Sony VAIO PCG-F610,VAIO PCG-F630 User Manual

PCG-F610 PCG-F630

Printed in USA

VAIO Notebook

User Guide

VAIO Notebook User Guide

PCG-F610/F630

Notice to Users

© 2000 Sony Elect ronics Inc. All rights reserved. This man ual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval.

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO W ARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONT A INED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY P ARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER I NF ORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

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

This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. Some of the sof tware may not be transporte d or used ou tside the United States. Software specific at ions are subject to change without notice and may not necessaril y be identical to current retail versions.

Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online serv ic e p roviders may require a fee and credit card info rmation. Finan c ial

services may require prior arrangements with particip at ing financial in st itutions.

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

TAR guidelines for energy

efficiency.

NERGY

The International ENERGY STAR Office 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 produ c ts with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which busi n e ss proprieto rs c an participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform amon g p art icipating nation s.

NERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

Sony, i.LINK, VAIO and the V AIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. W indows, Windows Me, Window s NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. AMD, the AMD logo, K6 and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AM D-K6 is a registered trademark of Advaced Micro Devices, Inc.

This product incorpo rat e s copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. paten t s an d other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be aut h orized by Macrovision Corp oration, and is inten ded for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corp oration. Reverse engineering or dis assembly is prohibited.

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® Notebo ok. Record the seri a l number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you c all your Sony Service Center.

Model Number: PCG-94 01, PCG -9411 Serial Number:__ ______________________

Safety Information

WARNING

❏ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture.

❏ To avoid electrical shock, do not open

the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

❏ Never install modem or telep hone

wiring during a lightning stor m.

❏ Never install tel ephone jacks in wet

locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

❏ Never touch uninsulated telephone

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

❏ Use caution whe n installing or

modifying telephone lines.

❏ Avoid using the modem during an

electrical storm.

❏ Do not use the modem or a telephone

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

❏ A socket outlet should be as close as

possible to the unit and easily accessible.

! To change the backup battery,

please contact your nearest Sony Service Center.

! Caution - The use of optical

instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this pr oduct is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

! For DVD-ROM: Danger -

Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

! For CD-ROM: The use of

optical instruments with the CD-ROM drive will increase eye hazard.

! Caution: To reduce the risk of

fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

! Pour changer la pile de rechange,

veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près.

! Avertissement - L'utilisation

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

! Danger : Radiation laser visible et

invisible si ouvert. Évitez l’exposition dire c te au fais ce a u.

! Pour changer la pile de

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

! Attention : Afin de réduire les

risques d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un cordon de communication N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.

Pour le CD-ROM: L'utilisation

d'instruments optiques avec les lecteurs CD-ROM augmente les risques pour les yeux.

For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476 -6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Sony Custom e r Support can be reached at www.sony .com/ pcsupport

The number below is for FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-9401, PCG-9411

AVERTISSEMENT

❏ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie

ou d’électr ocution, gar der ce t appar ei l à l’abri de la plu ie et de l’ humidité.

❏ Pour prévenir tout risque

d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le châssis de ce t appareil et ne c onfier son entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée.

❏ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil

modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique.

❏ Ne jamais effectu e r l’installation

d’une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à cet eff e t.

❏ Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique

à découvert ou un terminal à m oi ns que la ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranché de l’interface rése au.

❏ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous

installez ou mod i fie z le s lignes téléphoniques.

❏ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un

orage électrique.

❏ N’utilisez pas le modem ni le

téléphone pour prévenir d’une fuite de gas si vous êtes près de la fuite.

❏ L’appareil doit ê t re le plus près

possible d ’une prise mur ale p o ur en faciliter l’ac cès.

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Telephone: 201-930-6972

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

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that 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 des igned to pr ovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordan ce with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❏ Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

❏ Increase the separation between the

equipment and the receiver.

❏ Connect the equipment into an outlet

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

❏ Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, termi nals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B lim its may be attached to this computer product. Operation with non-compliant peripherals is likely to resu lt in interferenc e to radio and television reception.

All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables, connected to peripherals , tha t are not shielded and grounded, may result in interfe rence to radi o 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 equi va lenc e number (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 determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). T o be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine th e m aximum REN for th e calling area.

If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in adv an c e th at temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, t he t e le p hone company will notify the customer as so on as possible. Also, you will be advised of you r righ t to file a compla int with t he FCC i f you beli eve it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilit ies, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessa ry m odifications in order to maintain u n in terrupted servic e .

is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

Repair of this equi p m e nt sh ould be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).

This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact the st at e or provin ci al utility serv ice c o m mission, public service commission, or corporation commission, for inform ation.)

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)

The Telephone Consumer Pr otecti on Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any pe rson to use a computer or other electro nic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmit ted p ag e or on t he first page of the tran smis s ion, the date and time it is sent and an id e nt ification 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 int o your facsimile machine, see your fax software docume n tation.

