Sony PCG-F640 VAIO User Guide (primary manual) User Manual
VAIO® Notebook
User Guide
PCG-F640
VAIO Notebook User Guide
Notice to Users
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agreement.
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Software specifications are subject to change
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Partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this
product meets the
NERGY STAR
E
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
The International
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that promotes energy saving throug h the use of
computers and other office equipment . The
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This product incorporates copyright protection
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intended for home and ot he r limi te d vi ewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporati on. Reverse engi neering
or disassembly is prohibited.
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respective owners.
Owner’s Record
The model nu m b er and serial number are
located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO®
Notebook. Refer to the model and serial
number when you call your Sony Service
Center.
Model Number: PCG-934A
Serial Number:___ _____________________
Safety Informati on
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
❑
do not expose your notebook
computer to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
❑
open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified pers onn el only.
Never install modem or telephone
❑
wiring during a lightning storm.
A v oid using the modem dur ing 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: 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.
Never install telephone jacks in
❑
wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet
locations.
Nev er t ouch uninsu la ted
❑
telephone wire or terminals
unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network
interface.
Use caution when installing or
❑
modifying telephone lines.
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 qualif i ée.
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Ne jamais effectuer l’installation
❑
de fil m odem ou t éléphone d urant
un orage électrique.
Ne jamais effectuer l’installation
❑
d’une prise téléphonique dans un
endroit mouillé à moins que la
prise soit conçue à cet effet.
Ne jamais toucher un fil
❑
téléphonique à découvert ou un
terminal à moins que la ligne
téléphonique n’ait été débranché
de l’interface réseau.
Soyez très prudent lorsque vous
❑
installez ou modifiez les lignes
téléphoniques.
Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant
❑
un orage électrique.
N'utilisez pas le modem ni le
❑
téléphone pour prévenir d'une
fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la
fuite.
L’appareil doit être le plus près
❑
possible d’une prise murale pour
en faciliter l’accès
.
! Pour changer la pile de 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 Sony Customer Info rmation
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 we b at :
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
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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 -re la ted
matters only.
This device complies wit h Par t 15 of the
FCC rules. Oper ation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interf erence
received, including interfere nc e that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipmen t ha s bee n teste d and found to
comply wi th the limits f or a Class B dig ital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. Thes e
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipm ent
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interf e rence to radio communications.
Howe v er, there i s n o g uaran t ee t hat in ter fer ence
will not occur in a par ti cu lar installation. If this
equipment does cause harmfu l interference to
radio or te levision reception, which can be
determined by turnin g 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 receiv ing
❑
antenna.
Increase the separation between
❑
the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an
❑
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an
❑
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Only peripherals (co mp ut er i nput /output
devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply
with FCC Class B limi ts may be atta ched to this
computer product. Operation wi th noncompliant peripherals is likely to resul t in
interference to radi o and television reception.
All cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded and grou nded. Operation wit h cables,
connected to peripherals, that are not shielded
and grounded, may re sul t in int erf erence to
radio and television reception.
FCC Part 68
This equipment co mplies with Part 68 of th e
FCC rules. On t he botto m of th is eq uip ment is a
label that contain s , a mo ng other information,
the FCC equivalence number (REN) for this
equipment. If requested, this information must
be provided to th e telephone company.
This modem uses the U SO C RJ-11 telephone
jack.
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The REN is used to det ermine the quantity of
devices which may be connec te d to the
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the
telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an inc om i ng call. In
most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs
should not exceed five (5.0). T o 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 call in g ar ea .
If the terminal equipment causes harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company will
notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuan ce 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 comp laint with t h e F CC if you believe
it is necessary.
The telephone comp any may make changes in
its faciliti es , equipment , o perations or
procedures that could affect the operations of
the equipment. If th is happens, the telephone
company will provide advance notice in order
for you to make the nece ssary modifications in
order to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experience d w ith 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
commission, public service commission, or
corporation commi ssio n, for inf orm ation.)
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 me ss a g e clearly contains, in a
margin at th e top or bott om of each transmitted
page or on the first page of the transmission, the
date and time it is sen t and an identificatio n o f
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 in f ormation into your
facsimile machine, see your fax software
documentation.
Telephone Consumer
Guidelines (Canada)
Please refer to your tele phone directory under
‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For
more detailed information, please contact:
CRTC
T errasses de la Chaudiére, T our centrale
1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull
PQ K1A 0N2.
Repair of this equipment should be made only
by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized
agent. For the Son y Ser vic e Cen ter n eare st y ou,
call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).
This equipment cannot be used on public coin
service provided by th e te l ephone company.
Connection to Party Line Servi c e is subject to
state and possible provinci al tariffs. (Contact
the state or provincia l ut il it y service
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This Class B digital ap paratus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme N M B-003 du Canada.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY
You can return your unwante d li th ium io n
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, ca ll 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.
! 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 Industry Canada label identifies
certified eq u ipment. This certifica tion means
that the equi pment meets certain
telecommunications network protective,
operational and safety re qui re me nt s as
prescribed in the appropriate Terminal
Equipment Technical Requirem ents
document(s). The Departm en t doe s 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 acceptab le method of connection.
The custo mer should b e aware that compl iance
with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some situat io ns.
Repairs to certified equi pm ent should be
coordinated by a represe ntative designated by
the supplier. Equipment malfun ctions or any
repairs or alterat io ns made by the user to this
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equipment may give the telec ommunications
company cause to request that the user
disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection
that the electr ic al ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic wate r pi p e syst em, if present, are
connected together. This pr ecaution may be
particularly impo rt ant in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such
connections themselves, but should contact the
appropriate ele ctric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) assigned to each termi nal device
provides an indi catio n of th e max imum numb er
of terminals al lowed to be connected to a
telephon e interface . The termination on an
interface may consist of any combination of
devices subject only to the requirement that th e
sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all
the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringer
Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0.0.
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 pa r un représentant désigné
par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de
télécommunica tions peut demander à
l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite
de réparations ou de m odifications effectuées
par l’utilisate ur ou à cau s e de mauvais
fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protec ti on, l’utilisateur doit
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la
source d’én e rgie él ectrique, des lignes
téléphoniques et des canal isations d’e au
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés
ensemble. Ce tte p réc auti on e st p art icul ièr ement
importante dans les régions rurales.
Avertissem ent: L’utilisate ur ne d oit pa s tenter
de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit
avoir recours à un service d’inspection des
installations élec t r iq ues, ou à un électricien,
selon le cas.
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE
CANADA
AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie
le matériel homolog ué .
Cette étique tte certifie que le matériel est
conforme aux normes de protection,
d’exploitation et de sécuri té des réseaux de
télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les
documents concernant les exigences techniques
relatives au matériel termin al. Le Ministère
n’assure toutefois pas que le ma t éri el
fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit
s’assurer qu’il est perm is de le raccorder aux
installation s de l’en treprise locale de
télécommunication. Le matériel doi t ég alement
être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de
raccordement . L’abonné ne doit pas oublier
AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
(IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal
indique le nombre maxi mal de terminaux qui
peuvent être raccordés à une interface.
La terminaison d’une inte rface té lé phonique
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.
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Contents
Welcome .................................................... 13
Features ....................................................................13
Unpacking Your Notebook ...................................... 1 4
Ergonomic Considerations .......................................17
Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ..........21
Locating Controls and Connectors ...........................21
Connecting a Power Source .....................................25
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 ................................. ....... ...... ....... ....... ..6 9
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
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Contents
Troubleshooting .....................................101
Specifications ........................................113
Index ........................................................117
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook. Sony has
combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and
communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.
Features
For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® Notebook, see
✍
page 113.
❑
Exceptional performance —
Your notebook includes a mobile I n tel
Pentium® III processor featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ and a V.90 compatible
K56flex mo dem.
❑
Portability —
*
Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC
power.
❑
Sony audio and video quality —
High-quality MPEG1/MPEG2 video,
which supports full-screen display and enables you to take advantage of
today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment
software.
❑
Multimedia features —
Enjoy the stereo speakers or use a headphone (not
supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs.
❑ Microsoft
Microsoft
❑
Communications —
®
®
Windows® Millennium Edition.
Windows® operating system —
Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse
Your system includes
the Internet, and use fax features.
❑
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-ROM discs.
®
* Actual upload and downloa d spee ds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and gov-
ernment regul at ions.
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Unpacking Your Notebook
Remove the following hardware items from the box:
Main unit
Video cable Rechargeable
*
Power cord
AC adapter
battery pack
Weight saver
* Removable flopp y disk drive is in the multipurpose bay.
Manuals
❑
VAIO® User Guide —
supplementary upd ates an d software information. This manu al des cri bes the
features and specifications of your notebook, the applications included with
your system, how to contact softwar e v endo rs , and solve commo n prob le ms.
❑
Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting St arted manual —
Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating
system.
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Contains information on setting up your notebook,
Software CDs
Unpac ki ng Your Note boo k
❑
Microsoft® Word 2000 —
Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the
VAIO notebook you purchased.
