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User Guide

PCG-F650
PCG-F650K
PCG-F680
PCG-F680K
PCG-F690
PCG-F690K
Printed in USA
© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc.
4-650-675-11
www.sony.com

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG-F650 PCG-F650K PCG-F680 PCG-F680K PCG-F690 PCG-F690K Printed in USA © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. 4-650-675-11 www.sony.com...
  • Page 2 VAIO® Notebook User Guide PCG-F650/PCG-F650K/PCG-F680/ PCG-F680K/PCG-F690/PCG-F690K...

  • Page 3: Notice To Users

    MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony VAIO® Notebook. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center.
  • Page 5 If you have questions about this product, you can reach the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport...

  • Page 6: Regulatory Information

    SONY Model No.: PCG-931A PCG-9312 PCG-932A PCG-9322 PCG-933A PCG-9332 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 7: Telephone Consumer Protection Act Of 1991

    Service Center at 1-888-4SONYPC; or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent.

  • Page 8: Disposal Of Lithium Ion Battery

    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: Vaio Notebook User Guide

    VAIO Notebook User Guide equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome ...11 Features ...11 Unpacking Your Notebook ...12 Ergonomic Considerations ...15 Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ...19 Locating Controls and Connectors ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Starting Your Computer ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer ...30 Using Your VAIO® Notebook ...31 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touchpad ...36 Using the Floppy Disk Drive ...38...
  • Page 11 VAIO Notebook User Guide Power Saving Modes ...60 Connecting a Phone Line ... 63 Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network ... 64 Connecting a Printer ... 65 Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard ... 66 Connecting an External Display ... 67 AV Devices ...

  • Page 12: 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 111.

  • Page 13: Unpacking Your Notebook

    VAIO Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box: Main unit Video cable * Removable floppy disk drive is in the multipurpose bay. Manuals VAIO® User Guide — Contains information on setting up your notebook, supplementary updates and software information.

  • Page 14: Software Cds

    Software CDs Microsoft® Word 2000 — Allows you to reinstall Microsoft Word to the VAIO notebook you purchased. Recovery CDs System Recovery CD(s) — Allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. It can only be used to restore the hard disk of the VAIO notebook you purchased.
  • Page 15 VAIO Notebook User Guide...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Notes On Setup

    If the computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside your computer. In this case, allow at least an hour before turning on your computer. If any problems occur, unplug your computer, and contact your Sony Service Center.

  • Page 18: Handling Your Notebook

    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.
  • Page 19 VAIO Notebook User Guide 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.

  • Page 20: Setting Up Your Vaio® Notebook

    Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook This section describes how to start using your notebook and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices, such as the touchpad, floppy disk drive, and DVD-ROM drive. Locating Controls and Connectors Front LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen Speakers Keyboard Touchpad...
  • Page 21 VAIO Notebook User Guide Left i.LINK® (IEEE1394) S400 connector Infrared port Video out Headphone connector Microphone connector PC card slots Battery bay...
  • Page 22 Right PPK buttons Power button DVD-ROM drive Multipurpose bay Back Locating Controls and Connectors cover...
  • Page 23 VAIO Notebook User Guide Modem jack PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard connector Serial connector Printer connector Monitor connector USB connectors DC In connector 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 Multipurpose bay RELEASE lever...

  • Page 24: 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 25 VAIO Notebook User Guide Using Battery Power You can use one or two battery packs as a source of power. The second battery pack inserts into the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer. (See “Power Saving Modes” on page 60.) Additional battery packs are available as a separate option.
  • Page 26 Insert the battery pack into the battery bay on the left side of the computer. Inserting battery pack Battery pack (supplied) Close the cover of the battery bay until it clicks. If the port replicator is attached to your computer, do not attempt to insert or remove the battery pack.
  • Page 27 VAIO Notebook User Guide There are two battery indicator lights on the computer Battery indicator lights Battery Indicator Meaning Indicates the status of the battery pack in the battery bay on the left side of the computer. Indicates the status of the battery pack in the multipurpose bay on the right side of the computer.
  • Page 28 To remove the battery pack Open the battery bay cover. Pull out the battery pack. Removing the battery pack Close the cover of the battery bay. You will 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 a power-saving mode Notes on the battery...
  • Page 29 VAIO Notebook User Guide 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.

