Sony PCG-SRX87 User Guide

Welcome.......................................................9

Using Your VAIO Computer .....................11

Using the Keyboard...................................................12

Functions of the keyboard keys .........................................13

Combinations and functions with the Windows key .........14

Indicators ...........................................................................15

Combinations and functions with the Fn key ....................16

Using VAIO Action Setup ........................................19

VAIO Action Setup functions............................................19

Using the Jog Dial Control........................................20

Launcher mode ..................................................................20

Guide mode........................................................................21

To use the Jog Dial control with Sony software................22

To use the Jog Dial control with other software................22

Internal timer......................................................................23

Using Memory Stick Media ......................................24

Types of Memory Stick media...........................................24

VisualFlow.........................................................................26

Notes on using Memory Stick media.................................27

Using PC Cards .........................................................28

To insert PC card ...............................................................28

To remove a PC Card.........................................................29

Notes on PC Cards.............................................................29

Using Power Saving Modes ......................................31

Normal mode .....................................................................31

Standby mode ....................................................................31

Hibernate mode..................................................................31

Notes on power saving modes ...........................................32

Connecting a Phone Line .........................................33

How to connect a phone cable ...........................................33

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Connecting to a LAN................................................ 35

To connect to a network.................................................... 36

Connecting to a Wireless LAN................................. 37

Turning On Wireless LAN................................................ 37

The Wireless LAN Access Point ...................................... 37

Communicating with Access Point (infrastructure).......... 38

Communicating without Access Point (ad-hoc) ............... 40

Turning Off Wireless LAN ............................................... 42

Notes on using Wireless LAN .......................................... 42

Connecting Peripheral Devices ...............43

Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive .............................. 44

To connect the floppy disk drive....................................... 44

To insert a floppy disk ...................................................... 44

To remove a floppy disk ................................................... 45

To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is on45

To carry the floppy disk drive........................................... 46

Notes on handling floppy disks......................................... 46

Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive ...............47

To connect an i.LINK optical disc drive........................... 47

Notes on using i.LINK optical disc drives........................ 49

Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive ............................. 50

To connect an optical drive............................................... 50

To insert a disc .................................................................. 51

To remove the drive .......................................................... 52

Notes on CD and DVD discs ............................................ 53

Connecting a USB Mouse......................................... 54

To connect a USB mouse.................................................. 54

Connecting VAIO Computers .................................. 55

Connecting with i.LINK ................................................... 55

Connecting an i.LINK AV Device ........................... 56

Connecting an External Display................................59

To connect a computer display ..........................................59

To connect a projector .......................................................60

Connecting a USB Printer .........................................62

To connect a printer ...........................................................62

Connecting an External Microphone.........................63

To connect an external microphone...................................63

To record from a microphone or audio equipment ............63

To switch the microphone jack functionality ....................63

To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window .. 64

To increase the sound of the microphone ..........................64

To adjust sound device volume .........................................64

Connecting External Speakers ..................................66

To connect external speakers.............................................66

Notes on using external speakers.......................................66

Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities ................67

Personal Digital Assistant..................................................67

The Wireless LAN Access Point .......................................67

Customizing Your VAIO Computer..........69

Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ...........70

Sony Notebook Setup tabs.................................................71

Controlling Power Management ...............................72

To view the Power Management status icons....................72

To access PowerPanel Help...............................................72

Power Management profiles ..............................................73

Power Management commands .........................................75

Conserving battery power..................................................76

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Displaying Battery Information ................................ 77

To display the Battery Information window ..................... 77

To display the Battery Information toolbar....................... 77

To close the Battery Information toolbar.......................... 77

Battery icon descriptions................................................... 78

Displaying detailed battery information ........................... 78

Changing the window design of Sony software................ 79

Selecting the Display Mode...................................... 81

To select the display mode................................................ 81

Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Op-

tion ............................................................................ 83

