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1. Shift key 9 i Re i A 3 Ctrl key z Applications key Panay Alt key Numeric keypad area Windows 98 key Keys Descriptions Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the area numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the Num Lock 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 Back Space 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 Escape ke The Esc Escape key is used to cancel commands pe Key P y Using Your Notebook Computer 17 Keys Descriptions Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows 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
2. 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the DVD ROM drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears select the icon for the application you want to restore and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs If you have two Application Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program You may be prompted to insert the second CD depending on the application you wish to restore For a list of the contents of the Application Recovery CD s see the online version of Read Me First Notes on Use This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help protect your computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen Oo Do not leave the LCD facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Be careful when using the computer near a window Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it This could cause malfunction Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The scree
3. Percentage indicator Displays the percentage of the remaining capacity Q Time indicator Displays estimated time hours minutes remaining before the battery fully drains also referred to as the time to empty Customizing Your Notebook Computer 71 Battery Icon Descriptions Battery icon Battery status Cage 9 Discharging cl i in Charging Not in use S No battery Displaying Detailed Battery Information You can obtain detailed information about the batteries Q Click the battery icon on the toolbar to display the BatteryScope window The screen appears displaying the General tab which contains information such as the estimated time to empty and charging time BatteryScope BE Alarms Primary Secondary l N r Status Battery Level ir Estimated time to mx 2 52 Fully Charged Critical Full m Individual Battery Levels ce a Time Estimates el Time to full charge computer on 0 00 wl Time to full charge computer off 0 00 Time computer lasts in system suspend mode 138 00 72 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To display information on individual batteries 1 Click the Primary battery tab to display information for the battery in the bay on the left side 2 Click the Secondary battery tab to display information for the battery in the bay on the right side You can display the information about each battery such as estimated time to empty manuf
4. 43 ET VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet In order to register your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer register your software online and use Sony Customer Support you must connect to a phone line You must register your computer to receive the extended warranty l Pull the PC card release buttons away from the computer Cy LFF LL L LIGII J ZL FF LLL LLG SFE LESS GLL LLG LLZ LALL LLZ fi FD LT GG h S y 2 Plug one end of the phone cable into the phone line jack on the computer 3 Plug the other end into the wall jack tear ara LZ mm e GILI L LII ILIZ LEE SELLES ZE L Z Z lt Z Va REE Phone cable Your computer does not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Connecting Peripheral Devices 45 Connecting the Docking Station Your notebook computer supports the use of an optional docking station Attaching a docking station enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer There are two types of docking stations the Personal Docking Station PCGA DH 8 and the Network Docking Station PCGA DB8 The Personal Docking Statio
5. Find the beginning of BPI once the next track AMS Find the beginning of Bl repeatedly succeeding tracks AMS Go forward quickly Hold down epel Go backwards quickly Hold down I lt AMS Automatic Music Sensor Using the Hold Switch You can use the Hold switch to lock the controls of the headphone remote control When you are not using the headphone remote control slide Hold in the direction of the arrow To unlock slide Hold back Using Your Notebook Computer 33 Using PC Cards Your computer includes two PC card slots PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive or to connect a network 5 The PC card slots can accommodate at the same time two Type two Type ll or one Type Ill PC card These slots are compatible with Card Bus and ZV Zoomed Video port Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 63 for details Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device M anager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it To insert a PC card Use the lower slot for Type III PC cards You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC card l Pull the PC card release button up away
6. My speakers have no sound Q If the built in speakers are turned off press Fn F3 to turn on the speakers Q If the speaker volume is turned to the minimum press Fn F4 and then press or to increase the volume Q If your computer is powered by batteries check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Getting Help 85 Q Ifyou are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Q Check the volume controls in Windows 98 Q If you connect external speakers check that the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged Q If you have connected a headphone or an audio cable to the Headphone connector disconnect the cable When press Fn F3 see the message Sound Disabled Click the System icon in the Control Panel Change the settings under Device Manager so that sound is enabled My modem does not work Q Check that the phone line is plugged into the line jack See Connecting a Phone Line on page 44 for details Q Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Q Check the PowerPanel modem setting Select Modem On from the PowerPanel toolbar or menu Q Check that the phone number t
7. doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 Contents Welcome Ergonomic Considerations abat ne 2 Using Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors ccccceeccsseeeteeesseeeeees 5 Connecting a Power Source 4 emmener 8 Starting Your Computer as ne nine 12
8. lever docking station 46 51 Eject 24 25 28 41 42 50 LCD 12 lighting 2 Limited Warranty 99 Limited Warranty card 15 Line In 6 45 Line Out 45 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD lithium ion battery disposal v safety precautions v loading battery pack 9 location for computer 2 M maintenance 92 95 Maximum Battery Life power setting 66 Maximum Performance power setting 66 memory module 96 97 installing 33 96 removing 98 microphone 6 connecting 59 connector 5 45 55 troubleshooting 86 modem laws governing v troubleshooting 85 moisture condensation 93 monitor 7 45 connecting 54 connector 55 selecting 56 switching among 20 mouse connecting 57 connector 7 troubleshooting 86 Mouse Properties screen 22 Mouseware accessing help 22 features 22 multimedia computer display 55 multiple phone lines 44 Index EJ N navigation keys 16 17 network connecting 33 connector 45 docking station 45 Notebook Computer 5 Notebook Setup tabs 64 Notebook Setup utility 23 Num Lock 5 indicator light 19 numeric keypad area 16 O online help 79 support options 79 opening CD_ROM DVD ROM drive tray 26 operator keys 17 output devices iv adding 53 P party phone lines 44 PBX 44 PC card inserting 33 release button 33 44 removing 35 slot protector 34 slots 33 troubleshooting 87 Type M 33 Performance tab 97 personal docking station 45 phone cable 5 connecting line 44 jack 7 44 laws governing v po
9. EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook computer For example you can use the computer with any of the following Q Computer display monitor page 54 Q Multimedia computer display page 55 Projector page 56 To connect a computer display Q Use the O symbol on the back of the computer to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector on the back of the computer Q If necessary plug one end of the display power cord into the display and the other end into an AC outlet Computer display Power cord to O Monitor 0 0 nt EOE See the manual that came with your computer display for more information on installation and use Display cable Connecting Peripheral Devices 55 To connect a multimedia computer display You can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computer display that includes built in speakers and a microphone 1 Use the O symbol to locate the Monitor connector Plug the display cable into this connector 2 Use the N symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector 3 Use the symbol to locate the Microphone connector Plug the microphone cable into this connector Multimedia computer display Display cable See the manual that came with your multimedia computer displ
10. Using Power Saving Modes on page 38 Additional battery packs are available as a separate option The 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 To insert the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay Soe sS 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer ESN SSSA SSS SSS SSS SOS SSO Battery pack N IE lt gt supplied NN Label side facing down 3 Close the cover of the battery bay 10 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To charge the battery pack l1 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 percent full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately two hours To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour A fully charged battery pack supplies power for approximately two to four hours The time varies based on your system configuration See Displaying Detailed Battery Information on page 71 for information on checking the battery life There are two battery indicator lights on the computer Battery indicators Secondary battery pack not supplied Battery pack supplied Battery Indicator Me
11. resolution may be set too high For best results change the Windows Control Panel Display Settings to 800 x 600 using 256 colors D If you see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following Make sure the mute setting is off in your DVD player Check the master volume setting in the audio Mixer If you have connected speakers externally check the volume settings in your computer speakers and check the connections between your speakers and the computer Check the Windows Control Panel System Device Manager to see that the drivers are installed properly Q A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to hang while it tries to read the disc If necessary reboot the computer remove the disc and then check that it is not dirty or damaged For cleaning instructions see On Cleaning CD ROMs and DVD ROMs on page 94 When click an application icon a message appears such as You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM drive and the software does not start Q Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Q Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Q If the diskette is write protected disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected Q Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive
12. 42 connectors DC In 7 8 45 FDD Printer 7 23 53 game 45 headphone 6 i LINK 45 infrared 7 36 keyboard 5 7 45 Line In 6 45 Line Out 45 microphone 5 6 45 monitor 45 mouse 7 45 network 45 phone line 7 printer 53 SCSI 45 Serial port 7 45 USB 7 45 correction keys 16 17 Ctrl key 17 cursor movement keys 17 customer assistance support options 79 customizing your computer 63 D DC In 7 8 45 digital still camera 36 connecting 60 digital video camera 61 disconnecting docking station 20 52 diskettes ejecting 25 handling 94 inserting into drive 24 troubleshooting 84 display changing size 21 dual display 77 mode 73 options 56 See also monitor Index FC selecting 56 disposal of lithium ion battery v docking station 7 connecting 45 46 disconnecting 20 52 inserting battery packs 48 lever 46 51 network 45 personal 45 using to charge batteries 48 Double click the atom icon on the taskbar 68 drive bay 7 weight saver 42 Drive Bay tab 65 drives 28 DVD ROM 28 floppy disk 5 23 installing additional hard disk 33 dual display function 77 DV In Out 45 61 DVD ROM discs troubleshooting 84 DVD ROM drive tray troubleshooting 83 E Eject button 25 26 27 Eject lever 24 25 28 41 42 50 ejecting battery packs 41 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 27 diskettes 25 weight saver 42 electronic documentation 79 Enable Ports tab 64 ergonomic considerations 2 3 Escape key 16 Express Service tech
13. B est conforme a 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 2 In some areas the disposal of lithium 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 endommag es 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 pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant Evacuer les batteries us es 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 pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer une temp rature de plus de 100 C vacuer promptement la batterie us
14. Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard on page 57 for details Oo If you connected an external mouse while your computer is on you must restart your computer cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears Q Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected Q If you are using multiple i LINK devices the combination of the connected devices may cause unstable operation In this case turn off the power to all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection then turn on the power again My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double click Click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and then change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action My computer does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows 98 Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Shut Down command does not work properly follow these steps Q Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete If this does not work slide the power switch forward and hold it for at least four seconds to turn off the power Q Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer Getting Help 87 My PC card is not working Q Make sure the PC card
