Sony PCG-FH150, PCG-FH190, PCG-FH170, PCG-FH140, PCG-FX120 Service Manual

...

Download

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190

US Model

Canadian Model

SERVICE MANUAL

NOTEBOOK COMPUTER

9-872-179-11

Illust : PCG-FX170

S400

— 2 —

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Sony and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel logo and Intel Inside logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Pentium MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windo ws, the W indows 95 and W indows 98 log o are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Other tr ademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to the entitles claiming the marks and names or their produces. Sony Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Service and Inspection Precautions

1. Obey precautionary markings and instructions

Labels and stamps on the cabinet, chassis, and components identify areas requiring special precautions. Be sure to observe these precautions, as well as all precautions listed in the operating manual and other associated documents.

2. Use designated parts only

The set’s components possess important safety characteristics, such as noncombustibility and the ability to tolerate large voltages. Be sure that replacement parts possess the same safety characteristics as the originals. Also remember that the 0 mark, which appears in circuit diagrams and parts lists, denotes components that have particularly important safety functions; be extra sure to use only the designated components.

3. Always follow the original design when mounting parts and routing wires

The original layout includes various safety features, such as inclusion of insulating materials (tubes and tape) and the mounting of parts above the printer board. In addition, internal wiring has been routed and clamped so as to keep it away from hot or high-voltage parts. When mounting parts or routing wires, therefore, be sure to duplicate the original layout.

4. Inspect after completing service

After servicing, inspect to make sure that all screws, components, and wiring have been returned to their original condition. Also check the area around the repair location to ensure that repair work has caused no damage, and confirm safety.

5. When replacing chip components...

Never reuse components. Also remember that the negati ve side of tantalum capacitors is easily damaged by heat.

6. When handling flexible print boards...

•The temperature of the soldering-iron tip should be about 270C.

•Do not apply the tip more than three times to the same pattern.

•Handle patterns with care; never apply force.

Caution: Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by vibration. Always handle with care.

Caution Markings for Lithium/Ion Battery - The following or similar texts shall be provided on battery pack of equipment or in both the operating and the service instructions.

CAUTION: 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.

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

CAUTION: Changing the back up battery.

• Overcharging, short circuiting, reverse charging, multilation or incineration of the cells must be avoided to prevent one or mor e of the following occurrences; release of toxic materials, release of hydrogen and/or oxygen gas, rise in surface temperature.

• If a cell has leaked or vented, it should be replaced immediately while avoiding to touch it without any protection.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

Confidential

— 3 —

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. REMOVAL

1-1. Flowchart ......................................................................... 1-1

1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram ......................... 1-1

1-3. Removal........................................................................... 1-2

1. Hinge Cover ..................................................................... 1-2

2. Keyboard Unit, Palm Rest Assy, Hood Keyboard Assy,

Touch Pad, CNX-125 Board ............................................ 1-2

3. Display Assy, DVD-ROM Drive, Combination Drive Bay

(CD-RW/DVD-ROM)......................................................1-3

4. HDD Assy, DC Fan..........................................................1-3

5. Latch Detector, PWS-13 Board ....................................... 1-4

6. PC Card Connector, Modem card, MBX-49 Board

Lithium Battery................................................................ 1-4

7. Speaker Unit, SWX-73 Board ......................................... 1-5

8. SO-DIMM........................................................................ 1-5

9. Modem Card .................................................................... 1-6

10. LCD Section (FX190 Model) – Made by SA – ............... 1-7

1.Bezel Housing Assy, LCD Unit (15 inch) .................... 1-7

2.Inverter Assy, LCD Harness, FPC,

Display Housing Assy .................................................. 1-8

11. LCD Section (FX150/FX170 Model) – Made by SA – ... 1-9

1.Bezel Housing Assy, LCD Unit (15 inch) .................... 1-9

2.Inverter Assy, LCD Harness, FPC,

Display Housing Assy ................................................ 1-10

12. LCD Section (FX140 Model) – Made by SA– ..............1-11

1.Bezel Housing Assy.................................................... 1-11

2.Bracket LCD Left, Bracket LCD Right,

LCD Unit (14 inch) .................................................... 1-12

3.FPC, Inverter Assy, Display Housing Assy, ......................

LCD Harness .............................................................. 1-12

13. LCD Section (FX120 Model) – Made by AC–.............. 1-13

1.Bezel Housing Assy.................................................... 1-13

2.Bracket LCD Left, Bracket LCD Right,

LCD Unit (13 inch) .................................................... 1-14

3.FPC, Inverter Assy, Display Housing Assy, ......................

LCD Harness .............................................................. 1-14

1-4. Replacing the CPU ........................................................ 1-15

1. Removing the CPU ........................................................ 1-15

2. Installing the CPU.......................................................... 1-15

1-5. DIP Switch Setting of the MBX-49 Board .................... 1-16

(to 1-17)

Section Title Page

• Abbreviations UC : US model / Canadian model

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

Confidential

Section Title Page

CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS

2-1. Required Tools and Peripheral Devices ........................... 2-1

2-2. Tools and Peripheral Device Connection.........................2-3

2-3. Starting up the Service Diagnostics ................................. 2-4

2-4. Outline of Service Diagnostics Functions ....................... 2-4

2-5. Inspecting W indows.........................................................2-7

2-6. Self diagnostics Change History...................................... 2-8

(to 2-8)

CHAPTER 3. BLOCK DIAGRAM............................... 3-1

(to 3-2)

CHAPTER 4. FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM........ 4-1

(to 4-2)

CHAPTER 5. EXPLODED VIEWS AND

PARTS LIST............................................5-1

5-1. Main Section .................................................................... 5-2

5-2. LCD Section (FX190 Model) – Made by SA –............... 5-5

5-3. LCD Section (FX150/FX170 Model) – Made by SA –... 5-7

5-4. LCD Section (FX140 Model) – Made by SA –............... 5-9

5-5. LCD Section (FX120 Model) – Made by AC –............. 5-11

(to 5-12)

1-1

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

CHAPTER 1.

REMOVAL

1-1. Flowchart

• P XX means pages that appears in this manual.

• Remember that hard disk drives are easily damaged by vibration. Always handle with care.

1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram

POWER

OFF

HOOD

KEYBOARD

ASSY

SO-DIMM

BATTERY

PACK

HINGE

COVER

MODEM

CARD

KEYBOARD

UNIT

P 1-2P 1-2

P 1-5P 1-5

P 1-5

P 1-2

P 1-6

P 1-2 P 1-3

P 1-4

3 through 7

P 1-4

P ALM REST

ASSY

P 1-3

FAN

PC CARD

CONNECTOR

FDD

SPEAKER

UNIT

SWX-73 BOARD

P 1-3

DISPLAY

ASSY

P 1-4

FPC

INVERTER

ASSY

BRACKET LCD LEFT

BRACKET

LCD RIGHT

DISPLAY

HOUSING

ASSY

BEZEL

HOUSING

ASSY

DVD-ROM

COMBINATION

DRIVE

LCD UNIT

PWS-13 BOARD

P 1-4

P 1-3

HDD

∗P 1-7

(P 1-9)

〈P 1-11〉 [

P 1-13]

∗P 1-7 (P 1-9)

〈P 1-12〉 [

P 1-14]

∗P 1-8

(P 1-10)

〈P 1-12〉 [

P 1-14]

∗P 1-8

(P 1-10)

〈P 1-12〉 [

P 1-14]

∗P 1-8

(P 1-10)

〈P 1-12〉 [

P 1-14]

∗:FX190 Model

( ):FX150/FX170 Model

〈 〉:FX140 Model [ ]:FX120 Model

〈P 1-12〉 [

P 1-14]

〈

P 1-12〉

[

P 1-14]

∗P 1-8

(P 1-10)

〈P 1-12〉 [

P 1-14]

LCD

HARNESS

P 1-2

PARM REST

PLATE

P 1-2

BRACKET

PAT

P 1-2

TOUCH

PAD

CNX-125

BOARD

P 1-2

MODEM

CARD

LATCH

DETECTOR

I/O

BRACKET

MBX-49 BOARD

P 1-4

LITHIUM

BATTERY

P 1-4

LCD Unit

Inverter Assy

Speaker Unit

DVD-ROM Drive Combination Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)

PWS-13 Board

FD Drive

CNX-125 Board

MBX-49 Board

Speaker Unit

DC Fan

HDD

SWX-73 Board

Touch Pad

Modem Card

1-2

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

1-3.Removal

1. Hinge Cover

2. Keyboard Unit, Palm Rest Assy, Hood Keyboard Assy, Touch Pad, CNX-125 Board

2Hinge Cover

1Door I/O

2Hinge Cover

3Hood Keyboard Assy

6Keyboard Unit

0Palm Rest Assy

8M2X4

Special Head (Black)

7Screw (M2), 0 Number P3 Kind (X4) (Black)

PWS-13 Board CN4004

MBX-49 Board CN2004

MBX-49 Board CN1902

1M2X4 Special Head (Black)

4M2X4 Special Head (Black)

qsM2X4 Special Head (x4) (Black)

qhBracket Pat

qjTouch pad

qfPalm Rest

Plate

qkCNX-125

Board

2Pull it up sliding it to the right.

9Pull it to the front slightly and raise to remove it.

qdRemove by pulling slightly to the front

qgRemove by pressing to the rear

1-3

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

3. Display Assy, DVD-ROM Drive, Combination Drive (CD-R W/DVD-ROM)

4. HDD Assy, DC Fan

Display Assy

8M2X6 Special Head (Black)

1Screw (M2),

0 Number P3 Kind

(Black)

7M2X6 Special Head (Gold)

2M2X6 Special Head

(Gold)

6M2.6 Cross (Hole) Bind

(Black)

6M2.6 Cross (Hole) Bind (X2) (Black)

6M2.6 Cross (Hole) Bind (Black)

4+B 2X12 (Black)

4+B M2 (X2) (Gold)

5Plate Ground

DVD-ROM Drive Combination Drive

(CD-RW/DVD-ROM)

6DC Fan

MBX-49 Board CN102

3HDD Assy

2FPC 50 Pin (for HDD)

1M2X6 Special Head (X6) (Gold)

4Screw (M2) 0 Number

P3 Kind (X4) (Black)

MBX-49 Board CN2201

1-4

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

5. Latch Detector, PWS-13 Board

6. PC Card Connector, Modem Card, MBX-49 Board, Lithium Battery

∗1 When removing the CPU, refer to “ 1-4. Replacing the CPU ”. ∗2 Modem card can be removed from the bottom.

Refer to the subsequent paragraph “ 9. Modem card ” for more details.