  • Page 30: Starting Your Computer

    Starting Your Computer Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. Opening the computer 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 31: Shutting Down Your Computer

    VAIO Notebook User Guide If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the LCD display: Decrease brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the down or left arrow key. Increase brightness, press Fn+F5 and then the up or right arrow key. Shutting Down Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer.

  • Page 32: Using Your Vaio® Notebook

    Using Your VAIO® Notebook Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Keyboard Escape Key Shift key Ctrl key Fn key Windows key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on a typical calculator.

  • Page 33: Combinations And Functions With The Windows Key

    VAIO Notebook User Guide Description Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks. For example, in many applications, F1 is the Help key. The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next.
  • Page 34 Combination Function + Ctrl + F Displays the Windows Find: Computer window where you can locate other computers. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Computer from the Start menu. Minimizes all displayed windows. Shift + Returns all minimized windows to their previous size. Displays the Run window.

  • Page 35: Combinations And Functions With The Fn Key

    VAIO Notebook User Guide Indicator (continued) Light Num Lock The number keys in the numeric keypad are active. Caps Lock The letters appear in uppercase as you type. The Shift key lowers the case of typed letters when Caps Lock is on. Scroll Lock The screen scrolls differently.
  • Page 36 Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (Continued) Combinations/ Feature Function Toggles through the LCD, external display (connected to (F7) Switch to the display. external monitor/LCD only/ Toggles between LCD-only and dual LCD/TV display (F8) modes. Control TV out (F12) Provides for the lowest level of power consumption.

  • Page 37: Using The Touchpad

    VAIO 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.
  • Page 38 Action Description Press the right button once. In many applications, this Right-click action displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices. Slide one finger while pressing the left button. Drag Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to Scroll scroll vertically.

  • Page 39: Using The Floppy Disk Drive

    VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the Floppy Disk Drive Your computer comes with the floppy disk drive in the multipurpose bay. To insert a diskette Hold the diskette the label side facing up. Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place. Floppy disk drive To remove a diskette When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator light turns...
  • Page 40 To remove the floppy disk drive Turn off the computer. There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer. Slide this lever in the direction of the arrow. Multipurpose bay release lever Slide the drive out of the multipurpose bay. Insert the weight saver.
  • Page 41 VAIO Notebook User Guide Insert the floppy disk drive into the multipurpose bay with the VAIO label facing up. Continue pushing the drive into the bay until the RELEASE lever locks into place. Inserting the floppy disk drive Multipurpose bay Floppy disk drive...

  • Page 42: Using The Dvd-Rom Drive

    Using the DVD-ROM Drive Your computer comes with a DVD-ROM drive, which plays both DVD and CD. To insert a disc Turn on the computer. When the computer is in cannot insert a disc. See “Controlling Power Management” in the online manual “Customizing Your VAIO®...
  • Page 43 VAIO Notebook User Guide Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks securely into place. Inserting a DVD/CD Label side facing facing up...
  • Page 44 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 DVD-ROM drive and you may not be able to open the tray. When you finish using a disc, wait until the LED indicator light turns off, then press the Eject button to remove the disc.

  • Page 45: Playing A Dvd

    VAIO Notebook User Guide Playing a DVD To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, it is recommended that your computer not be connected to the port replicator while playing DVD movies or using DVD applications. Close any open applications before playing a DVD movie.

  • Page 46: Notes On Cd And Dvd Media

    Using the DVD-ROM Drive Notes on CD and DVD media Do not drop or bend the disc. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability.