If trouble is experien ced with this equipment, please contact 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656, for repair and /o r w arranty informa tion. If the trou ble

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

Please refer to your telephone directory under ‘Priva cy I ssue s ’ an d/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For more detailed information, please contact:

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

This Class B digital apparatus c om p li e s with Canadian ICES-003.

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

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY

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

In some areas the disposal of lithium

✍

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.

! Do not handle damaged or

leaking lithiu m ion batteries.

! Ne pas manipuler les batteries au

lithium-ion qui fuient ou sont endommagées.

! Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly repl aced. 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. Év acuer les batt eries usées selon les directives du fabricant.

! The battery pack used in this

device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not dis as se mble, heat abov e 2 1 2 ° F (100 °C) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.

! La manutention incorrecte du

module de batterie de cet appareil présente un risque d'incendie ou de brûlures chimiques. Ne pas démonter, incinérer ou exposer à une température de plus de 100°C. Évacuer promptement la batterie usée. Garder hors de portée des enfants.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain tele communi cati ons netw ork protective, operational an d 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 permissible to be connected t o the facilities of t he local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.

The customer shoul d be aware that compliance with the abo ve conditions may not pre vent degradation of servic e in some situations.

Repairs to certifi ed e qui p men t sh ould be coordinated by a r epresent ative designated by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electr ic al gr o u nd 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 ru ral areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as ap propri at e .

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned t o ea ch terminal device provides an indication of the maxi mum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The

termination on an in t er face may consist of any combinat ion of d e vices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0.3.

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA

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

Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitatio n et de sécuri té des rés eau x de télécom munication s, comme le p rescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques rela ti ves au maté riel terminal. Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfac t ion d e l’utilisateur.

Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’i l e s t per mi s de le raccorder aux insta llations de l’entreprise locale de télécommunicatio n. Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible qu e la con formité aux con d it ions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du se rvice dans certaine s situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de télécommunication s p eu t demander à l’ u t ilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de rép arations ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvai s fon ctionnement.

Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d’énergi e électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et d es canalisations d’eau métalliques , s’il y e n a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est

particuliè rem e nt importante dans les régions rurales.

Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de fai re ces ra ccord ements lui-mêm e; il doit avoir recours à un se rv ice d’inspection d e s in st all at ions électriques, ou à un électricien, selo n le cas.

AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaq ue dis positif terminal indique le nombre maximal de termina u x qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface.

La terminaison d’une interfac e téléphonique peut consister en une combination de quelques disposi ti fs, à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’e xc è de pas 5. L’indice d’équivalence de la sonner ie d e ce matériel est de 0.3.

Contents

Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features............................................................................................... 1

Unpacking Your Notebook................................................................. 3

Manuals Recovery CDs Software CDs Other

Using Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Locating Controls and Connectors .....................................................7

Front Left Right Back Bottom

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Connecting a Power Source.............................................................. 11

Using the AC Adapter Using Battery Power

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Starting Your Computer ...................................................................16

Shutting Down Your Computer........................................................17

Registering Your Computer.............................................................. 18

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software.............................19

Using the Keyboard..........................................................................20

Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Indicators Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key

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Using the Touchpad.......................................................................... 24

Using the Floppy Disk Drive............................................................25

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Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM..................................................26

Changing the Video Memory Size....................................................28

Using PC Cards.................................................................................29

Using Power Saving Modes..............................................................32

Normal Mode Standby Mode Hibernation Mode

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Connecting Peripheral Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting a Phone Line ..................................................................35

Connecting the Port Replicator .........................................................36

Connecting a Printer..........................................................................40

Connecting an External Display........................................................41

Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard....................................44

Connecting External Speakers ..........................................................45

Connecting an External Microphone ................................................46

Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder..................................48

i.LINK cables

............................................................................................49

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device............................50

About the Software on Your Notebook ............................................52

About Your Recovery CDs ...............................................................55

Software Instructions ........................................................................56

Movie Shaker Create a Movie using Shaker

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For Answers to Your Software Questions ........................................59

Sony Service Center

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Common Problems............................................................................61

Power Management

..................................................................................66

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ................................................68

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs ...........................70

Using the System Recovery CD(s) Using the Application Recovery CD(s) Recovering Microsoft® Word 2000

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Supplementary Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Hard Drive Partition Power Management Tips If Your Computer Does Not Start DVgate and Digital Video Captures Switching Between NTSC and PAL Standards Applications That Use the TWAIN Driver Using the Touchpad Hardware Temperature Notes on Setup Handling Your Notebook

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Adding Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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Welcome

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

Features

For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® notebook, see page 80.

❑

Exceptional performance:

K6®-2+ 550MHz processor and a V.90 compatible modem.*

❑

Portability:

The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without

AC power.

❑

Sony audio and vi deo qua lity:

which supports full-screen display and enables you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software.

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Multimedia features:

supplied) to listen to audio and video CDs.

* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and government

regulations .

