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VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide

PCG-R505TSK, PCG-R505TS PCG-R505TEK, PCG-R505TE

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Reproduction in whole or in part wit hout permission is prohibited.

All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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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. reserves the right to make any modification to this manu al 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 contains software owned by Sony and license d by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed w it h this product. Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current reta il version.

Updates and additions to software may re quire an additional charge. Subscri ptions to online service prov iders may require a fee and cr ed it card information. Financi a l services may require prior arrangements with part icipating financial institutions.

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

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

The International Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment su ch as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles an d co piers. Their standards and logos are uniform am ong participating nations. registered mark.

Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, Memory Stick logo, MG Memory Stick, DVGate, Jog Dial, Mavica, MagicGate, OpenMG Jukebox, VisualFlow, Handycam, Media Bar, MovieShaker, PictureGear, VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Windows Me , Win dows, Windows N T, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel , SpeedStep, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trad emark of IBM.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method cla ims of certain U.S. patents and other inte llectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection tec hnology must be authorized by Macrovision Corp ora ti on, and is intended for home and other limi ted viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse enginee ring or disassembly is prohibited.

NERGY STAR Office

NERGY STAR is a U.S .

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i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.L IN K connection may vary, depending on the software applicat ions, 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-compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before co nnecting i.LINKcompatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm thei r operating system compatibi li ty and required operating conditions.

All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Not ebo ok. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Re fer to the model and serial num be r w hen you call your Sony Service Center.

Model Number: PCG-6112, PCG-6 122, PCG-611A, PCG-612A

Serial Number:_______________________

Safety Information

WARNING

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your notebook to rain or moisture.

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To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

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Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

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Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

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Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

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Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.

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Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

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A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible.

Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

Caution : The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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

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AVERTISSEMENT

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

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

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Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique.

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Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à cet effet.

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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.

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Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.

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Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique.

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N’utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour prévenir d’une fuite de gas si vous êtes près de la fuite.

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L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès.

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

Avertissement - L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau laser utilisé dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de désassembler le boîtier. Adressez-vous à un agent de service qualifié.

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

If you have any questions about this product, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913, or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

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Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PCG-6112

PCG-6122 PCG-611A PCG-612A

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

Telephone: 201-930-6972

This phone number is for FCC-related matters only.

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

(1) This device may not cause har mf ul

interferenc e, and

(2) this device must acce pt any interference

received , in cluding interference th at may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason abl e protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Th is equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with th e instructions, may caus e harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu lar in stallation. If this equipment does cause harm ful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning th e equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

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interference by one or more of th e following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the

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

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circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experi enced

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radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your author ity to operat e this equipment.

Only peripherals (com put er input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limits may be atta ched to th is computer product. Operation with noncompliant periphera ls is likel y to result in interference to radio and television re ception.

All cables used to connect peri phe rals must be shielded and grounded. O peration with cables, connected to per ipherals, that 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 Ringer Equivalence Numb er (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack.

The REN is used to determ ine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in th e devices not ringing in response to an incoming c all. In

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most, but not all areas, the su m of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as deter mined by the tota l RENs, contact the telephon e company to dete r mine the maximum REN for the calling area.

If the terminal equipment causes h arm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the custom er as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a compla int with the FCC if y ou believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the ope ra ti ons of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance noti ce in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninte rr upted servi ce.

If trouble is experienced wit h th is equipment, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to the Sony Customer Information Servi ce Ce nte r at 12451 Gateway Blvd., FL 33913, or find Sony Customer Servi ce on the web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Serv ice Center or Sony au th orized 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 provi ded by the telepho ne company. Connection to Party Line Service is subj ect to state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact the state or provinci al utility service commission, public service commission, or corporation commission 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 machi ne unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.

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

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

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

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet àppareil n u mérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NM B-003 du Canada.

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Disposal of Lithium-Ion Battery

You can return your unwanted lithium-ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.

In some areas the disposal of

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lithium-ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Also use Sony Customer Service on the web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion batteries.

Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium-ion qui fuient ou sont endommagées.

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 In dustry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certai n telecommunicati ons ne twork protectiv e, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissi b le to be connec ted to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable me thod of connection.

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

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.

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Repairs to certified equipment shou ld be coordinated by a representat ive designated by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecom munications company cause to req u e st 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 internal 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 themselves, but should contact the appropriate electri ca l inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

NOTICE: Th e Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an in dica ti on of t he max imum numb er of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combin at ion of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devic e s do es not exceed 5. The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0.2.

Avis de L’Industrie Canada

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

Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux normes de pr ote c ti on, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matér iel terminal . Le Ministèr e n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisat eu r.

Avant d’inst aller ce matéri el, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale de

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 la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certain es situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un repré s entant désigné par le fournisseur. L ’entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuée s par l’utilisateur ou à c ause de mauvais fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protection, l’uti li sateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils d e mise à la terre de la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d’e au métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccor d és ensemble. Cette pr écau tio n est par ticu lièr ement importante dans les régions rurales.

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

AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une in te rfac e.

La terminaison d’une inter face té léphonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somm e d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.

L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie d e ce matériel est de 0.2.

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Welcome ........................................................... 15

Features .............................................................................. 15

Unpacking Your Notebook ...................................................16

Notes on Use........................................................................18

Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook .............................. 23

Locating Controls and Connectors ......................................23

Connecting a Power Source .................................................26

Starting Your Notebook........................................................32

Shutting Down Your Notebook.............................................33

Using Your VAIO® Notebook.................................... 35

Using the Keyboard 35

Using the Touchpad .............................................................39

Using PC Cards....................................................................40

Using Smart Connect ...........................................................43

VAIO Action Setup................................................................46

Jog Dial™ Control ................................................................46

Using

Using Power Saving Modes .................................................55

Using a Phone Line ..............................................................57

Using the Local Area Network (LAN)....................................58

Memory Stick®

Media ..............................................49

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

Connecting the Optional Docking Station.............................60

Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive ........................................66

Connecting an Optical Drive .................................................68

Connecting a Printer ............................................................73

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Connecting an i.LINK® Device............................................. 75

Connecting an External Display ........................................... 78

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device................. 82

Connecting External Speakers............................................. 84

Connecting an External Microphone.................................... 85

Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook ............................ 87

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ..................... 87

Controlling Power Management .......................................... 89

Displaying Battery Information............................................ 93

Selecting the Display Mode ................................................. 95

Using Dual Display Function (Windows Me™ only)............. 97

Adding Memory...................................................101

Related Safety Guidelines ................................................. 101

To Install a Memory Module.............................................. 102

To Remove a Memory Module .......................................... 105

About the Software on Your Notebook ........................107

Overview of the Software on Your Notebook .................... 107

MovieShaker™ .................................................................. 112

PictureGear™ .................................................................... 116

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs ................. 118

Software Support Information........................................... 122

Troubleshooting ..................................................125

Troubleshooting Your Notebook ...................................... 125

Troubleshooting the Docking Station ................................ 129

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen....................................... 130

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad ....................... 131

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and

Peripheral Devices............................................................. 132

Troubleshooting the Software ........................................... 134

Troubleshooting the Modem ............................................. 135

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Troubleshooting audio .......................................................135

Troubleshooting the Printer ...............................................136

Getting Help .......................................................................138

Specifications ....................................................139

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Welcome

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

Features

Here are some of the features your notebook offers:

For complete specifications of your VAIO Notebook, see “Specifications” ..

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Exceptional performance —

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Pentium V.90 -compatibl e K56flex modem.

