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PCG-SRX77/SRX77P

SERVICE MANUAL

For American Area
US Model
Canadian Model
Ver 1-2002A
Revision History
S400
Lineup : PCG-SRX77
PCG-SRX77P
Illust : PCG-SRX77P
• Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
9-874-456-01

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    PCG-SRX77/SRX77P SERVICE MANUAL For American Area US Model Canadian Model Ver 1-2002A Revision History S400 Lineup : PCG-SRX77 PCG-SRX77P Illust : PCG-SRX77P • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. NOTEBOOK COMPUTER 9-874-456-01...
  • Page 2 Caution Markings for Lithium/Ion Battery - The following or similar texts shall be provided on battery pack of equipment or in both the Sony and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel logo and Intel Inside operating and the service instructions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PARTS LIST 5-1. Main Section ..............5-2 5-2. LCD Section – Made by TS – .......... 5-5 (to 5-6) History of the changes is shown as the “Revision History” at the end of this data. Confidential — 3 — PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM)

  • Page 4: Chapter 1. Removal

    1-2. Main Electrical Parts Location Diagram LCD Assy Inverter Unit IFX-177 Board RJ-45 Connector MBX-57 Board Speaker Card, Wireless LAN CNX-149 Board Card, Modem DC Jack SWX-86 Board DC Fan IFX-178 Board Speaker CNX-148 Board IFX-175 Board Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM)

  • Page 5: Removal

    1 ACE (M2X5), Lock (X2) 2 Lid (HDD) 3 ACE (M2X4)(DIA.4.6), Lock (X2)(Gold) 5 HDD 2 Blacket (HDR) 1 Screw M3X4 (X2) (Gold) MBX-57 Board CN1011 4 Blacket (HDF) 5 PWB, Flexible Print (For HDD) Gasket (A) 3 Screw M3X4 (Gold) Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM)

  • Page 6: Keyboard Unit (J), Housing (Palmrest) Assy

    9 Blind,Screw (X2) Assy Claws q; ACE (M2X4)(DIA.4.6) Lock (X2) (Gold) Claw MBX-57 Board CN1901 MBX-57 Board CN1800 1 ACE (M2X5), Lock (X2) 2 ACE (M2X5), Lock (X2) 4 ACE (M2X5), Lock (X3) 3 ACE (M2X5), Lock (X2) Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM)

  • Page 7: Pad Touch, Speaker, Swx-86 Board, Ifx-175 Board, Dial Unit Jog

    Tape (Harness) wa SWX-86 Board 9 FFC (SWX-IFX) w; ACE (M2X4), Lock (Gold) qa IFX-175 Board ql Dial Unit, Jog IFX-175 Board qk ACE (M2X4), Lock (X2)(Gold) CN5500 q; ACE (M2X4), Lock(X2)(Gold) qd FFC of the Dial Unit,Jog Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM)

  • Page 8: Foot (R) Rear, Foot (L) Rear, Foot (R)

    6 Foot (L), Rear 3 ACE (M2X4)(DIA.4.6), Lock (Gold) 8 Screw +B 2X4 5 Foot (R), Rear 5. Display Assy 6 Display Assy 3 Screw +B 2X4 2 ACE (M2X4)(DIA.4.6), Lock (Gold) 4 Screw +B 2X4 MBX-57 Board CN1000 Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM)

  • Page 9: Holder (Heat Sink), Heat Sink, Fan Dc, Card Modem

    9 ACE (M2X8), Lock (X2)(Silver) qa Heat Sink MBX-57 Board q; Sheet (USB) CN1500 MBX-57 Board CN300 qs Fan, DC 7. Card Wireless Lan Tape (Harness) 3 Card, coaxial (with UFU Connector) 6 Card, Wireless Lan CNX-149 Board CN4599 Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM)

  • Page 10: Board, Harness (With Dc Jack)