Your notebook includes a fast Mobile AMD-

High-quality MPEG1 and MPEG2 video,

Enjoy the stereo speakers or use headphones (not

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Microsoft® Windows® operating system:

Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition.

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Communications:

Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse

the Internet, and use fax features.

❑

CD-R OM(PCG-F6 10 only) :

Your system comes equipped with a built-in

24X max. CD-ROM drive.*

❑

DVD-ROM (PCG-F630 only)

: Your system comes equipped with a

built-in 8X max. DVD-ROM drive.

Your system comes with

* Data on a CD-ROM is re ad a t a variable transfer rate, ranging from 10.3X at the inne rmost track t o

24X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s). The average data transfer rate is 17.2X or 2580 kbytes/s.

Unpacking Your Notebook

Remove the following hardware items from the box:

Main unit

Rechargeable battery pack

Power cord

AC adapter

Manuals

❑ The VAIO® Notebook User Guide (this manual) contains information on

how to get the most from your computer, find help, and solve common problems. It also includes product specifications.

❑ The Microsoft® Windows®

Millennium Edition Getting Sta r ted manual

explains how to use the basic features of the operating system.

Recovery CDs

❑

System Recovery CD(s)

❑ Application Recovery CD(s)

Software CDs

❑ Microsoft® Word® 2000

Other

❑ Packet containing special product offers

Notebook User Guide

Ergonomic Considerations

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

Ergonomic Position

Computer positioned directly in front of you

Arms at desk level

Wrists relaxed and flat

Position of your computer —

❑

Place the computer directly in front 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 —

❑

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

Viewing angle of the computer’s display —

❑

Use the display’s tilting

feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle

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fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display also.

Lighting —

❑

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

Placement of an external display —

❑

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

Using Your Notebook

This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices such as the touchpad, floppy disk drive, and DVD-ROM (PCG-F630) or CD-ROM (PCG-F610) drive.

Locating Controls and Connectors

Front

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen (page23) Battery indicator (pages 13, 22)

Speakers (pages 23, 45) Hard disk drive indicator (page 22)

Keyboard (page20) Num Lock indicator (page 22)

Touchpad (page24) Caps Lock indicator (page22)

Left/right buttons (page 24) Scroll Lock indicator (page 22)

Power indicator (page 10)

7 8

9 10 11

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S400 i.LINK® connector (page 48) PC card slots (page 29)

Headphone connector (pages 42, 45) Battery bay (page 12)

Microphone connector (pages 42, 46)

Right

Locating Controls and Connectors

Power button (page16) Floppy disk drive (page25)

CD-ROM drive (PCG-F610) or

DVD-ROM drive (PCG-F630) (page 26)

Always leave the floppy disk drive in the drive bay. If debris or other foreign objects enter the drive bay ,

the unit may be damaged.

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cover

1 5 2 6 3 7 4

Modem jack (page 35) Monitor connector (page 41)

Mouse/Keyboard connector (page44) USB connectors (page 50)

Serial connector DC In connector (page 11)

Printer connector (page 40)

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

Bottom

Port replicator connector cover (pages 37, 39) Tilt stands

1 3

Floppy disk drive bay RELEASE lever

Always leave the floppy disk drive in the drive bay. If debris or other foreign objects enter the drive bay,

the unit may be damaged.

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 adap te r into the DC In conne ct or on the computer.

Plug one end of the pow er cord into the AC adapter.

Plug the other end of the powe r co rd into an AC outlet.

Notebook

AC adapter (supplied)

DC In

Power cord (supplied)

Notes on the AC Adapter

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

❑ ❑

Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as a copy machine or shredder.

❑ You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device

prevents damage to your 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 power.For more information on conserving battery life, see “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 32.

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

To insert the battery pack

Open the cover of the batt e ry bay.

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

Battery pack (supplied)

Label side facing down

Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks.

When attaching your computer to the port replicator, do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack. Lifting and turning the computer with a port replicator attached could cause a temporary loss of power.

To charge the battery pack

Connect the AC adapter to the computer.

Insert the battery p ack.

Connecting a Power Source

The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes approximately two hours. To charge the battery completely, continue charging for an additional hour

Battery indicator

Battery pack (supplied)

Battery Indicator Meaning

Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning

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.

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

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If the battery level falls below 10% (both the battery indicator and power indicators will blink), you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery. When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack in the battery bay, it uses power from the AC outlet. Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer. The battery pack supplied with your computer 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 starts flashing. Your computer may not enter Hibernation mode when the battery life is low if certain software applications are active or if certain peripheral devices are attached. To avoid loss of data when using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power-management mode, such as Standby or Hibernation.

To remove the battery pack

Open the cover of the batt e ry bay.

Pull out the battery pack.

Close the cover of the batt er y bay.

You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode.

Notes on Batteries

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

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as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.

Connecting a Power Source

❑ 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.

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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.

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Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

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If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery.

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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, recharge the battery.

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