Sony PCG-R505TE Primary, PCG-R505TEK, PCG-R505TS, PCG-R505TSK, VAIO R505SuperSlim Pro User Manual
VAIO® R505
SuperSlim Pro™
Notebook User Guide
PCG-R505TSK, PCG-R505TS
PCG-R505TEK, PCG-R505TE
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product. Some of the software may no t be
transpor ted or used outside the United States.
Software specifications are subj e ct to change
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identical to current retail version.
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i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used onl y to
designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394
connection. Th e i. LINK connecti on m ay vary,
depending on the software a ppl ic at io ns,
operating system, and i.LINK-compatible
devices. All products with an i.LINK
connection may not communicate with each
other.
Please refer to the documentation that came
with your i.LINK-c ompatible d ev ice for
information on operating conditions and proper
connection. Before connecting i.L IN Kcompatible PC peripherals to your system, such
as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their
operating system com pa ti bi li ty and re quired
operating conditions.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
Owner’s Record
❑
Never install telephone 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 when installing or
modifying telephone lines.
❑
Avoid using the modem during an
electrical storm.
❑
Do not use the modem or a
telephone to report a gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
❑
A socket outlet should be as close as
possible to the unit and easily
accessible.
The model num ber and serial number are
located on the bottom of your Sony VA IO ®
R505 SuperSlim Pro ™ N ot ebook. Record the
serial number in the spac e provided here . Re fer
to the model and seri al num ber when you call
your Sony Service Center.
Model Number: PCG-61 12, PCG-6122,
PCG-611A, PCG-612A
Serial Number:__ _____________________
Safety Information
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
qualified personnel only.
❑
Never install modem or telephone
wiring during a lightning storm.
Caution: To reduce the risk of
fire, use only No. 26 AWG or
larger telecommunication line
cord.
Caution : The use of optical
instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard. As
the laser beam used in this
product is harmful to the eyes,
do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
For CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive,
DVD-ROM drive: Danger Visible and invisible laser
radiation when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
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AVERTISSEMENT
❑
Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie
ou d’électrocution, garder cet
appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de
l’humidité.
❑
Pour prévenir tout risque
d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le
châssis de cet appareil et ne confier
son entretien qu’à une personne
qualifiée.
❑
Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de
fil modem ou téléphone durant un
orage électrique.
❑
Ne jamais effectuer l’installation
d’une prise téléphonique dans un
endroit mouillé à moins que la prise
soit conçue à cet effet.
❑
Ne jamais toucher un fil
téléphonique à découvert ou un
terminal à moins que la ligne
téléphonique n’ait été débranché de
l’interface réseau.
❑
Soyez très prudent lorsque vous
installez ou modifiez les lignes
téléphoniques.
❑
L’appareil doit être le plus près
possible d’une prise murale pour en
faciliter l’accès.
Attention : Afin de réduire les
risques d'incendie, n'utilisez
qu'un cordon de
communication N0. 26 AWG
ou plus gros.
Avertissement - L'utilisation
d'instruments optiques avec
ce produit augmente les
risques pour les yeux. Puisque
le faisceau laser utilisé dans
ce produit est dommageable
pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de
désassembler le boîtier.
Adressez-vous à un agent de
service qualifié.
Pour les lecteur CD-RW/DVDROM, lecteur DVD-ROM:
Danger : Radiation laser
visible et invisible si ouvert.
Évitez l’exposition directe au
faisceau.
❑
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.
If you have any questions about this product,
you can reach the Sony Customer Information
Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to
the Sony Customer Information Service Center
at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913,
or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at:
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
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Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCG-6112
PCG-6122
PCG-611A
PCG-612A
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
Telephone: 201-930-6972
This phone num ber is for FCC-related
matters only.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause h ar mful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired opera ti on.
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Oradell, N J 0 7 649
interference by one or m ore of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❑
Increase the separation bet w een the
❑
equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
❑
circuit d ifferent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the deale r or an experienced
❑
radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could v oid your aut hority to ope rate this
equipment.
Only peripherals (computer input/out put
devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply
with FCC Class B limit s may be at tached to this
computer product. Operation with
noncompliant peri phe ra ls is li kel y to resul t in
interference to radi o a nd te levision re ce ption.
All cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded and grounded. Operation wit h ca bles,
connected to pe ripherals, that are no t shielded
and grounded, may result in interference to
radio and television reception.
