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Sony VAIO PCG-F610 User Manual

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PCG-F610
PCG-F630
Printed in USA
© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc.
4-650-597-11
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG-F610 PCG-F630 Printed in USA © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-650-597-11 www.sony.com...
  • Page 2 VAIO Notebook ® User Guide PCG-F610/F630...

  • Page 3: Notice To Users

    This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO® Notebook. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center.

  • Page 5: Regulatory Information

    L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Sony Customer Support can be reached at www.sony.com/...
  • Page 6 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to...

  • Page 7: Telephone Consumer Protection Act Of 1991

    Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).

  • Page 8: Disposal Of Lithium Ion Battery

    Center or Factory Service Center. In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

  • Page 9: Industry Canada Notice

    INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user ’s satisfaction.
  • Page 10 particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales. Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas. AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Using Battery Power ... 12 Starting Your Computer ... 16 Shutting Down Your Computer... 17 Registering Your Computer... 18 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software... 19 Using the Keyboard ... 20 Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key ... 21 Indicators ... 22 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ...
  • Page 13 For Answers to Your Software Questions ...59 Sony Service Center ...60 Troubleshooting ........61 Common Problems...61...
  • Page 14 Supplementary Information ......73 Hard Drive Partition... 73 Power Management Tips ... 73 If Your Computer Does Not Start ... 73 DVgate and Digital Video Captures ...
  • Page 15 Notebook User Guide...

  • Page 16: Welcome

    Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the 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. Features For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO® notebook, see page 80.
  • Page 17 Notebook User Guide Microsoft® Windows® operating system: Your system comes with Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition. Communications: Access popular online services, send e-mail, browse the Internet, and use fax features. CD-ROM(PCG-F610 only): Your system comes equipped with a built-in 24X max. CD-ROM drive.* DVD-ROM (PCG-F630 only): Your system comes equipped with a built-in 8X max.

  • Page 18: Unpacking Your Notebook

    Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box: Main unit Manuals The VAIO® Notebook User Guide (this manual) contains information on how to get the most from your computer, find help, and solve common problems. It also includes product specifications. The Microsoft®...
  • Page 19 Notebook User Guide...

  • Page 20: Ergonomic Considerations

    Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should attempt to apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments. Ergonomic Position Arms at desk level Wrists relaxed and flat...
  • Page 21 VAIO Notebook User Guide fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display also. 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.

  • Page 22: Using Your Notebook

    Using Your Notebook This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices such as the touchpad, floppy disk drive, and DVD-ROM (PCG-F630) or CD-ROM (PCG-F610) drive. Locating Controls and Connectors Front LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen (page 23) Speakers (pages 23, 45)

  • Page 23: Left

    Notebook User Guide Left S400 i.LINK® connector (page 48) Headphone connector (pages 42, 45) Microphone connector (pages 42, 46) PC card slots (page 29) Battery bay (page 12)

  • Page 24: Right

    Right Power button (page 16) CD-ROM drive (PCG-F610) or DVD-ROM drive (PCG-F630) (page 26) Always leave the floppy disk drive in the drive bay. If debris or other foreign objects enter the drive bay, the unit may be damaged. Locating Controls and Connectors Floppy disk drive (page 25)

  • Page 25: Back

    Notebook User Guide Back cover Modem jack (page 35) Mouse/Keyboard connector (page 44) Serial connector Printer connector (page 40) There is a ventilation slot located between the USB connector and the DC In connector. Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on. Bottom Port replicator connector cover (pages 37, 39) Floppy disk drive bay RELEASE lever...

  • Page 26: Connecting A Power Source

    Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC Adapter Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC In connector on the computer. Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

  • Page 27: Using Battery Power

    Notebook User Guide Using Battery Power You can use a battery pack as a source of power.For more information on conserving battery life, see “Using Power Saving Modes” on page 32. The battery pack that comes with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
  • Page 28 The computer automatically charges the battery (the battery indicator light flashes in a double-blink pattern as the battery charges). When the battery is 85 percent full, the battery indicator light turns off. This process takes approximately two hours. To charge the battery completely, continue charging for an additional hour Battery Indicator Meaning...