To Change the Language Option ...................................... 83

To Change Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats 84

Adding Memory .........................................85

Precautions and Procedures ...................................... 86

Typical expansion memory configuration ........................ 86

Installing a Memory Module ....................................87

Removing a Memory Module................................... 90

Confirming Added Memory Capacity ...................... 92

About the Software on Your Computer...93

Software Overview ................................................... 94

Software Support Information .................................. 99

Sony Service Center................................................ 101

Using the Recovery CDs ........................103

Application and System Recovery CDs.................. 104

Using Your Recovery CDs......................................105

To use the Application Recovery CD(s)..........................105

To use the System Recovery CD(s).................................107

Troubleshooting ......................................111

Troubleshooting Your Computer ............................112

My computer does not start. ............................................112

My computer starts but a BIOS error appears. ................112

My computer starts, but the message “Operating system not

found” appears, and Windows does not start...................113

My computer stops responding or does not shut down. ..114

The power management does not respond.......................115

The sound of my computer’s fan is too loud. ..................115

Why does the System Properties dialog box display a slower

CPU speed than advertised? ............................................115

Troubleshooting the LCD Screen............................116

My LCD screen is blank. .................................................116

My LCD screen continues to show the previous screen..116 The image on my connected external display is not centered

or sized properly. .............................................................116

I want to change the video resolution of my display. ......116

Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad.............117

My mouse does not work.................................................117

My touchpad does not work properly. .............................117

The pointer does not move when I use the Touchpad or

Mouse...............................................................................118

Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and Peripheral De-

vices.........................................................................119

My floppy disk drive icon doesn’t appear even though it is

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connected. ....................................................................... 119

My floppy disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk........ 119

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

119 Why does it take longer for the optical disc drive to read

some types of CDs?......................................................... 120

My optical drive tray does not open................................ 120

I cannot use Digital Video (DV) devices. The message “DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off” appears. 120

My PC Card does not work............................................. 121

Troubleshooting the Software................................. 122

My software program stops responding or crashes......... 122

When I click an application icon, the message “You must insert the Application CD into your optical drive” appears, and

the software does not start............................................... 122

The application cannot find a file while a PC Card is insert-

ed..................................................................................... 122

What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software func-

tions? ............................................................................... 122

I cannot use the DVgate software. .................................. 123

Troubleshooting i.LINK Devices ........................... 124

I cannot establish a connection between two VAIO comput-

ers when using an i.LINK cable...................................... 124

Troubleshooting the Modem................................... 125

My modem does not work. ............................................. 125

My modem connection is slow. ...................................... 125

Troubleshooting Audio ........................................... 126

My speakers have no sound. ........................................... 126

There is noise distortion while listening to music with USB

speakers or USB headphones.......................................... 127

My microphone does not work. ...................................... 128

Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media ...................129

I cannot open image files. ................................................129

Memory Stick media does not work. I cannot access the re-

movable drive. .................................................................129

Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions ..............130

The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access

Point. ................................................................................130

I cannot access the Internet..............................................130

The data transfer speed is slow. .......................................130

The communication speed is interrupted or slowed down

when MPEG2 data is transferred. ....................................131

Data transfers are interrupted...........................................131

Troubleshooting the Printer.....................................132

I cannot print....................................................................132

Getting Help .............................................133

Support Options.......................................................133

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome tocomputer the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. This user guide provides detailed information on all aspects of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software applications. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn more about, and that information will be displayed in this main window.

✍ Click here to find the latest updates and supplemental information about your

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VAIO® Computer User Guide

Using Your VAIO Computer

This section describes the following aspects of your new computer:

❑ Using the Keyboard

❑ Using VAIO Action Setup

❑ Using the Jog Dial Control

❑ Using Memory Stick Media

❑ Using PC Cards

❑ Using Power Saving Modes

❑ Connecting a Phone Line

❑ Connecting to a LAN

❑ Connecting to a Wireless LAN

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Using the Keyboard

Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but your computer keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks.

