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VAIO® Notebook
User Guide
PCG-XG38/PCG-XG38K/
PCG-XG39/PCG-XG39K
VAIO Notebook User Guide
Notice to Users
© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights
reserved. This man ua l and the software
described herein, in whole or in part, may not
be reproduced, tra nslated, or reduce d to a ny
machine-readable form without prior written
approval.
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DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT,
CONTRACT, OR OTHER WISE, 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 m anual or the
information cont ained herein at any tim e
without notice. The software described herein is
governed by the terms of a separate user license
agreement.
This product conta ins softwa re owned by Sony
and licensed by third parties. Use of such
software is subject to the terms and conditions
of license ag reements enclosed with th is
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 no t necessarily be
identica l to current retail versions .
Updates and additions to software may require
an addition a l charge. Subscriptions to onli ne
service providers may require a fee and credit
card information. Financial services may
require prior arrangements with participating
finan cia l institutions.
As an ENERGY STAR
Partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this
product meets the
NERGY STAR
E
guidelines for energy
efficienc y.
NERGY STAR Office
The International
E
Equipment Program is an international program
that promotes ene rgy saving through the use of
computers and other office equipment . T he
program backs the development and
dissemination of products with functions that
effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an
open system in which business pr opri etors can
participat e voluntarily. The targeted products
are office equipment such as computers,
displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Thei r
standards and logos are uniform among
NERGY ST AR is a U.S.
participating nations.
E
registered mark.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology tha t is protected by method claims
of certain U.S. patents and othe r in tellectual
property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macr ovision Corporation, an d is
intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise aut horized by
Macrovision Corp ora ti on. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
Sony, i.LINK, MovieShaker, PictureGear,
DVgate, Mavica, Handycam, Jog Dial, Media
Bar, VAIO and the V AIO logo are trademarks of
Sony Corporation. Micros oft , Windows Me,
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Windows Media, Windows, Windows NT, and
the Windows logo are r egistered tradem arks of
Microsoft Corporation. Intel, SpeedStep, and
Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
PS/2 is registered tradem ark of IBM.
All other trad emarks are tr ademarks of their
respective owners.
Safe ty In form a tion
Owner’s Record
Use caution when installing or
❑
modifying tel e ph one li n e s.
A v oid using the mod em 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.
The model n umber and seri al number are
located on the bott om of your Sony VAI O
Notebook. Reco rd t h e se rial number in th e
space provided here. Re fe r to the model and
serial number when you call your Sony Service
Center.
Model Number: PCG-851A, PCG-8512, PCG852A, PCG-8522
Serial Number:___________________ _____
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
❑
do not expose your notebook to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
❑
open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualifie d personnel only.
Never install modem or telephone
❑
wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in
❑
wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet
locations.
Never t ouch uninsu la ted
❑
telephone wire or terminal s
unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network
interface.
To change backup battery.
Please contact your nearest
Sony Service Center.
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 cabin et. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel
only.
For DVD-ROM: Danger - Visible
and invisible laser radiation
when open. Avoid dir ect
exposure to beam.
DANGER: Visible and invisible
laser radiation whe n open.
Avoid direct exposure to bea m.
Caution: To reduce the risk of
fire, use only No. 26 AWG or
larger telecommunication line
cord
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AVERTISSEMENT
Pour prévenir tout risque
❑
d’incendie ou d’électrocution,
garder cet appareil à l’abri de la
pluie et de l’humidité.
Pour cha nger la pile de
rechange, veuillez contacter
votre centre de service Sony le
plus près.
Pour prévenir tout risque
❑
d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le
châssis de cet appareil et ne
confier son entreti en qu’à une
personne qualif i ée
Ne jamais effectuer l’installation
❑
de fil m odem ou té léphone d urant
un orage électrique.
Ne jamais effectuer l’installation
❑
d’une prise téléphonique dans un
endroit mouillé à moins que la
prise soit conçue à cet effet.
Ne jamais toucher un fil
❑
téléphonique à découvert ou un
terminal à moins que la ligne
téléphonique n’ait été débranché
de l’interface réseau.