  • Page 29: To Remove The Battery Pack

    Notebook User Guide If the battery level falls below 10% (both the battery indicator and power indicators will blink), you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery. When the computer is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack in the battery bay, it uses power from the AC outlet.
  • Page 30 Connecting a Power Source Battery life is shorter in a cold environment. This is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. Charge the batteries at temperatures between 50 F and 80 F (10 C to 30 C). Lower temperatures require a longer charging time. While the battery is in use or being discharged, the battery pack heats up.

  • Page 31: Starting Your Computer

    Notebook User Guide Starting Your Computer Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. LCD lock lever Press the power button on top of the computer until the green power indicator light turns on. (Windows Me only) When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear.

  • Page 32: Shutting Down Your Computer

    Shutting Down Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer. Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar. Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box.

  • Page 33: Registering Your Computer

    Notebook User Guide Registering Your Computer You can take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive the following benefits by registering your computer with Sony. Sony Customer Support – Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.

  • Page 34: Changing The Window Design Of Sony Software

    Sony software will match the “UI Design Selector” window. To try another selection, click << or >>. Then, click OK. The UI Design Selector closes and the window design of your Sony software window design displays. Note: You may use the feature with UI Design Selector-compatible software only.

  • Page 35: Using The Keyboard

    Notebook User Guide Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Escape Key Shift key Ctrl key Fn key Windows key Description Numeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator. Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction.

  • Page 36: Combinations And Functions With The Windows Key

    Description Operator keys Several keys are always used with at least one other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt (Alternate) keys offer another way to give commands. For example, in many applications, instead of choosing the Save command from a menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press S (referred to as Ctrl+S).

  • Page 37: Indicators

    Notebook User Guide Indicators Indicator Function Power Light is green when the power to the computer is turned on. Light flashes red in Standby mode. The light turns off when the computer is in Hibernation mode or powered off. Battery Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the battery bay on the left side of the computer.

  • Page 38: Combinations And Functions With The Fn Key

    Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/ Feature Esc or (F3) Mute On/Off (F7) Switch to the external monitor/LCD Fn+F5 Fn+Shift+F5 Fn+F4 Fn+Shift+F4 Some functions are not available until Windows launches. Function Hibernation mode: Provides for the lowest level of power consumption.

  • Page 39: Using The Touchpad

    Notebook User Guide Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touchpad. Touchpad Action Description Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object. Click Press the left button once.

  • Page 40: Using The Floppy Disk Drive

    Do not remove floppy disk drive. Critical data loss may occur * Sony recommends leaving the floppy disk drive in the drive bay at all times. If debris or other for- eign objects enter the drive bay, the unit may be damaged.

  • Page 41: Notebook User Guide

    Notebook User Guide Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Your computer comes with a CD-ROM (PCG-F610) or DVD-ROM (PCG-F630). To insert a disc Turn on the computer. When the computer is in Press the Eject button to open the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. The tray slides out.
  • Page 42 Close the tray by pushing it gently. Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers. If you do not seat the disc firmly, you could damage your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and you may not be able to open the tray.

  • Page 43: Changing The Video Memory Size

    Notebook User Guide Changing the Video Memory Size The video memory for this notebook computer uses a part of the main memory. You can select the size, 2 MB/4 MB/8 MB, the default setting is 4 MB. Select 4 MB when using features such as dual display mode and 8 MB for higher resolution and better color, when playing 3D games.