  • Page 47: Using Pc Cards

    VAIO Notebook User Guide Using PC Cards Your computer includes two PC card slots. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices such as another hard disk drive, or to connect a network. The PC card slots can accommodate two Type II PC cards, or one Type III PC card. These slots are compatible with Card Bus.
  • Page 48 PC card slot protector 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 extends. Fold the release button back down into the notebook.

  • Page 49: To Remove A Pc Card

    Reboot your system to correct the problem. Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card. You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” in the online manual for details.

  • Page 50: Using Infrared Communication Devices

    Using Infrared Communication Devices Your computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. You can use this port to communicate with other infrared-equipped devices with compatible protocols, such as a digital still camera or other computers. To use infrared communication with another computer Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line.
  • Page 51 VAIO Notebook User Guide To enable infrared for Windows 2000 Click Infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel. Wireless link dialogue box displays. Select Enable infrared communication on the Options tab. Click OK. Infrared Monitor icon appears in the task tray, open the monitor to verify that your computer has detected a nearby unit.

  • Page 52: Using A Second Battery Pack

    Using a Second Battery Pack You can purchase a second rechargeable battery pack. With two battery packs, you can extend the time that you use your computer with battery power. When using two battery packs, the battery pack you insert first charges first. The battery pack you insert second charges when the first battery pack is 85 percent full.

  • Page 53: To Charge The Second Battery Pack

    VAIO Notebook User Guide Attach the weight saver to the computer to stabilize the battery pack. There is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weight saver. Slide the lever toward the front of the computer to lock the weight saver. See also “Using the Weight Saver”...

  • Page 54: To Remove The Second Battery Pack

    To remove the second battery pack If you attach two battery packs, you can remove either of them without shutting down the computer. When removing one battery pack, make sure that the other battery pack’s indicator light is on. If the indicator light of the battery pack you are removing is on, right-click the battery icon on the task tray and click the “Switch discharge battery”...

  • Page 55: Using The Weight Saver

    VAIO Notebook User Guide Using the Weight Saver The weight saver protects the multipurpose bay when it is empty. To attach the weight saver If another device is in the multipurpose bay, remove the device. See “To remove the second battery pack” on page 53. Fold out the hinged arm of the weight saver and then push on the hinged arm to lock it into place.

  • Page 56: To Remove The Weight Saver

    To remove the Weight Saver There is a release lever on the bottom of the weight saver. To remove the weight saver, slide this lever in the direction of arrow 1, then slide the Release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of arrow 2. Multipurpose bay release levers After removing the weight saver, pull out the weight saver’s hinged arm and fold it into the weight saver.

  • Page 57: Using Smart Connect

    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 computer.

  • Page 58: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: i.LINK device (page 58) Phone line (page 63) Local Area Network (LAN) (page 64) External display (page 67) Universal Serial Bus (USB) device (page 77)

  • Page 59: Connecting An I.link® Device

    VMC-IL4615 (a 1.5 meter-cable with a 4-pin connector at one end and a 6-pin connector at the other), and 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 Web site (http://www.sonydirect.com/), or by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free).
  • Page 60 Connecting an i.LINK® Device The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured; you may need to connect your camera differently. On Sony digital video cameras, connectors labeled “DV In/Out” or “i.LINK” are i.LINK- compatible. See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use.

  • Page 61: Power Saving Modes

    VAIO Notebook User Guide 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 three distinct power saving modes: System Idle, System Suspend, and System Hibernation.

  • Page 62: System Suspend Mode

    System Suspend Mode In System Suspend Mode the computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The umber power indicator light flashes in this mode. To activate System Suspend mode To activate System Suspend mode, press the key combination Fn+Esc, or press the power button and release it immediately.
  • Page 63 VAIO Notebook User Guide requires less time than System Hibernation to return to normal mode. Power consumption System Idle uses more power than System Suspend, and System Suspend uses more power than System Hibernation.

