Sony PCG-F640 User Manual

VAIO® Notebook User Guide

PCG-F640

VAIO Notebook User Guide

Notice to Users

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reserved. This manual an d the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, transl at ed, or reduced to any machine-readable f or m without prior written approval.

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

Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained here in at any time without notice. The software described herein is governe d b y th e ter ms o f a s epa r ate u ser lice ns e agreement.

This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of suc h 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 t o current retail versions.

Updates and additions to software may requ ire an additional charge. Subscrip ti ons to onli ne service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions.

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

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

The International Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development an d dissemination of product s with func ti ons t hat effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntaril y. The targeted products are office equipment s uch as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. registered mark.

Sony, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, Media Bar, MovieShak er , Pictu reGear, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Me, Windows Media, Windows, W i ndo ws NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, SpeedStep, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corpora tion. PS/2 is a registered tr ad emark of IBM.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protec te d by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporati on, and is

NERGY STAR Of fic e

NERGY STAR is a U.S.

intended for home and other limi ted viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engi nee ring or disassembly is prohibited.

All other tradem arks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Owner’s Record

The model numb er a nd serial number ar e located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO® Notebook. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Servic e Center.

Model Number: PCG-934A Serial Number:________________________

Safety Info rmation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard,

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do not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not

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open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Never install modem or telephone

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wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in

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

Never touch uninsu la ted

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

Use caution when installing or

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modifying telephone lines.

A void using the modem during an

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electrical storm. Do not use the modem or a

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

A socket outlet should be as close

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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: 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

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

Pour prévenir tout risque

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

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Ne jamais effectuer l’installation

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de fil modem ou télép hone duran t un orage électrique.

Ne jamais effectuer l’installation

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

Ne jamais toucher un fil

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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

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installez ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.

Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant

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

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

L’appareil doit être le plus près

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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 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 Son y Cu s tomer 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-934A

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 1 Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Telephone: 201-930-6972

This phone number is 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, and

(2) this device must acc ept any interference received, including interference th at ma y cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been te sted a nd found to comply with the limits for a Cl as s B d igital 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 interfer en ce to radio communications. Howev er, there is no guarant ee tha t in ter fer ence will not occur in a particu la r in stallation. If this equipment d oes cause harm f ul interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to corre ct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving

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antenna. Increase the separation between

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the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an

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

Consult the dealer or an

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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 (comput er input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limits may b e attached to this computer product. Op e ration with noncompliant peripherals is likely to resu lt in interference to radio and te levision reception.

All cables used to connect peri phe rals must be shielded and grounded. O peration with cables, connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and grounded, may result in int erf erence to radio and television reception.

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 o f the FCC rules. On t he bott om of th is eq uip ment is a label that contains, amo ng other information, the FCC equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the te lep hone company.

This modem uses the USOC RJ -11 telephone jack.

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The REN is used to determ ine 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 se rvice 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 FC C if y ou believe it is necessar y.

The telephone compan y may make changes in its facilities, equipment, ope r at ions or procedures that could affect the ope rations of the equipment. If this happe ns, the te le phone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary mo difica ti ons in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced wi th t his equipment, you can reach the Sony Customer In form ation Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to the Sony Customer Information Servi c e 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 Son y Ser vic e Ce nter neare st y ou, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).

This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the tel ep hone company. Connection to Party Line Servic e is subj e ct to state and possible provincial ta riffs. (Contac t the state or provincial utilit y service

commission, public service commission, or corporation commission, for inf ormation.)

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 mess ag e clearly contains, i n a margin at the to p o r b ottom of each tr ansmitted 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 informa tion into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation.

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

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

CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére, T our centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2.

This Class B digital appar atus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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

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

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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 1-80 0961-7669 in Canada.

! Do not handle damaged or leaking

lithium ion batteries.

! Ne pas manipuler les batteries au

lithium-ion qui fuient ou sont endommagées.

! 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

! 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.

