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SONY PCG-R600MF/R600HFP/R600HFPKIT NOTEBOOK USER GUIDE

1. Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial 1 between the right and left touchpad buttons of your computer You can turn 2 or and press 3 the Jog Dial to scroll the window select a software adjust the internal speaker volume etc 0 th co a e e Ko o Pr fe 2a PA e Wi Using your notebook 32 The Jog Dial window is always displayed on the screen This window has two modes Launcher mode or Guide mode The Jog Dial window is in Launcher mode until you start an application or the Jog Dial window becomes active When an arrow appears next to an item in the Jog Dial window you can display a submenu for that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial Start Menu r Wall Paper JogDial Screen The Jog Dial window switches to Guide mode when you start an application and its window becomes active Depending on the application the Jog Dial window displays different commands that you can select or execute by rotating or pressing the Jog Dial You can adjust the size of the Jog Dial window or close it To display the Jog Dial window double click or B in the system tray Using your notebook 33 To use the Jog Dial in Launcher mode proceed as follows 1 Click the Jog Dial window or press the Jog Dial while pressing the lt Ctrl gt key to switch to Launcher mode 2 Turn the Jog Dial to select an item then
2. lt F12 gt The Save to Disk Manager screen appears and the notebooks enters Hibernate mode Alternatively Click Start and then Turn Off Computer In the Turn off computer screen hold down the lt Shift gt key and press Hibernate To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Turn on the computer by pressing the power button The computer returns to its previous state 1 When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated It takes more time to return to normal mode from Hibernate mode than trom Standby mode Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode Do not move the notebook until its power indicator turns off Using your notebook 49 Using Wireless LAN WLAN Thanks to Sony s Wireless LAN WLAN all your digital devices with built in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other through a powerful network A WLAN is a network in which a mobile user can connect to a local area network LAN through a wireless radio connection So there is no need anymore to pull cables or wires through walls and ceilings The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming You can still access information internet intranet and network resources even in the middle of a meeting or as you move from one place to another You can communicate without an Access Point this means that you can communicat
3. E A Customer Guide where you find all the basic information you need to start using your notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information U OU O O Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Wireless Lan Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer Online documentation 1 The Sony Notebook User Guide Q E UO O O Using your notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also find out what you can do with a Memory Stick and how to use Wireless LAN 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 Precautions provides facts and advice about using your notebook Specifications provides details on your computer drivers and accessories Glossary refers to terms used in this manual Welcome 9 Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the Sony applications E Q E E About the Software is a short description of the features of the software pre installed on your system Using Video software explains how to use Sony video software DVgate MovieShaker and Smart Capture Managing audio files with SonicStage explains how to convert your existing MP3 WMA and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format Using Imaging softwar
4. How to troubleshoot network problems Do not plug a phone cable into the Ethernet network connector on your notebook Getting help 81 Getting help This section describes how to get help and support from Sony and provides troubleshooting tips for your computer Sony support options Sony provides several support options for your computer Printed documentation supplied with your notebook 2 A Getting Started brochure where you find a brief description of the items in your box some specifications of your notebook and how to setup your notebook E A Customer Guide where you find all the basic information you need to start using your notebook as well as troubleshooting and VAIO Link information Your Sony Guarantee conditions A Safety Regulations flyer A Wireless Lan Regulations flyer A Modem Regulations flyer U OU O O Online user guides on your computer s hard drive 1 The Sony Notebook User Guide 2 Using your notebook shows you how to use the standard components of your system In this part of the manual you will also find out what you can do with a Memory Stick and how to use Wireless LAN 2 Connecting peripheral devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals Getting help E E E E 82 Getting help explains the support options available to you and offers basic troubleshooting tips Precautions provides facts and advice about using your notebook S
5. Internet but also to register your computer and software online and to contact VAIO Link To connect a phone line proceed as follows 1 2 Plug one end of the phone cable 1 into the phone line jack on the computer Plug the other end into the wall jack 2 N 1 Do not pull the flexible cover too forcefully A country specific phone plug is supplied with your VAIO notebook allowing you to plug the phone line into the wall jack We recommend you to use the supplied plug because the usage of any other phone plug can decrease the connection quality Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If you connect the modem to a parallel connected phone line the modem or the other connected device may not function properly Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem Only DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency signalling tone dialling is supported Before using your modem it will be necessary to select the country where you are actually using it The detailed procedure for selecting the actual country is explained in Configuring your modem in the Software User Guide Using your notebook 47 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 addi
6. Stick slot you can copy images from it to your computer via a Memory Stick To do so simply copy images on the Memory Stick then insert it into the Memory Stick slot of your computer Connecting peripheral devices 77 Connecting two VAIO notebooks With Smart Connect you can copy edit or delete files on another VAIO computer equipped with Smart Connect connected to your computer with an optional i LINK cable 1 You can also print a document on a printer connected to another VAIO computer If the notebook is connected to the optional docking station proceed as follows to exchange data with another computer using an i LINK cable optional Disconnect your notebook from the docking station Disconnect all cables from the docking station Set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the position marked by a dot to the right by means of a thin pen tip 4 Connect the docking station to your notebook as described in Connecting a docking station page 56 necting peripheral devices lt SP 78 5 Turn on the notebook 6 Connect your computer to another computer with the i LINK cable 1 When you use Smart Connect to connect two VAIO computers you must assign each computer a unique name by which it can be identified when the two computers are networked Do not set the i LINK network switch on the docking station when the notebook is on It causes malfunction Set the i L
7. a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center 2 Before you connect peripherals turn off the computer and all peripherals 2 Connect the power cord only after connecting all cables Turn on the computer only after turning off all peripherals The magnetic properties of some objects can have serious consequences for your hard disk drive They can erase the data on the hard disk drive and cause the computer to malfunction Do not place your computer near or on any objects which emit magnetic fields mainly Read this first TV sets Speakers Magnets U OU O O Magnetic bracelets Audio video 4 Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Connectivity Never install modem or telephone wiring during a severe lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 2 Be cautious when installing or modifying telephone lines Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter 23 Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Optic
8. is ready to communicate with another computer If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers in exactly the same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first computer you configure Using your notebook 52 In France and in the Netherlands only a few channels can be used France only channels 10 11 indoor as well as outdoor the Netherlands channels 9 10 11 only outdoor Indoor all channels can be used This means that you need to change channels if you are in one of these countries For more information on changing channels see Selecting a channel page 54 Communicating with an Access Point infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point for example the Sony PCWA A200 Access Point The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range o2 cs lt 2 52S SAS LOLS as PSE lt s Sos SSS BOSS SS EE EER SIXI SSSI CSS To communicate with an Access Point infrastructure proceed as follows Turn on the Wireless switch on the front side of the computer Right click the network icon wa in the taskbar displaying th
9. mishandling it is recommended that 2 You contact your dealer to install a new memory module 32 You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a notebook You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel Please contact VAIO Link if you need assistance Adding and removing memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer You can increase the memory by installing optional memory modules Be careful when adding memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunction For memory upgrades use only PC133 CL2 SDRAM SO DIMM gold leaf contacts Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components Before touching a memory expansion board ensure the following 2 Handle the memory module gently The procedures described in this document 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 Precautions 101 Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links networks or modems before you open the system Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage memory modules and other components Install the memory Module only at an ESD workstation If such a station is
10. of power consumption When you execute this command the states of the system and of the peripheral devices are written to the hard disk and the system power is turned off To return the system to its original state use the power switch to turn on the power First you need to connect your external display then you turn on your notebook When you connect your external display when the computer is already on you cannot use the key combination lt Fn gt lt F7 gt This function can only be used by the first user to log in It will not work if you have switched to another user account Using your notebook 30 Using the touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor pointing device your touchpad You can point to select drag and scroll objects on the screen using the built in touchpad Action point click double click right click drag scroll Description Slide one finger on the touchpad 1 to place the pointer 4 on an item or object Press the left button 2 once Press the left button twice Press the right button 3 once In many applications this action displays a shortcut menu Slide one finger while pressing the left button 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 1g your notebook lt SP 31 Using the Jog Dial
11. over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Touch a metal object such as the connector panel on the back of your computer to discharge static electricity Remove the memory module Q 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 Precautions 103 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard 12 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer Only possible on PCG R600HFP and PCG R600HFPKIT Adding a memory module To add a memory module proceed as follows 1 Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery packs 3 Wait until the computer cools down 4 Unscrew the two screws at the bottom of your computer 5 Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover 6 Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly 104 La SIF EES SEES SLES ES ETP J LL LLLI ILLI L SZE GB o J S cd 4 ae e e Ko o Pr e a PA e Wi 7 Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side then gently turn it over the touchpad Be careful not to detach the cable 1 when lifting the keyboard 8 Remove the existing memory module 9 Remove the new memory module from its packag
12. release the notebook trom the docking station Using the optical disc drive on the docking station The docking station is equipped with an optical disc drive From the docking station you can listen to audio CDs or use the recovery CDs play DVDs and burn CDs PCGA DSM5 docking station CD RW DVD ROM drive PCGA DSD5 docking station DVD ROM drive PCGA DSM5 docking station only To insert a disc proceed as follows 1 2 3 4 Turn on the computer Press the eject button to open the optical disc drive The tray slides out Place an optical disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up until the disc clicks into place Close the tray by pushing it gently When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode you cannot insert or remove a disc Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the disc drive hub fingers If you do not seat the disc firmly you could damage your disc drive and you may not be able to open the tray Connecting peripheral devices 62 When you finish using a disc wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the disc If the disc does not come out when you press the eject button go to My Computer Select the drive click the right button of your mouse and select Eject If it still doesn t work turn off the computer and insert a thin pointed object e g a paper clip into the manual eject hole You can also connect the optional PCGA CD51 A CD ROM dri
