VAIO Notebook User Guide PCG-SR17/PCG-SR17K
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VAIO® Notebook User Guide Owner’s Record ❑ The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of your Sony notebook. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques. ❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique. ❑ N’utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour prévenir d’une fuite de gas si vous êtes près de la fuite. ❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès. Comme le faisceau laser utilisé par cet appareil est dangereux pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de démonter le boîtier.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide ❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone num
VAIO® Notebook User Guide The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil présente un risque d'incendie ou de brûlures chimiques. Ne pas démonter, incinérer ou exposer à une température de plus de 100°C. Évacuer promptement la batterie usée. Garder hors de portée des enfants.
installations de l’entreprise locale de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations. Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur.
Contents Welcome.....................................................13 Features .....................................................................13 Unpacking Your Notebook .......................................14 Ergonomic Considerations ........................................16 Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook ...........21 Locating Controls and Connectors ............................21 Connecting a Power Source ......................................25 Starting Your Computer ........................
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using Memory Stick® Media ................................. 57 Using Power Saving Modes...................................... 63 Connecting Peripheral Devices ...............67 Connecting a Phone Line .......................................... 68 Connecting the Internal Modem to the Telephone Line ................................................... 69 Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN) ........ 72 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ...
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® notebook. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. Features ✍ For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Notebook, see Specifications on page 117. ❑ Exceptional performance — Your notebook includes a fast Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor 700MHz featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology and a V.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your Notebook Remove the following hardware items from the box: Main unit Power cord Rechargeable battery pack AC adapter Display Adapter Manuals ❑ The VAIO® Notebook User Guide — Contains information on setting up your notebook, supplementary updates and software information. This manual describes the features and specifications of your notebook, the applications included with your system, how to contact software vendors, and solve common problems.
Unpacking Your Notebook Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) — Allows you to restore the software titles that were shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased accidentally. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased. ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) — Allows you to reinstall individual applications or device drivers if they are corrupted or accidentally erased.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your notebook computer as a portable device in a variety of environments. Whenever possible, you should apply the following ergonomic considerations to both stationary and portable environments. Recommended Position Computer positioned directly in front of you Arms at desk level Wrists relaxed and flat ❑ Position of your computer — Place the computer directly in front of you as you work.
Ergonomic Considerations fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the proper position. You can adjust the brightness setting of the display also. ❑ Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare or reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide ❑ Do not use cut or damaged connection cables. ❑ Your computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coinoperated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). ❑ If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for a problem, the telephone company may bill you for the service call.
Ergonomic Considerations ❑ Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal. ❑ A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time. The residual image disappears in a while. You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images. ❑ The screen becomes warm during operation.
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Setting Up Your VAIO® Notebook This section describes how to start using your computer and how to use your computer’s internal and external devices.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide 6 Caps Lock indicator 7 Scroll Lock indicator 8 Microphone 9 LCD screen 10 Keyboard 11 Touchpad 12 Power 13 Left/right button 14 Speakers Back 1 Battery connector 22
Locating Controls and Connectors Left 1 DC In connector 2 Air vent 3 VGA adapter output (for connecting an external display) 4 5 6 USB connector Memory Stick® media slot Memory Stick eject button 23
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Right 1 i Headphone connector 2 m Microphone/Line IN connector 3 Jog Dial control 4 PC Card eject button 5 PC Card slot i.LINK®* (IEEE1394) S400 6 7 Phone line jack * i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that the unit contains an IEEE1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.
Connecting a Power Source Bottom 1 Battery lock lever 2 Battery release lever Connecting a Power Source You can use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC Adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter (PCGA-AC16V1) into the DC In connector on the notebook. 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter. 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using Battery Power You can use a battery pack as a source of power. The PCGA-BP2S battery pack that comes with your notebook is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Follow the steps below to insert and charge the battery pack. To Insert the Battery Pack You can insert or remove the battery pack without turning off the notebook when your notebook is connected to the AC adapter. Before inserting or removing a battery pack, close the cover.
Connecting a Power Source To Charge the Battery Pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the notebook. 2 Insert the battery pack. The notebook 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. This process takes 2 hours if the system is off, 5.5 hours if the system is on. To charge the battery completely, continue charging for approximately 3.5 additional hours.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide 1 Turn off the notebook and close the cover. 2 Slide the lock lever to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the release lever to the UNLOCK position and slide the battery away from the notebook. Removing Battery Pack Lock lever Battery release lever ✍ You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the notebook is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery while the notebook is in a power saving mode.
