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VAIO Notebook User Guide

VAIO Notebook

User Guide

VAIO® Notebook
User Guide

PCG-F650/PCG-F650K/PCG-F680/
PCG-F680K/PCG-F690/PCG-F690K

VAIO Notebook User Guide

Notice to Users

© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights
reserved. This man ua l and the software
described herein, in whole or in part, may not
be reproduced, tra nslated, or reduce d to a ny
machine-readable form without prior written
approval.

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

Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make
any modification to this m anual or the
information cont ained herein at any tim e
without notice. The software described herein is
governed by the terms of a separate user license
agreement.

This product conta ins softwa re owned by Sony
and licensed by third parties. Use of such
software is subject to the terms and conditions
of license ag reements enclosed with this
product. Some of the software may not be
transported or used outside the United States.
Software specifications are subject to change
without notice and may no t necessaril y be
identica l to current re tail versions .

Updates and additions to software may require
an addition a l charge. Subscriptions to onli ne
service providers may require a fee and credit
card information. Financial services may
require prior arrangements with participating
finan cia l institutions.

As an ENERGY STAR
Partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this
product meets the

NERGY STAR

E

guidelines for energy
efficienc y.

NERGY STAR Office

The International
Equipment Program is an international program
that promotes ene rgy saving through the use of
computers and other office equipment . T he
program backs the development and
dissemination of products with functions that
effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an
open system in which business pr opri etors can
participat e voluntarily. The targeted products
are office equipment such as computers,
displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Thei r
standards and logos are uniform among
participating nations.
registered mark.

Sony, Handycam, i.LIN K, Mavica, Media Ba r,
MovieShaker, PictureGear, VAIO and the V AIO
logo are tradema rks of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows Me, Windows Media,
Windows, Windows NT, and the W indo ws l ogo
are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporatio n. I ntel, SpeedS tep, and Pentium are
trademarks of Inte l Cor poration. PS/2 is a
registered trademark of IBM.

This product incorporates copyright protection
technology tha t is protected by method claims
of certain U.S. patents and ot her intellectu al
property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macr ovision Corporation, and is

E

NERGY ST AR is a U.S.

E

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intended for hom e a nd ot her limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporat i on. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.

All other trad emarks are tr ademarks of th ei r
respective owners.

Owner’s Record

The model n umber and serial number are
located on the bott om of your Sony VAI O ®
Notebook. Refer to the m odel and serial
number when you call your Sony Service
Center.

Model Numbers:PCG-931A, PCG-9312, PCG­932A, PCG-9322, PCG-933A, PCG-9 332

Serial Number:___________________ _____

Safe ty Informati on

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 qualifie d personnel only.

Use caution when installing or

❑

modifying tel e ph one li n e s.
A v oid using the mod em during an

❑

electrical storm.
Do not use the modem or a

❑

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

A socket outlet should be as close

❑

as possible to the unit and easily
accessible.

! To change the backup battery,

please contact your neares t Sony
Service Center.

! Caution - The us e of op tic a l

instruments with thi s produ c t will
increase eye hazard. As th e laser
beam used in this product is
harmful to the eyes, do no t
attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

! For DVD-ROM: Danger - Visible

and invisi ble lase r ra diatio n when
open. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.

Never install modem or telephone

❑

wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in

❑

wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet
locations.

Never t ouch uninsu la ted

❑

telephone wire or terminal s
unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network
interface.

! For CD-RW: Danger - Invisible

laser radiation when op en. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.

! Caution: To reduce the risk of fire,

use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunicatio n lin e cord.

AVERTISSEMENT

Pour prévenir tout risque

❑

d’incendie ou d’électrocution,
garder cet appareil à l’abri de la
pluie et de l’humidité.

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Pour prévenir tout risque

❑

d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le
châssis de cet appareil et ne
confier son entreti en qu’à une
personne qualif iée.

Ne jamais effectuer l’installation

❑

de fil m odem ou té léphone d urant
un orage électrique.