13. the Internet Short for Extended Graphic Array a graphics standard An XGA board can provide up to 1 024 x 768 pixels and supports up to 65 thousand colours
14. the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement Sony DigitalPrint DVgate i LINK ImageStation Jog Dial PictureGear PictureToy PowerPanel MovieShaker Smart Capture SonicStage Sony Notebook Setup UI Design Selector VisualFlow Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo VAIO and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation The Windows Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation i LINK is a trademark of Sony used to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection Adobe and Adobe Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license QuickTime is registered in the U S and other countries RealPlayer and RealJukebox are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks Inc in the U S and other countries PowerPanel is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd Read this first Symantec Norton AntiVirus is a trademark of Symantec Corporation All other names of systems products and services are trademarks of their respective owners In the manual the or marks are not specified Specifications are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR Partner Son
15. used than PCMCIA See PCMCIA PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is the name of the group that produced the specification for the credit card sized plug in boards for laptop computers The cards used to be called PCMCIA cards but as this was rather unpronounceable these cards are now termed PC cards An example of a PC card is a credit card sized modem A pixel Picture Element is a part of your screen Your screen is made up of thousands of pixels enabling you to see colours and pictures on it The more pixels the higher the resolution and the better the image quality An additional device that you can connect to your notebook The port replicator contains ports that enable you to connect additional peripherals such as a printer or a monitor to your VAIO A port replicator is similar to a docking station but does not include additional slots for adding expansion boards or storage devices The processor is the brains of the computer it processes the instructions of your system s programs The processor is also known as the CPU or microprocessor and can be found on the motherboard see this word of your computer The product recovery CD ROMs include the application recovery CD ROM and the system recovery CD ROM s A type of mouse or keyboard port PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network refers to the plain old telephone service the national telecommunication networks implementing voice transmission
16. 1 or DVD ROM drive 3 UNDOCK switch page 60 4 Release lever page 60 J gt J Bes 0 Wi am e Ko 9 he e P 0 r necting peripheral devices Left amp Bottom 57 Connecting peripheral devices Back 58 a W N DC In Ethernet network connector USB connectors S400 i LINK connector 4 5 6 page 18 page 79 page 71 page 74 5 6 7 Monitor connector Printer connector Serial port page 65 page 72 Connecting peripheral devices 59 Attaching your computer to the docking station To connect your computer to the docking station proceed as follows 1 5 Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC In connector on the docking station and the other end to an AC outlet The DC In LED turns on Close the cover of your computer Grab the sides of the notebook in both ends Insert the front of the notebook into the docking station tabs 1 Press the bottom of the notebook on the docking station until you hear two clicks The docking station is now connected to the computer 5 You cannot connect the docking station when the notebook is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode before docking Do not connect the docking station when the battery is removed Ifthe battery is charged you can connect the notebook to the docking station even when the notebook is on Make sure all cables and peripherals are removed before connect
17. INK network switch on the docking station after removing all cables connected to the docking station When using Smart Connect do not connect or remove the docking station Smart Connect may become unavailable i z J th cd a _ e e Ko o 4 e a gt e Wi Set the i LINK network switch to the off position once you have finished exchanging data necting peripheral devices lt bP 79 Connecting to a network LAN You can connect your notebook or your docking station to 10BASE T 100BASE TX type networks via an Ethernet network cable For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network consult your Network Administrator To connect your notebook to a LAN proceed as follows Connect the network cable to the Ethernet network connector 1 on the notebook J UO S cd wn te e Ko 0 fe Z Pa lt fe Wi necting peripheral devices lt bP 80 To connect your docking station to a LAN proceed as follows Connect the network cable to the Ethernet network connector 1 on the docking station cc J S cd vn e e Ko o ow e a PA G e Wi If the main unit is docked you can only use the ethernet network connector on the docking station For more information about connecting your notebook to the network please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the Vaio Link website
18. Mbps Gigabit Ethernet supports data rates of 1 gigabit 1 000 megabits per second Glossary Term EULA 1 LINK ISP L2 cache memory LAN LCD LED Lithium ion battery 120 Definition EULA End User License Agreement is the name given to a license governing the software on your computer The EULA can be found in the Read this first section at the beginning of the software guide or directly on the VAIO desktop i LINK is Sony s version of the IEEE 1394 standard for high speed digital serial interface The standard is regarded in the audio video and IT industries as the most suitable interface for connecting computers and digital audio video devices such as digital cameras etc An ISP Internet Service Provider is a company which provides you with a user name password and telephone number in order to connect to the Internet Cache memory is RAM like memory that enables quick access to data that has already been read by the computer L1 and L2 are levels of cache memory in a computer A LAN Local Area Network is a group of computers connected together within a limited geographical area It enables users to share devices such as printers and information using one processor or server Short for Liquid Crystal Display Flat notebook display technology using liquid crystals and light polarisation to provide sharp flicker free images on a screen comprised of millions of tiny cells Color can be produced by
19. Memory Stick e e J S 0 a gt an e e Ko o e Z PA e Wi Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks Do not let Memory Sticks get wet Do not use or store Memory Sticks in a location subject to Q Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Q Direct sunlight Q High humidity or near corrosive substances Use the storage case supplied with the Memory Stick 112 book specifications PCG R600MF PCG R600HFP PCG R600HFPKIT lt _ _P o 113 Notebook specifications e1 3 PCG R600MF PCG R600HFP PCG R600HFPKIT at e e E Model name PCG R600MF PCG R600HFP PCG R600HFPKIT Processor Mobile Intel Celeron Processor Mobile Intel Pentium IIl Processor 800 A MHz 1 00 GHz M Hard disk drive 20 GB Hard disk drive 30 GB Hard disk drive Standard RAM 128 MB SDRAM on board 256 MB SDRAM 128 MB on board and 128 MB in slot LCD screen 12 1 XGA TFT Intel 830MG Chipset with integrated Graphic Accelerator Video RAM max 32 MB shared with main memory with 3D accelerator i gt J S cd a E e e Ko o 4 e a PA e Wi book specifications PCG R600MF PCG R600HFP PCG R600HFPKIT Model name PCG R600MF lt 114 PCG R600HFP PCG R600HFPKIT Telecommunication Ethernet network PSTN data connectivity capabilities Expansion capabilities One PCMCIA type II Card and Card
20. Memory Stick slot page 37 2 Mentions I 15 Using your notebook Front WIRELESS LAN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 There is a ventilation slot located near the power switch Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on Hard disk drive indicator Num Lock indicator Caps Lock indicator Scroll Lock indicator LCD screen Power switch Keyboard Touchpad Power indicator Battery indicator Memory Stick indicator Docking station indicator Wireless LAN indicator Wireless LAN switch Left right buttons Jog Dial Speakers 16 page 28 page 28 page 28 page 28 page 29 page 23 page 25 page 30 page 28 page 28 page 28 page 28 page 28 page 49 page 30 page 31 page 29 o J S 0 wi a e e Ko o e Z PA e Wi 1g your notebook Bottom 2 bteryrleifeer page 4 etch page 56 17 18 Connecting a power source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source Using the AC adapter To use the AC adapter proceed as follows 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter J S cd wn e fe Ko cc e Z PA fe Wi 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet Use you
21. Sony Notebook User Guide PCG R600MF PCG R600HFP PCG R600HFPKIT NANIO Read this first Read this first Notice 2002 Sony Corporation 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 Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual the software or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual the software or such other information In no event shall Sony Corporation 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 Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or
22. ack provides hours of use without AC power Sony audio and video quality A high resolution LCD screen enables you to take advantage of today s advanced multimedia applications games and entertainment software 2 Multimedia features Enjoy audio and video CDs 1 Interconnectivity Your computer has MagicGate Memory Stick Ethernet and i LINK functionalities Memory Stick is Sony s universal storage medium i LINK is a bi directional digital interface for exchanging data 4 Wireless technology Thanks to the Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b technology you can communicate freely without cables or wires 2 Windows Your system includes the Microsoft Windows XP operating system E Communications Access popular online services send and receive e mails browse the Internet 232 Excellent customer support If you are experiencing any problems with your computer please check the VAIO Link website for a possible solution http www vaio link com Before contacting VAIO Link you may try to solve the problem by reading the User Guide or the manuals and help files for the peripherals or software Welcome Documentation pack Your Documentation Pack contains paper and online user guides on your computer s hard drive Printed documentation Q A Getting Started brochure where you find a brief description of the items in your box some specifications of your notebook and how to setup your notebook
23. al disc drive 4 Misuse of optical instruments can cause eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to eyes do not attempt any disassembling process For servicing refer to qualified personnel only 2 There are visible and invisible radiations when the optical disc drive is open avoid direct exposure to the laser beam Read this first Regulatory information Sony hereby declares that the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999 5 EC radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment Directive CEO This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 55024 for use in following areas residential commercial and light industrial This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables not longer than 3 metres 9 8 feet The optical disc drive is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser Product Safety Standard EN 60825 1 Repair and maintenance only by authorized Sony technicians Improper repairs and use can create safety hazards Depending on the country usage of the Wireless LAN functionality may be restricted For country specific details please refer to the Wireless LAN Regulations flyer TM The Standard for Wireless Fidelity Read this first Disposing of lithium ion batteries E E L Do not handle damaged or lea
24. andling diskettes Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the diskette Keep diskettes away from magnets Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Precautions 110 On handling CD ROMs E E E Do not touch the surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always hold the disc by its edge and its central hole as shown Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinning agents commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 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 the battery pack E E Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Battery life is shorter in a cold environment This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures Charge the batteries at temperatures between 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time Precautions E UO O O O E 111 While the battery is in use or being dischar
25. are charged Adjust the brightness of the LCD The computer may be in LCD video standby mode Press any key to activate the display UO OU CODO O The display mode may be set to external display mode Press and hold the lt Fn gt key while pressing lt F7 gt several times The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image The window I have just closed continues to appear on my LCD Press the lt Windows gt key and lt D gt key twice to refresh the screen About CD ROMs and diskettes My CD ROM drive tray does not open Make sure the computer is turned on Press the eject button on the optical device drive 2 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 Getting help 89 I cannot play a CD ROM E E E E After inserting the CD wait for a few seconds for the system to detect it before you try to access it Make sure the label of the disc is facing up If the disc requires software make sure the software is installed according to the instructions of the program Check the volume of your speakers Clean the disc with an appropriate cleaner Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least 1 hour before turning it on I cannot play a DVD ROM E E If a region code warning appea