Connecting a Power Source Hardware Temperature ❑ The AC adapter or the bottom panel of your notebook may become warm. This is the result of CPU operation and does not indicate a malfunction of the notebook. The actual temperature varies depending on the peripherals and software you are using and the length of time that the unit is in use. ❑ The AC adapter may also become warm when the notebook is off and the battery is charging.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide ❑ If you have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, recharge the battery. ❑ Keep the battery pack in the notebook while it is directly connected to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge while you are using the notebook. ❑ If your battery level falls to less than 10%, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your notebook and insert a fully-charged battery.
Starting Your Computer Starting Your Computer 1 Slide the LCD lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and lift the cover. Opening LCD lock lever Power switch 2 Slide the power switch to the right until the green power indicator turns on. Power Switch Power indicator + Power switch (Windows Me only) When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear. Please select OK to begin initial setup.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Shutting Down Your Computer To avoid potential loss of data, follow these steps to shut down your computer. 1 Click the Start button on the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Shut Down at the bottom of the Start menu to display the Shut Down Windows dialog box. 3 From the drop-down list, select Shut Down. 4 Click OK. ✍ Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents. 5 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The power indicator turns off.
Using Your VAIO® Notebook Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a typewriter’s, but the keyboard has additional keys that perform specific computer-related tasks. Keyboard Function keys Escape key Print Screen key Correction keys Backspace key Shift key Fn key Ctrl key Fn key Alt key Numeric keypad area Windows key Navigation keys Applications key Key Description Numeric keypad area Contains the keys found on a typical calculator.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Key Description Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are used to perform designated tasks. For example, in many applications, F1 is the Help key. The task associated with each function key may vary from one application to the next. Escape key The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel commands. Print Screen key The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of the screen and places it in the Windows Clipboard.
Using the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combinations Functions + F1 Displays Windows Help. + Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. +E Displays Windows Explorer. +F Displays the Windows Find: All Files window to find a file or folder. This is the equivalent of selecting Find and then Files or Folders from the Start menu. + Ctrl + F Displays the Windows Find: Computer window where you can locate other computers.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Indicators Indicators Functions Power Lights when the power to the computer is turned on. Flashes in System Suspend mode. Turns off when the computer is in System Hibernation mode or powered off. Battery Indicates the status of the battery attached at the rear of the computer. MG Memory Stick Indicates the Memory Stick slot is in use. Light On Off Hard disk Data is being read from or written to the hard drive.
Using the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/ Feature Functions Puts the system into System Suspend mode, a power management state. To return the system to the active state, press any key or press the power switch on your computer. Fn+ (F3) Mute on/off Toggles the built-in speaker off and on. Fn+ (F4) Speaker volume Adjusts the built-in speaker volume.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using the Touchpad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device called a touchpad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touchpad. Touchpad Pointer Touchpad Right button Left button Actions Descriptions Point Slide one finger on the touchpad to place the pointer on an item or object. Click Press the left button once. Double-click Press the left button twice.
Using the Touchpad Actions Descriptions Right-click Press the right button once. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices. Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button. Scroll Move your finger along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll vertically. Move your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. (The scroll function is available only with applications that support a touchpad scroll feature.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using a Floppy Disk Drive (optional) You can connect a Sony floppy disk drive (PCGA-UFD5) to the connector on your computer: (USB) To Connect a Floppy Disk Drive ✍ You do not need to shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting a floppy disk drive. Plug the USB cable from the optional floppy disk drive into the (USB) connector on the computer. The VAIO logo on the disk drive should be facing up.
Using a Floppy Disk Drive (optional) To Insert a Diskette 1 Hold the diskette with the label side facing up. 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place. Inserting a Diskette Diskette Floppy disk drive To Remove a Diskette ❑ When you finish using the diskette, wait until the LED indicator turns off and then press the Eject button to remove the diskette.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide 5 Confirm the correct device is selected in the “Stop a hardware device” dialog box. 6 The message “Floppy Disk Drive can now be safely removed from the system” appears. Click OK. 7 Slide the release lever on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the arrow, and then unplug the floppy disk drive from the computer. (Windows Me only) If you remove the USB Disk, the internal memory stick becomes disabled.
Connecting the CD/DVD Drive (optional) Connecting the CD/DVD Drive (optional) You can purchase the optional CD-ROM drive (PCGA-CD51/A), or DVD drive (PCGA-DVD51/A), to use with your notebook. If you use any optical drive when your notebook is running on battery power, the battery life will be shorter. The drive draws power from the notebook through a PC card. DVD-ROM drives play both DVDs and CDs. ✍ Windows Me does not support PCGA-CDRW51.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Removing the PC Card 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the SONY logo facing up. See “Using PC Cards” on page 47 for details. Inserting the PC Card ✍ A protective cover is attached to the lens of the CD-ROM drive at the factory. Before using the CD-ROM drive, remove this protective cover.