4PWS-13 Board

2Latch Detector

1M2X4 Special Head (X2) (Black)

MBX-49 Board CN2701

qkMBX-49 Board

9PC Card Connector

qdM2 Grip (X2) (Black)

8+B 2X14 (X2)

(Silver)

3Screw (MBX)

(Silver)

qjI/O Bracket

qhScrew (HEX) (X6) (Silevr)

5Bracket Bay Connector

4M2X4 Special Head

(X2) (Black)

CN151

Modem Card

qsNUT M2 TYPE2 (X2)

CPU

1M2X4 Special Head (X2) (Black)

2M2X4 Special Head (X5) (Black)

6Screw (M2) 0 Number

P3 Kind (X2) (Black)

0Lithium Battery

qgSpacer (MBX)

(X2)

1-5

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

7. Speaker Unit, SWX-73 Board

8. SO-DIMM

4Speaker Unit

6Hood Keyboard

5SWX-73 Board

4Speaker Unit

2M2X4 (X7) (Black)

3M2X4 (X2) (Black)

SWX-73 Board CN303

SWX-73 Board CN301

SWX-73 Board CN302

2DIMM Door

1M2X4 Special Head (Black)

Removal of SO-DIMM

a → b

1-6

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

9. Modem Card

2Modem Door

4Modem Card

1M2X4 Special Head (Black)

3M2 Grip (X2) (Black)

1-7

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

10. LCD Section (FX190 Model) – Made by SA –

1. Bezel Housing Assy, LCD Unit (15 inch)

How to release the claw A.

Pull the Bezel Housing Assy as shown to release the claw A.

Bezel Housing Assy

Display Housing Assy

Order of releasing the claws C → B → A Order of locking the claws A → B → C

Display Housing Assy

: claw part

1Side (15) Screw Cover (X3) (Gold)

5Lower Screw Cover

3Cover Screw

Shaft

3Cover Screw Shaft

4+P 2.6X6 Lock Precision Type3 (Black)

4+P 2.6X6 Lock Precision Type3

(Black)

6M2X4 Special Head

(Black)

1Side (15) Screw Cover (X3)

2+P M2X3 (X3) (Gold)

2+P M2X3 (X3)

Bezel Housing Assy

LCD unit

1-8

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

2. Inverter Assy, LCD Harness, FPC, Display Housing Assy

2Inverter Assy

9Display Housing Assy

Inverter Assy CN2

4FPC

7M2X4 Special Head

(Black)

8LCD Harness

6Shield Tape (SK)

1-9

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

11. LCD Section (FX150/FX170 Model) – Made by SA –

1. Bezel Housing Assy, LCD Unit (15 inch)

How to release the claw A.

Pull the Bezel Housing Assy as shown to release the claw A.

Bezel Housing Assy

Display Housing Assy

Order of releasing the claws C → B → A Order of locking the claws A → B → C

Display Housing Assy

: claw part

1Side (15) Screw Cover (X3) (Gold)

5Lower Screw Cover

3Cover Screw

Shaft

3Cover Screw Shaft

4+P 2.6X6 Lock Precision Type3 (Black)

4+P 2.6X6 Lock Precision Type3

(Black)

6M2X4 Special Head

(Black)

1Side (15) Screw Cover (X3)

2+P M2X3 (X3) (Gold)

2+P M2X3 (X3)

Bezel Housing Assy

LCD unit

1-10

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

2. Inverter Assy, FPC, Display Housing Assy

2Inverter Assy

9Display Housing Assy

Inverter Assy CN2

4FPC

7M2X4 Special Head

(Black)

8LCD Harness

6Shield Tape (SK)

1-11

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

12. LCD Section (FX140 Model) – Made by SA–

1. Bezel Housing Assy

Order of releasing the claws c → b → a Order of locking the claws a → b → c

How to release the claw a

Pull the Bezel Housing Assy as shown to release the claw a.

: claw part

1Cover Screw Lower

1Cover Screw Upper

2M2X4 Special

Head (X2) (Black)

2M2X4 Special Head (X2)

(Black)

4M2X4 Special Head (X5) (Black)

4M2X4 Special

Head (X5) (Black)

Display Housing Assy

Inverter Assy

Inverter Assy CN2

Bezel Housing Assy

Display Housing Assy

Bezel Housing Assy

LCD Unit

1-12

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

2. Bracket LCD Left, Bracket LCD Right, LCD Unit (14 inch)

3. FPC, Inverter Assy, Display Housing Assy, LCD Harness

5LCD Unit

2Bracket LCD Right

4Bracket LCD Left

1+P M2x3 Lock (X4)

(Black)

3+P M2x3 Lock (X4)

(Black)

: claw part

5M2X4 Special Head (Black)

6M2X4 Special Head

(Black)

9Display Housing Assy

4FPC

2Inverter Assy

8Shield Tape (SK)

0LCD Harness

1-13

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

13. LCD Section (FX120 Model) – Made by AC–

1. Bezel Housing Assy

Bezel Housing Assy

Display Housing Assy

4M2X4 Special

Head (X5) (Black)

LCD Unit

How to release the claw A.

Pull the Bezel Housing Assy as shown to release the claw A.

: claw part

1Upper Screw Cover (x2)

2M2X4 Special Head (X2) (Black)

2M2X4 Special Head (X2)

(Black)

1Lower Screw Cover (x2)

Bezel Housing Assy

Display Housing Assy

Inverter Assy CN2

Inverter Assy

4M2X4 Special Head (X4)

(Black)

Order of releasing the claws C → B → A Order of locking the claws A → B → C

1-14

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

2. Bracket LCD Left, Bracket LCD Right, LCD Unit (13 inch)

3. FPC, Inverter Assy, Display Housing Assy, LCD Harness,

5LCD Unit

1+PS M2x3 (X3) (Black)

1+PS M2X3 (X3) (Black)

4Bracket LCD Left

2Bracket LCD Right

: claw part

9M2X4 Special Head (Black)

4M2X4 Special Head

(Black)

Inverter Assy CN1

2Inverter Assy

qaDisplay Housing Assy

8Shield Tape (SK)

5FPC

0LCD Harness

1-15

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

1-4.Replacing the CPU

NOTE:

This computer uses either one of the two types of CPU socket. The CPU locking position and the lock-release position are different depending on the types of the CPU socket.

1. Removing the CPU

2. Installing the CPU

1 Align the triangle reference mark of

the CPU with that of the CPU socket and insert all the pins of the CPU to the corresponding holes of the CPU socket.

2 Insert a flat-blade screwdri ver into the

notch as shown in the illustration and rotate it so that the protrusion comes to the lock position.

1 Insert a flat-blade screwdriv er into the

notch as shown in the illustration and rotate it so that the protrusion comes to the lock release position.

2 Pull the CPU gently upward to lift it

out of the CPU socket.

NOTE:

Rotate a flat-blade screwdriver to the lock position securely. If not, the operation of the CPU may become unstable.

FX120/FX140 Model FX150/FX170/

FX190 Model

FX120/FX140 Model FX150/FX170/

FX190 Model

CPU socket

CPU

Lock release position

(made by HIROSE)

Lock release position

CPU socket

CPU

Lock position

(made by HIROSE)

Lock position

Reference

marks

1-16

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

1-5. DIP Switch Setting of the MBX-49 Board

The DIP switch on the MBX-49 board (main board) is set to match with the LCD that is used in this computer, because several types of LCD are used as shown in the following table and the DIP switch setting differs depending on the LCD type.

NOTE:

The main LCD is used in most cases but there are also cases that the sub LCD is used.

MODEL

FX190

FX150/FX170

Name of LCD

Part No.

1-476-576-11

A-8048-250-A

1-418-574-41

A-8066-124-A

DIP switch setting

The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position.

12345678 10011111

0 : ON 1: OFF

No.

ON/OFF

12345678 01010111

0 : ON 1: OFF

No.

ON/OFF

12345678 01111111

0 : ON 1: OFF

No.

ON/OFF

12345678 00110111

0 : ON 1: OFF

No.

ON/OFF

Note

Main

Sub

Main

Sub

1234567

1-17

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

(END)

MODEL

FX140

FX120

Name of LCD

Part No.

1-418-716-21

1-418-882-11

DIP switch setting

The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position.

Note

Main

12345678 00111111

0 : ON 1: OFF

No.

ON/OFF

12345678 11101111

0 : ON 1: OFF

No.

ON/OFF

1234567

2-1 PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

Confidential

CHAPTER 2.

SELF DIAGNOSTICS

2-1. Required Tools and Peripheral Devices

Test Items

Serial Port (COM) test

Parallel Port (printer) test

Audio related tests

Modem test

PC Card test

IEEE1394 test Test of Serial/Parallel DVD-ROM Drive and Combination Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM) tests FDD test (Diagnostics starting software) (Diagnostics software) Battery related tests (Power supply for diagnostics) HDD related tests

Tools and Peripheral Devices

1 Serial Loopback Tool

Specified Loopback Tool (Refer to next page.)

2 Parallel Loopback Tool

Specified Loopback Tool (Refer to next page) 3 Stereo microphone 4 Headphone 5 56K Modem and Line Simulator 6 PC Card Tester

PCCtest 450 Made by Sycard Corp. 7 VAIO for IEEE1394 Test 8 Port Replicator PCGA-PRFX1 for Serial/Parallel tests 9 DVD-ROM and Combination Drive

(CD-RW/DVD-ROM) supplied 10 External FDD 11 Diagnostics FD Media 12 Diagnostics CD-ROM Media 13 Battery supplied 14 AC Adaptor supplied 15 HDD

2-2PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

Confidential

• The serial loopback tool and the parallel loopback tool are necessary for diagnostics of the serial communication line and the parallel communication line. Fabricate the serial loopback tool and the parallel loopback tool locally referring to the connection diagrams shown below.

[Reference] On Serial/Parallel Loopback Tool

Serial Loopback Tool : For diagnostics of serial port

Parallel Loopback Tool : For diagnostics of parallel port

NOTE: The black round mark "z" indicates soldering.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

DB9S DCD RX TX DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI

• Connector Types DB9S (Female)

• Interface Standard RS-232C

• Loopback Data & Handshake

SERIAL LOOPBACK CONNECTOR CONNECTION DIAGRAM

• Connector Types DB25P(Male)

• Interface Standard Centronics

• Loopback Status to Commands

PARALLEL LOOPBACK CONNECTOR CONNECTION DIAGRAM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7

-ACK BUSY PE SLCT

-STROBE

-AUTO FD

-ERROR

-INT

-SLCT IN GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND

DB25P

2-3 PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

Confidential

2-2. Tools and Peripheral Device Connection

System Connection Diagram

2Parallel loopback tool

Modem

qdBattery

1Serial

loopback tool

Port Replicator

Serial I/F

9Combination Drive

(CD-RW/DVD-ROM) DVD-ROM

Power SW

5Transmission

line simulator

6PC card tester

qsDiagnostics

CD-ROM media

qfAC adaptor

8Port Replicator PCGA-PRFX1

7VAIO for IEEE1394 test

jack

Phone

Serial output

Parallel output

0FDD

qaDiagnostics

FD media

qgHDD

3Stereo microphone

MIC IN

4Headphones

Headphones connector

2-4PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

Confidential

2-3. Starting up the Service Diagnostics

1. The service diagnostics floppy disk and CD disc are prepared for the respective models separately. Insert the service diagnostics floppy disk and CD disc of the desired model, then turn on the main power of the personal computer. Reads automatically the model information stored in the CD-ROM and displays the test menu. If the CD does not supported the model, an error message is displayed.

2. The driver software is installed from the CD disc, the necessary ROM information is automatically read and the initial settings are made, then the following self-diagnostics menu appears.