  • Page 44: Using Pc Cards

    Using PC Cards Your computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive, or to connect to a network. Warning: When using a PC card with a head that sticks out of the slot (Wireless LAN cards, etc.), do not move your computer with the PC card inserted.
  • Page 45 Notebook User Guide Insert the PC card into the PC card slot, front label facing up. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector. The release button comes out. Insert with the arrow facing forward PC card Do not force a card into the slot as this may damage the connector pins.
  • Page 46 In the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box, select the appropriate option, and then click Stop. Confirm the device and click OK. A message appears informing you that the device can now be safely removed from the system. Press the PC card RELEASE button to remove the PC card. Notes on using PC cards For some PC cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernation power-management modes while the card is...

  • Page 47: Using Power Saving Modes

    Notebook User Guide Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernation.

  • Page 48: Power Consumption

    Press Fn+Esc or Fn+F12. The screen turns off, and then the computer enters Hibernation mode. Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off. To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by pressing the power button. The computer returns to its previous state.

  • Page 49: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: Phone line (page 35) Port replicator (page 36) Printer (page 40) External display (page 41) External mouse or keyboard (page 44) External speakers (page 45) External microphone (page 46) Digital video camera recorder (page 48) Universal Serial Bus (USB) device (page 50)

  • Page 50: Connecting A Phone Line

    You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services and the Internet. In order to register your Sony VAIO notebook, register your software online, and use Sony Customer Support, you must connect to a phone line.

  • Page 51: Connecting The Port Replicator

    Notebook User Guide Connecting the Port Replicator Your notebook supports the use of an optional port replicator (PCGA-PRF1A). Attaching a port replicator enables you to connect additional peripherals to your computer. Network (Ethernet) Monitor (page 41) Serial Mouse/Keyboard (page 44) The port replicator can be powered only with an AC power adapter.
  • Page 52 To attach your computer to the port replicator To supply power to your computer while it is connected to the port replicator, you can connect the AC adapter directly to the port replicator. When attaching your computer to the port replicator, do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack.
  • Page 53 Notebook User Guide AC adapter Power cord Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer. The power indicator light turns green. Release lever Power Port replicator connector Turn on the computer.
  • Page 54 To remove your computer from the port replicator when the power is off Turn off your computer and the connected peripherals. Pull the levers on each side of the port replicator to disengage the computer from the port replicator. Lift the computer away from the port replicator. Close the port replicator connector cover on the bottom of your computer.

  • Page 55: Connecting A Printer

    Notebook User Guide Connecting a Printer You can connect your computer to a printer that is compatible with Windows® Millennium Edition. To connect a printer Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector. Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printer) into this port on the computer. Printer See the manual that came with your printer for more information on installation and use.

  • Page 56: Connecting An External Display

    Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook. For example, you can use the computer with any of the following: Computer display (monitor) (page 41) Multimedia computer display (page 42) Projector (page 42) To connect a computer display Use the symbol on the back of the computer to locate the Monitor connector.
  • Page 57 See the manual that came with your multimedia computer display for more information on installation and use. To connect a projector You can use a projector, such as the Sony LCD Projector, as an external display. Activates your computer’s LCD.
  • Page 58 Monitor RGB signal cable See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use. To select a display When you connect an external display to the monitor connector, you can toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), the external monitor, or both devices.

  • Page 59: Connecting An External Mouse Or Keyboard

    Do not connect or disconnect the PS/2 device (keyboard or mouse) when the computer is on. It may cause malfunction. The Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series (not supplied) is a USB device. So you must connect it to the USB connector.

  • Page 60: Connecting External Speakers

    Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers. Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them on. Do not place diskettes on the speakers; the speakers’ magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes.

  • Page 61: Connecting An External Microphone

    Windows Me™ You can connect your VAIO® notebook to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled. You may use an i.LINK® cable (optional) to connect the two systems and then use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other...
  • Page 62 If you have previously purchased a VAIO computer or notebook that does not have the Windows Me operating system or Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled, consult the Sony website for support options (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Using Smart Connect...