Ne jamais effectuer l’installation

❑

d’une prise téléphonique dans un
endroit mouillé à moins que la
prise soit conçue à cet effet.

Ne jamais toucher un fil

❑

téléphonique à découvert ou un
terminal à moins que la ligne
téléphonique n’ait été débranché
de l’interface réseau.

Soyez très prudent lorsque vous

❑

installez ou modifiez les lignes
téléphoniques.

Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant

❑

un orage électrique.
N'utilisez pas le modem ni le

❑

téléphone pour prévenir d'une
fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la
fuite.

L’appareil doit être le plus près

❑

possible d’une prise murale pour
en faciliter l’accès

.

! Pour changer la pile de rechan ge,

veuillez contacter votre centre de
service Sony le plus près.

! Avertissement - L'utilisation

d'instrume nts optiques avec ce
produit augmente les risques pour
les yeux. Pui sque le faisceau
laser utilisé dans ce produit est
dommageable pour les yeux, ne
tentez pas de désassembler le
boîtier. Adressez-vous à un agent
de service qualifié.

! Pour les DVD-ROM : Danger :

Radiation lase r visible e t invisible
si ouvert. Évitez l’ex position
directe au faisceau.

! Pour les CD-RW : Danger :

Radiation lase r visible e t invisible
si ouvert. Évitez l'e x position
directe au faisceau.

! Attention : Afin de rédu ire les

risques d'i nc en die, n'utilisez
qu'un cordon de communication
N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.

If you have questions about this product, you
can reach the Sony Customer Information
Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to
the Sony Customer Information Service Ce nt er
at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913
or find Sony Custom er S ervice on the web at:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

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Regulatory
Information

Declaration of Conformity

equipment doe s cause harmful in terference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct th e
interference by one or m ore of the following
measures:

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PCG-931A

PCG-9312
PCG-932A
PCG-9322
PCG-933A
PCG-9332

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 1 Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Telephone: [phone]

This phone numbe r is for FCC-related
matters only.

This device comp lies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Oper ation is subject to the
following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause ha rmful
interference, a nd

(2) this device must acc ept any interferenc e
received, including inte rfe rence 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 Rule s. The s e
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful int erference in a
residentia l i n s ta ll ation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not inst a ll ed and used in
accordance with the instructions, ma y cause
harmful interference to radio communication s.
However , there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this

Reorient or relocate the receiv ing

❑

antenna.
Increase the separation between

❑

the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an

❑

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

Consult the dealer or an

❑

experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

You are cautioned that any cha nge s or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

Only peripherals (co mp ut er i nput /output
devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply
with FCC Class B limi ts may be at tached to this
computer product. Operation with non­complian t pe ripherals is li kely to result in
interference to radio and television rec eption.

All cables used to connect periphera ls m u st be
shielded and grou nde d. O peration with cabl es,
connected to peripherals, that are not shielded
and grounded, m ay re sul t in int erference to
radio and television reception.

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the
FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a
label that co ntains, among other information,
the FCC equivalence number (R EN) for this
equipment. If requested, this i nformation must
be provid ed to the telephone company.

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This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone
jack.

The REN is used t o det ermine the quantity of
devices which may be connec ted to the
telephone line. Exc essive RENs on the
telephone line ma y result in the devices not
ringing in response to an inc om i ng 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 ca lling area.

If the terminal equipment ca use s harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company will
notify you in advance t h at temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. But
if advance notice is not practical, the telephone
company will no tify the custo mer as soon as
possible. Also, you will be advised of your right
to file a complaint with th e F CC if you believe
it is necess ary.

The telepho ne comp any may make changes in
its faciliti es , equipment, operations or
procedures th at could affect the operations of
the equipme nt. If this happens, the te lephone
company will provide advance notice in order
for you to make the necessary modifications in
order to maintai n uni nterrupted service .