Connecting the CD/DVD Drive (optional) To Insert a Disc 1 Press the Eject button. The disc tray slides out. Using the CD-ROM Drive Eject button 2 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up. Push the disc onto the hub until the disc clicks into place. Inserting a Disc Disc 3 Close the tray by pushing it gently. The BUSY indicator on the drive flashes while your notebook is reading data from the disc.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide The Flashing BUSY Indicator Busy indicator To Remove the Drive Remove the PC card from the notebook. See “Using PC Cards” on page 47 for details. Notes on CD and DVD Media Handling CD or DVD Media ❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. ❑ Do not drop or bend the disc. ❑ Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc. The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and cause the drive to malfunction.
Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Your notebook includes a PC card slot. PC cards allow you to connect portable external devices, such as a CD-ROM drive. ✍ The PC card slot can accommodate one Type I or Type II PC card. This slot is compatible with 16 bit card and Card Bus. ZV (Zoomed Video) port is not available. Some PC cards may require that you disable idle devices when using the PC card. You can use Sony Notebook Setup to disable devices.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide 3 Insert the PC card into the PC card slot, front label facing up. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is fixed into the connector. The release button extends. Inserting a PC Card Insert with the arrow facing forward. PC card ✍ Do not force a PC card into the slot, as this may damage the connector pins. If you have difficulty inserting a card, check that you are inserting the card with the correct orientation.
Using PC Cards To Remove a PC Card When the Computer is on. ✍ If your computer is turned off, you do not have to follow these instructions. 1 Double-click 2 The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” dialog displays. 3 Select the hardware device you wish to remove by clicking it. 4 Click Stop. 5 Confirm the correct device is selected in the “Stop a hardware device” dialog box. 6 The message, “PC Card can now be safely removed from the system” appears. Click OK. in the task tray.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using Smart Connect Windows Me You can connect your VAIO® notebook to another VAIO computer that has the preinstalled Windows Me operating system or the Sony Smart Connect 3.0 software preinstalled. You may use an i.LINK® cable (optional) to connect the two systems and then use one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on the other computer. You can also print from a printer that is attached to either computer. Select the STD mode in Smart Connect 3.
i.LINK® Interface i.LINK® Interface Your notebook comes equipped with an i.LINK S400 port. The port is a digital interface (IEEE1394) for high-speed communication. By using your notebook, a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder or other compatible camera that supports the i.LINK interface, the DVgate™ software preinstalled on your computer, and the i.LINK interface, you can easily create and edit your own home videos. For more information on connecting an i.LINK device, see “Connecting an i.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide ✍ The Sony digital video camera recorder is pictured; your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently. Only Sony digital video cameras, and connectors labeled DV In/Out or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. See the manual that came with your digital video camera recorder for more information on installation and use. The i.LINK connector does not supply power to external devices. If the external device requires power from the i.
Connecting an i.LINK® device Adjusting Image Resolution If the images on the LCD do not display smoothly, this may be because the incorrect resolution is selected. To check the resolution, click the Setup button in the DVgate Motion-Monitor window. Point to Settings, then select Low Resolution. The settings you change in this menu affect only the images in the monitor window. Movie data imported to the hard disk and images recorded to DV devices will not be affected.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer's Jog Dial™ control, Memory Stick® media, and i.LINK® interface. An overview of some of the functions controlled by VAIO Action Setup is provided. For more information on changing the settings using VAIO Action Setup, right-click the Jog Dial control icon or , in the task tray and click Help Topics. The Jog Dial™ Control This section explains how to use the Jog Dial control.
The Jog Dial™ Control The Jog Dial control window always appears in the display. It is either in the launcher mode or in the guide mode. Launcher Mode The Jog Dial control window is in launcher mode until a software application is launched or the Jog Dial control window becomes active. When an arrow is displayed next to an item in the Jog Dial control window, you can display a submenu of that item by selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial control button.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Using Guide Mode The Jog Dial control window displays the Jog Dial’s function. Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software If Sony software that supports the Jog Dial control is active, you can use the Jog Dial’s functions that are allocated to that software. For more information on functions allocated to software, see the software applications online Help.