Keyboard

Shift key

Ctrl key

Escape key

Fn key

Windows

Function keys

Alt key

® key

Numeric keypad area

Print Screen key

Correction keys

Shift key

Navigation keys

Applications key

Using the Keyboard

Functions of the keyboard keys

Key Description

Numeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the

numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction. Numbers appear on the front beveled edge of the numeric keys. Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (When you do so, the Num Lock light will be on.)

Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the

screen (the four arrow keys which also function as the Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down keys).

Correction keys The Insert, Backspace, and Delete keys enable you to

make corrections in your documents.

Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard

are used to perform 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.

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

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Key Description

Operator keys (Shift, Ctrl, Alt keys)

Several keys are always used with at least one other key: Ctrl, Alt, and 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 the S key (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 $.

Windows® key The key with the Windows® logo displays the Windows

Start menu; it’s the equivalent of clicking the Start button on the taskbar. See “Combinations and functions with the Windows key” for more information.

Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to

issue commands. The Fn keys at the left and right sides both work the same. See “Combinations and functions with the Fn key” for more information.

Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of

context-sensitive choices. Pressing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.

Combinations and functions with the Windows key

Combination Function

+ F1 Displays VAIO® Help and Support Center.

+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.

+ E Displays Windows® Explorer.

Using the Keyboard

Combination Function

+ F Displays the Search window to find a file or folder. This

is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu.

+ Ctrl + F Displays the Search Results: Computers window where

you can locate other computers. This is the equivalent of selecting Search and then Computers from the Start menu.

+ M Minimizes all displayed windows (with Num Lock off).

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 System Properties window. This is the

equivalent of selecting Control Panel and then System from the Start menu.

Indicators

Indicator Function

Power Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on,

flashes amber in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or powered off.

Battery

Hard disk Lights when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Do

Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer.

not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on.

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Indicator Function

Wireless LAN Wireless LAN capability is functioning when the indicator is lit.

Memory Stick®

Num Lock The number keys area in the numeric keypad are active when

Caps Lock When indicator is lit, the letters appear in uppercase as you type.

Scroll Lock When indicator is lit, the screen scrolls differently. (Exactly how it

When indicator is lit, data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on.) When indicator is off, the Memory Stick media is not being accessed.

indicator is lit. When indicator is off, the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active.

The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on. When indicator is off, the letters appear in lower case as you type (unless you hold down the Shift key).

scrolls depends on the specific application. This function does not work with all applications.) When indicator is off, information moves across the display normally.

Combinations and functions with the Fn key

✍ If you switch user identities during a computing session, the Fn+F7 key functionality

(if available on your computer) will be interrupted. To switch to an external display or monitor, see “Selecting the Display Mode” for more information.

Combinations/ Feature Functions

Using the Keyboard

Fn+ (ESC) Standby

Fn+ (F3) Speaker switch

Fn+ (F4) Speaker volume

Fn+ (F5) Brightness control

Fn+ (F7) Switch to the external display

Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management state. To return the system to the active state, press any key on your computer.

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

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

Only LCD

LCD and external display

Only external display

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Combinations/ Feature Functions

Fn+ (F12) Hibernate

Fn+B Bass Boost

Fn+ F Display control. Minimizes and maximizes the 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, press the power button briefly to turn on the power.

Toggles the bass-boost function off and on. This feature is available only while using headphones.

screen. If the default display resolution is reduced, this function maximizes the display resolution to fit the screen size. Maximizing the display screen enables you to view the display at a greater resolution.

✍ Some functions are not available until Windows® launches.

Using VAIO Action Setup

VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Jog Dial™ control,

MEMORY STICK

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 VAIO Action Setup, right-click the Jog Dial control icon or , in the task tray and click Help Topics.

VAIO Action Setup functions

❑ Jog Dial — Changing the Jog Dial setting

❑ Memory Stick — Changing the Memory Stick media insertion setting

❑ i.LINK — Changing the i.LINK device connection setting

❑ USB — Changing the USB device connection setting

❑ Timer — Setting the timer

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Using the Jog Dial Control

Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial™ control on the bottom center portion of the unit. 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 computer automatically and start the selected application or document.