If trouble is experienced with this equipm e nt,
you can reach the Sony Customer Informati on
Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to
the Sony Customer Informa tion Service Center
at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913
or find Sony Custom er S ervice on the w e b at:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

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

state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact
the state or pr ovi ncial utility s ervice
commission, public service commission, or
corporation co m mi ssion, for informati on. )

Telephone Consumer
Protection Act of 1991
(United States)

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of
1991 makes it unlawful for any perso n to use a
computer or other electronic device to send any
message via a telepho n e f acsimile machine
unless such message clearly contains, in a
margin at the to p or bottom of each transmitte d
page or on the first page of the transmission, the
date and time it is sent and an identi fic at ion of
the business, other entity, or individual sending
the message , and t he telephone number of the
sending machine or su ch business, other entity,
or individual.

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

Telephone Consumer
Guidelines (Canada)

Please refer to your telephone direc tory under
‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For
more detailed information, please contact:

CRTC
T errasses de la Chaudiére, T our centrale
1 promenad e du Port ag e, 5 é tage Hull
PQ K1A 0N2.

This Class B digita l ap paratus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

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

This equipment cannot be used on publi c coi n
service provided by the telep hone company.
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to

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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY

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

In some areas the disposal of lithium

✍

ion batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1­888-476-6972 in the Unit e d Sta te s or 1-800­961-7669 in Canada.

! Do not handle damaged or leaking

lithium ion batteries.

! Ne pas mani pu ler le s ba tteries au

lithium-ion qui fuient ou sont
endommagées.

! The battery pack used in this

device may present a fire or
chemical burn ha zard if
mistreated. Do not disassemble,
heat above 212°F (100°C) or
incinerate.
Dispose of used battery promptl y.
Keep away from children.

! La manute nt ion incorre cte du

module de batterie de cet appareil
présente un risque d'incendie ou
de brûlures chimiques. Ne pas
démonter, incinérer ou exposer à
une température de plus de 100°C.
Évacuer promptement la batterie
usée. Garder hors de port ée des
enfants.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

! Danger of ex plosion if battery is

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

! Une batterie non conforme

présente un danger d'explos io n.
La remplacer seulement par une
batteri e identique ou de type
équivalent recommandé par le
fabricant. Évacuer les batteries
usées selon les directives du
fabricant.

NOTICE: The Industry Canada la be l identifies
certified equipm ent. This certification mean s
that the equipment meets cert ain
telecommunications network protective,
operational and safet y requirements as
prescribed in the appropriate Terminal
Equipment Technical Requ irements
document(s). The Departm en t doe s not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.

Before installin g thi s equ ip me nt , use rs should
ensure that i t is permissible to be connecte d to
the facili ties of the local telecommunications
company. The equipment must also be installed
using an acceptable method of connection.

The custo mer should be aware that co mpliance
with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in som e situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be
coordinated by a representative designated by
the supplier. Equipment mal functions or any
repairs or alterations made by the user to this

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equipment m ay give the telecomm unications
company cause to reque st t hat the user
disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection
that the elec trical ground c onne ctions of the
power utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected tog ether . This precaution may be
particularly im portant in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such
connections th em selves, but should contac t the
appropriate e le ct r i c inspection authority, or
electrician, as a ppropriate.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum number
of terminals allowed to be connected to a
telephone interface. The termination on an
interface may consist of any combination of
devices subject on ly to the requir em ent that the
sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all
the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringe r
Equivalence Number for this equipme nt is 0. 0.

qu’il est possible que la conformité aux
conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la
dégradation du service dans certai ne s
situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent
être coordonnées pa r un représentant désigné
par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de
télécommun ications peut deman de r à
l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite
de réparations ou de modifications effectuées
par l’utilisate ur ou à cause de mauvais
fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre prot ection, l’utili s at eur doit
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la
source d’énergie électrique, des lignes
téléphoniques et des c analisations d’eau
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés
ensemble. Cett e p réc au tion es t pa rt ic uliè r ement
importante dans les régions rurales.

