Sony PCG-FX210 Primary, VAIO PCG-FX215, PCG-961A, PCG-962A User Manual [en, fr]

VAIO® Notebook User
Guide

PCG-FX210
PCG-FX215

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Notice to Users

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described herein, in whole or in part, may not
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MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER
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any modification to this manual or the
information contained herein at any time
without notice. The software described herein is
governed by the terms of a separate user license
agreement.

This product contains software owned by Sony
and licensed by third parties. Use of such
software is subject to the terms and conditions
of license agreements 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 not necessarily be
identical to current retail versions.

Updates and additions to software may require
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card information. Financial services may
require prior arrangements with participating
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Partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this
product meets the

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that promotes energy saving through the use of
computers and other office equipment. The
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participate voluntarily. The targeted products
are office equipment such as computers,
displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Their
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MovieShaker, PictureGear, VAIO and the VAIO
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Microsoft, Windows Me, Windows Media,
Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo
are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. AMD, the AMD logo, AMD
Duron and combinations thereof are trademarks
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This product incorporates copyright protection
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of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this

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ENERGY STAR is a U .S.

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copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited. i.LINK is a SONY
trademark used only to designate that a product
contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products
with an i.LINK connector may not
communicate with each other.

All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are
located on the bottom of your Sony CLICK TO
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serial number when you call your Sony Service
Center.

Model Numbers: PCG-961A, PCG-962A

Serial Number:________________________

Safety Information

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.

❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or

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

❑ Use caution when installing or modifying

telephone lines.

❑ Avoid using the modem during an

electrical storm.

❑ Do not use the modem or a telephone to

report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

❑ A socket outlet should be as close as

possible to the unit and easily accessible.

To change the backup battery,
please contact your nearest
Sony Service Center.

Caution - The use of optical
instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard. As
the laser beam used in this
product is harmful to the eyes,
do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

For DVD-ROM drive: Danger ­Visible and invisible laser
radiation when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.

Caution: To reduce the risk of
fire, use only No. 26 AWG or
larger telecommunication line
cord.

AVERTISSEMENT

❑

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,

ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et
ne confier son entretien qu’à une personne
qualifiée.

❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil

modem ou téléphone durant un orage
électrique.

❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une

prise téléphonique dans un endroit

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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
rechange, veuillez contacter
votre centre de service Sony le
plus près.

Avertissement - L'utilisation
d'instruments optiques avec ce
produit augmente les risques
pour les yeux. Puisque 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 lecteur DVD-ROM:
Danger : Radiation laser
visible et invisible si ouvert.
Évitez l’exposition directe au
faisceau.

Attention : Afin de réduire les
risques d'incendie, 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 Center
at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913
or find Sony Customer Service on the web at:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PCG-961A,

PCG-962A

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Rd.
Oradell, NJ 07649

Telephone:
(For FCC-related
matters only.)

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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

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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 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 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 non­compliant peripherals is likely to result in
interference to radio and television reception.

The REN is used to determine 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 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 is not practical, the telephone
company will notify the customer as soon as
possible. Also, you will be advised of your right
to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe
it is 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.

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

FCC Part 68

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

This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone
jack.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment,
you can reach the Sony Customer Information
Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to
the Sony Customer Information Service Center
at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913
or find Sony Customer Service on the web 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).

This equipment cannot be used on public coin
service provided by the telephone company.
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to
state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact
the state or provincial utility service

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commission, public service commission, or
corporation commission, for information.)

Telephone Consumer Protection Act
of 1991 (United States)

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of
1991 makes it unlawful for any 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 machine, see your fax software
documentation.

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 United States or 1-800­961-7669 in Canada.

Do not handle damaged or
leaking lithium ion batteries.

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

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 Chaudiére, Tour centrale
1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull
PQ K1A 0N2.

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

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

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. Évacuer les batteries
usées selon les directives du
fabricant.

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

La manutention incorrecte 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
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 Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.

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

the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any
repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment may give the telecommunications
company cause to request that the user
disconnect the equipment.

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

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

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) assigned to each 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 only to the requirement that the
sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all
the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringer
Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0.2.

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA

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

Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est
conforme aux normes de protection,
d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de
télécommunications, 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.

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

Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit
s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux
installations de l’entreprise locale de
télécommunication. Le matériel doit également
être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de
raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier

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

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent
être coordonnées par un représentant désigné
par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de
télécommunications peut demander à
l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite
de réparations ou de modifications effectuées
par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais
fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la
source d’énergie électrique, des lignes
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 lui-même; il doit
avoir recours à un service d’inspection des
installations électriques, ou à un électricien,
selon le cas.

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

La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique
peut consister en une combination de quelques
dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme
d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous
les dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L’indice
d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est
de 0.2.

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Contents

Notice to Users........................................................................... 2

1 Welcome ........................................................13

Features........................................................................................14

Unpacking Your Notebook............................................................ 15

Manuals....................................................................................15

Software CDs............................................................................15

Recovery CDs...........................................................................16

Other ........................................................................................16

Ergonomic Considerations ...........................................................17

Notes on Setup......................................................................... 18

Handling Your Notebook .......................................................... 19

Cleaning Your Notebook........................................................... 19

Handling the LCD Screen.......................................................... 19

2 Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ...............21

Locating Controls and Connectors ............................................... 22

Connecting a Power Source .........................................................27

Starting Your Computer ...............................................................33

Shutting Down Your Computer .................................................... 35

3 Using Your VAIO® Notebook .......................37

Using the Keyboard ...................................................................... 37

Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key ................ 38

Indicators ................................................................................. 39

Lights ....................................................................................... 40

Using the Touchpad .....................................................................42

Using the Floppy Disk Drive..........................................................44

Using the Optical Drive................................................................. 47

Playing a DVD........................................................................... 49

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Notes on CD and DVD media ....................................................51

Using PC Cards.............................................................................52

To insert a PC card....................................................................52

To remove a PC card.................................................................54

Using a Second Battery Pack ........................................................55

To insert a second battery pack ................................................55