15. 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 Q Express service Provides convenient resolution of problems Q 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 notebook computer s online registration service You must connect your phone line before using any online services including the online registration service See Connecting a Phone Line on page 44 1 Click the Sony VAIO 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 Complete the remaining forms by clicking the Next button each time you complete a form The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your built in modem and a toll free telephone number 16 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 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
16. Notebook 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 838 Serial Number LI To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your notebook computer to rain or moisture LI 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 1 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Li Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface LJ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines _ Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm LJ Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Li A socket outlet should be as close as possible to the unit and easily accessible The laser beam used in the DVD ROM drive unit is harmful to the eyes Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only AVERTISSEM ENT 1 Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvir le ch ssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu une personne qualifi e Li L
17. SONY authorized personal computer service facility The ninety 90 day warranty period is extendible only to the original purchaser for an additional period of nine 9 months for a total of twelve 12 months from date of purchase when the Product is registered electronically prior to the expiry of ninety 90 days from the original date of purchase After the applicable period you must pay for all labor charges 2 Parts For a period of ninety 90 calendar days from the original date of purchase from SONY or a SONY authorized reseller SONY will supply at no charge new or rebuilt at SONY s option replacement parts in exchange for defective parts Any replacement parts will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or ninety 90 calendar days from installation by SONY s authorized personal computer service facility whichever is longer The ninety 90 day warranty period is extendible only to the original purchaser for an additional period of nine 9 months for a total of twelve 12 months from date of purchase when the Product is registered electronically prior to the expiry of ninety 90 days from the original date of purchase All defective parts replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the property of SONY This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products
18. Shutting Down Your Com PUbe rs sscciscsccienssnccseniaessrecsatcriszactoncecs 13 Registering Windows 98 ccccccsescescsessescsescessceeseesseeseesacereesacenees 14 Registering Your Computer uen ais 15 Using the hey bonds ensure 16 Using the Touchpad iesicteccscssesctesssvzouassatvearontvannetvecdesiexedeseincisstiians 22 Using the Floppy Disk IDEVe ne 23 Using the DVD ROM Drive im 26 Using the Headphone with Remote Control 30 Using PC CAR deena 33 Using Infrared Communication Devices 36 Using Power Saving MO d s a nest 38 Using a Second Battery Pak sms 40 Using the Weight Saverne 42 Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting Phone n e 44 Connecting the Docking SON 45 Connie Cen a Primes snsanstanemnte tin 53 Connecting an External Display siacitccdestacoeentaccundnyaedane 54 Ea VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard 57 Connecting External Speakers san amtmmen 58 Connecting an External Mierophons ses 59 Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device 60 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder 61 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device s 51151211 62 Customizing Your Notebook Computer Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen 63 Controlling Power Management ssntnimntes 66 Displaying Battery Information nesenmsnensnts 70 Selecting the Display Mode sant 73 Using the Dual Display Punch dns 77 Getting Help Troubles
19. Spindle Down timer Presentation Keeps the display on at all times while it conserves power This option is ideal for slide show presentations You can establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Sleep and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system Pe 2 Customizing Your Notebook Computer 67 Icon Description Word Processing Optimizes power management with longer gt timeouts on the hard disk and display screen You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Sleep and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system GP Communications Extends battery life by initiating a quick display timeout The Internal modem remains powered You can also establish settings for LCD Video Standby Hard Disk Sleep and System Suspend to optimize power management for your system Power Management Commands PowerPanel also provides power management commands that you can use to activate specific power management functions and to control power for a specific device You might use these commands when you want to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action such as putting the system into Video Standby mode before the Video Standby timer expires Icon Description System Suspend Puts the system into System Suspend mode a aa power management state that saves the state of the system and peripheral devices in memory RAM Power consumption reduces
20. appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s Regulatory Information Dedaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCG 838 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 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 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 ina 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 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna LJ Increase the separation
21. arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 5 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 90 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 7 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key The computer restarts from the Recovery CD Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD s allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased Reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you do need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s See Using the System Recovery CD s on page 88 You can also use the Application Recovery CD to install Windows NT Workstation 4 0 drivers on your computer 5 You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD s The application will not run from DOS If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD s contact Sony Customer Support To use the Application Recovery CD s l Turnon your computer If your computer is already on close all applications
22. carpeted area 1 Do not open the package of the memory module until ready for use The package protects the memory module from electrostatic discharge 1 Use the special bag for preventing electrostatic discharge or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module To install a memory module l Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and remove the battery packs Notes on Use Wait until the computer cools down Then turn your computer upside down and open the cover on the bottom counter clockwise counter clockwise Remove the memory module from its packaging Install the memory module Connectors T Slide the memory module into the slot z The connectors snap into place when the board is correctly seated Close the cover and tighten the screws Turn on the computer Click the My Computer icon with the right mouse button and select Properties The System Properties screen appears Click the Performance tab to view memory 98 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide If the additional memory is not shown repeat steps 1 9 To remove a memory module 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug your computer and remove the battery packs 3 Turn your computer upside down and open the cover on the bottom 4 Touch a metal object such as the connector pane
23. connector with the mark facing up to b Mouse Keyboard Keyboard See Using the Keyboard on page 16 for more information on using the keyboard See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on installation and use Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard turn off the computer Before connecting a mouse to the Serial port make sure the mouse is compatible with a serial port EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers 2 Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on Do not place diskettes on the speakers the speakers magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes To connect external speakers a Use the symbol to locate the Headphone connector Plug the speaker cable into this connector Speaker cable supplied with speakers Headphone 5 See the manual that came with your speakers for more information on installation and use Connecting Peripheral Devices EJ Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone 2 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use To connect an external microphone Q Use the to locate the Microphone connector Pl
24. e Garder hors de port e 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 representative designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment 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
25. entretien incorrect du Produit 3 le branchement une source lectrique non conforme ou 4 toute tentative de r paration par tout autre qu un centre de service d ordinateur personnel autoris SONY Cette garantie restreinte ne s applique pas si la d fectuosit est caus e par l utilisation du Produit en conjonction avec des accessoires articles ou quipements p riph riques ou connexes ou si SONY d termine que le Produit lui m me ne comporte aucun d faut Cette garantie restreinte n est valide qu au Canada Cette garantie restreinte est nulle si le num ro de s rie appliqu en usine a t modifi ou enlev du Produit La r paration ou le remplacement du mat riel ou des pi ces d fectueuses tel que pr vu au titre de cette garantie est le seul recours de l acheteur SONY NE SERA AUCUNEMENT RESPONSABLE DE TOUT DOMMAGE INDIRECT OU CONS CUTIF POUR DEROGATION TOUTE GARANTIE EXPRESSE OU TACITE RUPTURE DE CONTRAT NEGLIGENCE RESPONSABILIT STRICTE OU TOUTE AUTRE TH ORIE JURIDIQUE EN RAPPORT AVEC CE PRODUIT DE TELS DOMMAGES INCLUENT ENTRE AUTRES LE TEMPS DE L ACHETEUR LA PERTE DE PRODUCTIVIT DE REVENUS ET DE PROFITS ET LA PERTE DE DONN ES OU D UTILISATION DU PRODUIT OU DE TOUT EQUIPEMENT CONNEXE SAUF DANS LA LIMITE O LA LOI APPLICABLE L INTERDIT TOUTE GARANTIE TACITE DE VALEUR MARCHANDE OU DE CONVENANCE UNE FIN PARTICULI RE DE CE PRODUIT EST RESTREINTE DANS SA DUR E LA DUR E DE CETTE GARANTIE Cer
26. from the computer and push it in toward the computer as lz L SILI LEZ LOSSES REZ a gt TEL SZ IZ ty LEZ KE lt Z P 7 EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 2 Remove the PC card slot protector When you use a Type III PC card you need to remove both the top and bottom PC card slot protectors 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot front label facing up Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector The release button comes out PC card Do not force a card into the slot It may damage the connector pins If you have difficulty inserting a card check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation See the manual that came with your PC card for more information on use Using Your Notebook Computer Ea To remove a PC card 1 Close any applications that are using the PC card 2 Click the PC card icon in the taskbar and close the card 3 Pull the PC card release button up and press it in toward the computer Gently grasp the card and pull it out 5 Insert the PC card slot protector back into the empty slot Eq VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port located on the back panel You can use this port to communicate with other infrared equipped devices with compatible protocols such as a digital still camera or other computers To use infrared communication with a digital st
27. is compatible with Windows 98 Q Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using The sound of my computer s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet This setting disables the fan See the PowerPanel Help for more information cannot print The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer FDD tab If the printer port mode is set to ECP change it to bi directional If the printer port mode is set to bi directional change it to ECP See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 63 for details on using Sony Notebook Setup EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications or device drivers See Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 90 The System
28. on the back of your computer You cannot remove your computer from the docking station when the power is on unless you insert a charged battery in the computer first 52 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To remove your computer from the docking station when the power is off l Turn off your computer and the connected peripherals 2 Slide the docking lever forward into the RELEASE position to disengage the computer from the docking station 3 Lift the computer away from the docking station Close the docking station port cover on the back of your computer 5 If the docking station lever does not move insert a thin pointed object into the manual eject hole on the rear of the docking station Connecting Peripheral Devices 53 Connecting a Printer You can connect a Windows 98 compatible printer to your computer to print documents To connect a printer Q Use the O symbol to locate the FDD Printer connector Plug the printer cable supplied with the printer into this port on the computer Printer Power cord 0000000000000 000000000000 SS to O B FDD Printer Printer cable supplied with the printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use Before using the printer you may need to change the FDD Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 63
