Sony PCG-735 User Manual

SONY

VAIO Notebook Computer

User Guide

PCG-731/PCG-735

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Notice to Users

C 1998 Sony Eleclrtmtcs Inc. All rights
reserved. This manual and the software
described herein, in whole or in part, may
not be reproduced, translated, or reduced
toany 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 THB
MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH
OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT
SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAU
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 nuinual or

the information contairted herein at any

time without notice. The software

described herein is governed by the terms

of a separate user license agreement.
This product coitlains software owned by

Sony and licertsed by third parties. Use of

such software is su^ect to the terms and

conditions of license agreentents ettclosed

with this product. Some of the software

may not be transported or used outside the

United States. Software spedficatior» are

subject to change without notice and may

not necessarily be identical to current retail
versions.

Updates and additioris to software may
require an additional charge. Subscriptions
to online service providers may require a
fee and credit card information. Financial
services may require prior arrangements
with participating financial institutions.

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

All other trademarks are trademarks of
their respective owners.

Safety Information

Owner's Record

The model number and serial number are
located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO
Notebook Computer. Record the serial
number in the space provided here. Refer
to the model and serial number when you
call your Sony Service Center.

Model Number. PCG-731/PCG-735
Serial Number________________________

WARNING

□ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose your notebook computer
to rain or moisture.

□ To avoid electrical shock, do not open

the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

□ Never install modem or telephone

wiring during a lightning storm.

□ Never install telephone jacks in wet

locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations

J N^er touch uninsulated telephone

wire or terminals unless die telephone
line has been disconnected at the
network interface.

I Use caution when installing or

modifying telephone lines.

I Avoid using-the modem during an

electrical storm.

I Do not use the modem or a telephone

to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.

I A socket outlet should be as ckise as

possible to the unit and easily
accessible.

! The use Of optical instruments

«v^ this product will increase eye
hazard.

AVERITISSEMENT

Pour prévenir tout risque d'incendie
ou d'électrocution, garder cet appareil
à l'abri de la pluie et de l'humidité.
Pour prévenir tout risque
d'électrocution, ite pas ouvir le châssis
de oet appareil et ne confier son
entretien qu'à une personne qualifiée.
L'appariel doit être le plus près
possible d'une prise murale pour en
faciliter l'accès.

Regulatory Information

Dectaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No; PCG-731 /PCG-735
Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

1 Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07(Sf,
Telephone No.: 201-93(W970
This device com plies with Part 15 of

the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interfererKC, and (2) this device
must aocept any interference that
may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
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:

□ Reorient or relocate the receiving

' antetma.

□ Increase the separation between the

equipment and the receiver.

J Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit differentJrorn that to
which the receiver is conr>ected.

J 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.

Only peripherals (computer input/output

devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that
comply with FCC Class B limits may be
attached to this computer product.
Operation with norv<ompliant peripherals

is likely to result in interferertce 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 equipmentromplies 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 connected.

The REN is used to determiite the quantity
of devices which may be connected to the

telephone line. Excessive RENs on the

telephone line may result in the devices not

ringing in response to an incoming call. In

most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs

should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain
of the number of devices that may be
connected to the line, as determined by the
total RENs, contact the telephone company

to determine the maximum REN for the
calling area.

If the terminal equipment (Notebook
Computer PCG-731/PCG-735) 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 F*CG-

731/PCG-735), please contact 1-888­4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the
Sony Customer Information Center, One
Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 for repair
and (or) warranty information. If 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 of this equipment should be made

only by a Sony Service Center or Sony

authorized agent. For the Sony Service
Center rtearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC
(1-888-476-6972).

This equipment carmot be used on public
coin service provided by the telephone
company. Cormection to Party Line Service

is subject to state and possible provincial

tariffs. (Contact the state or provincial

utility service commission, public service
commission or corporation commission

for information.)

Telephone Consumer

Protection Act of 1991
(United Stated

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.

Telephone Consumer

Guidelines (Canada)

Please refer to your telephone directory
under 'Privacy Issues' and/or Terms of

Service'. For more detailed information

please contact:

CRTC ­Terrasses de la Chaudière, Tour centrale
1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage,
HuUPQKlAONH.

This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet ippareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

DISPOSAL or LITHIUM ION BATTERY

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

^ In some areas the disposal of lithium ion

batteries in household or business trash
may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you
call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or

1-800-961-7669 in Canada.

! Do not handle damaged or leaking

lithium ion batteries.

! Ne pas manipuler les batteries au

lithium-ion qui fuient ou sont

endommagées.

! Danger of explosion if battery is

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

! Une batterie non conforme

présente un danger d'explosion.
La remplacer seulement par une
batterie identique ou de type
équivalent recommandé par le
fabricant. Evacuer les batteries
usées selon les directives du
fabricant.

I Tht batttry pack used in this

device may presdfit a fire or
chemical bum hazard if mistreated.
Do not disassemble, heat above
212* (100*0 or incinerate.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.

! La manutention iiKorrecte du

module de batterie de cet appareil
présente un risque d'incendie ou
de brOiures chimiques. Ne pas
démonter, incinérer ou exposer é
une température de plus de 100 *C.

. Évacuer promptement la batterie

usée. Garder hon de portée des
enfants.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label

identifies certified equipment This
certification means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications
network protective, operational and safety

requirements as prescribed in the
appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical
Requirements document(s). The
Depaftmenrdoes not guarantee the
equipment will operate to the user's
satisfaction.

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

The customer should be aware that
compliance with the above conditions may
not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be

coordinated by a representative designated
by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations
made by the user to this equipment, or
equipment malfunctions may give the

telecommunications company cause to
request the user to disconnect the
equipment.

Users should ensure for their own
protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone
lines and internal metallic water pipe
system, if present, are conrtected together.
This precaution may be particularly
important in rural areas.

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

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivaleitce Number
(REN) assigned to each termirwil device
provides an indication of the maximum
number of terminab allowed to be
conitected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an interface may cortsist of
any combiration of devices subject only to
the requirement that the sum of the Ringer
EquivaletMX Numbers of all the devices
does not exceed 5.

AVIS DE L'INDUSTRIE

CANADA

AVIS: L'étiquette d'industrie Canada
identifie le matériel homologué.

Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est
conforme aux itormes de protection,
d'exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de
télécommunications, comme le prescrivent
les documents coiKemant les exigences
techniques relatives au matériel terminal

Le Minbtère n'assure toutefois pas que le

matériel fonctionirera k b satisfaction de

l'utilisateur.

Avant d'iitstallerce matériel, Tutilisateur
doit s'assurer qu'il est peimb de le

raccorder aux in^llations de l'entreprise

locale de télécommunication. Le matériel
doit également être installé en suivant une
mMode acceptée de raocordemenL

L'abonné ne doit pas oublier qu'il est
possible que b confonnité aux conditions

énoncées ci-dessus n'empêche pas la
dégradation du se^ice dans certaines
situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué
doivent être coordonnées par un
représentant désigné par le fournisseur.

L'entreprise de télécommunications peut
demander à l'utilisateur de débrancher un
appareil à la suite de réparations ou de
modifications effectuées par l'utilisateur ou
i cause de mauvais fonctionitement.

Pour sa propre protection« l'utilisateur doit
s'assurer que tous les fils de mise i la terre
de 1a source d'énergie électrique, des ligttes
téléphoniques et des canalisations d'eau
métalliques, s'il y en a, sont raccordés
ensemble. Cette précaution est
particulièrement importante dans les
régions rurales.

Avertissement: L'utilisateur ne doit pas
tenter de faire ces raccordements lui­même; U doit avoir recours à un service
d'irtspection des installatiotts électriques,
ou è un électricien, selon le cas.

AVIS: L'indice d'équivaletKe de la

soiuterie (lES) assigné i chaque dispositif
termiiul indique le rtombre maxinul de
termirtaux qui peuvent être raccordés 1 une
interface.