Portability —

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AC power.

Sony audio and video quality —

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supports full-screen display (12.1-inch Active Matrix LCD screen) and enables you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.

Microsoft Windows® Operating System —

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Microsoft Professional.

Communications —

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the Internet, and use fax features.

* Processor may be reduced t o a lower operating speed when operati ng on battery power. † Actual upload and download speeds m ay vary due to line con ditions, ISP support, and gov-

ernment regulations.

III processor featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology* and a

Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without

Windows® Millennium Edition or Microsoft® Windo ws® 2000

Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse

Your notebook includes a Mobile Intel

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High-quality MPEG2 video, which

Your system includes

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Unpacking Your Notebook

Remove the following hardware, documentation, and CDs from the box:

Hardware

Main Unit Power Cord

AC Adapter

Rechargeable Battery Pack

Manuals

Contains details on unpacking and setting up your

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VAIO® Quick Start

notebook, supplementary updates, and software information.

Operating System Getting Started

❑ Microsoft® Windo ws® Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or the

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Getting Started manual

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

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Software CDs

Microsoft® Word 2000 —

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the Sony computer you purchased.

Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word 2000 to

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Recovery CDs

Unpacking Your Notebook

Application Recovery CD(s) —

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Allows you to reinstall individual

applications or device drivers if they are corrupted or erased.

System Recovery CD(s) —

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Allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they becom e corrupted or are erased. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.

Driver Recovery CD(s) —

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Allows you to reinst all in di v idual de v ice dr i v ers

and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased.

To use these recovery CDs, you need to purchase either the optional PCGA-DSM5 CD-

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RW/DVD Docking Station or the optional PCGA-DSD5 DVD Docking Station.

Other

Packet containing special product offers

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Notes on Use

You will be using your notebook as a portable device in a variety of environm ents. Whene ver possible, you s hould comply with ergonomic gui delines in both stationary and portable environments.

Ergonomic Guidelines

Position of your computer —

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Place the computer directly in front of you as you work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Take breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons.

Furniture and posture —

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Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comf ortabl e. Sit in a relax e d, upr ight po stu re and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.

Viewing angle of the computer’s display —

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

Lighting —

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Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

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When using an external display, set the display at a comfortable viewing distance. Make sure the display screen is at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor.

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Recommended P os ition

Arms at desk level

Wrists relaxed and flat

Notes on Use

Computer positioned directly in front of you

Setting Up Your Notebook

Do not place your computer in a location subject to:

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Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts

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Direct sunlight

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Excessive dust

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Moisture or rain

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Mechanical vibration or shock

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Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded

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

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41ºF(5ºC) High humidity

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

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electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction.

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Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. Do not

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

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

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

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

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

Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise,

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problems may result. Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.

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Yo ur computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a

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coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX).

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

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

Handling Your Notebook

Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with

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

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

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computer and then unplug it. You may want to ha ve the computer checked b y qualified personnel before operating it any further.

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

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Notes on Use

Cleaning Your Notebook

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

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

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

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

Handling the LCD Screen

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

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when using the computer near a window. Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. This could cause

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

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image on the screen. This is no t a malfunction. W hen the comput er returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal.

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

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

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

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Setting Up Your VAIO®

Notebook

This section describes the controls and connectors on your VAIO Notebook and optional docking station, how to connect your notebook to a power source, and how to start and shut down your notebook.

Locating Controls and Connectors

Front

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Power indicator

Battery indicator

Memory Stick® indicator

Docking Station Indicator

Hard disk drive indicator

Num lock indicator

Caps lock indicator

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Scroll lock indicator

LCD screen

Speakers

Power button

Keyboard

To uc hp ad

Left and right buttons

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Back

Left

1 2 3 4 5

Battery connector

DC In connector

USB connector

Air vent

Monitor connector

Memory Stick® slot

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Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook

1 2 3 4

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USB connector

Headphone jack

Microphone jack

i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 connector

Warning: Connect only 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the (Ethernet network) connector. Do not connect to the Ethernet connector any other type of network cable or 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 your network administrator.

Gently pull the rubber tab away from the notebook to find the ethernet connector and phone line jack.

5 6 7

PC card slot

Ethernet connector

Phone line jack

Rubber tab

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Bottom

1 2

Battery unlock lever

Battery unlock/lock lever

3 4

Reset switch

Docking station connector

Connecting a Power Source

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

Using the AC Adapter

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

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

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

Connecting AC Adapter

Notebook Computer

DC In

AC Adapter (supplied)

Power Cord (supplied)

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Connecting a Power Source

Notes on the AC Adapter

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

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

Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

❑

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

❑

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

❑

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

❑

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

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Using Battery Power

You can use a battery pack as a source of powe r. The batter y 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

You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when your computer is connected to the AC adapter. Before inserting or removing a battery pack, close the cover.

Switch the unlock/lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the

UNLOCK

position.

Unlock/Loc k Lever

Unlock/Lock Lever

Unlock Lever

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

back of the notebook, and then slide the battery toward the computer until it clicks into place.

Inserting Battery Pack

Battery

Grooves

Slide the lock lever into the

position to secure the battery on the

LOCK

notebook.

To charge the battery pack

Connect the AC adapter to the notebook.

Insert the battery pack.

The battery is charging whether or not the notebook is powered on or off. The battery indicator light flashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges. When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes approximately one and one half hours if the notebook is powered off. To charge the battery completely, continue charging it for an additional hour.

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Connecting a Power Source

The battery indicator light on the front of the computer indicates the status of the battery pack.

Battery Indicator Light

Battery Pack (supplied)

Battery Indicator

Meaning

Light Status

On The computer is using battery power. Single blink The battery is running out of power. Double blink The battery is charging. Off The computer is using AC power.

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

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To remove the battery pack

You can insert or remove the battery pack while your notebook is on or off. However, if you insert or remove the battery pack while your notebook is on, make sure the computer is connected to the AC adapter.

Close the cover of the notebook.

Slide the lock lever to the

Slide the release lever to the

UNLOCK

position.

position and slide the battery away from

the notebook.

Removing Battery Pack

Battery Release Lever

Lock Lever

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

✍

connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the notebook is in a power saving mode.

Additional Notes On Batteries

Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to AC power.

❑

The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer. If your battery level falls to less than 10%, you should either attach the

❑

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

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

❑

PowerPanel utility. See “Using Power Saving Modes” . The battery pack supplied with your notebook is a lithium-ion battery and

❑

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

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

❑

source. When battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator flashes.

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Connecting a Power Source

Your noteb ook may not ente r Hibernat e mod e when the batter y li fe is low if

❑

certain software applications are active or if certain peripheral devices are connected. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode.

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

❑

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

❑

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

❑

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

❑

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

❑

Keep the battery pack dry.

❑

Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack.

❑

Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

❑

If you are not using t he noteb ook for an extended period of time, remove the

❑

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

❑

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

❑

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

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recharge the battery.

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Starting Your Notebook

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

Opening Notebook

LCD Lock Lever

Press the power button located on the right side of the notebook until the

green power indicator light turns on.

(Windows Me only) The VAIO InitManager dialog box appears, when starting your

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notebook for the first time. Select “OK” to begin initial setup. If you do not execute the initial setup, you cannot use part of the VAIO original hardware functions, such as Center Jog Control, Power Management tool, touchpad scroll function, and keyboard shortcut key function combined with the Fn key.

Turning on Notebook

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. To decrease

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

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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.

✍

Wait for your notebook to turn off automatically. It is off when the power

indicator light turns off. Turn off any peripherals connected to your notebook.