*************** Main Menu **************** 1:Check ROM Information... d:Parallel Loopback test... 2:Battery test... e:PC Card Slot test... 3:CD/DVD Drive test... f:Video test... 4:FDD test... g:PPK test... 5:HDD test... h:GUID (IEEE1394) test... 6:Keyboard test... i:IEEE1394 Interface test... 7:LED test... j:IrDA test... 8:Main memory test... k:Jog dial test... 9:Main system test... l:Short aging test... a:FAN test... m:Long aging test... b:Touch pad test... n:Aging test including the HDD test... c:Serial Loopback test... o:Exit from Diagnostics MENU

3. When the service diagnostics ends with success, the message “Pass” appears. When it ends with failure detecting an error, the message “Fail” appears. Press the “Esc” key to abort the self diagnostics.

2-4. Outline of Service Diagnostics Functions

• Check ROM Information...

Displays the model information, serial number, BIOS and other information saved in the BIOS ROM. Does not test whether or not the personal computer is normal.

• Battery test...

T ests the battery as to whether the battery is attached or removed, the main po wer is supplied from an A C po wer adapter or not, and the battery is charged or discharged. The test procedure appears on display. Perform the battery test following the messages on display.

Remove and attach the battery → Check (Removal and attachment of battery) Disconnect and connect the AC power → Check (Disconnection and connection of AC power) Remove and attach the battery → Check (Discharge and charge of battery)

• CD/DVD Drive test...

Tests the CD, CD-R, Combination drive ( CD-RW/ DVD-ROM) , CD-RW and DVD drives.

• FDD test...

Tests the floppy disk drive.

2-5 PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

Confidential

• HDD test...

T ests whether the HDD returns a response when communication is established with the hard disk drive. The HDD can be tested without damaging the HDD data (without formatting the HDD) in this test since the HDD data is tentatively stored in memory during the test. If the main power is turned off by mistak e while the test is under way, the HDD data can be damaged. Tests the following test automatically.

1. HDD interface test (Tests whether or not the HDD is recognized)

2. HDD seek test

3. HDD read test

4. HDD write test

5. HDD random read test and random write test (It takes about 2 hours for the 18 GB HDD. This time is a guideline and changes depending on the model.)

6. Returns to the main menu.

• Keyboard test...

Tests the keyboard. When the “Auto select” menu is selected, the keyboard type in use is recognized from the model information that is written in ROM when shipped from the factory and the test is executed accordingly. When a specific keyboard type is selected such as US, UK, or JP, then the keyboard of the selected type is tested. If the model of your computer is JP and the keyboard type is replaced by either the US type or UK type keyboard, select the k eyboard type after it is replaced.

NOTE: The “Fn” key can be checked by pressing the “Fn” and “→” keys at the same time. Other keys can be

checked by pressing the respective keys.

• LED test...

T ests the LED. This test tur ns on one LED after another. The person conducting the test must visually check whether each LED is normal or not.

• Main Memory test...

T ests the main memory. The Main Memory test contains the follo wing three test menus. Select the desired menu that suits your need. The test is exited automatically when the respective test items end normally.

⋅ Fast: Tests once. (Taking one and half minutes to two minutes) ⋅ Medium: Test ten times. ⋅ Heavy: Test twenty times.

Press the “Esc” key to abort the test.

• Main System test...

Tests the fundamental functions of the CPU, etc. The test is exited automatically when all test items end normally.

• FAN test...

Tests the fan. Tests whether the fan rotates and stops. Listen to the rotating sound or feel the wind of the fan to judge whether the fan rotates and stops. The test procedure appears on display. Perform the F AN test f ollo wing the messages on display. Press “Y” to resume rotation when the f an comes to stop. Press “Y” when the fan starts rotating indicating that the test ends in success.

2-6PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

Confidential

• Touch pad test...

Tests the touch pad. Tests whether the cursor moves, and whether right-clicking and left-clicking function properly. The dialog box appears three times. Move the cursor to the box that appears. The tests are performed in the follo wing order .

(1) Touch pad (2) Left-click button (3) Right-click button (Two times)

• Serial loopback test...

Performs the loopback test of the serial port. Connect the port replicator and the loopback tool to the serial port.

• Parallel loopback test...

Performs the loopback test of the parallel port. Connect the port replicator and loopback tool to the parallel port.

• PC card Slot test...

Tests the PC card slot. Implements the 16-bit/card-bus test for the two slots of the main unit.

• Video test...

The video test cannot be performed on the MS-DOS prompt. Go to Video inspection of Chapter “2-5. Inspecting Windows” for the video test.

• PPK test...

T ests the PPK. If the test is not completed within the specified time, an error is triggered due to the time-out set for this test. When two or more PPKs are set, follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

• GUID test...

This test is not required normally. Displays the GUID (i.Link ID value), and judges whether the value on the display is appropriate.

• IEEE 1394 Interface test...

Performs the 1394 communication test. Another personal computer to communicate with is necessary for this test. The models released from the year 2000 have already been confirmed that they do not cause any problems regarding the IEEE1394 interface. Even models released before 2000 will cause no problem if the same type of IEEE1394 interface IC chip (the IC chip used in the iLink block connected to the PCI bus) is used in both personal computers that are connected. In other combinations, the IEEE1394 interface test is not confirmed. (Use of the models released from the year 2000 is recommended.)

1. Connect the iLink cable.

2. Start up the personal computer at the other end of the IEEE1394 interface test connection using the tool floppy disk that must be created beforehand by copying programs from the service diagnostics CD disc. (Prepare a floppy disk that is formatted to contain the DOS system. Create a tool floppy disk by copying the entire TOOL folder of the CD disc to a floppy disk.)

3. Select the 1394 test from the menu at the connected computer to enter the reception state.

4. After the connected personal computer has entered the reception state, select the 1394 test at the personal computer to be tested. The IEEE1394 interface test then starts. Send and receive of the random data are repeated five times (i.e., this test is repeated five times.)

2-7 PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

Confidential

• IrDA test...

The computer cannot perform this test.

• Jog dial test...

The computer cannot perform this test.

• Short aging test.../Long aging test...

Performs the aging test. The short aging test ends when all test items have been performed once. The long aging test checks the machine for about 10 hours by repeating the test items.

• Aging test including the HDD...

NOTE:Note that this test destroys the entire contents of the user’s hard disk drive.

Perform this test only when destructive testing of HDD is desired. The aging test is performed first, then read and write tests of the hard disk are implemented following the aging test. There are two tests; SHORT and LONG. However, the contents of the SHORT aging test are the same as those of the LONG aging test. The test starts immediately when the menu item is selected.

• Exit from Diagnostics MENU...

Quits the service diagnostics program and the DOS prompt appears. If you exit the service diagnostics program by mistake, start up the program again.

2-5. Inspecting Windows

The Windows inspection contains the following three types of inspection.

Audio Modem Video

Before starting inspections, create a floppy disk from the service diag CD to be serviced. The files to be used for inspection are stored in the following sub directory inside the CD. Cop y all the files in the folder t o the floppy disk.

Audio \windiag\wave Modem \windiag\modem Video \windiag\video

• Audio

A microphone and headphones are required for this inspection. Double-click “t_auw01” icon (MS-DOS icon) in the floppy disk that is created in adv ance. The display of the DOS prompt opens and the inspection starts. Once inspection starts, follow the instructions on the display to inspect the audio.

• Modem

A modem and a line simulator are required for this inspection. Double-click “modem” icon (MS-DOS icon) in the floppy disk that is created in advance. The display of the DOS prompt opens and the inspection starts.

2-8PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

Confidential

(END)

• Video NOTE: Because this test is performed by visual inspection, confirm first the normal video patterns using a com

puter known to be good, before starting the test.

In this test, several video patterns are output from the PC and sho wn on the monitor display . When all the video patterns are displayed correctly, the PC under testing is judged to be normal. Double-click “winlcd” icon in the floppy disk that is created in advance. The video inspection menu appears. Press the [→] key as prompted by the message on the display and the inspection starts. Several video patterns a ppear ev ery time the [→] key is pressed. The person conducting the test must visually judge whether the video system has abnormality or not, from the video patterns on the display. Press the [Ctrl] + [Q] keys to stop the video inspection in the middle of the test. Press the [←] key to return to the previous step.

2-6. Self diagnostics Change History

Date of issuance

2001/1

Model

PCG-FX120/FX140 PCG-FX150/FX170 PCG-FX190

Item

2-1

2-2

2-4

2-5

Contents

Announcement of change history starts.

“ 3.Stereo microphone ” is added. “ 4. Headphone ” is added. “ 5. 56K Modem and Line Simulator ” Name is changed. “ 7.VAIO for IEEE1394 Test ” , “ IEEE1394 test ”

:Name and contents are changed.

“ 8. Port Replicator PCGA-PRFX1 for Serial/Parallel tests ” , “ Serial/Parallel Tests” : Name and contents are changed. “ 9.DVD-ROM and Combination Drive (CD-RW/D VD-ROM) supplied ” , “ DVD-ROM Drive and Combination Dri v e(CD-RW/D VD-ROM) Tests ”

: Name and contents are changed.

“ 15.HDD ” is added. “ 3 Stereo microphone ” is added. “ 4 Headphones ” is added. “ 7 VAIO for IEEE1394 test ” : Its contents and title of illustration

are changed.

“ 8 Port Replicator PCGA-PRFX1 ” : Its contents and title of

illustration are changed. “ 9 Combination Drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)/DVD-ROM ” : Its contents and title of illustration are changed.

“ qg HDD ” is added. “ • Keyboard test… ” procedure is changed. “ • Video test… ” procedure is changed. “ • IrDA test... ” procedure is changed. “ • Video ” is added.

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

(END)

3-23-1

CHAPTER 3.

BLOCK DIAGRAM

Port Replicator

CNX-125

(Touchpad BTN)

CNX-123

MODEM

MDC Module

µ-PGA2 Connector

CPU

MP III 850/800/

750/700 MHz

(Cache:256kB OD)

Memory Subsystem

PC100 SO-DIMM

SO-DIMM

Socket 2

Row# 2,3

SO-DIMM

Socket 1

Row# 0,1

LMI

P C I Bus

FW82801

VID

Selector

CPU

Volt Reg

CLK GEN

IMI

C9835

SMBUS2

USB

PORT 0

Primary IDE

Secondary IDE

i.Link

TSB43AA22PD

Audio

AD1881A

AC Link

Ext. MIC

Headphone

Ether PHY

82562ET

Cardbus

RICOH

R5C476 II

L P C

Super I/O

SMSC

LPC47N227

FDD

RS232C

Buffer

Serial

Dsub-9

Parallel

Dsub-25

MDC CN

BtoB(40pin)

EC/KBC/

SPIC

HITACHI H8S/2149

SMBUS0

I/O Expander

/SMBUS MUX

O2micro

OZ998

Encoder

CH7007A

TV-OUT

mini Jack

VGA

DSub-15

LCD

50pin CN

(LED Signal Include)

ITP Connector

Master IDE Device

Optical Devices

FPC(50pin)

Multi Purpose Bay

(FDD/2ndBattery)

SMBUS2

DVO

AHA

ATF Sense

FAN control

ADM1030

FWH

Flash BIOS ROM

AHA

viaLPC

Int. Keyboard

FAN

Batter1

FW82801

HDD

BtoB CN

(50pin)

USB PORT3

LCI

SO-DIMM

Batter2

Refer to Clock Generator Block

Diagram

FW82801

SMBUS2

GMBUS

Debug Board

BtoB (30pin)

VDC_IN

PCG-FX Series

BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev. 1.00

w/ Port Replicator (PCGA-PRFX1) 10/10/00

Serial

DSUB-9

Parallel

DSUB-25

USB

PORT2

VGA

CNX-126

DC-IN

USB

PORT3

100-pin Port Replicator CONNECTOR

RJ-45

ETHER

2 3

Display Cashe

4M byte

16M bit

SDRA

16M bit

SDRA

RJ-11

USB

Port 1

USB PORT1

USB PORT2

i.Link

4-pin

PWS-13

(Battery CONN & Lid-

SW)

CNCN

SWX-73

(PPK&SPKR C N )

FW82807

Bay CN (50pin)

PC Card

Slot x2

PC Card

Socket 1

PC Card

Socket 2

FW82815

Stereo

Speaker

LVDS

SMBUS1

RJ-45

USB

PORT0

LED

PPK

Power BTN

Touch pad

PS/2

MiniDIN-6

for KBD

PS/2

CLK GEN

EEPROM

for Password

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

(END)

4-24-1

CHAPTER 4.