29. press Fn F5 and then the down or left arrow key To increase the brightness press Fn F5 and then the up or right arrow key Using Your Notebook Computer 13 Shutting Down Your 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 Shut Down Windows x T What do you want the computer to do L C Restart Restart in MS DOS mode Corcel Hp 3 Select Shut down Click OK Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator green 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 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 data loss During a period of inactivity you can conserve battery life by using System Suspend mode See Controlling Power Management on page 66 14 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 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 al
30. rechargeable 8 removing 11 40 41 BatteryScope utility 70 72 brightness adjusting 12 20 built in speakers 5 buttons Eject 26 27 Finish 14 left 5 Play 32 right 5 Start Windows 98 13 63 C cables floppy disk drive 5 phone 5 power cord 8 video 5 cameras digital video recorder 61 Sony Digital Still 60 canceling commands 17 Caps Lock 5 indicator light 19 CD player 32 remote control 32 volume 32 CD ROM DVD ROM discs cleaning 94 ejecting 27 handling 94 inserting 26 playing 32 CD ROM DVD ROM drive closing tray 27 105 106 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide opening tray 26 using 26 changing display size 21 charge status indicator light 10 charging battery packs 10 41 using docking station 48 choosing power source 9 cleaning computer 92 coin operated telephones 44 computer cleaning 92 condensation 93 customizing 63 lithium ion battery v setting up 5 online support 79 setup screen 63 starting 12 troubleshooting 81 83 upgrading 93 connecting coin operated telephones 44 digital still camera 60 digital video recorder 61 docking station 45 46 external keyboard 45 57 external mouse 57 external speakers 58 floppy disk drive 23 game 45 hard drives 33 keyboard 57 microphone 59 monitor 45 54 mouse 45 multimedia computer display 55 multiple phone lines 44 network 33 45 party phone lines 44 PBX 44 phone line 44 power source 8 printer 53 serial device 60 USB device 62 weight saver
31. 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 Open the cover of the battery bay 2 Pull out the battery pack SD S ES f SDS SSS IIS RSR NES lt gt B sb 3 Close the cover of the battery bay 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 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Starting Your Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover LCD lock lever Ve ES Vw ae LATE NET D 2 ZF gt EES LEZ i SEE LZ Ja Slide the power switch on the left side toward the front of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on g Power indicator Power switch FA SSN SSIES RD LES SSI SES lt lt gt SSOSSSSOSS Mss DRESS DP SS If you hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds the computer turns off If necessary adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To decrease the brightness
32. technical support is not provided free of charge under this Limited Warranty SONY has established a telephone number for technical support Charges may apply for technical support unless and to the extent that free technical support for a limited period is provided in writing as a feature of your Product Prior to placing your call please have available the model and serial number for your Product date of purchase a list of all options installed in your Product and a detailed description of the problem Limited Warranty Statement 101 For Product support online knowledge base frequently asked questions and free updates via the Internet http www sony com pcsupport For Product information service assistance resolution of a service problem or technical assistance call 1 888 4SONYPC 476 6972 Save this for future reference 1998 Sony Electronics Inc and Sony of Canada Ltd Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved SONY is a registered trademark of Sony GARANTIE RESTREINTE SONY DU CANADA LTEE SONY garantit comme suit ce Produit d ordinateur le Produit contre tous vices de mati res premi res et de fabrication 1 Main d oeuvre Pendant une p riode de quatre vingt dix 90 jours 4 compter de la date d achat originale chez SONY ou chez un de ses revendeurs autoris s SONY r parera le Produit a ses frais ou en remboursera les frais de main
33. to place the computer at an angle that allows comfortable typing Q 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 monitor Using Your Notebook Computer This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices such as the touchpad floppy disk drive and DVD ROM drive Locating the Controls and Connectors Front 1 LCD screen pages 20 91 2 Speakers page 58 3 Keyboard page 16 4 Microphone page 59 5 Touchpad page 22 6 Left right buttons page 22 11 12 LO 11 12 ToS Num Caps Scroll Lock Lock Lock Power indicator pages 12 19 Battery 1 and 2 indicators pages 19 70 Hard disk drive indicator page 19 Num Lock indicator page 19 Caps Lock indicator page 19 Scroll Lock indicator page 19 6 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Left E Power switch page 12 4 C Headphone connector pages 30 58 2 Hard disk drive 5 Microphone connector page 59 3 Battery bay pages 9 48 6 Line In connector 2 There is a
34. turn the power off and then on again To charge the internal backup battery fully keep the AC adapter connected for more than 24 hours after turning the power on You can use your computer while charging the battery A VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide When I turn on my computer the message Operating system not found appears and Windows does not start Q Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non bootable diskette is in the drive Q Ifanon bootable diskette is in the drive turn off the computer remove the diskette and then turn on the computer again Confirm that Windows starts properly If Windows still does not start follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS D If the floppy disk drive is empty follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS 1 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 2 Turn the computer off and then turn it on again 3 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears 4 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu 5 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key The message Load default configuration now appears 6 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key 7 Press the arrow keys to select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter key The message Save configuration changes and exit now appears 8 Check that Yes is selected then press the Enter key T
35. whether or not contained in the Product SONY excludes all warranties express or implied in respect of any software provided with the product and any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty Please refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product for your rights and obligations with respect to the software 99 EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide This Limited Warranty is non transferable Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale which is evidence that the Product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service In addition if replacement parts are required and you wish to receive the most expedient service available you will be required to provide SONY with a credit card authorization to bill your credit card in the event you fail to return the original parts in the postage paid envelope we provide The credit card will only be charged for SONY s list price for the part if the original part has not been returned within thirty 30 days In respect of certain components you may be entitled to express warranty service during the warranty period subject to certain restrictions Please contact SONY as indicated below for further information With respect to all service provided it is your responsibility prior to Product service to backup the contents of your hard drive including any data you have stored or software you have i
36. with accessories products or ancillary or peripheral equipment or where it is determined by SONY that there is no fault with this Product itself This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States of America and Canada This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product Repair or replacement of defective parts or hardware as provided under this Limited Warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF DATA LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DOWN TIME AND PURCHASER S TIME FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY BREACH OF CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province Technical Support Although
37. your finger reaches a touchpad edge the pointer keeps moving until you lift your finger Use this action to select and move objects Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically Move your finger along the bottom to scroll horizontally The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature See Mouseware Help for information on touchpad features such as middle button click adjusting touchpad speed and Wheel M ouse functions To access Mouseware Help press the Start button select Settings and then select Control Panel Click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and click the Help button Using Your Notebook Computer 23 Using the Floppy Disk Drive There are two ways to connect the floppy disk drive to your computer Q Externally by connecting it to the computer s FDD Printer connector Q Internally by inserting it into the drive bay The computer comes with the DVD ROM drive in the drive bay If you want to use both the DVD ROM and the floppy disk drive at the same time use the floppy disk drive as an external drive If you connect the floppy disk drive externally while your computer is on use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to select Floppy Disk Drive See Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen on page 63 for details To connect the floppy disk drive externally Connect the floppy disk drive to the O amp FDD Printer connecto
38. Connect the docking station to an AC outlet Connecting Peripheral Devices 49 The docking station automatically charges the battery The 4 battery charger indicator light is on while the battery is charging When the battery is fully charged the battery charger indicator light turns off 2 Make sure the docking station is in a horizontal position and do not move the docking station while the battery is in the docking station charger bay To operate your computer using battery power you must insert the battery in the computer s battery bay The docking station bay is designed to charge batteries and cannot be used as a power source for your computer or docking station When charging two batteries at the same time the battery in the computer s battery bay has priority over the battery in the docking station s battery bay Use the computer s battery bay to charge the battery if you are in a hurry If the computer is attached to the docking station you cannot charge the battery in the docking station battery bay while the computer s power indicator light is green or amber The battery charger indicator light indicates that the battery is charging To determine the actual amount of charge insert the charged battery in the computer and use BatteryScope see Displaying Battery Information on page 70 To remove the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery charger bay 2 Press the Eject button Eject button Batt
39. ONY garantit ce produit contre tous vices de mati res premi res et de fabrication pour trente 30 jours compter de la date d achat Si ce produit est reconnu d fectueux SONY le remplacera ses frais Cette garantie restreinte est votre seul recours SONY ne sera aucunement responsable de tout dommage indirect ou cons cutif pour d rogation toute garantie tacite ou expresse sur ce produit Certaines provinces ne permettent pas l exclusion ou la restriction des dommages accidentels ou indirects de sorte que les exclusions restrictions exprim es ci dessus peuvent ne pas s appliquer Cette garantie vous donne des droits sp cifiques et vous pouvez en avoir d autres qui varient selon la province Pour de l information sur le service au titre de la garantie veuillez appeler Sony au 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 104 Index A About This Computer tab 64 AC adapter 5 8 AC power 8 AC Profile power setting 66 accessing online support 14 adding hardware 43 memory 96 peripherals 43 printers 53 adjusting brightness 20 air circulation 92 Alt key 17 AMS Automatic Music Sensor 32 Application Recovery CD 90 Applications key 17 attaching docking station 46 B Basic Advanced tab 64 battery bay 6 battery packs 5 9 94 charge status icons 71 charging 10 41 indicator light status 10 indicator lights 5 10 19 40 inserting 9 inserting into battery bay 9 inserting into docking station 48 loading 9 power status 10
40. ROM stop the CD ROM and restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete may result in data loss in files that are currently open My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the online User Guide for a complete list of phone numbers My DVD ROM drive tray does not open Q Check that the DVD ROM drive is properly inserted Q Make sure the computer is turned on Q Press the Eject button on the DVD ROM drive Q If the Eject button does not work you can open the tray by inserting a sharp pointed object into the hole to the right of the Eject button cannot play a CD ROM Make sure the label of the CD ROM is facing up Q If the CD ROM requires software make sure the software is installed according to the program s instructions D D Moisture condensation may have occurred Leave the computer for at least 1 hour while the computer is turned on Q Make sure the DVD ROM drive is properly inserted Clean the CD ROM Check the speaker volume 0 O ET VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide cannot play a DVD ROM Q Ifa region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD ROM you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD ROM drive in your notebook computer The region code is listed on the disc s packaging D If you hear audio but cannot see video your computer s video
41. Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook computer you purchased The System Recovery utility gives you three options Q Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk Q Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software O Operating System Only restores the Windows 98 operating system the notebook computer utility programs and the device drivers that shipped with your computer If you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option your hard disk will be formatted which removes all the information on the hard disk drive You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you choose the Full Restore without Format option you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD contact Sony Customer Support Getting Help EJ To us the System Recovery CD s The DVD ROM drive must be inserted in the computer to use the System Recovery CD You cannot use the DVD ROM dri
42. SONY VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide PCG 838 LEO 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 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 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
43. Se memratan 3 Select the tab for the item you want to change See Notebook Setup Tabs on page 64 4 After you finish click OK 63 64 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Notebook Setup Tabs Tab Descriptions About This Computer Display system information including memory capacity serial number and BIOS version Printer FDD Switch between connecting a printer or floppy disk drive without turning off the power Change printer port mode settings Power On Select the order of drives and devices from which Device Sequence you want to load the operating system You can specify the hard drive inserted into the docking station as well as other drives inserted into your computer Touchpad When you connect an optional mouse to the Serial port of your computer you can make your touchpad inactive You can also customize the settings of your mouse using the mouse utility Drive Bay Change the device in the drive bay without turning off the power Power On Password Set the password to secure your computer Enable Ports Change the hardware resources such as I O address IRQ or DMA depending on the optional hardware or software you use Disabling ports releases resources to the system To change the serial audio and modem settings click Advanced on the Basic Advanced tab Basic Advanced Toggle between Advanced mode additional screens with advanced settings and Basic mode of display Advanced mode includ
44. To achieve optimum performance when playing DVD ROMs you should use the following recommendations Your computer should not be connected to the docking station while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications Close any open applications before playing a DVD ROM movie The DVD player automatically adjusts the screen properties when you play a DVD movie Depending on the display setup properties you have selected you may need to use the Fn F command to expand the movie to full screen size When playing DVD movies on battery power set the power management profile to Maximum Performance With other profiles the movies are choppy EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Headphone with Remote Control Your notebook computer includes a headphone which you can use to listen to audio and video CDs and DVDs You can listen to audio CDs even when your computer is in System Suspend mode To use the remote control when your computer is active you must use the Digital Media Park software To use the remote control when your computer is in System Suspend mode follow the directions in the next section To use the remote control in System Suspend mode 1 Connect the micro plug of the headphone to the headphone remote control not to the Q Headphone connector of the computer 2 Connect the headphone remote control to the Q Headphone connector on the computer Headphone with remote control Using Your Notebook Computer Ea 3
45. While holding down the Fn key press Esc The computer enters System Suspend mode Press the W Stop button on the remote control 5 Press the Eject button to open the DVD ROM drive The tray slides out 6 Place the audio CD DVD in the tray and close the tray by gently pushing the tray Press the B Play button on the remote control Playback begins To stop playback press the M Stop button and press the Eject button on the DVD ROM drive Then remove the audio CD DVD 3 See Controlling Power Management on page 66 for more information about System Suspend mode To recover from System Suspend mode press any key on the keyboard Use only the supplied headphone remote control You cannot operate this computer with the remote control supplied with other models If you cannot hear an audio CD DVD in your headphone right click the speaker icon on the taskbar select Open Volume Controls from the shortcut menu and adjust the volume levels To remove an audio CD DVD from the DVD ROM drive remove the CD DVD within one minute after pressing the ll Stop button on the remote control If the tray does not open press the lll Stop button and try again VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Remote Control to Play an Audio CD or DVD Hold Ed backwards B play Bee i forward Volume H stop To Press Find the beginning of l once the current track AMS Find the beginning of IQ repeatedly previous tracks AMS
46. acturer capacity and other information BatteryScope C2 Lx General Alarms r Status Battery Level Estimated time to empty 3 20 Fully Charged Critical Ful Battery Characteristics F Battery Wear Manufacturer Sony Corp Manufacture Date 10 21 1998 1005 Battery Name PCGA BP71 Good Serial Number 581 Chemistry Li ion Design Voltage 14 80V Remaining Capacity 38 48 Wh 7 Full Charge Capacity 38 48 Wh N Design Capacity 38 48 Wh Charge Cycles 0 x ee To customize the BatteryScope toolbar and alarm system You can customize the BatteryScope toolbar to suit your portable computing needs including modifications to the alarm settings Refer to the BatteryScope Help for more information Customizing Your Notebook Computer 73 Selecting the Display Mode When you connect an external display you can toggle the display mode between the LCD on your computer and external displays 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Settings and click Control Panel 3 Click Display 4 Click the Settings tab then click the Advanced button gt Click the NeoMagic tab NeoMagic MagicMedia 2564Y Properties 21 x General Adapter Monitor Performance Color Management NeoMasic FEB NeoMagic MagicMedia256 tm 4 10 01 5203 72 03 00 m Internal Display M LCD F Expansion Panel Information Resolution Size 1024x768 O gales 4024x768 _ Re
47. aning Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay 1 on the left side of the computer Indicates the status of the battery pack in the drive bay on g 2 the right side of the computer 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 Notebook Computer 11 When the battery is running out of power both the battery and power indicators blink See Using a Second Battery Pack on page 40 for information on installing and charging a battery pack in the drive bay 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 the battery level falls to below 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 38 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
48. 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 Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 3 AVIS DE LINDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera 4 la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu
49. ay for more information on installation and use VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To connect a projector You can use a projector such as the Sony LCD Projector as an external display Projector Monitor RGB signal cable Audio cable not supplied 5 See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use To select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can toggle the output among the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices Use the Fn F7 keys to select a display See also Selecting the Display Mode on page 73 for more information To Press Result Switch to an Fn F7 Toggles among the LCD the external display external connected to the Monitor connector and both display the LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display Only external display Connecting Peripheral Devices 57 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect an external mouse or keyboard to your computer To connect both a mouse and a keyboard use the docking station see Connecting the Docking Station on page 45 The Mouse Keyboard connector requires a PS 2 style plug or adapter To connect an external mouse or keyboard Q Use the symbol to locate the Mouse Keyboard connector Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this
50. between the equipment and the receiver L Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected LJ 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 television 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 excee
51. bottom Remove the weight saver and then pull out the battery pack Reinsert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver on page 42 42 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the drive bay when it is empty To attach the Weight Saver 1 If another device is in the drive bay remove the device See To remove the floppy disk drive on page 25 To remove the DVD ROM drive on page 28 or To remove the second battery pack on page 41 2 Slide the weight saver in the direction of the arrow until it clicks Weight saver supplied To remove the Weight Saver There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the weight saver slide this lever in the direction of the arrow Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals Phone line page 44 Docking station page 45 Printer page 53 External display page 54 External mouse or keyboard page 57 External speakers page 58 External microphone page 59 Digital still camera or other serial device page 60 Digital video camera recorder page 61 OOo 0 O 10 Bo 0 Universal Serial Bus USB device page 62 3 Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning on all peripherals
52. can access this guide from the Windows Start menu by selecting Programs VAIO Documentation Most of the manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access the online help files from the Help menu in the specific application A printed manual is available for some applications Provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http www sony com pcsupport 79 EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 6 Sony This service provides you with answers to commonly Fax on Demand asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or your fax software 7 Calling Sony You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Customer Support Representative without using your Support computer by calling 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Getting Help EI Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you cal
53. d five 5 0 To 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 Notebook Computer PCG 838 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 Notebook Computer PCG 838 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 that you 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 Se
54. d oeuvre au centre de r paration d ordinateur personnel autoris SONY La p riode de garantie de quatre vingt dix 90 jours peut tre prolong e au b n fice de l acheteur original pour une p riode additionnelle de neuf 9 mois soit un total de douze 12 mois compter de la date d achat lorsque le Produit est enregistr lectroniquement Apr s la p riode applicable l acheteur doit payer tous les frais de main d oeuvre 2 Pi ces Pendant une p riode de quatre vingt dix 90 jours compter de la date d achat originale chez SONY ou chez un de ses revendeurs autoris s SONY fournira ses frais des pi ces de rechange neuves ou reconstruites sa discr tion en change des pi ces d fectueuses Ces pi ces de remplacement seront garanties pour le reste de la p riode originale de garantie ou pour quatre vingt dix 90 jours compter de leur installation par un centre de service d ordinateur personnel autoris SONY au plus long des deux termes La p riode de garantie de quatre vingt dix 90 jours peut tre prolong e au b n fice de l acheteur original pour une p riode additionnelle de neuf 9 mois soit un total de douze 12 mois compter de la date d achat lorsque le Produit est enregistr lectroniquement Toutes les pi ces d fectueuses remplac es au titre de cette garantie restreinte deviennent la propri t de SONY Cette garantie restreinte couvre uniquement les composants physiques emball s avec le Prod
55. e DVD ROM drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your DVD ROM drive and you may not be able to open the tray When you finish using a disc press the Eject button to remove the disc When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot remove a disc See Controlling Power Management on page 66 for more information about System Suspend and System Hibernation modes If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button turn off the computer and insert a thin pointed object into the manual eject hole 28 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To remove the DVD ROM drive 1 Turn off the computer before removing the DVD ROM drive 2 There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the DVD ROM drive Slide this lever in the direction of the arrow ara TT LEFF Yaw a we ig re LOE SESS SS ae Hf LIFE T LEFF LZ x Drive Eject lever on bottom 3 A ft 3 Slide the drive out of the drive bay 4 Insert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver on page 42 To reinsert the DVD ROM drive 1 Turn off the computer 2 If another device is in the drive bay remove the device See To remove the floppy disk drive on page 25 or To remove the second battery pack on page 41 3 Insert the DVD ROM drive into the drive bay with the label side facing up Drive bay DVD ROM drive supplied Using Your Notebook Computer EJ To play DVD ROMs