26. ays My Computer Displays the Search Results window to find a file or folder This is equivalent to selecting Search and then All files and folders from the Start menu Displays the Search Results Computers window where you can locate other computers Minimizes all displayed windows Returns all minimized windows to their previous size Displays the Run window This is equivalent to selecting Run from the Start menu Displays the System Properties window This is equivalent to double clicking the System icon in the Control Panel Using your notebook Indicators Indicator Power O Battery Memory Stick Docking station Light Hard disk Cj Num Lock 1 Caps Lock Scroll Lock st w ll Functions Power on lights green Standby mode flashes umber Hibernate mode turns off 28 Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer Turns on when the Memory Stick is in use Turns off when the Memory Stick is no longer in use Turns on when the docking station is in use Turns off when the docking station is no longer in use On Data is read from or written to the hard drive Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on Turns on when the number keys in the numeric keypad are active Turns on when the letters appear in uppercase as you type The lt Shift gt key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on T
27. bus support Built in capabilities Stereo speakers touchpad Jog Dial Memory Stick Special buttons Jog Dial Wireless LAN Connection capabilities on Docking connector VGA monitor external speakers or headphone microphone notebook 2x USB type II PC Cards i LINK IEEE1394 S400 network LAN phone line Supplied accessories Rechargeable battery AC adapter AC cord phone cable phone plug Docking station Optional Optional for PCG R600HFP PCGA DSM5 PCGA DSD5 PCGA DSM5 bundled with PCG R600HFPKIT 80 watts max 19 5V DC AC100 240V ENERGY STAR compliant Power management APM ACPI Advanced Configuration amp Power Interface Dimensions Width Height Depth 279 5 mm 29 4 mm to 33 8 mm 239 mm book specifications PCG R600MF PCG R600HFP PCG R600HFPKIT lt _ SP 115 Model name PCG R600MF PCG R600HFP PCG R600HFPKIT Weight With battery 1 98 kg PCG R600HFP 1 98kg PCG R600HFPKIT 1 98kg With battery amp optional Not available PCG R600HFP Not available docking station PCG R600HFPKIT 3 06 kg Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient less than 10 C hour Operating humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C hygrometer reading of less than 29 C Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 60 C hygrometer r
28. by using analog signals Glossary Term RAM Resolution RGB signal cable SDRAM Standard RAM System recovery System recovery CD ROM TFT 123 Definition Short for Random Access Memory the memory used to run programs and store data in current use RAM is the fastest kind of memory to read from and write to Information stored in RAM is lost when you turn off the computer The higher the RAM capacity the faster your current data can be processed The degree of sharpness and clarity of an image Resolution is expressed in pixels Frequent computer screen resolutions are 640 x 480 pixels VGA resolution appropriate for a 14 inch screen 800 x 600 appropriate for a 15 inch screen 1 024 by 768 appropriate for a 17 inch screen and 1 280 by 1 024 LCD displays usually use a higher resolution than a CRT of the same size RGB stands for Red Green Blue A cable that requires separate transmission types for the three colours on the display Synchronous DRAM is a kind of dynamic random access memory running at a much higher clock speed than regular memory The amount of RAM that is available on your computer when you purchase it A recovery process that enables you to recover the hard disk image initially available on the computer Performing a system recovery is useful in the event of a serious system crash or if you want to modify the size of your partitions CD ROM that is supplied with your computer and that e
29. c considerations to both stationary and portable environments 4 Position of your computer Place the computer directly in front of you 1 Keep your forearms horizontal 2 with your wrists in a neutral comfortable position 3 while using the keyboard touchpad or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons 2 Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit in a relaxed upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards Welcome 12 2 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 as well 2 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 2 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 sli
30. ces 55 Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting or using any of these peripherals 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 Connecting a docking station page 56 Connecting an external display page 65 Connecting external speakers page 70 Connecting an external microphone page 70 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB mouse page 71 Connecting a printer page 72 Connecting an i LINK device page 74 OCO OUOU uO D Connecting to a network LAN page 79 R Hot plug and play devices should be plugged when the computer is switched on USB devices are hot plug and play devices You do not need to shutdown your computer prior to connecting these devices unless the manual supplied with the device states differently Connecting peripheral devices 56 Connecting a docking station You can use the PCGA DSM5 CD RW DVD docking station or the PCGA DSD5 DVD docking station both optional to connect peripheral devices such as a printer or an external display or to use diskettes Different ports are available when the main unit is docked and not docked Bundled with PCG R600HFPKIT Locating the docking station controls and connectors Right amp Front 1 Docking connector page 56 2 CD RW DVD ROM drive page 6
31. code settings of the DVD ROM drive Any difficulties caused by changing the region code settings of DVD ROM drive are out of warranty Connecting peripheral devices 63 Using the CD RW function To burn CDs you can use CD RW and CD R discs E Q The CD RW CD ReWritable disc is a data memory medium that can be used to write erase and rewrite a program or other data The CD R CD Recordable disc is a data memory medium that can be used to write a program or other data but once only To achieve optimum performance when writing data on a CD RW disc follow these recommendations E Q Before writing to a new CD RW you must first format the disc If you do not format the disc your computer will not recognize it To make a CD R s data readable on a CD ROM drive you need to close the session when you eject it To complete this process follow the instructions included with your software Only use circular discs Do not use discs with any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the CD RW drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data to a disc For optimal writing speed deactivate the screensaver before writing data to a disc Memory resident disc utilities may cause unstable operation or data loss Deactivate these utilities before writing data to a disc For best results use CD Rs that are compatible with 4x speed as the software pre installed on your computer is preset to that
32. communicate with the same Access Point the concentration may be too high Wait a few minutes and try to access again cannot access the Internet Check the settings of the Access Point See the manual of the Access Point 2 Check if your computer and the Access Point are communicating 2 Make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller Getting help 99 The maximum communication speed is not reached The maximum communication speed is 11 Mbps but this can never be reached The normal speed is 4 to 5 Mbps The communication speed slows down when transferring MPEG2 data The file transfer is interrupted This can happen when the file size is too big You need to temporarily change a setting After transferring the necessary files you need to change the setting back to its original state To change the setting proceed as follows Click Start and then Control Panel Double click the Network Connections icon Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab Clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box Click OK O U A WN Precautions 100 Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage Your notebook and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology To avoid the invalidation of your guarantee by
33. crophone does not work If you are using an external microphone check that the microphone is plugged into the microphone connector correctly About the docking station I cannot operate the CD RW DVD ROM drive or the DVD ROM drive in the docking station connected to the notebook To switch on the i LINK network switch proceed as follows Disconnect your notebook from the docking station Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the docking station if necessary Set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the unmarked side with a thin pen tip Connect the docking station to your notebook Getting help 94 5 Turn on your notebook You can now operate the CD RW DVD ROM drive or the DVD ROM drive Do not set the i LINK network switch when the notebook is on It causes malfunction Set the i LINK network switch after removing all cables connected to the docking station cannot operate the CD RW DVD ROM drive or the DVD ROM in the docking station connected to the notebook when the notebook is connected to another computer by means of an i LINK cable Set the i LINK network switch on the bottom of the docking station to the On position I cannot remove the disc inserted in the drive You cannot remove discs when the computer is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode and then press the eject button The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed Open t
34. ct derivative of 10BASE T Its 100 Mbps speed is achieved by simply sending the signal 10 times faster Short for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface a power management specification ACPI enables the operating system to turn peripherals on and off and to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer With ACPI a CD ROM player can be turned off by the operating system if it is not in use A recovery process that enables you to recover any of the applications initially available on the computer Performing an application recovery is useful when an individual application does not run properly or to reinstall a driver when a device does not work properly CD ROM that enables a VAIO computer user to recover all the applications that were available when the computer was purchased The CD ROM is supplied with the computer An acronym for Basic Input Output System The BIOS is a program that enables the computer to start when you turn it on It monitors the data stream between the operating system and the computer s hardware devices CardBus is the commercial name for an advanced PC Card The CardBus technology allows computer users to enjoy higher performances as far as data transfer and operating speed are concerned See PCMCIA Glossary Term CD ROM CD RW CPU DC In Docking station Driver DVD ROM Ethernet 119 Definition Abbreviation for Compact Disc Read Only Memory A high capacit
35. d for private usage only Compatible devices There are nearly 80 Memory Stick enabled products on the market or announced for introduction world wide ranging from camcorders and portable music players to voice recorders and many other electronic devices You can currently use Memory Sticks with the following Sony products Visual 2 Cybershot digital camera Mavica digital camera E 232 PC TRV and VX series digital video cameras 3 LC data projector co z J S cd A E e e Ko o 4 e a PA f e Wi 1g your notebook Audio O MS Walkman Q MS Hi fi system OQ Network Walkmans Q Voice recorders Other VAIO notebooks VAIO desktops CLIE Handheld Entertainment Organiser Sony mobile phones Digital printers AIBO the Sony Entertainment Robot ODUlKOHODODL To find out more about the products available in your country go to http www sonystyle europe com 43 Using your notebook 44 Inserting a Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick proceed as follows 1 Once you have stored your data from your digital device insert the Memory Stick with the arrow facing up and toward the Memory Stick slot 2 Carefully slide the Memory Stick into the slot until it clicks in place The Memory Stick is automatically detected by your system and appears in your My Computer window as a local drive under the appropriate letter depending on the configuration of your c
36. e following devices Q Computer display monitor Q Projector o Turn off your computer and the peripherals unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the external display Vv e J S 0 a gt an e e Ko o e Z PA e Wi Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables Turn on the peripherals then turn on your computer Connecting peripheral devices 66 Connecting a computer display You can connect a computer display either directly to your notebook or via the docking station You may not be able to display the computer s LCD and the external display together depending on the type of computer display and projector used When you connect an external display to the monitor connector you can press lt Fn gt lt F7 gt to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display LCD the external monitor or both devices To connect a computer display to your notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug the monitor plug 1 into the notebook monitor connector 2 2 Plug the power cord 3 into an AC outlet 1 You cannot use the monitor connector on your notebook when the docking station is connected to the notebook o J B 0 wi ae e e Ko o el e 2 gt e Wi necting peripheral devices To connect a computer display to the docking station proceed as follows Plug the monitor plug 1 into the docking station mo
