SonyメーカーPCG-8491の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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nN Sony Notebook Computer User Guide PCG- X29 © 2000 by Sony Corpor ation..
Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 2 nN Notice to Users © 2000 S ony Co rporat ion. A ll right s reserved . This m anual and the softw are descr ibed h erein, in wh ole or in part, may not be r eproduced, translated, or r educed to any machine- readabl e form without prior written approval.
Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 3 nN Safety I nformation Owner’ s Record The model number and serial numbe r are located on the botto m of your Sony notebook computer . Record the serial number in the space provided he re. Refer to the model and serial number when yo u call V AIO- Link.
Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 4 nN Regulatory Inf ormation This product c onforms to the foll owing Europ ean Directives: 73/23 /EEC (L ow V olta ge Directi ve) 89/336/E EC, 9 2/31/E EC (EM C D ir.
Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 5 nN WARNINGS General ❏ Opening the unit, for whatever rea son, could lead to damages that are no t cover ed by the gua rantee. ❏ T o avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Re fer servicing t o qualified pers onnel only .
Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 6 nN DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BA TTERY ! Do not ha ndle damaged o r leaking Lithium ion batteries . Dispo se of promptly and p roperly . ! Danger of explosion if batt ery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only wit h the same or equivalent type recommended b y the manufactu rer .
We l co me Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 7 nN We l c o m e Cong ratulat ions on p ur chasing a Sony V AIO no tebook c ompute r . Sony has com bined leading-edge t echnolo gy in audio , video, comp uting and co mmunicat ions to provide you with state-of-th e-art personal computing.
We l co me About the User Guides Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 8 nN About the User Guides Y our Documentation Pack contains paper and on-line user guides on a Documentation CD-ROM: Printed Doc ume.
We l co me About the User Guides Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 9 nN ❑ About t he So ftware is a short description of the featur es of the softwar e pre- installed on your system.
We l co me Unpacking Y our Notebook Computer Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 10 nN Unpacking Y our Notebook Computer Remove the following har dware items fr om the box: ✍ *Dependi ng on the type of Sony notebo ok computer y ou have purc hase d, so me accessories ma y be optional.
We l co me Ergonomic Consi derations Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 11 nN Ergonomic C onsiderations Y ou will be using your noteboo k computer as a portable device in a variety of environments.
We l co me Ergonomic Consi derations Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 12 nN ❑ Furniture and po sture – Sit in a chair with goo d back suppo rt. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet ar e flat on the floor . A f ootrest may make you mor e comfortable.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Locating the Control s and Connectors Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 13 nN Using Y our Notebook Computer This section describes how to start us ing your compu ter and how to use your computer ’s internal devices, such as the touchpa d, the disk drives and the battery .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Locating the Control s and Connectors Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 14 nN Front P ower indicator (page 24) Caps Lock indicator (page 31) Spea kers (page 32) Battery 1.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Locating the Control s and Connectors Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 15 nN Right 1 P ower button (page 24) Jog Dial (page 28) i H eadphone connector (page 83) Multi-pu.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Locating the Control s and Connectors Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 16 nN Back Docking station / FDD conne ctor (page 62) USB connector (page 85) a Monitor connector (page 72) DC In (page 18) ✍ T here are ventilation slots on the si des and t he ba ck o f your computer .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Locating the Control s and Connectors Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 17 nN Bottom Intercooler flap lever Drive RELE ASE lever 1 2.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Connecting a Power Source Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 18 nN Connecting a Pow er Source Y ou can use either AC power or a r echargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC Adapter 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the dir ection o f the arro w , and lift the cover .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Connecting a Power Source Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 19 nN Using Battery Power Y ou can use one or two batteries as a source of power. Y ou can in sert the second battery pack into the multi-purpose bay on the right side of the computer (See “ Using a Sec ond Ba tter y Pac k”) .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Connecting a Power Source Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 20 nN T o charge th e battery p ack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer . 2 Insert the battery pack. The computer auto matically charges the battery (the battery indicator li ght flashes in a double blink pattern as the battery charges).