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

✍

“Controlling Power Management” for more information.

If you are unable to shut down your notebook:

Close or end all operations.

Close all applications.

❑

Remove the PC cards.

❑

Disconnect USB devices.

❑

Then, restart the notebook. You can restart your computer by pressing the

Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys (at the same time).

If you are still unable to shut down the computer, you can press the power button

✍

and hold it for four seconds. This operation may result in data loss.

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Using Your VAIO®

Pri

Notebook

Using the Keyboard

Although the notebook keyboard is very similar to that of a typewriter, the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks.

Keyboard

Function Keys

nt Screen Key

Correction Keys

Backspace

Key

Shift Key

Ctrl Key

Fn Key

Alt Key

Windows Key

Numeric Keypad Area

Applications Key

Navigation Keys

Fn Key

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The Notebook Keyboard Keys

Key Description

Numeric keypad area

Navigation keys The Left/Right/Up/Down arrows are devoted to move the cursor on the

Correction keys The Insert, Backspace, and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in

Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform

Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands. Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and

Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key: Ctrl, Alt, and

Windows key The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu; it is

Fn key The Fn keys at the left and right sides work the same and are used in

Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive

The numeric keypad area contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use this area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction. Note the following:

• To activate the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key, which causes the Num Lock light to come on and remain on until the numeric keypad is deactivated.

• To deactivate the Num Lock key, press the Num Lock key again, which causes the Num Lock light to go off.

screen and also function as the Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down keys, respectively.

your documents.

designated tasks. For example, in many applications, F1 is the Help key. The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next.

places it in the Windows Clipboard. You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it.

Shift. When held down with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt (Alternate) keys offer another way to give commands. For example, in many applications, instead of choosing the Save command from a menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press S (referred to as Ctrl+S). The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter; it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as @ and $.

the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the task bar. See “Indicators” .

combination with other keys to issue commands. See “The Fn Key in Combination with Other Keys” .

choices; pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.

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Indicators

Indicator Function

Power Light is green when the notebook is powered on, flashes umber when

the notebook is in Standby mode, and turns off when the notebook is in Hibernate mode or is powered off.

Battery

Memory Stick Indicates the Memory Stick slot is in use.

Docking Station Indicates the Docking Station is in use.

Light On Off

Hard disk Data is being read from or

Num Lock The number keys in the numeric

Indicates the status of the battery, which is attached at the rear of the notebook.

The hard drive is not being written to the hard drive. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the notebook when this indicator light is on.

keypad are active.

accessed.

The character keys in the keypad

area are active.

Caps Lock Letters appear in uppercase as

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

Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently.

(Exactly how it scrolls depends on the specific application. It has no effect in many applications.)

Letters appear in lower case as you

type (unless you hold down the

Shift key).

Information moves across the

display normally.

The Windows Key in Combination with Other Keys

Combination Function

+ F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. + E Displays Windows Explorer.

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Combination Function

+ F Displays the Windows Find: All Files window to find a file or folder. This is

the equivalent of selecting Find then Files or Folders from the Start menu.

+ Ctrl + F Displays the Windows Find: Computer window where you can locate other

computers. This is the equivalent of selecting Find then Computer from the Start menu.

+ M Minimizes all displayed windows.

Shift + + M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size.

+ R Displays the Run window. This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the

Start menu.

Fn + + Insert Displays the Properties window. This is the equivalent of clicking the System

icon in the Control Panel.

The Fn Key in Combination with Other Keys

Combination/

Functions

Feature

Fn+ F3 Speaker switch

Fn+ F4 Speaker volume

Fn+ F5 Brightness control

Fn+ / (F7) Switch to the external display

Fn+ (F12) Hibernate

Fn +F Display control

Fn+D Video standby

You can also carry out these functions using the Jog Dial Control. Some functions are

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not available until Windows launches.

Toggles the built-in speaker off and on.

Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. To increase volume, press Fn+F4, then or . To decrease volume, press Fn+F4, then or .

Adjusts brightness of the LCD. To increase light intensity, press Fn+F5, then or . To decrease light intensity, press Fn+F5, then or .

Toggles through the LCD and external display.

Only LCD

Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. When you execute this command, the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off. To return the system to the original state, use the power switch to turn on power.

Minimizes or maximizes the display window. Maximizing the display window allows you to view the display at a greater resolution.

Turns off the LCD to save power. To turn the LCD back on, press any key (Windows Me™ only).

LCD and external display

Only external display

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Using the Touchpad

The keyboard cont ains a curs or-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touchpad.

Touchpad

Pointer

Touchpad

Right Button

Left Button

Actions Descriptions

Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object. Click Press the left button once. Double-click Press the left button twice. Right-click Press the right button once. In many applications, this action displays a

shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices. Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button. Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically. Move

your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. (The scroll function is

available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature.)

See Mouse Properties for information on touchpad features, such as clicking both

✍

buttons simultaneously, adjusting touchpad speed, and Easy Launcher functions. To access Mouse Properties, press the Start button, select Settings, and then select Control Panel. Double-click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel.

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Using PC Cards

Your notebook includes a PC card slot. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices.

Note the following:

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❑ The PC card slot can accommodate one Type I or Type II PC card and is

compatible with a CardBus.

❑ Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card.

You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” for details.

❑ Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card

manufacturer.

❑ If an “!” mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog

box, remove the software driver then reinstall it.

To insert a PC card

You do not need to shut down the notebook before inserting or removing a PC card.

✍

Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with front label facing up.

Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector

and the release button pops out.

Inserting PC Card

Insert with the arrow facing forward.

PC Card

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Note the following:

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❑ Do not force a card into the slot. It may damage the connector pins. ❑ If you have difficulty inserting a card, check that you are inserting the card with

the correct orientation.

❑ Do not carry your notebook while the head of the PC card (such as a wireless

LAN card) is out of the slot. Pressure or shock may damage the connector pins.

❑ See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on its use.

To remove a PC card

If your notebook is turned on, perform the following procedure to remove the PC card

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from the computer. Otherwise, your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not previously save.

If your notebook is turned off, do not perform this procedure.

Close any application that uses the PC card, otherwise data may be lost.

Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar and select the card.

Click Stop, in the Stop a Hardware device dialog box, confirm the device to

stop and click OK. Click Close to close the Unplug or Eject Hardware window.

Pull the PC card release button up and press it in towards the notebook.

Removing PC Card

Gently grasp the card and pull it out.

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Do not choose a USB disk, Sony i.LINK CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, or Sony i.LINK DVD-ROM drive.

(Windows Me only) If you choose to remove a USB disk, the internal Memory Stick becomes disabled. Follow these steps to reactivate the USB disk:

1. Open the Start menu and select Settings then Control Panel.

2. Double-click the System icon to access the System Properties window.

3. Click the Device Manager tab then click the Refresh button.

4. In the “Stop a Hardware device” dialog box, confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system.

If you removed a Sony i.LINK CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive or Sony i.LINK DVDROM drive by mistake, disconnect the docking station and reconnect it. See “Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking Station” for details.

In some cases, if your notebook alternates between normal power operation and

✍

power saving mode while the PC card is inserted, the computer may not recognize the connected device. In such a case, reboot your notebook to correct the problem.

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Using Smart Connect

Windows Me™

You can connect your VAIO® Notebook to another VAIO Notebook that has the preinstalled Windows Me operating syst em or the Sony Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled. You may use an optional i.LINK two systems, then use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other computer. You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer. Select the STD mode in Smart Connect 3.0 software to connect with another computer that has Windows Me preinstalled.