FRAME HARNESS DIAGRAM

KEY BOARD

DC FAN

CPU

VIDEO OUT

EXTERNAL MICROPHONE

HEADPHONE

IEEE 1394 i.LINK

CN2801

CN1101

CN701

CN802

CN1701

CN1703

CN1301

CN1

CN502

250

Side

PC CARD

CONNECTOR

RAM

(OPTION)

RAM

PC100 SO-DIMM

BATTERY PACK

PWS-13 Board (Side-B)

CNX-125 Board (Side-B)

TOUCH PAD

DVD-ROM DRIVE /COMBINATION DRIVE (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)

FLOPPY DISK DRIVE

2nd BATTERY PACK (OPTION)

SWX-73 (Side-A)

MODEM CARD

MBX-49 Board (Side-A)

Speaker L Speaker R

CNX-123 Board (Side-A)

Rear Panel

PHONEPRINTER SERIAL USB

NETWORK

MONITORDC-IN USB

LCD

INVERTER

HARD DISK

FFC LED

122

143 144

1 2

59 60

1 2

59 60

143 144

CN102

CN501

CN2701

CN4005

CN1202

150

FPC

CN2301

CN2302

CN4001

CN4002

CN4004

CN1502

CN702

CN1801

CN3001

CN1902

CN1401

CN2201

CN2004 CN2602

CN1802

30 29

100

CN1602

1 2

29 30

110

22930

CN301

CN303

CN302

CN101

CN105

CN103

CN152

CN151

(FX150/FX170/FX190 Model Only)

From board to connector (direct connection) Harness (connector at both end) Harness (soldered at one end)

Connectors soldered on board and appearing on the panel

5-1

CHAPTER 5.

EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST

NOTE:

• The mechanical parts with no reference number in the exploded views are not supplied.

• Items marked “ * ” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.

• When two or more parts are shown in parallel, use the part described first as the main part.

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety . Replace only with part number specified.

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

5-2

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

Ref.No. Part No. Description Ref.No. Part No. Description

5-1. Main Section

1 X-4623-411-1 (FX150/FX170/FX190)...

ASSY BOTTOM (AM) 1 X-4623-412-1 (FX120/FX140)...ASSY BOTTOM (BM) 3 4-640-837-22 DOOR BATTERY

* 8 4-651-706-01 HEATSINK BOTTOM * 11 4-651-707-01 INSULATOR HEATSINK BOTTOM

12 1-763-658-11 FAN, DC (WITH HEAT SYNC) 15 4-643-832-21 DUMMY CARD 18 A-8066-543-A COMPLETE PWB SWX-73 (PPK) 19 X-4623-388-1 ASSY HOOD KEYBOARD Z 20 1-529-287-11 SPEAKER UNIT

21 3-718-233-01 NUT, PLATE 22 1-790-639-22 FPC 50PIN (FOR HDD) 24 1-772-936-11 (FX190)...HDD (30.0GB)-DJSA230 24 1-772-996-11 (FX150/FX170)...

HDD (20.0GB-DK23BA-20) 24 1-796-060-11 (FX120/FX140)...HDD (10.0GB-DK23BA)

25 1-476-647-11 KEY BOARD UNIT (US) 26 X-4623-390-1 ASSY PALMREST 27 1-772-529-71 PAD, TOUCH 28 A-8066-540-A COMPLETE PWB CNX-125

* 29 4-651-699-01 BRACKET PAD * 30 4-651-708-21 BRACKET (HDD)

* 31 4-640-861-11 BRACKET CD-ROM R

32 1-796-072-11 (FX170/FX190)...COMBO DRIVE (UJDA710) 32 1-796-018-11 (FX120/FX140/FX150)...

DVD-ROM (X8 SD-C2502) 33 X-4623-442-1 (FX170/FX190)...

ASSY DOOR DVD-RW PA (EXP) 33 X-4623-438-1 (FX120/FX140/FX150)...

ASSY DOOR DVD-ROM TO (EXP)

* 34 4-640-860-12 BRACKET (CD-ROM L)

35 4-640-828-01 PLATE FDD 36 1-772-978-21 FDD 37 X-4623-528-1 ASSY BOTTOM FDD Z (TCY2)

38 4-651-713-01 DOOR I/O 39 4-651-844-01 FOOT REAR 40 4-651-714-01 DOOR DOCKING CONNECTOR 41 4-640-851-11 FOOT FRONT 46 A-8066-576-A COMPLETE PWB PWS-13 (2ND)

48 1-761-380-22 CARD, MODEM 52 1-790-640-11 FPC 50PIN (FOR CD-ROM) 53 1-790-641-11 FPC 50PIN (FOR FDD) 55 4-640-845-11 BUTTON BAY 56 4-644-349-01 LATCH BAY

* 57 4-640-854-01 SPRING BAY * 58 4-651-850-01 BRACKET BOTTOM * 59 4-640-857-01 DOOR BATTERY SPRING

60 4-651-698-01 DISPLAY BASE 63 4-651-928-01 COVER BATTERY CONNECTOR

67 4-652-099-01 LABEL I/O 68 4-641-629-01 INSULATOR FDD 69 4-641-763-21 LABEL FD

* 71 4-641-851-02 SPRING (FDD), PLATE * 72 4-651-709-01 BRACKET IO

74 4-651-702-01 DOOR DIMM

* 76 4-644-361-01 BRACKET SPK * 78 4-644-362-11 PLATE PALMREST

81 8-749-018-97 (FX120)...

IC HYM71V8M655AT6-P

(PC-100 SO-DIMM (64MB CL2)) 81 8-759-695-59 (FX120)...

IC MT4LSDT864HG-10EB1

(PC-100 SO-DIMM (64MB CL2))

81 8-749-019-29 (FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190)...

IC MC-4516CD641PS-A80 (PC-100 SO-DIMM (128MB CL2))

81 8-749-019-00 (FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190)...

IC HYM71V16M655AT6-P

(PC-100 SO-DIMM (128MB CL2)) 84 1-960-827-21 HARNESS (2 PIN) 88 A-8066-675-A (FX150/FX170/FX190)...

MBX49 (V-OUT) ASSY (S) 88 A-8066-676-A (FX120/FX140)...

MBX49 (V-OUT) ASSY (S) 105 4-641-630-11 COVER BAY HOLE

112 1-815-505-12 CONNECTOR,2 SLOT CARD BUS 123 1-790-711-21 FFC (PPK) 124 1-757-767-11 FFC(TP-CNX) 125 1-790-710-11 FFC (SWX-PWS)

126 4-644-053-01 SPACER FDD

* 128 4-653-452-01 PLATE, GROUND * 134 4-645-433-01 BRACKET BAY CONNECTOR

136 4-644-357-01 CUSHION SPK 139 A-8048-964-A ASSY BAY FD (CZ)

147 8-759-835-91 (FX190)...

IC KP80526GY850256(PIII 850MHz) 147 8-759-835-92 (FX170)...

IC KP80526GY800256(PIII 800MHz) 147 8-759-835-94 (FX120/FX140)...

IC KP80526GY700256(PIII 700MHz) 147 8-759-836-02 (FX150)...IC KP80526GY750256

(PIII 750MHz) 148 X-4623-561-1 ASSY LATCH DETECTOR

149 1-528-113-41 BATTERY, LITHIUM

* 152 4-651-871-01 HEAT SINK

153 4-652-012-01 SHEET, ELECTRIC HEAT 154 4-651-989-01 SPACER (MBX) 155 4-651-701-01 DOOR MODEM

156 4-653-151-01 SPACER (KBF) 157 4-653-466-01 CUSHION (HD-M) 159 4-653-963-01 SHIELD (CNX) 160 4-653-964-01 SPACER (B/P) 161 4-654-019-01 GASKET (AV)

162 4-654-047-01 SHIELD (AV) 163 4-653-936-01 GASKET (HB/M)

B1 4-641-726-41 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD B3 4-644-899-01 SCREW (M2), 0 NUMBER P3 KIND B4 4-639-112-01 SCREW M2X4 B6 4-646-807-01 0 PLATE M2.5 (FDD) B7 4-644-402-12 SCREW (MBX)

B8 4-641-726-11 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD B10 4-652-498-01 +B M2 (NOJI) B12 4-645-177-01 (FX170/FX190)...SCREW (M1.7X3.5) B14 4-645-497-01 SCREW (M2.6), CROSS (HOLE) BIND B15 4-635-301-01 SCREW M3X4

B17 7-622-205-05 NUT M2 TYPE2

* B18 4-635-966-01 SCREW (HEX)

B19 7-621-772-70 SCREW +B 2X14 B29 4-646-807-11 0 PLATE M2.5 (FDD) B31 4-645-214-11 GRIP, M2

B32 7-621-772-68 SCREW +B 2X12 B33 4-642-852-21 +B M2

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)5-3 5-4

163

160

161

159

162

B8 B8

B10

B18

B19

B10

B15

112

157

B32

B17

123

105

155

124

125

B14

136

139

134

B29

126

B10

B12

147

152 153

148

149

701 (Refer to Page 5-12.)

∗

154

B31

156

128

B33

B12

(FX170

FX190 Model)

(FX120/FX140/

FX150 Model)

∗1 The VIDEO OUT connector is mounted only in FX150/FX170/FX190 Model. ∗2 For the destination of the cable, refer to pages 5-5, 5-7 and 5-9.

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

Ref.No. Part No. Description Ref.No. Part No. Description

5-2. LCD Section (FX190 Model) – Made by SA –

5-5 5-6

NOTE :

The dip switch on the MBX-49 board (Main board) is set to match with the LCD (1-476-576-11) that is used in this computer.

The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position.

