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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Sony Notebook Computer User Guide PCG-C1VE...

  • Page 2: Notice To Users

    Notice to Users © 2000 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.
  • Page 3 As an E Partner, Sony has determined that this product meets the E guidelines for NERGY NERGY energy efficiency. The International E Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes NERGY 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.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony notebook computer. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call VAIO- Link.
  • Page 5 WARNING Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Audio and picture distortion may occur if this equipment is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.

  • Page 6: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information This product conforms to the following European Directives: 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive) 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC Directives) 93/68/EEC (CE Marking Directive) This product complies with EN 55022 Class B and EN 50082-1 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 shorter than 3 metres (9.8 feet)
  • Page 7 Disposal of Lithum Ion battery Disposal of Lithium ion batteries Dispose of properly at end-of- life. In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business waste may be prohibited. Please use the public collection system. Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium ion batteries. Dispose of promptly and properly. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
  • Page 8 Exceptional performance - Your PC includes a fast processor. Portability - The rechargeable battery pack 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.

  • Page 9: About The User Guides

    A complete Regulatory and safety information poster; Your Sony Guarantee conditions. Online Documentation: This User Guide: Using Your Sony Notebook Computer shows you how to use the standard components of your system. Connecting Peripheral Devices explains how you can add functionality by connecting various peripherals.
  • Page 10 Welcome About the Software is a short description of the features of the software pre- installed on your system. Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs explains how to perform a System and an Application Recovery. Consult the Online Help files of the software you're using for detailed information on features and troubleshooting.

  • Page 11: Unpacking Your Notebook Computer

    Welcome Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Remove the following hardware items from the box: Main unit Rechargeable battery pack Display Adapter Documentation Pack Product Recovery CD-ROMs AV cable AC adapter Power cord Phone cable PC card modem Phone plug (country specific) Spare stick covers...

  • Page 12: Ergonomic Considerations

    Welcome 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 take account of the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments: Arms at desk level Wrists relaxed and flat Position of your computer –...
  • Page 13 Welcome Ergonomic Considerations 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.

  • Page 14: Using Your Notebook Computer

    Using Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors There is a ventilation slot located near the PC card slot. Do not cover the ventilation slot when your computer is on. Using Your Notebook Computer This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices, such as the pointing device and PC cards.
  • Page 15 Using Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors Front Built-in Camera Speaker (page 40) (Motion Eye) Left / center / right Microphone (page 64) buttons Memory Stick LCD screen indicator Num Lock Keyboard (page 26) indicator Caps Lock Pointing device (page 32) indicator Scroll Lock...
  • Page 16 Using Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors AC adapter mains connector and power cord: hazardous voltage, according to EN 60950. All other connectors for this notebook are SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage), according to EN 60950. Right ID Label AV Out Connector (page 59) i Headphone connector...
  • Page 17 Using Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors Bottom Reset switch Memory Stick slot window (page 37) Battery lock lever (page 19) Battery release lever (page 19) Battery connector...

  • Page 18: Connecting A Power Source

    Using Your Notebook Computer Connecting a Power Source Use your notebook only with the supplied AC adapter. To disconnect your notebook completely from mains voltage, unplug the AC adapter. Please make sure that the socket outlet is easily accessible. Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source.
  • Page 19 Using Your Notebook Computer Using Battery Power Make sure that the lid of your computer is closed before you insert/remove the battery pack. Using Battery Power You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BP51A battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
  • Page 20 Using Your Notebook Computer Using Battery Power To charge the battery pack Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 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.

  • Page 21: Using Battery Power

    Using Your Notebook Computer Using Battery Power When the battery is running out of power, both the battery and power indicators blink. To determine the time the battery lasts, please refer to Battery information in your Software Guide. Keep the battery pack in the computer while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the computer.
  • Page 22 Using Your Notebook Computer Using Battery Power You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the computer is in system suspend mode.

  • Page 23: Starting Your Computer

    Using Your Notebook Computer Starting Your Computer If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will turn off. Starting Your Computer Open the cover. Hold the bottom of the computer firmly. Do not grab the camera lens when opening the cover, you may break the camera.

  • Page 24: Shutting Down Your Computer

    Using Your Notebook Computer Shutting Down Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer. Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents. Do not close the cover when the built-in camera is turned to the outside.