37. e Wireless Network Connection message Click View Available Wireless Networks The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears 4 Select the network you want to use Using your notebook 53 5 Type the Network Key The network key has the same name as the network ID but without the first digit For example ID of the network 09316a 6 digits Network key 9316a 5 digits Connect to Wireless Network The fodowang network s me avadeble To access a nHvagk peleci it fram he kA ard then cick Connect Awodable mehaka i Giba The nebo nequines the use of a neivwuk ka WEP To acces khi matrak bpa iha ke ard than chk Connect Netaak ker 33164 i pou ane hang duly connecting bo a nebak cick anod Advanced Conna Caa Advanced cca _ 6 Click Connect After 30 seconds the connection is established In France and in the Netherlands only a few channels can be used France only channels 10 11 indoor as well as outdoor the Netherlands channels 9 10 11 only outdoor Indoor all channels can be used This means that you need to change channels if you are in one of these countries For more information on changing channels see Selecting a channel page 54 The PCWA C100 has passed Wi Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Using your notebook 54 Selecting a channel When using Wire
38. e between a limited number of computers ad hoc or you can communicate through an Access Point which allows you to create a full infrastructure network infrastructure In some countries using WLAN products may be restricted by the local regulations e g individual license limited number of channels Therefore before activating the WLAN functionality carefully read the Wireless LAN Regulation flyer WLAN uses the IEEE 802 11b standard which specifies the used technology The standard includes the encryption method Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP which is a security protocol Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and Access Points Besides that there are other typical LAN security mechanisms to ensure privacy such as password protection end to end encryption virtual private networks and authentication Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802 11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802 11b standard cannot communicate because the frequencies are different The standard access is 11 Mbps or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up Using your notebook 50 Communicating without Access Point ad hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home To commu
39. e gives you an idea what you can do with still images creating a collection a slide show a screen saver or a photo album Customizing your notebook explains how to set your system and power management Installing and updating applications explains how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers explains how to install update or uninstall a driver Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to perform a system and application recovery Using partitioned drives tells you what you can do with partitioned drives Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information on Windows Go to http www club vaio sony europe com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software co UO S cd A E e e Ko o 4 e a PA e Wi 10 Your notebook and its accessories The following hardware items are in the box SSS SSS SSO ERSS Ss 1 mene O rechargeable battery pack phone plug country specific power cord product recovery CD ROMs ca phone cable 4 documentation pack 9 docking station only bundled with PCG R600HFPKIT Welcome 11 Ergonomic considerations You will be using your notebook as a portable device in a variety of environments Whenever possible you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomi
40. eading of less than 35 C Wireless communication Method of communication IEEE802 11b standard IBSS Ad hoc mode support Wireless LAN Usable frequency band 2 4 GHz band 2 400 GHz 2 474 GHz Maximum communication Approx 11 Mbps speed 1 Communication distance 2 Max approx 100 m open space Wireless channels From 1 to 11 Modulation method DS SS IEEE802 11b standard co UO S cd A E e e Ko o 4 e a PA f e Wi book specifications PCG R600MF PCG R600HFP PCG R600HFPKIT lt _ SP 116 Model name PCG R600MF PCG R600HFP PCG R600HFPKIT See our special Guarantee extension conditions Specifications are subject to change without notice 1 The maximum communication speed of the IEEE802 11b standard can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices the radio waves the operating system or the software you use cc J S cd 4 e e Ko o 4 e a PA e Wi 2 This can vary depending on the obstacles between the communication devices the radio waves the operating system the software you use or the surroundings walls etc 3 You can type maximum 5 letters 64 bit and 13 letters 128 bit co gt J S cd 4 ae e e Ko o Pr e a PA G e Wi ional Docking station specifications lt 117 optional Docking station specifications Model name CD RWIDVD Doc
41. ect the PC Card release button 1 and then press it to eject the card Gently press the card and pull it out If you unplug the PC Card from the computer when it is still turned on your system might crash and you might lose data that you did not save before While the card is inserted your computer may not enter the Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode It is recommended that you remove the card when your computer enters Hibernate mode by pressing the lt Fn gt lt F12 gt keys or by using the PowerPanel Utility and when it is set to enter Hibernate automatically while using a battery as the source of power 1g your notebook lt _ lt PS 36 Some PC Cards or their functions may not be compatible with this computer Do not select and stop a USB disc drive a Sony i LINK CD RW DVD ROM drive or a Sony i LINK DVD ROM drive Ifyou stopped a Sony i LINK CD RW DVD ROM drive or a Sony i LINK DVD ROM drive by mistake disconnect the docking station and connect it again 0 gt J Bes oY A ae e e Ko 9 J e Z PA 0 N Using your notebook 37 Using Memory Stick Your VAIO computer is designed to support the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is a compact portable and versatile device especially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products Because it is removable it can be used for external data storage Use the flash memory technolog
42. elp 83 Other sources of information 4 The Online help files that accompany your pre installed software contain instructions on using the software 2 VAIO Link website if you have any problem with your computer you can access the VAIO Link web site Go to http www vaio link com 2 VAIO Link Response Centre Before contacting VAIO Link Response Centre try to solve the problem by reading the User Guides and help files for the peripherals or software 2 You need to plug in the phone line and configure your modem for use before using the communication features described in this manual Getting help 84 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your notebook Many problems have simple solutions Please try these suggestions before contacting VAIO Link About the computer and software page 85 About the display page 88 About CD ROMs and diskettes page 88 About sound page 92 About the docking station page 93 About the modem page 94 About peripherals page 95 About digital video captures and DVgate page 97 About i LINK devices page 97 About Wireless LAN page 97 UCO OOO OOOD Getting help 85 About the computer and software My computer does not start UOO ODD O E Q E 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
43. er cord 3 into an AC outlet co z J S cd A e e Ko o 4 e 2 PA e Wi Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Sony Notebook Setup software necting peripheral devices lt PS Connecting peripheral devices 74 Connecting an i LINK device Your computer includes an i LINK IEEE1394 connector which you can use to connect to an i LINK device such as a digital video camera recorder or to connect two VAIO notebooks in order to copy delete or edit files The i LINK connector of your notebook does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i LINK connectors The i LINK connector supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps however the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device The i LINK features available may vary depending on the software applications you use Refer to the documentation that came with your software for more information I LINK cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415A a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end Ani LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed p yg The i LINK connection varies depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices you use Refe
44. eral devices 72 To connect a USB mouse to the docking station proceed as follows Plug the USB cable 1 into one of the docking station USB connectors 2 identified by the Y symbol 1 You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting a USB peripheral You can connect the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA UMS1 series As the driver for this mouse is preinstalled on your computer you can use the mouse by just connecting it Connecting a printer You can connect a Windows compatible printer to your computer to print documents Connecting a printer using the USB connector To connect a printer using the USB connector proceed as follows 1 Plug an optional USB printer cable into one of the USB connectors on your computer or your docking station A USB connector is identified by the symbol 2 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet Before using the printer you may need to change the Printer settings in the Sony Notebook Setup software Turn off your computer and the printer unplug the AC adapter and the power cord before connecting the printer 73 Connecting a printer using the printer connector The docking station optional is equipped with a printer connector To connect a printer using the printer connector proceed as follows 1 Plug the printer cable 1 supplied with the printer into the docking station printer connector 2 identified by the symbol 2 Plug the printer pow
45. es from 4MB up to 128MB the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks Reliability by way of protecting the hardware and its contents the number of terminals is reduced to only 10 pins This and the overall robust structure of the stick gives it a longer lifespan than other storage devices Durability the same Memory Stick can be used tens of thousands of times Forward compatibility the Memory Stick s current format is designed to be compatible with future products and higher capacity Memory Sticks The future of Memory Stick Memory Stick s potential is virtually unlimited with the number of compatible products increasing rapidly in both personal and professional spheres The introduction of the 256 MB and 512 MB Memory Stick is anticipated in 2002 and a 1 gigabyte capacity Memory Stick is expected in 2003 Additionally the native transfer speed of the Memory Stick will be increased to accommodate the increasing capacity By the end of 2002 Memory Stick s transfer speed will be increased by eight times to a maximum of 20MB sec Using your notebook 39 Generic Memory Stick The original Memory Stick blue in colour can be used to record image data taken with digital still cameras etc or data from the PC With it you can record play back and transfer various kinds of data at any given time Because it is easy to remove and transport safely you can use Memory Stick anywhere by inserti
46. ged the battery pack heats up This is normal and is not cause for concern Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat Keep the battery pack dry Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock 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 If 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 You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time recharge the battery On using earphones Q Road safety Do not use earphones 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 loud music while walking especially at pedestrian crossings Preventing hearing damage Avoid using earphones 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 handling the Memory Stick E E E Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the
47. ghtly lower when you are sitting in front of the monitor 13 Using your notebook This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer s internal and external devices Locating controls and connectors page 14 Connecting a power source page 18 J UO bes cd a e e Ko cc fe Z PA fe Wi Starting your notebook page 23 Shutting down your notebook page 24 Using the keyboard page 25 Using the touchpad page 30 Using the Jog Dial page 31 Using PC Cards page 34 Using Memory Stick page 37 Using the modem page 46 Using power saving modes page 47 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 49 COoUWUOUOKDOUOUUOLHOODUDULE 1g your notebook lt _ P 1g your notebook lt BP 14 Locating controls and connectors Right J UO ts cd wn me e e Ko 9 Ja e Z PA lt fe Wi USB connector page 71 Headphone connector page 70 Microphone connector page 70 S400 i LINK connector page 74 ooo0oo0o0 oo oo oo e a DC Out Monitor connector page 65 Ethernet network page 79 connector Phone line jack page 46 cc z J S cd 4 e e Ko o e a PA f e Wi 1g your notebook Left 4 page 18 4 MagicGate
48. he lt Fn gt key is used in combination with other keys to execute commands These keys enable you to move the cursor on the screen The Application key displays a shortcut menu pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button Contains the keys found on a typical calculator Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction Note that you must press the lt Num Lock gt key to activate the numeric keypad When you do so the lt Num Locks indicator illuminates Several keys are always used with at least one other key lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt and lt Shift gt When held down with another key the lt Ctrl gt Control and lt Alt gt Alternate keys offer another way to execute commands For example in many applications instead of choosing the Save command from a menu you can hold down lt Ctrl gt and press lt S gt referred to as lt Ctril gt lt S gt The lt Shift gt key is used to produce capital letters or special symbols such as and The key with the Windows logo displays the Windows Start menu it is equivalent to clicking the Start button on the taskbar co UO S cd A E e e Ko o 4 e a PA e Wi 1g your notebook Combinations and functions with the lt Windows gt key Combinations Functions Displays Help and Support Center Switches the selected button on the taskbar Displ