Using the Jog Dial Control

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.

For information on how to change the Jog Dial control’s settings, right-click the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray 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 an arrow is displayed next to an item in the Jog Dial control window, you can display a submenu of that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial control button.

Using the Jog Dial Control

Using Launcher mode

To use the Jog Dial control, click the Jog Dial control window or the Jog Dial control icon in the task tray. Alternatively, you can press the Jog Dial control while pressing the Ctrl key on the keyboard to switch to the launcher mode.

1 Turn the Jog Dial control to select the item you want, then press the Jog Dial

control. The window switches to the guide mode, and shows the Jog Dial control’s function.

Jog Dial Launcher Dialog Box

2 Turn or press the Jog Dial control to use the desired function.

3 To select another item, switch to the launcher mode and repeat from step 1.

Guide mode

The Jog Dial control window is in the guide mode when software is in use and the software window is active. Depending on the software you are using, you can select items from the displayed list using the Jog Dial control. Some Sony software applications have two modes in List View, Simple Menu, and Full Menu. You can switch the mode by pressing the Shift key while turning the Jog Dial control.

Using guide mode

The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial control’s function.

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To use the Jog Dial control with Sony software

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

To use the Jog Dial control with other software

If the software you are using does not support the Jog Dial control, you can still perform the following functions:

Action Description

Maximize Window* Press the Jog Dial control button to maximize the size

of the active window. Press again to return to normal window size.

Minimize Window* Press the Jog Dial control button to minimize the size

of the active window. Press again to return to normal window size.

Finish Window* Press the Jog Dial control button to close the active

application.

Scroll* Press the Jog Dial control button to begin scrolling

within the active window.

Jog Dial Launcher Press the Jog Dial control button to return the Jog Dial

control to Jog Launcher mode.

Menu Bar Press the Jog Dial control button, then use the Jog

Dial control to scroll through the active window’s toolbar.

* Some software applications do not support these functions.

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.

Using the Jog Dial Control

Jog Dial Guide Dialog Box

Internal timer

You can use the internal timer to start an application at a specific time. The timer, when set, can launch applications even when the computer power is off.

1 Rotate or push the Jog Dial™ control, and select VAIO Action Setup in the

Jog Dial Launcher window.

2 Click Timer from the left menu, then click the clock icon.

3 Select either Recommended Settings, Program Files, All Files, or Drag &

Drop from the left menu, then select the file or application you wish to launch in the right window.

4 Click Next until the One-Time-Only Setting dialog box appears.

5 Select the Date and Time and click Next twice, then click Finish and close

the VAIO Action Setup window.

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Using Memory Stick Media

This new compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk. The media 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

Two types of Memory Stick® media are available. The first type, MagicGate™

Memory Stick media (hereafter referred as MG Memory Stick media), is provided with copyright protection. (The MG Memory Stick media are colored white.) The second type, simply referred to as Memory Stick media, does not have the same copyright protection as MagicGate. (The Memory Stick media are colored purple.)

You can use both media with your computer.

For music, which requires copyright protection, you can only use MG Memory Stick media with your computer. You can also use compatible MagicGate devices to record and play back music when they are connected to your computer.

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

What is MagicGate?

MagicGate technology is 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 .

To insert a Memory Stick media

Insert the Memory Stick media into the media slot on the right side of the computer until it clicks into place. When the Memory Stick media is properly in place, Sony’s VisualFlow™ software will automatically launch to display the contents of the Memory Stick.

Using Memory Stick Media

1 Insert with the arrow facing toward the Memory Stick® media slot and the

label facing up.

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

Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction and then turn it so the label side is down before inserting into the slot. To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick Media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot.

2 Carefully insert the Memory Stick media until it clicks into place.

Inserting Memory Stick

To view the contents of Memory Stick media

To see the contents, do the following:

Memory Stick media

Insert in the direction of the arrow with

the label facing up

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1 Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and select My Computer.