NOTICE: The Indus try Canada labe l identifies certified equi p ment. This cer tification means that the equipm en t meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requireme nt s 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 co nne cted to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable meth od of connection.

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

Repairs to certified equipmen t should be coordinated by a representat ive designate d by the supplier. Equipment malfunctio ns or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this

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equipment may give the telecom m unications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equip ment.

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

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should c ont act the appropriate electri c inspection authority, or electrician, as a ppropriate.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assign ed to each terminal device provides an indi catio n of th e max imum numb er of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The terminatio n o n an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requi rem ent that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0.0.

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA

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

Cette étiquett e cer tifie que le matéri el est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des résea ux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matériel terminal. Le Mi nistère n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

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

qu’il est possible que la confor mité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service da ns certaines situations.

Les réparations de matériel homolo gué doivent être coordonnées par un repré s entant désigné par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de télécommunicati ons pe ut dema n der à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effect uées par l’utilisateur ou à cau se 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’ea u métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette p réc auti on e st p art icul ièr eme nt importante dans les régions rurales.

Avertissement: L’uti li s at eur 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 disposit if termi nal indique le nombre maximal de term i naux 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 0.0.

Welcome ....................................................13

Features ....................................................................13

Unpacking Your Notebook ......................................14

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

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

Locating Controls and Connectors ...........................21

Connecting a Power Source .....................................2 5

Starting Your Computer ...........................................31

Shutting Down Your Computer ...............................32

Using Your VAIO® Notebook ..................33

Using the Keyboard .... ....... ...... ............. ....... ....... ......33

Using the Touchpad ........................................... ......38

Using the Floppy Disk Drive ...................................40

Using the DVD-ROM Drive ....................................43

Using PC Cards .............................. ...... ....... ....... ......48

Using Infrared Communication Devices ..................51

Using a Second Battery Pack ...................................52

Using the Weight Saver .................. ...... ....... ....... ......56

Using Smart Connect ........................... ....... ....... ...... 5 8

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Connecting Peripheral Devices ..............59

Connecting an i.LINK® Device ..............................60

Connecting a Phone Line .........................................62

Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network .................63

Connecting a Printer ................................................63

Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard ...........65

Connecting an External Display ..............................66

AV Devices .............. ...... ....... ............. ...... ....... ....... ..69

Connecting the Port Replicator ................................70

Connecting External Speakers .................................74

Connecting an External Microphone .......................75

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ..76

Power Saving Modes ...............................77

Adding Memory ........................................81

About the Software on Your Notebook ..85

About Your Software ...............................89

PictureGear™ ..........................................................92

About Your Recovery CDs ..................................... 94

For Answers to Your Software Questions ...............94

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs ..97

Contents

Troubleshooting .....................................101

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

Index ........................................................117

VAIO Notebook User Guide

Welcome

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

Features

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

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page 113.

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Exceptional performance —

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

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Portability —

Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC

power.

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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.

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Multimedia features —

Enjoy the stereo speakers or use a headphone (not

supplied) to listen to audi o and video CDs.

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Microsoft

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Communications —

Windows® operating system —

Windows® Millennium Edition.

Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse

Your system includes

the Internet, and use fax features.

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DVD —

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

* Actual upload and download speeds m ay vary due to line con ditions, 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

Video cable Rechargeable

battery pack

* Removable floppy disk dri v e i s in th e m ult i purpose bay.

Weight sa ver

Manuals

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VAIO® User Guide —

supplementary updates an d so ftware information. This manual desc ribes t he features and specifications of your notebook, the applications included with your system, how to contact software ve ndo rs, and solv e commo n proble ms.

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Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting St ar ted manual —

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

Contains information on setting up your notebook,

Software CDs

Unpacking Your Notebook

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Microsoft® Word 2000 —

Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the

VAIO notebook you purchased.

Recovery CDs

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System Recovery CD(s) —

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

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Application Recovery CD(s) —

applications or device drivers if they become corrupted or erased.