La termirudson d'urte interface

téléphonique petit consister en une
combiiuition de quelques dispositif, à la
seule condition que la somme d'indices
d'équivaletKe de la sotwerie de tous les
dispositifs n'excède pas 5.

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Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting a Phone Line.........................................................48

Connecting the Docking Station

..............................................

Connecting a Printer............................................................... 57

Connecting an External Display

..............................................

Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard...........................62

Cormecting External Speakers................................................ 63

Cormecting an External Microphone.......................................64

Correcting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device
Cormecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder
Cormecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

Getting Started With VAIO Space

Starting VAIO Space

...............................................................

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..................

VAIO Space Centers................................................................70

Navigating through VAIO Space

............................................

Using the Software Center.......................................................73

Using the Audio-Video Center

................................................

Using the Online Center...........................................................77

Using thcTool Center...............................................................78

Using the Help Center
Exiting VAIO Space

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49

58

65

66

67

69

71

74

80

80

Customizing Your Notebook Computer

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen..........................81

Controlling Power Management

..............................................

Displaying Battery Information...............................................86

Selecting the Display Mode.....................................................89

Getting Help

CaUing SOS.............................................................................95

Troubleshooting................................................................... 97

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs

................

83

102

Contents

\A/elcome

Unpacking Your Notebook Computer

About the Software on Your Notebook Computer....................4

Ergonomic Considerations

Using Your Notebook Computer

Locating the Controls and Connectors....................................11

Connecting a Power Source.....................................................14

Starting Your Computer

Shutting Down Your Computer...............................................19

Registering Windows® 98
Registering Your Computer

Using the Keyboard.................................................................22

Using the Touchpad.................................................................28

-r Using the Floppy Disk Drive....................................................29

Using the CD-ROM Drive.......................................................32

Using the Headphone with Remote Control............................35

Using PC Cards
Using Infrared Communication Devices

Using Power Saving Modes.....................................................42

Using a Second Battery Pack...................................................44

Using the Weight Saver...........................................................46

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IX

Contoni^

Notes on Use

Adding Memory

Specifications..........................................................113

Index

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Notebook
Computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video,
computing, and communications to provide you with stateof-the-art
persoiuil computing.

Here are just some of the features your notebook computer has to offer;
□ Exceptional performance -Your PC includes a fast Intel® Pentium®

processor with MMX technology, a 24x (maximum performance)
CD-ROM drive, and a 56kbps modem.

□ Portability - The rechargeable battery pack provides two to five

hours of use without AC power.

□ Sony audio and video quality - High-quality MPEGl video, which

supports full-screen display (12.1-iiKh Active Matrix LCD screen)
and enables you to take advantage of today's advanced multimedia
applications, games, and entertainment software.

Ü Multimedia features - Enjoy the stereo speakers or use the supplied

headphone to listen to audio and video CDs. The headphone includes

r a-remote control. You can even listen to audio CDs when your

computer is in System Suspend (sleep) mode.

□ Windows® 98 -Your system includes the latest operating system

from Microsoft.

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

browse the Internet, and use fax features.

□ 50 free hours of Internet access - Use the Internet for up to 50 free

hours when you sign up with GTE (no credit card required). Limit of
two hours per day. Free access expires after 50 hours or 90 days after
signing up—whichever occurs first.

VAIO Natotxjok Computor User Guide

Unpacking Your Notebook Computor

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Rocturgoablu
battory pack

Weight Saver

I loppy link (Irivo

Floppy dick
dr ivu cable*

AC adaptor

Video cable'

' Available on model PCC-735only.

t The CD-ROM drive is located in the drive bay.

Power cord

Phor» cable*

----

Headphone'

Welcomo

Manuals ^

□ The VAIO Notebook Computer Getting Started manual describes how to

set up, use, and upgrade your notebook computer.

□ Microsoft's Windows* 98 manual Getting Started, explains how to use

the basic features of the Windows 98 operating system.

Recovery CDs

□ System Recovery CD
□ Application Recovery CD

Software Collection (not included with model PCC-735/SB)

The software collection contains the following CE>s;
□ Microsoft* Works/Microsoft* Money

□ Adobe PhotoDeluxe*

Other

□ Setting up your VAIO Notebook Computer (poster)
□ Packet containing special product offers

VAIO NotetxMk Computer User Guide

About the Software

on Your Notebook Computer

Your notebook computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and
communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you am
overview of the activities you cam perform with your software titles.

Adobe ' Acrobat" Reader

Adobe Systems Incorporated

Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print
electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an
open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of documents

created on all major computer platforms. For questioits and techiucal assistamce,

go online at
"instructions" in the subject line to receive information about the service),
fax [phone], or for fee-based support in the US call 206-628-2746 or

900-555-2200, M-F, 6 AM-5 PM FT.

Adobe PhotoDekixe^ (not included with model PCG-735/SB)

Adobe Systems Incorporated

art, and templates to assist you. For questions and technical assistance, go online
at http;//
the subject line to receive information about the service), fax [phone], or for
fee-based support in the US call 206-628-2746 or 900-555-2200, M-F, 6 AM-5 PM PT.

http://www.adobe.com/, e-mail techdocs0adobe.com (put

Create amazing photo effects with Adobe PhotoDeluxe. Without
learning complex software, you can enhance, restore, and be creative
with your photos. Includes built-in guided activities, stock photos, clip

www.adobc.com/, e-mail techdocs0adobe.com (put "instructions" in

Application Recovery CD

Sony Electronics

The Application Recovery CD allows you to reinstall individual applications and
device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased. Reinstalling an
individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are
experiencing with your computer, and you may not need to recover the entire
contents of your hard drive. See "Using the System and Application Recovery
CDs" on page 102 for details. For questions and technical assistance, call Sony
Electronics at 888-4SONY-PC (888^76-6972), 7 days a week, 24 hours a day*.

• Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is fret of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

W(}lcome

America Online

America Online

America QcUine is the world's most popular Internet online service. Stay

in touch with family and friends with easy-to-use e-mail, manage your
personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with

A

thousands of others who share your interests. For technical support, call America
Online at 800-827-3338,7 days a week, 6 AM - 2 PM ET.

CompuServe Interactive

CompuServe, Inc.

CompuServe is the most comprehensive source of organized business and
educational information online today. CompuServe allows you to access

the vastness of the Internet without wasting time wading through it.
Maximize your time online with CompuServe. For techrucal support, call
CompuServe at 800-848-8990, M-F, 8 AM-1 PM ET, S-S, 10 AM-10 PM ET.

Dr, Solomon's Anti-Virus

Dr. Solomon's Softtuare Inc.

Dr. Solomon's Anti-Virus provides the most comprehensive defense

VJj^agaiiut the spread of viruses, including macro viruses. It can scan

compressed files, and automatically protects your system against viruses
sent via e-mail or Internet download. For questions and technical assistance,
go to

http://www.drsolomon.com, e-mail [email protected], or call

888-377-6566,7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

DVgate

Sony Electronics

»Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LDsIK connector on your

1 docking station and capture your own digital still images. You can save

I your images in a variety of popular file formats. For questions and

techiuci assistance, call Sony Electronics at 888-4SONY-PC (888-476-6972), 7 days
a week, 24 hours a day.*

Easy Internet Access

Encompass, Inc.

Easy Internet Access provides an intuitive interface to do almost

everything on the Internet: browsing, e-mail, navigating to the best sites

on the web, and interacting with multimedia content. Includes 50 free
hours of Internet access from GTE Internetworking. For questions and technical

assistance, call Sony Electronics at 888-4SONY-PC (888-476-6972), 7 days a week,

24 hours a day.*

• Support from Ì-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original dale of purchase.

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First Aid* 98

CyberMedia*'. Inc. ^

First Aid helps to iritercept crashes, fixes startup problems for Sony pre­irtstalled applications, uses a knowledge base to find and fix additional

problems, and automatically backs up your computer's critical
configuration files. For questions and technical assistance, call CyberMedia at
310-581-4710, M-F, 7:30AM-5pm PT.

