Sony VGN-A690 User Manual

Personal Computer

VGN-A600 Series

Quick Start

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Shortcut Menu

+F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. +D Displays the desktop. +E Displays the My Computer window. +F Displays the Search Results window, where you can find a

file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Search from the Start menu.

+Ctrl+F Displays the Search Results - Computers window, where

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

+M Minimizes all displayed windows.

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

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

Run from the Start menu.

Fn+ +Insert Displays the System Properties window. This is the

equivalent of selecting Control Panel, and then System from

the Start menu. Fn+F5 Decreases the LCD screen brightness. Fn+F6 Increases the LCD screen brightness. Fn+F7 Toggles the display between the computer screen (LCD), a

connected external display, and both the LCD and an

external display. Fn+F12 Puts the system into Hibernate mode, a power management

state. To return the system to normal operating mode, press

the power button. Fn+Esc Puts the system into Standby mode, a power management

state. To return the system to the active state, press any key

or the power button.

Contents

Notice to Users ............................................5

Setting Up ..................................................13

Unpacking Your Computer .......................................13

Locating Controls and Ports ......................................16

About the Indicator Lights ........................................24

About the Wireless Mouse ........................................26

Getting Started ..........................................29

Turning On Your Computer ......................................29

Using the Touch Pad .................................................34

Connecting the Wireless Mouse................................36

Registering Your Computer ......................................37

Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ............38

Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ............................40

Turning Off Your Computer .....................................41

Troubleshooting ........................................43

Support Options.........................................................46

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Notice to Users

© 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual 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 WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR 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 INFORMATION 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 software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions.

Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

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 products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

The Wireless LAN functionality, which is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance).

Sony, i.LINK, MagicGate™ Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows Media, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

End User / Product Activation Requirements

Certain software product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Use of the software product(s) requires agreement to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with applicable product activation procedures. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center. Model Number:________________________ Serial Number:________________________

Safety Information

WARNING

❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose

your computer 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.

❑ 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.

❑ i.LINK, PC Card, and USB connectors are not

supplied with Limited Power Sources.

❑ To prevent possible damage to your computer

during transportation, first attach any supplied connector covers and slot protectors in their appropriate locations, and secure the battery pack in the battery bay.

❑ Do not use or store 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 higher than 95ºF (35ºC) or less than 40ºF (5ºC); and high humidity.

❑ This computer is designed to operate only with

genuine Sony batteries.

Notice to Users

To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center.

Caution: The use of o ptical 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 optical drive) Caution: Class3B visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam.

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

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 débranche de l’interface réseau.

❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou

modifiez les 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 gaz quand vous êtes près de la fuite.

❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une

prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès.

❑ Des connecteurs i.LINK, PC Card, et USB ne

sont pas fournis avec des Sources d’Énergie Limitées.

❑ Afin de prévenir des indemnités à votre

ordinateur pendant la transportation, attachez d’abord tous les volets de connecteurs et protecteurs d’emplacements comme il faut, et insérez la batterie dans le logement de la batterie.

❑ Évitez d'utiliser ou de ranger votre ordinateur

dans un endroit soumis à: des sources de chaleur telles que des radiateurs ou des bouches d'aération; la lumière directe du soleil; une poussière excessive; l'humidité ou la pluie; des vibrations ou des chocs mécaniques; des aimants puissants ou des haut-parleurs dépourvus de blindage antimagnétique; une température ambiante supérieure à 35 °C (95°F) ou inférieure à 5 5°C (40°F); et une forte humidité.

❑ Cet ordinateur est conçu pour fonctionner

uniquement avec des batteries Sony.

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 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 le lecteur optique) Avertissement: Classe 3B radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l’exposition au faisceau.

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

If you have questions about this product, you can 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-8S1L, PCG-

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr.

Telephone: (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 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 FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 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 accordance 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:

8S2L, PCG-8S3L, PCG-8S4L, PCG8S5L, PCG-8S6L, VGP-PRAV1, VGPPRA1

San Diego, CA 92127 USA

858-942-2230

❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❑ Increase the separation between the equipment

and the receiver.

❑ Connect the equipment to 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 to the computer not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with non-compliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception.

All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception.

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

This modem uses the USOC RJ11C telephone jack.

A telephone plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA.

The REN is used to determine the number of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.

Notice to Users

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC, 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. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

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 1-888-4-SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).

Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for information.

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

Use a surge arrestor to protect against electrical surges.

FCC Radio Frequency Exposure (United States)

(Applies to Bluetooth and wireless LAN models only) This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 8 inches (20 cm) between the radiator and body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, and feet).

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating with any other antenna or transmitter except Grant condition.

Users are not permitted to modify these transmitter devices. Any unauthorized change made to this device could void your authority to operate this device.

The PCG-8S1L and PCG-8S3L computer models contain a Wireless LAN transmitter which is colocated and operating simultaneously with a 0.94 mW Bluetooth module FCC ID CWTUGPZ5.

IC RSS-210 (Canada)

(Applies to Bluetooth and wireless LAN models only) Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

IC Exposure of Humans to RF Fields: The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.

L’instillateur du présent matériel radio doit s’assurer que l’antenne est située ou pointée de manière à ce que cette dernière n’émette pas de champs radioélectriques supérieurs aux limites spécifiées par Santé Canada pour le grand public; consulter le Code de sécurité 6, disponible sur le site Web de Santé Canada, à l’adresse suivante: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.

The PCG-8S1L, PCG-8S3L, notebook computers contain a Wireless LAN transmitter which is colocated and operating simultaneously with a 0.94 mW Bluetooth module FCC ID CWTUGPZ5.

Wireless mouse

Carrier frequency 27.045 MHz Output power Less than 100 nW

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

The term “IC:” before the certification / registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

(S’applique aux modèles sans fil de LAN seulement) L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même

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si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit être utilisé à l’interieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d’émission) est installé a l’exterieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.

L’expression “IC:” avant le numéro d’homologation / enregistrement signifie seulement que les spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canada ont été respectées.

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, including FAX machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.)

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

RECYCLING INFORMATION

(For customers in the United States) This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

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

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

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

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

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Notice to Users

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX

IONS DE LITHIUM

RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM

Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables.

Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver l’environnement en rapportant les piles usées dans un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche.

Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage des accumulateurs, téléphonez le numéro gratuit 1800-822-8837 (Etats-Units et Canada uniquement), ou visitez http://www.rbrc.org/.

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

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.

The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.

Ne pas utiliser des batteries au lithium ionisé qui sont endommagées ou qui fuient.

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.

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 60°C. Évacuer promptement la batterie usée. Garder hors de portée des enfants.

Avertissment: Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui sont endommagées ou qui fuient.

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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The REN assigned to each terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.

AVIS D’INDUSTRIE CANADA

REMARQUE: Cet équipement est conforme aux Spécifications Techniques des Équipements Terminaux d’Industrie Canada en vigueur.

Le Nombre Équivalent de Sonneries (REN) de cet équipement terminal est 0,1. Le REN attribué à chaque équipement terminal indique le nombre maximum de terminaux que l’on peut connecter à une interface téléphonique. Il est possible de raccorder à une interface plusieurs combinaisons d’appareils, mais la somme des Nombres Équivalents de Sonneries de tous ces appareils ne doit pas dépasser cinq.

Setting Up

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

Unpacking Your Computer

These hardware components are included.

Carton Contents

Main unit

Wireless Optical Mouse

(with selected models only)

† Selected models are bundled with the A/V port replicator.

Battery

AC adapter

Power cord

Port replicator

(with selected models only)

†

The A/V port replicator is supplied with selected models only. If the computer you purchased comes with an A/V port replicator, the accessories listed on the following page are also included in the carton.

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A/V Port Replicator Accessories

TV coaxial cable

Batteries

Speakers

Remote control

For additional information about the A/V port replicator accessories and how to use them, refer to the VAIO® Computer User Guide.

✍ Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use

the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer’s operating system and preinstalled software.

VAIO Computer Documents

❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable on-screen help file that

contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. See “Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide” on page 38 for more information.

❑ VAIO® Computer Specifications — An online file that details the

hardware specifications and lists the installed programs on your computer. Go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for more information.

Hard Disk Drive Recovery

Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer’s operating system and preinstalled software. For more information about hard disk drive recovery, do the following:

Unpacking Your Computer

1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support.

2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options.

✍ You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using CD-R, single-layer DVD+R, or single

layer DVD-R media on VAIO computers equipped with the appropriate optical disc drive. DVD+RW, DVD-RW, double layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD-R media cannot be used to create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit.

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