Connecting with an i.LINK* Cable

i.LINK* Cable

*®

cable to connect the

Windows 2000

The preinstalled Smart Connect software allows you to use an i.LINK*® cable (optional) to connect your VAIO notebook to another VAIO computer that also has Smart Connect or preinstalled Windows Me. You can then use one computer to edit, copy or delete files on the other computer. You can also print from a printer attached to either computer.

See Smart Connect online help for more information.

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 139 4

connection. The i.L IN K connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-com patible 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-compatible device for information on operating conditio ns and proper connection. Before con ne ct in g i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compa tibil it y a nd required operating conditi ons.

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Note the following:

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❑ When you connect two VAIO computers, you must assign each computer a

unique name by which it will be identified when the two computers are networked together.

❑ If you have previously purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that does not

have the Windows Me operating system or Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled, consult the Sony website for support options (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport).

If Your Notebook is Connected to the Optional Docking Station

If you want to exchange data with another computer using the optional i.LINK cable and your notebook is connected to the docking station, perform the following:

Disconnect your notebook from the docking station as described in

“Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking Station” . Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the docking station.

Using a thin pen tip, set the i.LINK network switch on the bottom of the

docking station to the side marked .

Do not set the i.LINK network switch when the notebook is on. The computer will malfunction.

i.LINK Network Switch

Connect the docking station to your notebook as described in “Connecting

the Notebook to the Docking Station” .

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Turn on t he no teb ook , an d us e t he i. LINK cable to connect your not eboo k t o

another computer. After you have finished the tasks you needed to perform to end the “smart

connect” session, proceed as follows:

Disconnect your notebook from the docking station.

❑

Disconnect the i.LINK cable and all other cables from the docking

❑

station. Set the i.LINK network switch to the unmarked side.

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VAIO Action Setup

VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for yo ur notebook’s Jog Dial™ Cont rol, Memory Stick

media, and i.LINK*® interface. An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided below. For more information on changing the settings using VAI O Action Setup, right-click the Jog Dial Utility icon or in the task tray and click Help Topics.

Jog Dial™ Control

Your notebook is equipped with a Jog Dial Control located below the touchpad and between the left and right buttons. The Jog Dial Control enables you to open an application, folder, or document from a predefined list by rotating and pressing the Jog Dial Control. In addition, when you press the Jog Dial Control, you can turn on your notebook automatically and start the selected application or document.

Jog Dial Control

Turn

Press

Jog Dial Control

The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display. It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode.

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Jog Dial™ Control

Using the Jog Dial™ Control

This section explains how to use the Jog Dial Control. For information on how to change the settings of the Jog Dial Control, right-click the Jog Dial Utility icon

or in the task tr ay and click Help Topics.

Launcher Mode

The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active. When you select an item in the Jog Dial window and it is displayed between orange bars, you can press the Jog Dial Control to view a submenu of that item.

Using Launcher Mode

To use the Jog Dial Control, click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial Utility icon in the task tray. Alternatively, you can press the Ctrl key and the Jog Dial Control while the Jog Dial window is active to switch to launcher mode.

Jog Dial Launcher

To select a desired item, proceed as follows:

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Rotate the Jog Dial Control to select the item you want, then press the Jog

Dial Control. The Jog Dial Launcher window switches to guide mode and shows the function of the Jog Dial Control.

Jog Dial Guide

Rotate or press the Jog Dial Control to use the desired function.

To select another item, repeat steps 1 through 3 above.

Guide Mode

The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software windo w is active. Depending on the s oftwa re you are usin g, you can select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial Control. You can switch between guide mode and launcher mode by p ressing the Ctrl ke y and the J og Dial Control.

Using Guide Mode

The Jog Dial control window displays the function of the Jog Dial Control.

Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software

If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial Control is active, you can use the functions of the Jog Dial Control that are allocated to that software. For more information on functions allocated to software, see the software application’s online Help.

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Using the Jog Dial Control with Other Software

If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial Control, you can still use the Jog Dial Control to scroll or adjust the window size.

Using a Dialog Box

When a window such as Screen Properties is active, the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window. You can select an item in the window by rotating the Jog Dial Control. Pressing the Jog Dial Control is the equivalent of pressing Enter or Select.

Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box

Using Memory Stick® Media

This compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. The medium is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products. Because it is removable, the media can be used for external data storage.

Types of Memory Stick Media

The following two types of Memory Stick media can be used with your notebook:

MagicGate™ media (hereafter called MG Memory Stick media), which

❑

is provided with copyright protection Memory Stick media, which does not have the same copyright

❑

protection as MagicGate media

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For music, which requires copyright protection, yo u can only use MG Memory Stick media with your notebook. You can also use MagicGate media-compatible devices to record and playback music when the y are connected to your compu ter.

You can store mixed data on the Memory Stick media. For example, you can copy an image on to MG Memory Stick media that already contains music.

What is MagicGate Media?

MagicGate media provides copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology. Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media. Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback.

Ensure that the MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark .

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To Insert a Memory Stick Media

Insert the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upw ard a nd to war d the

Memory Stick media slot.

Inserting the media in the wrong direction may damage the connector pins.

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Carefully slide the Memory Stick media in until it clicks in place.

Inserting Memory Stick Media

Insert Memory Stick media with arrow facing forward.

Memory Stick media

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At the default setting, Visual Flow application starts automatically when

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you insert a Memory Stick media. You can change this setting in VAIO Action Setup.

To View the Contents of Memory Stick Media

Click the Removable Disk (S:) icon under My Computer to see the contents of the Memory Stick media.

Warning: (Windows Me models only) When copying data between Memory Stick media with different memory capacity, use the drag and drop method to copy data. Do not use the Copy Disk function of Windows. The Copy Disk function will result in the loss of the installed memory.

To Remove a Memory Stick Media

Ensure that the access light is off.

Push the Memory Stick media in toward the computer.

When the Memory Stick media ejects, pull it out.

Be careful when removing the Memory Stick media, as it may eject completely

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from the slot.

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LOCK

LOCK LOCK

Write-protecting a Memory Stick Media

Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write-protection.

Write-protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media. Write-protect on Data can be read from but not saved on the Memo ry St ic k med ia .

Using the Write-protect Tab

(Back of Memory Stick media)

Formatting a Memory Stick Media

Memory Stick media is formatte d for immedi ate use when yo u purchase it. If you need to reformat a Memory Stick media, use the Memory Stick Formatter that is provided with the media. Follow the procedures included here. For more details about using Memory Stick Formatter, refer to Formatter Help.

Reformatting erases all current data that is stored on a Memory Stick media. Before you reformat, confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep.

Insert the Memory Stick media into the notebook. See “To Insert a Memory

Stick Media” for details on inserting Memory Stick media. Click the Start button, point to Programs, click Memory Stick Utility, and

then click Memory Stick Formatter. Click Start Formatter. Memory Stick Formatter begins.

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When Using Memory Stick media

Note the following when using Memory Stick media:

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❑ When the erasure prevention switch of the Memory Stick media

data cannot be recorded or erased.

❑ Before using Memory Stick media, back up important data. ❑ Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the Memory Stick

writing data before removing the media.

❑ If the media is removed prematurely, a blue screen with an error message

appears, prompting you to continue or exit. Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue. This allows the media to finish reading or writing data.

❑ You can enjoy video clips that you have recorded with Memory Stick media-

compatible video camera recorders.