Soyez très prudent lorsque vous
❑
installez ou modifiez les lignes
téléphoniques.
Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant
❑
un orage électrique.
Comme le faisceau laser utilisé
par cet appar eil est dangereux
pour les yeux , ne tentez pas de
démonter le boîtier. Confiez
l’entretien de cet appareil
exclusivement au personnel
qualifié. Adressez-vous a un
agent de service qualifié.
Pour les DVD-ROM : DANGER :
Radiation laser visible et
invisible si ouvert. Evitez
l’exposition directe au faisceau.
Attention : Afin de rédu ire les
risques d'incendie, n'utilisez
qu'un cordon de co mmu nicatio n
N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.
If you have 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 Ce nt er
at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913
or find Sony Custom er S ervice on the web at:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
N’utilisez pas le modem ni le
❑
téléphone pour prévenir d’une
fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la
fuite.
L’appareil doit être le plus près
❑
possible d’une prise murale pour
en faciliter l’accès.
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Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCG-851A, PCG-
8512, PCG-852A,
PCG-8522
Responsible Party: Sony Electronic s In c.
Address: 1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Telephone: 201-930-6972
This phone numbe r is for FCC-related
matters only.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Oper ation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device m ay not cause harmfu l
interference, a nd
(2) this device mu st accept any inter f erence
received, incl uding interference that may
cause undesired operation.
interference by one or m ore of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiv ing
❑
antenna.
Increase the separation between
❑
the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an
❑
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an
❑
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
You are cautioned th at any cha nges or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Only peripherals (co mp ut er i nput /output
devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply
with FCC Class B limi ts may be at tached to this
computer product. Operation with noncomplian t pe ripherals is like l y to re s u l t in
interference to radio and television reception.
This equipm ent has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digita l
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rule s. The s e
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful int erference in a
residentia l i n s ta ll ation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not inst a ll ed and used in
accordance with the instructions, ma y c ause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However , there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment doe s cause harmful in te rference to
radio or televisio n reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
All cables used to connect periphera ls m ust be
shielded and grou nde d. O peration with cabl es,
connected to peripherals, that are no t shielded
and grounded, m ay re sul t in int erference 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 co ntains, among other information,
the FCC equivalence number (R EN) for this
equipment. If requested, this information must
be provid ed to the telephone company.
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone
jack.
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The REN is used t o det ermine the quant ity of
devices which may be connec ted to the
telephone line. Exc essive RENs on the
telephone line ma y result in the devices not
ringing in response to an inc om i ng call. In
most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs
should not exceed five (5.0). To 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 dete rmine the
maximum REN for the ca lling area.
If the terminal equipment causes harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company will
notify you in advance t h at temporary
discontinuance of service m ay be required. But
if advance notice is not practical, the telephone
company will no tify the custo m er as soon as
possible. Also, you will be advised of your right
to file a complaint with th e F CC if you believe
it is necess ary.
The telepho ne comp any may make changes in
its faciliti es , equipment , operatio ns , o r
procedures th at could affect the operati ons of
the equipme nt. If this happens, the te lephone
company will provide advance notice in order
for you to make the necessary modifications in
order to maintai n uni nterrupted service .
If trouble is experienced with this equipment,
you can reach the Sony Customer Informati on
Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to
the Sony Customer Informa tion Service Center
at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913
or find Sony Custom er S ervice on the web at:
http://www.sony.com/pc sup port
Repair of this equipment should 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 prov in ci al ta riffs. (Cont ac t
the state or pr ovi ncial utility service
commission, public service commission or
corporation co m mi ssion for informati on.)
Telephone Consumer
Protection Act of 1991
(United States)
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of
1991 makes it unlawful for any perso n to use a
computer or other electronic device to send any
message via a telepho n e f acsimile machine
unless such message clearly cont ains, in a
margin at the to p or bottom of each transmitted
page or on the first page of the transmission, the
date and time it is sent and an identi fication of
the business, other entity, or individual sending
the message , and t he telephone number of the
sending machine or su ch 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 direc tor y under
‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For
more detail ed informatio n please contact:
CRTC
Terrasse s de la Chaudière, Tour centrale 1
promenade du Portage, 5ième étage Hull PQ
K1A 0N2.