MDK (not included with model PCG-735/SB)

Interplay

; MDK combines the elements of stealth, ambush, program intelligence,
I stunning futuristic graphics and a wide open playing environment never

! before seen in one game. This 3-D program offers over 60 hours of exciting
game play. For questions and technical assistance, send e-mail to
pieOplaymatestoys.com, or call Interplay at 714-428-2112, M-F,

Miaosoft Internet Explorer

9:00am-5pm PT.

Microsoft Corporation

I Internet Explorer is an open, integrated suite of Internet software. The

I Setup Wizard configures your computer to connect automatically to your

chosen Internet provider. A full e-mail package allows you to send and
receive mail, including attached hies. For questions and technical assistance, go
online to
888-4SONY-PC (888-476-6972), 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.»

http://www.microsoft.com/support/, or call Sony Electronics at

Microsoft Money 98 (not included with model PCG-735/S6)

Microsoft Cgrporation

Display the status of your checking and savings accounts or check your
loan and credit card balances. You can prepare budgets, receive reminders
to pay bills, aiKl pay bills electronically. CMine banking is also available.

For questions and technical assistance, go online to
support/, or call Sony Electronics at 888-4SONY-PC (888-476-6972), 7 days a
week, 24 hours a day.»

Miaosoft Outlook™ 98 (not included with model PCG-735/SB)

http://www.microsoft.com/

Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Outlook manages e-mail, calendars, contacts, tasks and to-do

I lists, as well as documents or files on your hard drive. Use Outlook to

communicate through e-mail, or schedule group meetings. For questions

and techiucal assistaiKe, go online to
call Sony Electronics at 888-4SONY-PC (888-476-6972), 7 days a week, 24 hours a
day.*

‘ Support from 1-S88-4SONYPC is free of charge for SO days after the original date of purchase.

http://www.microsoftcpm/support/, or

Welcome

Microsoft Works (not included with model PCG-735/SB)

Microsoft Corpomtion

Microsoft Works is a suite of productivity tools that includes a word

' processor, spreadsheet, database, and drawing and communications

software. Use these tools to create professional documents quickly and
easily. For questions and technical assistance, go online to
http://www.microsoft.com/support/, or call Sony Electronics at 888-4SONY-PC
(88JM76-6972), 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.*

Music/Movic Player

Sony Electronics

The Music/Movie Player allows you to play audio and video CDs in the

CD-ROM drive or play audio or video files in various formats on your

hard drive. For questions and technical assistance, call Sony Electronics at

888-4SONY-PC (8S8-47&-6972), 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.*

Netscape Comnutnicator- Personal Edition

Netscape Communications

’ Netscape Communicator is the all-in-one Internet tool that makes it easy

I to browse the web, send Internet e-mail, chat, read newsgroups, and

‘ compose great web documents. Netscape Commuiucator is the most
widely used World Wide Web browser in the world. For questions and technical
assistance, call Sony Electronics at 888-4SONY-PC (888-476-6972), 7 days a week,
24 hours a day.*

Oil Change (Sony SOS Edition)

CyberMedia*, Inc.

' Oil Change software is a useful companion to Sony Online Support (SOS).

Using the Internet, it provides the latest device drivers, software fixes, and

updates'provided by Sony for the software titles included with your Sony
notebook computer. For questions and technical assistance, call Sony Electroixics
at 888-4SONY-PC (888-476-6972), 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.*

PictureGear Sony Electronics

I This image management software displays images from your hard drive,

i

a Sony Digital Still Camera, or a Sony Mavica Camera. The images appear

in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents
of an entire folder. For questions and techrucal assistance, call Sony Electronics at
888-4SONY-PC (888-476-6972), 7 days a week, 24 hours a day *

* Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the origiruti date o/ purchase.

VAIO NotoDook Computer User Guide

Quicken ' 98 Basic E^ion (not included with model PCG-735/SB)

Intuit, Inc.

Quicken is the fastest, easiest way to manage your finances. Quicken

works just like your checkbook, so it's easy to learn and use. Quicken

B manages all of your finances — bank accounts, credit cards, investments,
loans. You can even pay your bills online. For questions and techtucal assistance,
call Intuit at 505-8%-7222, M-F, 6 AM-6 PM MT.

Sony Digital Still Camera TWAIN Software

Sony Electronics

If you use a Sony digital still camera with your notebook computer, the software
for acquiring images is already installed. Try PhotoDeluxe, included in your
software burtdle, to acquire images from your camera. For questions and technical
assistance, call Sony Electrorucs at 888-4SONY-PC (888-476-6972), 7 days a week,
24 hours a day.*

System Recovery CD

Sony Electronics

The System Recovery CD allows you to restore the software titles that shipped
with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally. It can be
used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony notebook computer you
purchased. See "Using the System and Application Recovery CDs" on page 102
for details. For questions and technical assistance, call Sony Electronics at
888-4SONY-PC (888-476-6972), 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.*

• Support from 1-88S-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

Welcome

ErgonomicJ^onsiderations

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

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.

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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.

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Lighting - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create
glare and refle<^n on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid
bright sf>ots 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

CompOter

This section describes how to start using your connputer and how to use
your computer's internal and external devices, such as the touchpad,
floppy disk drive, and CD-ROM drive.

Locating the Controls and Connectors

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Connecting a Power Source

You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power
source.

Using the AC Adapter

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

the computer.

2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.

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

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Using Battery Power

You can useiShe or two battery packs as a source of power. The second
battery pack inserts into the drive bay on the right side of the computer.
(See "Using Power Saving Modes" on page 42.) Additional battery packs
are available as a separate option.

The battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at
the time of purchase. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the

battery pack.

To insert the battery pack

1 Open the cover of the battery bay.

Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the
computer.

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To charge the battery pack

1 Connect the AQadapter to the computer.

2 Insert the battery pack.

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

A fully charged battery pack supplies power for approximately two and a
half to five and a half hours. The time varies based on your system
configuration. See "Displaying Detailed Battery Information" on page 87

for information on checking the battery life.

There are two battery indicator lights on the computer:

Ba t tery ¡ridica tor. Meaning

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

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Battery Indicator
Light Status

On
Single blink

Double blink

Off

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

Meaning

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

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^ See 'Using a Second Battery Pack' on page 44 for inTormation on installing and charging a

battery pack № 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 remairang battery charge drops to 7%, the computer automaticafly enters System

Hibernation mode. This may resuit in data loss as the lästern ätanges modes.

You can extend battery life by changing the power managemer« modes in the PowerPanel
utility. See 'Using Power Sawng Modes' on page 42.

The battery pack supplied with your computer is a littwjm ion battery and can be rech^ed
«any time. Charging a partialiy discharged battery does not afTeabattery life.

The battery indicata light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When
battery Ife is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts flashing.

To remove the battery pack

1 Open the cover of the battery bay.

2 Pull out the battery pack.

3 Close the cover of the battery bay.

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Starting Your Computer

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

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

computer until the green ¡jower indicator light turns on.

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

i If necessary, adjust the contrast controls for the LCD display. To

increase the contrast, press Fn+F6 and then the down or left arrow
key. To decrease the contrast, press Fn+F6 and then the up or right
arrow key.

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Shutting Down Your Computer

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

1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar.

2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut

Down Windows dialog box.

3 Select Shut down.

4 Click OK.

& ¡Respond to any prompts warning you to save doaiments.

b ' Wait for your computer to turn off automatically,
b Turn off any peripherals cormected to your computer.

^ V you areunabte to shut downyoir conipii^ using the st^s descrii^ above, press the

ObUAI+Delete keys at the same time ttrestart the wmptiter. If you are unable to restart

the computer in this way, you can slide the power switch forward «к1 hold for four seconds.
This pper^ion rnayresutt in data toss.

During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode.
See'Controlling Power Management" on page 83.

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Registering Windows- 98

The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few

steps to register and configure the Windows 98 software that is already
installed on your computer.

