Sony Notebook Computer User Guide
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Notice to Users
Sony Notebook Computer User Guide
Safety Information
PCG-8491
Sony Notebook Computer User Guide
Owner’s Record
Regulatory Information
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WARNINGS General
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
DVD-ROM for models equipped with a DVD-ROM drive
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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY
Disposal of Lithium ion batteries
Welcome
Welcome
About the User Guides
About the User Guides
Printed Documentation
On-line Documentation
Welcome
BatteryScope, etc
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Unpacking Your Notebook Computer
Unpacking Your Notebook Computer
Welcome
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Ergonomic Considerations
Ergonomic Considerations
Welcome
Welcome
Furniture and posture - Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards
Ergonomic Considerations
Using Your Notebook Computer
Using Your Notebook Computer
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Locating the Controls and Connectors
Front
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
Power indicator
Right
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
1 Power button
Back
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
connector
Bottom
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Locating the Controls and Connectors
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Connecting a Power Source
Connecting a Power Source
Using the AC Adapter
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Using Battery Power
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Connecting a Power Source
1 Open the cover of the battery bay
Connecting a Power Source
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1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack
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Connecting a Power Source
Battery Indicator
Battery Indicator Light Status
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Connecting a Power Source
For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter system hibernation mode when 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
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Connecting a Power Source
1 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Pull out the battery pack
3 Close the cover of the battery bay
Starting Your Computer
Starting Your Computer
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Shutting Down Your Computer
Shutting Down Your Computer
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Closing the Front Panel
Closing the Front Panel
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Registering Your Computer
Registering Your Computer
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Using the Keyboard
Using the Keyboard
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Using the Keyboard
Guide
Keys
Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key
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Using the Keyboard
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Indicators
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Using the Keyboard
Data is read from or written to the
Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key
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Using the Keyboard
Feature
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Using the Keyboard
Combinations Feature
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Using the Jog Dial
Using the Jog Dial
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To Use the Jog Dial
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Using the Jog Dial
You can adjust the size of the Jog Dial window or close it. To
Setup the Jog Dial settings
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Using the Jog Dial
1 Turn the Jog Dial to select an item, then press the Jog Dial
Using the Jog Dial
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To cancel the sound effect, remove the check in Spin and Push
Software that support the Jog Dial
Software that do not support the Jog Dial
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Using the Jog Dial
Using the Touchpad
Using the Touchpad
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Using the Touchpad
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Press the left button twice
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
Using the Floppy Disk Drive
To Use as an External Drive
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To use as an internal drive
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Using the Floppy Disk Drive
Hold the diskette with the label side facing up
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Using the Floppy Disk Drive
Eject button LED indicator
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To remove the Floppy Disk drive
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Using the Floppy Disk Drive
When the computer is off, skip steps 1 and
Using the DVD-ROM Drive
Using the DVD-ROM Drive
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Using the DVD-ROM Drive
When you finish using a disc, wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disc
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To remove the DVD-ROM drive
To insert the DVD-ROM drive
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Using the DVD-ROM Drive
Using PC Cards
Using PC Cards
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Using PC Cards
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Use the lower slot for PC type III cards
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Using PC Cards
power management modes
recognized. Reboot your
Using PC Cards
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1 Close any applications that are using the PC card
Using Smart Connect and Smart Connect Monitor
Using Smart Connect and Smart Connect Monitor
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Using Power Saving Modes
Using Power Saving Modes
Normal Mode
System Idle Mode
System Suspend Mode