This Class B digita l ap paratus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY
You can return your unwan ted lithium io n
batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or
Factory Service Center.
In some areas the disposal of lithium
✍
ion batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1888-476-6972 in the Unit e d Sta te s or 1-800961-7669 in Canada.
Do not handl e damaged or
leaking lithium ion batteries.
Ne pas manipuler les bat teries
au lithium-ion qu i fui ent ou so nt
endommagées.
The battery pack used in this
device may present a f ire or
chemical bur n hazard if
mistreated. Do not
disassemble, heat above 212×F
(100×C) or i ncinerate.
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,
incinére r ou exposer à une
température de plus de 100°C.
Évacuer promptement la
batterie usée. Garder hors de
portée des enfa nts .
Danger of ex plosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the
manufactur er. Discard used
batteries accor din g to the
manufactur er’s instructions.
Une batterie no n co nforme
présente un danger d’explosion.
La rempla cer seulem ent par une
batterie identique ou de type
équivalent recommandé par le
fabricant. Évacuer les batteries
usées selon les di rectives du
fabricant.
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
NOTICE: The Industry Canada la be l identifies
certified equipm ent. This certification means
that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective,
operational, and safety requireme nts as
prescribed in the appropriate Terminal
Equipment Technical Requ irements
document(s). The Departm en t doe s not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.
Before installin g thi s equ ip me nt , use rs should
ensure that i t is permissible to be connecte d to
the facili ties of the local telecommunications
company. The equipment must also be installed
using an acceptable method of connection.
The custo mer should b e aware that compliance
with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in som e situations.
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Repairs to ce rtified equipmen t s hould be
coordinated by a representative designate d by
the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any
repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment m ay give the telecomm unications
company cause to reque st t hat the user
disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection
that the elec trical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines, and internal
metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected tog ether. This pr ecaution may be
particularly im portant in rural are as.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such
connections th em selves, but should contac t t h e
appropriate e le ct r i c inspection authority, or
electrician, as a ppropriate.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum number
of terminals allowed to be connected to a
telephone interface. The terminatio n on an
interface may consist of any combina tion of
devices subject on ly to the requirement that th e
sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all
the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringe r
Equivalence Number for this equipme nt is 0. 3.
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE
CANADA
AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie
le matériel homologué.
Cette étique tte certifie que le matériel est
conforme aux nor me s de protection,
d’exploitation et de séc urité des réseaux de
télécommunic at ion s, comme le prescrivent les
documents concernant les exigences techniques
relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère
n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel
fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
installatio n s de l’en treprise locale de
télécommunication. Le materiel doit egalement
être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de
raccordement.
L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible
que la confor mi té aux conditions énoncées cidessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service
dans certaines situ ations.
Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent
être coordonnées pa r un représentant désigné
par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de
télécommun ications peut demander à
l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite
de réparations ou de modifications effectuées
par l’utilisate ur ou à cause de mauvais
fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre prot ection, l’utilis ateur doit
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la
source d’énergie électrique, des lignes
téléphoniques et des c analisations d’eau
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés
ensemble. Cett e p réc au tion es t pa rt ic uliè r ement
importante dans les régions rurales.
A v ertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter
de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit
avoir recours à un service d’inspection des
installa tions électriques, ou à un électricie n,
selon le cas.
AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
(IES) assigné à chaque dispositif termi nal
indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui
peuvent être racc ordés à une interface. La
terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut
consister en une c ombination de que lqu es
dispositifs, a la seule condition que la somme
d’indices d’é quivalence de la sonner ie de tous
les dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L ’indice
d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce materiel est
de 0.3.