❑ The media slot can accommodate one Memory Stick ❑ You may copy images from a digital video camera using Memory Stick media. ❑ Only MagicGate™ Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected

data such as music.

❑ Copyright protected music cannot be checked-out to any Memory Stick media

other than MG Memory Stick media.

❑ All data checked out to MG Memory Stick media from OpenMG Jukebox is in

“Hifi folder”. Do not attempt to modify the HiFi folder with Windows Explorer or any software other than OpenMG Jukebox. We make no reparations for data that cannot be played back or checked-in because it was edited with other applications.

❑ Recorded music is limited to private use only. Using recorded music for any

other purpose requires permission of the copyright holders.

❑ Sony is not responsible for music files that cannot be recorded from a CD or

downloaded from other sources.

❑ Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data (including music data) previously

saved to it. Before you format Memory Stick media, confirm that the media does not contain files you want to keep.

❑ Checked-in music data may be losted if your system crashes or you use the

System Recovery CDs to recover your hard disk. See the OpenMG Jukebox help file for more information.

media finishes reading or

media at a time.

is set to LOCK,

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Beware of the following when using Memory Stick media:

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Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or electrical noise.

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Do not touch the media connector with your finger or metallic objects.

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Do not attach labels other than the supplied label to a media.

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Do not bend, drop, or apply strong shock to the media.

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Do not disassemble or modify the media.

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Do not allow the media to get wet.

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Do not use or store the media in a location that is subject to:

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Extremely high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun

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Direct sunlight

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High humidity or places with corrosive substances

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To prolong the life of the media, use the supplied storage case. See the instructions that come with your media for more information on use.

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Using Power Saving Modes

When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which all ows you to turn of f sp eci fic devices , your computer has two d istinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. When using battery power, be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery char ge dro ps below 5 percent, re gardl ess of the power management setting you select.

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

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recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.

Normal Mode

Normal mode is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. The power indicator light display s green when your comp uter is in this mode. To save power , you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk.

Standby Mode

In Standby Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The umber power indicator light flashes in this mode.

To activate Standby mode

T o acti v ate Standb y mode, pr ess the po wer b utton and release it immed iately. You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter Standby mode.

To return to normal mode

Press any key to return to normal mo de.

Hibernate Mode

In the Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off in this mode.

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To activate Hibernate mode

To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12.

(Windows 2000) The “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears, and then the computer

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enters Hibernate mode.

Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off.

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To return to normal mode

To return to normal mode, turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to its previous state.

When returning from Hibernate mode, the system status stored on the hard disk is

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erased and the computer starts normally if you press the power button and hold for more than four seconds.

Time required to return to normal mode

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Standby requires less time than Hibernate to return to normal mode. Power consumption

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Standby uses more power than Hibernate.

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Using a Phone Line

You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services, the Internet, and Sony Customer Sup port.

In order to register your Sony VAIO® Notebook, register your software online, and use

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Sony Customer Support, you must connect the notebook to a phone line.

Gently peel back the rubber phone jack cover. Pulling the phone jack cover

too hard could damage i t.

Do not plug the phone cable into the Ethernet connector located to the left of the

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phone jack as this may damage your notebook.

Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone jack, under the phone jack

cover. Make sure you insert the phone cable from the rear of the computer and that the modular jack clicks into place.

Plug the other end into the wall jack.

Plugging Phone Cable into Phone Jack

Phone Jack

Phone Cable (optional)

Your notebook does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated

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telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem.

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Using the Local Area Network (LAN)

You can connect your notebook to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX-type netwo rks . For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, please ask your network administrator.

Connecting to LAN

Ethernet Adapter

Warning: Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the (Ethernet network) connector. 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 your network administrator.

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Connecting Peripheral

Devices

This section describes how you can add functionality to your notebook by connecting it to a variety of peripherals, as discussed in the following sections:

“Connecting the Optional Docking Station”

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“Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive”

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“Connecting an Optical Drive”

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“Connecting a Printer”

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“Connecting an i.LINK® Device”

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“Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device”

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“Connecting External Speakers”

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“Connecting an External Microphone”

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Connecting the Optional Docking Station

Your notebook supports an optional docking station that provides the following:

A floppy disk drive.

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An optical (CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM) drive, depending on the

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model you purchased. A rear connector panel that enables you to connect additional peripherals to

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your notebook as shown below.

Rear Connector Panel

USB connectors 5 Network (Ethernet 10BaseT)

2 Monitor connector 6

i.LINK*

(IEEE 1394) S400

connector 3 Serial connector 7 Printer connector 4 DC In

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Connecting the Notebook to the Docking Station

You may connect your notebook to the docking station as long as it is not in power saving mode, i.e., Standby or Hibernate. Connecting the computer while it is in power saving mode may result in data loss or a computer malfunction.

Note the following before connecting your notebook to the docking station:

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❑ Disconnect the VGA, USB, AC, and Ethernet devices from your notebook. Leaving

these devices connected while you connect the docking station could damage them.

❑ Ensure that the battery is installed. If you install a charged battery, you can

connect the docking station while the notebook is on.

Follow the procedure below to connect your notebook to the docking station:

Plug one end of the AC adapter cable into the DC In connector of the

docking station and the other end into an AC outlet. The LED of the DC In connector switches on.

Holding the notebook with the front side facing you, insert the two holes on

the front of the computer into the two corresponding latches protruding from the front side of the docking station.

Latching the Notebook to the Docking Station

Latches Protruding from Docking Station

Docking Station

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Firmly press with your thumbs the two rear corners of the notebook, until

your computer clicks in place and is securely fa stene d to the dockin g station .

Be careful not to press the top of the notebook too strongly; the LCD display may

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be damaged.

Securing the Notebook to the Docking Station

Firmly press down with your thumbs the two rear corner of the Notebook

Disconnecting the Notebook from the Docking Station

There are two procedures to consider when disconnecting your notebook from the docking station:

Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is

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Disconnecting the docking station when the notebook is

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off. on.

Perform the appropriate procedure below to disconnect the docking station.

Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is Off

Before disconnecting your notebook from the docking station, ensure the following:

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❑ All i.LINK devices are disconnected from your notebook and docking station. ❑ No object is placed on top of the notebook.

Pull out the two release levers on either side of the rear corners of the

docking station, to release the notebook from the docking station.

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Releasing the Notebook from the Docking Station

Pull release levers on either side of rear corners of docking station

Remove the notebook from the docking station, while moving the computer

slightly back to disengage it from the two front latches of the docking station.

Removing the Notebook from the Docking Station

Disconnecting the Docking Station when the Notebook is On

You can use the Start Menu in the Windows task tray or the UNDOCK switch on the docking station to disconnect your notebook from the docking station while the notebook is on.

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From the Start menu

Click the Start menu in the Windows task tray.

Select Eject PC to access the “Undock Complete” dialog box.

Wait for the docking indicator light to switch off before undocking the notebook.

Once the “Undock Complete” dialog box appears, continue on to step 3 to finish

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undocking the notebook. This prevents from leaving the notebook on the docking station in this released state for too long.

Docking Indicator Light

Release and remove your notebook as described in “Disconnecting the

Docking Station when the Notebook is Off” .

Using the UNDOCK switch

Pull the UNDOCK switch on the right side of your notebook. The “Undock

Complete” dialog box appears.

Once the “Undock Complete” dialog box appears, continue on to step 2 to finish

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undocking the notebook. This prevents from leaving the notebook on the docking station in this released state for too long.

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UNDOCK switch

UNDOCK Switch

Release and remove your notebook as described in “Disconnecting the

Docking Station when the Notebook is Off” .