  • Page 25: Registering Your Computer

    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: VAIO-Link – You can contact VAIO-Link by Internet or e-mail (see your Customer Service Guide for addresses).

  • Page 26: Using The Keyboard

    Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific notebook computer-related tasks. Escape key Function keys Shift key Ctrl key Alt key Fn key ®...
  • Page 27 Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Keyboard Keys Descriptions Navigation keys Several keys are devoted to moving the cursor on the screen. Correction keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you to make corrections in your documents. Function keys The twelve function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks.
  • Page 28 Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Keyboard Keys Descriptions Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices; pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button. Combinations and Functions with the Windows Combinations Functions + F1 Displays Windows Help + Tab...
  • Page 29 Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Keyboard Indicators Indicator Functions Power Power on: lights green. System suspend mode: flashes amber. Battery Indicates the status of the battery inserted in the computer. Hard disk Lights when data is read from or written to the hard drive. Do not enter System Suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator light is on.
  • Page 30 Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Keyboard Combinations/Feature Functions (ESC)* Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power management System Suspend state. To return the system to the active state, press any key. (F3)* Toggles the built-in speaker on and off. Speaker switch Fn+ 2 (F4) Adjusts the built-in speakers’...
  • Page 31 Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Keyboard *You can carry out these functions using the Jog Dial. See Information on Using the Jog Dial in your Software Guide for more information. Some functions are not available until Windows launches. Combinations/Feature Functions Fn+B* Toggles the Bass Boost function off and on.

  • Page 32: Using The Pointing Device

    Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Pointing Device The scroll function is available only with applications that support a scroll-pointing feature. Using the Pointing Device The stick on the keyboard is a cursor-pointing device. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the stick.
  • Page 33 Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Pointing Device Drag Press the stick in the appropriate direction to position the pointer on the desired item or object. While holding the left button, press the stick, then let it go at the desired point. Scroll Press the stick while pressing the center button.

  • Page 34: Using The Jog Dial

    Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Jog Dial™ Using the Jog Dial™ Your computer is equipped with a Jog Dial on the right side of your computer. You can turn or / and press the Jog Dial to scroll the window, select a software, adjust the internal speaker volume, etc.
  • Page 35 Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Jog Dial™ You can adjust the size of the Jog Dial window or close it. To display the Jog Dial window, double-click on the task tray. Launcher mode The Jog Dial window switches to the launcher mode if no software, program is in use, or when the Jog Dial window is active.
  • Page 36 Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Jog Dial™ See your Software guide in Information on Using the Jog Dial for more information. To Use the Jog Dial Launcher mode Click the Jog Dial window or the on-screen display, or press the Jog Dial while pressing the Ctrl key to switch to the launcher mode.

  • Page 37: Using Memory Stick

    Using Your Notebook Computer Using Memory Stick™ Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in the correct direction and turn the label side down when you insert it into the slot. To avoid damaging the computer or the Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if it does not insert...
  • Page 38 Using Your Notebook Computer Using Memory Stick™ To remove a Memory Stick Make sure the access light is off. Push the Memory Stick™ in toward the computer. When it comes out, pull it out*. The Memory Stick window closes automatically when you remove the Memory Stick™.

  • Page 39: Using Memory Stick

    Using Your Notebook Computer Using Memory Stick™ * Always remove your Memory Sticks gently, or they may pop out unexpectedly from the slot. To prevent the possible loss of data, do not remove a Memory Stick media when the Memory Stick media access light is on.
  • Page 40 Using Your Notebook Computer Using the MOTION EYE built-in camera Do not touch the camera lens. Do not point the camera towards the sun. Using the MOTION EYE built-in camera Your computer includes a built-in MOTION EYE camera. You can use the camera to shoot still images and record video clips.
  • Page 41 Using Your Notebook Computer Using the MOTION EYE built-in camera The Finder window appears. Turn the Motion Eye lens towards the subject. Adjust the focus ring. Half-press the Capture button on the computer. The image remains still. To display another image, release the Capture button and press again.
  • Page 42 Using Your Notebook Computer Using the MOTION EYE built-in camera Fully press the Capture button. The Still Viewer window will open and the captured still image appears in the Still Viewer window. For more detailed information about the capture software, please refer to your Software Guide.