^ You must register WMows 98 before you can use the computer.

To install WindowsTIT Workstation 4.0 on your notebook computer, you need to use the
Application Recovery CO. See "Using the Application Recovery CO’ on page 104 for

instructions.

The on-screen instructions guide you through the registration and

configuration prcKess. The following is an overview of the process.

1 Gathering information:

□ Enter your name.
□ Read and accept the License Agreement.

j Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the

cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual.

2 Windows 98 setup:

_J Click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizeud screen.

:> Selecting your computer settings:

j If necessary. Change the Time Zone, Date and Time on the Date/

Time Properties screen.

'1 Learning about Windows 98:

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

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Registering Your Computer

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

□ Sony Online Support - Talk to a Support Representative to

troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.

U Extended Limited Warranty - Protect your investment. Extend your

Warranty for a total of 12 months when you register your computer.

J Express service - Provides convenient resolution of problems.

□ Free Internet access - Use the Internet for up to 50 free hours when

you sign up with GTE (no credit card necessary). Limit of two hours
per day; free access expires 50 hours or 90 days after signing up,
whichever occurs first.

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

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

registration service. See “Connecting a Phone Line" on page 48.

1 Click the "Click Here to Begin" text in the center of the VAIO

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

Press the Tab key to move from box to box.

3 Click the Next button to advance to the next form.

4 Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time

you complete a form.

The computer automatically transfers your registration information using

your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number.

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Using the Keyboard

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

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Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or
to perform mathematical calculatioits 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 Homie, Eiul, Page Up, and Page
Down keys).

The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable

you to make corrections in your documents.

The twelve function keys along the top of the
keyboard are used to perform designated tasks.
For example, in many applications, FI is the Help
key. The task associated with each function key
may vary from one application to the next.

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Print Screen key

Operator keys

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Applications key

Descriptions

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 another way to give
commands. For example, in many applications,
irutead of choosing the Save command from a
menu, you can hold down Ctrl aird 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 9 and $.

The key with the Windows logo displays the
Windows 98 Start menu; it's the equivalent of
clicking the Start button on the task bar. See
"Combinations and Functions with the Windows
98 Key" on page 24.

The Fn key is used in combination with other
keys. To issue commands. See "Combinations and
Functions with the Fn Key" on page 26.

The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of
context-serwitive choices; pressing this key is the
equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.

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Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key

Combinations Functions

a + FI

a +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.
B + E
B + F

B + Ctrl + F

B -t-M Minimizes all displayed windows.

9iift+ B + M

B R

B + Pause

Break equivalent of double<licking the System icon

Displays Windows Help.

Displays Windows Explorer.
Displays the Windows Find: All Files window

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

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

Returns all minimized wiitdows to their
previous size.

Displays the Run wiitdow. This is the
equivalent of selecting Run from the Start
menu.

Displays the Properties window. This is the

in the Control Panel.

Indicators

Indicators Functions

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Battery 1

1

Lights when the power to the computer is turned
oa Flashes in System Suspend mode.
Turns off when the computer is in System
Hibenration iiiode or powered off.

Lights when data is being read from or written to
the hard drive. Do not enter System Suspeivl
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.

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Battery 2

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Light On Off

Nuin Lock

Caps Lock Turns on when the letters

Scroll

Lock

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

Turns on when the
number keys area in the
numeric keypad are
active.

appear in uppercase as
you type, "nte 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 specihc application. It
has no effect in many
applications.)

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

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

Turns off when irrformation
moves across the display
normally.

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Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key

Comhinatinns/
feature

Fn+ (ESC)

System Suspend

Fn+ d (F2)
Display power status

Fn+ *(F3)
Speaker switch

Fn+-c:^(F4)
^>eaker volume

Fn+ (F5)
Brightness control

Fn+ 3 (F6)
Contrast control

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(F7)
Switch to the
external display

Fn+ LMJ/® (F8)
Select video out

Fn+ eS (P9)

functions

Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a
power management state. To return the system
to the active state, press any key or press the
power switch on your computer.

Displays the power status, as in the two
examples below:

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Toggles the built-in speaker off and on.

Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
To increase volume, press Fn+F4, then t or ­To decrease volume, press Fn+F4, then 4 or <

Adjusts the brightiwss of the LCD.
To increase light inteitsity, press Fn+F5 and then
t or^.
To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5 and
then 4- or .

To increase the contrast, press Fn+F6 and then
the.down or left arrow key. To decrease the
contrast, press Fn+F6 and then the up or right
arrow key.

Toggles through the iJCD, external display

(coimected to the O Monitor cormector) and

both LCD and exterrtal display.

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Toggles between LCD and TV coimected to the
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models.)

Disconnects from the docking station when the

power is on. (Not available on all models.) Make
sure there is a charged battery in the computer
before you disconnect the docking station.

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CombinatKjns.'
Feature

Fn+ 'QiFU)
System Hibernation

Fn+E
Eject CD-ROM

Fn+F
Change the display
size

Fn+D

Video standby

Functions

Provides for the lowest level of power
consumption. When you execute this command,
the state of the system and state of the
peripheral devices are written to the hard disk
and the system power is turned off. To return
the system to the original state, use the power
switch to turn on 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 drive is in the
docking station.

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

Turns off the LCD in order to save power.

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Using the Touchpad

The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You
can point to, select,^rag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built­in touchpad.

Pointer

Touchpao

Actions Descriptions

Right button

left button

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

or object.
Click - Press the left button once.
Doubie<licic Press the left button twice.
Right-click Press the right button once. In many applications, this action

displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices.

Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button. When your

finger reaches a touchpad edge, the pointer keeps moving until

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

See Mouseware Help for Information on touchpad features, such as middie button cikk.
adjusting touchpad speed, and Wheel Mouse ftntions. To access Mouseware Help, click
the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and cick the Help button.

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Using the Floppy Disk Drive

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

J Externally,4jy connecting it to the computer's FDD/Printer

connector.
□ 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 externally while your computer is on,
use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to select Floppy Disk Drive. See
"Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen" on page 81 for details.

To connect the floppy disk drive extemelly

□ Connect the floppy disk drive to the 0 / |Q) FDD/Printer connector

using the external floppy disk drive cable.

^ The floppy disk drive cable is not supplied with all models. V this cable was not supplied

with your computer, you can purchase this cable separately or insert the floppy disk
drive into the drive bay as described later in this section.

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To insert the floppy disk drive

Turn off the computer.

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

remove the CD-ROM drive" on page 34 or "To remove the second

battery pack" on page 45.
Insert the floppy disk drive into the drive bay with the VAIO label

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

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To insert a diskette

1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up.

2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place.

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To remove a disj^tte

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

the diskette.

^ If you have d№cuity removing a diskette from die floppy disk drive, remove die floppy disk

drive from dw drive bay.

To remove the floppy disk drive

1 Turn off the computer.

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There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the floppy disk drive. Slide

this lever in the direction of the arrow.

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3 Slide the drive out of the drive bay. '
4 Insert the weight saver. See "Using the Weight Saver" on page 46.

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Using the CD-ROM Drive

Your computer comes with the CD-ROM drive in the drive bay. You can
remove it so that you can use other devices in the drive bay.

To insert a CD-ROM disc

1 Turn on the computer.

^ When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hbernation mode, you cannot

inseft a CD-RGM dbc. See 'Controlling Power Management' on page 83 for mere
information on System Suspend and System Hbernation modes.

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

The CD tray slides out.

.j Place the CD-ROM disc in the tray with the label side facing up. Push

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

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'1 Close the tray by pushing it gently.

(ta Be sure to seat the CD-ROM disc firmly over the CD-ROM drive hub fingers. If you do not

seat the disc fit^y, you could damage your CD-ROM drive and you may not be able to open
theCDtray. ^

When you finish using the CD-ROM, press the Qea buaon to remove the CD-ROM disc.
When tile computer is in System Suspend or System HbernatiOn mode, you cannot remove

a CD-ROM disc. See 'Controlling Power Management ’ on page 83 for rrwre iofonnation
about System Suspend and System Hibernation modes.