Beware of the following to ensure proper operation of your notebook:

❑

not

disconnect the notebook from the docking station while the

docking indicator is on.

not

disconnect the docking station during power saving modes, i.e.,

while the notebook is in Standby or Hibernate mode. If you do any of the above, you may lose data or cause the computer to

malfunction.

not

disconnect the notebook from the docking station, if the battery power is low; you may lose data. Shut down your notebook first, then disconnect from the docking station.

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Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive

You can use the floppy disk drive in the optional docking station. If you do not utilize the docking station drive, you can connect an optional PCGA-UFD5 floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your notebook.

Do not use an optional PCGA-UFD5 floppy disk drive while your notebook is connected to the docking station.

To Insert a Diskette

Hold the diskette with the label side facing up.

Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place.

Inserting Diskette

Diskette

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Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive

To Remove a Diskette

When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator light turns

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off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette.

Removing Diskette

Eject Button

Notes on Handling Diskettes

Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette.

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Keep diskettes away from magnets.

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Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources.

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Connecting an Optical Drive

You can use the optional docking station, PCGA-DSD5 CD-RW/DVD or PCGADSD5 DVD with you r not eboo k.

Do not use an optional, optical docking station PCGA-CD51/A CD-ROM drive while your notebook is connected to the docking station.

To Insert a Disc

If you are using a PC card (such as a wireless LAN card) with its head out of the slot,

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remove it before you insert a disc.

Press the Eject button. The disc tray slides out.

Inserting a Disc

Eject Button

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Connecting an Optical Drive

Place the disc in the tray with the label side f acin g up. Push the dis c on to th e

hub until the disc clicks into place.

Inserting Disc

Disc

Close the tray by pushing it gently. The BUSY indicator on the driv e flashes

while your notebook reads data from the disc.

To Remove the Drive

Remove the PC card from the computer. See “Using PC Cards” for details.

When the notebook is in power saving mode, the tray will not open.

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Playing a DVD

To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, it is recommended

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that you close all open applications before playing a DVD movie. When playing DVD movies on battery power, set the power management

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profile to DVD. With other profiles, the movies are choppy. As an alternative, you can set the power management profile to Automatic Profile Selection, which will cause the DVD profile to be selected automatically whenever you insert a DVD. See “Controlling Power Management” for information on how to set the power management profile.

You can play DVDs using the W inDVD software. See the help file that came

❑

with the WinDVD software for details. Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. If

❑

you have audio devices connected, this may cause damage to your hearing and the speakers. Reduce the volume before playing such discs..

Note the following for playing a DVD video:

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❑ Do not switch between LCD and external display while playing a DVD video. ❑ Do not put your notebook into power saving mode while playing a DVD video. ❑ Do not install the software that comes with DVD 51A drive.

Memory-resident disc utilities, such as the screen saver and virus checker, may cause unstable operation or data loss. Deactivate these utilities (if they are active) before writing data to a disc.

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Connecting an Optical Drive

Handling and Cleaning CD and DVD Media

Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Therefore, always abide by the following guidelines:

Handling

Do not drop or bend the disc.

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Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a

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disc may cause read errors.

Cleaning

For normal cleaning, hold the disc b y its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the

❑

surface from the center out. If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well,

❑

and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available

❑

cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.

Writing Data to CD-R/RW Media

You can use Drag’n Drop CD software to write data to a CD-R or CD-RW.

Note the following when using CD-R/RW drives:

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❑ For optimal writing speed, deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus

software before writing data to a disc.

❑ For best results, use CD-Rs that are compatible with 4x speed. ❑ If your notebook has preinstalled Microsoft® Office applications, such as Excel,

Word, and Outlook, turn off the FindFast application.

❑ Do not put your notebook into power saving mode while using Drag’n Drop CD.

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Beware of the following:

❑

Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc.

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Memory-resident disc utilities, such as the screen saver and virus checker, may cause unstable operation or data loss. Deactivate these utilities (if they are active) before writing data to a disc.

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Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer when you are writing data to a CD-RW or CD-R. Using battery power may result in data transfer failure.

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Connecting a Printer

You can use the optional docking station to connect a printer o r other parallel

❑

connector to you notebook. You can connect a USB-compatible printer or other compatible USB device

❑

to your notebook.

Turn off the notebook before connecting peripherals. In normal use, you should turn

✍

on the peripherals before turning on your notebook.

To Connect a Printer

To a Parallel Connector

Locate the Printer connector on the docking station.

Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printer) into the Printer connector.

Connecting a Printer to the Docking Station

Power cord

Printer

Printer cable (supplied with the printer)

To USB Connectors

Locate the USB connectors on your notebook and printer.

Plug the USB optional printer cable into the USB connector.

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Note the following:

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❑ See the manuals that came with your printer for more information on printer

installation and operation.

❑ Before operating the printer, ensure that the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook

Setup software is properly set. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” .

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Connecting an i.LINK® Device

Connecting an i.LINK*® Device

Your VAIO Notebook includes an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 connector, which you can use to connect to a compatible i.LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder.

To Connect a Digital Video Camera Recorder

Plug one end of an i.LINK cable into the S400 connector on the right side of the notebook and the other end into the DV I n/ Out con nector on the digital video camera recorder . If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory Stick media slot, you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick media. Copy images to the Memory Stick media and insert the media into the Memory Stick media slot on your computer. For details on using Memory Stick media, see “Using Memory Stick® Media” .

Connecting Digital Video Camera Recorder

Digital video camera recorder

To DV In/Out

To S400

i.LINK

i.LINK cable (optional)

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 139 4

Please refer to the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for information on operating conditio ns and proper connection. Before con ne ct in g i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to your system, such as CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

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Note the following:

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❑ The above figure displays connection to a Sony digital video camera; your digital

video camera recorder may need to be connected differently.

❑ Only Sony digital video cameras and connectors labeled “DV In/Out” or “i.LINK”

are i.LINK-compatible.

❑ See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more

information on installation and use.

❑ The i.LINK connector does not supply power to external devices. If the external

device requires power from the i.LINK connector, you cannot use the device with your notebook.

❑ The VAIO Notebook supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; however, the actual

transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device.

❑ The i.LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications

you use. See the documentation that came with your software for more information.

❑ You can connect a digital video camera to the i.LINK connector on your notebook

or the i.LINK connector on the optional port replicator. When a camera is connected to the i.LINK connector on the notebook, you should not connect any other devices to the i.LINK connector on the port replicator. When a camera is connected to the i.LINK connector on the port replicator, you should not connect any other devices to the i.LINK connector on the notebook.

❑ An i.LINK connection is not guaranteed with other compatible devices.

i.LINK* cables compatible with your VAIO Not eboo k include cables with the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415A (a 1.5-meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end), VMC-IL4615A (a 1.5- meter cable with a 4-pin connector at one end and a 6-pin connector at the other). You can purchase these cables from your local retailer, through the Sony VAIO® Direct website (http://vaio.sonystyle.com) or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free).

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Connecting an i.LINK® Device

Hard Disk Drive Partition

In order to improve the performance of your computer’s DVgate™ Motion software, the hard disk drive on your notebook has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. The C partition holds 40% and the D partition holds 60% of the entire drive capacity . DVgate saves files to the D partition. This prevents lar ge video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition. To maintain optimum performan ce of DVgate, you should defragment or format the D partition regularly.

To defragment a partition

Before you begin to defragment a partition, make sure you backup all files that you want to save.

Click the Start button in the Windows

Click Programs>Accessories> System Tools> Disk Defragmenter. The Disk

taskbar.