49. he tray by inserting a sharp pointed object in the manual eject hole When I disconnect the docking station a warning message appears Close all open applications and disconnect the peripheral devices then disconnect the docking station by following the procedure in Disconnecting your computer from the docking station page 60 About the modem My internal modem does not work Check that the phone line is plugged into your computer Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone Getting help 95 Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct In the Phone and Modem Options dialog box Control Panel Phone and Modem Options check that your modem is listed on the Modems tab and that the location information is correct on the Dialing Rules tab Each time you use your modem while traveling make sure that the country of the active location defined in the Phone and Modem Options dialog box matches the country you are dialing from My modem cannot establish a connection The modem dialing mode may be incompatible with your telephone line My modem connection is slow 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 Inter
50. ing 10 Install the memory module Be careful not to touch the other components on the motherboard Q Slide the memory module into the slot 105 co J S cc A E e e Ko o 4 e a gt e Wi 11 Gently replace the keyboard then press it into your computer Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard Precautions 106 12 Close the computer cover then tighten the screws on the bottom of the computer Viewing the amount of memory To view the amount of memory proceed as follows Turn on the computer 2 Goto Sony Notebook Setup via the Start menu The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears 3 Inthe About this Computer tab you can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the notebook Other precautions On handling the hard disk The hard disk has a high storage density and reads or writes data in a short time On the other hand it may be easily damaged by mechanical vibration shock or dust Precautions 107 Although the hard disk has the safety device in itself to prevent losing data due to mechanical vibration shock or dust you should be careful when handling your computer To avoid damaging your hard disk U OO D LU E Do not give a shock to your computer Keep away from magnets Do not place your computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in unstable
51. ing your main unit to the docking station The LCD display may be damaged if you press the top of the notebook too forcefully 9 J S co A e e Ko o ow fe a PA G e Wi necting peripheral devices lt 60 Disconnecting your computer from the docking station To disconnect your computer from the docking station proceed as follows 1 2 3 4 5 If the notebook is off simply follow steps 3 to 5 If the notebook is on click Start then Eject PC or pull the UNDOCK switch towards you Close the cover of your notebook Grab the right and left release levers 1 and pull them to the outside until you hear two clicks Connecting peripheral devices 61 1 Do not undock the notebook when the docking station indicator is on If you undock when the docking station indicator on the notebook is on you may lose data or malfunction may occur Make sure all cables and peripherals are removed before disconnecting the main unit from the docking station Make sure the battery is connected when you undock the main unit while it is running If you undock when battery power is low you may lose data If the i LINK device is connected stop the i LINK device before undocking You cannot undock when the notebook is in a power saving mode Return to normal mode before undocking Do not place any objects on top of the notebook when you handle the release levers Do not wait too long before you
52. is will shut down the computer This operation may result in loss of data If you want to shut down the computer for a short period only you can save power by using the Standby mode Go to the Start menu select Turn Off Computer and then click on Stand By Using your notebook 25 Using the keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer s but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific notebook related tasks 1 4 Pa ag F7 Num Lk Prt Sc Insert Delete A _ Scr Lk e Pause Break a tel Caps Lock PEPE PEPE ELE Ee rou Alt F 9 9 5 10 9 6 Ctrl Using your notebook Keys Escape key 1 Function keys 2 Print Screen key 3 Correction keys 4 lt Fn gt key 5 Navigation keys 6 Application key 7 EX Numeric keypad area 8 Operator keys 9 Windows key 10 a 26 Descriptions The lt Esc gt Escape key is used to cancel commands The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks For example in many applications lt F1 gt is the Help key The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next The lt Print Screen gt key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and moves it to the Windows Clipboard You can then paste the screenshot into a document and print it The lt Insert gt lt Back Space gt and lt Delete gt keys enable you to make corrections T
53. king lithium ion batteries Dispose of promptly and properly at end of life Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Keep away from children In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Use the public collection system Disposing of internal memory backup battery E Your notebook is equipped with an internal memory backup battery that should not have to be replaced during the lifetime of the product For changing this battery please contact VAIO Link Dispose of properly at end of life In some areas the disposal of lithium ion and other non hazardous batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited Please use the public collection system Welcome Welcome Congratulations on purchasing a Sony VAIO notebook Sony has combined leading edge technology in audio video computing and communications to provide you with state of the art personal computing Here are just some of the features your VAIO notebook has to offer Exceptional performance Your PC includes a fast processor and an internal modem 2 Portability The rechargeable battery p
54. king station DVD Docking station PCGA DSM5 PCGA DSD5 Optical drive up to 24x max CD ROM reading speed up to 24x max CD ROM reading speed up to 8x max CD R writing speed up to 8x max DVD ROM reading speed up to 4x max CD RW writing speed up to 8x max DVD ROM reading speed laser diode properties laser diode properties wave length DVD 660 nm CD 785 nm wave length DVD 640 683 nm CD 770 815 nm laser output 468 mW laser output 28 38 mW Connectors i LINK IEEE1394 S400 connector Ethernet 10BASE T 100BASE TX network port printer port VGA monitor port serial port 2 USB ports docking connector DC In Dimensions Approx 279 5 mm w x 18 5 mm h 21 5 mm backside x 235 0 mm d The projecting parts are not included Weight 1 080 g 1 030 g PCG DSM5 is bundled with PCG R600HFPKIT Floppy disk drive 3 5 1 44 MB 720 KB Specifications are subject to change without notice Glossary Glossary This section refers to terms used in this manual These terms and definitions have been compiled to provide 118 you with a better understanding of your VAIO computer Term lt F1 gt key 10BASE T 100BASE TX ACPI Application recovery Application recovery CD ROM BIOS CardBus Definition The lt F1 gt key gives you access to the online help of most software Ethernet system providing data transfer rates of 10 Mbps megabits per second and 100 Mbps The 100BASE TX is a very dire
55. lect the application or process that is locking your system and then click End Task 2 If the above method does not work or you do not know which application is locking your system restart the computer On the Windows taskbar click the Start button click Turn Off Computer and then select Turn Off 2 If the above method does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power Q If your computer locks up while playing a CD ROM stop the CD ROM and shut down the computer by pressing lt Alt gt lt F4 gt and clicking Turn Off in the Turn off computer screen My software program locks up or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double click Open the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box One of the buttons is assigned to the double click action My mouse does not work Check that the USB mouse is plugged into the USB connector If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse check that the appropriate driver and mouseware are properly installed Getting help 88 About the display My LCD does not display anything 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 Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they
56. less LAN radio frequencies are used to transmit data from one computer to another Radio frequencies are divided into several channels 1 to 14 But in France you have to use channels 10 or 11 indoor and outdoor In the Netherlands you have to use channels 9 10 or 11 outdoor You need to change the channels in case of an ad hoc and an infrastructure network To change channels proceed as follows Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Double click System The System Properties dialog box appears 3 On the Hardware tab click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears 4 Double click Network adapters The list of available network adapters appears 5 Right click ORINOCO Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and select Properties The ORINOCO Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card Properties dialog box appears 6 Onthe Advanced tab select 2 Channel Use default channel appears in the Value screen 7 Set the Value to the correct channel France only 10 or 11 whether used indoor and outdoor the Netherlands 9 10 11 when used outdoor 8 Click OK The correct channel has been set 2 When you change the channel number on one computer you need to change the channel number manually on all other devices intended for wireless connection If you use a non Sony Access Point read the manual of the Access Point to be sure which channel to use For more information on Wireless LAN read the Wireless LAN Regulations flyer Connecting peripheral devi
57. mputer to the Unlock position 2 Align the grooves 2 and tabs on the battery 3 with the tabs and notches on the back of the computer and then slide the battery towards the computer until it clicks into place 3 Slide the lock lever into the Lock position to secure the battery on the computer D When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack inserted in the battery bay it uses power from the AC outlet Make sure the cover is closed before inserting the battery pack Using your notebook 21 Charging the battery pack To charge the battery pack proceed as follows Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack The computer automatically charges the battery the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges When the battery is 85 full the battery indicator light turns off This process takes approximately two and a half hours if the notebook is on To charge the battery completely continue charging for an additional hour 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 1 When the battery is running out of power both the battery and power indicators blink Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power The battery pack continues to charge while y
58. n may be affected In this case make sure you perform a full restart before connecting them About Wireless LAN cannot use the Wireless LAN function QO Check if the Wireless switch on the front side of the machine is turned on The Wireless LAN Access Point and your computer cannot communicate Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the front side of the computer is turned on Check if the power of the Access Point is turned on Getting help 98 2 Check if the Access Point is displayed in the Available networks window 1 To check this click Start and then Control Panel Double click the Network Connections icon Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties Select the Wireless Networks tab Check if the Access Point is displayed in Available networks Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or neared to any Access Point you may be using UOO DD O The data transfer speed is slow 2 The maximum communication speed can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices the radio waves the operating system or the software you use Remove the obstacle or make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller 2 Itis possible that your Access Point communicates at the same time with another Access Point Read the manual of the Access Point Q If several computers
59. nables a VAIO computer user to recover the hard disk image that was available when the computer was purchased Short for Thin Film Transistor Top of the range notebook display for excellent picture quality The TFT technology offers the sharpest resolution for flat displays each pixel is supported by one to four transistors Glossary Term UPS USB VAIO WAN XGA 124 Definition A UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply is a device including a battery that protects your computer from data loss in the event of a power failure The battery takes over as soon as a power interruption is detected If you are using the computer when the power failure occurs you have time to save all unsaved data and to shut down your computer USB Universal Serial Bus is a hardware interface for attaching devices such as a keyboard mouse joystick scanner or printer You can connect up to 127 devices to a USB port The USB standard is Hot Plug and Play Short for Video Audio Integrated Operation Brand name covering Sony s PC products peripherals accessories and software VAIO branded items are all designed to make the best use of Sony s Audio Video AV and Information Technology IT skills WAN Wide Area Network is a computer network connected together and covering a relatively large geographical area This is in contrast to LAN where the network is usually set up within one building or small geographical area The largest existing WAN is