This equipment has been t est ed a nd found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These
limits are designed to provide rea s onable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installati on. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and us ed i n
accordance w ith the instructions , may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However , there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a part ic ular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, whi ch ca n be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
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FCC Part 68
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the
FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a
label that contains, among other information,
the FCC Ringer Eq uivalence Number (REN)
for this equipment. If requeste d, thi s
information must be provided to the telephone
company.
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone
jack.
The REN is used to determine the quantit y of
devices which may be conn ec te d to the
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the
telephone line ma y re su lt in th e devices not
ringing in response to an incom i ng c al l. In
most, but no t all areas, th e sum of the R ENs
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the
number of devices that may be connected to the
line, as d etermined by the total REN s , contact
the telephone comp any to determine the
maximum REN for the calling area.
If the terminal equipment causes harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company will
notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuance of servi ce m ay be required. But
if advance notice is not practical, the telephone
company will notify th e customer as soon as
possible. Also, you will be advised of your right
to file a comp laint with the FCC if you believe
it is necessary.
The telephon e company may make changes in
its facilities, equipment, operations or
procedures that could affect the operations of
the equipment. If this happens, the telephone
company will provide ad vance no ti ce in order
for you to make the necessary modifications in
order to maintain u ninterrup ted service.
If trouble is experien ce d w it h this equipment,
you can reach the Sony Customer Information
Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to
the Sony Customer Informati on Se rvice Center
at 12451 Gateway Blvd., FL 33913, or find
Sony Customer Service on the we b at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Repair of this equipme nt should be made only
by a Sony Se rv ice Center or Sony au thorized
agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you,
call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).
Telephone Consumer
Protection Act of 1991
(United States)
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of
1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a
computer or other electronic device to send any
message via a telephone facsimile mach ine
unless such message clearly contains, in a
margin at the top or bottom o f ea ch transmitted
page or on the first page of the transmission, the
date and time it is sent and an ide n tification of
the business, other entity, or individual sending
the message, and the tel ephone number of the
sending machine or such business, other entity,
or individual.
In order to program this information into your
facsimile machine, see your fax software
documentation.
Telephone Consumer
Guidelines (Canada)
Please refer to your tele phone directory under
‘Privacy Issues’ a nd/ or ‘Terms of Service.’ For
more detailed information, please contact:
CRTC
Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale
1 promenade du Po rt age, 5 étage Hul l PQ K 1 A
0N2.
This Class B digital apparatus comp lies with
Canadian ICES-003.
This equipment cannot be used on pub li c c o in
service provided by the te lephone company.
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to
state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact
the state or provincial utility se rvice
commission, public serv ice comm issi on, or
corporation co mm i ssion for information.)
Cet àppareil numériq ue de la clas s e B est
conforme à la nor me N M B-003 du Canada.
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Disposal of Lithium-Ion
Battery
You can return your unwanted lithium-ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or
Factory Service Center.
In some areas the disposal of
✍
lithium-ion batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nea re s t you, call
1-888-476-6972 in the United States or
1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Also use Sony
Customer Service on the web at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Do not handle damaged or
leaking lithium-ion batteries.
Ne pas manipuler les batteries
au lithium-ion qui fuient ou
sont endommagées.
The battery pack used in this
device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not
disassemble, heat above
212°F (100°C) or incinerate.
Dispose of used battery
promptly.
Keep away from children.
La manutention incorrecte du
module de batterie de cet
appareil présente un risque
d'incendie ou de brûlures
chimiques. Ne pas démonter,
incinérer ou exposer à une
température de plus de 100°C.
Évacuer promptement la
batterie usée. Garder hors de
portée des enfants.
Industry Canada Notice
Danger of explosion if battery
is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Discard
used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Une batterie non conforme
présente un danger
d'explosion. La remplacer
seulement par une batterie
identique ou de type
équivalent recommandé par le
fabricant. Évacuer les
batteries usées selon les
directives du fabricant.
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies
certified equipment. This certification means
that the equipment mee ts ce rtain
telecommunica tions network protective,
operational and safety requirements as
prescrib ed in the approp ri ate Terminal
Equipment Technical Requirements
document(s). The D ep art m ent does not
guarantee the equipmen t w ill operate to the
user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should
ensure th at it is perm is sible to be connected to
the facilities of the local telecommunications
company. The equipment must also be installed
using an acceptable method of connection.