Defragmenter window appears.

Select the drive you want to defragment from the list, and click the Defragment button. See Windows

Help for more information on defragmenting.

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Connecting an External Display

You can connect a computer display (monitor) or projector to your notebook or docking station.

To Connect a Monitor

Using the Notebook

Locate the monitor connector on the left side of the notebook.

Plug the display cable (optional) into the monitor connector.

Ensure that one end of the power cord of the monitor is plugged into the display, and

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the other end is plugged into an AC outlet.

Connecting Monitor

Computer display

Power cord

Display cable (optional)

You cannot use the Monitor connector on your notebook when the docking station is

✍

connected to the notebook.

Using the Docking Station

Locate the monitor connector on the rear panel of the docking station.

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Connecting an External Display

Plug the optional display cable into the monitor connector.

Ensure that one end of the power cord of the monitor is plugged into the display, and

✍

the other end is plugged into an AC outlet.

Connecting Monitor

Computer display

Power cord

Display cable (optional)

See the manuals that came with your printer, and the docking station if applicable, for

✍

more information on printer installation and operation.

To Connect a Projector

You can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display.

Using the Notebook

Locate the monitor connector on the left side of the notebook.

Plug the RGB signal cable into the monitor connector.

Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone con nector on the righ t side of

the notebook.

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Connecting projector

To Headphone

connector

Audio cable

RGB signal cable

Using the Docking Station

Projector

Power cord

Locate the monitor connector on the rear panel of the docking station.

Plug the optional monitor adapter into the monitor connector.

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Connecting an External Display

Plug the audio cable into the green Headphone con nector on the righ t side of

the notebook.

Connecting projector

Projector

Power cord

To Head phone connector

Audio cable

RGB signal cable

Note the following:

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❑ See the manual that came with your projector for more information on

installation and operation.

❑ You cannot use the Monitor connector on your notebook when the docking

station is connected to the notebook.

To Select a Display

When you connect an external display to the monitor connector, you can press Fn+F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), the external monitor, or both devices. See “Selecting the Display Mode” for more

information.

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Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

You can connect USB devices such as an external mouse, k e y board, speaker, and microphone to your computer.

To Connect a USB Device

Using the Notebook

Locate a USB connector on the notebook. There are two USB co nn ectors

on the notebook, one on the right side and one on the left side. Plug on end of the USB cable into a connector and the other end into the

USB device.

Connecting USB Device

USB mouse

USB

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Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

Using the Docking Station

Locate a USB connector on the optional docking station. There are two

USB connectors located on the back side of the docking station. Plug one end of the USB cable into a connector and the other end into the

USB device.

Connecting USB Device

USB mouse

USB

You can use an optiona l Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series (not suppli ed) with this computer. Since the USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer, you simply plu g the USB mouse into the USB connector to use it. One USB connector supports one USB device.

See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on its

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installation and use.

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Connecting External Speakers

You can connect external speakers to your notebook to e nhance the sound qu ality of your computer.

Note the following when connecting external speakers:

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❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. ❑ Do not place diskettes on the speakers; the magnetic field of the speakers may

damage the data on the diskettes.

To Connect External Speakers

Locate the green Headphone connector on the right side of your notebook.

Plug the speaker cable into the Headphone connector.

Connecting Speakers to the Headphone Connector

Speakers

To Headphones

See the manual that comes with your speakers for more information on installation

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and use.

Speaker cable (supplied with speakers)

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Connecting an External Microphone

You can use an external microphone to enhance the quality of the sound input.

Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use. The microphone should be

✍

compliant with the plug-in power microphone.

To Connect an External Microphone

Locate the red Microphone connector on the right side of your notebook.

Plug the microphone cable into the Microphone connector.

Connecting Microphone to Microphone Connector

Microphone (optional)

To Microphone

See the manual that comes with your microphone for more information on installation

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and use.

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Customizing Your VAIO® Noteb ook

This section briefly describes how you can change the default settings of your notebook to customize your computer. Refer to the Sony Notebook Setup Help, for more detailed information.

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen

To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen:

Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar.

Point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup.

Sony Notebook Setup Screen

Select the tab for the item you want to change. See “Sony Notebook Setup

Tabs” . After you finish making your changes, click OK.

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Sony Notebook Setup Tabs

Tab Description

About This Computer Display system information, including memory capacity, serial

number, and BIOS version. Printer Select printer port mode settings. Initial Setting Change the volume of the sounds that play while the operating

system is loading. Select the order of drives and devices from

which you want to load the operating system. You can specify

the hard drive as well as other drives inserted into your

computer. Touchpad When you connect an optional mouse to the Serial port of your

computer, you can make your touchpad inactive. You can also

customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility. Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer. Enable Ports Enable or disable ports. Disabling ports releases resources to

the system. To change the serial or infrared settings, click

Advanced on the Basic/Advanced tab. Basic/Advanced Switch between Advanced mode (additional screens with

advanced settings) and Basic mode of display.

For more information about each option, click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup

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screen to display the Help file.

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Controlling Power Management

The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the po wer settings of your notebook and provides key information about system activity and battery life. The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer’s battery power. You can also refer to P owerPanel Help for more detailed information. To activate a profile or command, see “Displaying Battery Information” .

Viewing the Power Management status icons

The Power Management status icons are displayed in the task tray at the lower right side of your screen. Move the pointer over the icons to see the tool tip that displays information about the active profile. The Battery status icon indicates the battery power level and the CPU status icon indicates the performance level of the CPU.

Activating the Power Management toolbar

Right-click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.

Select Toolbars from the pop-up menu, and then click Power Management.

The Power Management toolbar appears on the taskbar.

The

current profile icon is highlighted on the Po wer Management too lbar . It is the first icon farthest to the left, and its appearance changes depending on which power management profile is currently selected. To change the power management profile, click the current pro file icon, then select a new profile from the pop-up list. See “Power Management Profiles” for a description of available options. To select another power management prof ile , click that i con in t he Po wer Management toolbar.

When you use the battery pack to power your notebook, your system selects the

✍

Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default. If you select a different

power management profile while using battery power, the new profile is selected

automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your notebook.

Refer to

toolbar.

PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the Power Management

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Customizing Power Management Settings

You can customize power management settings, such as the s yst em timer and the brightness of the screen. To customize a setting:

Click the Current Profile icon on the Power Management toolbar.

Select Edit/Create Profiles from the menu.

Click a profile whose setting you want to change, from the list in the left

panel. Double-click an item whose setting you want to change from the list in the

right panel. Click the desired setting.

Click the File menu, then click Save.

Click the File menu, then click Exit.

Power Management Profiles

The PowerPanel utility provides several predefined power management profiles. Each profile consists of a group of power management settings that are designed to meet specific powe r managemen t goals—ranging from maximum power management to no power management. Y ou can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles (except for the Disable Power Management profile), or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs. The predefined profiles are:

Icon Description

Maximum Performance

Provides the best system performance while still conserving power.

Maximum Battery Life

Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance. It slows the computer and puts it into System Suspend mode after a specified time period.

Disable Power Management

Turns off all power management features such as System Suspend and System Hibernation modes. You can not change the settings of this profile.

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Icon Description

AC Power

The power management state when AC power is in use. Similar to the Power Management Off setting. Power Management automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature.

Games

Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer.

Presentation

Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power. This option is ideal for slide show presentations. You can establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system.

Camera

Optimizes performance and power requirements for camera usage.

DVD

Optimizes performance and power requirements for DVD usage.