Using Memory Stick® Media Using a Dialog Box When a window such as Screen Properties is active, the Dialog box is displayed in the Jog Dial window. You can select an item in the window by rotating the Jog Dial control. Pressing the Jog Dial control is the equivalent of pressing Enter. Jog Guide Dialog Box Using Memory Stick® Media This new compact, portable, and versatile recording medium has a data capacity exceeding that of a floppy disk.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide What is MagicGate? MagicGate is copyright protection that consists of authentication and encryption technology. Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media. Protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback. ✍ Ensure that the MG Memory Stick media has the MG mark .
Using Memory Stick® Media Inserting a Memory Stick Media Insert the Memory Stick media into the media slot on the left side of the computer until it clicks into place. When the Memory Stick media is properly in place, Sony VisualFlow™ will automatically launch to display the contents of the Memory Stick. Inserting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick Media Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing toward the slot.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide 3 Double-click the Removable Disk (S:) icon to display the contents of the Memory Stick media. ✍ If you cannot find the Removable Disk (S:) icon, take the following steps. Double-click the System icon in Control Panel. Device Manager appears. If you cannot find the icon that you are looking for, click Display all the options of the Control Panel. Click the Refresh button. Removing a Memory Stick Media 1 Ensure that the Memory Stick media indicator light is off.
Using Memory Stick® Media 3 When the button ejects, push it again and remove the Memory Stick media. Removing a Memory Stick Media Media eject button Large image files require more time to load to a Memory Stick media. Using MG Memory Stick Media with Data from Another Device Memory Stick media can be used with compatible devices like a Sony digital video camera recorder or digital still camera.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide For more details on using compatible devices with MG Memory Stick media, refer to the instructions that came with your compatible device, or use PictureGear Help. Using a Compatible Device Write-Protecting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is designed with a write-protect tab to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Move the tab to the right or left to set or release write-protection. Write-protect off Data can be saved on the Memory Stick media.
Using Power Saving Modes Formatting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is formatted for immediate use when you purchase it. If you need to reformat a Memory Stick media, use the Memory Stick Formatter that is provided with the media. Follow the procedures included here. For more details about using Memory Stick Formatter, refer to Formatter Help. Reformatting erases all current data that is stored on a Memory Stick media.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Normal Mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. The green power indicator light is on in this mode. To save power, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD or the hard disk. ✍ For details, see Controlling Power Management Your VAIO® Notebook. in the online manual Customizing System Idle Mode This mode is convenient if you do not need to use your computer for a brief period.
Using Power Saving Modes To activate System Hibernation mode To activate System Hibernation mode, press the key combination Fn+F12. ✍ (Windows 2000 Professional) the Save to Disk Manager message appears, and then the computer enters System Hibernation mode. ✍ Do not move the notebook until its power indicator light turns off. To return to normal mode Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch forward. The computer returns to its previous state.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide ❑ ❑ 66 When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not be able to boot your system properly. You can correct this situation as follows: ❑ Plug in the AC adapter and allow the computer to charge for one hour while the power is on. Do not use the computer during this time. ❑ After one hour, turn the power off and then on again. To charge the internal backup battery fully, keep the AC adapter connected for more than 24 hours after turning the power on.
Connecting Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by connecting any of these peripherals: ❑ Phone line (page 68) ❑ Local Area Network (LAN) (page 72) ❑ CD/DVD drive (page 43) ❑ i.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Connecting a Phone Line You need to connect a phone line to take advantage of online services, the Internet, and Sony Customer Support. ✍ In order to register your notebook online, register your software, or use Sony Customer Support, you must connect to a phone line. You must also register your notebook to receive the extended warranty. 1 Open the phone line jack cover.
Connecting the Internal Modem to the Telephone Line Plugging the Phone Line into Phone Line Jack Phone line jack Phone cable (optional) ✍ Your notebook does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple phone lines. Some of these connections might result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Set the Dialing Mode for the Modem. 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then point to Control Panel. 2 Click the Modems icon in the Control Panel. The Modems Properties dialog box displays (Windows Me). Click the Phone and Modem Options icon in the Control Panel. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box displays (Windows 2000). 3 Click Dialing Properties. The Dialing Properties dialog box displays (Windows Me). At the Dialing Rules tab, and then click Edit.
