now.

The Communication Center begins sending the fax. To stop transmission, click Cancel.

To send a fax from another application

You can fax a document from any Windows application that supports the Print command (e.g., your word processing or spreadsheet program).

1 Open the Windows program and create or open the document you

want to fax.

2 Select Print or the equivalent command from the program's File

menu.

The program's Print dialog is displayed.

3 Select Communication Center Fax as the current printer.

4 Click OK or the program's equivalent command to print the

document. The Send Fax dialog is displayed.

5 Fill in the Send Fax dialog.

For more information, see "Filling in the Send Fax Dialog" on page 82.

6 Click Send Fax Now.

The Communication Center begins sending the fax. To stop transmission, click Cancel.

^ Faxes cannot exceed 100 pages.

Using the Communication Center

Filling in the Send Fax Dialog

The Send Fax dialog appears when vou send a fax, either from the Communication Center or from another program.

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High Resolution

When the light is on, indicates that a fax will be sent at high resolution.

First Name, Last Name, Country Code,

Recipient information. To send a fax, you must

specify at least the recipient's fax number. Area Code, Fax Number

Documents

Lets you attach documents to the fax. A green light

indicates that the fax contains attachments (click

the button to see the list of attached documents).

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information. Make sure a fax number is entered in

the Fax field. You may need to edit a recipient's

ontp,’ in your pihone hook to add a fax number (see

page 97). Lefs you address the fax to several people. To add

multiple recipients, fill in the recipient information and click Add Recipient, then repeat for each recipient.

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to people who frequently receive the same information.

See "Using the Group Feature" on page 84.

Deletes the selected recipient from the list.

Adds recipient information to your Phone Book.

Type the information to put on the fax cover page

or the Quick Fax message. The note cannot exceed 23 lines.

Sends the fax. Opens the Fax Viewer displaying the fax.

Copies the fax to a location you specify in .tif file format.

Lets you change fax options. Lets you schedule the fax for future transmission.

Copies the fax to the Cabinet folder of the current mailbox.

Lets you select and view fax cover pages. Closes the Send Fax dialog without sending the fax.

Using the Communication Center

Using the Group Feature

To create or change a group;

1 Click the PHONE BOOK button on the Main screen to open the

Phone Book.

2 Right-click the name of the person you would like to acid to the

group, and select Edit from the pop-up menu that appears.

3 Make sure that a fax number has been entered in the Fax field. 4 Click the GROUPS button.

5 If you are creating a new group, click the NEW GROUP button and

enter the name of the group.

The Group Membership field lists all the groups to which this person

belongs. The Available Groups field lists all the groups to which this person does not belong.

6 To add this person to a group, select the group from the Available

Groups list and click the ADD button. To remove this person from a group, select the group from the Group

Membership list and click the DELETE button.

To send a fax to the group:

1 Click the QUICK FAX button. 2 Click the PHONES button. 3 Click the SELECT button.

4 Click the Group Membership drop-down box and select the group to

which you would like to send the fax.

5 Click OK.

6 Click All in List.

Using Your Notebook Computer

Using PC Cards

Your computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices, sucli as anotlrer hard disk drive, additional memory, or to connect a network,

^ The PC card slots can accommodate (at the same time) two Type 1, two Type 11, or one Type

III PC card. These slots are compatible with Card Bus. The lower slot is compatible with ZV (Zoomed Video) port.

To insert a PC card

Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards.

^ You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card.

1 Pull the PC card release button up away from the computer and push

it in.

Using the Communication Center

If voii did not select to use the Conimunicatiiin Center to send and receive e-mail during set up, you need to enable e-mail. Select Configure from the main menu and run the Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard guides you through the steps of setting up e-mail in the Communication Center and correctly configures Microsoft^ Exchange/Windows Messaging.

To enable e-mail

1 Click fhe MENU buffon on the Main screen and select Options

The Options dialog is displayed. Select the E-mail tab.

The E-mail options dialog is displayed.

Change the option from "Do not log on to Microsoft Exchange/Windows Messaging."

You are prompted to restart the Communication Center for your changes to take effect.

Click Yes. The Communication Center is restarted with e-mail enabled.

Using Messages

To send a data file

You can use drag-and-drop to send a file or a Communication Center message to any computer that is capable of receiving a data file, such as one running the Communication Center, a terminal program, or a BBS.

You can drag-and-drop directly from any computer application that supports object linking and embedding (OLE), the Windows Explorer, the desktop, or any Communication Center folder.