56. ebook computer and provides key information about system activity and battery life The following sections briefly describe how to conserve your computer s battery power You can also refer to the PowerPanel Help for more detailed information To activate a profile or command see To activate the PowerPanel Profiles toolbar on page 68 Power Management Profiles PowerPanel provides four predefined power management profiles Each profile consists of a group of specific power management settings that are designed to meet specific power management goals ranging from maximum power management to no power management You can change the settings for any of the predefined profiles or you can create your own profile to suit your portable computing needs The predefined profiles are Icon Description Maximum Performance Provides the best system performance while still conserving power Maximum Battery Life Provides power saving features to give you maximum battery life and good performance It slows the computer and puts it into System Suspend mode after a specified time period Power Management Off Turns off all power management features such as System Suspend and System Hibernation modes AC Profile The power management state when AC power is in use Similar to the Power Management Off setting PowerPanel automatically loads the AC profile unless you disable this feature Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk
57. ector on the rear of the docking station and the other end into the DV In Out connector on the digital video camera recorder SSO Ge CEE oo 1 Ex AN En i gt OF T to i LINK Digital video camera recorder i LINK cable supplied with docking station 5 The Sony digital video camera recorder DCR PC7 is pictured your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use Do not connect more than one digital video camera at a time The software supplied with your computer will not recognize multiple cameras The i LINK connector on the docking station does not supply power to external devices If the external device requires power from the i LINK connector you cannot use the device with the docking station The docking station supports transfer rates up to 200 Mbps however the actual transfer rate is the lowest transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use See the documentation that came with your software for more information 62 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device You can connect a USB device to your computer To con
58. ed at which the CPU performs 1 Click the atom icon on the taskbar The PowerPanel bar appears If the bar does not appear click the Start button and point to Tool Center Then point to Notebook Utility and select PowerPanel 2 Right click the Profiles icon for the item you want to change then click Open The Profile Manager starts 3 Double click the item you want to change A list of settings appears with a check mark indicating the current setting Click the desired setting 5 Click the File menu then click Save Click the File menu then click Close The Profile Manager closes and the new setting is activated EU VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Displaying Battery Information You can display detailed information for each of the batteries in your computer and docking station The following sections briefly describe how to display your computer s general battery information You can also refer to the BatteryScope Help for more detailed information Activating BatteryScope To activate BatteryScope 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to Tool Center and click BatteryScope The battery icon appears on the taskbar When you move the pointer over the battery icon on the taskbar a tooltip appears indicating the total capacity remaining in the battery and the estimated time until the battery fully discharges You can also view battery gauges on the shared PowerPanel and BatteryScope toolbar
59. ery pack 3 Pull out the battery pack Close the cover of the battery charger bay VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To insert the floppy disk drive into the docking station You can use the floppy disk drive in the docking station while you are using the DVD ROM drive in the computer By using the drive bays in both the computer and the docking station you can use both drives at the same time Drive bay Floppy disk drive Turn off the computer before inserting or removing the drive Use of the DVD ROM drive in the docking station is not supported To remove the drive There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the drive Slide the lever in the direction of the arrow and then pull the drive out of the bay Insert the weight saver into the drive bay See Using the Weight Saver on page 42 Do not leave the drive bay empty Connecting Peripheral Devices 51 To remove your computer from the docking station when the power is on l Insert a charged battery in the computer 2 On the Start menu select Eject Alternatively press Fn F9 The IN USE indicator turns off If you press Fn F9 the computer beeps Do not remove the computer before the n use indicator light turns off Removing the computer before the light turns off may cause a malfunction 3 Slide the docking station lever forward into the ReLEASE position to disengage the computer from the docking station 5 Close the docking station port cover
60. es Serial Audio Built in Modem Enable Ports View Resources and Infrared tabs 5 For more information about each option click Help on the Sony Notebook Setup screen to display the help file Customizing Your Notebook Computer 65 Changing Devices in the Drive Bay Using the Drive Bay Tab To exchange devices while the power is on you should be aware of the following Q Do not attempt to change devices in the drive bay while the power is on unless you use the sequence of steps on the Drive Bay tab Donot switch to System Hibernation mode or System Suspend mode while changing a device Do not change a device in the drive bay while your computer is accessing a CD ROM DVD ROM or floppy disk Doing so may cause loss of data Be sure to close active applications other than Sony Notebook Setup before changing a device Q When installing a hard disk drive to the drive bay for the first time it may take several minutes before you are able to use your computer Q For optimum performance you should turn off your computer when you insert a hard disk drive If you insert a hard drive without turning off the power you must reboot in order for the drive to run at optimum speed Q When changing a device in the drive bay of the docking station you must turn off the computer 66 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Controlling Power Management The PowerPanel utility allows you to control the power management of your not
61. fresh Rate I Set Dual Display Advanced Settings EZI VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 6 Select the type of external display CRT Projector Displays an external computer display or RGB connected projector that is connected to the Monitor connector on your computer TV This feature is not available on the PCG 838 5 If you select CRT Projector you can turn off the computer s LCD display by removing the checkmark from the LCD option under Internal Display If you select CRT Projector and turn off the LCD you can use the Refresh Rate slider to change the display s horizontal frequency This setting can be made only for CRT display If you select Independent Display Timing see page 75 you can change both the resolution and the refresh rate 7 Click OK If you have made changes the System settings change dialog box appears Select Yes to restart Windows 8 If you have not made changes click OK to close the Display Properties screen Depending on the types of computer displays and projectors you are using you may not be able to display the computer s LCD and external display simultaneously Customizing Your Notebook Computer 75 Using a CRT or Projector When you select CRT Projector as the display mode you can make additional settings described as follows 1 After selecting CRT Projector as the type of external display step 6 on page 74 click Advanced Settings 2 Click the External Di
62. he computer restarts If your computer still displays the message Operating system not found and Windows does not start contact Sony Customer Support My LCD does not display anything Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer is on D Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Q The computer may be in LCD Video Standby mode Press any key to activate the display Q The video output may be directed to an external display Press Fn F7 until video output appears on the LCD Getting Help EE The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image See the manual supplied with your display for more information The video image on my screen is too dark If an external display is connected to the Monitor connector disconnect the display My computer locks up Q Try restarting the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Shut Down and then click Restart the computer Q If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete D If the previous step does not work slide the power switch toward the front and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power Q If your computer locks up while playing a CD
63. he program is dialing is correct Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook computer modem All preinstalled programs are compatible Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support My modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses K56flex technology and V 90 capability Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise Q If your problem is fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems 86 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Q Ifyou are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems Oo If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector See Connecting an External Microphone on page 59 for details My mouse does not work Q If you are using an external mouse check that the mouse is plugged into the mouse connector See
64. his is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time D Q While the battery is in use or being discharged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Q Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Q Keep the battery pack dry Q Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Q Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock Q If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery Notes on Use 95 Q Tf after fully charging the battery pack the battery power is still low the battery pack may be reaching the end of its life and should be replaced Q You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging Q If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery On Using the Headphone Q Road safety Do not use headphone while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headphone at high volume while walking especially at pedestrian crossings You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Q Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headp
65. hone at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use On Maintenance Q Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer Q Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen D Clean the computer with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine 96 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase memory to 192 MB by installing optional memory modules A 64 MB memory module is already installed on your computer You can add another memory module in a slot 16 32 64 and 128 MB Expansion Memory Modules are available as optional memory modules Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you install memory modules in your computer See On Upgrading the System on page 93 Be careful when adding memory Mistakes when installing or removing a memory module may cause a malfunction Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory expansion board ensure the following J You are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object 1 Do not work in a
66. hooting ennemi 81 Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 88 Notes on Use Adding MM nina nie 96 Limited Warranty Statement 99 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Notebook Computer Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing About the User Guide The User Guide offers a quick introduction and reference to your Sony Notebook computer m Using Your VAIO Notebook Computer shows you how to use the standard components of your system Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting Help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips Notes on Use provides facts and advice about using your notebook computer Limited Warranty Statement provides your product warranty statement and explains how to extend your warranty for an additional nine months The online User Guide is included with your computer as an electronic document It includes additional information on using the Sony software products that are installed on your computer and how to customize your Sony notebook computer VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to apply the followi
67. ill camera Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that they are in a direct line Infrared port To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line Using Your Notebook Computer EA Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off By default it is not enabled when your system is shipped To enable infrared use click the infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel and select the Enable infrared communication checkbox on the Options tab You can disable infrared communication when you are not using it to conserve battery life Use the infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel to enable and disable infrared communication Do not use the icon in the taskbar When you transfer files directly from devices other than the internal hard disk drive such as a CD ROM drive or hard disk drive on a network set the System Suspend and System Hibernation timers to off Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if the infrared device is detected If the two devices are too far apart or too close together data transfer may be interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other object Avoid direct sunlight fluorescent light or flashing incandescent light near the infrared ports See the manual that came with y
