Sony XAV-C1 User Manual
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VAIO C1 PictureBook
Computer User Guide
PCG-C1X
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Notice to Users
© 1999 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights
reserved. This manual and the software
described herein, in whole or in part, may
not be reproduced, transl ated, or reduced
to any machine-readable form without
prior written approval.
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NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO
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HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY
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TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE,
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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.
As an ENERGY STAR
Partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this
E
product meets the
S
TAR 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
NERGY
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.
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NERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, PictureBook,
DVgate, i.LINK, Mavica, and PictureGear
and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
ImageStation and Sony VAIO Direct are
service marks of Sony Electronics Inc.
Windows and th e Windows 98 logo are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Intel, MMX, and Pentium are
trademarks of Intel Corporation.
All other trademarks are trademarks of
their respective owners.
Safety Information
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are
located on the bottom of your VAIO C1
PictureBook Computer. Record the serial
number in the space provided here. Refer
to the model and serial number when you
call your Sony Service Center.
Model Number: PCG-C1X
Serial Number:________________________
WARNING
❏
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose your notebook computer
to rain or moisture.
❏
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
❏
Never install modem or 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.
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A socket outlet should be as close as
possible to the unit and easily
accessible.
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 boîtier.
Confier l’entretien de cet appareil
exclusivement à un personnel qualifié.
❏
L’appareil doit être le plus près
possible d’une prise murale pour en
faciliter l’accès.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No: PCG-C1X
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Telephone No.: 201-930-6970
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 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:
❏
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
❏
Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
❏
Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
❏
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Only peripherals (computer input/output
devices, 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 tel e vision
reception.
FCC Part 68
This equipment complies with Part 68 of
the FCC rules. On the bottom of this
equipment is a label that contains, among
other information, the FCC equivalence
number (REN) for this equipment. If
requested, this information must be
provided to the telephone company.
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11
telephone jack.
The REN is used to determine the quantity
of devices which may be connected to the
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the
telephone line may result in the devices not
ringing in response to an incoming call. In
most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs
should not exceed five (5.0). T o be certain of
the number of devices that may be
connected to the line, as determined by the
total RENs, contact the telephone company
to determine the maximum REN for the
calling area.
If the terminal equipment (PictureBook
Computer PCG-C1X) 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 operations 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 (VAIO C1 PictureBook
Computer PCG-C1X), please contact
1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972), or write
to the Sony Customer Information Center,
One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656, for
repair and/or warranty information. If the
trouble is causing harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company may
request you to remove the equipment from
the network 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 1-888-4SONYPC
(1-888-476-6972).
This equipment cannot be used on public
coin service provided by the telephone
company. Connection to Party Line Service
is subject to state and possible provincial
tariffs. (Contact the state or provincial
utility service commission, public service
commission or corporation commission for
information.)
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)
The T elephone Consumer Pr otection 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
machine 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, other entity, or individual
sending the message, and the telephone
number of the sending machine or such
business, other entity, or individual.
In order to program this information into
your facsimile machine, see your fax
software documentation.
Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)
Please refer to your telephone director y
under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of
Service.’ For more detailed information,
please contact:
CRTC
Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1
promenade du Portage, 5 étage, Hull PQ
K1A 0N2.
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY
You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center or Factory Service Center.
In some areas the disposal of lithium
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ion batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you,
call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States, or
1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
!
Do not handle damaged or leaking
lithium ion batteries.
!
Ne pas manipuler les batteries au
lithium-ion qui fuient ou sont
endommagées.
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.
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
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label
identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications network
protective, operational and safety
requirements as prescribed in the
appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical
Requirements document(s). The
Department does not guarantee the
equipment will operate to the user’s
satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users
should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected 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 conditions may
not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be
coordinated by a r epresen tative de signated
by the supplier. Eq uipment malfunctions
or any repairs or alterations made by the
user to this equipment may give the
telecommunications company cause to
request the user to disconnect.
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 the appropriate electric inspection
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
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
termination on an interface may consist of
any combination of devices subject only to
the requirement that the sum of the Ringer
Equivalence Number of all the devices
does not exceed 5.
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA
AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada
identifie le matériel homologué.
Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est
conforme aux normes de protection,
d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de
télécommunications, 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.
Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur
doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le
raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise
locale de 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 la conformité aux conditions
énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la
dégradation du service dans certaines
situations.
