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Sony Notebook User GuideWelcome9nN2 Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the Sony applications.❑ About the Softwar

Sony Notebook User GuidePrecautions99nNOn handling the LCD screen❑ Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD. Be careful when using

Sony Notebook User GuidePrecautions100nNOn handling your notebook❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a m

Sony Notebook User GuidePrecautions101nN❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables.❑ Your computer cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone

Sony Notebook User GuidePrecautions102nNOn using the battery pack❑ Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60°C, such as in a car parked in

Sony Notebook User GuidePrecautions103nNOn using headphones❑ Road safety – Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized ve

Sony Notebook User GuideGlossary104nNGlossaryThis section refers to terms used in this manual and elsewhere in the VAIO world. These terms and definit

Sony Notebook User GuideGlossary105nNCD-ROMAbbreviation for Compact Disc Read-Only Memory. A high-capacity optical disc, usually 650 MB in size, capab

Sony Notebook User GuideGlossary106nNi.LINK™i.LINK™ is Sony’s version of the IEEE 1394 standard for high-speed digital serial interface. The standard

Sony Notebook User GuideGlossary107nNmaximum RAMThe maximum amount of RAM that your computer can contain. Once this amount is reached, you can no long

Sony Notebook User GuideGlossary108nNPCMCIAPCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) is the name of the group that produced the

Sony Notebook User GuideWelcome10nNYour notebook and its accessoriesThe following hardware items are in the box: ✍ If you find an extra phone plug in

Sony Notebook User GuideGlossary109nNResolutionThe degree of sharpness and clarity of an image. Resolution is expressed in pixels. Frequent computer s

Sony Notebook User GuideGlossary110nNVAIOShort for Video Audio Integrated Operation. Brand name covering Sony's PC products, peripherals, accesso

Sony Notebook User GuideWelcome11nNErgonomic considerationsYou will be using your notebook as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever

Sony Notebook User GuideWelcome12nN❑ Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are fla

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook13nNUsing your notebookThis section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook14nNLocating controls and connectorsRight * Depending on your model. See the Specifications document for de

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook15nNLeft 1 TV Out connector (page 69) 4 i.LINK™ connector (page 76)2 microphone connector (page 72) 5 PC Ca

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook16nNFront 1 LCD screen (page 33) 2 speakers (page 71) 3 keyboard (page 29) 4 touchpad (page 34) 5 lef

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook17nNBack ✍ There is a ventilation slot located near the second USB connector. Do not cover the ventilation

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook18nNBottom 1 release lever (page 41)2tilt stands (page 11)

Sony Notebook User GuideRead this first1nNRead this firstNotice© 2002 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.This manual and the software described her

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook19nNConnecting a power sourceYou can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power sou

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook20nNUsing the battery packYou can use one or two batteries as a source of power. You can insert the second

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook21nNCharging the battery packTo charge the battery pack, proceed as follows:1 Connect the AC adapter to the

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook22nNThe battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged any time. Ch

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook23nNRemoving the battery packTo remove the battery pack, proceed as follows:1 Turn off the computer.2 Open

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook24nNUsing the second battery packYou can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery pack

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook25nNCharging the second battery packTo charge the second battery pack, proceed as follows:Keep the battery

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook26nNRemoving the second battery packTo remove the second battery pack, proceed as follows:1 Slide the eject

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook27nNStarting your notebookTo start your computer, proceed as follows:1 Slide the LCD lock lever (1) in the

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook28nNShutting down your notebookIt is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do not lose

Sony Notebook User GuideRead this first2nNRealPlayer is a trademark or registered trademark of RealNetworks, inc. in the U.S. and other countries.Syma

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook29nNUsing the keyboardYour keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer’s, but has additional keys that p

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook30nNKeys DescriptionsEscape key (1) The <Esc> (Escape) key is used to cancel commands.Function keys (

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook31nNCombinations and functions with the Windows® keyCombinations Functions + <F1> Displays the Windo

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook32nNIndicatorsIndicator FunctionsPower Power on: lights green.Standby mode: flashes umber.Battery 1 Ind

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook33nNCombinations and functions with the <Fn> key✍ * This function can only be used by the first user

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook34nNUsing the touchpadThe keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, your touchpad (1). You can point to,

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook35nNUsing the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM driveDepending on your model, your computer is equipped with either

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook36nN4 Close the tray by pushing it gently.✍ When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode, you cannot i

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook37nNTo achieve optimum performance when writing data on a CD-RW disc, follow these recommendations :❑ To ma

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook38nN❑ When playing DVD movies on battery power, set the power management profile to DVD. With other profile

Sony Notebook User GuideRead this first3nNSafety informationOwner's recordThe model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your So

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook39nNUsing the weight saverThe weight saver protects the multi-purpose bay when it is empty.To attach the we

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook40nNTo remove the weight saver, proceed as follows:1 Slide the eject lever of the weight saver in the direc

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook41nNUsing the floppy disk driveYour computer is equipped with a floppy disk drive which can be removed. Whe

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook42nNInserting the floppy disk driveTo insert the floppy disk drive, proceed as follows:1 Turn off the compu

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook43nNInserting a floppy diskTo insert a floppy disk, proceed as follows:1 Hold the disk (1) with the label s

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook44nNRemoving a floppy diskTo remove a floppy disk, proceed as follows:1 Wait until the LED indicator (1) tu

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook45nNUsing PC CardsThis computer has a PC Card slot that supports Type I, II and III PC Cards. PC Cards allo

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook46nNUse the lower slot for Type III PC Cards.Some PC Cards may require you to disable idle devices when usi

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook47nNRemoving a PC CardFollow the steps below to remove the PC card while your computer is on. If it is not

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook48nNUsing the Memory Stick™Your VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick™. The Memory Stick™ i