To charge the second battery pack............................................56

To remove the second battery pack ..........................................57

Using the Weight Saver.................................................................58

To attach the weight saver ........................................................58

To remove the Weight Saver.....................................................59

Connecting With Another VAIO® Computer .................................60

Power Saving Modes ....................................................................61

Normal Mode ............................................................................61

Standby Mode...........................................................................61

To activate Standby mode.........................................................61

To return to normal mode.........................................................61

Hibernate Mode.........................................................................61

To activate Hibernate mode.......................................................62

To return to normal mode.........................................................62

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

Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)...................................64

Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection........................................65

4 Connecting Peripheral Devices .................. 67

Connecting a Printer .....................................................................68

Connecting an External Display.....................................................69

Connecting a TV Display ...............................................................72

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ..........................73

Connecting an i.LINK® Device......................................................74

Connecting External Speakers.......................................................76

Connecting an External Microphone .............................................77

5 Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook........... 79

Selecting the Display Mode...........................................................79

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Using the Dual Display function....................................................81

Selecting Dual Display mode....................................................82

Setting the colors and resolution for each display.................... 82

Customizing the virtual desktop ...............................................82

Releasing the Dual Display setting............................................ 82

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software ...................... 83

6 Adding Memory .............................................85

7 About the Software on Your Notebook .......89

Overview....................................................................................... 90

MovieShaker™..............................................................................94

Importing Images and Sound Clips ..........................................94

Editing Clips and Scenes ..........................................................96

Saving a Movie .........................................................................97

PictureGear™................................................................................ 98

Managing Your Pictures........................................................... 98

Creating a Photo Album............................................................ 98

Using Panorama Maker ............................................................99

Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG...................... 99

8 OpenMG Jukebox 2.0

Software Instructions ........................................100

Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services........................ 100

Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2.0................................................ 101

Recording a CD ...................................................................... 103

Transferring Songs (Check-in/Check-out) .............................. 104

Additional Features.................................................................106

Notes on performing the System Restore function of System

Tools on Windows® Millennium Edition ................................ 107

Notes on using Portable Players............................................. 107

Software Support Information.................................................... 108

Sony Service Center ............................................................... 109

Application, System, and Driver Recovery CDs .......................... 110

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Using Your Recovery CDs...........................................................111

Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ....................................111

Using the Driver Recovery CD(s) ............................................112

Using the System Recovery CD(s)..........................................112

9 Troubleshooting ......................................... 115

Troubleshooting your notebook ..............................................115

Troubleshooting the LCD screen.............................................118

Troubleshooting the mouse and touchpad..............................119

Troubleshooting drives, PC cards and peripheral devices.......120

Troubleshooting software .......................................................122

Troubleshooting the modem...................................................122

Troubleshooting audio ............................................................123

Troubleshooting the printer.....................................................124

Getting Help ................................................................................125

10 Specifications ............................................. 127

11 Index ............................................................ 131

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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.

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Features

✍ For a complete description of the specifications of your CLICK TO UPDATE

ProductName, see “Specifications”

❑ Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a mobile AMD

™

Duron

❑ Portability — Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC

processor and a V.90 compatible K56flex modem.

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 headphones (not

supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs.

❑ Microsoft

Microsoft

®

Windows® operating system — Your system includes

®

Windows® Millennium Edition (Windows Me™)

*

❑ Communications — Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse

the Internet, and use fax features.

❑ Optical drive (DVD-ROM) — The DVD-ROM drive plays both DVD-

ROM and CD-ROM discs.

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

ernment regulations.

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Unpacking Your Notebook

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Main unit* Power cord

AC adapter

Unpacking Your Notebook

Video cable Rechargeable

battery pack

* Removable floppy disk drive is in the multipurpose bay.

Weight saver

Manuals

❑ VAI O® Quick Start — Contains information on unpacking and setting up

your notebook, supplementary updates, and software information.

❑ Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting Started manual —

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

Software CDs

❑ Microsoft® Word 2000 — Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the

VAIO notebook you purchased.

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Recovery CDs

❑ System Recovery CD(s) — Allows you to restore the software titles that

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) — Allows you to reinstall individual

applications or device drivers if they become corrupted or erased.

❑ Driver Recovery CD(s) — Allows you to reinstall individual device

drivers. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files.

Other

❑ Packet containing special product offers

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Ergonomic Considerations

Ergonomic Considerations

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

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 of you as

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

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

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

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

feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle

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fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the
brightness setting of the display also.

❑ Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare

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

❑ Placement of an external display — When using an external display, set

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

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 40º F

(5º 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,

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
computer, and contact your Sony Service Center.

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

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

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Ergonomic Considerations

❑ Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise,

problems may result.

❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.
❑ If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and

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

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 computer.

❑ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer, shut down your

computer and then unplug it. You may want to have the computer checked
by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

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

Cleaning Your Notebook

❑ Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer.
❑ Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen. Use a soft, dry

cloth to wipe the LCD screen.

❑ Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent

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

when using the computer near a window.

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

malfunction.

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❑ Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual

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

indicate a malfunction.

❑ The LCD is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may,

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 all the controls and connectors on your computer,
how to connect your computer to a power source, and how to start and
shut down your computer.

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Locating Controls and Connectors

Front

1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

7 Battery 1 and 2 indicators

screen
2 Speakers 8 Hard disk drive indicator
3 Keyboard 9 Num Lock indicator
4 Touchpad 10 Caps Lock indicator
5 Left/right buttons 11 Scroll Lock indicator
6 Power indicator

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Left

T

Locating Controls and Connectors

1 Video out 4 i.LINK*® (IEEE1394) S400

connector

2 Microphone connector 5 PC card slots
3 Headphone connector 6 Battery bay

* i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a prodcut contains an IEEE 1394 connector.

All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

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Right

1 Power button
2
3

Optical drive (DVD-ROM drive)

Floppy disk drive

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Back

Locating Controls and Connectors

cover

1 Modem jack 5 Monitor connector
2 USB connectors 6 Ethernet connector
3 Serial connector 7 DC In connector
4 Printer connector

Warning:
Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet connector. Do
not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line.
Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric
current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the
connector. To connect the unit to the network, contact you network
administrator.