^ Before sending data files, make sure that the computer to which you are sending the file is

running and is ready to receive data.

Drag the icon of the file or the Communication Center message you want to send onto the Main screen.

The Send File dialog is displayed.

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The Send Data dialog is displayed.

3 Fill in the Send Data dialog.

For more information, see "Filling in the Send Data Dialog" on page 88.

4 Click Send Data Now.

The Communication Center begins sending the data file. To cancel

transmission, click the HANGUP button on the Main screen.

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Sending E-mail

If you used the Communication Center Setup Wizard to configure the Communication Center for e-mail, the Send command connects you to vour service provider. Incoming e-mail is then delivered to the New folder, and oufgoing mail is delivered from fhe Oufbox.

If you do not want the Communication Center to connect automatically to your seryice proyider, clear the "Deliver outgoing messages immediately" checkbox on the E-mail tab of the Options dialog. Outgoing mail is stored in the Outbox until you are ready to send it.

To send an e-mail message

1 Click the CREATE MAIL button on the Main screen.

The New Message dialog is displayed.

2 Address and compose your message.

3 Click the button with the icon of the envelope.

If fhe Communication Center is not set up to deliver outgoing messages

immediately, the message is moved to the Outbox folder. To send e-mail messages from the Outbox folder, click the CHECK MAIL button on the

Main screen.

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The Send Data dialog appears when you send or resend data.

To send data, you must specify at least the recipient's telephone data

number. The following fields and buttons are available on the Send Data dialog.

Option

First Name, Last Name, Country Code, Area Code, Data Number

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Recipient information.

Lets you use your Phone Book to fill in the recipient information. Make sure a Data Number is entered in the Data field. You may need to edit a recipient's entry in your phone book to add a data number (see page 97).

Adds recipient information to your Phone Book. Lets you address the data file to several people. To add

multiple recipients, fill in the recipient information and click Add Recipient, then repeat for each recipient.

^ You can create Groups in your Phone Book to send data files to

people who frequently receive the same information. See "Using the Group Feature" on page 84.

Deletes the selected recipient from the list. Sends the data file.

Lets you schedule future data transmission. Lets you change data options. Closes the Send Data dialog without sending the data

file.

Using Messages

To record a message

1 Click the MESSAGE button on tlie Main screen.

The Messages screen is displayed. You can record a message in the

New tolder or in the Cabinet folder.

2 Click the REC button on the Messages screen to start recording the

message, and begin speaking.

3 Click the STOP button on the Messages screen to finish recording.

Receiving Faxes

When the Communication Center is on, it receives faxes automatically. The Fax Operation screen is displayed when an incoming call is from a fax machine. You can also receive faxes manually when you are online.

New faxes are stored in the New folder of the default mailbox. Faxes you have viewed or saved are moved to the Old folder.

If you are using the Communication Center for e-mail and have Microsoft Fax installed as a service, Microsoft Fax is automatically launched with

the Communication Center. To ensure that your incoming fax calls are

answered correctly, do one of the following: □ Remove Microsoft Fax from your Microsoft Exchange/Windows

Messaging profile. □ Disable answering on Microsoft Fax. □ Specify each service to answer after a different number of rings (for

example, set the Communication Center to answer after 2 rings, and

Microsoft Fax to answer after 4 rings).

To receive faxes manually

□ While you are online, click the MENU button on the Main screen,

choose Tools and select Manual Fax Receive.

Using the Communication Center

To forward faxes

You can forward incoming faxes to another fax number automatically. Select Options from the main menu and choose the Forwarding tab. Click

the FAX FORWARDING button. To enable forwarding, change the Never Forward option to Forwarci All. Then enter the fax number to which faxes should be forwarded and click OK. To disable fax forwarding, change the Forward All option back to Never Forward.

To print a fax

You can print the current fax or an existing fax using Fax Viewer.

1 Click fhe MESSAGE bufton on fhe Main screen, select the fax you

want to print from any folder and click fhe PLAY bufton or click View on the Send Fax dialog.

The Fax Viewer is displayed.

2 Click the PRINT button (or select Print from the File menu).

^ Make sure that the Communication Center Fax is not selected as the current printer.

Printing to the Communication Center Fax will send the fax.

3 Click OK.

The fax is prinfed on fhe selected printer.

^ If you have difficulty printing a fax, right-click on the fax and select Copy to File. Double

click on the copy of the file. The Wang Imaging application opens. Select Print from the File menu.