  • Page 64: 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 65: Using Ethernet To Connect To A Network

    VAIO Notebook User Guide Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network You can exchange data with other devices on a network by connecting your notebook to your Local Area Network (LAN). To connect the notebook to a network, you need a network PC card or a port replicator (PCGA-PRF1A).

  • Page 66: Connecting A Printer

    If your printer stops functioning after resuming from a power-saving mode, see “Troubleshooting the printer” on page 109. Before using the printer, you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” in the online manual “Customizing Your VAIO®...

  • Page 67: Connecting An External Mouse Or Keyboard

    VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard You can connect a USB or PS/2® style mouse or keyboard. Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into the appropriate connector with mark facing up. USB and PS/2 ports PS/2 Mouse Keyboard...

  • Page 68: Connecting An External Display

    Do not connect or disconnect the PS/2 device (keyboard or mouse) when the computer is on. It may cause malfunction. A Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 series(not supplied) is a USB device. You must connect it to the USB connector. Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook.
  • Page 69 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. Connecting projector Monitor RGB signal cable (optional) See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use.
  • Page 70 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. Use the keys to select a display. See also “Selecting the Display Mode” in Fn+F7 the online manual “Customizing Your VAIO®...

  • Page 71: Av Devices

    VAIO Notebook User Guide AV Devices You can enjoy playing audio/video by connecting AV devices to your computer. See also the manuals supplied with your AV devices. To Connect a TV Connect the computer to a TV using audio/video cables. Switch the input channel of the TV to external input.

  • Page 72: Connecting The Port Replicator

    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. Port replicator Network (Ethernet 10 Base T) Monitor Serial Mouse/Keyboard The port replicator can be powered only with an AC power adapter. Do not remove the AC adapter from the port replicator or the AC outlet while using the port replicator;...
  • Page 73 VAIO Notebook User Guide Turn off your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. On the bottom of the computer, slide the port replicator connector cover open. Port replicator connector Port repilcator connector Attach the bottom of the computer to the port replicator connector until it clicks.
  • Page 74 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. Connecting AC adaptor to port replicator Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer or the optional Sony PCGA- AC19V1 adapter. The power indicator light turns green.
  • Page 75 VAIO Notebook User Guide 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. Disengaging computer from port replicator Lift the computer away from the port replicator.

  • Page 76: 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 77: Connecting An External Microphone

    VAIO Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use. The microphone should be compliant with the plug-in power microphone. To connect an external microphone Use the to locate the Microphone connector.

  • Page 78: Connecting A Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Device

    USB device. Connecting USB device to USB connector 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 79 VAIO Notebook User Guide...

  • Page 80: Adding Memory

    Adding Memory In the future you may want to install memory modules to expand the functionality of your computer. You can increase memory up to 256 MB (128 MB x 2), by installing optional memory modules. For PCG-F690 and PCG- F690K, 128 MB of memory is pre-installed (128 MB x 1).
  • Page 81 VAIO Notebook User Guide Use the special bag for preventing ESD or use aluminum foil when you store the memory module. PCG-F650/PCG-F650K and PCG-F680/PCG-F680K Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory (MB) PCG-F690/PCG-F690K Typical expansion memory configuration Total System Memory (MB) To remove a memory module Shut down your computer and disconnect all peripheral devices, such as your printer.
  • Page 82 After the computer has cooled, loosen and remove the screw that secures the cover of the memory bay on the bottom of your computer. Use an appropriate screwdriver. Removing the memory module cover Touch a metal object (such as the connector panel on the back of your computer) to discharge any static electricity.
  • Page 83 Click the Start button on the Windows status bar, point to VAIO option, and click “Sony Notebook Setup.” The Sony Notebook Setup screen appears. Click the “About This Computer” tab to view the amount of system memory. If the additional memory is not shown, repeat steps 1 through 4 in “To install a memory module.”...