If the CD-ROM disc does not come out when you press the Eject button, turn the

computer and insert a thh, pointed object into the manual ejea hole.

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To remove the CD-ROM drive

i Turn off the computer before removing the CD-ROM drive.

There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the CD-ROM 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 46.

Jo reinsert the CD-ROM drive

Turn off fhe computer.

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

reinove* the floppy disk drive" on page 31 or "To remove the second

battery pack" on page 45.

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

up.

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CD-HOM drive
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Using the-Headphone with Remote Control

The PCG-735 notebook con\puter includes a headphone, which you can

use to listen to audio and video CDs. You can listen to audio CDs even

when your computer is in System Suspend mode.
To use the remote control when your computer is active, you must use

the Music/Movie Player software. To use the remote control when your
computer is in System Suspend mode, follow the directions in the next
section.

^ See‘Using the MusidMovie Player'on page 75 for moreMonnation on how to play audio

CDs.

To use the remote control in System Suspend mode

1 Cotmect the micro-plug of the headphone to the headphone remote

control, not to the 0 Headphone connector of the computer.

^ Connect the headphone finmiy to the remote control. A loose connection may cause

noise during playbadc.

2 Connect the headphone remote control to the 0 Headphone

connector on the computer.

^ The headphone with remote control is not supplied with all models. If your computer

includes a headphone, it may look different from the iriui^tions in this manual.

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3 While holding down the Fn key, press Esc.

The computer enters System Suspend mode.
4 Press the ■ Stop button on the remote control.
5 Press the Eject button to open the CD-ROM drive.

The CD Tray slides out.
6 Place the audio CD in the tray and close the tray by 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 83 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 si4^led with other models.
If you cannot hear the audio CD it your headphone, ri^t-dick the speaker icon on the

taskbar, select Open Vokime Controls from the shortcut menu, and adjust the volume

levels.

To remove an audio CD from the CD-ROM driven remove the CD within one minute after
pressing the ■Шор Ьиш remote control If the CD tray does not open, press the

■ Stop button and fry again.

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Using the Remote Control to PUty an Audio CD

To Press

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Find the begituiing of

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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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side of

succeeding tracks (AMS)
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Go backwards quickly

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side of ) **

MMS = Automatic Music Sensor

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

^ The tieadphone with remote control is not supplied with all models. If your computer

Includes a headt^Hxie. it may look different from the llushadons in this manual.

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.

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Using PC Cards

Your computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect

portable external devices, such as another hard disk drive, additional
memory, or to connect a network.

^ The PC card slots can accommodate (at tt№ same time) two Type I. two Type II. or one Type

III PC card. Thes$_slots are compatible with Card Bus and ZV (Zoomed Video) port.
Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PCcard. See

'Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Saeen" on page 81 for details.

Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer.
If an ’!' mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog, remove

the software driver and then reinstall It

la insert a PC card

Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards.

^ You do not need to six« down the computer befae inserting or removing a PC card.

Pull the PC card release button up away from the computer and push
it in.

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2 Remove the PC card slot protector.

When you use a Type III PC card, you need to remove both the top

and bottom PC card slot protectors.

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.

PCcirrt

Oo not face a card into the slot. It may damage die connector piis.
V you have difTiculQ inserting a card, check that you are insert the card with die conect

aientation

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 li\sert the PC card slot protector back into the empty slot.

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Using Infrared Communication Devices

Your computer incitides an infrared port, located on the back panel. You
can use this port to communicate with other infrared-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.

Infrarod port

Jo use infrared communication with another comfXJter

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

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

the infrared device is detected.
If the two devices are too far apart or too close together, data transfer may be internrpted

or there may be noise in the transmission.
Oo not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other objects.

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

See the mar^l that came with your digital still camera a other infrared communication
device fa mae information on installation and use.

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

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Using Power Saving Modes

When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you
can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery
life. In addition to the normal operaHng mode, which allows you to turn
off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes:
System Suspend and System Hibernation. When using battery power,
you should be aware that the computer automatically enters System
Hibernation mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 7%,
regardless of the power management setting you select.

Normal Mode

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

^ For details, see "Comrolling Power Management" on page 83.

System Suspend Mode

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

io activ;.ite System Suspend mode

Press Fn+Esc^ or slide the power switch forward and hold it for at least
four seconds. You cam also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System
Suspend mode.

To return to normal mode

Press any key.

System Hibernation 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 Hibernation mode

Press Fn+F12. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System

Hibernation mode.

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To return to normal mode

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

^ When returning from System Hibernation 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
more than four seconds.

Time to return to normal mode:
System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation

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Power consumption:

System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation

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Using a Second Battery Pack

You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery
packs, you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery
power. When using two battery packs, the battery pack you irwert first
charges first. The battery pack you insert second charges when the first
battery pack is 85% full. You can monitor which battery pack is charging

by observing the battery indicator lights.

To insert a second battery pack

If «mother device is in the drive bay, remove the device. See "To
remove the floppy disk drive" on page 31 or "To remove the CD­ROM drive" on page 34.

Insert the battery pack into the drive bay.

The battery 2 indicator light turns on.

:‘i Attach the Weight Saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack.

See also "Using the Weight Saver" on page 46.

Baltary pack

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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 battery is charging. See also "To
charge the battery pack" on page 16 for more information.

Todetermine the 3m(Mm of time the battery lasts^ see 'Displaying Battery información'' on

To remove the 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 46.

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Using the Weight Saver

The weight saver protects the drive bay wherr it is empty.

!o the Weight Savor

If another device is in the-drive bay, remove the device. See "To
remove the floppy disk drive" on page 31, "To remove the CD-ROM
drive" on page 34, or "To remove the second battery pack" on
page 45.

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

Weigh! uver (supplied)

U) romovo the Weight Saver

There is 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 your computer by connecting any of these

peripherals:

□ Phone line (page 48)

□ Docking station (page 49)

□ Printer (page 57)

□ External display (page 58)

□ External mouse or keyboard (page 62)

□ External speakers (page 63)

□ Exteriutl microphone (page 64)

□ Digital still camera or other serial device (page 65'
□ Digital video camera recorder (page 66)
□ Universal serial bus (USB) device (page 67)

^ Before you connect peripherals, turn off the computer and all pv

Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables.

Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals.

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Connecting a Phone Line

You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services, the
Internet, and Sony Online Support.

^ In adef to regteter your Sony VAIO Notebook Con^ter, register your software online, and

use Sony Online Support you must connect to a phone line. Also, you must register yow
computer to receive the extended warranty.

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, carmot be connected to a coin-operated

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

Connecting Ponpheral Devices

Connecting the Docking Station

The PCG-735 notebook computer supports the use of an optional docking

station. AttachiAg a docking station enables you to connect additional
peripherals to your computer. There are two types of docking stations:
the Personal Docking Station (PCGA-DB8) and the Network Docking
Station (PCGA-DH8). The Personal Docking Station does not include the

SCSI, Network (ethemet), and i.LINK (IEEE 1394 interface) connectors.

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In attach your coinpuicr to the docking station

To supply power to your computer while it is connected to the docking
station, you can connect the AC adapter directly to the docking station.

Turn off your computer and disconnect ail peripherals.

On the back of the computer, lift the docking station port cover.

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

Notebook comptiter

Docking vution

Make sure the docking station lever is in the Rf uas[ 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.

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5 Slide the docking sta^on lever into the i ock position to secure your

computer in the docking station.

IN USI! «Kiic«uir

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

PovwK cord

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Use the AC adapter that comes with your con^ter or the optional Sony PCGA-AC7/PCGA-

AC71 adapters.

The <D power indicator light turns green.

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The IN ust indicator light turns on.

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An rju<n)e a battery p^pk using the docking station

Open the cover of the battery charger bay.