Using Y our Notebook Computer Connecting a Power Source Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 21 nN Battery I ndicator Meaning 1 Indicates th e status of the battery pack in the battery b ay on the left side of the computer . 2 Indicates the st atus of the battery pack in the multi-purpose bay on the righ t side of the computer .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Connecting a Power Source Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 22 nN ✍ F or some s oftwar e applicatio ns and some periph eral devi ces , your comp uter may not ent er system hiberna tion mode w hen battery l ife is low .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Connecting a Power Source Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 23 nN T o remove the battery pack 1 Open the cover of the battery bay .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Starting Y our Computer Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 24 nN Sta rti ng Y our Com puter 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the dir ection o f the arro w , and lift the cover . The bottom part is lifted autom atically and the connector part on the back appears.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Shutting Down Y our Computer Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 25 nN Shutting Down Y our Computer 1 Click the Start button on the W i ndows ® taskbar . 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the St art menu to display th e Shut Down W indows dialog bo x.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Closing the Front Panel Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 26 nN Closing the F ront Panel Close the front panel by holding the clip on the left top of the front panel. If you touch the LCD s creen, you will leave fingerprints on the LCD s creen.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Registering Y our Computer Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 27 nN Registering Y our Comput er Y ou can ta ke advantage o f Sony’s com mitment to qu ality custome r sup.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the Key board Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 28 nN Using the Keyboard Y our keyboard is very similar to a desk top computer ’s, but the keyboard has additional keys th at perform specific notebo ok computer-r elated tasks .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the Key board Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 29 nN Corr ection keys The Ins ert, Back Spa ce, and Delete key s enable you to make corr ections in your document s. Function keys The twel ve function k eys along the top of the key board a re use d to perform desig nated tasks.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the Key board Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 30 nN Combinations and Functions with the Windows ® Key Application s key The Application s key displays a shortcut menu of cont ext-sensiti ve choices; pr essing this key is the equivalent of clicking the right mouse button.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the Key board Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 31 nN Indicators Indicator Func tions Power 1 Power on : lights green. System Idle mode: ligh ts amber . System suspe nd mode: fl ashes amb er . Battery 1 Indicat es the status of the battery ins erted in the battery bay on the left side of the computer .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the Key board Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 32 nN Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combination s/ Featu re Fu nct ions Fn+ (ESC)* System Sus pend Puts the syst em into Syst em Suspend mode, a power mana geme nt s tate .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the Key board Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 33 nN Fn+ (F12)* System Hi berna tion Provid es for the lowest level of pow er consumption. When you execute this command, the states of the system and of the peripheral de vices ar e written to the har d disk a nd the syst em pow er i s t urne d off.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the J og Dial™ Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 34 nN Using the Jog Dial ™ Y our computer is eq uipped with a Jog Dial on the right side of your comput er . Y ou can turn or/and press the Jog Dial to scroll the window , select a software, adjust the internal speaker volu me etc.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the J og Dial™ Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 35 nN Guide mode The Jog Dia l is in the guide mode i f a sof tware or a program is in us e and th e window is active. Depending on the softw are, you can select an item from the s election list tha t is stratified by the List V iew mode, using the Jog Dial.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the J og Dial™ Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 36 nN 1 T urn the Jog Dial to select an item, then pr ess the Jog Dial. The Jog Dial window switches to the guide mode, and shows the Jog Dial's function. 2 T urn or press the Jog Dial to use the Jog Dial's function.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the J og Dial™ Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 37 nN T o select the display m ode of the Jog Dia l window: Check "Pl ace the Jog Dial window abo ve all" if you w ant to have the Jog Dial a lways displayed f orward.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the J og Dial™ Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 38 nN Software that suppor t the Jog Dial If the Sony softwar e supporting the Jog Dial is active, you can use the Jog Dial's functions alloca ted to each software.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the T ouchpad Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 39 nN Using the T ouchpad The keyboard conta ins a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. Y ou can point to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the buil t-in touchpad .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the T ouchpad Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 40 nN Double- click Press the left button twice. Right-click Press the right button o nce. In many appli cations, this a ction display s a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the Fl oppy Disk Driv e Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 41 nN Using the Floppy Dis k Drive Y ou can use the supplied floppy dis k drive either as an external drive or as an internal drive in the multi- purpose bay .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the Fl oppy Disk Driv e Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 42 nN T o use as an internal drive 1 If another device is in th e multi-purpose bay , remove the device. See "T o remove the second battery pack" or "T o r emove the D VD-ROM drive".
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the Fl oppy Disk Driv e Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 43 nN T o remove a diskette ❑ When you finis h using the diskette, wai t until the LED indicator turn s off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the Fl oppy Disk Driv e Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 44 nN T o remove the Floppy Disk drive When the computer is of f, skip steps 1 and 3. 1 Click (Remove Multi-purpose bay) on the PowerPanel toolbar at the right side of the display .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the DVD- ROM Drive Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 45 nN Using the DVD-ROM Drive Y our computer is equipped wit h a DVD-ROM drive. The DVD-ROM dr ive plays both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs. T o insert a disc 1 T urn on the computer .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the DVD- ROM Drive Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 46 nN ✍ Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the di sc drive hub f ingers . If you do not seat the disc firmly , you could damage yo ur disk drive and y ou may not be abl e to open the tr ay .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the DVD- ROM Drive Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 47 nN T o play DVD-ROM discs ❑ T o achie ve op timum per forman ce, you sh ould clos e any ope n applica tion bef ore playing a DVD -ROM movie. ❑ Close the Jog Dial window .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using PC Cards Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 48 nN Using PC Cards Y our computer includes two PC card slots. PC car ds allow yo u to connect portable external devices. ✍ T he PC car d slots can simultaneously accom modate two T ype I, two T ype II , or one T ype III P C cards .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using PC Cards Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 49 nN T o insert a PC card Use the lower slot for PC type III cards. 1 Pull the PC car d RELEASE button up away f rom the computer a nd push it in toward the computer . 2 Remove the PC car d slot protector .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using PC Cards Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 50 nN 4 Knock down the R ELEASE button tow ard the display panel. Insert in the dir ect io n of th e arrow ✍ Do not force a c ard into the slot. It may damage the connector pi ns .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using PC Cards Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 51 nN T o remove a PC card 1 Close any applica tions that are using the PC card. 2 Click the PC card icon in the tasktray and close the card. 3 Pull the PC card r elease button up and pr ess it in toward the computer .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using Smart Connect and Smart Connect Monitor Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 52 nN Using Smart Conn ect and Smart Connect Monitor W ith Smart Connect you can copy , edit or de lete files on another V AIO computer (equipped with Smart Connect) connected to your com puter with an i.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using Power Sav ing Modes Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 53 nN Using Power Saving Modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer , you can take advantage of p ower manag ement settin gs to conserve battery l ife.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using Power Sav ing Modes Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 54 nN System Suspend Mode The computer saves the current state of the system in RAM and switches off power to the CPU. The amber power light f lashes in this mode.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using a Seco nd Battery Pa ck Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 55 nN Using a Second Battery Pack Y ou can purchase a second r echargea ble battery pack. W ith two battery packs, you can extend the time that you use you r computer with battery pow er .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using a Seco nd Battery Pa ck Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 56 nN . T o charge th e second battery pac k Keep the battery pack in the computer wh ile it is connected to AC po wer . The ba ttery indicator flashes whil e the battery is charging.
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using a Seco nd Battery Pa ck Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 57 nN T o remove the second battery pack 1 Ther e is a RELEASE lever on the bottom of the weigh t saver . T o remove the battery pack, slide th e RELEASE lever on the bottom of the computer in the di re c t io n o f th e a r ro w .
Using Y our Notebook Computer Using the W eight S aver Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 58 nN Usin g the W ei ght Sa ver The weight saver pr otects the multi-purpose bay when it is empty . T o attach the Weight Saver 1 If another device is in th e multi-purpose bay , remove the device.
Connecting perip heral devices Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 59 nN Connecting peripheral devices Y ou can add function ality to your computer by connectin g or using any of these peripherals and e.
Connecting perip heral devices PC c ard mode m* Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 60 nN PC card modem* Use your PC card modem to connect to a phone line and access the WWW . Connecting t o a phone line Y ou need to connect a phone line to take advantage of o nline services, the Internet and to register your computer an d software online.
Connecting perip heral devices PC c ard mode m* Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 61 nN Choosing an optional PC Card Modem Y our V AIO notebook computer is a lready configur ed to use the "COM One Plati nium Card MC221 Discovery V .90" PC Card mod em.
Connecting perip heral devices PC c ard mode m* Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 62 nN Docking stati on Y ou can use the PCGA -PSX1 dockin g station (supplied) to connect periphera l devices such as a printer or exter nal display .
Connecting perip heral devices PC c ard mode m* Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 63 nN Left Before connec ting the docki ng stat ion Y ou need to plug the ca ble attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN connecto r on the docking statio n. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outl et.
Connecting perip heral devices PC c ard mode m* Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 64 nN T o connect the docking station to your computer Connect the docking st ation to the dockin g/FDD connector on the back of your computer . 1 Open the cover of your computer .
Connecting perip heral devices PC c ard mode m* Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 65 nN 4 Attach the right si de tab of the docking statio n to the right side hollo w of your computer .
Connecting perip heral devices PC c ard mode m* Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 66 nN 2 After the IN USE indicator has turned off, pull the RELEASE lever on the right side of your computer a nd release the right tab. 3 Relea se the lef t tab. ✍ When t he do ckin g sta tio n is attached to your computer , do not insert or remove the battery .
Connecting perip heral devices External Mouse or Keyboard Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 67 nN External Mouse or Keyboard Y ou can con nect a PS/2-style mous e or keyboard. Plug the keyboa rd ca ble or mou se cable into this connector w ith the M mark facing up.
Connecting perip heral devices Floppy Disk Drive Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 68 nN Floppy Di sk Drive Y ou can use the floppy disk drive as an external drive by connecting it to the floppy disk drive connector on the left side of t he docking statio n.
Connecting perip heral devices Floppy Disk Drive Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 69 nN 2 Slide the flop py disk drive stan d in the direction of the arrow until it lock s into place.
Connecting perip heral devices Printer Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 70 nN Printer Y ou can connect th e printer to your comp uter using the printer cable and the su pplied floppy disk drive cable to print documents. Before using the prin ter ❑ Y ou need to insta ll the driver software supplied with the printer .
Connecting perip heral devices Printer Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 71 nN Resetting your computer for printer use after resuming from a power saving mode * Y our connected printer may not functio n after the computer re sumes from a power saving mode.
Connecting perip heral devices External Di splay Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 72 nN External Display Y ou can connect an external display to your notebook computer . Fo r example, you can use the computer with any of the following: ❑ Computer disp lay (mon itor) ❑ Multimedia com puter display ❑ Projector .
Connecting perip heral devices External Di splay Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 73 nN T o connect a multimedia com puter display Y ou can connect the notebook computer to a multimedia computer display that includes built- in speakers and a microphone.
Connecting perip heral devices External Di splay Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 74 nN Connecting a projector Y ou can use a pr ojector such as the Sony LCD Pr ojector as an external display . ✍ See the manual supplied w ith your proj ector for more informatio n on insta llation an d use.
Connecting perip heral devices External Di splay Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 75 nN T o select a display When you connect a n external display to the monito r connector , you can toggle the output between the Liq uid Crystal Display (LCD), the external monitor , or both devices.
Connecting perip heral devices T o use diskettes wi th the Digital Mavica Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 76 nN T o use di skettes with the Digi tal Ma vica The Digital M avica provides you still ima ges you can copy and ed it on your computer , using PictureGear softwar e.
Connecting perip heral devices Memory St icks™ Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 77 nN Memory Stic ks™ Y ou can enha nce the memory o f your digital cam era or other digital device with Memory S ticks™.
Connecting perip heral devices Digital V ideo C amera Recorder Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 78 nN Digital V ideo Camer a Recorder Y ou can conn ect a digital video camera r ecorder to the i.LINK™ ( IEEE1394) conn ector and use the editing features of the DVgate applicatio n.
Connecting perip heral devices AV D e v i c e s Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 79 nN A V Devices Y ou can enjo y playing aud io/video by con necting A V devices to the docking stati on. See also the manua ls and online help sup plied with yo ur A V devices.
Connecting perip heral devices AV D e v i c e s Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 80 nN ✍ Refer to yo ur MD deck and CD player manuals to c heck the specifi cations . F or further i nformation or if you are not su re of the connection c apabilities of your devices , plea se contact your dealer .
Connecting perip heral devices AV D e v i c e s Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 81 nN T o connect a CD player , an active speaker , or an amplifier Connect a CD player , an active speaker , or an amplifi er to the LINE IN or LINE OUT connector o f the dockin g statio n to play a CD disc and enjo y high qua lity sound.
Connecting perip heral devices AV D e v i c e s Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 82 nN T o connect a TV or a Video Deck Connect the computer to a TV or a video deck using audio/video cables. Switch the input channel of th e TV to external input. Y ou also need to s et up the TV configuratio n system.
Connecting perip heral devices External Spea kers Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 83 nN External Speake rs Y ou can enhan ce the sou nd qual ity of your computer by connect ing exte rnal speakers. T o con nect externa l speakers ❑ Use the i symbol to locate the Headphone connector .
Connecting perip heral devices External Mic rophone Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 84 nN External Microp hone Y our V AIO notebook does not contain an internal microphone. If you need to use a sound input device, for example to ch at on the Internet, you need to plug in an exter nal micr op hone.
Connecting perip heral devices Universal Se rial Bus (USB) Device Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 85 nN Universa l Serial Bus (USB) Device Y ou can connect a USB device to your computer . T o connect a USB device ❑ Use the symbol to locate the USB connector .
Getting Help About Sony’ s Support Options Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 86 nN Getting Help This section describes how to get help an d support from Sony , as well as tr ouble shooti ng tip s for yo ur comp uter . About Sony ’ s Support Optio ns Sony provides several support options for your computer .
Getting Help About Sony’ s Support Options Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 87 nN Other sources of inf ormation ❑ The online help files that accompan y your pre-installed so ftware contain instructions on using the softwa re.
Getting Help T roubleshooting Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 88 nN T roublesh ooting This section describes how to solve commo n problems you may encount er when using yo ur computer . Ma ny problems have simple solu tions, so try these suggestions before you contact V AIO -Link.
Getting Help T roubleshooting Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 89 nN ❑ If you have plugged the computer into an UPS, make sure the UPS is turned on and workin g. ❑ If you are using an external display , check that it is plugge d into a power source and turned on.
Getting Help T roubleshooting Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 90 nN 7 Pres s the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Chan ges) and then pres s Enter . The messag e “Save config uration chan ges and exit now?” appears. 8 Check that [Y es] is selected, then pr ess the Enter key .
Getting Help T roubleshooting Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 91 nN 7 Make sure that Y es is selected and press Enter . The com puter restarts. ❑ T o charge the internal backup battery , lea ve the computer plugged to AC pow er during more than one hour .
Getting Help T roubleshooting Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 92 nN ❑ If you cannot r estart as described in the pr eceding step, you can r estart the computer by pressing pr essing Ctrl+Alt+Delete once and then clicking Shut Down in th e W indow s T as k manager .
Getting Help T roubleshooting Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 93 nN My touchpad i nterprets a single tap as a double-click Open the Mouse icon in the Control Panel and change the button assignments in the Mouse Pro perties dialog box. One of the buttons is assigned to the double-click actio n.
Getting Help T roubleshooting Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 94 nN About DVD-ROMs, CD- ROMs and diskettes My DVD-ROM / CD-RO M drive tray doe s not open ❑ Make sur e the computer is turned on. ❑ Pres s the Eject button on the DVD-ROM / CD-ROM drive.
Getting Help T roubleshooting Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 95 nN 1 Make sure the mute setting is off in your DVD player . 2 Check the master volume setting in the audio Mixer . If you have connected speakers externally , check the volume settin gs in your compu ter speakers and check the connections between your speakers and th e computer .
Getting Help T roubleshooting Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 96 nN ❑ If your computer is power ed by battery , check that the battery is inserted pr operly and that it is char ged. ❑ If you are using an application th at has its own volume control, check that the volume is turned up.
Getting Help T roubleshooting Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 97 nN ❑ If you conn ect a GS M phone, mak e sure that the programming of th e supplied P C card is compatible.
Getting Help T roubleshooting Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 98 nN 2 Open My Computer 3 Open the Contr ol Panel 4 Open Mo dems 5 Select "C OM One Plat inium Ca rd Discovery V .9 0 #2" 6 Choose Delete 7 Insert your "COM One Platinium Card Discovery V .
Getting Help T roubleshooting Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 99 nN About peripher als I canno t use DV devices. The message "DV equipment see ms to be disconnec ted or turned of f" appears. ❑ Check that the DV device is turned on and that the cables are pr operly connected.
Notes on Use Adding Memory Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 100 nN Notes on Use This section describes safety guidelin es and precautions to help protect your computer from potential dam age. Addi ng M emor y In the future you may wa nt to instal l memory mod ules to expand the f unctional ity of your computer .
Notes on Use Adding Memory Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 101 nN Precautions On handl ing Be careful when adding memo ry . Mi stakes on insta llation or removal of the memo ry module may cause a malfunct ion. Electrostatic discha rge can da mage electronic components.
Notes on Use Adding Memory Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 102 nN On keep ing Use the special bag deliver ed with the memory module or wrap the module in aluminium f oil to protect it fr om electrostatic discharge.
Notes on Use Adding Memory Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 103 nN T o remove a memory module 1 Follow th e steps 1 to 5 of "T o install a memory module". 2 T ouch a metal object (su ch as the connector pane l on the back of your comp uter) to discharge static electricity .
Notes on Use Adding Memory Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 104 nN T o install a memory module 1 Shut down your com puter and disconnect a ll peripheral devices, such a s your printer . 2 Unplug the comput er and r emove the battery packs. 3 W ait unt il the computer cool s down.
Notes on Use Adding Memory Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 105 nN 5 Lift the keyboard fr om the LCD displ ay side by relea sing the four tabs, then gently lean it over the displ ay . Be careful not to detach the cable when liftin g the keyboard. 6 Remo ve the me mory mo dule fr om it s pack aging.
Notes on Use Adding Memory Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 106 nN 8 Gently replace the keyboard, then pre ss it in to your computer . Be careful not to detach the cable when lifting th e keyboard. 1 Slide the memory module into the slot. 2 Press the module into place until it clicks .
Notes on Use Adding Memory Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 107 nN 9 Close the computer cover , then tigh ten the screws on the bottom of the computer . T o view the amount of m emory 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Click the Start button , point to V AIO, and click "Sony Noteboo k Setup".
Notes on Use Placing a Keycap Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 108 nN Placing a Keycap Plac e the E nter keyca p, Shif t keyc ap and Space keyca p as des cribe d below . For t he rest, place the keycaps in their origina l place and push until they click .
Notes on Use Other precautions Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 109 nN Other precautions On Handling the Hard Disk The hard disk h as a hi gh storag e densi ty and reads or writes da ta in a short t ime. On the other hand, it may be easil y damaged by mechan ical vibration, sho ck or dust.
Notes on Use Other precautions Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 110 nN On handling the display filter ❑ Remove the clips on the top of th e display before r emoving the display filter as illustrated below . ❑ Hold the displ ay filter by its side s to avoid leavin g fingerprints on the display filter .
Notes on Use Other precautions Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 111 nN On Handlin g the display filter an d the LCD Screen ❑ Do not leave the display filter and the LCD facing the sun as it can damage them. Be car eful when using the computer near a window .
Notes on Use Other precautions Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 112 nN ❑ A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time. The residual imag e disappears in a w hile. Y ou ca n use a scr een saver to prevent r esidual images.
Notes on Use Other precautions Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 113 nN On Handling ❑ Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lig htly moisten ed with a mild detergen t solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder , or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may damage the finish of your computer .
Notes on Use Other precautions Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 114 nN ❑ The computer uses high-fr equency radio signals and may cause interfer ence to radio or TV reception. Should this occur , r elocate the com puter a suitable distance away fr om the set.
Notes on Use Other precautions Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 115 nN On Clean ing CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Discs ❑ Fingerprints and dust on the surface o f a disc may cause r ead errors. Pr oper car e of the disc is essen tial to mainta in its reliability .
Notes on Use Other precautions Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 116 nN ❑ If, after fully charging the battery pack , the battery power is still low , the battery pack may be reaching the end of its lif e and should be replaced. ❑ Y ou do not need to dis charge the battery befor e rechar ging .
Specif icatio ns Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 117 nN Specifications Mode l Nu mb er PCG- X29 Proce ssor Mobile Intel ® Pentium ® III processor 750 M Hz - Intel ® SpeedSt ep™ technology Hard .
Specif icatio ns Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 118 nN T elecommunic ation Capabilities PSTN d ata connec tivity Expansion Capabilities T wo PCMCIA type II or one type III Cards and Card Bus suppor.
Specif icatio ns Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 119 nN ‡ See our s pecial Guarante e extension condi tions. Specificati ons are subject to change w ithout notice. Dimensions Width Height Depth 308 mm 39 mm to 45 mm 261.2 m m We i gh t with weight saver and batter y with FDD and ba ttery 2.
Index Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 120 nN Index A AC adapte r 18 AC power 18 adding hardw are 59 peripherals 59 air ci rculation 113 Alt key 29 Applications k ey 30 B batter y bay 13 batter y pac.
Index Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 121 nN monitor 72 multimedia computer displa y 73 phone line 60 power source 18 projector 74 USB device 85 weig ht sa ver 58 connectors DC In 16 , 18 i.
Index Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 122 nN function keys 30 G Guarantee 27 Guara nte e card 27 H handlin g audio CDs 115 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs 114 , 11 5 diskette s 114 hard driv es indicat or light 14 head phon es 73 Help Mouseware 39 online 87 I i.
Index Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 123 nN connecting 72 connector 73 selecting 75 mouse troubleshooting 92 Mouse Properties scr een 39 multimedia computer displa y 73 Multi-purpose b ay weig ht s.
Index Sony Notebook Computer User Guide 124 nN S Scroll Lock 14 indicat or light 31 second batter y pack 19 , 55 selecting display 75 LCD 75 monitor 75 power source 19 Shift ke y 30 Shut Down Window s.
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