✍ There is a ventilation slot located between the Ethernet connector and the USB

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

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Bottom

1 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever
2 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 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.

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

a copy machine or shredder.

❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents

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.
❑ To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
❑ Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the

computer for a long time.

❑ The LED indicator on the AC adapter may be turned on until the AC adapter

is unplugged from your notebook.

❑ 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.

Using Battery Power

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
“Using a Second Battery Pack” ). 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 To open the battery bay, press cover down.

✍ Cover swings out but does not detach.

Battery bay

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Connecting a Power Source

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

Inserting battery pack

Battery pack
(supplied)

Label side facing down

3 Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks

To charge the battery pack

1 Connect the AC adapter 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).

3 When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This

process takes approximately 2 hours if your notebook’s power is on.

✍ To charge the battery completely, continue charging for an additional hour.

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There are two battery indicator lights on the computer

Battery indicator lights

Battery indicator lights

Battery Indicator

Description

1 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on

the left side of the computer.

2 Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multipurpose

bay on the right side of the computer.

Battery Indicator
Light Status Description

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 pack

1 Open the battery bay cover.

2 Pull out the battery pack.

Removing the battery pack

3 Close the cover of the battery bay.

Connecting a Power Source

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

Notes on the battery

❑ To determine the remaining battery charge, see “Displaying Battery

Information.”

❑ When the battery power is running low, both the battery and power

indicators blink.

❑ When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack

in the battery bay, it uses power from the AC outlet.

❑ See “Using a Second Battery Pack” for information on installing and

charging a battery pack in the multipurpose 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.

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

to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged

battery.

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❑ You can extend battery life by changing the power-management modes in

the PowerPanel utility. See “Power Saving Modes” .

❑ The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium-ion battery and

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

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

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

❑ For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer

may not enter Hibernate 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 Standby or Hibernate.

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

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

efficiency at low temperatures.

❑ Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50° F and 80° F (10° C to

30° C). Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.

❑ While the battery is in use or being discharged, the battery pack heats up.

This is normal and is not cause for concern.

❑ Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat.
❑ Keep the battery pack dry.
❑ Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack.
❑ Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
❑ If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the

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

battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced.

❑ You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging.
❑ If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time,

recharge the battery.

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Starting Your Computer

Starting Your Computer

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

Opening the computer

LCD lock lever

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

indicator light turns on.

✍ When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO InitManager dialog 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 Power Management tools,

the scroll function of the touchpad, and keyboard shortcut key combined with Fn key.

Power button

Power indicator

Power button

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

computer turns off.

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3 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display as follows:

❑ To decrease brightness, press Fn+Shift+F5.
❑ To increase brightness, press Fn+F5.

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Shutting Down Your Computer

Shutting Down Your Computer

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

1 Click the Start button on the Windows® 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 documents.

5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically—power indicator turns off.

6 Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer.

✍ During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode.

If you are unable to shut down your computer.

1 Close or end all operations as follows:

❑ Close all applications.

❑ Remove the PC cards.

❑ Disconnect USB devices.

2 Restart the computer. You can restart your computer by pressing

Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys (at the same time).

✍ If you are still unable to shut down the computer, you can press the power button and

hold it for 5 seconds. This operation may result in data loss.

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Using Your VAIO®
Notebook

Using the Keyboard

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

Keyboard

Correction

Escape key

Function keys

Print Screen key

keys

Shift key

Ctrl key

Applications key

Fn key

Alt key

Windows key

Numeric keypad area

Navigation
keys

Key Description

Numeric keypad
area

Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen.
Correction keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you to make

Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric
keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations
such as addition and subtraction. Note that you must press the Num
Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (When you do so, the Num
Lock light will be on.)

corrections in your documents.

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Key Description

Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to

perform designated tasks. For example, in many applications, F1 is the
Help key. The task associated with each function key may vary from

one application to the next.
Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.
Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and

places it in the Windows Clipboard. You can then paste the screen

shot into a document and print it.
Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key: Ctrl, Alt, and

Shift. When held down with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt

(Alternate) keys offer another way to give commands. For example, in

many applications, instead of choosing the Save command from a

menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press S (referred to as Ctrl+S). The

Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter; it is used to

produce capital letters or special symbols such as @ and $.
Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu; it is

the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar. See

“Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key” on page 38.

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

commands. See “Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key” on

page 40.
Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive

choices. Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse

button.

Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key

Combination Function

+ F1 Displays Windows Help.
+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.
+ E Displays Windows Explorer.
+ F Displays the Windows Find: All Files window to find a file or folder.

This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from

the Start menu.

+ Ctrl + F Displays the Windows Find: Computer window where you can locate

other computers. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then

Computer from the Start menu.

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Combination Function

+ M Minimizes all displayed windows.

Shift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size.

+ R Displays the Run window. This is the equivalent of selecting Run from

the Start menu.

Fn + + Insert Displays the Properties window. This is the equivalent of double-

clicking the System icon in the Control Panel.

Indicators

Indicator Function

Power Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on, flashes

umber in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in
Hibernate mode or powered off.

Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on

the left side of the computer.

1

Battery 2 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the multipurpose

drive bay on the right side of the computer.

2

Hard disk Lights when data is being read from or written to the hard drive.

Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this
indicator light is on.

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Lights

Light On Off

Num Lock

The number keys in the numeric
keypad are active.

The alphanumeric character
keys in the keypad area are
active.

Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as

you type. The Shift key lowers the
case of typed letters when Caps

Letters appear in lower case
as you type (unless you
hold down the Shift key).

Lock is on.

Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently.

(Exactly how it scrolls depends on

Information moves across

the display normally.
the specific application. It has no
effect in many applications.)

Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key

Combinations/
Feature Function

Fn+ (ESC)
Standby

Fn+ (F3)
Mute

Fn+ (F4)
Speaker volume

Fn+Shift+
(F4)
Speaker volume

Fn+ (F5)
Brightness control

Fn+Shift+
(F5)
Brightness control

Puts the system into Standby mode, a power-management state. To
return the system to the active state, press any key or press the power
button on your computer.

Toggles the built-in speaker off and on.

Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. To increase volume, press Fn+F4.

Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. To decrease volume, press
Fn+Shift+F4.

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5.

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.
To decrease light intensity, press Fn+Shift+F5.

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Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (Continued)

Combinations/
Feature Function

LCD

Fn+ /
(F7)
Switch to the
external monitor/
LCD

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

Only LCD

LCD and external display

Only external display

LCD

Fn+ only/

(F8)

Control TV out

Fn+ (F12)
Hibernate

Toggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV display modes.

Only LCD

Hibernation mode: 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 system to its original
state, use the power button to turn on power.

LCD and external display

Only external display

✍ Some functions are not available until Windows launches.

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Using the Touchpad

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

Touchpad

Pointe

Touc h p ad

Right button

Left button

Action Description

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

object.
Click Press the left button once.
Double-click Press the left button twice.
Right-click Press the right button once. In many applications, this action displays

a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices.
Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button.
Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll

vertically. Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally.

(The scroll function is available only with applications that support a

touchpad scroll feature.)

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✍ See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features, such as clicking both

buttons simultaneously, adjusting touchpad speed, and Easy Launcher functions. To
access Mouse Properties, click the Start button, point to Settings, point to Control
Panel, and then click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel.

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Using the Floppy Disk Drive

Your computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the multipurpose bay.

To insert a diskette

1 Hold the diskette the label side facing up.

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

Diskette

Floppy disk drive

To remove a diskette

❑ When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator light turns

off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette.

Eject button

LED indicator

✍ Do not push the eject button when the LED indicator is turned on. Otherwise,

data may be lost.

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To remove the floppy disk drive

1 Turn off the computer.

2 There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer. Slide this lever in

the direction of the arrow.

Multipurpose bay release lever

Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever

3 Slide the drive out of the multipurpose bay.

4 Insert the weight saver. See “Using the Weight Saver” on page 58.

To reinsert the floppy disk drive

1 Turn off the computer.

2 If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. See “To

remove the second battery pack” on page 57.

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

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

Inserting the floppy disk drive

Multipurpose bay

Floppy disk drive

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Using the Optical Drive

Your computer comes with an optical drive (DVD-ROM drive).

To insert a disc

1 Turn on the computer.

✍ When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc.

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

The tray slides out.

Ejecting the tray

Eject Button

3 Place an optical disc on the tray with the label side facing up. For DVDs

which can be played on both sides, the side of the disc facing up is the side
that plays.

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4 Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place.

Inserting an optical disc

Label side facing up

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5 Close the tray by pushing it gently.

✍ Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers. If you do not seat the disc firmly,

you could damage your optical drive and you may not be able to open the tray.

When you finish using a disc, wait until the LED indicator light turns off, then press the
Eject button to remove the disc.

When the computer is in power saving modes, you cannot remove a disc.

If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button, turn off the computer
and insert a thin, pointed object into the manual eject hole.

Manual eject hole

Playing a DVD

To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, it is recommended that
you close any open applications before playing a DVD movie.

❑ You can play DVDs using the DVD-ROM drive and the WinDVD®

software. See the help file that comes with the WinDVD software for details.

Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. If you
have audio devices connected, this may cause damage to your hearing and
the speakers. Reduce the volume before playing such discs.

If you have connected a TV, follow the instructions in “Selecting the Display
Mode” .

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✍ If you set the display resolution higher than the default setting (1024 x 768, 16 bits),

the DVD video may not play properly.
To view the DVD video clearly, set the display resolution to 1024 x 768 dots (16 bits).

Do not switch the power saving modes while you are playing the DVD disc.
Change the setting to disable the screen saver and the virus checker (if it is

active).
Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access. This may

cause the computer to malfunction.

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Using the Optical Drive

Notes on CD and DVD media

❑ Do not drop or bend the disc.
❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a

disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its
reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.

❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the

surface from the center out.

❑ If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well,

and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any
remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth.

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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, or to connect a
network.

✍ The PC card slots can accommodate two Type I/II PC cards, or one Type III PC card.

These slots are compatible with CardBus. Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards. You
do not need to shut down your notebook before inserting or removing a PC card.

To insert a PC card

1 Push the Release button once. The Release button pops out.

PC card release button

Release button

Release button

2 Push the Release button a second time. The PC card slot protector pops out.

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

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Using PC Cards

PC card slot protector

3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot. Make sure the front label of the PC

card is facing up.

4 Push the the PC card slot gently into the connector. The PC card is

automatically detected by your system. The (Unplug or Eject Hardware
icon) appears in the taskbar.

Inserting a PC card

Insert with the

arrow facing toward

the slot

Do not force a PC card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins.
Do not carry your computer while touching the head of a PC card (such as a

wireless LAN card), pressure or shock may damage the connector pins.

PC card

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To remove a PC card

✍ If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions.

1 Double-click in the taskbar. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” dialog

box appears.

2 Select the hardware device you wish to remove.

3 Click Stop. In the “Stop a Hardware device” dialog box, confirm that the

device can be safely removed from the system.

4 Click OK. The message, “PC Card can now be safely removed from the

system” appears.

5 Click OK again and click Close.

6 Push the Release button. The Release button pops out.

7 Push the Release button a second time. The PC card pops out. Gently grasp

the card and pull it out of the slot.

8 Insert the PC card slot protector into the empty slot.

Notes on using PC cards

❑ For some PC cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and the

Standby or Hibernate power-management modes while the card is inserted,
you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized.
Reboot your system to correct the problem.

❑ 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 box, remove the software driver and then reinstall it.

❑ You may not be able to use some PC cards or some functions of the PC card

with this computer. If you have difficulty inserting a card, check that you are
orienting the card correctly. See the manual that came with your PC card for
more information on use.

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Using a Second Battery Pack

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 insert first charges first. The battery
pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85 percent full. You
can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator
lights.

To insert a second battery pack

1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device.

2 Insert the battery pack into the multipurpose bay.

If the battery is being used, the battery 2 indicator light turns on.

Second battery in multipurpose bay

Multipurpose bay

Battery pack

Label side facing down

3 Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack. There

is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight saver. Slide the lever
toward the front of the computer to lock the weight saver. See also “Using
the Weight Saver” on page 58.

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To charge the second battery pack

Using weight saver for second battery cover

Battery pack

Weight saver

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” for more information.

Charging the second battery

Battery indicators

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To remove the second battery pack

If you attach two battery packs, you can remove either of them without shutting
down the computer. When removing one battery pack, make sure that the other
battery pack’s indicator light is on. If the indicator light of the battery pack you
are removing is on, right-click the battery icon on the task tray and click the
“Switch discharge battery” option.

1 There is a Release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the

battery pack, slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1, then slide the
RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2.

Multipurpose bay release levers

Arrow 1: Weight saver

Release lever

Arrow 2: RELEASE lever

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

3 Reinsert the weight saver. See “Using the Weight Saver” on page 58.

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Using the Weight Saver

The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty.

To attach the weight saver

1 If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. See “To

remove the second battery pack” on page 57.

2 Fold out the hinged arm of the weight saver and then push on the hinged arm

to lock it into place. Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until
it clicks.

Inserting the weight saver

3 Manually lock the weight saver’s Release lever.

Weight

saver
(supplied)

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To remove the Weight Saver

1 There is a release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the

weight saver, slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1, then slide the
Release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2.

Multipurpose bay release levers

Arrow 1: Weight saver Release leve

Arrow 2: RELEASE lever

2 After removing the weight saver, pull out the weight saver’s hinged arm and

fold it into the weight saver.

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Connecting With Another VAIO® Computer

You can connect your VAIO® notebook to another VAIO computer that has the
preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3.0

*

software preinstalled. You may use an i.LINK®
two systems and then use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other
computer. You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer.
Select the STD mode in Smart Connect 3.0 software to connect with another
computer that has Windows Me preinstalled.

Connecting with an i.LINK cable

cable (optional) to connect the

i.LINK cable

(optional)

See Smart Connect online help for more information.

✍ If you have previously purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that does not have the

Windows Me operating system or Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled, consult
the Sony website for support options (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport).

* i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 con-

nector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

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Power Saving Modes

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 operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your
computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. When
using battery power, be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate
mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 5 percent, regardless of the
power management setting you select.

✍ If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to

recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.

Normal Mode

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

Standby Mode

In Standby 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.

To activate Standby mode

To activate Standby mode, press the key combination Fn+Esc, or press the power
button and release it immediately.

To return to normal mode

Press any key to return to normal mode.

Hibernate Mode

In the Hibernate 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.

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To activate Hibernate mode

To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12.

✍ Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off.

To return to normal mode

To return to normal mode, turn on the computer by pressing the power button.
The computer returns to its previous state.

✍ When returning from Hibernate mode, the system status stored on the hard disk is

erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold for
more than four seconds.

❑ Time required to return to normal mode

Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode.

❑ Power consumption

Standby uses more power than Hibernate.

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Connecting a Phone Line

Connecting a Phone Line

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

✍ In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook, register your software online, and use

Sony Customer Support, you must connect to a phone line.

1 Plug one end of the phone cable into the modem jack on the computer.

Connecting phone cable

Modem jack

Wall jac k

Phone cable (optional)

2 Plug the other end into the wall jack.

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

telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange
(PBX). Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could
cause a malfunction in the internal modem.

If you connect a phone line coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device
may not work properly.

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Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)

You can connect your computer to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type networks.
For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to a network, ask your
network administrator.

Connecting to LAN

Ethernet
connector

Warning: Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the (Ethernet
connector). Do not connect any other type of network cable or any telephone
line. Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric
current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the
connector. To connect the unit to the network, contact your network
administrator.

Note that if you enable Wake on LAN, the power saving mode will be switched
to Standby mode.

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Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)

Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection

1 Right-click Network Neighborhood and select Properties.

2 Click Add to add a client, adapter, protocol, or service.

3 Click File and Print Sharing to enable these functions.

4 Select a Primary Network Logon.

5 Click the Identification tab to set the computer name, workgroup, and

computer description.

6 Click the Access Control tab to set the share level or user level access

control.

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Connecting Peripheral
Devices

You can add functionality to your computer by connecting a variety of
peripherals, as discussed in the following sections.

❑ “Connecting a Printer”
❑ “Connecting an External Display”
❑ “Connecting a TV Display”
❑ “Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device”
❑ “Connecting an i.LINK® Device”
❑ “Connecting External Speakers”
❑ “Connecting an External Microphone”

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Connecting a Printer

You can connect a Windows Me application compatible printer to your computer
to print documents.

To connect a printer

❑ Locate the Printer connector identified by the symbol. Plug the printer

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

Printer connector

Printer

To
Printer

Printer cable
(supplied with the printer)

Power cord

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

use.

If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power-saving mode, see
“Troubleshooting the printer” .

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Connecting an External Display

Connecting an External Display

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

❑ Computer display (monitor) (See page 69.)
❑ Multimedia computer display (See page 70.)
❑ Projector (See page 70.)

✍ Connect an external display before you turn on the computer.

To connect a computer display

❑ Locate the Monitor connector identified by the symbol on the back of the

computer. Plug the display cable (not supplied) into this connector.

❑ If necessary, plug one end of the display power cord into the display, and the

other end into an AC outlet.

Connecting an external computer display

Computer display

Power cord

To

Monitor

Display cable (optional)

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

installation and use.

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To connect a multimedia computer display

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

1 Locate the Monitor connector identified by the symbol. Plug the display

cable into this connector.

2 Locate the Headphone connector identified by the symbol. Plug the

speaker cable into this connector.

3 Locate the Microphone connector identified by the symbol. Plug the

microphone cable into this connector.

✍ See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more

information on installation and use.

To connect a projector

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

Connecting a projector

Projector

Power cord

To
Monitor

RGB signal

To
Headphone

Audio cable

(optional)cable (optional)

✍

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

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Connecting an External Display

To select a display

When you connect an external display to the monitor connector, you can toggle
the output between the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), the external monitor, or
both devices.

Use the

Fn+F7 keys to select a display. See also “Selecting the Display Mode” for

more information.

To Pr ess Resul t

Switch to an
external display

Fn+F7 Toggles between the LCD, the external display

connected to the Monitor connector, or both the LCD
and external display.

Only LCD

LCD and external display

Only external display

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Connecting a TV Display

You can enjoy playing audio/video by connecting AV devices to your computer.
See also the manuals supplied with your AV devices.

To Connect a TV

To A C

Power cord

To a u d i o i n p ut

Audio cable

(not supplied)

To v i d e o i n p ut

Video cable

(supplied)

✍ See the manual that came with your peripheral device for more information on

installation and use.

✍ If you insert a DVD in your DVD drive to watch a video on your TV, the Fn+F8 key

combination might not activate the function to toggle between your LCD and TV. Take
the following steps:

1. Connect the TV to the Computer.

2. Restart the computer and wait until it finishes.

3. Toggle between your LCD and your TV with the Fn+F8 key combination.

Your image is now displayed on both LCD and TV. Re-insert your DVD to launch your
DVD software.

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Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

You can connect USB devices such as an external mouse, keyboard, speaker, and
microphone to your computer.

To connect a USB device

✍ The following steps describe the procedure for connecting a USB mouse to your

computer. Use the same procedure for connecting all USB devices.

❑ Locate the USB device identified by the symbol. Plug one end of the USB

cable into this port and the other end into the USB device.

Connecting USB device to USB connector

USB device

To
USB

USB connecting cable
(optional)

You can use an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series (not supplied)
with this computer. Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the
computer, you simply plug the USB mouse into the USB connector to use it. One
USB connector supports one USB device.

✍ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on its

installation and use.

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Connecting an i.LINK®* Device

You can connect an i.LINK enabled digital video camera recorder to
the i.LINK® S400 (IEEE1394) connector.

To connect a digital video camera recorder

❑ Plug one end of the i.LINK cable (not supplied) into the i.LINK connector

on the left side of the computer and the other end into the DV In/Out
connector on the digital video camera recorder.

✍ i.LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following

part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5-meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end),
VMC-IL4615 (a 1.5 meter-cable with a 4-pin connector at one end and a 6-pin
connector at the other), and VMC-IL4408A (a 0.8-meter cable with a 4-pin connector
at each end). You can purchase these cables from your local retailer, through the Sony
VAIO® Direct Web site (http://www.sonydirect.com), or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll
free).

Connecting digital video camera recorder to i.LINK connector

Digital video
camera recorder

To i. L I NK

To D V I n / O u t

i.LINK cable
(optional)

* i.LINK is a Sony trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connec-

tor. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

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Connecting an i.LINK® Device

✍ The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured; you may need to connect your

camera differently.

On Sony digital video cameras, connectors labeled “DV In/Out” or “i.LINK” are i.LINK­compatible.

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

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

The i.LINK connector on the computer does not supply power to external devices. If
the external device requires power from the i.LINK connector, you cannot use the
device with the computer.

The computer supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer
rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device.

The i.LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you
use. See the documentation that came with your software for more information.

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Connecting External Speakers

You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external
speakers.

✍ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use.

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

Do not place diskettes on the speakers; the speakers’ magnetic field may damage the
data on the diskettes.

To connect external speakers

❑ Locate the Headphone connector identified by the symbol on the side of

the computer. Plug the speaker cable into this connector.

Connecting speakers to the headphone connector

Speakers

To H e a d p h o n es

Speaker cable
(supplied with speakers)

✍ See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and

use.

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Connecting an External Microphone

Connecting an External Microphone

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

✍ Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use. The microphone should be

compliant with the plug-in power microphone.

To connect an external microphone

❑ Locate the Microphone connector identified by the symbol on the side of

the computer. Plug the microphone cable into this connector.

Connecting microphone to microphone connector

Microphone
(optional)

m

To
Microphone

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

and use.

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Customizing Your VAIO®
Notebook

You can customize the settings of your notebook. The following sections briefly
describe how to change your computer’s default settings.

Selecting the Display Mode

This notebook uses the ATI video controller. You can select which display is used
when the notebook is connected to an external monitor. When you connect an
external display, you can switch the display mode between your notebook’s LCD
display and the external monitor.

1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then point to Control Panel.

2 Click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears.

3 Click the Settings tab, and then click the Advanced button. The ATI RAGE

MOBILITY-M1 AGP Properties dialog box appears.

4 Click the Displays tab and select the display settings by clicking the icon

on the panel of your display choice. For more information, click the Help
button.

✍ If you cannot see your movie or DVD on the external display, change the

monitor or TV setting by clicking on the Secondary icon and changing it
to Primary .

✍ You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or

projector at the same time, depending on the types of computer displays and
projectors you are using.

Turn on the computer after you turn on the peripheral devices.

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ATI RAGE MOBILITY-M1 Screen

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Using the Dual Display function

Using the Dual Display function

The dual display function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop
across separate displays. For example, if you have an external display attached to
the monitor connector, your notebook’s LCD display and the external display can
function as a single desktop. You can move the cursor off of one display and onto
the other. This allows you to drag objects, such as an open application window or
a toolbar, from one display to the other. This configuration of a single desktop
distributed across separate displays is referred to as a virtual desktop.

Virtual desktop

Virtual desktop

External monitor

Your LCD disp lay

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Selecting Dual Display mode

1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.

2 Point to Settings > Control Panel.

3 Click the Display icon. The Display Properties windows appears.

4 Click the Settings tab.

5 Click the Monitor marked “2”. The Monitor #2 dialog box appears.

6 Click Yes to enable the second display.

7 Click Apply.

Setting the colors and resolution for each display

You can set the display colors and resolution for each display that is part of a
virtual desktop.

Follow steps 1 to 4 above to display the Display Properties screen. Select the
display you wish to change (1 or 2) by clicking on the icon of the display. You
can change colors by selecting an option from the Colors list. Use the slider in the
screen area to change the resolution. Click OK or Apply. Click OK to confirm
that you want to make the changes.

Customizing the virtual desktop

You can customize Dual Display mode by changing the position of the two
displays that form the virtual desktop.

In the Display Properties screen, drag the icons of Monitor #1 or Monitor #2, to a
new position that is relative to the other. The two display icons must be
connected to create a virtual desktop. Click OK to apply the change.

Releasing the Dual Display setting

Follow steps 1-4 in the section “Selecting Dual Display mode”. Right-click on
Monitor #2, and then click on Enabled to release the setting.

✍ Some software is not compatible with Dual Display mode.

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Using the Dual Display function

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software

To change the window design

1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, then point to Control Panel.

2 Click UI Design Selector.

3 Click << or >> and select the desired design.

4 Click Apply.

5 The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The window design for

your Sony software will match the “UI Design Selector” window.

6 To try another selection, click << or >> then click OK.

7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design

displays.

✍ This feature is available with UI Design Selector-compatible software only.

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Adding Memory

In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the
functionality of your computer. You can increase memory up to 256 MB
(128 MB x 2), by installing optional memory modules. The amount of memory
pre-installed is 128 MB (128 MB x 1).You can add an expansion memory module
(64 MB or 128 MB) in the memory module bay. Expansion memory modules are
available as options. For memory upgrades, use only PC100 (CL2) SDRAM SO­DIMM (gold lead contacts).

Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install memory mod­ules in your computer. See the bulleted list below. Be careful when adding memory.
Mistakes when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction.

Before you start

❑ The procedures described below assume you are familiar with the general

terminology associated with personal computers and with common safety
practices required for using and modifying electronic equipment.

❑ Disconnect your system from its power source and from any

telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the system
or follow any of the procedures described below. Personal injury or
equipment damage may result from failure to take these precautions.

❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage memory modules and other

components. Perform the procedures described below only at an ESD
workstation. If such a station is not available, do not work in a carpeted area,
and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity
(cellophane wrappers, for example). Ground yourself by maintaining contact
with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the
procedure.

❑ Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the

module. The package protects the module from ESD.

❑ Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store

the memory module.

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Typical expansion memory configuration

Total System Memory (MB) Slot 1 (MB) Slot 2 (MB)

192 128 64
256 128 128

To remove a memory module

1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your

printer.

2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack(s).

3 After the computer has cooled, loosen and remove the screw that secures the

cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your computer. Use an
appropriate screwdriver.

Removing the memory module cover

Screwdriver

Screw

4 Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your

computer) to discharge any static electricity.

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5 Remove the memory module.

Removing memory module

1

Adding Memory

2

1

1 Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows.

The memory module is released.

2 Pull the memory module in

the direction of the arrow.

6 Tighten the screw on the memory bay cover.

✍ Your computer comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot. To

upgrade your memory, remove this module from the slot before installing your
upgrade memory module.

To install a memory module

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To remove a memory module.”

2 Remove the memory module from its packaging.

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3 Install the memory module.

Installing memory module

1 Slide the memory module into the slot. 2 Press the module into place until it clicks.

4 Tighten the screw on the cover of the memory bay.

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About the Software on
Your Notebook

Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and
communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you the
following:

❑ An overview of the various software that come with your computer and the

activities you can perform with your software

❑ Software support information
❑ Details on your Sony application and system recovery CDs

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Overview

Adobe® Acrobat Reader™

Adobe Systems Inc.

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.

Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition

Adobe Systems Inc.

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 art and templates to assist you.

America Online®

America Online, Inc.

America Online is a 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 thousands of others who share your interests.

ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 2000 Pro

ArcSoft, Inc.

ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 is an easy-to-use, advanced printing program that lets you
quickly lay out multiple images in multiple sizes on a single sheet of paper. PhotoPrinter
Pro offers a wide selection of templates including landscape, portrait, free style, mixed
sizes, custom templates and more. The application includes enhancement tools and special
effects for improving photos while giving you the ability to add text to any image.

CompuServe® 2000

CompuServe

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.

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DVgate™

Sony Electronics Inc.

Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK
video clips and still images. You can edit clips from your video, add others, and combine
clips into new movie segments. You can also save your images in a variety of popular file
formats.

*®

connector and capture your own

EarthLink Network TotalAccess®

EarthLink, Inc.

An Internet Service Provider that supplies access, information, and assistance to its
customers, introducing them to the Internet. Member benefits include e-mail, newsgroups,
a personal start page, a free 6 MB web site, a member newsletter, and 24-hour technical
support.

McAfee® VirusScan®

Network Associates, Inc.

Protect your computer from viruses. VirusScan can detect viruses from floppy disks,
Internet downloads, e-mail attachments, intranets, shared files, CD-ROMs, and online
services.

Media Bar™

Sony Electronics Inc.

Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar
software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony
devices. In addition to audio/video library cataloging and playlist management, Media Bar
software includes digital video quality control and effects features. Media Bar software
seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy-to-use software
interface.

Microsoft® Internet Explorer

Microsoft Corporation

Internet Explorer delivers the web the way you want it. It is safe, easy to use, and you can
personalize how you access the web. Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer
also help you have a great experience when you are on the web.

* i.LINK is a Sony trademark used to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connec-

tor. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

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Microsoft® Word 2000

Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Word 2000 makes it easy to create shared Web, e-mail, and print documents for
use around the world. It embraces HTML as a first-class file format and extends Word’s
ease-of-use to the Web and e-mail. Word 2000 also extends that ease-of-use to
international users, making it simple to create multilingual documents.

MovieShaker™

Sony Electronics Inc.

Sony’s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions,
background music and text. Just import your video clips and “shake” with a click of the
mouse. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends.
(See “MovieShaker™” below.)

Netscape Communicator®

Netscape Communications

Netscape Communicator is an all-in-one Internet tool that makes it easy to browse the
web, send Internet e-mail, chat, read newsgroups, and compose great web documents.

OpenMG Jukebox

Sony Electronics Inc.

OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading
audio files from Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services over digital networks, such
as the Internet. You can record audio CDs onto you hard drive in a variety of formats.

PictureGear

Sony Electronics Inc.

This image management software displays images from your hard drive, 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. (See “PictureGear™”
below.)

™

™

Prodigy Internet®

Prodigy Communications Corporation

An online service that helps you find what you need online faster and smarter. Prodigy
delivers powerful online content such as sports scores, stock quotes, news, and easy access
to Excite, plus quality customer service, all at a competitive price.

Quicken® 2001

Intuit, Inc.

Quicken is a fast, easy way to organize your finances. Quicken works just like your
checkbook, so it is easy to learn and use. Quicken manages all your finances, bank
accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans. You can even pay your bills online.

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Smart Capture

Sony Electronics Inc.

Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture
manages the i.LINK*® connection between your computer and a Sony Digital
Handycam® Camcorder that supports the i.LINK interface. It allows you to capture
compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e-mail. A smart solution to
computer, digital audio/video and network convergence.

VisualFlow®

Sony Electronics Inc.

VisualFlow is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for
Memory Stick media. It displays any still pictures, movie, or sound files stored in a
Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow not only plays a
selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of files by other applications like
PictureGear, Memory Stick Slideshow, and Windows Explorer.

WinDVD® 2000

InterVideo, Inc.

WinDVD is a simple-to-use DVD player combining all the features you would expect to
find in a standard consumer DVD player, in addition to some very advanced functionality,
such as full VCD 2.0 support, full precision video decode, a choice of user interfaces, and
video display options. You can play DVD titles or Video CDs. WinDVD automatically
determines the type of disc in the DVD drive and uses the correct playback method.

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MovieShaker™

This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any
knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be
combined with special effects, still images (pictures), and music files and then
saved in a format most computers can play.

Main Window

Working Panel

Clip tray

Product tray

Editing trays

Importing Images and Sound Clips

1 Click (File Import) or (DV Import).

2 Find the file you want to add.

3 Select the file.

4 Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray.

Help

Tras h

✍ Importing files over 75 seconds in length may cause MovieShaker software to stop

responding.

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MovieShaker™

Create a Movie using Shaker

After adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the
Shaker feature. Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30­second scene.

1 Click the Shake tab.

2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray.

Shaker Tray

3 Click . A thirty second scene is automatically generated and

saved to the Product tray.

4 To preview, switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play.

✍ Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in

the first available slot on the Product tray. Limit the number of scenes placed on the
Product tray to 10 or less. MovieShaker software may stop responding if too many
scenes are placed on the Product tray.

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Editing Clips and Scenes

You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and
contrast, and modifying the length of clips.

Working Panel

Sound

Color

Monitor

Trim Palette

Speed

Effect Palette

Effect Knobs

Adding effects to a scene or a clip:

1 Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel.

2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray.

3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects

palette on the Working Panel.

✍ To preview an Effect, click on the clip in the Working panel monitor. Your clip displays

with the new effect on the Effect tray monitor.

4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips/

scenes.

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MovieShaker™

Saving a Movie

1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for

more details on saving movies.

2 Click Export.

3 Select the format in which you want the document to be saved.

4 Click Next.

5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved.

6 Name the file.

7 Click Save.

Exporting movies may take a long time to complete—Save movie as DV
(Digital Video) takes the longest and Quick-Save is the fastest. MovieShaker
can play video files up to 65 MB in length.

✍ For DV playback and smooth video playback, we recommend the following resolution/

refresh rates: 1024 x 768/75 Hz or lower.

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PictureGear™

PictureGear software is a digital image management application that allows you
to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views
provide quick reminders of your pictures. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize,
crop, and color-correct your pictures. Create panoramic views, animations,
screen savers, wallpaper, still pictures from MPEG, and even html photo albums.

Managing Your Pictures

Use the collection feature to manage your pictures.

1 Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures.

2 Select the pictures you want to have in a collection.

3 From Collection menu, select Create New Collection.

4 Enter a name for the collection and then click okay.

Creating a Photo Album

1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album.

2 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker.

3 Choose the type of Album you want and click Okay.

4 Now add more pictures, frames, text, and effects.

5 When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu or click the Create

Album icon on the toolbar.

6 Designate the folder you where want to save the Album.

7 Enter the Target Album name, select Thumbnails and click Okay.

8 The new album can be viewed using most internet browsers.

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Using Panorama Maker

Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic
picture. The source images should be the same size and overlap 20%.

How to stitch a panoramic picture:

1 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection.

2 Select the images you want to use.

✍ We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures.

3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker.

4 Select the correct lens and click Okay. (If 35mm lens is selected the prompt,

does not appear; to select a different lens, click the lens icon.)

5 Click the panoramic icon, near the bottom of the window.

6 Click Full Stitch.

Making Still Images and Panoramic from MPEG

1 Select the MPEG file.

2 From the Movie/Sound menu, select Scene break down.

3 Then select Movie Stitch, to create a panoramic picture.

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OpenMG Jukebox 2.0
Software Instructions

OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation’s
copyright protection technology. OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 maintains the holder’s
copyrights by preventing unauthorized distribution of digital audio files.

OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 software enables you to play and record audio CDs and
import digital audio files. When recording an audio CD with OpenMG Jukebox

2.0, it is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer’s hard drive. By
downloading digital audio files from EMD services, the downloaded and
imported data can then be played on your computer or transferred to external
devices/media while maintaining the copyright information of the contents.
OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 converts your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files
into OpenMG format (WAV format audio files are converted into ATRAC3
format or changed into OpenMG MP3 format).

Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services

EMD allows you to download music files via the Internet. To use OpenMG­enabled services on the Internet, you need:

❑ Access to the Internet from your computer. Sign up with an Internet Service

Provider and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD
services.

❑ Free EMD programs such as EMD key installer. These programs can be

downloaded from the Sony EMD Web page.

❑ An EMD service provider. Consult the provider for details regarding service.

✍ To protect your personal data, Sony uses SSL (an encryption protocol) for

communication between your browser and the Sony WWW server. If you are
accessing the Internet from inside of an enterprise LAN, you may not be able to use
SSL due to the proxy server of the LAN. For help, contact your network administrator.

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