Sony PCG-C1VFLK, PCG-C1VFK User Manual

Sony Notebook User Guide

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Safety in formation

Owner's record

The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony notebook. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call VAIO-Link.

Serial number:_ _______________________ Model number:

PCG-161M/PCG-163M

Warnings

General

❑ Opening the unit, for whatev er reason , coul d lead to da m ages that are no t cover e d by the guarantee. ❑ To avoid electrica l shock, do not open the cabi net. Refer servicing to qualified pers onnel only. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not exp os e yo ur VAIO not ebo ok to rain or mo is ture . ❑ Av oid using the modem dur i ng a stor m . ❑ Do not use the modem or a telephon e to report a gas le ak in the vicinity of the leak.

Audio/video

❑ Audio and pi ctu re di stortion may oc cur if this equip m ent is position ed in close proxi m ity to any

equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation .

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Connectivity

❑ Never install mod em or tel ephone wiring du ri ng a sto rm . ❑ Never install teleph one jacks in wet loca tions unless the jack is spec ifically designed for w et lo cati on s. ❑ Use caution when insta lli ng or modifyin g tel e ph one lines. ❑ Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter. To disconnect your notebook completely from

mains voltage, unplug the AC adapter.

❑ Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible. ❑ Never touch uni nsu lat ed tel e ph one wire or termina ls unle ss the tel e ph one line has been disconnected

at the network interface.

Hard disk drive

The magneti c properties of some objec ts can have serious conseque nces for your hard disk drive. They can erase the data on the hard drive and cause the computer to malfunction. Do not place your computer near or on any objects which emit magnetic fields, mainly:

❑ TV sets, ❑ Speakers, ❑ Magnets, ❑ Magnetic bracelets.

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Regulatory information

This product conforms to the following European Directives: 73/23 /EEC (Low Vo ltage Directive) 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC Directives) 93/68 /EEC (C E Markin g Directive) 1999/5/EC (radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive) This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use in following areas: residential, commercial and light-industrial. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than

3 metres (9.8 feet).

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Disposing of lithi um ion batteries

Do not handl e da ma g e d or le ak i ng l ith iu m ion batteries. Dispo se of promptly and properly at end-of-life. Danger of explos io n if th e battery is incorrectly rep laced. Replace only with the sam e or equ ival ent type

recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructi on s. The battery pack used in this d evic e may present a fire or chemical burn haz ard if mistreated. Do not

disassemble, heat above 60°C (140°C) or incinerate. Keep away from children. Your noteboo k is equ ip pe d wi th an inte rnal bac k up memory battery. For ch anging this battery, plea se

contact VAIO-Link:

http://www.vaio-link.com

In some areas the di sposal of lithium io n batteries in hou sehold or busine ss w a ste m ay be prohibited . Use the public collect io n system .

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Welcome

Congratu lati ons on purchasing a Sony VAI O notebook . Sony has combine d le a di ng -e dge technology in audio, vide o, computing a nd communi cations to prov i de y ou w ith sta te- of-the-a rt personal com puting.

Here are just some of the feat ures yo ur V AIO noteb oo k has to offer.

❑ Excepti o nal performanc e - Your PC includes a fast pr ocessor. ❑ Portability - The rechargeable batter y pa ck provides ho urs of us e wi thout AC pow er. ❑ Sony audio an d video quality - A high-resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today’s

advanced multimed ia appl icati on s, gam es, and entertainment softwar e .

❑ Multimedia features – Enjoy the speake rs to liste n to aud io and video CDs. ❑ Interconnectivity – Your computer has Me m o ry St ic k

Sony’s new universal storage medium . i.LINK is a bidi rec tio nal digi tal inte rfac e for exch ang in g data.

❑ Windows ❑ Communications - Access popular online services, send and receive e-mails, browse the Internet... ❑ Excellent customer s uppor t - If you are experiencing any problems with your computer, please check

- Your system includes the latest operating system from M icrosoft.

the VAIO-Link website for a possible solution:

http://www.vaio-link.com

Before contacting VAIO-Link, you may try to solve the problem by reading the User Guide or the manuals and help files for the peripherals or softw are.

and i.LINKTM functionalities. Memory Stick is

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Documentation pack

Printed documentation

❑ A Gett i ng Starte d brochure, where you find a brief descr ip tio n of the items in your box and som e

specifications of yo ur no tebook. This also offers a quic k guide to setting up your comp uter.