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

‘ Connect the docking station to an AC outlet.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

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

^ Make sure №e docking station is in a horizontal position and do not move the docking

^tion while the battery is in the docking station changer bay.

To operate your computer using battery power, you must insert the battery in the
computer's battery bay. The docking station bay is designed to charge batteries and cannot
be used as a power source for your cornputerctr docking station.

When charging two batteries at the same time, the battery in the computer's battery bay
has priori^ over the battery in the docking station's battery bay. Use the computer's batt^
bay to charge the battery if you are in a hurry.

if the computer is attached to the docking station, you csinot charge the battery in the
docldng nation battery bay while the computer's power indicator light is green or amber.

The battery charger indKkor iightindicates that the battery is (barging, To determine
the actual amount of charge, insert the charged battery in the computer and use
BatteryScope fsee 'Displaying Battery Infbrrnation'' on page 86.

To remove the battery pack

1 Open the cover of the battery charger bay.

2 Press the Eject button.

4 Close the cover of the battery charger bay.

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!() insert the CO-ROM or floppy disk dnvo 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 №e computer beiae inserting or removing the drive.

To remove the drive

There is an ^ect 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 46. Do not leave the drive bay empty.

Connoctmg Ponphorat Devices

To remove your computer from the docking station whei1 the power is on

1 Insert a charged battery in the computer.

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

The IN usi; indicator turns off. If you press Fn+F9, the computer beeps.

^ Do not remove the computer before the in ust indicator light turns off. Removing the

computer before the light turns off may cause a malfunction.

3 Slide the docking station lever forward into the RUtASt position to

disengage the computer from the docking station.

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

^ You cannot remove your computer from the docking station when the power is on

tmless you insert a charged briery in thé cQinputer rrsL

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

1 -Turn off your computer and the connected peripherals.

Slide the docking lever forward into the release position to disengage

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the compviler from the docking station.
Lift the computer away from the docking station.

3

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

4

^ If the docking station lever does not insert a thin, pointed object into the ntanual

ejed hole on the rear of the docking station;

Connecting Pengherel Devices

Connecting a Printer

You can connect a Windows 98-compatible printer to your computer to
print documents.

fo connect a printer

□ Use the S/i^ symbol to locate the FDD/Printer connector. Plug the

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

^ See mamai that came with your printer for more information on instatation and use.

Before using the printer, you may need to change the FODfPrinter setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software. See 'Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen' on page 81.

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Connecting an-External Display

You can connect an external display to your notebook computer. For
example, you can use the computer with any of the following;

J Computer display (monitor) (page 58)

j Multimedia computer display (page 59)
J Projector (page 60)
J TV (page 60)

f o connect a computer display

J 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.

J If necessary, plug one end of the 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 instaliation

and use.

Connixting Pcrtpharnl Devices

To connect a mui^nocUci computer display

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

1 Use the O symbol to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display

cable into this connector.

2 Use the Q symbol to locate the Headphone connector. Plug the

speaker cable into this connector.

3 Use the V symbol to locate the Microphone connector. Plug the

microphone cable into this connector.

Display cable

Power cord

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

installation and use.

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To connect a projector

You can use a projector as an external display, such as the Sony LCD
Projector.

^ See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and us&

To connect a TV

You coruiect the PCG-735 to a TV that has audio and video connectors by
using optional A/V connecting cables.

TV

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

If there is a cable connetted to the nwnitor port, remove it.

Connocttng Ponphoral Dovicas

To select a display

When you connect an external display to the n:\onitor connector, you can
toggle the output among the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), the external
morutor, or both^evices. 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 89 for more information.

To

Switch to the

VGA morutor

Press

Fn+F7

Result

Toggles among the LCD, the external display
connected to the Monitor connector, and both
the LCD and exteriul display.

Only ICO

ICO and uatmnal diH>lay

Only eitarnal display

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

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Connecting an^xternal 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 49). The Mouse/Keyboard

connector requires a PS/2^’^-style plug or adapter.

To connect en external mouse or keyboard

J 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.

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KnytKiari)

^ See “Using the Keytward" on page 22 for more information on using the keyt)oard.

See the manual that came with your mouse or keyttoard fa mae information on
installation and use.

Befae you connect a disconnect the mouse a keyboard, turn off the computa.

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

Serial port.

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Connectin§ 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 me volume of the speakers before you turn them on.

Do not place diskettes on the speakers: the speaker's maagnetk field may damage the data

on the diskettes.

To connect external speakers

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

speaker cable into this connector.

Spatkot

^ See the ntanual that came with your speakers for more Woitnation on installation and use.

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Connecting an External Microphone

You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external
microphone.

^ Mate sure your microphotte is designed fa compiler use.

to cormect an external microphone

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

cable into this cormector.

MicfoplKine

^ See the manual that came with your microphone fa mae infamation on kistaXadon and

use.

Connecting Pcnphonil Devico

Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device

You can connect other computer peripherals, such as the Sony Digital

Still Camera, to the Serial COMl connector on your computer.

lo connect a digital still camera

□ Use the otoi symbol to locate the Serial COMl connector. Plug the

connecting cable into this port on the computer and into the Digital
I/O connector on the digital still camera.

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to Digital I/O

Connocting cabto
(not uippiiod)

^ The SonyOigital StiH Camera (0SC-F1) is pktur^; your camera may need to be connected

dilTerendy.
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 to your computer either through the Serial port or by using

infrared communication.

If ^ use a digits camera that has an infrared data communication ^tem or other

' innared communication device, see "Using Infrared Communication Devices* on page 40.

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Connecting a Bigital Video Camera Recorder

You can connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK’^*^
(IEEE1394) connector on the docking station. See "Connecting the

Docking Station" on page 49.

fo connect a digital video camera rocorddr

J Plug the i.LINK cable into the i.LlNK corunector on the rear of the

docking station and the DV In/Out connector on the digital video
camera recorder.

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to I.LINK

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10 DV Inr'Oul

IJ.INK cable
(supplied with docking station)

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^ The Soi^ digital video catnera recorder (DCR-PC7) is pictured; your digitai video camera

recorder tray heed to be connected difTereritiy.
On Sony digital video cameras, conneaors labeled *0V In/Out' or 'iXINK' are I.LINK-

compa^.

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

Do not connect mae than one digital video camera at a time. The software supplied with
your confer will not recognize multiple cameras.

The i.LiNK connector on the docking stabon does not supply power to eicternal dewes. If
the external device requires power from the ¡.LINK connector, you cannot use the device
with the docking station.

The docking station supports transfer rates up to 200 Mbps; however, the actual transfer

rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device. ■ ~
The i.LlNK features available may vary based on the software applicatjons you use. See the

documentation that came with your software for more information.

Connecting Ponpharai Doviem

Connecting^a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

You can connect a USB device to your computer.

lo connoct USH do vice

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

into this port.

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to 4'

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(not supplied)

USB device

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^ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on instaliation and

use.

Gettino Started With

VAIO Space

VAIO Space is Sony's original utility that organizes the preinstalled
applications on your VAIO Notebook Computer, making it easier for you
to find and launch the applications onyour computer, use the Sony audio
and video players, connect to the Internet, and more.

iStarting VAIO Space

lo start VAIO Space

□ Click the VAIO Space icon on the Windows desktop.

The VAIO Launcher appears, which includes icons for the five
VAIO Space centers:

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VAIO Space Centers

There are five centers within VAIO Space, as follows:

Center Name and Icon Contains Description

Software
Center

Audio­Video
Center

Online
Center

Tool

Center

Applications
Accessories

Video
Audio

Easy Internet
VAIO Direct

Qub VAIO

Images tation

Internet
Tools

Options

Contains icons for all
preiirstalled applications and
accès sones.

See"Using the Software Center"

on page 73 for details.

Launches the video and audio

applications included with

your computer.

See "Using the Audio-Video
Center" on page 74 for details.

Allows you to cormect to the
Internet.

See "Using the Online Center"
on page 77 for details.