A v ertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter
de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit
avoir recours à un service d’inspection des
installa tions électr iques, ou à un électricie n,
selon le cas.

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE
CANADA

AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie
le matériel homologué.

Cette étique tte certifie qu e le matériel est
conforme aux nor me s de protection,
d’exploitation et de séc urité des réseaux de
télécommunic at ion s, comme le prescrivent les
documents concernant les exigences techniques
relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère
n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel
fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

Avant d’instal le r ce matériel, l’ut ilisateur doit
s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux
installatio n s de l’en treprise locale de
télécommunication. Le matériel doit également
être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de
raccordemen t . L’abonné ne doit pas oublier

AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
(IES) assigné à chaque dispositif termi nal
indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui
peuvent être racc ordés à une interfac e.

La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique
peut consister en une combination de quelques
dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme
d’indices d’é quivalence de la sonner ie de tous
les dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L ’indice
d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est
de 0.0.

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Contents

Welcome .................................................... 11

Features ....................................................................11

Unpacking Your Notebook ...................................... 1 2

Ergonomic Considerations .......................................15

Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ..........19

Locating Controls and Connectors ...........................19

Connecting a Power Source .....................................23

Starting Your Computer ...........................................29

Shutting Down Your Computer ...............................30

Using Your VAIO® Notebook ..................31

Using the Keyboard ................. ....... ...... ....... ....... ......31

Using the Touchpad ............................. ....... ....... ......36

Using the Floppy Disk Drive ...................................38

Using the DVD-ROM Drive ....................................41

Using PC Cards .... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ....... ......46

Using Infrared Communication Devices ..................49

Using a Second Battery Pack ...................................51

Using the Weight Saver ..... ...... ....... ...... ....... ....... ...... 5 4

Connecting Peripheral Devices ..............57

Connecting an i.LINK® Device ........... ....... ....... ......58

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Power Saving Modes ...............................60

Connecting a Phone Line .........................................63

Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network .................64

Connecting a Printer ................................................65

Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard ...........66

Connecting an External Display ..............................67

AV Devices ........................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ....... ..70

Connecting the Port Replicator ................................71

Connecting External Speakers .................................75

Connecting an External Microphone .......................76

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ..77

Adding Memory ........................................79

About the Software on Your Notebook ..83

About Your Software ...............................87

PictureGear™ ..........................................................90

About Your Recovery CDs ......................................92

For Answers to Your Software Questions ...............92

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs ..95

Troubleshooting ....................................... 99

Specifications ........................................111

Index ........................................................ 115

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Welcome

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

Features

For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® Notebook, see

✍

page 111.

❑ Exceptional performance —

Your notebook includes a mobile Intel
Pentium® III processor featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ and a V.90 compatible
K56flex mo dem.

❑ Portability —

*

Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC

power.

❑ Sony audio and video quality —

High-quality MPEG1/MPEG2 video,
which supports full-screen display and enables you to take advantage of
today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment
software.

❑ Multimedia features —

Enjoy the stereo speakers or use a headphone (not

supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs.

❑ Microsoft

Microsoft

®

Windows® operating system —

®

Windows® Millennium Edition or Microsoft® Windows® 2000

Your system includes

Professional.

❑ Communications —

Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse

the Internet, and use fax features.

❑ Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) —

This new optical storage technology that
provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing
experience. DVD-ROM drives play both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs.

®

* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP suppo rt, and gov-

ernment regul at ions.

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Unpacking Your Notebook

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Main unit

Video cable Rechargeable

*

Power cord

A C adapter

battery pack

Weight saver

* Removable floppy disk drive is in the m ultipurpose bay.

Manuals

❑ VAIO® User Guide —

supplementary updat es an d so ft w a re inf ormat ion . Thi s manual describes the
features and specifications of your notebook, the applications included with
your system, how to contact software vendors, and solve common problems.