Avant d’installer ce mat eri el, l’utilisat eur doit
s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux
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Contents
Welcome .................................................... 11
Features ....................................................................11
Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook ........................ 1 2
Ergonomic Considerations .......................................14
Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ..........19
Locating the Controls and Connectors .....................19
Connecting a Power Source ........................ ....... ......23
Starting Your Computer ...........................................29
Shutting Down Your Computer ...............................30
Using Your VAIO® Notebook ..................33
Using the Keyboard ................. ....... ...... ....... ....... ...... 3 3
Replacing a Keycap ..................................................38
Using the Touchpad ................ ....... ...... ....... ....... ......40
Using the Floppy Disk Drive ...................................41
Using the DVD-ROM Drive ....................................46
Using PC cards ............................... ...... ....... ....... ......51
Using Infrared Communication Devices ..................54
Using a Second Battery Pack ...................................56
Using the Weight Saver ..... ...... ....... ...... ....... ....... ...... 5 9
Removing the
Optional Hard Drive (PCGA-HDX10) ....................60
Using Smart Connect . ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ....... ...... 6 1
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Connecting an i.LINK®-compatible Device ...........62
VAIO® Action Setup ..............................................65
Using Power Saving Modes .....................................69
Connecting Peripheral Devices ..............71
Connecting a Phone Line .........................................72
Using the Mini Docking Station ..............................73
Connecting a Printer to Your Computer ..................86
Connecting an External Display ..............................87
Connecting External Speakers .................................90
Connecting an External Microphone .......................91
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device
(Mouse or Keyboard) ...............................................92
Adding Memory .......................................................93
About the Software on Your Computer ...................98
About Your Recovery CDs ....................................102
For Answers to Your Software Questions .............102
Software Information .............................105
MovieShaker™ ...................................................... 105
PictureGear™ ........................................................108
Troubleshooting ..................................... 111
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 122
Supplemental Information .....................................125
Getting Help ...........................................................126
Specifications ......................................... 127
Index ........................................................ 131
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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 speci fications of your VAIO® notebook,
✍
“Specifications” on page 127.
❑ Exceptional performance —
Pentium® III Processor featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology and a V.90
compatible K56flex modem.
❑ Portability —
AC power.
❑ Sony audio and video quality —
you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications, games,
and entertainment software.
❑ Microsoft® Windows® operating system —
Windows® Millennium Edition or Windows® 2000 Professional.
❑ Communications —
mails, browse the Internet, and use the dialing and fax features.
The rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without
Access popular online services, send and receive e-
Your computer includes a Mobile Intel®
*
A high-resolution LCD screen enables
Your system includes
* Actual upload and download speeds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and gov-
ernment regul at ions.
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Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook
Remove the following hardware item s from the box:
Main unit Power cord
AC adapter
FDD cable Rechargeable
battery pack
Floppy disk drive (FDD) DVD-ROM drive
Weight saver
Manuals
❑ VAIO® User Guide —
supplementary updat es an d so ft w a re inf ormat ion . Thi s manual describes the
features and specifications of your notebook, the applications included with
your system, how to contact software vendors, and solve common problems.
❑ Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting St arted manual
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Getting St arted manual —
Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating
system.
Contains information on setting up your notebook,
or
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Software CDs
Unpacking Your VAIO® Notebook
❑ Microsoft® Word 2000 —
Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the
Sony computer you purchased.
Recovery CDs
❑ System Recovery CD(s) —
shipped with your computer if the y become corrupted or are erase d. It can be
used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.
❑ Application Recovery CD(s) —
applications or device drivers if they are corrupted or erased.
Allows you to restore the software titles that
Allows you to reinstall individual
Other
Setting up your VAIO® Notebook (poster)
❑
Packet containing special product offers
❑
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Ergonomic Considerations
You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of
environments. Whenever possible, you 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.
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Ergonomic Considerations
❑ Viewing angle of the computer’s display —
Use the display’s tilting
feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle
fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Ad just 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.
Notes on setup
Do not place your computer in a location subject to:
❑
Heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts
❑
Direct sunlight
❑
Excessive dust
❑
Moisture or rain
❑
Mechanical vibration or shock
❑
Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded
❑
Ambient temperature of more than 95º F (35º C) or less than
❑
18º F (10º C)
High humidity
❑
Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The computer’s
❑
electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction.
Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. Do not
❑
place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets, or near
materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots.