  • Page 43: Using Pc Cards

    Your computer includes a PC card slot. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices. Some PC cards may require you to disable idle devices when using the PC card. You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices. Please refer to Sony Notebook Setup in your Software Guide for details.

  • Page 44: To Insert A Pc Card

    Using Your Notebook Computer Using PC Cards To insert a PC card 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 will then come out.
  • Page 45 Using Your Notebook Computer Using PC Cards Close any applications that use the PC card before removing the card. Otherwise, data may be lost. Do not stop the USB Disk. If you remove the USB Disk, the internal Memory Stick slot will be disabled.
  • Page 46 Using Your Notebook Computer Using Power Saving Modes If the battery level falls to below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery. 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.
  • Page 47 Using Your Notebook Computer Using Power Saving Modes When you activate System Hibernation mode, the screen remains black for a while and power is then turned off. Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off. Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use.

  • Page 48: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting peripheral devices Connecting peripheral devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting or using any of these peripherals and enjoy the software described in the About the Software user guide: PC card modem (page 49) Floppy Disk Drive (page 50) CD-ROM Drive (page 53)

  • Page 49: Pc Card Modem

    PC card modem Phone cable and connectors are TNV (Telecommunication Network Voltage), according to EN60950. In order to register your Sony notebook computer, register your software online and use VAIO-Link, you must be connected to a phone line. Your VAIO notebook computer...

  • Page 50: Floppy Disk Drive

    Connecting peripheral devices Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive You can connect an optional floppy disk drive to the USB connector on your computer: To connect the floppy disk drive Plug the USB cable into the USB connector. The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up.
  • Page 51 Connecting peripheral devices Floppy Disk Drive Do not press the Eject button while the LED indicator is on. It may damage the diskette. If the diskette does not come out by pressing the Eject button, disconnect the floppy disk drive from the computer.
  • Page 52 Connecting peripheral devices Floppy Disk Drive In the Stop a Hardware device dialog box, confirm the device that you want to stop. Click OK when the You may safely remove this device dialog box appears. Close the Unplug or Eject Hardware window. You can now safely unplug the USB floppy disk drive.
  • Page 53 The procedures for connecting the CD-ROM drive may vary, depending on the CD-ROM drive. See the manual supplied with your CD-ROM drive for more information on use. * You can purchase the Sony PCGA-CD51/A CD-ROM drive as accessory. For more information, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 54 Before using the printer, you may need to change the Printer setting in the Sony Notebook Setup software. Please refer to Sony Notebook Setup in the Software Guide for further details.

  • Page 55: External Display

    Connecting peripheral devices External Display See the manual supplied with your computer display for more information on installation and use. External Display You can connect an external display to your notebook computer. For example, you can use the computer with the following: Computer display (monitor) Projector.
  • Page 56 Connecting peripheral devices External Display See the manual supplied with your projector for more information on installation and use. You may not be able to display the computer's LCD and the external display together, depending on the types of computer display and projector used.
  • Page 57 External Display To connect a projector You can use a projector as an external display, such as the Sony LCD Projector. You can connect a projector using the supplied Display Adapter. Plug the Display Adapter into the computer's mini VGA Out connector and the display signal cable to the "VGA Out"...
  • Page 58 Connecting peripheral devices External Display *You can carry out these functions using the Jog Dial. See Information on Using the Jog Dial in your Software Guide for more information. To select a display* When you connect an external display to the monitor connector, you can press Fn+F7 to toggle the output between the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), the external monitor, or both devices.
  • Page 59 Connecting peripheral devices External Display 640x480 dots of your computer screen will be displayed on TV. The rest can be seen by scrolling. To connect a TV Use the supplied AV cable to connect your TV monitor to the computer. Plug the supplied AV cable into the computer's AV out connector.
  • Page 60 Connecting peripheral devices i.LINK™ device i.LINK™ cables compatible with your VAIO notebook include cables with the following part numbers: VMC- IL4415 (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).
  • Page 61 Connecting peripheral devices i.LINK™ device The Sony digital video camera recorder is taken as example; your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently. See the manual supplied with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use.
  • Page 62 Connecting peripheral devices i.LINK™ device If the VAIO computer that you want to connect to your VAIO computer has a version of Smart Connect that is not Smart Connect 3.0, you need to install Smart Connect for legacy in your Windows Me system. Smart Connect for legacy is provided with your Application Recovery CD-ROM.