❑ A Customer Gui de, where you find all the bas ic inform ati on to start using your not ebook. ❑ Your Sony Guarantee conditions. ❑ A Safety Regulations Guide for your in forma tion.

Online documentation

1 The Sony Notebook User Guide:

❑ Using Your Sony Notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system. ❑ Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you ca n add functionality by connecting va riou s

peripherals.

❑ Getting Help explains the support options available to you, and offers basic troubleshooting tips. ❑ Precautions provides facts and advice a b out using you r notebook. ❑ Specifications provides details on your computer, drivers and accessories.

2 Refer to your Sof tware Guide fo r inform at io n on the bun dle d so ftw are and the Son y ap plicati ons .

❑ About the Sof tware is a short descriptio n of th e fe atur es of the software pre- instal le d on y ou r

system.

❑ Customizing your notebook explains how to set your sy stem and power managem e nt . ❑ Using the Pr oduct Recov ery CD-ROMs explains how to perform a system and application recovery.

3 Consult the Online Help files of the software you are usin g fo r detai le d in form a tio n on features and

troubleshooting.

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4 Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more in formation on Wi nd ow s.

Your notebook and its accessories

Remove the follow in g har dw are it em s from th e box :

1 main unit 6 documentation pack 2 rechargeable battery pack 7 display adapter 3 AC adapter 8 AV cable 4 power cord 9 pointing stick covers 5 product recovery CD-ROMs

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Ergonomic cons iderations

❑ You wil l be u sing your no t e book a s a po r table d e v ice in a v a riety of e nvironmen ts. Wh e neve r po ssible,

you should att e m pt to ta ke a cc oun t of the following er go nom i c c onsideration s to both stationary and portable environments:

❑ Position of your comput e r – Place the computer directly in front of you (1). Keep your forearms

horizontal (2), with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touchpad, or ex ternal mouse . Le t your upper arms ha ng na tu ral ly at yo ur si des. Have brea ks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons.

❑ Furnit ure an d postu re – Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet

are flat on the floor. A footrest ma y make you more comfo rtable. Sit in a relaxed, uprig ht po stu re and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards.

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❑ Vie wi ng an gle o f th e co mpu ter ’s display – Use the display’s tilting feature to find the best position.

You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightn e ss set ting of the display as well.

❑ Lighting – Choose a locat io n wh ere windows and lights do not create gl are and reflection on the

display. Use indirect lighting to avoi d brig ht sp ots on the display. You can also purchase acces sori es 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 di sp lay sc reen is at eye lev el or slight ly lower when you are si tting in front of the display.

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This section describes how to start using y ou r com p uter and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices.

Locating controls and connectors

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1 AV out connector (page 49) 5DC In (page17) 2 headphone connector (page 51) 6 Mini VGA out connector (page47) 3 microphone connector (page 52) 7Jog Dial (page31) 4USB connector (page 53)

✍ AC adapter mains connector and power cord: hazardous voltage, according to EN 60950.

All connectors for this notebook are selv (Safety Extra Low Voltage), according to EN 60950.

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1 S400 i.LINK™ connector (page 61) 4 RELEASE button (page 36) 2 PC Card slot (page 35) 5 ventilation slot 3 MagicGate Memory Stick™ slot (page 37)

✍ There is a ventilation slot located near the PC Card slot. Do not cover the ventilation slot when the notebook is in use.

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1 built-in camera (Motion Eye) (page 42) 9 Caps Lock indicator (page27) 2 microphone (page 52) 10 Scroll Lock indicator (page27) 3Bluetooth™ power button* (page 59) 11 power button (page21) 4 pointing device (page 29) 12 capture butto n (page42) 5 speaker (page 26) 13 power indicator (page27) 6 left/center/right buttons (page 29) 14 battery indicator (page27) 7 MagicGat e Me mo ry Stic k ™

8 Num Lock indicator (page 27) 16 Bluetooth™ indicator* (page27)

* The Bluetooth ™ availability depends on the model and your country of residence.

(page 37) 15 hard disk drive indicator (page 27)

indicator

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1 MagicGat e Me mo ry Stic k ™ slot window (page 37) 2 battery release lever (page 18) 3 reset switch 4 battery connector (page 18) 5 battery lock lever (page 18)

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Connecting a power source

You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeab le ba ttery pac k as a pow er sou rc e.