    CN1902 CN2501 qd Cover (BR) MBX-57 Board 3 ACE (M2X4)(DIA.4.6), CN1000 Lock (Gold) 4 Bracket (K) q; Bolt (X2) (Gold) 1 ACE (M2X4)(DIA.4.6), Lock (Gold) MBX-57 Board 2 Harness (With DC Jack) CN2602 5 Cable, Flexible Flat Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM)

  • Page 11: Escutcheon (L) Assy, Ifx-177 Board, Harness Rj-45, Escutcheon (R), Cnx-148 Board, Cnx-149 Board, Ifx-178 Board

    Lock (Gold) 3 Cable, 2 CNX-148 Board Flexible flat 9 CNX-149 Board 4 Escutcheon (R) CNX-149 Board CN4500 0 Harness (2Pin) 5 ACE (M2X4)(DIA.4.6), Lock (Gold) 6 IFX-178 Board IFX-178 Board CN7001 7 Cable, coaxial (With UFL Connector) Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM)

  • Page 12: Lcd Section - Made By Ts

    8 ACE (M2), Lock (Gold) 1 Blind (LCD) Screw 2 ACE (M2) (DIA.4.6), Lock (X2) (Black) B Claws (X2) C Claws (X3) 9 Cover (L) 5 Housing (Bezel) Assy 6 ACE (M2), Lock (Gold) 7 Cover (R) Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM)

  • Page 13: Lcd Unit Inverter Unit, Tilt (L), Tilt (R), Housing (Display) Assy

    5 LCD Harness 9 Tilt (L) 8 ACE (M2), Lock (X2) (Gold) To remove the harness from the Tilt (L), remove it in the direction of the arrow. 0ACE (M2), Lock (X2) (Gold) qa Tilt (R) Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM) 1-10 (END)

  • Page 14: Chapter 2. Self Diagnostics

    CHAPTER 2. SELF DIAGNOSTICS ATTENTION Please confirm “Self Diagnostics” method which will be informed you with distribution of “Self Diagnostics” software. Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM) (END)

  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Block Diagram

    CN6P CN6P CN17P CN26P IFX-175 STmicro Battery IFX-175 1-682-697-11 M29W200BB70N6 11.1V/3600mAh KeyBoard ZS-122 Mic CN ZS-122 1-720-384-11 Memorystick Controller CNX-148 HeadPhone CN CNX-148 TouchPad 1-682-701-11 1-682-701-11 BckBtn SWX-86.11 Speaker R Speaker L SWX-86.11 1-682-703-11 Speaker L Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM) (END)

  • Page 16: Chapter 4. Frame Harness Diagram

    IFX-178 Board DIAL UNIT, JOG CARD, WIRELESS LAN (Side-A) PAD, TOUCH From board to connector (direct connection) Harness (connector at both end) Harness (soldered at one end) Connectors soldered on board and appearing on the panel Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM) (END)

  • Page 17: Chapter 5. Exploded Views And Parts List

    0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. anticipated when ordering these items. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant • When two or more parts are shown in parallel, use the le numéro spécifié. part described first as the main part. Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM)

  • Page 18: Main Section

    4-657-969-01 BRACKET (HDF) * 52 4-657-970-01 BRACKET (HDR) 4-657-964-01 LID (HDD) 4-657-986-01 FOOT 4-657-981-01 SHEET (HDD), INSULATING 4-657-977-01 FOOT (R), REAR 4-657-976-01 FOOT (L), REAR 4-657-968-01 FOOT (R) 4-646-722-11 BLIND, SCREW 4-657-962-01 SPRING (C), TORSION 4-659-711-01 SHEET (BOSS) Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM)
  • Page 19 Supplied with 46 Supplied Supplied with 20 with 47 Supplied with 42 Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM)