201 1-476-316-11 INVERTER UNIT 202 X-4623-380-1 HINGE LEFT 15 203 X-4623-446-2 ASSY HOU, BEZEL 15SA-Z (EXP) 206 4-637-902-41 LATCH 207 1-476-576-11 LCD UNIT (15.0 TFT-SXGA+)

208 4-637-903-01 SPRING LATCH 212 X-4623-415-1 ASSY HOU, DISPLAY 15SA-Z 213 4-642-762-41 COVER HINGE (15) 214 4-653-029-11 LABEL ID (U) 219 1-757-604-11 PWB, FLEXIBLE PRINT (SINGLE)

220 4-642-755-01 BRACKET LCD (DL) 15 221 4-642-756-01 BRACKET LCD (BL) 15 222 4-642-757-01 BRACKET LCD (DR) 15 223 4-642-758-01 BRACKET LCD (BR) 15 224 4-646-217-11 COVER SCREW SIDE (15)

225 4-635-277-22 COVER SCREW LOWER 226 4-643-549-12 COVER SCREW SHAFT 228 X-4623-381-1 HINGE RIGHT 15 229 4-643-366-11 EDGE GUARD HINGE (15) 231 4-643-837-01 SHIELD (LCD)

234 4-635-276-22 COVER SCREW UPPER 235 4-642-760-12 CUSHION CENTER 236 4-646-216-01 SHIELD TAPE (LCD) L 237 1-961-017-21 HARNESS,LCD (SXGA+) 238 4-650-831-01 SHIELD TAPE (SK)

239 4-653-980-01 GASKET HINGE (15)

B8 4-641-726-11 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD B22 4-642-761-01 +P M2X3 LOCK B23 4-644-165-01 SCREW (M2.6X4), 0 PLATE P1 MAIN B30 4-643-550-01 +P 2.6X6 LOCK PRECISION TYPE3

B30

B22

224

221

226

235

203

234

206

208

224

223

214

207

236

212

213

219

201

225

222

229

228

202

231

237

231

239

220

B23

∗

238

12345678 10011111

0 : ON 1: OFF

No.

ON/OFF

1234567

∗1 For the installation position, refer to page 5-3.

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

5-3. LCD Section (FX150/FX170 Model) – Made b y SA –

601 1-476-316-11 INVERTER UNIT 602 X-4623-380-1 HINGE LEFT 15 603 X-4623-446-2 ASSY HOU, BEZEL 15SA-Z (EXP) 606 4-637-902-41 LATCH 607 1-418-574-41 LCD UNIT (15.0 TFT-XGA)

608 4-637-903-01 SPRING LATCH 612 X-4623-415-1 ASSY HOU, DISPLAY 15SA-Z 613 4-642-762-41 COVER HINGE (15)

614 4-653-029-21 (FX170)...LABEL ID (U) 614 4-653-029-31 (FX150)...LABEL ID (U) 619 1-757-604-11 PWB, FLEXIBLE PRINT (SINGLE) 620 4-642-755-01 BRACKET LCD (DL) 15 621 4-642-756-01 BRACKET LCD (BL) 15

622 4-642-757-01 BRACKET LCD (DR) 15 623 4-642-758-01 BRACKET LCD (BR) 15 624 4-646-217-11 COVER SCREW SIDE (15) 625 4-635-277-22 COVER SCREW LOWER 626 4-643-549-12 COVER SCREW SHAFT

628 X-4623-381-1 HINGE RIGHT 15 629 4-643-366-11 EDGE GUARD HINGE (15) 631 4-643-837-01 SHIELD (LCD) 634 4-635-276-22 COVER SCREW UPPER 635 4-642-760-12 CUSHION CENTER

636 4-646-216-01 SHIELD TAPE (LCD) L 637 1-961-018-31 HARNESS,LCD (XGA-F-N) 638 4-650-831-01 SHIELD TAPE (SK) 639 4-653-980-01 GASKET HINGE (15)

B8 4-641-726-11 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD B22 4-642-761-01 +P M2X3 LOCK B23 4-644-165-01 SCREW (M2.6X4), 0 PLATE P1 MAIN B30 4-643-550-01 +P 2.6X6 LOCK PRECISION TYPE3

Ref.No. Part No. Description Ref.No. Part No. Description

5-7 5-8

B30

B22

639

624

621

626

635

603

634

606

608

624

623

614

607

636

612

613

601

619

625

622

629

628

602

631

620

B23

∗

638

637

NOTE :

The dip switch on the MBX-49 board (Main board) is set to match with the LCD (1-418-574-41) that is used in this computer.

The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position.

12345678 01111111

0 : ON 1: OFF

No.

ON/OFF

1234567

∗1 For the installation position, refer to page 5-3.

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

Ref.No. Part No. Description

5-4. LCD Section (FX140 Model) – Made by SA –

301 1-476-316-11 INVERTER UNIT 302 X-4623-378-1 HINGE LEFT MV 303 X-4623-445-2 ASSY HOU, BEZEL 14SA-Z (EXP) 304 4-635-277-22 COVER SCREW LOWER 305 4-635-276-22 COVER SCREW UPPER

306 4-637-902-41 LATCH 307 1-418-716-21 LCD UNIT (14.1" TFT-XGA) 308 4-637-903-01 SPRING LATCH 309 X-4623-379-1 HINGE RIGHT MV 312 X-4623-397-1 ASSY HOU, DISPLAY MV

313 4-642-762-41 COVER HINGE (15) 314 4-653-029-41 LABEL ID (U)

317 1-757-605-11 PWB, FLEXIBLE PRINT (SINGLE) * 319 3-909-058-01 SHEET (D), ADHESIVE * 322 4-644-163-01 BRACKET LCD LEFT 14 (SA)

* 323 4-644-164-01 BRACKET LCD RIGHT 14 (SA)

325 4-642-760-12 CUSHION CENTER

326 1-961-018-21 HARNESS LCD (XGA-F-N)

327 4-650-831-01 SHIELD TAPE (SK)

328 4-636-094-02 CUSHION FLASH * 329 4-651-747-01 DISPLAY SHIELD PLATE MV

5-9 5-10

Ref.No. Part No. Description

312

302

326

317

301

307

308

306

305

325

303

319

B22

304

B20

328

329

B20

B22

309

314

322

323

313

∗

327

B8 4-641-726-11 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD B20 7-628-254-00 SCREW +PS 2.6X5 B22 4-642-761-01 +P M2X3 LOCK

NOTE :

The dip switch on the MBX-49 board (Main board) is set to match with the LCD (1-418-716-21) that is used in this computer.

The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position.

12345678 00111111

0 : ON 1: OFF

No.

ON/OFF

1234567

∗1 For the installation position, refer to page 5-3.

Confidential

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

Ref.No. Part No. Description

5-5. LCD Section (FX120 Model) – Made by AC –

5-11 5-12

Ref.No. Part No. Description

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

ACCESSORIES ************

701 A-8048-965-A ASSY WEIGHT SAVER (Z)

(Refer to Page 5-4.)

0 702 1-476-342-12 ADAPTOR, AC

703 1-756-147-11 (FX120/FX140)...

BATTERY PACK, LITHIUM ION SON

703 1-528-935-12 (FX150/FX170/FX190)...

PACK, LITHIUM ION BATTERY

704 1-575-875-51 CORD, CONNECTION

0 1-757-562-21 CORD, POWER

4-653-234-11 USER GUIDE,FX100 4-653-314-11 QUICK START, FX100

(END)

401 1-476-316-11 INVERTER UNIT 402 X-4623-378-1 HINGE LEFT MV 403 X-4623-444-2 ASSY HOU, BEZEL 13.3M (EXP) 404 4-635-277-22 COVER SCREW LOWER 405 4-635-276-22 COVER SCREW UPPER

406 4-637-902-41 LATCH 407 1-418-882-11 LCD UNIT (13.3" TFT XGA) 408 4-637-903-01 SPRING LATCH 409 X-4623-379-1 HINGE RIGHT MV 412 X-4623-397-1 ASSY HOU, DISPLAY MV

413 4-642-762-41 COVER HINGE (15) 414 4-653-029-51 LABEL ID (U) 417 1-757-605-11 PWB, FLEXIBLE PRINT (SINGLE) 419 4-642-760-12 CUSHION CENTER

* 420 3-909-058-01 SHEET (D), ADHESIVE * 422 4-651-749-11 BRACKET LCD LEFT 13.3 (AC)

* 423 4-651-751-11 BRACKET LCD RIGHT 13.3 (AC)

426 1-961-018-41 HARNESS, LCD (XGA-F-N) 427 4-650-831-01 SHIELD TAPE (SK) 428 4-636-094-02 CUSHION FLASH

* 429 4-651-747-01 DISPLAY SHIELD PLATE MV

B8 4-641-726-11 SCREW (M2), SPECIAL HEAD B20 7-628-254-00 SCREW +PS 2.6X5 B23 3-739-116-01 SCREW (2X3), +PS

701

Weight saver (1)

702

AC adaptor (1)

703

Battery pack (1)

704

Video cable (1)

428

429

B20

B23

B20

404

419

403

405

406

408

407

422

412

409

413

417

401

402

414

420

423

∗

427

426

NOTE :

The dip switch on the MBX-49 board (Main board) is set to match with the LCD (1-476-576-11) that is used in this computer.

The upper position where ON indication is shown is the ON position . The lower position is the OFF position.

12345678 11101111

0 : ON 1: OFF

No.

ON/OFF

1234567

∗1 For the installation position, refer to page 5-3.

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

PCG-FX12 0/FX120K, PC G -F X1 40/FX140K PCG-FX15 0/FX150K, PC G -F X1 70/FX170K PCG-FX190/FX190K

Contents

Notice to Users .......................................................................................3

Owner’s Record ......................................... ............................ ...... ..... ............4

Safety Information ................................................................. ...... .................4

Regulatory Information .................................................................................6

Disposal of Lithium Ion Battery ...................................................................8

Industry Canada Notice .................................................................................8

Welcome ...............................................................................................11

Features .......................................................................................................11

Unpacking Your Notebook .........................................................................12

Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ......................................................15

Locating Controls and Connectors .............................................................. 15

Connecting a Power Source ........................................................................ 20

Starting Your Notebook ............................................................... ..... ...... ....24

Registering Your Notebook ........................................................................25

Shutting Down Your Notebook ............................................. ...... ..... ..........2 6

About the Software on Your Notebook ..............................................29

Overview ..................................................................................................... 29

Software Support Information ....................................................................33

Troubleshooting ........................... .......................... .......................... ....37

VAIO Notebook User Guide

Notice to Users

Sony Electronics Inc. provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims an 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 an 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 thereof.

Sony Electronics Inc. reserv es the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

This product contai ns soft ware owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of s uch software is subject to the terms and conditions of license ag reements enclosed wit h this product. Some of the software may no t be transpor ted or used outs id e the United Stat es. Software specifications are subj e ct to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions.

Updates and additions to software may require an additional cha rge. Sub scriptions to online

service providers may require a fee an d cr edit card information . Fi na ncial 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 Internationa l Equipment Program is an international program that promotes ene rgy saving through the use of computers and othe r office equipment . The program backs the development and dissemination of produc ts w i th fu nctions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It i s a n open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipmen t such as computers, displays, pr in ters, facsimiles and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. registered mark.

Sony, Handycam, i.LINK, Mavica, Med ia Bar, MovieShaker, PictureGear, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Me, Windows Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered t rademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Inte l, SpeedStep, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM.

NERGY STAR Office

NERGY STAR is a U.S.

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and oth er i ntel le ctua l property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection t echnology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and ot he r li m it ed viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corpora tion. Reverse engine ering or disassembly is prohibit ed.

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used onl y to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Th e i. LINK connection may vary, depending on the software a ppl ic at io ns, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

Please refer to the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compat ib le device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.LINKcompatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard dis k drive, co n firm their operating system com pa ti bi li ty and re quired operating conditions.

All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Owner’s Record

The model num ber and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VA IO® Notebook. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center.