  • Page 63: External Speakers

    Connecting peripheral devices External Speakers Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. Turn down the volume of the speakers before you turn them Do not place diskettes on the speakers; the speaker’s magnetic field may damage the data on the diskettes. See the manual supplied with your speakers for more information on installation and...

  • Page 64: External Microphone

    Connecting peripheral devices External Microphone Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use. See the manual supplied with your microphone for more information on installation and use. External Microphone You can enhance the quality of sound input by using an external microphone. To connect an external microphone Use the m to locate the Microphone connector.
  • Page 65 USB device carefully for more information on installation and use. You can connect the optional Sony USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1 series). As the driver for PCGA- UMS1 series is preinstalled on your computer, you can use this PCGA-UMS1 series USB mouse by just connecting it.

  • Page 66: Getting Help

    Getting Help About Sony’s Support Options Getting Help This section describes how to get help and support from Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for your computer. About Sony’s Support Options Sony provides several support options for your computer. When you have questions...
  • Page 67 The Sony e-mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail. Just send your question in an e-mail message and a Customer Service Analyst will send you a reply with the answer. To send a question to Sony e-mail support, please refer to the instructions in your Customer Service Guide.

  • Page 68: Table Of Contents

    Getting Help Troubleshooting When you reconnect devices (other than USB devices), be sure to turn off the computer as described in Shutting down your computer. If you turn off the computer in other ways, it may result in data loss. Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer.

  • Page 69: About The Computer And Software

    Getting Help Troubleshooting About the computer and software My computer does not start Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on.
  • Page 70 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 71 Getting Help Troubleshooting Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete may result in data loss in files that are currently open. My computer does not shut down It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the ® Windows Start menu. Using other methods, including those listed here, may result in loss of unsaved data.

  • Page 72: About Digital Video Captures And Dvgate

    If you have connected an external mouse while your computer is on, you must restart your computer. If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse, check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector. The key top comes off Put it back where it was and press it until it clicks.

  • Page 73: About The Display

    Getting Help Troubleshooting I cannot import any data to my computer with DVgate Make sure that you have not selected the Ultimate Battery Life power saving mode. If you are in Ultimate Battery Life mode, select another mode. About the display The game images or video images are not clear Right-click the application bar of the PowerPanel software, choose "CPU speed settings", and take the check off the box "Auto ".

  • Page 74: About The "Motion Eye" Camera

    Getting Help Troubleshooting The window I have just closed continues to appear on my LCD ® Press the Windows key and the D key twice to refresh the screen. About the “MOTION EYE” Camera There is a vertical line when shooting a bright subject with a dark background using "MOTION EYE"...

  • Page 75: About Cd-Roms And Diskettes

    Getting Help Troubleshooting Depending on monitor mode, color palette, and other causes, the video memory is running out and the camera image is not displayed. Reduce the color palette or monitor resolution. Start Camera setting utility and select "Default". If the above countermeasures do not work, restart the computer. About CD-ROMs and diskettes The CD-ROM drive is not detected by the computer or does not run normally.

  • Page 76: About Sound

    Getting Help Troubleshooting About sound My speakers are not producing sound The built-in speakers may be turned off. Press Fn+F3 to turn on the speakers. The speaker volume may be turned to the minimum. Press Fn+F4, and then press V or b to increase the volume. If nothing happens after having pressed Fn+F3 or Fn+F4, double-click System in Control Panel.

  • Page 77: About The Modem

    Getting Help Troubleshooting An error message appears when using voice-related software programs Double-click Yamaha DS-XG Audio Config in Control Panel. Open the Echo tab and deselect the Enable check box. Click OK. If you are using several voice-related software programs at the same time, close them.
  • Page 78 Getting Help Troubleshooting 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 Internet Service Provider, check the following: Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise.

  • Page 79: About Peripherals

    Check that your computer is not in Ultimate Battery Life mode. If this mode is selected, select another mode. My PC card is not working Make sure the PC card is compatible with your version of Windows Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently using. ®...

  • Page 80: About Memory Stick

    Getting Help Troubleshooting About Memory Stick My image file does not open, even though I insert a Memory Stick into the slot. VisualFlow is automatically started by default, if you insert a Memory Stick into the slot. If VisualFlow is active and the Memory Stick image files are not displayed, the Memory Stick format type might be different.
  • Page 81 Getting Help Troubleshooting By default, the standby and hibernation features are enabled. My system does not enter the power saving mode I selected Confirm your current notebook settings by proceeding as follows: Click Start, then Programs, Accessories, System Tools and System Information. The Help and Support screen appears.