68. 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 ona typewriter it is 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 is 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 ET VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combinations Functions A F1 Displays Windows Help A Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar A E Displays Windows Explorer A 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 A Ctrl F Displays the Windows Find Computer window where you can locate other computers This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer fro
69. l You can monitor which battery pack is charging by observing the battery indicator lights To insert a second battery pack 1 If another device is in the drive bay remove the device See To remove the floppy disk drive on page 25 or To remove the DVD ROM drive on page 28 5 If you use the Drive Bay tab in Sony Notebook Setup you do not need to turn off the power before exchanging devices in the drive bay See page 65 2 Insert the battery pack into the drive bay The battery 2 indicator light turns on Drive bay Battery pack an AA side facing down 3 Attach the Weight Saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack See also Using the Weight Saver on page 42 ze LEZ LFS FT EEE LFF ZJ LES 22 ZA Weight saver Using Your Notebook Computer To charge the second battery pack Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is connected to AC power The battery indicator flashes while the battery is charging See also To charge the battery pack on page 10 for more information Battery indicators Second battery pack not supplied Battery pack supplied To determine the amount of time the battery lasts see Displaying Battery Information on page 70 To remove the second battery pack l There is an Eject lever on the bottom of the weight saver To remove the battery pack slide this lever in the direction of the arrow A Weight saver Eject lever on
70. l Sony Customer Support When you reconnect devices be sure to turn off the computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 13 Turning off the computer using other methods may result in data loss My computer does not start Q Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on Q Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Q Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Q Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly as described in Connecting Peripheral Devices on page 43 Q Ifyou plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Q Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer Q When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not be able to boot your system properly You can correct this situation as follows Plug in the AC adapter and allow the computer to charge for one hour while the power is on Do not use the computer during this time After one hour
71. l on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity 5 Remove the memory module T Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrows The memory module is released 2 Pull the memory module in the direction of the arrow 6 Close the cover Limited Warranty Statement Notebook Computer Warranty The limited warranty on your VAIO Notebook computer covers parts and labor against defects in material or workmanship for a period of three months from the original date of purchase You can extend the warranty period for an additional nine months by registering your computer See Registering Your Computer on page 15 Once you register your computer the limited warranty period is twelve months from the original date of purchase There is a separate warranty for the battery included with your computer See Battery Limited Warranty on page 103 For the purpose of this Limited Warranty SONY means SONY ELECTRONICS INC for Products purchased in the United States of America and Sony of Canada Ltd for Products purchased in Canada SONY warrants this computer hardware product the Product against defects in material or workmanship as follows 1 Labor For a period of ninety 90 calendar days from the original date of purchase from SONY or a SONY authorized reseller SONY will repair defects in material or workmanship in the Product at no charge or pay the associated labor charges to a
72. m the Start menu A M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift A M Returns all minimized windows to their previous size A R Displays the Run window This is the equivalent of selecting Run from the Start menu En A Insert Displays the Properties window This is the equivalent of double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel Using Your Notebook Computer ET Indicators Indicators Functions Power Lights when the power to the computer is turned on Flashes in System Suspend mode Turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powered off Battery 1 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of the computer 1 41 Battery 2 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the drive 5 bay on the right side of the computer Hard disk Lights when data is being read from or written to the A hard drive Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on Light On Off Num Lock The number keys in the The alphanumeric character numeric keypad are active keys in the keypad area are active Caps Lock The letters appear in Letters appear in lower case as uppercase as you type The you type unless you hold Shift key lowers the case of down the Shift key typed letters when Caps Lock is on Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently Information moves across the Exactly how it scrolls display normally depends on the
73. m of the floppy disk drive Slide this lever in the direction of the arrow LL LEZ EL A ZE ZE AN LEZ ay 3 Slide the drive out of the drive bay 4 Insert the weight saver See Using the Weight Saver on page 42 Drive Eject lever on bottom ra VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the DVD ROM Drive Your computer comes with the DVD ROM drive in the drive bay You can remove it so that you can use other devices in the drive bay Your DVD ROM drive plays both DVD ROMs and CD ROMs To insert a disc l Turn on the computer When the computer is in System Suspend or System Hibernation mode you cannot insert a disc See Controlling Power Management on page 66 for more information on System Suspend and System Hibernation modes If you use the Drive Bay tab in Sony Notebook Setup you do not need to turn off the power before exchanging devices in the drive bay See Changing Devices in the Drive Bay Using the Drive Bay Tab on page 65 2 Press the Eject button to open the DVD ROM drive The tray slides out Eject button 3 Place a CD ROM in the tray with the label side facing up For DVDs which can be played on both sides the side of the disc facing up is the side that plays Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place Using Your Notebook Computer Label side facing up 4 Close the tray by pushing it gently Be sure to seat the disc firmly over th
74. m one display to the other This configuration of a single desktop distributed across separate displays is referred to as a virtual desktop Virtual desktop Your LCD display Selecting dual display mode You must restart Windows to use dual display mode Save your work and close any open applications before changing to dual display mode then follow these steps 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar Point to Settings and click Control Panel Click the Display icon Click the Advanced button 2 3 4 Click the Settings tab 5 6 Click the NeoMagic tab 7 Check the Set Dual Display option and click OK The System Settings Change dialog box appears 8 Click Yes to restart your system 9 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to display the Display Properties screen 10 Click the display icon number 2 11 Click Yes 12 Click OK Setting the colors and resolution for each display You can set the display colors and resolution for each display that is part of a virtual desktop Follow steps 1 to 4 above to display the Display Properties screen Select the display you wish to change 1 or 2 by clicking on the icon of the display You can change colors by selecting an option from the Colors list Use the slider in the Screen area to change the resolution Click OK or Apply Click OK to confirm that you want to make the changes Customizing the virtual desktop You can customize dual display mode by changing the positio
75. may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Q Ifthe telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call Also if you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem On Moisture Condensation If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problems occur unplug your computer and contact your Sony Service Center On Upgrading the System Q The procedures described in Adding Memory on page 96 assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Q Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or do any of the procedures described in Adding Memory Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Q Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Perform the procedures described in Adding Memory only at an ESD workstation If such a
76. mputer tab 64 Basic Advanced tab 64 displaying 63 Drive Bay tab 65 Enable Ports tab 64 Power On Device Sequence tab 64 Power On Password tab 64 Printer tab 64 Touchpad tab 64 setup tabs 64 Shift key 17 Shut Down Windows dialog box 13 Sony Fax on Demand service 80 Sony Notebook Setup screen 63 Sony Notebook Setup utility 23 speakers 5 built in 5 external 58 troubleshooting 84 volume 20 Start button 13 63 starting computer 12 startup problems 13 switching display 20 monitor 20 System Hibernation mode 21 38 67 System Suspend mode 20 38 67 T technical support support options 79 touchpad 5 22 Touchpad tab 64 troubleshooting 81 startup 13 81 turning on computer 12 TV interference iv 92 U upgrading computer 93 USB connecting 62 connector 7 45 62 V ventilation 92 video cable 5 video camera 61 Video Standby mode 21 Index E W warranty 15 99 weight saver 5 attaching 40 connecting 42 removing 42 Windows 98 Certificate of Authenticity 14 Control Panel 37 Explorer 18 Find window 18 Finish button 14 help 18 key 17 key combinations 18 License Agreement 14 registering 14 setup 14 Setup Wizard screen 14 Start button 13 taskbar 13 83
77. n becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green that continuously appear on the LCD This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction On the Power Source Your computer operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a copying machine or shredder You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm Do not place heavy objects on the power cord 91 92 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Q Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time Q When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Q Use only the AC adapter supplied Do not use any other AC adapter D On Handling Q Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as these may damage the finish of your computer Q Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer shut do
78. n does not include the SCSI Network ethernet and i LINK IEEE 1394 interface connectors 5 13 6 14 7 8 I Video Out 8 gt Line Out 2 YY USB page 62 9 Monitor page 54 3 Mouse Keyboard page 57 10 Printer page 53 4 DC In page 8 11 IOIOI Serial page 60 5 JL Game 12 gt Network ethernet 61 Microphone page 59 13 scsit F Line in 14 i LINK IEEE 1394 page 61 Not available for the PCG 838 t Network docking station only 5 The docking station can be powered only with an AC power adapter Do not remove the AC adapter from the docking station or the AC outlet while using the docking station this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions When your computer is connected to the docking station you cannot use the System Suspend or System Hibernation power saving modes Your computer should not be connected to the docking station when playing DVD ROM discs 46 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To attach your computer to the docking station To supply power to your computer while it is connected to the docking station you can connect the AC adapter directly to the docking station l Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripherals 2 On the back of the computer lift the d
79. n of the two desktops that comprise the virtual desktop In the Display Properties screen drag the icons of display 1 or display 2 moving them to a new position relative to each other The two display icons must be connected to create a virtual desktop Click OK to apply the change Releasing the dual display setting You must restart Windows to return to single display mode Save your work and close any open applications before returning to single display mode Follow the steps in the section above on Selecting dual display mode In step 7 remove the check from the Set Dual Display option You must restart Windows before the change takes effect 78 Getting Help Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence 1 VAIO Notebook Computer Read Me First VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Online User Guide Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software Knowledge Database Contains a complete list of the items that ship with your computer product specifications software support information and the most up to date information on using your computer Explains how to use your notebook computer and connect peripheral devices This electronic version of the User Guide contains additional information on the preinstalled software titles You
80. nect a USB device 1 Use the symbol to locate the USB connector Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB device USB device USB connecting cable not supplied See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and use When you enable the PowerPanel setting that allows the computer to enter System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode your computer may enter System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode while you are using a USB device such as a USB mouse or a USB keyboard Therefore when using a USB device select the AC Profile or change the profile setting in PowerPanel so that the computer does not enter System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode The default AC Profile settings do not allow the computer to enter System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode For details see the PowerPanel Help Customizing Your Notebook Computer You can customize the settings of your notebook computer The following sections briefly describe how to change your computer s default settings You can also refer to the Sony Notebook Setup Help for more detailed information Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen 1 Click the Start button on the Windows 98 taskbar 2 Point to VAIO and click Sony Notebook Setup Sony Notebook Setup PAGE Powrcnonte ne ones