60. nction in Windows or using any other software applications System malfunctions originating trom the user changing the DVD region code are beyond the scope of your warranty and will result in service charges for repair Why does my CD RW drive not record at the highest speed You must use 8x CD R or 4x CD RW media or higher to achieve optimum performance If you want to use other media and are having difficulty formatting non 4x CD RW discs change the writing speed from 4x to a lower setting To change the writing speed from the default to a lower speed proceed as follows O U A WN Go to My Computer from the Start menu Right click the disc drive icon Select Properties Select the Settings tab Change the Current Write Speed field to 2x Click OK 1 The VAIO notebook has a maximum recording rate of 8x for CD R and 4x for CD RW discs When I double click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into your CD ROM drive appears and the software does not start 4 Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Getting help 91 4 Make sure you place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up The disc tray does not eject even when the eject button is pressed Check that the notebook is turned on 2 The CD writing application software may be stopping the disc from being ejected The disc
61. necting external speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers To connect external speakers proceed as follows 1 Plug the speaker cable into the notebook earphone connector identified by the Q symbol 2 Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on 1 Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use 9 J S co A e e Ko o Pr fe a PA G e Wi Do not place diskettes on the speakers their magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes Connecting an external microphone It is possible to plug in an external microphone to your VAIO notebook To connect an external microphone proceed as follows Plug the microphone cable into the microphone connector identified by the 4 symbol 1 Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use necting peripheral devices lt bP necting peripheral devices lt bP 71 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB mouse You can connect a USB device e g mouse floppy disk drive printer to your notebook or to your docking station If the main unit is docked you can only use the USB connectors on the docking station To connect a USB mouse to the notebook proceed as follows Plug the USB cable 1 into one of the notebook USB connectors 2 identified by the y symbol J e S cd a e e e Ko cc e Z PA fe Wi Connecting periph
62. net Service Provider check the following Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise 2 Ifyour 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 2 If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems 4 If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to that line About peripherals I cannot use DV devices The message DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off appears E Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are properly connected Getting help 96 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 of all connected devices and disconnect unused devices Check the connection and then turn on the power again Use manual import export in DVGate motion if problems occur with third party cameras You are strongly advised to use only Sony i LINK cables as using other brands may cause problems with the i LINK devices I cannot print E E Check that the printer cables are correctly connected Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up to date drivers If needed contact your dealer The default setting for the printer port mode is correc
63. ng it into any compatible device to transfer and share the information you have saved For you this means you can expand the capabilities of your VAIO computer in the following scenarios With your still digital camera share your holiday pictures instantly by e mail From your handycam to your VAIO make the most of your captured moments with the VAIO s movie editing tools 2 Carry pictures on you by copying image files from the Internet to your VAIO to your CLIE handheld 2 With your voice recorder add your voice to e mails so your tone is never misunderstood The blue Memory Stick is currently available with a 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB or a 128MB memory the equivalent capacity of 88 floppy disks 1 Generic Memory Sticks cannot be used with the Memory Stick Walkman or with data that is protected by copyright Using your notebook 40 MagicGate Memory Stick The MagicGate Memory Stick white in colour records PC and image data just like its blue counterpart the difference is it uses the MagicGate copyright protection technology With this type of Memory Stick also called the MG Memory Stick you can enjoy the following features E L E UO OO O 32MB 64MB and 128MB capacity versions Storage of up to 120 minutes of audio data Download and save 2 digital music 2 pictures 32 movies and more Combine data files to add music to your home movies for example Transfer and
64. nicate without Access Point ad hoc proceed as follows Turn on the Wireless LAN switch on the front side of the computer 2 Double click the network icon wa in the taskbar displaying Wireless Network Connection The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears 3 Click the Advanced button The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears 4 Select the Wireless Networks tab 5 Click the Add button The Wireless Network Properties dialog box appears 6 Enter a Network name SSID You can choose a 6 digit name 7 Select the Data encryption WEP enabled check box 8 Select the Network Authentication Shared mode check box 9 Clear the The key is provided for me automatically check box Some information becomes visible Using your notebook 51 10 Fill in the Network key The network key should be 5 digits You can choose whatever you want 11 Click OK Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks box Wireless Network Connection Properties FR a General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced E Use Windows lo congue my waelers reberok cetings Araabia netercks Ta connect bo an avedeble nebferork chick Configure 36a _ Configure Rele Prefered neaka Aulomebcady conrad lo areas mahkaaka m Fa aided khad baka 12 Click Advanced The Advanced dialog box appears 13 Select the Computer to computer ad hoc networks only check box 14 Click Close 15 Click OK Your computer
65. nitor connector 2 2 Plug the power cord 3 into an AC outlet If the main unit is docked you can only use the monitor connector on the docking station 67 necting peripheral devices lt SP 68 Connecting a projector You can connect a projector such as the Sony LCD projector directly to your notebook or via the docking Station To connect a projector to your notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug the RGB signal cable 1 into the notebook monitor connector identified by the monitor symbol 2 Plug the audio cable 2 into the earphone connector identified by the Q symbol 3 Connect the power cord 3 of the projector into an AC outlet J S cd Ww te fe Ko J fe Z Pa fe Wi 5 You cannot use the monitor connector on your notebook when the docking station is connected to the notebook necting peripheral devices lt bP 69 To connect a projector to your docking station proceed as follows 1 Plug the RGB signal cable 1 into the docking station monitor connector identified by the monitor symbol Plug the audio cable 2 into the notebook earphone connector identified by the symbol Connect the power cord 3 of the projector into an AC outlet J bes 9 a e e e Ko cc 4 e Z PA fe Wi If the main unit is docked you can only use the monitor connector on the docking station 70 Con
66. 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 Do not open the memory module package until you are ready to install the module The package protects the module from ESD Use the special bag delivered with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium foil to protect it from electrostatic discharge Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 5 C High humidity Be careful when adding memory Mistakes on installation or removal of the memory module may cause a malfunction Removing a memory module To remove a memory module proceed as follows Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack 3 Wait until the computer cools down Precautions O 0O N DD UV 102 Unscrew the two screws at the bottom of your computer Slide the LCD lock lever and lift the cover Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display then lift it away slightly Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side Gently turn it
67. omputer Hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the correct direction when you insert it into the slot To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick do not force the Memory Stick into the slot if it does not insert smoothly Removing a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick using the Memory Stick slot proceed as follows 1 Check that the access light is off 2 Push the Memory Stick in toward the notebook The Memory Stick ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick gently or it may pop out unexpectedly It is recommended to remove the Memory Stick before shutting down the computer 1g your notebook lt _ lt SP 45 Write protecting a Memory Stick Memory Sticks are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write protection When the erasure prevention switch is off data can be saved on the Memory Stick When the erasure prevention switch is on data can be read from but not saved on the Memory Stick 9 J S co 4 ae e e Ko o Pr fe a PA e Wi The 128 MB Memory Stick has a vertical lock Using your notebook 46 Using the modem Your notebook is equipped with an internal modem You need to connect to a phone line to take advantage of online services and the
68. or pins If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card check that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction See the manual supplied with your PC Card for more information on use Using your notebook 35 For some PC Cards if you alternate between Normal power operation and Standby or Hibernate power management modes while the card is inserted you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized Reboot your system to correct the problem The computer will return to its original state if you restart it You can connect the optional PCGA CD51 A CD ROM drive or the optional PCGA CDRW52 CD RW drive to the PC Card slot on your notebook However do not connect these drives if the main unit is docked A simultaneous use may cause malfunction Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your computer is on If it is not removed properly your system may not work properly If you want to remove a PC Card when your computer is off skip steps 1 to 7 To remove a PC Card proceed as follows 1 U1 co oe Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears Select the hardware you want to unplug Click Stop In the Stop a Hardware Device dialog box confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system Click OK A dialog box appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device Click OK Click Close Ej
69. ou are using the computer If the battery level falls 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 The battery pack supplied with your computer is a lithium ion battery and can be recharged 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 the battery life is nearly depleted the battery indicator starts flashing 1g your notebook lt _ _P 22 Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack proceed as follows 1 Turn off the computer and close the cover 2 Slide the lock lever 1 to the Unlock position 3 Slide the release lever 2 to the Unlock position and slide the battery away from the computer J S cd a e e e Ko cc e Z PA fe Wi 1 You can remove the battery pack without turning off the computer when it is connected to the mains voltage AC adapter Close the cover before you remove the battery pack 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 Standby mode J B cd wn e fe Ko 9 Ee e Z PA e Wi 1g
70. oy music on the PC this technology protects against unauthorized distribution on the Internet Since it is compatible with MagicGate you can use SonicStage to transfer music that you have downloaded onto your PC to your MG Memory Stick and playback on other Magic Gate equipped devices and media Using your notebook 42 Copyright protection People who create artistic works such as music are entitled to a copyright meaning that they have exclusive rights to dictate how their work is used When they are created artistic works are automatically protected by a copyright without having to submit notification or registration and may not be used without the permission of the person who created the work In the music world however illegal acts of distributing music without the permission of the artist particularly on the Internet have recently been on the increase That is why the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA took the initiative to organize a forum called Secure Music Digital Initiative SDMI to study technology for protecting copyrights during the electronic distribution of music Sony offers the MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick Walkman with a copyright protection function that complies with SDMI standards thereby providing an environment where individuals can record and enjoy third party music data without worrying about copyright infringement Literary works that are recorded by individuals are permitte
71. pecifications provides details on your computer drivers and accessories Glossary refers to terms used in this manual Refer to your Software Guide for information on the bundled software and the Sony applications E E E E About the Software is a short description of the features of the software pre installed on your system Using Video software explains how to use Sony video software DVgate MovieShaker and Smart Capture Managing audio files with SonicStage explains how to convert your existing MP3 WMA and WAV format audio files into ATRAC3 format Using Imaging software gives you an idea what you can do with still images creating a collection a slide show a screen saver or a photo album Customizing your notebook explains how to set your system and power management Installing and updating applications explains how to install run or uninstall a software application Managing drivers explains how to install update or uninstall a driver Using the Product Recovery CD ROMs explains how to perform a system and application recovery Using partitioned drives tells you what you can do with partitioned drives Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting Refer to the Microsoft Quick Start manual for more information on Windows Go to http www club vaio sony europe com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO software Getting h