Provides tools that help you
analyze and fix system-related
problems.

Help
Center

See "Using the Tool Center" on
page 78 for details.

Help Center Contains links to various

sources of help for your
computer.

See "Using the Help Center" on

page 80 for details.

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Navigatingrthrough VAIO Space

lo go to a center within VAIO Space

1 Move the mouse pointer over an icon on the VAIO Launcher.

Categories for each center appear.

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2 Click the category text (such as Applications) to open the VAIO

screen.

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VAIO Space Controls

Button Function

Goes to the previous screen or page in a sequence.

Unavailable until you go to another screen.
Goes to the next screen or page in a sequence. Unavailable

on the last screen in a sequence.
Stops loading the current page (used for web pages).

Refreshes the current page (used for web pages).

Displays the current website address (URL) or file name
path. You can also type an address or path in this box.

Minimizes, maximizes/restores, and closes VAIO Space.
Shows/hides the VAIO Launcher. Provides the maximum

area for viewing pages.
Opens another VAIO Launcher. T^s is useful if you want

to perform two simultaneous operations, such as
launching an application while watching a video.

Shows/hides the VAIO screen. Provides the maximum
view of the desktop.

Aiumates when a web page is loading.

Getting Started With VAIO Sfxice

Using the Software Center

To launch the'^jfMare Center

1 Move the mouse pointer over the Software Center icon on the VAIO

Launcher.

2 Click the text of the category (Applications or Accessories) to open

the VAIQ screen.

2) To start an application, click the icon.

Other Software Center Functions
Action Procedure

Display information about a program.

Display questions and answers about the Ciick j
highlighted program.

Create and save notes about the
highlighted program.

Display a help or readme hie about the
highlighted program.

Add an application icon to the Software
Center.

Remove an application icon from the
Software Center.

Move the mouse pointer over the
program icon.

(grayed out when unavailable)

Qick

Qickj

(grayed out when unavailable)

Drag and drop an application icon
from anywhere within Windows
onto the VAIO screen.

Drag and drop an application icon
from the Software Center to the
Windows Recycle Bin.

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Using the Audio-Video Center

The Audio-Video Center includes the following programs;

Program Description

Video Piays MPEG (.mpg), MPEG2 (.vob) and AVI (.avi) video

files.

Audio Music/Movie Player, which plays audio tracks from your

CD-ROM drive and a variety of audio and video file
formats including; WAV (.wav), MIDI (.mid), and RMI
(.rmi) audio files and MPEG (.mpg). Quick Time (.mov),
and AVI (.avi) video files.

Using the Video Player

The Video Player plays MPEG (.mpg), MPEG2 (.vob) and AVI (.avi)

video files.

ro ploy a video file

1

Move the mouse pointer over the Audio-Video Center icon on the
VAIO Launcher.

2

- Click Video in the VAIO Launcher. The Video Player launches and

begins playing.

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To play a different video file

1 Click the Play List button.

2 Select one or more video files from the AV PlayList dialog box.

3 Click ADD. .
'1 Click OK.

The video file begins playing automatically.

Other Video Player Functions

Action

Toggle the sound on and off

Procedure

Click the mute Bl button. (Green
light indicates sound is muted.)

Stop play
Pause play
Go to the next video file in the playlist

Go to the previous video file in the

Click Bl (Stop).

Qick IH (Pause).
Click Q (Next).
Qick B (Previous).

playlist
Play full screen
Create a playlist
Adjust the volume

Qick H (full screen).
Qick the Play List button.

Drag the volume slider up and down.

Using the Music/Movie Player

The Music/Movie Player allows you to play audio and video from a CD
in the CD-ROM drive, or from audio or video files in various formats on
your hard drive.

To Stan Music/Movie Player

1 Move the mouse pointer over the Audio-Video Center icon on the

VAIO Launcher.

2 Click Audio in the VAIO Launcher.

The Control bar appears across the top of the serpen, with buttons
similar to the controls on a VCR or CD-player remote control.

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To expand the Control bar

You can expand the Sar to double-height to access more functions by
clicking the Expand button (T) at the far right. To return to single height,
click the Restore button (A.).

To change the Control bar to a floating window

To change the Control bar into a floating window, drag the bar to the

center of the screen. The bar opens into a window with File, Control, and
Help menus.

Music/Movie Player Functions

You can use the Control bar to:

J Start and stop the playback of audio or video CDs or files.
_j Navigate through selections on a CD.
J Pause and resume playback at the point where play left off.
_i Set up automatic playback modes, including:

_i Repeat ail of the selections in order.
J Repeat a single selection.
J Play all of the selections in a random order.

Video images display in a separate Movie window, which you can move
and resize. You can also add a variety of visual effects to the images in the
Movie window. If the CD supports PlayBack Control (for example, .Video
CD-ROM format), you can select specific scenes or still images by their
assigned numbers.

^ The Music/Movie Player features extensive and detailed online help. To access online help,

right-clicK the Corwol bar and select Help from the shortcut menu.

Getting Started With VAIO Sfjace

Using the Online Center

To launch the Online Center

1 Move the mouse pointer over the Online Center icon on the VAIO

Launcher.

2 Click the text of the category as described below.

Category Description

Easy Internet

VAIO Direct Save money by ordering products direct from

Club VAIO Find out the latest developments in the world of

ImageStation

Internet Shortcuts to all your Internet applications.

Provides an intuitive interface to do almost
everything on the Internet: browsing, e-mail,
navigating to the best sites on the web, and
interacting with multimedia content. Includes 50
free hours of Internet access from GTE
Internetworking. (No credit card needed.)

Sony Online.

VAIO; interact with other VAIO users.
The easy way to share your photos with friends

and family online.

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Using the Tool Center

Using Tool Center Tools

Move the mouse pointer over the Tool Center icon on the VAIO
Launcher.

2 Click Tools to open the VAIO screen.

To start a program or accessory application, click the icon.

Othar Tool Functions

Action

Display information about a program.

Display questions and answers about the
highlighted program.

Create and save notes about the
highlighted program.

Display a help or readme file about the

highlighted program.

Add an application icon to the Tool

Center.

Remove an application icon from the
Tool Center.

Procedure

Move the mouse pointer over the
program icon.

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Drag and drop an application icon

from anywhere within Windows

and onto the VAIO screen.

Drag and drop an application icon
from the Tool Center to the
Windows Recycle Bin.

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Using Tool Center Options

The Options screen lets you customize the way VAIO Space works.

Jo set VAIO Space options

1

Move the mouse pointer over the Tool Center icon on the VAIO
Launcher.

2

Click Options to open the VAIO screen.

3

Set the options as follows:

Option

Launch VAIO Space II at
Startup

Disable Click Sounds

Default Page

4 Click Apply.

Chock This To

Have VAIO Space start automatically
when you turn on your computer. Default
is off (VAIO Space does not launch at
startup).

Turn off the click sounds in VAIO Space.
Default is off (sounds are turned on).

Set which screen appears when VAIO
Space is launched. Default is Applications
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Using the Help Center

^ For a cwnpletede^ption of all the help options avaX^le, see "Getting Help’ on page 93.

To launch the Help Center:

I Move the mouse pointer over the Help Center icon on the VAIO

Launcher.

Z Click Help Center to open the VAIO screen.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to find the appropriate source of

help for the problem you are having.

Exiting VAIO Space

To exit VAIO Space

□ Click the Q| (Close) button.

Customizina Your Notebook Computer

You can customize the settings of your notebook computer. The

following sections briefly describe how to change your computer's
default settings. You can also refer to the Sony Notebook Setup Help for
more detailed information.

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen

To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen:

1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar.

i Point to Tool Center and click Sony Notebook Setup.

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3 Select the tab for the item you want to change. See "Notebook Setup

Tabs" on page 82.

4 After you finish, click OK.

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Notebook Setup Tì^s

Tab

About This Computer

Descriptions

Display system information, including memory

capacity, serial number, and BIOS version.