81. ng ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments Computer positioned directly in front of you Arms at desk level Wrists relaxed and flat Q Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you as you work Keep your forearms horizontal with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Take breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Q Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward Q Viewing angle of the computer s display Use the display s tilting feature to find the best position You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position Adjust the brightness setting of the display also Welcome 3 Q 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 Q Tilt stand You use the tilt stand
82. ng this command can help conserve battery power PC Card Controls the PC card sockets Click this button to open the PC Card PCMCIA Properties dialog box You can view the properties for the PC cards To activate the PowerPanel Profiles toolbar l Double click the atom icon on the taskbar The Profiles toolbar appears When you move the pointer over the atom icon on the taskbar a tooltip with the name of the active power management profile appears 5 eje sl When the Profiles toolbar is already visible on the desktop double clicking the atom icon hides the toolbar 2 Click the button you want to set The power management settings associated with the profile you select become active 2 To display the Commands toolbar right click an empty portion of the toolbar and select Commands from the shortcut menu Refer to the PowerPanel Help for information on customizing the PowerPanel toolbars When you use the battery pack to power your computer your system selects the Maximum Battery Life power management profile by default If you select a different power management profile while using battery power that profile is selected automatically the next time you use the battery pack to power your computer Customizing Your Notebook Computer 69 Changing the power management settings using the PowerPanel Profiles toolbar You can change power management settings such as the settings for the System Suspend timer or the spe
83. nical support 15 external devices display 3 56 See also monitor keyboard 57 mouse 57 speakers 58 F faxes laws governing v FDD Printer connector 7 23 45 53 Finish button 14 floppy disk drive 5 bay 7 cable 5 connecting 23 disconnecting 25 troubleshooting 84 Fn key 17 combination commands 20 function keys 16 17 G game connector 45 glare 2 H handling audio CDs 94 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 94 diskettes 94 Hard Disk Standby power setting 67 hard drives 6 indicator light 5 19 installing additional 33 hardware installing memory modules 96 online support 79 headphone 5 connector 6 precautions 95 headphones 55 Help Mouseware 22 help 79 Hold switch 32 l i LINK 45 61 IEEE 1394 45 61 indicator lights 19 battery 5 10 19 40 108 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Caps Lock 5 19 charge status 10 hard drive 5 19 Num Lock 5 19 power 5 Scroll Lock 5 19 infrared communication devices 36 other computers 36 infrared port 7 36 infrared transmission active distance 37 troubleshooting 37 input devices iv Insert key 17 inserting battery pack 9 CD ROM DVD ROM discs 26 diskettes into drive 24 installing hard drives 33 hardware 43 memory 33 96 memory modules 96 peripherals 43 interference iv 92 internal speakers See speakers K keyboard 17 45 connecting 57 connector 5 7 57 L LCD 91 lock lever 12 reducing glare 2 selecting to display output 56 troubleshooting 82 83 left button 5
84. nstalled on the hard drive It is likely that the contents of your hard drive will be lost or reformatted in the course of service and SONY will not be responsible for any damage to or loss of any programs data or other information stored on any media or any part of any Product serviced hereunder or any consequential damages resulting therefrom IF DURING THE REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT THE CONTENTS OF THE HARD DRIVE ARE ALTERED DELETED OR IN ANY WAY MODIFIED SONY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE WHATSOEVER YOUR PRODUCT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU CONFIGURED AS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF SOFTWARE Be sure to remove all third party hardware software features parts options alterations and attachments not warranted by SONY prior to sending the Product to SONY for service SONY is not liable for any loss or damage to these items This Limited Warranty does not cover any consumable items such as batteries supplied with this Product cosmetic damages damage or loss to any software programs data or removable storage media or damage due to 1 acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modifications of this Product 2 improper operation or maintenance of this Product 3 connection to improper voltage supply or 4 attempted repair by any party other than a SONY authorized personal computer service facility This Limited Warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from the use of this Product in conjunction
85. ocking station port cover Docking station port 3 Align the indentation on the bottom of the computer with the guide post on the docking station Notebook computer Docking station Guide post 4 Make sure the docking station lever is in the RELEASE position Align the guide posts on the docking station with the openings on the back of the computer and then slide the computer in the direction of the arrow until it stops Docking station port Docking station lever release position Connecting Peripheral Devices 47 5 Slide the docking station lever into the Lock position to secure your computer in the docking station CA 6 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the pc n connector on the docking station Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet Power cord ee O AC adapter Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony PCGA AC7 PCGA AC71 adapters The power indicator light turns green Power charger _ In use i Battery charger gt IN USE bay Drive bay Docking station 7 Turn on the computer The IN use indicator light turns on 48 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To charge a battery pack using the docking station 1 Open the cover of the battery charger bay Label side facing own Battery pack 3 When the battery pack is fully inserted close the cover 4
86. ot available on all models Make sure there is a charged battery in the computer before you disconnect the docking station Using Your Notebook Computer 21 Combinations Functions Feature Fn F12 Provides for the lowest level of power consumption When you execute this command the state of the system and state of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to the original state use the power switch to turn on power Not available when connected to the docking station System Hibernation En F Zooms the display size in or out when the display is Change the display set to a low resolution size Fn D Turns off the LCD in order to save power Video standby To turn the LCD back on press any key FA VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device called a touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad p Pointer Right button Touchpad Left button Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object Click Press the left button once Double click Press the left button twice Right click Press the right button once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu of context sensitive choices Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button When
87. our digital still camera or other infrared communication device for more information on installation and use The active area of infrared transmission extends about 39 3 4 inches 1m with a radius of 15 degrees Infrared port EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life In addition to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes System Suspend and System Hibernation When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters System Hibernation mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 7 percent regardless of the power management setting you select 5 If the battery level falls to below 10 percent you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The amber power indicator light flashes in this mode To activate System Suspend mode Press Fn Esc or slide the po
88. que d pos e de Sony Limited Warranty Statement 103 Battery Limited Warranty The limited warranty on the battery included with your Sony VAIO Notebook Computer covers defects in material or workmanship for a period of 30 days from the original date of purchase This warranty is not extendible For the purposes of this Limited Warranty SONY means Sony Electronics Inc for Products purchased in the United States of America and Sony of Canada Ltd for Products purchased in Canada Sony warrants this Product against defects in material or workmanship for thirty 30 days from your purchase date If this Product is determined to be defective SONY will replace the Product at no charge to you This Limited Warranty contains your exclusive remedy SONY shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or implied warranty on this product Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from state to state or province to province For information on obtaining warranty service please call SONY at 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 GARANTIE RESTREINTE Au titre de cette garantie restreinte SONY signifie Sony du Canada Lt e pour les produits achet s au Canada et Sony Electronics Inc pour les produits achet s aux Etats Unis S
89. r using the external floppy disk drive cable IN Floppy disk drive supplied to O B External floppy disk drive cable FDD Printer supplied 24 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide To insert the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the computer 5 If you use the Drive Bay tab in Sony Notebook Setup you do not need to turn off the power before exchanging devices in the drive bay See page 65 2 If another device is in the drive bay remove the device See To remove the DVD ROM drive on page 28 or To remove the second battery pack on page 41 3 Insert the floppy disk drive into the drive bay with the VAIO label facing up Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the Eject lever locks into place Drive bay LE CLS LEFT FF ZE EE SZ LEZ Floppy disk drive To insert a diskette l Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place Diskette Using Your Notebook Computer To remove a diskette Q When you finish using the diskette wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette Eject button LED indicator 5 If you have difficulty removing a diskette from the floppy disk drive remove the floppy disk drive from the drive bay To remove the floppy disk drive 1 Turn off the computer 2 There is an Eject lever on the botto
90. ready installed on your computer 5 You must register Windows 98 before you can use the computer To install Windows NT Workstation 4 0 drivers on your notebook computer you need to use the Application Recovery CD See Using the Application Recovery CD s on page 90 for instructions The on screen instructions guide you through the registration and configuration process The following is an overview of the process 1 Gathering information Q Enter your name Q Read and accept the License Agreement Q Enter your Certificate of Authenticity number located on the cover of the Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual 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 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 If you wish take the tour of Windows 98 Using Your Notebook Computer ES 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 Q Sony Customer Support Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer Q
91. rvice 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 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile 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 directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ K1A ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe
92. sauvegarde du contenu du disque dur incluant toute donn e en m moire ou tout logiciel que vous y avez install Il est fort probable que le contenu du disque dur sera reformat ou perdu en cours de service et SONY ne pourra tre tenue responsable d aucun dommage ni de la perte des programmes des donn es ou de toute autre information gard e en m moire sur tout support d information ou sur toute partie de tout Produit en r paration SI DURANT LA R PARATION DU PRODUIT LE CONTENU DU DISQUE DUR EST ALT R SUPPRIM OU MODIFI SONY N EN SERA AUCUNEMENT RESPONSABLE LE PRODUIT VOUS SERA RETOURN TEL QU IL TAIT CONFIGURE QUAND VOUS L AVEZ ACHET SOUS RESERVE DE LA DISPONIBILITE DU LOGICIEL EA VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Avant d envoyer le Produit SONY pour le faire r parer assurez vous d en retirer tous produits de tierce partie logiciels caract ristiques pi ces options alt rations et accessoires non garantis par SONY car SONY n est pas responsable de la perte ou de l endommagement de ces articles Cette garantie restreinte exclut les articles consommables comme les batteries fournis avec le Produit les dommages cosm tiques l endommagement ou la perte des logiciels donn es et supports informatiques amovibles les dommages dus 1 un cas fortuit un accident une mauvaise utilisation un abus une n gligence une utilisation commerciale ou une modification du Produit 2 l utilisation ou l