The customer should be aware that compliance
with the above conditi ons may not prevent
degradation of service in some situat io ns.
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Repairs to certified equipm ent should be
coordinated by a represe ntative designated by
the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any
repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment may give the telecommunications
company cause to request that the user
disconnect the equipment.
télécommunication. Le matériel doit également
être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de
raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier
qu’il est possible que l a conformité aux
conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la
dégradation du service da ns ce rtaines
situations.
Users should ensure for their own protection
that the electrical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make
such connections themselves, but should
contact th e a ppropriate ele ct r i cal inspection
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
NOTI CE: The Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) assigned to each terminal device
provide s an in dica tion of t he maximu m numb er
of terminals allowed to be connected to a
telephon e in terface. The termin ation on an
interface may consist of a ny com bination of
devices subject only to the requir ement that the
sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numb ers of all
the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringer
Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0.2.
Avis de L’Industrie Canada
AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie
le matériel homol ogué.
Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est
conforme aux norm e s de protection,
d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de
télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les
documents concernant les exigences techniques
relatives au ma tériel terminal. Le M inistère
n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel
fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utili s at eur.
Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent
être coordonnées pa r un représentant désigné
par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de
télécommunicati ons peut demander à
l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite
de réparations ou de modi ficatio ns effectu ée s
par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais
fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protecti on, l’u ti li sateur doit
s’assurer que tous les f ils de mise à la te rre de la
source d’énergie électrique, des lignes
téléphoniques et des cana lisa ti ons d’e au
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés
ensemble. Cett e pr écau tio n est par ticu lièr ement
importante dans les régions rurale s.
Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter
de faire ces rac co rd e ments lui-même; il doit
avoir recours à un service d’inspection des
installations électriques, ou à un électricien,
selon le cas.
AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
(IES) assigné à chaque dispos itif terminal
indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui
peuvent être raccordés à une interface.
La terminaison d’une int er face télé phonique
peut consister en une combination de quelques
dispositifs, à la seule condition qu e l a som m e
d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous
les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.
L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie de ce
matériel est de 0.2.
Avant d’in s taller ce ma tériel, l’utilisateu r d oit
s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux
installations de l’entreprise locale de
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Contents
1
2
3
Welcome ........................................................... 15
Features .............................................................................. 15
Unpacking Your Notebook ...................................................16
Notes on Use........................................................................18
Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook .............................. 23
Locating Controls and Connectors ......................................23
Connecting a Power Source .................................................26
Starting Your Notebook........................................................32
Shutting Down Your Notebook.............................................33
Using Your VAIO® Notebook.................................... 35
Using the Keyboard 35
Using the Touchpad .............................................................39
Using PC Cards....................................................................40
Using Smart Connect ...........................................................43
VAIO Action Setup................................................................46
Jog Dial™ Control ................................................................46
Using
Using Power Saving Modes .................................................55
Using a Phone Line ..............................................................57
Using the Local Area Network (LAN)....................................58
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Connecting Peripheral Devices ................................. 59
Connecting the Optional Docking Station.............................60
Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive ........................................66
Connecting an Optical Drive .................................................68
Connecting a Printer ............................................................73
Memory Stick®
Media ..............................................49
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Connecting an i.LINK® Device............................................. 75
Connecting an External Display ........................................... 78
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device................. 82
Connecting External Speakers............................................. 84
Connecting an External Microphone.................................... 85
5
6
7
Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook ............................ 87
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen ..................... 87
Controlling Power Management .......................................... 89
Displaying Battery Information............................................ 93
Selecting the Display Mode ................................................. 95
Using Dual Display Function (Windows Me™ only)............. 97
Adding Memory...................................................101
Related Safety Guidelines ................................................. 101
To Install a Memory Module.............................................. 102
To Remove a Memory Module .......................................... 105
About the Software on Your Notebook ........................107
Overview of the Software on Your Notebook .................... 107
MovieShaker™ .................................................................. 112
PictureGear™ .................................................................... 116
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Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs ................. 118
Software Support Information........................................... 122
Troubleshooting ..................................................125
Troubleshooting Your Notebook ...................................... 125
Troubleshooting the Docking Station ................................ 129
Troubleshooting the LCD Screen....................................... 130
Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touchpad ....................... 131
Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards, and
Peripheral Devices............................................................. 132
Troubleshooting the Software ........................................... 134
Troubleshooting the Modem ............................................. 135
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Troubleshooting audio .......................................................135
Troubleshooting the Printer ...............................................136
Getting Help .......................................................................138
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Specifications ....................................................139
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony V AIO® notebook. Sony has
combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and
communications to provide you with State-of-the-art personal computing.