  • Page 20: Lcd Section - Made By Ts

    0 or dotted line with mark une marque 0 sont critiques 0 are critical for safety. pour la sécurité. Replace only with part number Ne les remplacer que par une specified. pièce portant le numéro spécifié. Confidential PCG-SRX77/SRX77P (AM) (END)
  • Page 21 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 1 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start PCG-SRX77/PCG-SRX77P...
  • Page 22 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 2 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM...
  • Page 23 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 3 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Contents Welcome............5 Unpacking Your Computer .........6 Registering Your Computer ........8 Setting up your dial-up connection ......9 Setting Up Your VAIO Computer .....13 Locating the Controls and Ports ........14 Connecting a Power Source ........18 Starting Your Computer ..........24 Shutting Down Your Computer ........26 Using Power Saving Modes ........27...
  • Page 24 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 4 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting........53 Getting Help..........59 Support Options ............59 Software Support Information ........61 Sony Service Center..........63...

  • Page 25: Welcome

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 5 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. Features Here are just some of the features your VAIO® computer has to offer: ❑...

  • Page 26: Unpacking Your Computer

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 6 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Remove the following hardware items from the box: Main Unit Power Cord AC Adapter Display Adapter Rechargeable Battery Pack...

  • Page 27: Recovery Cds

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 7 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Unpacking Your Computer Documents ❑ VAIO® Computer User Guide — A searchable online help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new notebook. To open this file, click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Help and Support, and click VAIO User Guide.

  • Page 28: Registering Your Computer

    Packet containing special product offers Limited Warranty card ❑ Registering Your Computer Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: Sony Customer Support — Talk to a Support Representative to ❑...

  • Page 29: Setting Up Your Dial-Up Connection

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 9 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Setting up your dial-up connection Setting up your dial-up connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of connecting to the Internet and then choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account.
  • Page 30 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 10 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Phone and Modem Options screen Select the location from where you are dialing and then click OK. The New Connection Wizard appears.
  • Page 31 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 11 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Setting up your dial-up connection New Connection Wizard Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up your Internet connection.
  • Page 32 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 12 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 33: Setting Up Your Vaio Computer

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 13 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Setting Up Your VAIO Computer This section describes the following topics: Locating the Controls and Ports ❑ Connecting a Power Source ❑ Starting Your Computer ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer ❑ Using Power Saving Modes ❑...

  • Page 34: Locating The Controls And Ports

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 14 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Locating the Controls and Ports Front Wireless LAN indicator Memory Stick® media slot Jog Dial control Speaker Jog Dial back button Display Left/Right buttons Hard disk drive indicator Touchpad Num Lock indicator Power indicator...
  • Page 35 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 15 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Locating the Controls and Ports Left Speakers Monitor port Ethernet port i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port PC Card slot Peripheral device DC Out port Wireless LAN on/off switch Modem jack PC Card release button * Compatible with certain optical disc drives.
  • Page 36 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 16 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right Memory Stick® media slot Microphone jack USB port Ventilation duct Headphone jack DC In port Do not cover the ventilation duct while your computer is on.
  • Page 37 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 17 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Locating the Controls and Ports Bottom Battery lock/unlock lever Ventilation fan Battery unlock lever Reset button press reset button, use a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip).

  • Page 38: Connecting A Power Source

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 18 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start 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 port on the computer.

  • Page 39: Using Battery Power

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 19 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Connecting a Power Source Notes on the AC adapter ❑ Your computer operates on 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz. ❑ Do not share the AC outlet with other power-consuming equipment, such as a copy machine or shredder.
  • Page 40 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 20 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Slide the lock/unlock lever into the lock position. Inserting Battery Pack Battery Grooves 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).
  • Page 41 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 21 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Connecting a Power Source Battery Indicator Light Battery indicator Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning The computer is using battery power. Single-blink The battery is running out of power. Double-blink The battery is charging. The computer is using AC power.

  • Page 42: Notes On Batteries

    You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter, or if you remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode. You can purchase an optional, double-capacity battery, such as the Sony PCGA- BP4S model. Notes on batteries Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140°...

  • Page 43: Conserving Battery Power

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 23 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Connecting a Power Source ❑ If you are not using the computer for an extended period of time, remove the battery pack from the computer to prevent damage to the battery. ❑...

  • Page 44: Starting Your Computer

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 24 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Starting Your Computer Slide the release lever to the right and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly. Opening Your Computer Release lever...
  • Page 45 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 25 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Starting Your Computer Slide the power button to the right, until the green power indicator turns on. Turning on Your Computer Power button Power indicator ✍ If you slide the power button to the right and hold it in that position for at least four seconds, the computer turns off.

  • Page 46: Shutting Down Your Computer

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 26 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Shutting Down Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar. Click Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu to display the “Turn off computer”...

  • Page 47: Using Power Saving Modes

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 27 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Using Power Saving Modes 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 enables you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate.
  • Page 48 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 28 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start To activate Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode, press the key combination Fn+F12, or press the power button and release it immediately. The “Save to Disk Manager” screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode.

  • Page 49: Adding Memory

    Expansion memory modules are available as options. For memory upgrades, use only unbuffered PC100 (CL2) SDRAM µDIMM modules. (Sony offers the optional 128 MB PCGA-MM128T memory module.) This section provides you with information on removing and replacing a memory module: ❑...

  • Page 50: Precautions And Procedures

    Sony recommends that memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center. To find the nearest center or agent, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

  • Page 51: Installing A Memory Module

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 31 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Installing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module To add a memory module, proceed as follows: Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices. Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the computer, and remove the battery.
  • Page 52 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 32 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display, then lift it away slightly. Lifting the Keyboard Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side. Gently turn the keyboard over the touchpad. Take care not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard.
  • Page 53 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 33 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Installing a Memory Module 12 Install the memory module by sliding the module into the open slot. Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the computer.

  • Page 54: Removing A Memory Module

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 34 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Removing a Memory Module Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices. Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the computer, and remove the battery. Wait for the computer to cool down. ✍...
  • Page 55 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 35 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Removing a Memory Module Slide the keyboard toward the LCD display, then lift it away slightly. Lifting the Keyboard Lift the keyboard from the LCD display side. Gently turn the keyboard over the touchpad. Take care not to detach the cable when lifting the keyboard.

  • Page 56: Confirming Added Memory Capacity

    Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click Sony Notebook Setup. Click the About This Notebook tab. Verify that the System Memory displayed in the left panel matches the amount of memory installed. Sony Notebook Setup Dialog Box...

  • Page 57: About The Software On Your Computer

    This section gives you the following: ❑ An overview of the various software that come with your computer and the activities you can perform with your software Details on your Sony application, driver, and system recovery CDs ❑...
  • Page 58 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 38 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Overview Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software listed below, depending on the configuration you purchased. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions, or include supporting documentation. Adobe Acrobat®...
  • Page 59 Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB Web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support. * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, oper- ating system and compatible i.LINK devices.
  • Page 60 MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. 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 61 Sony Electronics Inc. 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 62 Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Support Agent provides immediate, interactive online support. * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, oper- ating system and compatible i.LINK devices.
  • Page 63 About the Software on Your Computer VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays any still picture, movie, or sound file stored in a Memory Stick® media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner.

  • Page 64: Dvgate Application Notes

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 44 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start DVgate application notes Digital video captures If your system displays the message, “Failed to record to DV deck, please check deck’s power status, cable connection…,” while you are recording images to a digital video device using DVgate software, close all open applications, and restart your computer.
  • Page 65 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 45 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM DVgate application notes To defragment a partition Before you begin to defragment a partition, make sure you back up all files that you want to save. Click the Start button in the Windows® taskbar. ❑...

  • Page 66: Application, Driver, And System Recovery Cds

    CDs. To use your recovery CDs, see “Using Your Recovery CDs” on page 47 for more information. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Driver Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc.

  • Page 67: Using Your Recovery Cds

    ✍ 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. Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications.
  • Page 68 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 48 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start To use the Driver Recovery CD(s) The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer, hardware, or software application.
  • Page 69 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 49 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Using Your Recovery CDs Properties dialog box Click Reinstall Driver. The Hardware Update Wizard appears. Click Next. The wizard will search for the correct driver on your Driver Recovery CD. 10 When the recovery process is complete, click Finish. Some drivers will require that you reboot the computer to complete installation.
  • Page 70 If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support. Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive. Shut down your computer as described in the “Shutting Down Your Computer” section of your printed Quick Start.
  • Page 71 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 72: Recovering Microsoft Word

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 52 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Recovering Microsoft Word If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD, use the supplied Microsoft® Word CD-ROM to recover this application. The basic version of Word is preinstalled; you may load other Word options from the Word Application CD.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Unplug the power cord, press the reset button by using a thin, straight object ❑ (such as a paper clip), remove battery pack, plug it in again and turn on the power. ✍ If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport/.
  • Page 74 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer 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 75 Select Yes, then press Enter. The computer restarts. If your computer continues to display the message “Operating system not found,” and Windows does not start, contact Sony Computing Support. My computer stops responding or does not shut down. It is best to shut down your computer using the Turn Off Computer command on the Windows Start menu.
  • Page 76 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 56 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start The Power Management setting is not responding. Your computer’s operating system may become unstable if it is interrupted or if you attempt to make changes before the computer completely enters a lower power mode, such as Hibernate.
  • Page 77 To enable the touchpad: Press the Windows® key and use the arrow keys to select All Programs, and then Sony Notebook Setup. Select the Touchpad tab using the arrow keys. Select Enable Touchpad, either by pressing the Tab key or the Alt+“E” keys, and then press Enter.
  • Page 78 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 58 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start Press the “R” key to restart your computer. ❑ If you cannot restart your notebook as described in the step above, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously to display Windows Task Manager, press Alt+“U”...

  • Page 79: Getting Help

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 59 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Getting Help Sony provides you with several support options to answer questions about your VAIO® computer or the preinstalled software. Refer to these resources in the order they are listed. Support Options VAIO®...
  • Page 80 4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). Sony Customer Support Software support is available free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. You can call and speak with a Sony Customer Support Representative without using your computer by calling: 1-888-4-SONY- PC (1-888-476-6972).

  • Page 81: Software Support Information

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 61 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Software Support Information Software Support Information Adobe Acrobat® Reader™, Photoshop® Elements (Adobe Systems, Inc.) Web site http://www.adobe.com phone 206-675-6126 (fee-based support) e-mail techdocs@adobe.com hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM (PST) America Online® (America Online, Inc.) Web site http://www.aol.com phone...
  • Page 82 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day * Support from 1-888-4-SONY-PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase. Windows® Operating System, Internet Explorer, Word (Microsoft Corp.) Web site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport...

  • Page 83: Sony Service Center

    Bass_QuickStart.book Page 63 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Sony Service Center Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or find Sony Computing Service on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
  • Page 84 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 64 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM VAIO® Computer Quick Start...
  • Page 85 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 65 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM Index starting unpacking AC adapter connecting AC power power source adding memory Application Recovery CD DC In Driver Recovery CD DVgate applications batteries using battery pack features charging indicator light status hardware indicator lights online support...
  • Page 86 26, 55 recharging battery pack Recovery CD registering your computer removing battery pack memory module restoring data selecting power source setting up setting up your PC support software descriptions DVgate Sony Fax-on-Demand service Sony Service Center Standby mode starting...
  • Page 87 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 67 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM...
  • Page 88 Bass_QuickStart.book Page 68 Friday, November 30, 2001 12:22 PM © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, DVgate, Handycam, Media Bar, MovieShaker, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 89 Part No. PCG-SRX77 9-874-456-01 PCG-SRX77P This manual and the constituent data may not be replicated, copied nor reprinted in whole or in part without prior written authorization of Sony Corporation. Printed in USA Information Technology Company English 2002A1600-1 Sony Corporation 9-874-456-01 ©...

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