Les réparations de matériel homologué
doivent être coordonnées par un
représentant désigné par le fournisseur.
L’entreprise de télécommunications peut
demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un
appareil à la suite de réparations ou de
modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou
à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisate ur doi t
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre
de la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes
téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés
ensemble. Cette précaution est
particulièrement importante dans les
régions rurales.
Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas
tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même;
il doit avoir recours à un service
d’inspection des installations électriques,
ou à un électricien, selon le cas.
A VIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
(IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal
indique le nombre maximal de terminaux
qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface.
La terminaison d’une interface
téléphonique peut consister en une
combination de quelques dispositifs, à la
seule condition que la somme d’indices
d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les
dispositifs n‘excède pas 5.
Contents
Welcome
Ergonomic Considerations.......................................................... ...2
Using Your C1 PictureBook Computer
Locating the Controls and Connectors.........................................5
Front.......................................................................................................5
Left ......................................................................................................... 6
Right ....................................................................................................... 7
Bottom ...................................................................................................7
Connecting a Power Source ...........................................................8
Using the AC Adapter.........................................................................8
Using Battery Power............................................................................9
Starting Your C1 PictureBook Computer...................................12
Shutting Down Your C1 PictureBook Computer...................... 13
Registering Windows
Registering Your Computer.........................................................15
Using the Keyboard......................................................... ..............16
Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key ............18
Indicators.............................................................................................19
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key..............................20
Using the Pointing Device............................................................21
Using the Floppy Disk Drive .......................................................23
Using PC Cards..............................................................................25
Using Infrared Communication Devices....................................28
Using Power Saving Modes .........................................................30
Normal Mode ..................... ................................................................30
System Suspend Mode......................................................................30
System Hibernation Mode................................................................31
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VAIO PictureBook Notebook User Guide
Connecting Peripheral Devices
Connecting a Phone Line ..............................................................34
Connecting a Printer......................................................................35
Connecting an External Display...................................................36
Connecting an External USB Mouse............................................38
Connecting the CD-ROM Drive...................................................39
Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder...........................42
Customizing Your C1 PictureBook Computer
Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen.............................43
To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen .................................43
Notebook Setup Tabs ........................................................................44
Controlling Power Management..................................................45
Power Management Profiles............................................................45
Power Management Commands.....................................................46
Displaying Battery Information ...................................................48
Activating BatteryScope....................................................................48
Battery Icon Descriptions..................................................................49
Displaying Detailed Battery Information.......................................49
Starting Your Favorite Software with Programmable Power
Key (PPK) Setup .............................................................................50
Using the Programmable Power Key with Other Keys ...............51
Selecting the Display Mode ..........................................................52
Using the Dual Display Function.................................................53
Selecting dual display mode ............................................................53
Setting the colors and resolution for each display........................ 54
Customizing the virtual desktop.....................................................54
Releasing the dual display setting...................................................54
Changing the Pointing Device settings.......................................55
Using the Press-select function........................................................55
Contents
Using the Smart Utilities
Using Smart Capture................................................................ .... .57
Capturing a still image......................................................................57
To send a still image via e-mail using a MAPI-compliant
e-mail software such as Microsoft
To send a still image via e-mail if you use America Online
or other non-MAPI-compliant e-mail software.............................61
Capturing a video clip.......................................................................61
To play back captured video clips ...................................................63
To send a video clip via e-mail using a MAPI-compliant
e-mail software such as Microsoft
To send a video clip via e-mail if you use America Online
or other non-MAPI-compliant e-mail software.............................65
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Outlook® 98..........................60
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Outlook® 98..........................64
Using Smart Write .................................... ..... .... ............................67
Using Smart Publisher ........................................................ ..... .... .68
Using Smart Label..........................................................................69
Getting Help
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 73
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs....................80
Using the System Recovery CD(s)...................................................80
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)...........................................82
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Notes on Use ......................................................................83
Limited Warranty Statement
C1 PictureBook Computer Warranty..............................................89
GARANTIE RESTREINTE................................................................91
Battery Limited Warranty.................................................................93
GARANTIE RESTREINTE................................................................93
Index...................................................................................95
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the VAIO® C1 PictureBook™
Computer with integrated digital camera. Sony has combined leadingedge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to
provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing.
This manual offers a quick introduction and reference to your Sony
computer.