72. peripherals 2 Connect the docking station then turn the system power on 3 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 4 Double click System 5 Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 6 Select Floppy disk controllers then Standard floppy disk controller 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall 8 Keep clicking OK until the Confirmation of deletion of device message appears 9 Perform the Scan for hardware changes from the Action menu The docking station floppy disk drive is recognized as drive A About sound My speakers are not producing sound 2 The built in speakers may be turned off Press lt Fn gt lt F3 gt to turn on the speakers Getting help E O OU O O 93 The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum Press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt and then press f or gt to increase the volume If your computer is powered by battery check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged If you are using an application that has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in Windows If you use 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 batteries power the speakers check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If you have connected an audio cable or a set of headphones to the headphone connector disconnect the cable My mi
73. press the Jog Dial The Jog Dial window switches to Guide mode and shows the Jog Dial function Volume 3 Turn or press the Jog Dial to use the Jog Dial function 4 To select another item switch to Launcher mode and repeat this procedure Software supporting Jog Dial If the Sony software supporting the Jog Dial control is active you can use Jog Dial control functions allocated to each software Software not supporting Jog Dial If the software in use does not support the Jog Dial you can scroll the window or adjust the window size Using your notebook 34 Using PC Cards Your computer includes a PC Card slot PC Cards allow you to connect portable external devices Inserting a PC Card To insert a PC Card proceed as follows 1 Insert the PC Card into the PC Card slot front label facing up 1 N Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector 1 Some PC Cards may require you to disable idle devices when using the PC Card You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices Be sure to use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog box remove the software driver and then reinstall it You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card Do not force a PC Card into the slot It may damage the connect
74. r notebook only with the supplied AC adapter If the main unit is connected to an optional docking station you can only use the DC In connector on the docking station To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible 1g your notebook lt _ _P Using your notebook 19 To use the AC adapter proceed as follows 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter 1 into the DC In connector 2 on the computer 2 Plug one end of the power cord 3 into the AC adapter 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet 1 Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter Some models may be supplied with 2 power cords respectively for a UK and for a Continental power outlet In this case please make sure to use the power cord which corresponds to the type of your power outlet If the main unit is connected to an optional docking station you can only use the DC In connector on the docking station To disconnect your notebook completely trom mains voltage unplug the AC adapter Make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible Using the battery pack You can use a battery pack as a source of power The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase Using your notebook 20 Inserting the battery pack To insert the battery proceed as follows 1 Move the lock lever 1 on the bottom of the co
75. r to the documentation that came with your software for more information Check the working conditions and OS compatibility of i LINK compatible PC peripherals HDD CD RW drive etc before you connect them to your notebook necting peripheral devices lt PS 75 Connecting a digital video camera recorder To connect a digital video camera recorder to your notebook proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable 1 into the i LINK connector 2 of the computer and the other end into the DV Out connector 3 on the digital video camera recorder co z S 0 4 e e Ko o 4 e a PA e Wi h e r Pt a ay a ZS a aay lt 2 Launch the DVgate application necting peripheral devices lt 76 To connect a digital video camera recorder to the docking station proceed as follows 1 Plug one end of the i LINK cable 1 into the i LINK connector 2 of the docking station and the other end into the DV Out connector 3 on the digital video camera recorder J UO bes cd a te fe Ko cc fe Z a fe Wi N Launch the DVgate application 1 On Sony digital video cameras connectors labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently If your digital video camera recorder includes a Memory
76. rong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded 3 Ambient temperature of more than 35 C or less than 10 C 2 High humidity 2 Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The electromagnetic field of your computer may cause a malfunction 2 Provide adequate air circulation to prevent that internal heat builds up Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots 2 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 Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Your computer cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with a private branch exchange PBX Q 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 one hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your computer and contact VAIO Link Make sure to disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer 3 Asyou may lose important data once your computer is damaged you should back up your data regularly Restore the original application programs from the Product Recovery CD ROM On h
77. rs 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 on your notebook The region code is listed on the packaging of the disc If you hear sound but cannot see a picture your computer s video resolution may be set too high For best results change the resolution in the Windows Control Panel Display Settings to 800 x 600 using 8 bit colour If you see a picture but cannot hear any sound check all of the following Make sure the mute setting is off on your DVD player 32 Check the master volume setting of the Volume Control If you have connected speakers externally check the volume settings of your computer speakers and check the connections between your speakers and the computer 4 Inthe Device Manager check that the correct drivers are installed properly To display the Device Manager click Start and select Control Panel Double click the System icon On the Hardware tab click the Device Manager button Getting help 90 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 Check your PG Parental Guidance in the DVD software as this might be preventing you from playing certain DVDs when it is activated On your computer the default DVD region code is 2 Do not change this setting using the Region Code Change fu
78. s from one frame to another The decrease in data is generally imperceptible to the human eye MPEG 1 was developed for digital storage of video and audio data on CD ROM MPEG 2 achieves better image and audio quality and is more targeted to TV broadcasting and DVD The operating system is software that manages all the other programs in a computer It defines how the computer reads and writes information to its disks and other hardware Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition are examples of operating systems found on VAIOs A partition is a logical division of a computer s hard disk A two partition hard drive would typically contain C and D drives Partitioning is particularly useful if you run more than one operating system or to clearly separate your data files from your installed software A PBX Private Branch Exchange is a private telephone network within an enterprise Under this system the calls between the enterprise members are local and the phone numbers are made up of 3 or 4 digits Companies generally choose this phone system for internal communication because it is less expensive than the regular network The users can still share a number of outside lines for making calls external to the PBX Glossary Term PC Card PCMCIA Pixel Port replicator Processor Product recovery CD ROM PS 2 PSTN 122 Definition A PCMCIA card The term PC Card is more widely
79. share data between several digital products MagicGate Copyright Protection Technology SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative Compliance SonicStage software Using your notebook 41 So that you further distinguish a MagicGate Memory Stick from a generic one look for the logo printed on it aprotruding dot located on the back a MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that complies with the standards set by SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative an organization working to draw up industry standard specifications in order to protect copyrights of digital music The logo indicates the copyright protection system devised by Sony It is not meant to guarantee compatibility with other media MagicGate MagicGate refers to the copyright protection technology used by the MagicGate Memory Stick and other MagicGate Memory Stick compatible devices The Memory Stick Walkman and MagicGate Memory Stick work together to check the data and ensure it complies with copyright protection If no problems are detected the data is exchanged in encrypted form if authentication is not passed data cannot be exchanged or played back SonicStage SonicStage uses copyright protection technology designed to manage the digital music content downloaded to the PC from CDs the Internet and or other sources Software installed on the PC records music content in encrypted form onto the hard disk As well as allowing you to enj
80. situation Do not move your computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data Do not use your computer in a place subject to extreme change of temperature If the hard disk is damaged the data cannot be restored On handling the LCD screen a 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 screensaver to prevent residual images The screen 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 Avoid rubbing the LCD screen as this can damage the screen Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the LCD screen Precautions 108 On using power source E E E UCO OO O Your compu
81. speed Your VAIO notebook does not support 1x writing speed When using a software application to burn CDs be sure to exit and close all other applications Exit anti virus software before writing data to a disc Never touch the surface of the disc Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause writing errors Do not put your VAIO notebook into a power saving mode while using the pre installed software Connecting peripheral devices 64 4 Always use the AC adapter as the power source for your computer when you write data to a CD RW or CD R It is not possible to burn CDs when the CD RW DVD ROM docking station is not connected to AC power Using the floppy disk drive on the docking station The docking station is equipped with an internal floppy disk drive You can also use an external USB floppy disk drive on the undocked main unit It is not possible to use any USB floppy disk drive when the notebook is docked Inserting a diskette To insert a diskette proceed as follows 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the floppy disk drive until it clicks into place Removing a diskette To remove a diskette proceed as follows 1 Wait until the LED indicator turns off 2 Press the eject button to remove the diskette necting peripheral devices lt 65 Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your notebook For example you can use your computer with th
82. t The message Load default configuration now appears Make sure that Yes is selected and then press lt Enter gt Press the arrow keys to select Exit save changes and then press lt Enter gt The Save configuration changes and exit now message appears Make sure that Yes is selected and then press lt Enter gt My computer does not shut down You are recommended to shut down your computer using the Turn Off command on the Windows Start menu Using other methods including those listed here may result in loss of unsaved data If the Turn Off command does not work properly proceed as follows Q E Press lt Ctri gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt If you have not changed the default settings you will enter the Task Manager where you can close any application that cannot close normally and restart your system If this does not work press lt Alt gt lt F4 gt to get to the Turn off computer screen from where you can shut down or restart your computer If this does not work press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds This turns off the power Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer Getting help 87 My computer locks up 4 If you suspect one application is locking your system you can try to stop it To do this press lt Ctri gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt simultaneously If you have not changed the default settings you will enter the Task Manager Se