System Hibernation Mode
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Using Power Saving Modes
Using a Second Battery Pack
Using a Second Battery Pack
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Using a Second Battery Pack
To charge the second battery pack
Multi-purpose bay Weight Saver
Using a Second Battery Pack
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2 Remove the weight saver, and then pull out the battery pack
Using the Weight Saver
Using the Weight Saver
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Connecting peripheral devices
Connecting peripheral devices
Connecting to a phone line
PC card modem
PC card modem
Connecting peripheral devices
Choosing an optional PC Card Modem
Connecting peripheral devices
PC card modem
Phone line jack
Docking station
Connecting peripheral devices
All connectors are SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN60950
PC card modem
Before connecting the docking
Left
station
Connecting peripheral devices
To connect the docking station to your computer
Connecting peripheral devices
Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible
Docking/FDD connector
To remove the docking station from your computer
Connecting peripheral devices
PC card modem
5 Push the tab into the hollow firmly until it clicks
Connecting peripheral devices
Do not remove the docking station when the IN USE indicator lits
PC card modem
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External Mouse or Keyboard
External Mouse or Keyboard
Connecting peripheral devices
Floppy Disk Drive
Floppy Disk Drive
To connect a floppy disk drive
To use the floppy disk drive stand
Floppy Disk Drive
Connecting peripheral devices
Projections Holes
Before using the printer
Printer
Printer
To connect a printer
Printer
Connecting peripheral devices
2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Apply, and then click OK
External Display
External Display
Connecting peripheral devices
External Display
Connecting peripheral devices
To connect a multimedia computer display
Connecting peripheral devices
Connecting a projector
RGB signal cable
External Display
Connecting peripheral devices
External Display
To select a display
Press
Using Memory Sticks
To use diskettes with the Digital Mavica
To use diskettes with the Digital Mavica
Connecting peripheral devices
Memory Sticks
Memory Sticks
Connecting peripheral devices
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Connecting peripheral devices
AV Devices
AV Devices
To connect an MD deck or a CD player
Connecting peripheral devices
Connecting peripheral devices
SERIAL/CONTROL A1 II switch Docking Station connected to the computer
AV Devices
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To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier
Connecting peripheral devices
AV Devices
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To connect a TV or a Video Deck
Connecting peripheral devices
Power cord
AV Devices
External Speakers
External Speakers
Connecting peripheral devices
External Microphone
External Microphone
Connecting peripheral devices
Universal Serial Bus USB Device
Universal Serial Bus USB Device
To connect a USB device
Connecting peripheral devices
Getting Help
Getting Help
About Sony’s Support Options
About Sony’s Support Options
Other sources of information
The online help files that accompany your pre-installed software contain instructions on using the software
Getting Help
About Sony’s Support Options
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Table of troubleshooting methods
About the computer and software
Getting Help
Troubleshooting
1 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer
1 Press F2 The BIOS Setup menu starts 2 Set the date month/day/year
Troubleshooting
Getting Help
If you still have problems, please call VAIO-Link
Troubleshooting
Getting Help
Troubleshooting
Getting Help
My software program “locks up” or crashes
My mouse doesn’t work
About Digital Video Captures and DVgate
About the display
Troubleshooting
Getting Help
About DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs and diskettes
Troubleshooting
Getting Help
Make sure the computer is turned on
About sound
Troubleshooting
1 Make sure the mute setting is off in your DVD player
Getting Help
About the modem
Troubleshooting
Check the volume controls in Windows
Getting Help
Getting Help
Troubleshooting
N.B., you are strongly advised to always use the same PC Card slot
Getting Help
Troubleshooting
2 Open My Computer 3 Open the Control Panel 4 Open Modems
About peripherals
Troubleshooting
Getting Help
Make sure the PC card is compatible with your version of Windows
Notes on Use
Notes on Use
Adding Memory
Adding Memory
Precautions
Notes on Use
Adding Memory
Handle the Memory Module gently
Adding Memory
Notes on Use
Do not place the memory module in places subject to
To remove a memory module
1 Follow the steps 1 to 5 of To install a memory module
Notes on Use
Adding Memory
Adding Memory
To install a memory module
Notes on Use
Notes on Use
Adding Memory
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Tabs
Notes on Use
Adding Memory
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1 Slide the memory module into the slot
Notes on Use
To view the amount of memory
Adding Memory
Placing a Keycap
Placing a Keycap
To place a keycap
keycaps when placing them
Other precautions
Other precautions
Notes on Use
Notes on Use
Other precautions
On handling the display filter
Notes on Use
Other precautions
On Handling the display filter and the LCD Screen
On the Power Source
Other precautions
Notes on Use
Your computer operates on 100V-240V AC 50/60 Hz
Other precautions
On Installation
Notes on Use
On Handling
Notes on Use
Other precautions
Do not use cut or damaged connection cables
Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat
Other precautions
Notes on Use
You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging
Other precautions
Notes on Use
Specifications
Specifications
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Model Number
Specifications
Supplied Accessories
Service
Guarantee
Specifications
Dimensions
Weight
with weight saver
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