Using the AC adapter

To use the AC adapter, proceed as follows:

1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (1) into the DC In con nec tor (2) on th e computer.

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2 Plug one end of the power cord (3) into the AC adapter. 3 Plug the other end of th e pow er co rd into an AC outlet.

✍ Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter.

To disconnect your notebo ok completely from mains voltage, unp lug the AC adapter. Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible.

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Using the battery pack

You can use a battery pac k as a source of power . The battery pack sup pl ied wi th your computer is no t ful ly ch arged at the time of purch ase.

Inserting the ba ttery pac k

To insert the battery, proc eed as foll ow s:

1 Move the lock lever (1) on th e bott om of th e computer to the Unlock position.

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2 Align the grooves (2) and tabs on the battery (3) with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer ,

3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer.

and then slide the ba ttery tow a rd s the co m pu ter until it clicks into place.

✍ When the computer is directly connected to AC power

LOCK UNLOCK

and has a battery pac k inserted in the battery bay, it uses power from the AC outlet.

! Make sure the cover is closed before inserting the battery

pack.

LOCK UNLOCK

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Charging the ba ttery pack

To charge the battery pac k, proceed as fol l ows:

1 Connect the AC adapter to the comp uter. 2 Insert the battery pack.

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The computer automat ica lly char ges th e batte ry (1) (the battery indi cato r (2) light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes approxim ately one an d a half hours. To charge the battery completely, continue charging for an a d ditional hou r.

battery indicator light status meaning

on The computer is using battery power. single blink The battery is running out of power. double blin k The battery is chargi ng. off The computer is using AC power.

✍ When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indica tors blink.

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.

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If the battery level falls to below 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged bat tery.

You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel utility. The battery pack supplied with your computer is a li thium ion battery and c an be recharged any time. Charging a pa rtially discharged battery does

not affect battery life. The batter y indica tor light is on whil e you use the b attery pack as a power source . Wh en the b attery l ife is nearly depl eted, the batt er y indi cato r star t s

flashing.

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Removing the ba ttery pac k

To remove the batt ery pac k , proceed as follows:

1 T urn off the computer. 2 Slide the release lever (1) to the Unlock position and slide the battery away from the computer.

✍ You may 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 Standby mode.

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Starting your notebook

To start you r computer, proce ed as follows:

1 Hold the bottom of the c om pu ter fi rm l y and open the cover.

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2 Press the power button (1) of the compu ter un til the green power ind i cato r light (2) turns on.

3 If necessary, press <Fn>+<F5> to adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display. To increase the

brightness, use the up or right arr ow keys. To decrease, use the down or left arrow keys.

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

Do not grab the camera lens when opening the cover, you may break the camera.

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Shutting down your notebook

It is important tha t yo u shut down your computer properl y in or der not to lose unsaved data.

To shut down your computer, proceed as follows:

1 Click the Start button on th e Wi ndo ws 2 Click Shut Down.

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3 Select Shut down. 4 Click OK. 5 Wait for your compu ter to turn off automatically.

6 Turn off any peripheral connected to you r comp ut er. 7 To close your co m puter, make sure th at the tabs on both sides of t he di splay panel cli ck in to the grabs.

✍ Respond to any prompts warning you to save docum ents.

taskbar.

The Shut Down dialog box appears.

The power indicator turns off.

If you are un able to shut down your computer:

- close all software in use,

- remove the PC Cards if inserted,

- disconnect any USB devices,

- Then press the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> keys at the same ti me; the Task Manager appears, allowing you to close open applicatio ns and to shut down the computer . If this does not work, you can press the power switch and hold for four seconds. This will shut down the computer. This operation may re sult in dat a loss.

Do not close the cover whe n the built-in camera is turned to the outside. During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using Standby mode.

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Registering yo ur notebook

You can take advantage of Sony’s com m itme n t to quality custom er support and recei ve the fol lo wi n g benefits by regi ste r in g y our computer :

❑ VAIO-Link – If you are experiencing any problems with your computer , you can check the VAIO-Link web

❑ Guarantee – Protect your investment. See the Guarantee sheet for the terms and conditions and refer

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To register your Son y Notebook, procee d as fol lows:

1 Click on the Welcome bu tton on your desktop, 2 Click Next, 3 Click Internet, 4 Fill in your Registration card fields, 5 Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click Send, 6 Click OK.