Sony Notebook User GuideRead this first4nN❑ TV sets❑ Speakers❑ Magnets❑ Magnetic bracelets.Audio/video❑ Audio and picture distortion may occur if this

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook49nNWhy Memory Stick™?Sony's vision is to expand the world of communication, promoting the portability

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook50nNGeneric Memory Stick™The original Memory Stick™, blue in colour, can be used to record image data taken

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook51nNMagicGate Memory Stick™The MagicGate Memory Stick™, white in colour, records PC and image data just lik

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook52nN✍ MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that complies with the standards set by SDMI (Secure D

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook53nNAssociation of America (RIAA) took the initiative to organize a forum called Secure Music Digital Initi

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook54nN❑ Sony mobile phones❑ Digital printers❑ AIBO the Sony Entertainment RobotTo find out more about the pro

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook55nNInserting a Memory Stick™To insert a Memory Stick™, proceed as follows:1 Once you have stored your data

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook56nNRemoving a Memory Stick™To remove a Memory Stick™, proceed as follows:1 Double-click the Safely Remove

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook57nNUsing the modemYour notebook is equipped with an internal modem. You need to connect a phone line to ta

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook58nNUsing the correct phone plugIf there are two phone plugs in the box, make sure you use the correct one

Sony Notebook User GuideRead this first5nNRegulatory informationSony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirement

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook59nNUsing power saving modesWhen you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take a

Sony Notebook User GuideUsing your notebook60nNUsing Hibernate modeThe state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off. The powe

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices61nNConnecting peripheral devicesYou can add functionality to your computer by connecting or usin

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices62nNConnecting a port replicatorYour notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator. At

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices63nNAttaching your computer to the port replicatorTo attach your computer to the port replicator,

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices64nN5 Plug the power cord (4) into the AC adapter and an AC outlet.The power indicator light turn

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices65nNDisconnecting your computer from the port replicatorTo disconnect your computer from the port

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices66nNConnecting an external displayYou can connect an external display to your notebook. For examp

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices67nNConnecting a computer displayTo connect a computer display, proceed as follows:1 Plug the dis

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices68nNConnecting a multimedia computer displayYou can connect the notebook to a multimedia computer

Sony Notebook User GuideRead this first6nNDisposing of lithium ion batteriesDo not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Dispose of promptl

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices69nNConnecting a TVTo connect a TV, proceed as follows:1 Plug one end of the audio/video cable (1

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices70nNConnecting a projectorYou can use a projector as an external display, such as the Sony LCD Pr

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices71nNConnecting external speakersYou can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices72nNConnecting an external microphoneYour VAIO notebook does not contain an internal microphone.

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices73nNConnecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) mouseYou can connect a USB device (e.g. mouse, floppy

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices74nNConnecting a printerYou can connect a Windows®-compatible printer to your computer to print d

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices75nNConnecting a printer using the printer connectorTo connect a printer using the printer connec

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices76nNConnecting an i.LINK™ deviceYour computer includes an i.LINK™ (IEEE1394) connector, which you

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices77nNConnecting a digital video camera recorderTo connect a digital video camera recorder, proceed

Sony Notebook User GuideConnecting peripheral devices78nNConnecting to a network (LAN)You can connect your computer to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX-type networ

Sony Notebook User GuideWelcome7nNWelcomeCongratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video

Sony Notebook User GuideGetting help79nNGetting helpThis section describes how to get help and support from Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for

Sony Notebook User GuideGetting help80nN❑ Glossary refers to terms used in this manual. 2 Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled

Sony Notebook User GuideGetting help81nNOther sources of information❑ The online help files that accompany your pre-installed software contain instruc

Sony Notebook User GuideGetting help82nNTroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your noteboo

Sony Notebook User GuideGetting help83nN❑ If you are using an external display, check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check that

Sony Notebook User GuideGetting help84nN12 Press the arrow keys to select Exit (save changes) and then press <Enter>.The Save configuration chan

Sony Notebook User GuideGetting help85nNMy software program locks up or crashesMake sure the software is compatible with your equipment and operating

Sony Notebook User GuideGetting help86nNThe screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properlyUse the controls on your external dis

Sony Notebook User GuideGetting help87nNI cannot play a DVD-ROM❑ If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player, it could be that

Sony Notebook User GuideGetting help88nNMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a disk❑ The disk may be write-protected. Disable the write-protect featur

Sony Notebook User GuideWelcome8nNDocumentation packYour documentation pack contains printed information as well as online user guides on your compute

Sony Notebook User GuideGetting help89nNThe reading speed of CD-RWs is very slowGenerally, the reading speed of a CD-RW is slower than that of a CD-RO

Sony Notebook User GuideGetting help90nNMy microphone does not workCheck that the external microphone (optional) is plugged into the microphone conne

Sony Notebook User GuideGetting help91nN❑ Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise.❑ If your problem is fax-rela

Sony Notebook User GuideGetting help92nNI cannot print❑ Check that the printer cables are correctly connected.❑ Check that your printer is correctly c

Sony Notebook User GuideGetting help93nNAbout digital video captures and DVgateWhile I am recording images to a digital video device using DVgate, my

Sony Notebook User GuidePrecautions94nNPrecautionsThis section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from pote

Sony Notebook User GuidePrecautions95nNChanging or adding memoryIn the future you may want to change or add memory modules in order to expand the func

Sony Notebook User GuidePrecautions96nN! Do not place the memory module in places subject to:- Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts,- Direct su

Sony Notebook User GuidePrecautions97nN6 To remove the memory module, pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows numbered 1.The memory module is rel

Sony Notebook User GuidePrecautions98nNOther precautions❑ On handling the hard disk (page 98)❑ On handling the LCD screen (page 99)❑ On using power so