Leave a space of at least 8 inches (20 cm) behind the back panel of the
computer.
If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one,
❑
moisture may condense inside your computer. In this case, allow at least an
hour before turning on your computer. If any problems occur, unplug your
computer, and contact your Sony Service Center.
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The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference
❑
to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the computer a suitable
distance away from the set.
Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise,
❑
problems may result.
Do not use cut or damaged connection ca bles.
❑
If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and
❑
determines that your computer is responsible for a problem, the telephone
company may bill you for the service call. Also, if you do not disconnect
your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line, the
telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct
the problem.
Handling your notebook
Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a 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 un plug it. You may want to ha ve the computer check ed 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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Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer.
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Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen . Use a soft, dry
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cloth to wipe the LCD screen.
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 not a malfunction. When the computer returns to
normal temperature, the screen returns to normal.
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Ergonomic Considerations
The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not
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indicate a malfunction.
The LCD is m anufactured using high -precision technolo gy. You ma y,
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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.
Cleaning the display filter
Remove the clips on the top of the display before removing the optional
1
display filter as illustrated below.
Display Filter Clips
clips
Hold the display filter by its sides to avoid leaving fingerprints on the display
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filter .
Wipe off the fingerprints left on the display filter with the filter cleaner. You
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can use commercially available cleaners.
Do not use solvents such as alcohol or thinner, as they may cause damage to the
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surface of the display filter . When using other chemical solvents, read the instructions
thorough ly.
Insert the bottom of the display filter into the groove at the bottom of the
4
display as illustrated below. Insert the display filter so that the clips’
protruding parts face left.
Turn 90° to lock it in place.
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Installing Display Filter
clips
Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from your
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local retailer or by accessing the Sony VAIO Direct Website
(http://vai o.sonystyle.com/), or by calling 1-888-31 5- 7669 (toll fr ee) .
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Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook
This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your
computer’s internal and external de vices, such as the touchpad, flopp y disk drive,
and DVD-ROM drive.
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Front
1 Power indicator
2 Battery 1 and 2 indic ators
3 Hard disk drive indicator
4 Num Lock indicator
5 Caps Lock indicator
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6 Scroll Lock indicator
7 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen
8 Keyboard
9 Speakers
10 Internal microphone
11 Touchpad
12 Left/right buttons
Back
1 Infrared port connector
2 Docking /Floppy disk drive connector
3 Monitor connector
4 USB connector
5 DC In connector
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Left
Locating the Controls and Connectors
1 PC card slots
2 i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 connector
3 Battery bay
4 Phone line jack
* i.LINK is a trademark of SONY used only to designate that the unit contains an IEEE1394
connector. All products with an i.LI NK con n e ct or m ay not communica te wit h ea ch other.
(PCG-XG38/PCG-XG38K)(PCG-XG39/PCG-XG39K)
*
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Right
1 Power button
2 Multipurpose bay
3 Jog Dial™ control
4 Microphone connector
5 Headphone connector
6 Intercooler flap
Bottom
1 Intercooler flap lever
2 Multipurpose bay release lever
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Connecting a Power Source
Connecting a Power Source
You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.
Using the AC Adapter
Slide the LCD lock lever to your right.
1
Open the computer.
2
Opening you r Computer
LCD lock lever
Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the
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back of the computer.
Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.
4
Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.
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Connecting the AC Adapter
Notebook
AC adapter (supplied)
DC In
Power cord (supplied)
Notes on the AC Adapter
Your comput er operate s on 100V-240 V AC 50/60 Hz.
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Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as
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a copy machine or shredder.
You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector. This device prevents
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damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that
may occur during an electrical storm.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.
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To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
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Unplug your computer fro m th e wall outlet if you will not be using the
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computer for a long time.
When the AC adapter is not used, unplug it from the AC outlet.
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Use only the AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter.
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Using Battery Power
You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery
pack inserts into the drive bay on the right side of the computer. (See “Using a
Second Battery Pack” on page 56.) Additional battery packs are available as a
separate option.
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Connecting a Power Source
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 battery bay on the left side of the computer.