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Using Your VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer shows you how to use
the standard components of your system.
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Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add
functionality by connecting various peripherals.
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Getting Help explains the support options available to you and
offers basic troubleshooting tips.
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Notes on Use provides facts and advice about using your notebook
computer .
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Limited Warranty Statement provides your product warranty
statement and explains how to extend your warranty for an
additional nine months.
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Ergonomic Considerations
Y ou will be usi ng your C1 PictureBook Computer as a por table device in a
variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to
apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and
portable environments.
Computer positioned
directly in front of you
Arms
at desk
level
Wrists relaxed
and flat
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Position of your computer – Place the computer directly in front of
you as you work. Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in
a natural, comfortable position while using the keyboard, pointing
device, 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.
Welcome
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Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support and
armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet ar e flat o n 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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Viewing an gle 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 and
by adjusting the brightness settings of the display.
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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.
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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 LCD screen.
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4
Using Your C1 PictureBook Computer
This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use
your computer ’s internal and external devices, such as the pointing
device and floppy disk drive.
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Front
Built-in camera Battery indicator
1
Microphone Hard disk drive indicator
2
LCD screen Information indicator
3
Keyboard Num Lock indicator
4
Pointing device Caps Lock indicator
5
Left/Center/Right button Scroll Lock indicator
6
Power indicator Speaker
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
5
6
Left
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Power switch Headphone connector
7
2
i.LINK™ (IEEE1394)
S200
3
USB connector
4
Monitor connector
5
Microphone connector
Infrared port
8
CAPTURE button
9
LCD lock lever
Programmable Power Key (PPK)
10
Right
Using Your C1 PictureBook Computer
7
1 2
Phone line jack (page 34)
Bottom
1 2
Battery release lever (page 11)
3
Battery connector
PC card slot (page 25)
DC In connector (page 8)
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Connecting a Power Source
You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power
source.
Using the AC Adapter
1
Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on
the computer.
2
Pull the prong on the AC adapter upwards and plug it into an AC
outlet.
Notebook computer
AC adapter
(supplied)
DC In
To remove the AC adapter
1
Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet and the adapter cable
from the DC In connector on the computer.
2
Align the adapter cable with the groove on the AC adapter and wrap
the cable around the AC adapter.
Using Your C1 PictureBook Computer
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Using Battery Power
You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BP11 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.
You can also purchase the high-capacity PCGA-BP12 battery pack as a separate option.
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See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 30 for power management information.
To insert the battery pack
Align the grooves on the battery with the notches on the back of the
computer, and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks
into place.
Grooves
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To charge the battery pack
1
Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
2
Insert the battery pack.
The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator
light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges). When the
battery is 85% full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes
approximately one and one half hours. To charge the battery completely,
continue charging for an additional hour.
The battery indicator above the keyboard indicates the status of the
battery pack.
Battery pack
(supplied)
Battery indicator
Battery Indicator
Light Status Meaning
On The computer is using battery power.
Single blink The battery is running out of power.
Double blink The battery is charging.
Off The computer is using AC power.
Using Your C1 PictureBook Computer
Both the battery and power indicators blink when the battery is running out of power.
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Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The
battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.
If your battery level falls to less than 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to
recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery.
You can extend battery life by changing the power management modes in the PowerPanel
utility. See “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 30.
The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged
at any time. Charging a partially discharged battery does not affect battery life.
The battery indicator light is on while you use the battery pack as a power source. When
battery life is nearly depleted, the battery indicator starts flashing.
For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer 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.
To remove the battery pack
1
Turn off the computer.
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2
Slide the release lever to the
UNLOCK
position and slide the battery away
from the computer.
Battery release lever
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not
✍
connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in System
Suspend mode.
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Starting Your C1 PictureBook Computer
1
Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the
cover.
Camera
LCD lock lever
Be careful not to grab the camera lens when lifting the cover.
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2
Slide the power switch on the left side toward the front of the
computer until the green power indicator light turns on.
Power switch
Power indicator
If you hold the power switch in the On position for more than four seconds, the
✍
computer turns off.
3
If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display. To
decrease the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or left ar r ow
key. To increase the brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the up or right
arrow key.
Using Your C1 PictureBook Computer
Shutting Down Your C1 PictureBook Computer
! To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer.
1
Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar.
2
Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut
Down Windows dialog box.