✍ You must connect your phone line before using any online services, in cluding the online registration s ervice.

site for a possible solution:

http://www.vaio-link.com

to your Customer Se rvi ce Gui de fo r m ore information.

To access the on line Registration web page, you must have a connection to the Internet.

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Using the keyboard

Your keyboard is very similar to a deskt op com pu ter’s, but the keyboa rd has addi ti onal keys that perform specific notebook-related tasks.

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Keys Descriptions

Escape key (1) The <Esc> (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.

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Keys Descriptions

Function keys (2) The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated

Print Screen key (3) The <Print Screen> key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the

Correction keys (4) The <Insert>, <Back Space> and <Delete> keys enable you to make corrections.

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Fn key (5) The <Fn> key is used in combination with other keys to execute commands. Navigation keys (6) These keys enable you to move the cursor on the screen.

Numeric keypad area (8) Contains the keys found on a typ ical calculator. Use the numeric keypad area to type

Operator keys (9) Several keys are always used with at least one other key: <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Shift>.

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.

Windows Clipboard. Yo u can then paste the screenshot into a document and print it.

Application key (7) The Application key displays a shortcut menu; pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the

right mouse button.

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> indicator illuminates.

When held down with another key, the <Ctrl> (Control) and <Alt> (Alternate) keys offer anothe r way to exe cute commands. For example, in many appl ications, inst ead of choosing the Save command from a men u, you can hold down <Ctrl> and press S (referred to as <Ctrl>+<S>). The <Shift> key is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as @ and $.

Windows

key (10) The key wit h the Windows®logo displa ys the Win dow s®Start menu; it is equivalent to

clicking the Start button on the taskbar.

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Combinations and functions with the Windows key

Combinations Functions

+ F1 Displays Windows He lp. + Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. + E Displays Windows Explorer. + F Displays the Search Results window to find a file or folder .

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+ Ctrl + F Displays the Search Results - Computer window where you can loc a te othe r

+ M Minimizes all displayed windows.

Shift + + M Retu rns all mini mized windows to their previous size.

+ R Displays the Run + Insert Displays the Sys tem Prop er ties window. This is equivalent to double-clicking the

This is equivalent to selecting Search and then For files or Folders from the Start menu.

computers.

window. This is equival ent t o select in g Run from the Start menu.

System icon in the Control Panel.

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Indicators

Indicator Functions

power Power on: lights green.

Standby mode: flashe s umbe r.

battery Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer.

hard disk Turns on when data is read from or written to the hard drive.

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Bluetooth™* Turns on when the Bluetooth™ function is in use.

*The Bluetooth™ availability depends on the model and your cou ntry of residenc e.

Light On Off

MagicGate Memory Stick™

Num Lock Turns on when the number keys in the

Caps Lock Turns on when the letters appear in

Scroll Lock Turns on when the screen scrolls

Data is read from or written to the Memory Stick. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on.

numeric keypad are acti ve.

uppercase as you type. The <Shift> key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on.

differently (depends on the application, no effect in many applications.)

The Memory Stick is not bei ng acc ess e d.

Tur ns off when the alphanumeric charac t e r ke ys i n t he ke yp ad area are active.

Tur ns off when the letters appear in lowercase as you type (unless you hold down the <Shift> key).

Tur ns off when the information moves across the display normally.

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Combinations and functions with the Fn key

Combinations/ Feature Functions

Fn + (ESC) Standby mode Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management state.

Fn + (F3) speaker switch Toggles the built-in speaker on and off. Fn + (F4) speaker volume Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.

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Fn + (F5) brightness control Adjusts the brightness of the LCD.

To return the system to the active state, press any key.

To increase volume, press <Fn>+<F4> and then or To decrease volume, press <Fn>+<F4> and then or

To increase light intensity, press <Fn>+<F5> and then or To decrease light intensity, press <Fn>+<F5> and then or

Fn + / (F7) switch to the external display

Fn + / (F8) switch to the external display

Fn + (F12) Hibernate mode Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the

<Fn>+<B> : Bass Boost Toggles the Bass Boost function off and on. This feature is available with headphones only.

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

Toggles between the LCD and both LCD and TV.

states of the system and of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to turn on the power.

✍ Some functions are not available un til Windows is launched.

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