Controlling Power Management

Word Processing

Optimizes power management with longer timeouts on the hard disk and display screen. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system.

Spreadsheet

Optimizes performance and power requirements for spreadsheet applications.

Communications

Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout. The Internal modem remains powered. You can also establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system.

Automatic Profile Selection

Automatically switches to a profile suitable for active applications.

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Power Management Commands

PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to contro l po wer for a specif ic device. You can use these commands to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action.

Icon Description

System Suspend

Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory (RAM). Power consumption reduces to a minimum, and the system remains on. To return the system to the active state, press any key or the power button on your computer.

System Hibernation

Provides for the lowest level of power consumption. The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power. To return the system to the original state, use the power button to turn on power. The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard drive.

LCD (Video) Standby (Windows Me™ only)

Turns off the video display to save power. If you turn off the Video Standby timer, the display remains active except when the system enters System Suspend mode. The video display system is one of the largest consumers of power in the system.

Conserving Battery Po wer

When using the notebook with a battery, the LCD display and the hard drive can be set to switch off automatically to conserve battery power.

For details, see “Power Management Profiles” .

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Displaying Battery Information

You can display detailed information for each of the batteries in your computer. The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer’s general battery information. Refer to PowerPanel Help for more detailed information.

To Activate the Battery Information Toolbar

Right-click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.

Select Toolbars from the pop-up menu, then click Battery Information. The

Battery Information toolbar appears on the taskbar. You can also view the total capacity remaining in the battery by placing the

pointer over the battery status icon in the task tray on the lower right side of the screen.

Battery Information Toolbar

Percentage indicator —

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Displays the percentage of the remaining battery

capacity.

Time indicator —

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Displays estimated time (hours/minutes) rema ining

before the battery fully drains, also referred to as the time-to-empty.

Battery Icon Descriptions

Battery Icon Battery Status

Charging

Fully charged

Discharging

No battery

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Displaying Detailed Battery Information

Double-click the battery icon on the task tray to display the Battery Information window. The screen appears displaying the Battery tab, which contains information such as the estimated time-to-empty and charging time.

Battery Information Window

Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system

You can customize the Battery Information toolbar to suit your portable computing needs, including modifications to the alarm settings. Refer to PowerPanel Help for more information.

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Selecting the Display Mode

This notebook uses the Intel® video controller, which enables you to select the desired display when the notebook is connected to an external monitor. When you connect an external display, you can switch the display mode between your notebook’s LCD display and the external monitor.

To select the display mode, proceed as follows: (See also “Connecting an External Display” .)

Connect an external display before you turn on the computer.

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Click the Start button, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. The

Control Panel appears.

Double-click Display to access the Display Properties window.

Click the Settings tab, then click the Advanced button to display the Intel®

82815 Graphics Controller Properties dialog box.

Intel® 82815 Graphics Controller Properties Screen

Click the Intel® 82815 Graphics Technology tab, then click the Graphics

Properties button.

Click the Driver Setting tab.

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Ensure that the Synchronous Display Mode box is checked, then click

Apply.

You may not be able to display the notebook LCD screen and an external display or

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projector at the same time, depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using.

If the display resolution of your computer is more than 800 x 600 dots, a part of the image will not show up on your TV display. To see the hidden area, move the cursor on your computer. To display the full image, change the display resolution settings to 640 x 480 dots.

Turn on the computer after you turn on the peripheral devices.

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software

To change the window design

Click the Start button, point to Settings, then point to Control Panel.

Click UI Design Selector.

Click << or >> and select the desired des ign.

Click Apply.

The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The window design for

your Sony software will match the “UI Design Selector” window. To try another selection, click << or >> then click OK.

The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design

displays.

This feature is available with UI Design Selector-compatible software only.

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Using Dual Display function (Windows Me™ only)

The dual display function allo ws you to distri bute portio ns of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you have an external display attached to the monitor connector, your notebook’s LCD screen and the external display can function as a single des ktop. You can move the cu rsor off of one display and on to the other . This allo ws you to d rag objects, such as an open app lication windo w or a toolbar, from one display to the other. This configuration of a single desktop distributed acr oss separate displays is referred to as a virtual deskto p.

Virtual Desktop

Virtual desktop

External monitor

Your LCD display

Selecting Dual Display Mode

Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.

Point to Settings > Control Panel.

Click the Display icon. The Display Properties windows appears.

Click the Settings tab.

Click the Monitor shown as “2”. The Monitor # 2 dialog box appears.

Click Yes to enable the second display.

Click Apply.

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Setting Colors and Resolution for Each Display

Yo u can set the display colors and resolution for each display that is part of a virtual desktop.

Follow steps 1 to 4 above to display the Display Properties screen. Select the display you wish to change (1 or 2) by clicking on the icon of the display. You can change colors by selecting an op tion from the Colors list. Use the slider in the screen area to change the resolution. Click OK or Apply. Click OK to confirm your changes.

Customizing the Virtual Desktop

Yo u can customize the Dual Display mode by changing the position of the two displays that form the virtual desktop.

In the Display Proper ties s creen, drag the icons of Monitor #1 o r Mon ito r #2 to a new positi on that is r elati v e to the o ther. The two display ic ons mus t be connected to create a virtual desktop. Click OK to apply the change.

Releasing the Dual Display Setting

Follow steps 1-4 in the section “Selecting Dual Display mode”. Right-click on Monitor #2 and click on Enabled to release the setting.

Some software is not compatible with Dual Display mode.

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Changing the Window Design of Sony Software

To Change the Window Design

Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then point to Control Panel.

Click UI Design Selector.

Click << or >> and select the desired des ign.

Click Apply.

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Using Dual Display function (Windows Me™ only)

The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The window design for

your Sony software will match the “UI Design Selector” window.

To try another selection, click << or >> and then click OK.

The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design

displays.

This feature is available with UI Design Selector-compatible software only.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide

PCG-R505TSK, PCG-R505TS PCG-R505TEK, PCG-R505TE

Notice to Users

Owner’s Record

Safety Information

Regulatory Information

FCC Part 68

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

Disposal of Lithium-Ion Battery

Industry Canada Notice

Avis de L’Industrie Canada

Contents

Welcome

Features

Unpacking Your Notebook

Hardware

Main Unit Power Cord

AC Adapter

Manuals

VAIO® Quick Start

Operating System Getting Started

Software CDs

Recovery CDs

Other

Notes on Use

Ergonomic Guidelines

Recommended P os ition

Setting Up Your Notebook

Handling Your Notebook

Cleaning Your Notebook

Handling the LCD Screen

Locating Controls and Connectors

Front

Back

Left

Right

Bottom

Connecting a Power Source

Using the AC Adapter

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

Connecting AC Adapter

Notes on the AC Adapter

Using Battery Power

To insert the battery pack

Unlock/Loc k Lever

Inserting Battery Pack

To charge the battery pack

Connect the AC adapter to the notebook.

Insert the battery pack.

Battery Indicator Light

To remove the battery pack

Close the cover of the notebook.

Removing Battery Pack

Additional Notes On Batteries

Starting Your Notebook

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

Opening Notebook

Turning on Notebook

Shutting Down Your Notebook

Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar.

Click OK.

If you are unable to shut down your notebook:

Close or end all operations.

Using the Keyboard

Keyboard

The Notebook Keyboard Keys

Indicators

The Windows Key in Combination with Other Keys

The Fn Key in Combination with Other Keys

Using the Touchpad

Touchpad

Using PC Cards

To insert a PC card

Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with front label facing up.

Inserting PC Card