To receive e-mail

If you used the Communication Center Setup Wizard to configure the

Communication Center for e-mail, the Communication Center receives e-

mail when you click the CHECK MAIL button on the main screen. If not,

run the Communication Center Setup Wizard to enable e-mail.

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To receive data files

When the Communication Center is on, it receives data files

automatically. New data messages are stored in the New folder of fhe

default mailbox. Data messages you have \ iewed or saveef are moved to the Old folder.

To force the Communication Center to answer in data mode, select the

Answ'er as data only option in the Answering tab of the Options menu. Note that with this setting, the Communication Center does not receive voice messages or faxes. To enable voice and fax reception again, change this setting back Complete Answering Machine.

If someone wants to send a data file to the Communication Center from a terminal program, they must add ”09" to the end of the number they dial. The "09" tells the Communication Center to switch into data mode. If the Communication Center is not answering data calls correctly, the sending party should try adjusting the number of commas before the "09" so that the "09" will be transmitted while the Communication

Center is playing the greeting. Each comma normally produces a two-second pause in

terminal programs. If the sender is also running the Communication Center program, it is

not necessary to add "09“ because the Communication Center sends "09" automatically. However, the sender may want to change the Delay After Dialing setting in Options/Data to adjust the length of the pause before the "09" is transmitted.

Using the Communication Center

Placing and Receiving Phone Calls

To place a phone call

1 Dial or select the number vou want to call. You can:

□ Dial the number using the Communication Center's dial pad or

the numeric keypad on your keyboard, then click the DIAL button.

□ Click the PHONE BOOK button, select the Phone Book tab, then

double-click the name of the person you want to call.

U Click the REDIAL button on the Main screen to redial the last

number you called.

U Previously placed calls are logged in the Call Log. To call any of

these numbers again, select an entry from the Log tab of the Phone Book, then click the DIAL button.

^ If you make a mistake while dialing, click the CLEAR button on the Main screen to

delete one digit, or double-click to delete the entire number.

2 To end the conversation, click the HANGUP button on the

Communication Center's handset.

To answer a phone

If you want to be able to answer incoming calls while working in another program, the "Maximize on Ring" checkbox on the Interface tab of the Options dialog should be checked. "Maximize on Ring" is the default option.

□ When you have an incoming call, the SPEAKERPHONE button on

the Main screen changes to the ANSWER button. Click this button to answer the call.

^ If you are running another data terminal application that is answering incoming calls

instead of the Communication Center, change the settings in the data terminal application so that it will not answer incoming calls, or set it to answer after a number of rings that is greater than the number of rings that the Communication Center is set to answer calls. If Microsoft Fax is answering incoming calls instead of the Communication Center, see

"Receiving Faxes" on page 89 for troubleshooting tips.

Sony PCG-717 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Owner's Record

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Contents

Welcome

Unpacking Your Notebook Computer

Ergonomic Considerations

Back

Connecting a Power Source

Using the AC Adapter

Right

Left

To remove the battery pack

Starting Your Computer

Using Battery Power

To insert the battery pack

To charge the battery pack

Registering Windows® 95

Registering Your Computer

Using the Keyboard

Combinations and Functions with the Windows 95 Key

Using the Touchpad

Descriptions

Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key

Notes on Mouseware

To access Mouseware Help:

To insert the floppy disk drive

To insert a floppy disk

To remove a floppy disk

To remove the floppy disk drive

Using the CD-ROM Drive

To insert a CD-ROM disk

Using the Floppy Disk Drive

To connect the floppy disk drive externally

Using the Remote Control to Play an Audio CD

Using the Hold Switch

To remove a PC card

Using Infrared Communication Devices

To use infrared communication with a digital still camera

To use infrared communication with another computer

Using Power Saving Modes

Normal Mode

System Standby Mode

To activate system standby mode

To return to normal mode

System Suspend Mode

To activate system suspend mode

To return to normal mode

System Save to Disk Mode

To activate system save to disk mode

To return to normal mode

Using a Second Battery Pack

To insert a second battery pack

To remove the second battery pack

Using a Second Battery Pack

Using the Weight Saver

To attach the Weight Saver

To remove the Weight Saver

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting a Phone Line

Connecting the Docking Station

To attach your computer to the docking station

Using the Headphones with Remote Control

To use the remote control in system suspend mode

Shutting Down Your Computer

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

Using Your Notebook Computer

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Front

Placing and Receiving Phone Calls

7 Turn on the computer.

The IN USE indicator light turns on.

Connecting a Printer

To connect a printer

Connecting an External Display

To connect a computer display

To connect a multimedia computer display