1
Features
Here are some of the features your notebook offers:
For complete specifications of your VAIO Notebook, see “Specifications” ..
✍
Exceptional performance —
❑
Pentium
V.90 -compatible K56fl ex modem.
Portability —
❑
AC power.
Sony audio and video quality —
❑
supports full-screen display (12.1-inch Active Matrix LCD screen) and
enables you to take advantage of today’s advanced multimedia applications,
games, and entertainment software.
Microsoft Windows® Operating System —
❑
Microsoft
Professional.
Communications —
❑
the Internet, and use fax features.
®
III processor featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology* and a
Rechargeable battery pack provides hours of use without
®
Windows® Millennium Edition or Microsoft® Windows® 2000
Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse
Your notebook includes a Mobile Intel
†
High-quality MPEG2 video, which
Your system includes
®
* Processor may be reduced to a lower operating spee d w he n operating on batt ery power.
† Actual upload and download sp ee ds may vary due to line conditions, ISP support, and gov-
ernment regul at ions.
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Unpacking Your Notebook
Remove the following hardware, documentation, and CDs from the box:
Hardware
Main Unit Power Cord
AC Adapter
Rechargeable Battery Pack
Manuals
Contains details on unpacking and setting up your
❑
VAIO® Quick Start
—
notebook, supplementary updates, and software information.
Operating System Getting Started
❑ Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Getting Started manual or the
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Getting Started manual
—
Explains how to use the basic features of this latest Windows operating
system.
Software CDs
Microsoft® Word 2000 —
❑
the Sony computer you purchased.
Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word 2000 to
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Recovery CDs
Unpac ki ng Your Noteboo k
Application Recovery CD(s) —
❑
Allows you to reinstall individual
applications or device drivers if they are corrupted or erased.
System Recovery CD(s) —
❑
Allows you to restore the software titles that
shipped with your computer if the y become corrupted or are erased. It can be
used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased.
Driver Recovery CD(s) —
❑
Allows yo u to reinst all individual dev ice drivers
and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased.
To use these recovery CDs, you need to purchase either the optional PCGA-DSM5 CD-
✍
RW/DVD Docking Station or the optional PCGA-DSD5 DVD Docking Station.
Other
Packet containing special product offers
❑
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Notes on Use
You will be using your notebook as a portable device in a variety of
env ironments. Whene v er possible , you should compl y with ergono mic guidelin es
in both stationary and portable environments.
Ergonomic Guidelines
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 mak e you mor e comf ortable. Sit i n a relax ed, upr ight po sture
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
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 —
❑
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 mo ni tor.
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When using an external display, set
Recommended Position
Arms at desk
level
Notes on Use
Computer positioned
directly in front of you
Wrists relaxed
and flat
Setting Up Your Notebook
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
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Mechanical vibration or shock
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Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded
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Ambient temperature of more than 95º F (35º C) or less than
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41ºF(5ºC)
High humidity
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Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The computer’s
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electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction.
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Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. Do not
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place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets, or near
materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots.
Leave a space of at least 8 inches (20 cm) behind the back panel of the
computer.
If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one,
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moisture may condense inside your computer. In this case, allow at least an
hour before turning on your computer. If any problems occur, unplug your
compute r, and con tact your Sony Service Center.
The computer uses high-frequenc y radio sig nals and may cause interference
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to radio or TV reception. Should this occur, relocate the computer a suitable
distance away from the set.
Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables; otherwise,
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problems may result.
Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.
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Your computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a
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coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a
private branch exchange (PBX).
If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and
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determines that your computer is responsible for a problem, the telephone
company may bill you for the service call. Also, if you do not disconnect
your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line, the
telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct
the problem.
Handling Your Notebook
Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with
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a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may damage the
finish of your computer.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer, shut down your
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computer and then un plug it. You may want to ha v e the computer checked b y
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer.
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Notes on Use
Cleaning Your Notebook
Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer.
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Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damag e the screen. Use a soft, dry
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cloth to wipe the LCD screen.
Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
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solutio n. Do not use any type of a brasive pad, scou ring powder or solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.