❑ Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or th e

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Getting St arted manual —

Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating
system.

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Contains information on setting up your notebook,

Software CDs

Unpacking Your Notebook

❑ Microsoft® Word 2000 —

Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the

VAIO notebook you purchased.

Recovery CDs

❑ System Recovery CD(s) —

shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It can
only be used to restore the hard disk of the VAIO notebook you purchased.

❑ Application Recovery CD(s) —

applications or device drivers if they become corrupted or erased.

Allows you to restore the software titles that

Allows you to reinstall individual

Other

Setting up your VAIO® Notebook (poster)

❑

Packet containing special product offers

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Ergonomic Considerations

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

Ergonomic Position

Computer positioned
directly in front of you

Arms at desk
level

Wrists relaxed
and flat

❑ Position of your computer —

Place the computer directly in front o f 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
brightness setting o f the d isplay also.

❑ Lighting —

Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare
and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on
the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help
reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

❑ Placement of an external display —

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

Notes on Setup

Do not place your computer in a location subject to:

❑

Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts

❑

Direct sunlight

❑

Excessive dust

❑

Moisture or rain

❑

Mechanical vibration or shock

❑

Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded

❑

Ambient temperature of more than 95º F (35º C) or less than 18º F

❑

(10º C)
High humidity

❑

Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The computer’s

❑

electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction.
Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. Do not

❑

place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets, or near
materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots.
Leave a space of at least 8 inches (20 cm) behind the back panel of the
computer.

If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one,

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moisture may condense inside your computer. In this case, allow at least an
hour before turning on your computer. If any problems occur, unplug your
compute r, and con t act your Sony Service Center.

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Ergonomic Considerations

The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference

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to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the computer a suitable
distance away from the set.

Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise,

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problems may result.
Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.

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If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and

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determines that your computer is responsible for a problem, the telephone
company may bill you for the service call. Also, if you do not disconnect
your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line, the
telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct
the problem.

Handling Your Notebook

Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with

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a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may damage the
finish of your c omputer.

Should any solid object or liquid fall in to the computer, shut down your

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computer and then unplug it. You may want to h av e the compu ter checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.

Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer.

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Cleaning Your Notebook

Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer.

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Avoid rub bing the LCD screen as this can damage the scr een. Use a soft, dry

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cloth to wipe the LCD screen.
Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent

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solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad , scouring powder or solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.

Handling the LCD Screen

Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be careful

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when using the computer near a window.

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Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. This could cause

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malfunction.
Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual

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image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the computer returns to
normal temperature, the screen returns to normal.

The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not

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indicate a malfunction.
The LCD is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may,

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however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that
continuously appear on the LCD. This is a normal result of the
manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.

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Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook

This section describes how to start using your notebook and how to use your
computer’s internal and external d e vices, such as the touchpad, flopp y disk dri v e,
and DVD-ROM drive.

Locating Controls and Connectors

Front

1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen
2 Speakers
3 Keyboard
4 Touchpad
5 Left/right buttons
6 Power indicator
7 Battery 1 and 2 indicators
8 Hard disk drive indicator
9 Num Lock indicator
10 Caps Lock indicator
11 Scroll Loc k ind ic at or

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Left

1 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S 400 connector
2 Infrare d port
3 Video out
4 Headphone co n ne ctor
5

i

Microphone connector

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6 PC card slots
7 Battery bay

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Right

1 PPK buttons

Locating Controls and Connectors

2 Power bu tton
3 DVD-ROM drive
4 Multipurpose bay

Back

cover

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1 Modem jack
2 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard connector
3 Serial connector
4 Printer connector
5 Monitor connector
6 USB connectors
7 DC In connector

There is a ventilation slot located between the USB connector and the DC In connector.