Recovery CDs
❑
System Recovery CD(s) —
shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It can
only be used to restore the hard disk of the VAIO notebook you purchased.
❑
Application Recovery CD(s) —
applications or device drivers if they become corrupted or erased.
Allows you to restore the software titles that
Allows you to reinstall individual
Other
Setting up your VAIO® Notebook (poster)
❑
Packet containing special product offers
❑
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Ergonomic Considerations
You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of
environments. Whenever possible, you sho uld attem pt 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 o f you as
you work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral,
comfortable position while using the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse.
Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Take breaks during
sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain
muscles or tendons.
❑
Furniture and posture —
Sit in a chair with good back support and
armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A
footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture
and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.
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Viewing angle of the computer’s display —
Use the display’s tilting
feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle
fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the
brightness setting 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 sligh tly lower when you are sitting in front of the mo nitor.
Notes on Setup
Do not place your computer in a location subject to:
❑
Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts
❑
Direct sunlight
❑
Excessive dust
❑
Moisture or rain
❑
Mechanical vibration or shock
❑
Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded
❑
Ambient temperature of more than 95º F (35º C) or less than 18º F
❑
(10º C)
High humidity
❑
Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The computer’s
❑
electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction.
Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. Do not
❑
place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets, or near
materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots.
Leave a space of at least 8 inches (20 cm) behind the back panel of the
computer.
If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one,
❑
moisture may condense inside your computer. In this case, allow at least an
hour before turning on your computer. If any problems occur, unplug your
compute r, and con tact your Sony Service Center.
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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.
Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise,
❑
problems may resu lt.
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 sof t 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
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computer and then unplug it. You may want to h av e the compu ter checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer.
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Cleaning Your Notebook
Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer.
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Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damag e the screen. Use a soft, dry
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cloth to wipe the LCD screen.
Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
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solutio n. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.
Handling the LCD Screen
Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be careful
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when using the computer near a window.
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Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. This could cause
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malfunction.
Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual
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image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the computer returns to
normal temperature, the screen returns to normal.
The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not
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indicate a malfunction.
The LCD is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may,
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however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that
continuously appear on the LCD. This is a normal result of the
manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.
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Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook
This section describes how to start using your notebook and how to use your
computer’s internal and external de vices, s uch as the touch pad, flopp y dis k 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
1
i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 connector
2 Infrared port
3 Video out
4
5
Headphone connector
Microphone connector
6 PC card slots
7 Battery bay
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Right
1 PPK buttons
Locating Controls and Connectors
2 Power button
3DVD-ROM drive
4 Multipurpose bay
Back
cover
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1 Modem jack
2 PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard connector
3 Serial connector
4 Printer connector
5 Monitor connector
6
7 DC In connector
There is a ventilation slot located between the USB connector and the DC In connector.
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Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on.
Bottom
USB connectors
1 Port replicator connector cover
2 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever
3 Tilt stands
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Connecting a Power Source
Connecting a Power Source
You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.
Using the AC Adapter
Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the
1
computer.
Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.
2
Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
3
Connecting the AC adapter
Notebook
AC adapter
(supplied)
DC In
Power cord (supplied)
Notes on the AC Adapter
Your computer operates on 100V-240V AC 50/60 Hz.
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Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as
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a copy machine or shredder.
You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents
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damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that
may occur during an electrical storm.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.
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To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
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Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the
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computer for a long time.
When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet.
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Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter.
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Using Battery 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.
1
Cover swings out but does not detach.
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Battery bay
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Connecting a Power Source
Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer.
2
Inserting battery pack
Battery pack
(supplied)
Label side facing down
Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks.
3
If the port replicator is attached to your 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.
1
Insert the battery pack.
2
The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a
double blink pattern as the battery charges).
When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This
3
process takes appr oxi mat 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 batte r y pac k
(optional)
Battery pack (supplied)
Battery
Indicator Meaning
1
Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the
left side of the computer.
2
Indicates the 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.
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To remove the battery pack
Open the battery bay cover.
1
Pull out the battery pack.
2
Removing the battery pack
Connecting a Power Source
Close the cover of the battery bay.
3
You will lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on
and not connected to the AC adapter 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
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Information” in the online manual
When the battery power is running low, both the battery and power
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“Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook”
indicators blink.
When the computer is directly conn ected to A C po wer an d has 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 b attery or shut do wn y our 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 “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 soft ware applications and some peripheral devices, 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 ope n or try to disassemble t he battery pack.
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Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
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If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the
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battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery.
If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is still low, the
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battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced.
You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging.
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If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time,
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recharge the battery.
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