93. specific application It has no effect in many applications 20 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations Feature Fn 1 ESC System Suspend Fn LA F2 Display power source status Fn OX F3 Mute on off Fn lt 1 F4 Speaker volume Fn F5 Brightness control Fn F6 Fn Lcd F7 Switch to the external monitor LCD Fn F8 Fn 26 F9 Functions Puts the system into System Suspend mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key or press the power switch on your computer Not available when connected to the docking station Displays the power status as in the example below Battery Zee Using AC Ce Charging the ro power a bee battery Toggles the built in speaker off and on Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press Fn F4 then or gt To decrease volume press Fn F4 then ore Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase light intensity press Fn F5 and then f or gt To decrease light intensity press Fn F5 and then 4 ore Not available on this model Toggles through the LCD external display connected to the O Monitor connector and both LCD and external display Only LCD LCD and external display A Only external display Not available on this model Disconnects from the docking station when the power is on N
94. splay Options tab Select the following options External Display Device CRT Connects with the external computer display Projector Connects with the projector Monitor Settings Independent Click to place a checkmark when you want to set Display Timing the resolution and refresh rate differently from the computer s LCD To change the resolution and refresh rate see the notes to step 6 on page 74 Projector Settings Type Select the projector s resolution from the drop down box 4 Click OK You cannot select Independent Display Timing when the display is set to True Color 24 bit 76 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Display Specifications LCD Display Mode Resolution Number of colors 1024 x 768 16 770 000 800 x 600 16 770 000 640 x 480 16 770 000 Achieved by graphic accelerator s dithering function External Display Mode Resolution Number of colors 1280 x 1024 256 1024 x 768 16 770 000 800 x 600 16 770 000 640 x 480 16 770 000 Customizing Your Notebook Computer 77 Using the Dual Display Function The dual display function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays For example if you have an external monitor attached to the monitor connector your LCD display and the monitor can function as a single desktop You can move the cursor off one display and onto the other This allows you to drag objects such as an open application window or a toolbar fro
95. station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity cellophane wrappers for example Ground yourself by maintaining contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure 94 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide On Handling Diskettes Q Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets D DO Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources On Handling CD ROMs and DVD ROMs a Do not touch the surface of the disc Q Do not drop or bend the disc On Cleaning CD ROMs and DVD ROMs Q Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Q For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out Q If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth On Using Batteries Q Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as under direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun D Battery life is shorter in a cold environment T
96. taines provinces ne permettent pas l exclusion ou la restriction des dommages accidentels ou indirects et n admettent pas de limites quant la dur e d une garantie tacite de sorte que les exclusions restrictions exprim es ci dessus peuvent ne pas s appliquer Cette garantie vous donne des droits sp cifiques et vous pouvez en avoir d autres qui varient selon la province Soutien technique Bien que le soutien technique ne soit pas offert gratuitement au titre de cette garantie restreinte SONY a pr vu une ligne t l phonique cet effet Des frais peuvent tre exig s moins que le soutien technique gratuit et temporaire ne soit express ment indiqu par crit comme caract ristique de votre Produit Avant de placer l appel assurez vous d avoir les num ros de mod le et de s rie du Produit la date d achat la liste des options qui y sont install es et une description d taill e du probl me Vous trouverez sur l Internet un appui direct une base de renseignements une foire aux questions et des mises jour gratuites sous http www sony com pcsupport Pour de l information sur les produits de l aide avec le service la r solution de probl mes de service ou pour une aide technique veuillez composer le 1 888 4SONYPC 476 6972 conserver pour r f rence future 1998 Sony du Canada Lt e Reproduction partielle ou compl te interdite sans autorisation crite pr alable Tous droits r serv s SONY est une mar
97. 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 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 Sony i LINK VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Windows Windows NT and the 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 Sony VAIO
98. to a minimum and the system remains on To return the system to the active state press any key or the power switch on your computer System Hibernation Provides for the lowest level of power E consumption The system writes the state of the system and peripheral devices to the hard disk and turns off the system power To return the system to the original state use the power switch to turn on power The system saves the data in the Save to Disk Partition on the hard drive LCD Video Standby Turns off the LCD to save power If you iH turn off the Video Standby timer the display remains active except when the system enters System Suspend mode The video display system is one of the largest consumers of power in the system Hard Disk Sleep Turns off the hard disk spindle motor Although SA you can manually turn off the power to the hard disk through this command any system request to the hard disk turns on the power to the hard disk 68 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Icon Description CPU Speed Control Controls the speed at which the CPU F performs Click this button to open the Speed Control dialog box When you select the Autocheck box the CPU performs at full speed while the system is active and at 25 of full speed during periods of inactivity Auto is the recommended option You can also choose to run the CPU at 100 75 50 or 25 of full speed regardless of whether the system is active or inactive Usi
99. ug the microphone cable into this connector Microphone to A Microphone See the manual that came with your microphone for more information on installation and use 60 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Device You can connect other computer peripherals such as the Sony Digital Still Camera to the Serial connector on your computer To connect a digital still camera Q Use the 00 symbol to locate the Serial connector Plug the connecting cable into this port on the computer and into the Digital I O connector on the digital still camera Digital still camera to Digital 1 0 to IOIOI Serial Connecting cable i 5 not supplied 3 The Sony Digital Still Camera is pictured you may need to connect your camera differently See the manual that came with your digital camera or other serial device for more information on installation and use If you use a digital camera that has an infrared data communication system or other infrared communication device see Using Infrared Communication Devices on page 36 Connecting Peripheral Devices 61 Connecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder You can connect a digital video camera recorder to the i LINK IEEE 1394 connector on the docking station See Connecting the Docking Station on page 45 To connect a digital video camera recorder D Plug one end of the i LINK cable into the i LINK conn
100. uit Elle n inclut pas l assistance technique en rapport avec l utilisation du mat riel ou du logiciel et ne couvre aucun logiciel qu il soit ou non fourni avec le Produit Les logiciels sont fournis TELS QUELS moins d tre express ment couverts par une autre garantie restreinte sp cifique Veuillez vous reporter aux Contrats de licence d utilisation accompagnant le Produit quant vos obligations en rapport avec les logiciels Cette garantie restreinte est incessible Pour vous pr valoir du service au titre de la garantie vous devrez pr senter une preuve d achat sous forme de facture de vente attestant que le Produit est couvert par la garantie en vigueur Par ailleurs si des pi ces doivent tre remplac es et que vous d sirez obtenir le service le plus rapide possible vous devrez fournir SONY une autorisation lui permettant d en porter le montant votre carte de cr dit advenant que vous n gligiez de retourner les pi ces originales dans l enveloppe affranchie qui vous est fournie Seul le prix courant de SONY pour cette pi ce sera port votre carte de cr dit si la pi ce ne lui est pas retourn e dans un d lai de trente 30 jours Vous pouvez avoir droit au service de garantie expr s durant la p riode de garantie sous r serve de certaines restrictions Pour tout renseignement veuillez communiquer avec SONY de la fa on indiqu e ci apr s Vous avez l enti re responsabilit de faire une copie de
101. ve in the docking station You need to complete the Windows 98 registration process when you use the System Recovery CD M ake sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started manual You will need this number to complete the recovery process 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD ROM drive The System recovery utility boots from the DVD ROM drive It must be in the DVD ROM drive when you turn on the computer 2 Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer on page 13 3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs If you have two System Recovery CDs insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD l Slide the power switch forward and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer 2 Turn on the computer When the Sony logo is displayed press the F2 key The BIOS setup menu screen appears 3 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the
102. ventilation slot located directly above the headphone connector Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on Using Your Notebook Computer EA Right 1 Phone line jack page 44 3 Drive bay pages 23 26 2 PC card slots page 33 Back OCSEREEJO 1 DC In page 8 6 Monitor connector page 54 2 IOIOI Serial connector page 60 7 Docking station port page 45 3 Infrared port page 36 8 amp FDD Printer connector page 53 4 Y USB connector page 62 ur Mouse Keyboard connector page 57 EJ VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide 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 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Notebook computer CE a AC adapter supplied 5 ET Power cord supplied Using Your Notebook Computer 9 Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power The second battery pack inserts into the drive bay on the right side of the computer See
103. wer 19 cord 8 indicator light 5 switch 6 12 Power Management toolbar 68 power management settings 66 Power Management Off power setting 66 Power On Device Sequence tab 64 Password tab 64 power saving modes 38 System Hibernation 21 38 System Suspend 38 Video Standby 21 power setting AC Profile 66 Maximum Battery Life 66 Maximum Performance 66 Power Management Off 66 System Hibernation 67 System Suspend 67 Video Standby 67 power sources 9 91 connecting 8 power standby Hard Disk Standby 67 PowerPanel activating 68 customizing toolbar 66 67 PowerPanel Profiles toolbar 68 precautions 92 Print Screen key 17 printer 7 connecting 45 53 connector 23 53 port 53 Printer tab 64 R radio interference iv 92 rechargeable battery packs 8 9 recharging battery packs 10 Recovery CD 90 registering Windows 98 14 Eg VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide your computer 15 regulatory information iii remote control audio CD player 32 Hold switch 32 removing battery packs 11 diskettes 25 floppy disk drive 25 memory module 98 replacing battery packs 40 restoring data 90 right button 5 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock 5 indicator light 19 SCSI connector 45 second battery pack 9 40 selecting display 56 LCD 56 monitor 56 power source 9 Serial connector 7 45 60 serial devices connecting 60 digital still camera 60 setting up Windows 98 14 setting up your PC online support 79 setup screen About This Co
104. wer switch forward and release it immediately You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Suspend mode To return to normal mode Press any key System Hibernation Mode The state of the system is saved on the hard drive and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate System Hibernation mode Press Fn F12 The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and then the computer enters System Hibernation mode You can also use the PowerPanel utility to enter System Hibernation mode Using Your Notebook Computer EJ To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward The computer returns to its previous state When returning from System Hibernation mode the system status stored on the hard disk is erased and the computer starts normally if you slide the power switch forward and hold for more than four seconds A Time to return to normal mode System Suspend requires less time than System Hibernation Q Power consumption System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation 40 VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack With two battery packs you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery power When using two battery packs the battery pack you insert first charges first The battery pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85 percent ful
105. wn your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Q Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer On Installation Q Do not place your computer in a location subject to Q Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Q Direct sunlight Q Excessive dust OQ Moisture or rain Q Mechanical vibration or shock Q Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Q Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 50 F 10 C Q High humidity A Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Q Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches behind the back panel of the computer Notes on Use 93 Q The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Q Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Q Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Q Your computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and

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