83. t for most printers If you cannot print try changing the printer port mode In Sony Notebook Setup select the Printer 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 Check the cable to see if you do not have missing of bend pins Try a printer self test if available to see if the printer itself is still functioning properly For more information please consult the manual supplied with your printer Some printers have a specific installation procedure Please check the manual supplied with your printer Getting help 97 About digital video captures and DVgate While I am recording images to a digital video device using DVgate my system displays the message Recording to DV device failed Check the power and cable connections to the DV device and try the operation again 4 Close all open applications and restart your computer Frequent recording of images to a digital video device while using DVgate sometimes causes this error 4 Your DV device will need to have DV In Out in order to be able to transfer your files to the DV device About i LINK devices I cannot establish an 1 LINK connection between two VAIO computers 2 Disconnect then reconnect the i LINK cable 2 If you still have no connection after waiting for a while restart both computers If either computer has just returned from a power saving mode the connectio
84. ter operates on 100V 240V AC 50 60 Hz Do not share the AC outlet with other power consuming equipment such as a photocopier 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 To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time When the AC adapter is not used unplug it from the AC outlet Use only the supplied AC adapter Do not use any other AC adapter On handling your notebook E 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 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the computer shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Do not drop the computer or place heavy objects on top of the computer Do not place your computer in a location subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust E E 2 Moisture or rain 2 Mechanical vibration or shock Precautions 109 2 St
85. that the power is on Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly If you have plugged the computer into a UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply make sure the UPS is turned on and works If you are using an external display check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that you have switched to the external display and that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Moisture condensation may have occurred Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn it on When the internal backup battery is low on power it may not be able to start your system properly The message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to setup appears at startup If the floppy disk drive is empty proceed as follows to initialize the BIOS 1 2 3 Turn off the computer Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer Turn on the computer and press lt F2 gt when the Sony logo appears The BIOS setup menu screen appears Set the date month day year Getting help O ON HD UW 11 12 13 86 Press lt Enter gt Press the arrow keys to select System Time Set the time hour minute second Press lt Enter gt Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press lt Enter g
86. tion to the normal operating mode which allows you to turn off specific devices your computer has two distinct power saving modes Standby and Hibernate When using battery power you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 7 percent regardless of the power management setting you select Ifthe battery level falls 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 Using 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 Using Standby mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU The umber power light flashes in this mode To activate Standby mode proceed as follows Press the lt Fn gt and lt Esc gt keys simultaneously Alternatively 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer 2 Inthe Turn off computer screen press Standby The computer enters Standby mode To return to Normal mode proceed as follows Press any key Using your notebook 48 Using Hibernate mode The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off The power indicator light is off in this mode To activate Hibernate mode proceed as follows Press lt Fn gt
87. tray ejects even when it has been locked into place 2 Ensure that the disc is placed with the label side facing up 2 The disc may be scratched Place another disc to see if that is the reason 2 There may be condensation in the drive Remove the disc and leave the drive open for approximately one hour My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette 4 The diskette is write protected Disable the write protect feature or use a diskette that is not write protected 2 Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive Your diskette may be corrupt Try to insert another diskette The optional PCGA UFD5 USB floppy disk drive is not recognized as drive A To set the UFD5 to A proceed as follows Turn the system power on Connect the UFD5 1 2 3 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 4 Double click System Getting help 92 Select the Hardware tab then click Device Manager Select Universal Serial Bus controllers then Y E Data USB Floppy From the Action menu click Uninstall Keep clicking OK until the Confirmation of deletion of device message appears O 0O N HD UV Select Scan for hardware changes from the Action menu The UFDS5 is recognized as drive A The floppy disk drive in the optional docking station connected to the notebook is not recognized as drive A To set the docking station floppy disk drive to A proceed as follows 1 Turn the system power off and disconnect all
88. two basic techniques Passive matrix is the less expensive of the two technologies The active matrix technology or TFT produces better quality but is also more expensive Short for Light Emitting Diode A semiconductor device that lights up when electricity passes through it A lithium ion battery uses lithium cobalt oxide and carbon as electrodes and ions move from one electrode to the other during charge and discharge Lithium ion batteries are the first choice for notebooks because of their light weight high energy density and because they have no memory effect In addition they do not use heavy metals like lead mercury or cadmium Glossary Term MAPI maximum RAM Motherboard MPEG Operating system Partition PBX 121 Definition Short for Messaging Application Program Interface A Microsoft Windows interface enabling you to send e mail messages It allows e mail access and distribution among applications MAPI compatible applications include a Send Mail or Send in the File menu of the application The maximum amount of RAM that your computer can contain Once this amount is reached you can no longer add additional RAM to your computer The motherboard is the main circuit board inside your computer It holds the CPU the BIOS the memory and so on MPEG or Moving Pictures Experts Group is a standard for audio visual compression of video sequences MPEG achieves high compression rates by storing only the change
89. urns on when the screen scrolls differently depends on the application no effect in many applications Off The hard drive is not being accessed Turns off when the alphanumeric character keys in the keypad area are active Turns off when the letters appear in lowercase as you type unless you hold down the lt Shift gt key Turns off when the information moves across the display normally Using your notebook 29 Combinations and functions with the lt Fn gt key Combinations Feature Zz lt Fn gt gt ESC Standby lt Fn gt Ox F3 speaker switch lt Fn gt L1 F4 speaker volume lt Fn gt F5 brightness control lt Fn gt F7 switch to the external display Zz 3 lt Fn gt J F12 Hibernate Functions Puts the system into Standby mode a power management state To return the system to the active state press any key Toggles the built in speaker on and off Adjusts the built in speaker volume To increase volume press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt and then 4 or gt To decrease volume press lt Fn gt lt F4 gt and then or Adjusts the brightness of the LCD To increase lightness intensity press lt Fn gt lt F5 gt and then 4 or gt To decrease light intensity press lt Fn gt lt F5 gt and then or amp Toggles between the LCD external display connected to the monitor connector and both LCD and external display Provides for the lowest level
90. ve or the optional PCGA CDRW52 CD RW drive to the PC Card slot on your notebook However do not connect these drives if the main unit is docked A simultaneous use may cause malfunction Using the DVD function To achieve optimum performance when playing DVD ROM discs you should follow these recommendations E E You can play DVDs using the DVD ROM drive and the WinDVD software See the help file on the WinDVD software for details Close all open applications before playing a DVD ROM movie When playing DVD movies on battery power set the power management profile to DVD With other profiles the movies can be choppy Do not switch power saving modes while playing a DVD video If the virus checker is active you need to disable it Do not use resident disc utilities or resident utilities to speed up the access of discs because they may cause the system to become unstable Make sure that the screensaver is deactivated Depending on the display setup properties you selected you may use the lt Fn gt lt F gt command to expand the screen to full screen size Region codes indicators are labeled on the DVD discs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc Unless a 2 Europe belongs to region 2 or all this means that you can play this DVD everywhere in the world is labeled on your DVD disc or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this player Do not try to change the region
91. y 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 their office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The targeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark lores Read this first Safety information Owner s record The serial number and model number are located on the bottom of your Sony notebook Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model number and serial number if you call VAIO Link Serial number Model number model name in brackets PCG 633M PCG R600MF PCG 632M PCG R600HFP PCG 631M PCG R600HFPKIT Warnings General Opening the unit for whatever reason could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee 2 To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your VAIO notebook to rain or moisture 1 Avoid using the modem during a severe electrical storm Do not use the modem or
92. y optical disc usually 650 MB in size capable of being read from but not written to Short for Compact Disc ReWriteable Compact Disc that can be used to write or rewrite data to it A CD RW can be written to several times a CD R can only be written to once The CPU Central Processing Unit is the brains of the computer it processes the instructions of your system s programs The CPU is also known as the processor or microprocessor and can be found on the motherboard of your computer The Direct Current interface to which you connect your computer s AC adapter An additional device that you can connect to your notebook The docking station contains slots for expansion boards bays for storage devices and ports for additional peripherals such as printers or monitors A driver is software enabling you to use hardware devices For example in order for you to be able to use a printer you must first install its driver Many drivers such as the mouse driver come with the operating system Short for Digital Video Disc A type of read only CD with a minimum capacity of 4 7 GB maximum capacity can reach 17 GB This high storage power makes it the ideal medium for storing films Ethernet is the most widely implemented local area network LAN technology The Ethernet system called 10BASE T provides data transfer rates of 10 Mbps megabits per second A more recent version of Ethernet called 100BASE T provides data transfer rates of 100
93. y to download anything that can be converted into digital data such as pictures music words sounds movies and photographs Foreseen as the universal data storage device of the future the Memory Stick can already be used with an ever increasing range of compatible products including Audio systems Visual devices VAIO products CLIE handhelds Mobile phones U OO DD O There are currently two different types of Memory Stick 2 The generic Memory Stick coloured blue 2 The MagicGate Memory Stick coloured white 1 You can purchase Memory Sticks from the Sony Style website http www sonystyle europe com or from your local Sony dealer Why Memory Stick Sony s vision is to expand the world of communication promoting the portability of digital data The Memory Stick is the resulting medium through which digital devices can be instantly connected With it you can download data from any compatible device then transfer it to another in a single and instant transfer Using your notebook 38 The main advantages of the Memory Stick are its E U O O O E Compactness with dimensions of just 21 5 mm W x 2 8 mm H x 50 mm D compatible products can also be small lightweight and attractive in their design Capacity Its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk Security its lock option means you can protect your data from accidental erasure Versatility memory capacity rang
94. your notebook lt _ 23 Starting your notebook To start your computer proceed as follows 1 Slide the LCD lock lever 1 in the direction of the arrow and lift the cover 2 3 If necessary press lt Fn gt lt F5 gt to adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display To increase the brightness use the up or right arrow keys To decrease use the down or left arrow keys 2 If you hold the power switch in the on position for more than four seconds the computer will turn off Using your notebook 24 Shutting down your notebook It is important that you shut down your computer properly so you do not lose unsaved data To shut down your computer proceed as follows gt Click the Start button Click Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer screen appears Click Turn Off Wait for your computer to turn off automatically The power indicator turns off Turn off any peripherals connected to your computer Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users If you are unable to shut down your computer Close all software in use If applicable remove the PC Card To do so double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the taskbar Select the hardware you want to unplug and click Stop Disconnect any USB devices Press lt Alt gt lt F4 gt and select Turn Off trom the screen that appears If this does not work you can press the power button for more than four seconds Th

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