  • Page 82: Notes On Use

    Notes on Use Notes on Use This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help protect your computer from potential damage. On Upgrading the System Your notebook computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors' technology. To avoid the invalidation of your Guarantee by mishandling, it is recommended that: You contact your dealer to install a new memory module, You do not install it yourself, if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on...

  • Page 83: Placing A Key Top

    Notes on Use Placing a key top Do not take off the key top intentionally. It may cause a malfunction. As it may damage the computer if you press it to excess, handle it with care. Placing a key top If the enter key or the space key comes off, replace the key top as it is shown below.

  • Page 84: Other Precautions

    Notes on Use Other precautions 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. Keep the hard disk away from magnets.
  • Page 85 Notes on Use Other precautions On Handling the LCD Screen 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.
  • Page 86 Notes on Use Other precautions 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 AC adapter supplied. Do not use any other AC adapter. On Handling Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
  • Page 87 Notes on Use Other precautions Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. The computer’s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction. Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets, or near material such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots.
  • Page 88 Notes on Use Other precautions On Cleaning CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Disks Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disk may cause read errors. Proper care of the disk is essential to maintain its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disk.
  • Page 89 Notes on Use Other precautions 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.

  • Page 90: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Model Number Processor Hard Disk Drive Standard RAM Maximum RAM LCD Screen L2 Cache Memory MPEG MPEG 1 Digital Video Supports full-screen playback Graphics ATI Rage Graphics chip with 8 MB Video RAM and 3D accelerator Sound Capabilities Expansion One PCMCIA type II Card and Card Bus support Capabilities...
  • Page 91 Specifications Model Number Connection VGA Monitor, Projector or Television, Memory Stick, External speakers Capabilities on or Headphone, Microphone, USB, Type II PC Cards, Notebook Supplied Accessories Modem (+ plug), Rechargeable battery, AC Adapter, Power Cord, Display Adapter, Spare Stick Caps, AV cable. Service Guarantee Power Requirement...
  • Page 92 Specifications Model Number Storage Humidity 10% t 90% (Not condensed) provided that humidity is less than 20% at +60°C ( hygrometer reading of less than 35°C) MOTION EYE camera Image device 1/6 inch, progressive scan 350,000 pixels CCD Lens White balance Shutter speed Video Capture format / size...
  • Page 93 Compatibility table Compatibility table This table contains an overview of the devices that are compatible or not with your notebook. Devices Compatible Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1 Series AC adapter PCGA-AC16V i.LINK cables VMC-IL4415 VMC-IL4408Series Floppy Disk Drive PCGA-UFD5 CD-ROM Drive...
  • Page 94 Index Index AC adapter AC power adding hardware peripherals printers air circulation Alt key Applications key battery pack charging indicator light status indicator lights inserting loading power status removing battery packs charging indicator lights inserting inserting into battery bay loading rechargeable brightness adjusting...
  • Page 95 Index setting up starting troubleshooting connecting CD-ROM drive digital video recorder external speakers floppy disk drive microphone monitor phone line power source printer USB device connectors DC In i.LINK keyboard microphone printer Correction keys correction keys Ctrl key cursor-movement keys Customer Service Guide customer support See also VAIO-Link...
  • Page 96 Index Guarantee Guarantee card handling audio CDs CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs diskettes hard drives indicator light headphone Help online i.LINK IEEE1394 Indicator lights indicator lights battery Caps Lock charge status hard drive Num Lock power Scroll Lock Insert key inserting battery pack diskettes into drive installing hardware...
  • Page 97 Index connector switching among mouse troubleshooting Navigation keys navigation keys Notebook Computer Num Lock indicator light numeric keypad area online help operator keys output devices adding packing list PC card inserting slots troubleshooting Type II phone cable connecting line power cord indicator light switch...
  • Page 98 Index selecting power source Shift key Shut Down Windows dialog box Software guide Sony e-mail support service speakers external switching troubleshooting Start button starting computer switching display monitor System Hibernation mode System Suspend mode technical specifications technical support troubleshooting startup...

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