Model Numbers: PCG-9512, PCG-9 522, PCG 9532, PCG 9542, PCG-9552, PCG-951A, PCG-952A, PCG-953A, PCG-954A, PCG955A

Safety Information

WARNING

❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture.

❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not

open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

❑ Never install modem or telephone

wiring during a lightning storm.

❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet

locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

❑ Never touch telephone wire or

terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

❑ Use caution when installing or

modifying telephone lines.

❑ Avoid using the modem during an

electrical storm.

❑ Do not use the modem or a

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

❑ A socket outlet should be as close as

possible to the unit and easily accessible.

Caution- Using optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet because the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Serial Number:__ ______________________

Safety Information

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

For CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive: Danger- Drive emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

Caution: Use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord to reduce the risk of fire.

AVERTISSEMENT

❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie

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

❑ Pour prévenir tout risque

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

❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de

fil modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique.

❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation

d’une prise téléphonique dans un endroit 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.

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

Pour les lecteur CD-RW/DVDROM, lecteur DVD-ROM: Danger : Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l’exposition directe au faisceau.

Attention : Afin de réduire les risques d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un cordon de communication N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.

If you have questions about this product, you can reach the Sony Custom er 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.

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PCG-9512

PCG-9522 PCG-9532 PCG-9542 PCG-9552 PCG-951A PCG-952A PCG-953A PCG-954A PCG-955A

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Addres s: 1 Sony Dr ive

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a part ic ular installatio n . If th is equipment does ca use harmful interference to radio or television reception, which ca n be determined by turn in g the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or m ore of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❑

Increase the separation b etween the

❑

equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

❑

circuit d ifferent fr o m that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the deale r or an experienced

❑

radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could v oid your aut hority to ope rate this equipment.

Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.)

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

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference.

(2) This device must accept any interferenc e

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been t est ed a nd found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P a rt 15 of the Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea s onable protection against harmful interference in a residential installati on. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and us ed i n accordance w ith the instruct ions, may cause

201-930-6972

Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limit s may be at tached to this computer product. Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radi o a nd te levision re ce ption.

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

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If reque s te d, this info rmation must be provided to the telephone com pa ny.

This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack.

Regulatory Information

The REN is used to det er mi ne the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line ma y result in the devices not ringing in response to an inco ming call. In most, but no t all areas, the sum of the REN s should not exceed fiv e (5.0). T o be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as d etermined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to dete r mine 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 servi ce m ay be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify th e customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a comp laint with the FCC if y ou believe it is necessary.

The telephon e company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide ad vance no ti ce in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterr upted service.

If trouble is experien ce d w it h this equipment, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to the Sony Customer Informati on Se rvice 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 serv ice comm issi on, or corporation co mm ission, for information.)

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom o f ea ch transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an ide n tificatio n of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the tel ephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.

In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation.

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

Repair of this equipme nt should be made only by a Sony Se rv ice Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).

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

This Class B digital apparatus c omplies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la nor me N M B-003 du Canada.

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Disposal of Lithium Ion Battery

You can return your unwante d lith ium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.

In some areas the disposal of lithium

✍

ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nea re s t you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or

1-800-961-7669 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.

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.

Industry Canada Notice

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunica tions network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescrib ed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The D ep art m ent does not guarantee the equipment will opera t e to the user’s satisfaction.

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

The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditi ons may not prevent degradation of service in some situat io ns.

Industry Canada Notice

Repairs to certified equipm ent should be coordinated by a represe ntative designated by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment.

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

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections them selves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electricia n, as appropriate.

NOTI CE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provide s an in dica tion of t he maximu m numb er of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephon e in terface. The termination on an interface may consist of a ny com bination of devices subject only to the requir ement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numb ers of all the devices does not exceed 5. Th e Ringer Equivalence Number for this eq ui p men t is 0.2.

télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que l a conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service da ns ce rtaines situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées pa r un représentant désigné par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de télécommunicati ons peut demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modi ficatio ns effectu ée s par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protecti on, l’u ti li sateur doit s’assurer que tous les f ils de mise à la te rre de la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des cana lisa ti ons d’e au métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cett e pr écau tio n est par ticu lièr ement importante dans les régions rurale s.

Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces rac co rd e ments lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.

Avis de L’Industrie Canada

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

Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux norm e s de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au ma tériel terminal. Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pa s que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’ u tilisateur.

Avant d’instal ler ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale de

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

La terminaison d’une int er face télé phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs, à la seule condition qu e l a som m e d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est de 0.2.

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® Notebook. Sony ha s 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

✍

“Specifications” in the online manual VAIO® Notebook User Guide.

❑

Exceptional performance —

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

❑

Portability —

Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without AC

†

power.

❑

Sony audio and video quality —

High-quality MPEG1/MPEG2 video supports full-screen display and enables you to take adv a ntage 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® Windows® Operating System —

Microsoft Windows

❑

Communications —

Windows® Millennium Edition (Windo ws Me™) or Microsoft®

2000 Professional.

Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse

Your system includes

the Internet, and use fax features.

❑

Optical drive (DVD-ROM or CD-RW/DVD-ROM) —

The CD-RW/ DVD-ROM dri ve utilizes a ne w optical storage technology that combines the features of both a CD-RW drive and DVD-ROM drive, providing increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. The CD-RW/

* Processor may be reduce d to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power. † Actual upload and download sp ee ds m ay vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and gov-

ernment regul at ions.

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

DVD-ROM drive plays DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, and CD-R discs. This drive is available on select models only.

Your optical drive differs depending on the model you purchase.

✍

Unpacking Your Notebook

To unpack your VAIO notebook, remove the following components from the box.

Hardware

Main unit

Video cable (PCG-FX150/PCG-FX150K PCG-FX170/PCG-FX170K PCG-FX190/PCG-FX190K only)

Power cord

AC adapter

Rechargeable battery pack

Weight saver

* Removable flopp y di sk drive is in the multipurpose bay.

Manuals

Unpac ki ng Your Notebook

❑ VAIO® Qu i ck Start —

Contains information on unpacking and setting up

your notebook, supplementary updates, and software information.

❑ Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting Started ma nual or the

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Getting Started manual —

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

Software CDs

❑

Microsoft® Word 2000 —

VAIO notebook you purchase.

Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word on the

Recovery CDs

❑

System Recovery CD(s) —

shipped with your notebook if the y become co rrupted or ar e erased. Use it to restore the hard disk of the VAIO® Notebook you purchase.

❑

Application Recovery CD(s) —

applications if they become corrupted or are erased.

Allows you to restore the software titles

Allows you to reinstall individual

❑

Driver Recovery CD(s) —

Allows yo u to reinst all individual de v ice dri v ers

if they become corrupted or are erased.

Other

Packet containing special product offers

❑

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook

This section describes the controls and connectors on your VAIO® Notebook, how to con nect your notebook to a power s ou rce, and ho w t o st art and s hut down your notebook.

Locating Controls and Connectors

Front

1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen 7 Battery 1 and 2 indicators

2 Speakers 8 Hard disk drive indicator

3 Keyboard 9 Num lock indicator

4 Touchpad 10 Caps lock indicator

5 Left and right buttons 11 Scroll lock indicator

6 Power indicator

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Left

1 Video out (select models only) 4

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate tha t a prod cut contains an IEEE 1394

connection. The i.LINK connection may vary , de pe nding on the software applicatio ns, operating system, and i.LINK-compa tible devices. All products with an i.LI NK conn e ction may not communicate with each other.

Please refer to the documenation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatiblity and required operati ng conditions.

Microphone connector 5 PC card slots

Headphone connector 6 Battery bay

i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400

connector

Right

Locating Controls and Connectors

1 PPK buttons

2 Power button

3 Optical drive (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive for PCG-FX170/PCG-FX170K

PCG-FX190/PCG-FX190K) (DVD-ROM drive for PCG-FX120/PCG-FX120K/PCG-FX140 PCG-FX140K/PCG-FX150/PCG-FX150K)

4 Multipurpose bay

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Back

1 Modem jack 5 Monitor connector

3 Serial connector 7 DC In connector

4 Printer connector

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

✍

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

USB connectors 6 Ethernet connector

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

Bottom

1 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever

2 Reset switch

Locating Controls and Connectors

3 Tilt stands

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

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

notebook. 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

Power cord

(supplied)

Notes on the AC Adapter

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

❑

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

❑

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

❑

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

Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

❑

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

❑

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

❑

computer for a long time. The LED indicator on the A C adapter may remain on until the AC adapter is

❑

unplugged from your notebook.

Connecting a Power Source

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

❑

Use only the AC adapter supplied with your VAIO® Notebook.

❑

Using Battery Power

You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. When using two battery packs, insert the second battery pack into the multipurpose bay on the right side of the notebook. (See “Using a Second Battery Pack” in the online manual

VAIO® Notebook User Guide

for details.) Additional battery packs are

available as a separate option. The battery pack that comes with your notebook 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.

✍

Battery bay

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the notebook.

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 notebook, do not attempt to insert or remove

✍

the battery pack. Lifting and turning the notebook 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 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. For PCGFX120/FX120K, PCG-FX140/FX140K models, this process takes approximately 1.5 hours. For PCG-FX150/FX150K, PCG-FX170/FX170K, PCG-FX190/FX190K models, this process takes approximately 3.0 hours.

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

✍

“Displaying Battery Information” in the online manual VAIO® Notebook User Guide for details.

Connecting a Power Source

There are two battery indicator lights on your notebook

Battery indicator lights

Battery Indicator Description

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

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

Battery Indicator Light

Description

Status

On The notebook is using battery power.

Single blink The battery is running out of power.

Double blink The battery is charging.

Off The notebook is using AC power.

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

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.

Starting Your Notebook

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

Opening the notebook

LCD lock lever

Registering Your Notebook

Press the power button on top of the notebook until the green power

indicator light turns on.

(Windows Me™ only) When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO

✍

InitManager dialog box will appear. Please select “OK” to begin initial setup. If you do not execute the initial setup, you cannot use VAIO original hardware functions such as PPK, Power Management tools, the scroll function of the touchpad, and keyboard shortcut key combined with Fn key.

Po we r b utton

Power indicator

Power button

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

✍

notebook turns off.

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

To decrease brightness, press Fn+F5 then the down or left arrow key.

❑

To incr ease bright ness, pres s Fn+F5 then the up or right arrow ke y.

❑

Registering Your Notebook

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

❑

Sony Customer Support —

troubleshoot problems you may be having with your notebook.

❑

Limited Warranty —

Protect your investment. See the Warranty Card for

more details.

Talk to a Support Representative to

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

If you did not register your notebook when you first turned it on, follow these steps to use the online computer registration service.

Make sure your notebook is connected to a phone line.

Click the registration icon on the VAIO desktop.

Enter the information requested on the first online registration form.

Press the tab key to move from box to box.

✍

Click the Next button to advance to the next form.

Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you

complete a form. The notebook automatically transfers your registration information using

your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number or a local number.

You may sign up for Internet access with a Sony preferred Internet Service Provider.

✍

Shutting Down Your Notebook

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

Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar.

Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down

Windows dialog box. Select Shut Down.

Click OK.

Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.

✍

W a it for your notebook to automatically turn off. The notebook is off when the

power indicator light goes out.

Shutting Down Your Notebook

Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your notebook.

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

✍

“Controlling Power Management” in the online manual VAIO® Notebook User Guide for details.

If you are unable to shut down your notebook.