  • Page 63: Connecting A Digital Video Camera Recorder

    See the documentation that came with your software for more information. * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

  • Page 64: I.link Cables

    6-pin connector at the other end), VMC- IL4408A (a 0.8 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end). You can purchase these cables from your local retailer, through the Sony VAIO® Direct website (http://vaio.sonystyle.com), or by calling...

  • Page 65: Connecting A Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Device

    USB connector. Plug one end of the USB cable into this port and the other end into the USB device. You can use the optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series with this computer. The USB mouse software driver is preinstalled in the computer.
  • Page 66 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...

  • Page 67: About The Software On Your Notebook

    Internet, without wasting time wading through it. Maximize your time online with CompuServe. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK capture your own video clips and still images. You can edit clips from your video, add others, and combine clips into new movie segments.
  • Page 68 Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats and controls selected Sony devices. In addition to audio/video library cataloging and playlist management, Media Bar software includes digital video quality control and effects features.
  • Page 69 Notebook User Guide MovieShaker™ (PCG-F630 only) Sony Electronics Sony’s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions, background music, and text. Just import your video clips and “shake” with a click of the mouse. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends.

  • Page 70: About Your Recovery Cds

    System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics This program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of this Sony computer.

  • Page 71: Software Instructions

    Notebook User Guide Software Instructions Movie Shaker (PCG-F630 only) This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images (pictures), and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play.
  • Page 72 Click saved to the Product tray. To preview, switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play. Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray. Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length of clips.
  • Page 73 Notebook User Guide Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on saving movies. Click Export. Select the format in which you want the document to be saved. Click Next. Locate the folder to which you want the file saved.

  • Page 74: For Answers To Your Software Questions

    For Answers to Your Software Questions ® Acrobat Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe (Adobe Systems Incorporated) Web site http://www.adobe.com/ phone 206-628-2746 (fee-based support) 206-628-5737 e-mail techdocs@adobe.com hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM PT ® America Online (America Online) Web site http://www.aol.com/ phone 800-827-3338 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day ®...

  • Page 75: Sony Service Center

    7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476- 6972). ®...

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you contact Sony Customer Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). When you reconnect devices be sure to turn off the computer as described in “Shutting Down Your Computer”...
  • Page 77 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn the computer off and then turn it on again. Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
  • Page 78 The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image. See the manual supplied with your display for more information. My computer “locks up” Try restarting the computer. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Restart the computer.
  • Page 79 Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook modem. (All preinstalled programs are compatible.) Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support.
  • Page 80 If you connected an external mouse while your computer is on, you must restart your computer. If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series, check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector. I cannot use DV devices. The message “DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off”...

  • Page 81: Power Management

    Notebook User Guide My touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click Click the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and then change the button assignments in the Mouse Properties dialog box. One of the buttons is assigned to the double-click action. My computer does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu.
  • Page 82 My computer does not enter the power saving mode I selected Confirm the current power management settings: Click Start, point to Program>Accessories>System Tool>System Information. The Help and Support window appears. From the Tool menu select System Configuration Utility. The System Configuration Utility window appears. Choose the General tab and click Adanced.

  • Page 83: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    To use the Application Recovery CD(s) Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically.
  • Page 84 Q: Why does Windows lock up during shut down? A: Windows may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows Me Help. From the Start menu, select Help, click the Contents tab, click Troubleshooting, and then click Windows Me Troubleshooters.

  • Page 85: Using The System And Application Recovery Cds

    If you choose the Full Restore without Format option, you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it. If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support.
  • Page 86 Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer. Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

  • Page 87: Using The Application Recovery Cd(S)

    To use the Application Recovery CD(s) Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications. When the Windows® desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically.

  • Page 88: Supplementary Information

    Supplementary Information Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer’s DVgate™ Motion software, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. DVgate Motion saves files to the D partition. This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition.

  • Page 89: Dvgate And Digital Video Captures

    Switching Between NTSC and PAL Standards Your computer is designed to allow you to switch between NTSC and PAL standards. For details on switching from one standard to another, go to Ask Sony at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Ð to select Get Default Values, and then...