3
Select Shut down.
4
Click OK.
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Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents.
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5
W ait for your computer to turn of f automatically. The power indicator
turns off.
6
Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer.
If you are unable to shut down your computer using the steps described above, press the
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Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys at the same time to restart the computer. If you are unable to restart
the computer in this way, you can slide the power switch forward and hold for four seconds.
This operation may result in loss of any unsaved data.
During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode.
See “Controlling Power Management” on page45.
Be sure to turn the camera lens toward you before closing the cover.
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Registering Windows® 98
The first time you turn on your computer, you need to complete a few
steps to register and configure the Windows 98 software that is already
installed on your computer.
You must register Windows 98 before you can use the computer.
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The on-screen instructions guide you through the registration and
configuration process. The following is an overview of the process.
1
Gathering information:
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Enter your name.
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Read and accept the License Agreement.
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Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the
cover of the Microsoft Windows 98
2
Windows 98 setup: click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup
Wizard screen.
3
Selecting your computer settings: if necessary, change the Time Zone,
Date and Time on the Date/Time Properties screen.
Getting Started
manual.
4
Registering your computer: for details on registering your computer,
see “Registering Your Computer” on page 15. You can also sign up
for your 100 free hours of Internet service at this time.
5
Learning about Windows 98:
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If you choose, take the tour of Windows 98.
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Registering Your Computer
You can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer
support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer
with Sony:
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Extended Limited Warranty – Protect your investment. Extend your
Warranty nine months for a total of 12 months from the original date
of purchase when you register your computer.
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Express service – Provides convenient resolution of problems.
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Free Internet access – Use the Internet for up to 100 free hours when
you sign up with GTE (no credit card necessary). Free access expires
100 hours or 60 days after signing up, whichever occurs first.
If you have not already registered, follow these steps to use your
computer’s online registration service.
You must connect your phone line before using any online services, including the online
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registration service. See “Connecting a Phone Line” on page34.
1
Click the registration icon on the VAIO desktop.
2
Enter the information requested on the first online registration form.
Press the Tab key to move from box to box.
3
Click the Next button to advance to the next form.
4
Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time
you complete a form.
The computer automatically transfers your registration information usin g
your built-in modem and a toll-free telephone number.
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Using the Keyboard
Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has
additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks.
Escape Key Function keys Print Screen key
Correction keys
Shift key
Ctrl key
Fn key
Windows 98 key
Alt key
Numeric keypad area Navigation keys
Applications key
Fn key
Key Description
Numeric keypad
area
Contains the keys found on a typical calculator.
Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or
to perform mathematical calculations such as
addition and subtraction. Numbers appear on the
front beveled edge of the numeric keys. Note that
you must press the Num Lock key to activate the
numeric keypad. (When you do so, the Num Lo ck
light will be on.)
Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on
the screen (the four arrow keys which also
function as the Home, End, Page Up, and Page
Down keys).
Correction keys The Insert, Backspace, and Delete keys enable you
to make corrections in your documents.
Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the
keyboard are used to perform designated tasks.
For example, in many applications, F1 is the Help
key. The task associated with each function key
may vary from one application to the next.
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Key Description
Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.
Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot
of the screen and places it in the W indows
Clipboard. You can then paste the screen shot into
a document and print it.
Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one
other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down
with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt
(Alternate) keys offer another way to give
commands. For example, in many applications,
instead of choosing the Save command from a
menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press S
(referred to as Ctrl+S). The Shift key operates the
same way as on a typewriter; it’s used to produce
capital letters or special symbols such as @ and $.
Windows 98 key The key with the Windows logo displays the
Windows 98 Start menu; it’s the equivalent of
clicking the Start button on the task bar. See
“Combinations and Functions with the Windows
98 Key” on page 18.
Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys
to issue commands. The Fn keys at the left and
right sides both work the same. See
“Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key”
on page 20.
Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of
context-sensitive choices; pressing this key is the
equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.
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Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key
Combination Function
+ F1 Displays Windows Help.
+ Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar.
+ E Displays Windows Explorer.
+ F Displays the Windows Find: All Files window
to find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of
selecting Find and then Files or Folders from
the Start menu.
+ Ctrl + F Displays the Windows Find: Computer
window where you can locate other
computers. This is the equivalent of selecting
Find 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 Properties window. This is the
equivalent of double-clicking the System icon
in the Control Panel.
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