Close or end all operations as follows:

Close all applications.

❑

Remove the PC cards.

❑

Disconnect USB de vi ces.

❑

Restart your notebook by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys at the same

time.

If you are still unable to shut down your notebook, press the power button and hold it

✍

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

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

About the Software on Your Notebook

Your VAIO® Notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section provides an overview of the software titles included with your notebook and software support in formation.

Overview

Adaptec Easy CD Creator™ and DirectCD™ (on select models only)

Adaptec, Inc.

Adaptec Easy CD Creator makes it easier than ev er to create music, photo, video, and data CDs. It enables you to access music on the Internet, fine-tune your music tracks, edit and enhance photos and video s w it h a pro's touch. Save and share data with confidence. With DirectCD, CD recording has become as easy as using a disk driv e or floppy disk. You can save fil es directly from your application software directly to your CD-R disc; you can drag and drop files, rename files, delete files, and create new directories right on the CD-R.

Adobe Acrobat Reader®

Adobe Systems, Inc.

Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is int ended to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms.

Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition (Windows Me™ only)

Adobe Systems, Inc.

Create amazing photo effects with Ado be PhotoDeluxe. Without learning com pl ex software, you can enhance, restore, and be creative with your photos. Includes built-in guided activities, stock photos, clip art and templates to assist you.

Adobe Premiere® LE (Windows Me only)

Adobe Systems, Inc.

Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editin g tool for producing movies for video, multimedia, or the Web. View source clips and edited footage simultaneously on the monitor window. Create video clips up to three hours long with complete audio-video synchronization.

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

America Online® (Windows Me™ only)

America Online, Inc.

America Online is a popular Interne t o nline servic e. Stay in tou ch with fa m ily an d frien ds with easy-to-use e-mail, manage your personal finances, get the latest news and sports scores, and chat with thousands of others who share your interests.

ArcSoft® PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pro (Windows Me only)

ArcSoft, Inc.

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

CompuServe® 2000 (Windows Me only)

CompuServe

CompuServe is the most comprehensive source of organized business and educational information online today. CompuServe allows you to access the vastness of the Internet, without wasting time wading through it. Maximize your time online with CompuServe.

DVgate™

Sony Electronics Inc.

Connect a digital video camera recorder to t he i.LINK video clips and still images. You can edit clips from your video, add others, and combine clips into new movie segments. You can al so save your images i n a variety of pop ular file formats.

*®

connect or an d ca pture your own

EarthLink Network TotalAccess® (Windows Me only)

EarthLink, Inc.

An Internet Service Provider that suppl ies access, information, and assistance to its customers, introduc ing th em to the Interne t. Memb er bene f its incl ude e-ma il, newsgroups, a personal start page, a free 6 MB web site, a member newsletter, and 24-hour technical support.

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

nection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

Please refer to the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for information on operat ing conditions an d proper connection. Before connect i ng i. L I NK -compatible peripherals to your syst em , su ch as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatib ly and re quired operating conditions.

Overview

McAfee® VirusScan®

Network Associates, Inc.

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

Media Ba r™

Sony Electronics Inc.

Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony device s. In addition to a udio/vide o library catalogi ng and play list managemen t, Media Bar software includes digital video quality control and effects features. Media Bar software seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy-to-use software interface.

Microsoft® Internet Explorer

Microsoft Corporation

Internet Explo re r del ivers th e web the w a y yo u want it. It is safe, easy to us e , and you can personalize how you access the web. Outlook Express and other tools in Internet Explorer also help you have a great experience when you are on the web.

Microsoft® Word 2000

Microsoft Corporation

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

MovieShaker™

Sony Electronics Inc.

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

Netscape Communicator®

Netscape Communications Corporation

Netscape Communicator is an all-in-one Internet tool that makes it easy to browse the web, send In te rne t e-m a il, ch a t, re a d newsgro u ps , an d co mpose great we b do c um e nts .

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

PictureGear

Sony Electronics Inc.

This image management software displays images from your hard disk drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. The images appear in a convenient lighttable format, so that yo u can easily view the contents of an ent ire folder.

™

Prodigy Internet® (Windows Me™ only)

Pr od igy Commu nica tio ns Corporation

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

Quicken® 2001

Intuit, Inc.

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

Smart Capture

Sony Electronics Inc.

Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK Handycam® Camcorder that supports the i.LINK interface. It allows you to capture compressed video or still imag es that yo u can sa v e or share via e-m ail. A smart sol ution to computer, digital audio/video and network convergence.

*®

connection between your notebook and a Sony Digital

Smart Connect (Windows 2000 only)

Sony Electronics Inc.

Smart Connect allows you to use an i.LINK cable to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer th at supports Smart Connect. You can then use one computer to copy, delete, and edit files on the oth e r computer. You can also print from a pr inter attached to either computer.

Sound Forge® XP (Windows Me only)

Sonic Foundry, Inc.

Sound Forge XP a llows you to put po we r f ul au dio proces si ng tools and e ffects to work on your notebook . Simply cut, copy, and paste your way to strik ing mult imedia f iles for use in everything from Web pages to desktop presentations.

Software Support Information

WinDVD™

InterVideo, Inc.

WinDVD is a simple-to-use DVD player combining all the features you would expect to find in a stan dard c o nsum e r DVD playe r, in additio n to som e very adva nc ed fun cti on al ity, such as full VCD 2.0 support, full precision video decode, a choice of user interfaces, and video display options. You can play DVD titles or Video CDs. WinDVD automatically determines the type of d isc in the DVD drive and uses the correct playback method.

Software Support Information

Adaptec, Inc.

Web site http://www.a dap te c.com / phone 408-945-8600 fax 408-262-2533

Acroba

Reader , Adobe PhotoDelux

t®

Business Edition, Adobe

e®

Premiere® LE (Adobe Systems, Inc.)

Web site http://www.a dob e. com/ phone 206-675-6126 (fee-based support) e-mail techdocs@adobe.com hours M-F , 6 AM-5 PM PT

America Online® (America Online)

Web site http://www.a ol .com phone 800-827-3338 hours 7 days a week, 24 ho urs a day

CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServ e )

Web site http://www.compuserve.c om phone 800-848-8990

EarthLink Network TotalAccess® (EarthLink, Inc.)

Web site http://help .e ar t hlink.net/tech s up po rt / phone 800-395-8410 e-mail support@earthlink.net hours 7 days a week, 24 ho urs a day

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

McAfee® VirusScan® (Network Associates, Inc.)

Web site http://support.mcafee .com phone 408-988-3832 e-mail cybr@nai.com hours M-F 9AM-5PM Central Time

Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corporation)

Web site http://www.netscape.com/ phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 ho urs a day

PhotoPrinter™ 2000 Pr o (A rcSoft, Inc.)

Web site(s) http://www.arcsoft.com

http://www.photoisland.com phone 510-440-9901 fax 510-440-1270 e-mail techsupport@arcsoft.com hours M-F, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM PT

Prodigy Internet® (Prodigy Communications Corporation)

Web site http://www.prodigy.c om phone 800-213-0992 hours 7 AM - 3 AM ET

Quicken® 2001 (Intuit, Inc.)

Web site http://www.intui t.com /su pp ort phone 900-555-4688 hours 7 days a week, 24 ho urs a day

Windows® Operating System, Internet Explorer (Microsoft Corporatio n)

Web site http://www.microsoft.c om/su pport / phone 888-4SONYPC (888-476-6972)

hours 7 days a week, 24 ho urs a day

Software Support Information

WinDVD™ (InterVideo, Inc.)

Web site http://www.intervideo.com phone 510-651-0888

* Support from 1-888-4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase.

Sony Service Center

For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4 SONYPC (1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Troubleshooting

This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you contact Sony PC Support (http://www.sony.com/ pcsupport).

Troubleshooting your notebook

(Windows Me only) When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear. Please select “OK” to begin initial setup. If you do not execute the initial setup, you cannot use part of VAIO original hardware fun ctions such as Power Managemen t too l, s croll fu nction of touc hpad, and keyboard shortcut key function combined wit h the Fn key.

My notebook does not start.

Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned

❑

on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook indicates that the power is on.

Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged.

❑

Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive.

❑

Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly , as described

❑

in “Connecting a Power Source” on page 20. If you plugged th e not eb ook in to a power stri p or UPS , make sure the power

❑

strip or UPS is turned on and working. If you are using an external display, check that it is plugged into a power

❑

source and turned on. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for details.

Moisture condensation may have occurred. Do not use the notebook for at

❑

least one hour and then turn on the notebook. Take the battery pack off the notebook, unplug the power cord and plug it

❑

again, then turn on the power.

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

My notebook starts, but my system doesn’t start properly.

When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not start your

❑

system properly. The message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” appears at the bottom of the screen. Follow these steps:

1 Press F2. The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter. 3 Press to select System Time, then set the time (hour: minute:

second). Press E nter.

4Press to select Exit, then press to select Get Default Values. The

message “Load default configuration now?” appears. 5 Select Yes and pres s Enter. 6 Select Exit (Save Changes), and then press Enter. The message “Save

Configuration changes and exit now?” appears. 7 Select Yes, and then press Enter. The notebook restarts.

My notebook starts, but the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not start.

Make sure there is no diskette i n the floppy disk dr ive (non-bootable).

❑

If a non-bootable diskette is in the drive, follow these steps:

❑

1 Turn off the notebook, and then remove the diskette. 2 Restart the notebook and confirm that Windows starts properly. If Windows still does not start, follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS:

❑

1 Remove any diskette from the floppy disk dr ive. 2 Turn off the notebook. 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook. 4 Turn the notebook back on. 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu

screen appears. 6 Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

Troubleshooting

7 Press the arr ow k eys to select “Get Def ault Values” and then press Enter .

The message “Load default configuration now?” appears. 8 Select Yes, then press Enter. 9 Use the directional ar row k eys to select “Exit” (Sa v e Changes), and then

press Enter. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?”

appears. 10 Select Yes, then press Enter. The notebook restarts.

If your notebook continues to display t he message “Oper ating system n ot found”, and Windows does not start, contact Sony Customer Support.

My notebook stops responding or does not shut down.

It is best to shut down your notebook using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu. Using other methods, including those listed here, may result in loss of unsaved data.

Try restarting the notebook. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button,

❑

click Shut Down, and then click Restart. (Windows Me) If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step, you

❑

can restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete (at the same time) twice. (W indo ws 2000) If you canno t restart as described in the preceding step, you can restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete (at the same time) and clicking Shut Down on the Windows Security screen.

If the previous step does not work, press and hold the power button for at

❑

least four seconds. This turns off the power. (Windows Me) If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or

❑

DVD, stop the CD/DVD, and restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete (at the same time) twice. (Windows 2000) If your notebook stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, stop the CD/DVD, and restart the notebook by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete (at the same time) and clicking Shut Do wn on the Windo ws Security screen.

Unplug the notebook f rom the AC ad apter an d remo v e the batt ery pack fr om

❑

your notebook.

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete (at the same time) or turning off the notebook with the power

✍

switch may result in data loss in files that are currently open.

My notebook does not enter the power saving mode I selected. (Windows Me only)

Click Start, point to Program, point to Accessories, point to System Tools,

❑

and then click System Information. The Help and Support window appears. Click System Configuration Utility under the Tools menu.