Handling the LCD Screen
Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be careful
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when using the computer near a window.
Do not scratch the LCD or exert press ure on it. Thi s 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 ma lfunction. When the computer returns to
normal temperature, the screen returns to normal.
The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not
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indicate a malfunction.
The LCD i s manufactured using high-p recision t echnolo gy. You may,
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however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that
continuously appear on the LCD. This is a normal result of the
manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.
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Setting Up Your VAIO®
2
Notebook
This section describes the controls and connectors on your VAIO
Notebook and optional docking station, how to connect your notebook to
a power source, and how to start and shut down your notebook.
Locating Controls and Connectors
Front
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Power indicator
Battery indicator
Memory Stick® indicator
Docking Station Indicator
Hard disk drive indicator
Num lock indicator
Caps lock indicator
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
4
Scroll lock indicator
LCD screen
Speakers
Power button
Keyboard
Tou ch pa d
Left and right buttons
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Back
1
Left
1
Battery connector
DC In connector
2
3
4
5
USB connector
Air vent
Monitor connector
Memory Stick® slot
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Right
Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook
1
2
3
4
Gently pull the rubber tab away from the notebook to find the ethernet connector and
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phone line jack.
USB connector
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 connector
Warning: Connect only 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the
network) connector. Do not connect to the Ethernet connector any other type of
network cable or telephone line. Connecting cables other than those listed
above may result in an electric current overload and could cause a
malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the connector. To connect the unit to the
network, contact your network administrator.
5
6
7
PC card slot
Ethernet connector
Phone line jack
(Ethernet
Rubber tab
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Bottom
1
2
Battery unlock lever
Battery unlock/lock lever
3
4
Reset switch
Docking station connector
Connecting a Power Source
You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.
Using the AC Adapter
Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the
1
computer.
Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter.
2
Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
3
Connecting AC Adapter
Notebook Computer
DC In
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AC Adapter
(supplied)
Power Cord
(supplied)
Connecting a Power Source
Notes on the AC Adapter
Your computer operates on 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz.
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Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as
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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 from the 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 a battery pack as a source of po we r. The batter y pack that comes with
your notebook is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Follow the steps
below to insert and charge the battery pack.
To insert the battery pack
You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when
your computer is connected to the AC adapter. Before inserting or removing a
battery pack, close the cover.
Switch the unlock/lock lever on the bottom of the computer to the
1
position.
Unlock/L ock Lever
Unlock/Lock Lever
Unlock Lever
UNLOCK
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Align the grooves and tabs on the battery with the tabs and notches on the
2
back of the notebook, and then slide the battery toward the computer until it
clicks into place.
Inserting Battery Pack
Battery
Grooves
Slide the lock lever into the
3
position to secure the battery on the
LOCK
notebook.
To charge the battery pack
Connect the AC adapter to the notebook.
1
Insert the battery pack.
2
The battery is charging whether or not the notebook is powered on or off. The
battery indicator light flashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges.
When the battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process
takes approximately one and one half hours if the notebook is powered off. To
charge the battery completely, continue charging it for an additional hour.
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Connecting a Power Source
The battery indicator light on the front of the computer indicates the status
of the battery pack.
Battery Indicator Light
Battery Pack
(supplied)
Battery Indicator
Battery Indicator
Meaning
Light Status
On The computer is using battery power.
Single blink The battery is running out of power.
Double blink The battery is charging.
Off The computer is using AC power.
Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power.
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To remove the battery pack
You can insert or remove the battery pack while your notebook is on or off.
However, if you insert or remove the battery pack while your notebook is on,
make sure the computer is connected to the AC adapter.
Close the cover of the notebook.
1
Slide the lock lever to the
2
Slide the release lev er to the
3
UNLOCK
UNLOCK
position.
position and slide the battery away from
the notebook.
Removing Battery Pack
Battery Release Lever
Lock Lever
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the notebook is on and not
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connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the notebook is in a
power saving mode.
Additional Notes On Batteries
Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is connected to AC power.
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The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.
If your battery level falls to less than 10%, you should either attach the
❑
AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a
fully-c harged battery.
You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the
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PowerPanel utility. See “Using Power Saving Modes” .
The battery pack supplied with your notebook is a lithium-ion bat tery and
❑
can be recharged at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does
not affect battery life.
The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power
❑
source. When battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator flashes.
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