  • Page 84: About The Software On Your Notebook

    About the Software on Your Notebook Your VAIO notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your software titles. For support information, see “For Answers to Your Software Questions”...
  • Page 85 Maximize your time online with CompuServe. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® connector and 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 86 This image management software displays images from your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. The images appear in a convenient light-table format, so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder.

  • Page 87: Smart Capture

    Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that supports the i.LINK interface. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images that you can save or share via e-mail.

  • Page 88: About Your Software

    About Your Software MovieShaker™ 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 89: Create A Movie Using Shaker

    VAIO Notebook User Guide Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Shaker randomly select clips from the Clip tray to create a 30- second scene. Click the Shake tab.

  • Page 90: Editing Clips And Scenes

    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. Working Panel Monitor Trim Palette Adding effects to a scene or a clip: Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel. Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray.

  • Page 91: Picturegear

    VAIO Notebook User Guide Select the format in which you want the document to be saved. Click Next. Locate the folder to which you want the file saved. Name the file. Click Save. Exporting movies may take a long time to complete—Save movie as DV (Digital Video) takes the longest and Quick-Save is the fastest.

  • Page 92: Using Panorama Maker

    Now add more pictures, frames, text, and effects. When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on the toolbar. Designate the folder you where want to save the Album. Enter the Target Album name, select Thumbnails and click Okay. The new album can be viewed using most internet browsers.

  • Page 93: About Your Recovery Cds

    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. For Answers to Your Software Questions Acroba t®...
  • Page 94 EarthLink Network TotalAccess® (EarthLink Network, Inc.) Web site http://help.earthlink.net/techsupport/ phone 800-395-8410 e-mail support@earthlink.net hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day McAfee® VirusScan® (Network Associates, Inc.) Web site http://support.mcafee.com phone 408-988-3832 e-mail cybr@nai.com hours M-F 9AM-5PM Central Time Netscape Communicator® (Netscape Communications Corporation) Web site http://www.netscape.com/ phone...

  • Page 95: Sony Service Center

    WinFax™ Basic Edition (Symantec Corporation) Web site http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/ phone 800-798-0850 800-554-4403 in North America 541-984-2490 outside North America Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476- 6972) or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http://www.sony.com/ pcsupport.

  • Page 96: Using The System And Application Recovery Cds

    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 97 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 98 You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD. If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support. To use the Application Recovery CD(s) Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications.
  • Page 99 VAIO Notebook User Guide...

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you contact Sony PC Support (http://www.sony.com/ pcsupport). Troubleshooting your notebook (Windows Me only) When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear.
  • Page 101 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook. Turn off the notebook and then turn it on. Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears. Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
  • Page 102 Select Yes, then press Enter. The notebook restarts. If your notebook continues to display the message “Operating system not found”, and Windows does not start, contact Sony Customer Support. My notebook stops responding or does not shut down It is best to shut down your notebook using the Shut Down command on the Windows Start menu.
  • Page 103 If you are connecting an optical disc drive with a PC card, disconnect it by stopping the PC card. Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices that you are not currently using. See “To remove a PC card” on page 48 for more information.

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting The Lcd Screen

    The sound of my notebook’s fan is too loud Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy setting to Quiet. This setting slows down the CPU speed. See PowerPanel Help for more information. Troubleshooting the LCD screen My LCD screen is blank Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting The Mouse And Touchpad

    If you connected an external mouse while your notebook is on, you must restart your notebook. If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1, check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector. My touchpad does not work properly You may have disabled the touchpad without a mouse being connected to the notebook.
  • Page 106 Troubleshooting drives, PC cards and peripheral devices I inserted a compatible device into the multipurpose drive bay, but the icon does not appear in the My Computer window The device has not been recognized. Put the notebook into System Idle mode by pressing the Fn and S keys and then resume.
  • Page 107 VAIO Notebook User Guide A dirty or damaged disc may cause the notebook to stop responding while it tries to read the disc. If necessary, restart the notebook, remove the disc, and then check it for dirt or damage. If you see video but can not hear audio, check all of the following: Check that your DVD-ROM drive does not have the mute setting enabled.