2 Under the heading “Devices with Removable Storage,” click Sony Memory

Stick.

To remove a Memory Stick media

Make sure the access light is off. Push the media in toward the computer. When the media ejects, pull it out. When removing the Memory Stick media, be careful as it may eject completely from the slot.

VisualFlow

VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media.

To use VisualFlow

1 From the Start menu, point to All Programs, and select VisualFlow.

✍ VAIO Action Setup has been configured to launch VisualFlow by default upon insertion

of Memory Stick media. VisualFlow software starts automatically when Memory Stick media is put into the drive.

2 Click on an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display

layout.

3 Click on an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting

method.

4 Resting your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current

Memory Stick properties.

5 Resting your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a

secondary toolbar with more functions.

6 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen.

❑ Double-click an image to show an enlarged view.

7 Movie files start playback when the view is enlarged. Click again on movie

files to restore the view to normal.

Using Memory Stick Media

✍ While an image is enlarged, the Launch toolbar appears on the bottom of the window.

Any associated application can be activated from here.

Notes on using Memory Stick media

❑ When the media’s write-protect tab is set to LOCK, data cannot be recorded

or erased.

❑ Before using Memory Stick media, you should back up important data.

❑ Wait a minimum of 10 seconds after the media finishes reading or writing

data before removing it. If the media is removed prematurely, an error message appears, prompting you to continue or exit. Reinsert the media into the slot and press Enter to continue. This enables the media to finish reading or writing data.

❑ You can enjoy video clips that you have recorded with compatible Memory

Stick digital camcorders.

❑ The media slot can accommodate one media at a time.

❑ To copy images from a digital video camera via Memory Stick® media, see

“Connecting an i.LINK AV Device” for more information.

❑ Only MG™ Memory Stick media can be used with copyright protected data

like music.

❑ Do not remove the media or turn off the power while the access light is on.

❑ Do not use the media in locations that are subject to static electricity or

electrical noise.

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

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

❑ Do not bend, drop, or shock the media.

❑ Do not disassemble or modify the media.

❑ Do not allow the media to get wet.

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

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

❑ Direct sunlight.

❑ High humidity or places with corrosive substances.

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

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Using PC Cards

Your computer includes a PC Card slot. PC Cards enable you to connect portable external devices, such as an optical disc drive.

✍ The PC Card slot can accommodate a Type I or Type II PC Card. This slot is compatible

with Card Bus. Type III PC Cards are not supported.

To insert PC card

✍ You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card.

1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot with the front label facing up.

Inserting PC Card

Insert in the direction of the arrow.

2 Gently push the PC Card into the slot until it is firmly seated in the port and

the release button pops out.

Do not force a PC Card into the slot. It may damage the connector pins.

When a PC Card is inserted, do not place your computer in a bag or case. Pressure or shock to a PC Card may damage your computer.

Touching the head of the PC Card will not cause damage to the connector pins, but damage can occur if the head of the PC Card is sticking out of the computer while the unit is being transported.

Using PC Cards

To remove a PC Card

Follow the procedure below when you remove the PC Card while your computer is on. Failure to follow this procedure may result in a malfunction. If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions.

1 Double-click in the task tray. The “Safely remove ... PC Card” dialog

box appears.

2 Click the dialog box. The message, “Safe to Remove Hardware” appears.

3 Click to close the message.

Release Button

Release button

4 Press the release button toward the computer. The PC Card pops out.

5 Gently grasp the PC Card and pull it out.

Notes on PC Cards

❑ For some PC Cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and

the Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted, you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized. Restart your system to correct the problem.

❑ 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 more information.

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

manufacturer.

❑ If an exclamation mark (!) appears on the Device Manager tab in the System

Properties dialog box, remove the software driver and then reinstall it.

❑ You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card

with this computer. If you have difficulty inserting a card, check that you are orienting the card correctly. See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on its use.

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