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

Bottom

1 Port replicator connector co ve r
2 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever
3 Tilt stands

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Connecting a Power Source

Connecting a Power Source

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

Using the AC Adapte r

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

1

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

2

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

3

Connecting the AC adapter

Notebook

AC adapter
(supplied)

DC In

Power cord (supplied)

Notes on the AC Adapter

Your computer operates on 100V-240V AC 50/60 Hz.

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Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as

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a copy machine or shredder.
You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents

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damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that
may occur during an electrical storm.

Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

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To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

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Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the

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computer for a long time.
When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet.

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Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter.

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Using Battery Pow er

You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery
pack inserts into the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer. (See
“Power Saving Modes” on page 60.) 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

To open the battery bay, press cover down.

1

Cover swings out but does not detach.

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Battery bay

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Connecting a Power Source

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

2

Inserting battery pack

Battery pack
(supplied)

Label side facing down

Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks.

3

If the port replicator is attached to your comput er, do not attempt to insert or remove

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the battery pack. Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could
cause a temporary loss of power.

To charge the batt ery pack

Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

1

Insert the battery pack.

2

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 ind icato r light turns off. This

3

process take s appr oxi mat el y two hours.

To charge the battery complete ly, continue charging for an additional hour. See

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“Displaying Battery Informat ion” in the online manual “Customizing Your VAIO®
Notebook” .

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VAIO Notebook User Guide

There are two battery indicator lights on the computer

Battery indicator lights

Battery indicators

Secondary batter y pac k
(optional)

Battery pack (supplied)

Battery
Indicator Meaning

1

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

2

Indicates the s tatus of the batte ry pack in the m ultipu rp ose bay o n
the right side of the co mp uter.

Battery
Indicator Light

Meaning

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

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To remove the battery pa ck

Open the battery bay cover.

1

Pull out the battery pack.

2

Removing the battery pack

Connecting a Power Source

Close the cover of the battery bay.

3

You will lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on
and not connected to the AC adapter o r if you remove the battery while the
computer is in a power-saving mode

Notes on the battery

To determine the remaining battery charge, see “Displaying Battery

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Information” in the online manual
When the battery power is running low, both the battery and power

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“Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook”

indicators blink.
When the computer is directly co nnected to A C po wer and has a battery pack

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in the battery bay, it uses power from the AC outlet.
See “Using a Second Battery Pack” on page 51 for information on installing

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and charging a battery pack in the multipurpose bay.
Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC

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power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the
computer.

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If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter

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to recharge the b attery or shut do wn y our computer and insert a fully char ged
battery .

You can extend battery life by changing th e power-management modes in

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the PowerPanel utility. See “Power Saving Modes” on page 60.
The battery pack supplied with your compu ter is a lithium-ion battery and

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can be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does
not affect battery life.

The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power

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source. When battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts
flashing.

For some sof t war e appl i cati ons and s ome per i pher al devices, your comp ut er

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may not enter System Hibernation mode when the battery life is low. To
avoid loss of data when using battery power, you should save your data
frequently and manually activate a power-management mode, such as
System Suspend or System Hibernation.

Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140° F (60° C), such as

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under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.
Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery

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efficiency at low temperatures.
Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50° F and 80° F (10°C to

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30°C). Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.
While the battery is in use or being discharged, the battery pack heats up.

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This is normal and is not cause for concern.
Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat.

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Keep the battery pack dry.

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Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack.

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Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

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If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the

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battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery.
If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is still low, the

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battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced.
You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging.

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If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time,

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recharge the battery.

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Starting Your Computer

Starting Yo ur Com puter

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

1

Opening the computer

LCD lock lever

Press the power button on top of the computer until the green power

2

indicator light turns on.

Power
button

(Windows Me only) When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO

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InitManager dial og box will appear. Please select “OK” to begin initial setup. If you do
not execute the initial setup, you cannot use VAIO original hardware functions such as
PPK, Power Management tool s, the scroll function of the touchpad, and keyboard
shortcut key combined with Fn key.

Po we r button

Power indicator

If you hold the power button in the On position for more than four seconds, the

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computer turns off.

Power button

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