❑

Click the Advanced button on the General tab, and Confirm the following

❑

information: 1 Enable Deep Sleep is selected with a check mark. 2 The mes sage “Standby function is enabled ” is displayed . If the mes sage

reads “Standby function is disabled”, click the Enable button.

3 The messag e “Hibernate feature is enabled” is displayed. I f the message

reads “Hibernate feature is disabled”, click the Enable button.

4 Click OK and restart your notebook.

My system enters System Idle mode when System Suspend mode has been selected.

If you are connecting an optical disc drive with a PC card, disconnect it by stopping the PC card. See “To remove a PC card” in the online manual

Notebook User Guide

for details. Make sure the PC card is compatible with your

VAIO®

notebook’s Windows® operating system.

(Windows 2000 only) When the notebook returns from a power saving mode after

✍

removing the optical drive, the message "Unsafe Removal of Device" may appear and the device name may be displayed as "Secondary IDE Channel”. Click OK.

The Power Management setting is not responding.

Your notebook’s operating system may become unstable if a lower power state, such as system hibernate is initiated and then changed befo re the noteb ook completely enters the lower power state. To restore the notebook to its normal operating stability:

Troubleshooting

Close all open applications.

❑

Push and hold the power bu tto n fo r fou r seco nds or l on ger to s hut down

❑

the notebook.

The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud.

Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet. This setting slows down the CPU speed. See PowerPanel Help for more information.

Troubleshooting the LCD screen

My LCD screen is blank.

Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned

❑

on. Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on.

❑

Check that the battery pack(s) is inserted properly and that they are charged.

❑

The notebook may be in LCD (Video) Stand by mode. Press any key to

❑

activate the screen. The display mode m ay be set to e xtern al display mo de. Press and hold the F n

❑

key while pressing F7 several times.

My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen.

Press the Windows key and D key twice to refresh the screen.

The image on my connected external display is not centered or sized properly.

Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image. See the manual that came with your display for more information.

I want to change the video resolution of my display.

You can use independent controls to change the video resolution of your display.

Click Start, point to Settings, point to Co nt rol Panel, and then click the

❑

Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box appears. Click on the Settings tab.

❑

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Move the Screen Area slider to change your video resolution.

❑

I cannot switch the LCD display to TV and vice versa. (For models with TV Out only)

Remove the DVD video disc if it is inserted in the DVD-ROM drive.

Troubleshooting the mouse and touc hpad

My mouse does not work.

If you are using an external mouse, check that the mouse is plugged into the

❑

mouse connector. See “Connecting an External Display” in the online manual

If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series, check

❑

VAIO® Notebook User Guide

that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector.

for details.

My touchpad does not work properly.

You may have dis abled the touchpad without a mouse bei ng connected to t he

❑

notebook. To enable the touchpad: 1 Click Start, point to Programs, and click Sony Notebook Setup. 2 Click Touchpad tab. 3 Click Use touchpad, and then click OK. You must restart the notebook to make the touchpad work again.

❑

If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double-click, you must

❑

adjust the button assignments. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then click on the Mouse icon. 2 Change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box.

(One of the buttons is assigned to the double-click action.)

The pointer does not move (while using the Touchpad or Mouse).

Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, and select Shut Down to

❑

display the Shut Down Windows dialog box, then press Enter. (Wi n dows Me) If you cannot turn off your notebo ok as des cribed in the step

❑

above, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete (at the same time) to restart the notebook.

Troubleshooting

(Windows 2000) If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete (at the same time) and click Shut Down on the Windows® Security screen to restart the notebook.

If you cannot restart yo ur n ote bo ok as des cribed in the step above, press and

❑

hold the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook. If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to

❑

stop playback and restart the notebook.

Troubleshooting drives, PC cards and peripheral devices

My floppy disk drive can not write to a diskette.

If the diskette is write-protected, disable the write-protect feature or use a

❑

diskette that is not write-protected. Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive.

❑

My optical drive is not playing my CD or DVD properly.

Make sure the label of the disc is facing up.

❑

If the disc requires software, mak e sure the s oftware is installed acco rding to

❑

the manufacturer’s instr uctions. A dirty or damaged dis c ma y caus e the not eb ook to stop re sp ond in g whi le it

❑

tries to read the disc. If nec e ss ary, restart the notebook, remo ve the disc, and then check it for dirt or damage.

If you see video but can not hear audio, check all of the following:

❑

Check that your optical drive does not have the mute setting enabled.

❑

Check the volume setting in the audio mixer.

❑

If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings, and then

❑

check the connections between your e xternal speakers and the no tebook.

Click Start >Control Panel > System > Device Manager. Check that the

❑

correct drivers are installed properly. Do not use adhesive labels to identify the CD. The label may come of f while

❑

the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction. If a region code warning appears when you try to use your optical drive, it

❑

may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the optical drive. Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging.

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

Moisture condensation may have occurred. Leave the notebook idle for at

❑

least 1 hour with the notebook turned on.

My optical drive tray does not open.

Make sure the notebook is turned on.

❑

Press the Eject button on the optical drive.

❑

If the Eject button does not work, open the tray by inserting a sharp, pointed

❑

object in the hole to the right of the Eject button.

I cannot use digital video (DV) devices. The message “DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off” appears.

Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly

❑

connected. If you are using multiple i.LINK* devices, the comb ination o f the co nn ected

❑

devices may cause unstable operation. In this case, turn off your notebook and all connected devices. Disconnect the devices that are not in use. Check the connections for each device, then restart your notebook.

My PC card is not working.

Make sure the PC card is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®.

❑

Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently

❑

using. If you are using two PC cards, use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable

❑

the devices you are not currently using.

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate tha t a product contains an IEEE 1394

connection. Th e i. L IN K connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-c om pa ti bl e devices. All product s with an i.L I NK connection may not communicate with each other.

Please refer to the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for information on operat ing conditions an d proper connection. Before connect i ng i. L I NK -compatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system com pa ti bi li ty and required operating conditions.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting software

My software program stops responding or crashes.

Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support. See the “Software Support Information” on page 33.

When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the application CD into your optical drive” appears and the software does not start.

Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD.

❑

Insert the disc and try starting the program again. Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up.

❑

I hear background “noise” while using Windows Media Player to play my music CDs.

Sony suggests using the preinstalled Media Bar software to play audio CDs.

I can not use the DVgate software.

If your notebook is using the Ultimate Battery Life profile for its power saving mode, you cannot use DVgate or Smart Connect software. Please select another profile.

Troubleshooting the modem

My modem does not work.

Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack. See “Connecting a

❑

Phone Line” in the online manual Check that the phone line is working. You can check the line by plugging in

❑

VAIO® Notebook User Guide

an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone. Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct.

❑

Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook’s

❑

modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.)

for details.

VAIO® Notebook Quick Start

My modem connection is slow.

Your notebook is equipped with a 56K/V.90 compatible modem. Many factors may influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other modems). If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider, check the following:

Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line

❑

noise. If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax

❑

machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems. If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider,

❑

check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems. If you have a second phone line available, try connecting the modem to that

❑

line.

Troubleshooting audio

My speakers have no sound.

If the built-in speakers are turned off, press Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers.

❑

You can also turn on the speakers using the Jog Dial™ control. If the speaker v olume is tur ned to the minimum, p ress Fn+F4, and then pres s

❑

➜

to increase the volume or you can use the Jog Dial co ntrol to control

➜

the volume. If nothing is displayed when you press Fn+F3 or Fn+F4.

❑

1 Double click System in Control Panel. 2 Set the sound device to enable in Device Manager. If your notebook is powered by batteries, check that the battery packs are

❑

inserted properly and that they are charged. If you are using an application that has its own volume control, check that

❑

the volume is turned up. Check the volume controls in Windows®.

❑

If you connect external speakers, check that the speakers are properly

❑

connected and the volume is turned up. If the speakers have a mute button,

Troubleshooting

make sure it is off. If the speakers are powered by batteries, check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged.

If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector,

❑

disconnect the cable.

My microphone does not work.

If you are using an external microphone, check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone con nector. See “Connecting an External Microphone” in the online m anual

VAIO® Notebook User Guide

for details.

Troubleshooting the printer

I cannot print.

The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If

❑

you cannot print, try cha nging the printer port mode. In Sony Note book Setup, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional. If the printer port mode is set to bidirectional, change it to ECP. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” in the online manual Setup.

VAIO® Notebook User Guide

for deta ils on using Sony Notebook

Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a

❑

power saving mode. If this occurs, follow these steps to reset the printer connection:

Windows Me Only

Right-click My Computer icon on the desktop, then select Properties.

❑

Click the Device Manager tab.

❑

Select Refresh, then click OK. The printer should function properly.

❑

Windows 2000 Only

Double-click My Computer icon on the desktop, then double-click on

❑

the Control Panel folder.

Double-click on the Printers folder.

❑

Right-click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning, and select

❑

Properties to access the Properties window.

Click OK to close the Properties window. The printer should function

❑

properly.

Sony Corporation

Information Technology Company

Confidential

PCG-FX120K/FX140K/

PCG-FX150K/FX170K/FX190K

US Model

Canadian Model

SERVICE MANUAL

NOTEBOOK COMPUTER

9-872-194-11

English

2001B1600-1

Published by PNC Planning & Control Dept. [SODP]

This manual and the constituent data may not be replicated, copied nor reprinted in whole or in part without prior written authorization of Sony Corporation.

Basic performances of PCG-FX120K/FX140K/FX150K/FX170K/FX190K are the same as those of PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190.*

Therefore, this manual describes the differences from PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190. Refer to the following manual that is already issued for repair and inspection.

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 SERVICE MANUAL (9-872-179-11)

*1 These models correspond to the following models.

PCG-FX120K PCG-FX120 PCG-FX140K PCG-FX140 PCG-FX150K PCG-FX150 PCG-FX170K PCG-FX170 PCG-FX190K PCG-FX190

Ref.No. Part No. Description

DIFFERENCES OF PARTS LIST

Items

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190

Windows Millennium Edition

PCG-FX120K/FX140K/FX150K/FX170K/FX190K

Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 1

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190

PCG-FX120K/FX140K/FX150K/FX170K/FX190K

DIFFERENCES OF SPECIFICATIONS

Part No. Description

5-6

Page*

The page shown above is on "PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 SERVICE MANUAL".

4-653-029-61 LABEL ID (U) 4-653-029-71 (FX170K)...LABEL ID (U)

4-653-029-81 (FX150K)...LABEL ID (U) 4-653-704-11 LABEL ID (U) 4-653-704-21 LABEL ID (U)

214 4-653-029-11 LABEL ID (U) 614 4-653-029-21 (FX170)...LABEL ID (U)

614 4-653-029-31 (FX150)...LABEL ID (U) 314 4-653-029-41 LABEL ID (U) 414 4-653-029-51 LABEL ID (U)

5-8

5-10 5-12

Sony Corporation

Information T echnology Company

9-872-179-11

PCG-FX120/FX140/FX150/FX170/FX190 (UC)

Printed in USA

2001A1600-1

Published by PNC Planning & Control Dept. [SODP]

This manual and the constituent data may not be replicated, copied nor reprinted in whole or in part without prior written authorization of Sony Corporation.

Sony PCG-FH150, PCG-FH190, PCG-FH170, PCG-FH140, PCG-FX120 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual