Sony PCG-C1MV User Manual

VAIO® C1 PictureBook® Computer Quick Start

PCG-C1MV, PCG-C1MV/M PCG-C1MVP, PCG-C1MVP/M

Contents

Welcome.......................................................5

Unpacking Your Computer .........................................6

Registering Your Computer ........................................8

Setting up your dial-up connection .............................9

Setting Up Your VAIO Computer .............13

Locating the Controls and Ports ................................14

Connecting a Power Source ......................................19

Starting Your Computer ............................................25

Shutting Down Your Computer ................................27

Setting Your Location for Your Modem...................28

Using Power Saving Modes ......................................30

Adding Memory .........................................33

Precautions and Procedures.......................................34

Removing a Memory Module ...................................35

Installing a Memory Module.....................................37

Confirming Added Memory Capacity.......................39

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About the Software on Your Computer...41

DVgate application notes .......................................... 48

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs ...... 50

Using Your Recovery CDs ....................................... 51

Troubleshooting........................................57

Troubleshooting Your Computer.............................. 58

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen ............................. 62

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Pointing Device..... 63

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and

Peripheral Devices .................................................... 65

Troubleshooting i.LINK devices .............................. 67

Troubleshooting Software......................................... 68

Troubleshooting the Modem..................................... 70

Troubleshooting Audio ............................................. 71

Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media..................... 73

Getting Help...............................................75

Support Options ........................................................ 76

Software Support Information .................................. 78

Sony Service Center.................................................. 80

Index...........................................................81

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® C1 PictureBook® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.

Features

Here are just some of the features your VAIO® C1 PictureBook® computer has to offer:

Exceptional performance — Your computer includes a fast Crusoe™

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processor. speed controlling technology designed to maximize battery life during mobile computer use. Windows® reported actual CPU speed may not reflect the maximum speed.

Portability — The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without

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AC power.

Sony audio and video quality — A high-resolution LCD screen enables

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you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.

Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Your system includes the

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Microsoft® Windows® operating system.

Communications — Access popular online services, send and receive

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e-mail, browse the Internet, and use fax features.

To optimize performance and portability, Sony has implemented

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* The processor will be reduced under certain operating conditions. † Depending on the specific model you purchased, speed controlling technology may not be

present.

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MOTION EYE™ camera — Your computer includes a built-in MOTION

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EYE camera. You can use the camera to capture still images and record video clips.

For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® C1 PictureBook®

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computer, see the VAIO® Computer Specifications flyer supplied with your computer.

Unpacking Your Computer

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Main Unit Power Cord

AC Adapter

Audio-Video Cable Rechargeable Battery Pack

Port Replicator Spare Pointing

Device Covers

Unpacking Your Computer

Documents

VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that contains

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detailed information on how to use your new notebook. To open this file, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support, and click VAIO User Guide.

VAIO® PictureBook® Computer Quick Start — Contains information on

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unpacking and setting up your notebook, the features of your notebook, the applications included with your system, and how to solve common problems.

Microsoft® Windows® manual — Explains how to use the basic features of

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this latest Windows operating system.

VAIO® PictureBook® Computer Notes on Use — Explains notes on using

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your notebook and offers safety tips.

VAIO® Computer Specifications flyer — Details the hardware

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specifications for your notebook.

Software CD

Microsoft® Word — Enables you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the VAIO

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computer you purchased, if the application becomes corrupted or is erased.

Recovery CDs

Application Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to reinstall individual

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applications if they become corrupted or erased.

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

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drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

System Recovery CD(s) — Enables you to format the C:\ partition of the

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hard disk drive, then reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or are erased.

To use these recovery CDs, you need to purchase an optical drive, such as the

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PCGA-CRWD1 CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive. See “Using Your Recovery CDs” on page 51 for information on how to use the recovery CDs.

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Other

Packet containing special product offers

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Limited Warranty card

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Registering Your Computer

Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer:

Sony Customer Support — Talk to a Support Representative to

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troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook.

Limited Warranty — Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for

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more details.

You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the unit. Follow

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the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you are provided with additional registration opportunities later.

Setting up your dial-up connection

This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and then choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account.

Setting up your Internet connection

1 Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then

click New Connection Wizard. The Location Information screen appears.

Location Information screen

2 Follow the instructions onscreen and then click OK to continue. The Phone

and Modem Options screen appears.

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Phone and Modem Options screen

3 Select the location from where you are dialing and then click OK. The New

Connection Wizard appears.

Setting up your dial-up connection

New Connection Wizard

4 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet

connection.

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Setting Up Your VAIO Computer

This section describes the following topics:

Locating the Controls and Ports

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Connecting a Power Source

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Starting Your Computer

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Shutting Down Your Computer

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Setting Your Location for Your Modem

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Using Power Saving Modes

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Locating the Controls and Ports

Front

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Locating the Controls and Ports

1 MOTION EYE™ camera 10 Caps Lock indicator

2 LCD display 11 Scroll Lock indicator

3 Keyboard 12 Power button

4 Pointing device 13 Jog Dial™

control

5 Speakers 14 CAPTURE button

6 Left/Center/Right buttons 15 Microphone

7 Memory Stick® media slot 16 Power indicator

8 Memory Stick indicator 17 Battery indicator

9 Num Lock indicator 18 Hard disk drive indicator

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Left

1 i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400

3PC Card slot

port

2 Peripheral device DC Out port

* Compatible with certain optical disc drives.

There is a ventilation duct located near the PC Card slot. Do not cover the ventilation

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duct while your computer is on.

4 Ventilation duct

Right

Locating the Controls and Ports

1 Headphone jack 4 USB port

2 Microphone jack 5 DC In port

3 I/O port replicator connector

6 Phone line jack

cover

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Bottom

1 Battery lock/unlock lever 3 Battery unlock lever

2 Battery connector

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 port 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 Computer to AC Outlet

Notebook computer

AC adapter (supplied)

Power Cable

DC In

Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter. To disconnect your notebook

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completely from the main power source, unplug the AC adapter. Make sure that the electrical outlet is easily accessible.

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Notes on the AC adapter

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

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

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a copy machine or shredder.

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

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

Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

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

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

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computer for a long time.

When the AC adapter is not in use, unplug it from the AC outlet.

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

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Using battery power

You can use a battery pack as a source of power. 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.

You can also purchase the high-capacity battery pack as a separate option.

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To insert the battery pack

1 Make sure the Lock/Unlock lever on the bottom of the computer is in the

“unlock” position.

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

back of the computer. Slide the battery toward the computer until it clicks into place.

3 Slide the Lock/Unlock lever into the lock position.

Inserting Battery Pack

Connecting a Power Source

Battery

Grooves

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). When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes several hours. It takes longer to recharge the battery when the notebook is turned on than when it is turned off.

The battery indicator indicates the status of the battery pack.

You can charge the battery pack with an optional battery charger. See the battery

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charger manual for more information.

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Battery Indicator Light

Battery indicator

Battery

Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning

On The computer is using battery power.

Single-blink The battery is running out of power.

Double-blink The battery is charging.

Off The computer is using AC power.

Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power.

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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.

Connecting a Power Source

To remove the battery pack

1 Turn off the computer.

2 Slide the release levers to the Unlock position and slide the battery away

from the computer.

Unlocking Battery Pack

Battery release lever

Battery lock/ unlock lever

You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not

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connected to the AC adapter, or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode.

Notes on batteries

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

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under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.

Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery

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efficiency at low temperatures.

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

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

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

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This is normal and is not cause for concern.

Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat.

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Keep the battery pack dry.

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Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack.

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Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

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

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battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery.

If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is still low, the

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

You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging.

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

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recharge the battery.

Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC

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

If your battery level falls to less than 10 percent, you should either attach the

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AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully-charged battery.

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

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PowerPanel™ utility. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 30.

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

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

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

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

To insert the optional high-capacity battery pack

Insert the battery pack with the VAIO logo side facing down. See the manual supplied with the battery pack for more information.

Inserting High-Capacity Battery Pack

Battery

Conserving battery power

When using the notebook computer with a battery, the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power (Power Management function). Refer to “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 30 for more information.

Starting Your Computer

1 Lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly. Do not grasp

the camera lens when opening the cover as this may damage the unit.

Opening Your Computer

Camera

Turn the built-in camera toward you before closing the cover. Do not turn the

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built-in camera while the cover is closed.

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2 Press the power button until the green power indicator light turns on.

Turning on Your Computer

Power indicator

Power button

If you press the power button for at least four seconds, the computer turns off.

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

the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or left arrow key. To increase the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the up or right arrow key.

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