  • Page 90: Applications That Use The Twain Driver

    Applications That Use the TWAIN Driver Digital imaging applications, such as Adobe PhotoDeluxe transfer images to your notebook from an external device, such as a scanner or digital camera. When you select a device, a TWAIN driver window appears on the screen. You should always close the TWAIN driver window before exiting or minimizing a digital imaging application.

  • Page 91: Handling Your Notebook

    In this case, allow at least an hour before turning on your computer. If any problems occur, unplug your computer, and contact your Sony Service Center. The computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception.

  • Page 92: Adding Memory

    For memory upgrades, use only PC-100 SDRAM SO-DIMM (gold lead contacts). Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can be purchased from your Sony-authorized dealer or by contacting Sony at http://www.sony.com/accessories. The size of your memory may differ if you purchased a specially configured system.
  • Page 93 Notebook User Guide (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 for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module.
  • Page 94 Tighten the screw on the bottom of the computer. Your computer comes with a memory module installed in the memory slot. To upgrade your memory you may need to remove this module from the slot before installing your upgrade memory. To install a memory module Follow steps 1 to 4 of “To remove a memory module.”...

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Notebook User Guide Specifications Model Processor Mobile AMD-K6®-2+ 550MHz Hard Disk Drive Standard RAM LCD Screen L2 Cache Memory MPEG Graphics Trident CyberBlade™i7 3D graphic accelerator with shared video memory Sound Capabilities Diskette Drive DVD-ROM Drive Laser Diode Properties Modem Expansion Capabilities Built-in Capabilities...
  • Page 96 53 kbps. Your online service or Internet Service Provider, however, may not support this technology or operate at this speed. †††i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.
  • Page 97 Notebook User Guide...

  • Page 98: Index

    Index About the Software on Your Computer 52 About Your Recovery CDs 55 AC adapter 7, 11 AC power 11 adding hardware 35 memory 77 peripherals 35 printers 41 Alt key 21 Application Recovery CD 72 Applications key 21 attaching port replicator 38 batteries 14 using 14 battery packs 7, 12...
  • Page 99 Notebook User Guide power source 12 cleaning CD-ROMs ROMs 28 coin-operated telephones 36 computer handling 76 lithium ion battery vii setting up 7 starting 16 troubleshooting 61, 63 unpacking 3 connecting coin-operated telephones 36 digital video recorder 49 external keyboard 37 external speakers 46 hard drives 30 microphone 47...
  • Page 100 closing tray 27 opening tray 26 using 26 DVD-ROM drive tray troubleshooting 63 DVD-ROMs cleaning 28 handling 27 Eject button 25, 26, 27 ejecting CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs diskettes 25 Energy Star ii ergonomic considerations 5 Escape key 20 expansion memory configura- tion 78 Express Service technical sup- port 18...
  • Page 101 Notebook User Guide See speakers keyboard 21, 37 connector 7, 10 LCD 7 lock lever 16 selecting to display output troubleshooting 62, 63 LCD (Video) Standby mode 62 LCD screen handling 17 LED indicator 25 left button 7 lever LCD 16 Line In 8 Liquid Crystal Display screen See LCD...
  • Page 102 44 LCD 44 monitor 44 power source 12 Serial connector 37 Shift key 21 Shut Down Windows dialog box 17 shutting down 17 troubleshooting 66 Software Questions 59 Sony Service Center 60 speakers 7 built-in 7 external 46...
  • Page 103 Notebook User Guide switching 23 troubleshooting 64 Specifications 80 Start button 17 starting computer 16 startup problems 17 switching display 23 monitor 23 System Hibernation mode 33 System Recovery CD 70 System Suspend mode 33 touchpad 7, 24 troubleshooting 61 startup 17, 61 turning on computer 16...

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