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting Software

    Make sure the PC card is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®. Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using. If you are using two PC cards, use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable the devices you are not currently using. Troubleshooting software My software program stops responding or crashes Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting The Modem

    Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct. Check that the software you are using is compatible with the notebook’s modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) My modem connection is slow Your notebook is equipped with a 56K/V.90 compatible modem. Many factors may influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other modems).

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting Audio

    The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional.
  • Page 111 VAIO Notebook User Guide “Customizing Your VAIO® Notebook” manual for details on using Sony Notebook Setup. Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. If this occurs, follow these steps to reset the printer...

  • Page 112: Specifications

    Specifications Model PCG-F650 PCG-F650K Processor 600 MHz* Intel® Pentium® III with Intel® SpeedStep™ Hard Disk Drive C / D Partition (Approximate) Standard RAM 64 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB LCD Screen 14.1" XGA TFT L2 Cache Memory MPEG MPEG1 and MPEG2 Digital Video; supports full-screen playback Graphics Sound Capabilities Diskette Drive...
  • Page 113 VAIO Notebook User Guide Model PCG-F650 PCG-F650K Connection Capabilities Supplied Accessories Power Requirements Power Management Battery Dimensions Weight 6.7 lbs. (3.1 kg) (with battery and 7.1 lbs. (3.2 kg) (with battery and floppy disk drive) Operating 41º F to 95º F (+5º C to 35º C) temperature gradient less than 18º F Temperature Operating Humidity 20% to 80% (not condensed), provided that humidity is less than...
  • Page 114 Model PCG-F650 PCG-F650K Storage Humidity 10% to 90% (not condensed) provided that humidity is less than 20% * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. † The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power. ‡...
  • Page 115 VAIO Notebook User Guide...

  • Page 116: Index

    Index About Your Recovery CDs 92 AC adapter 19, 23 AC power 23 adding hardware 57 memory 79 peripherals 57 printers 65 adjusting brightness 30, 34 Alt key 32 Application Recovery CD 97 Applications key 32 attaching port replicator 71 battery packs 19, 24 charging 25, 52 indicator lights 26, 33, 51...
  • Page 117 VAIO Notebook User Guide starting 29 troubleshooting 99, 107 unpacking 12 connecting coin-operated telephones 63 digital video recorder 58 external speakers 75 hard drives 46 microphone 76 monitor 67 multimedia computer display 68 multiple phone lines 63 network 46, 71 party phone lines 63 PBX 63 phone line 63...
  • Page 118 Escape key 32 expansion memory configuration 80 external devices display 69 See also monitor speakers 34, 75 faxes laws governing 6 floppy disk drive 19 cable 19 disconnecting 39 troubleshooting 105 Fn key 32 combination commands 34 function keys 32 handling 17 CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs 45...
  • Page 119 VAIO Notebook User Guide LCD screen handling 17 lever LCD 29 weight saver release 53 lithium ion battery disposal 7 safety precautions 7 loading battery pack 24 maintenance 17 memory module expansion 80 installing 82 removing 80 microphone connecting 76 connector 68 troubleshooting 109 modem...
  • Page 120 LCD 69 monitor 69 power source 24 Serial connector 71 Shift key 32 Shut Down 30 shutting down 30 Software list 83 Sony Service Center 94 speakers external 75 switching 34 troubleshooting 109 volume 34 Specifications 111 starting computer 29...
  • Page 121 VAIO Notebook User Guide System Hibernation mode 35, System Idle mode 35, 60 System Suspend mode 34, 61 touchpad 36 troubleshooting 99 startup 30, 99 turning on computer 29 interference 5 unpacking the computer 12 connecting 77 connector 77 mouse 77 ventilation slot 22 video camera 58 Video Standby mode 35...

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