1
Battery Bay
Insert the battery pack into the battery bay.
2
Inserting Battery Pack
Battery pack
(supplied)
Label sid e fa c i ng down
Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks.
3
If the Mini Docking Station is attached to your computer, do not insert or
remove the battery pack. Lifting and turning the computer with the Mini
Docking Station attached may cause the Mini Docking Station to disconnect
from the computer.
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To charge the battery pack
Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
1
Insert the battery pack.
2
The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a
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double blink pattern as the battery charges).
When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator li ght turns off. This
3
process takes approximately two hours.
To charge the batt e ry complete ly, continue charging fo r an additional hour. See
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“Displaying Detailed Battery Information” in the online manual Customizing Your
VAIO® Notebook.
Battery Indicator Lights (2)
Battery Indicator Meaning
1
2
Indicates the status of the battery pa ck in the batte ry bay on the
left side of the computer.
Indicates the status of the battery pack in the drive bay on the
right side of the comp uter.
Battery indicators
Secondary battery pack
(optional)
Battery pack (supplied)
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Connecting a Power Source
Battery Indicator
Light Status Meaning
On The computer is using battery power.
Single blink When BOTH the Battery indicator and Power indicator single-
blink, the battery is running out of power.
Double blink The battery is charging.
Off The computer is using AC power.
To remove th e battery pack
Open the cover of the battery bay.
1
Pull out the battery pack.
2
Removing the Battery Pack
Close the cover of the battery bay.
3
You wi ll lose data if you remove the battery pack while the comput er is on and
not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove t he battery while the
computer is in power saving mode.
Notes on battery
To determine the remaining battery charge, see “Displaying Battery
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Information” in the online manual
When the battery i s running out of po wer , both the batter y indicator light and
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power indicator light blink.
Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook
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When the computer is directly connected to AC power and a battery pack is
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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
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power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer .
If the battery level falls below 10%, you shou ld either attach the AC adapter
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to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fullycharged battery.
You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the
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Power Management utility. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 69.
The battery pack supplied with your compu ter is a lithium-ion battery and
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can be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does
not affect battery life.
For some sof t war e appl i cati ons and s ome per i pher al devices, your computer
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may not enter System Hibernation mode when the battery life is low. To
avoid loss of data when using battery power, you should save your data
frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as
System Suspend or System Hibernation.
Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140° F (60° C), such as
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under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.
Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery
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efficiency at low temperatures.
Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50° F and 80° F (10° C to
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30 °C). Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.
While the battery is in use or being discharged, the battery pack heats up.
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This is normal and is not cause for concern.
Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat.
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Keep the battery pack dry.
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Do not open or try to disass emble the bat t ery pack.
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Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
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If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the
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battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery.
If, after fully charging the battery pack, the battery power is still low, the
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battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced.
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 Computer
Starting Yo ur Com puter
Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover.
1
Opening the Computer
LCD lock lever
Press the power button of the computer until the green power indicator light
2
turns on.
(Windows Me only) When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO
InitManager dialog box will appear. Please select “OK” to begin initial setup. If
you do not execute the initial setup, you cannot use part of VAIO original
hardware fu nctions s uch as Jo g Dial, Powe r Mana gement tool, scr oll funct ion of
touchpad, and keyboard shor tcut key function combined wit h the Fn key.
Po we r Button
Power indicator
Power button
If you press the power button f or more than four seconds, th e computer turns off.
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If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display:
3
Decrease brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or left arrow key.
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Increase brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the up or right arrow key.
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When connecting the supplied AC adapter to an AC outlet that has more than
two outlets, do not plug the AC adapter into an outlet that is obstructed by
another adapter. To prevent fire or electrical shock, the adapter must be firmly
plugged into the outlet. If necessary, use a separate AC outlet.
Shutting Down Your Computer
To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer.
Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.
1
Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down
2
Windows dialog box.
Select Shut down.
3
Click OK.
4
Respond to all pro mpts that warn you to save your documents..
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Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The power indicator
5
(green) turns off.
Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer.
6
During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend
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mode. See “Syst em Suspend Mode” on page 69.
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