Infrared

Change the infrared communication settings

■ depending on the infrared equipment your
computer is using to communicate.

Printer/FDD

Switch between connecting a printer or floppy disk
drive without turning off the power. Change printer
port mode settings.

Power On
Device Sequence

Select the order of drives and devices from which

you want to load the operating system. You can
specify the hard drive inserted into the docking
station as well as other drives inserted into your
computer.

Touchpad

When you connect an optional mouse to the Serial
port of your computer, you can make your touchpad
inactive. You can also customize the settings of your
mouse using the mouse utility.

Power On Password

Set the password to secure your computer.

Enable Ports Change the hardware resources such as I/O

address, IRQ, or DMA depending on the optional
hardware or software you use. Disabling ports
releases resources to the system. To change the
serial, audio, and modem settings, click Advanced
on the Basic/Advanced tab.

Basic/Advanced

Toggle between Advanced mode (additional screens
with advanced settings) and Basic mode of display.
Advanced mode includes Serial, Audio, Built-in
Modem, Enable Ports, and View Resources tabs.

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display the help nie.

about each option, cticK Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to

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Controlling^ower Management

The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of
your notebook computer and provides key information about system
activity and battery fife. The following sections briefly describe how to
conserve your computer's battery power. You can also refer to the
PowerPanel Help'for more detailed information.

Power Management Profiles

PowerPanel provides four predefined power management profiles. Each
profile consists of a group of specific power management settings that are
designed to meet specific power management goals—ranging from

naaximum power management to no power management. You can
change the settings for any of the predefined profiles or you can create
your own profile to suit your portable computing needs. The predefined
profiles are:

Icon Description

Maximum Performance — Provides the best system performance
while still conserving power.

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Maximum Battery Life - Provides power saving features to give
you maximum battery life and good performance. It sets a slower

clock speed and puts the system into System Susjjend mode after a

-specified time p>eriod.
Power Management Off — Turns off all power management

features such as System Suspend and System Hibernation modes.

AC Profile - The power management state when AC power is in
use. Similar to the Power Management Off setting. PowerPanel
automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature.

Games - Disables the display and the Hard Disk Spindle Down
timer.

Presentation - Keeps the display on at all times while it corrserves

power. This option is ideal for slide show presentations. You can
establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, HaTd Disk Sleep, and
System Suspend to optimize power management for your system.

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Word Processing - Optimizes power management with longer
timeouts on the hard disk and display screen. You can also establish

settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Sleep, and System

Suspend to optimize power management for your system.

Communications - Extends battery life by inihating a quick display

timeout. The Internal modem remains powered. You can also
establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Sleep, and
System Suspiend to optimize power management for your system.

F>owcr Management Commands

PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can
use to activate specific power management functions and to control
power for a specific device. You might use these commands when you

want to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action, such as

putting the system into Video Standby mode before the Video Standby
timer expires.

System Suspend - Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a
power management state that saves the state of the system and
peripheral devices in memory (RAM). Power consumption reduces
to a minimum, and the system remairts on. To return the system to
the active state, press any key or the power switch on your
computer.

System Hibernation - Provides for the lowest level of power
consumption. The system writes the state of the system and
peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power.
To return the system to the original state, use the power switch to

turn on power. The system saves the data in the Save to Disk

Partition on the hard drive.
Video Standby - Turns off the LCD to save power. If you turn off

the Video Standby timer, the display remains active except when
the system enters System Suspend mode. The video display system
is one of the largest consumers of power in the system.

Hard Disk Standby - Turns off the hard disk spindfe motor.
Although you can manually turn off the power to the hard disk
through this command, any system-request to the hard disk turns

on the power to the hard disk. During the System Suspend power

management state, the system can turn off idle peripheral devices
to conserve power.

PCMCIA Control - Controls the PC card sockets. Click this
button to open the PC Card (PCMCIA) Properties dialog box. You
can view the properties for the PC cards.

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To activate PowerPancI

1 Double-click the ® (PowerPanel) icon on the taskbar.

The Profiles toolbar appears. When you move the pointer over the
atom icon on the taskbar, a tooltip with the name of the active power
management profile appears.

2 Click the button you want to set.

The power management settings associated with the profile you
select become active.

^ To display the Commands toolbar, ri^-click an empty portion of the toolbar ^ select

&)nvrar«ls from the shortojt menu. Refer to the Pomrf^ Help for information on

^omizing the PoweiPanel toolbars.

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Displaying Battery Information

You can display detailed information for each of the batteries in your
computer and docking station. The following sections briefly describe
how to display your computer's general battery information. You can
also refer to the BatteryScope Help for more detailed information.

Activc)ting BatteryScope;

In ¿ictiv.'ite (iatteryScopc

Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar.

Point to Tool Center and click BatteryScope.
When you move the pointer over the battery icon on the taskbar, a

tooltip appears indicating the total capacity remaining in the battery
and the estimated time until the battery fully discharges

You can also view battery gauges on the shared PowerPanel and
BatteryScope toolbar.

Percentage indicator

Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity.

Time indicator

Displays estimated time (hours/minutes) remaining before the

battery fully drains, also referred to as the time-to-empty.

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Bctttery Icon Descriptions

Battery icon Batteiy status

Discharging

Charging

Not in use

No battery

Displaying Detailed Battery Information

You can obtain detailed information about the batteries.
□ Click the battery icon on the toolbar to display the BatteryScope

window.

The screen appears displaying the General tab, which contains

information such as the estimated time-to-empty and charging time.

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To display information on individual batteries

Click the Primary battery tab to display information for the battery in

the bay on the left side.
Click the Secondary battery tab to display information for the battery

in the bay on the right side.

You can display the information about each battery, such as
estimated time-to-empty, manufacturer, capacity, and other
information.

To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system

You can customize the BatteryScope toolbar to suit your portable
computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings. Refer to
the BatteryScope Help for more information.

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Selecting the Display Mode

When you connect an external display, you can toggle the display mode
between the LCD on your computer and external displays.

Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar.

2

Point to Settings and click Control Panel.

3

Click Display.

4

Click the NeoMagic* tab.

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5 Click Display Options.
5 Select one of the options under Display Mode

Display modes

Monitor

LCD

Monitor/LCD

.TV*

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Functions

Displays only an external display connected to the
Monitor connector on your computer.

Displays only the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on
your computer. ~

Displays both an external display connected to the
Monitor connector on your computer and the LCD
simultaneously.

Displays only a TV or projector connected to the Video
Out connector on your computer.

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^ You cannot use the following displajfs simultaneously:

□ The conr^ter's LCD and an external di^lay using the Video Out connector.
□ External displ^ using the Monitor connector and the Video Out connector.
You can adjust the refresh rate when you select Mortitor as the display mode.

If you want to display images on the TV that is connected to the Video Out connector, do
not connea any equipment to die Monitor connecta.

Some displays do not support using the computer's LCD and an external display
simultaneously.

When the compiler is connected toa TVand the saeen r^lution is set to 1024 x 768, the
saeen image may flicker. If this oaurs, select a lower resolution setting.

When you Select TV

When you select TV as the display mode, you can make adjustments to
the TV display and select the "TV system you want to use.

^ The TV di^lay mode option is not available on all models.

To select TV options

After you select TV in Step 6, select the TV optioiss.

TV Options

Image Filter Adjusts the flicker.
Optimal TV Setting
NTSC Selects the NTSC TV system.

PAL/SECAM

function

Adjusts the resolution for optimal TV viewing.

Selects the PAL/SECAM TV system.

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To select the IV system

You can select the TV system using TV options. After you select TV in
Step 6, select the TV system from the TV options. Color systems are
different in each country. Use the country names below to select the
appropriate color system for your location.

TV System

NTSC system

Country

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile,
Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru,
Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, U.S. A., Venezuela

PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic,

Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland,
Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand,
Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand

^ You cannot display images on the TV or video monitor with the SECAM system even if you

select PAL/SECAM.