Allows you to restore the software titles that

Allows you to reinstall individual

Other

Setting up your VAIO® Notebook (poster)

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Packet containing special product offers

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Ergonomic Considerations

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

Ergonomic P os ition

Computer positioned directly in front of you

Arms at desk level

Wrists relaxed and flat

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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.

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Furniture and posture —

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

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Viewing angle of the computer’s display —

Use the display’s tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display also.

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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.

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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:

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Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts

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Direct sunlight

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Excessive dust

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Moisture or rain

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Mechanical vibration or shock

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Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded

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

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(10º C) High humidity

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

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

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

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

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moisture may condense inside your computer. In this case, allow at least an hour before turning on your computer. If any problems occur, unplug your computer, and conta ct your Sony Servi ce Center.

Ergonomic Considerations

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

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

Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise,

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problems ma y result. Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.

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

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

Handling Your Notebook

Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly mois tened with

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

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

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computer and then unplug it. You may wan t to ha ve the co mputer check ed by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

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

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Cleaning Your Notebook

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

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A v o id rubbing the LCD scre en as this can damage the screen. Us e a soft, dry

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

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solution. D o not use any typ e of abrasive pad, sc ouring powder or s olvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

Handling the LCD Screen

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

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when using the computer near a window.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook

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

Locating Controls and Connectors

Front

1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen

2 Speakers

3 Keyboard

4 Touchpad

5 Left/right buttons

6 Power indicator

7 Battery 1 and 2 indicators

8 Hard disk drive indicator

9 Num Lock indicator

10 Caps Lock indicator

11 Scroll Lock indicator

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Left

2 Infrared port

3 Video out

6 PC card slots

7 Battery bay

i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 connector

Headphone connector

Microphone connector

Right

1 PPK buttons

2 Power button

3DVD-ROM drive

4 Multipurpose bay

Back

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1 Modem jack

2 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard connector

3 Serial connector

4 Printer connector

5 Monitor connector

7 DC In connector

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Bottom

USB connectors

There is a ventilation slot located between the USB connector and the DC In connector. Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on.

1 Port replicator connector cover

2 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever

3 Tilt stands

Connecting a Power Source

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

Using the AC Adapter

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

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

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

Connecting the AC adapter

Notebook

AC adapter (supplied)

DC In

Notes on the AC Adapter

Power cord (supplied)

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

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

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

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

Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

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

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

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

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

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VAIO Notebook User Guide

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 “Power Saving Modes” on page 77.) Additional battery packs are available as a separate option.

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

To insert the battery pack

To open the battery bay, press cover down.

Cover swings out but does not detach.

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Battery bay

Connecting a Power Source

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

Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks.

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

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

To charge the battery pack

Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

Insert the battery pack.

The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges).

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

process takes approximat el y tw o hours .

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

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

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There are two battery indicator lights on the computer

Battery indicator lights

Battery indicators

Secondary battery pack (optional)

Battery pack (supplied)

Battery Indicator Meaning

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

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

Battery Indicator Light

Meaning

Status

On The computer is using battery power.

Single blink The battery is running out of power.

Double blink The battery is charging.

Off The computer is using AC power.

To remove the battery pack

Open the battery bay cover.

Pull out the battery pack.

Removing the battery pack

Close the cover of the battery bay.

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

Connecting a Power Source

Notes on the battery

To determine the remaining battery charge, see “Displaying Battery

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

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indicators blink. When the computer is directly connected to A C po wer and ha s a battery pack

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in the battery bay, it uses power from the AC outlet. See “Power Saving Modes” on page 77 for information on installing and

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

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

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

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to recharge the battery o r shut do wn your co mputer and insert a fully char ged battery.

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

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PowerPanel utility. See “Power Saving Modes” on page 77. 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.

For some softwar e appl icat ions and s ome per i pher al d evices, your computer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Keep the battery pack dry.

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Do not open or try to disass emble the bat tery pack.

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Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

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

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

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

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

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recharge the battery.

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