Connecting the Internal Modem to the Telephone Line Connecting Telephone Cord to Line Jack If your telephone has two modular jacks, connect it as illustrated below. Telephone with Two Modular Jacks ✍ Note: When you complete the connections, you must use your communication software to adjust the settings for your telephone, fax, and communication methods. For details on adjusting settings, refer to your communications software manual.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide ❑ The internal modem of your notebook is set to hang up if the called party does not answer within 60 seconds. You may change this length to less than 30 seconds, which, however, may prevent a connection from being established due to some delays caused by the telephone switch. It is advised to set the length to 30 seconds or more. ❑ If your Internet service provider supports V.90 or 56K, communications of up to 53 Kbps are available.
Connecting to the Local Area Network (LAN) Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection To connect to the network (Windows Me): 1 Right-click My Network Places and select Properties. 2 Click the Identification tab and type in the computer name, workgroup, and computer description. To connect to the network (Windows 2000): 1 Right-click My Network Places and select Properties. The Network and Dial-up Connections dialog box displays. 2 Click Make a New Connection. The Network Connection Wizard displays.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device You can connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse, floppy disk drive, or printer* to your computer. ✍ You can use the optional Sony USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1 series) or the optional Sony floppy disk drive (PCGA-UFD5) with this notebook. Plug the USB device into the USB port. You do not need to turn off your computer. See the manual that came with your USB device for more information on installation and use.
Connecting an External Display Connecting an External Display You can connect your notebook to a monitor or projector. To Connect a Monitor Use the VGA Adapter Port on the left side of the notebook. Plug the display adapter (supplied) into this port. If necessary, plug one end of the display’s power cord into the display, and the other end into an AC outlet.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Connecting a Projector Monitor Projector to Power cord To RGB signal cable VGA Display adapter (supplied) Audio cable (optional) ✍ See the manual that came with your projector for more information on installation and use. To remove the display adapter Press both sides of the display adapter connector and unplug it from the notebook.
Recording from a Microphone or Audio Equipment Recording from a Microphone or Audio Equipment You can record messages, memos, or other recordings in analog by connecting a microphone or other audio equipment to the Microphone/Line in m connector of your notebook and then switching the connector functionality. The Microphone/ Line in connector is for both MIC IN (monaural) and LINE IN (stereo).
VAIO® Notebook User Guide click Properties, select Microphone from the Control panel, and then click OK. 2 From the Microphone panel, click Advanced. The Advanced Controls for Microphones dialog box displays. 3 Click Mic 20dB in Other Controls, and then click Close. Adjusting volume You can adjust the sound device volume for playing or recording. To adjust the volume when playing, double-click in the task tray located in the bottom right corner of the Desktop window. The Volume Control window displays.
Recording from a Microphone or Audio Equipment 3 Click Effective, you can also customize the setting by choosing options such as Time. 4 Click OK. ✍ When recording or using microphone echo, some software options may not be available. To effect the MIDI sound: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel. 2 Click the YAMAHA DS-XG Audio Config icon. (If you do not see the icon that you are looking for, click “Display all the options of the Control Panel.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Adding Memory By adding memory to your notebook, you can increase the speed of data processing, especially when several software applications are open at the same time. Sony recommends memory upgrades be performed by an authorized Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. To find the nearest center or agent, see http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Adding Memory To avoid damage to a memory module from static electricity, follow these guidelines: ❑ Avoid handling and installing memory modules where static electricity can easily be generated (for example, on a thick carpet.) ❑ Before you pick up or touch a memory module, ground yourself by touching a metal surface with your hand. This will discharge static electricity that has accumulated on your body. ❑ Do not remove a memory module from its protective package until you are ready to install it.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide 4 Open the display panel, raise the palm rest toward you, turn it over, and then set it gently on the keyboard. When you turn the palm rest over, gently perform the action in order to avoid breaking the attached cable. Opening the Display Panel Palm rest Palm rest on keyboard 5 Before you remove the module from its package, touch a metal part of the notebook to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body. Remove the module from its protective package.
Adding Memory Installing a Memory Module Empty slot Do not touch any part of the motherboard or the other components inside the notebook. 7 Return the palm rest to its original position by aligning it with the notch on the keyboard and then setting it on the keyboard. Handle the palm rest gently to avoid breaking the attached cable.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Aligning the Palm Rest Notch on keyboard 8 Close the display panel and replace the six (6) screws on the bottom of the notebook. 9 Use the Phillips (+) screwdriver to tighten all six screws at the locations shown below. Removing a Memory Module 1 Turn off the notebook and all peripheral devices. Disconnect the power cord and all cables from the notebook, and then remove the battery. 2 Perform Steps 2 and 3 for “Installing a Memory Module.
Adding Memory 3 Remove the memory module. Before you handle the memory module, touch a metal part of the notebook to discharge any static electricity accumulated on your body. Carefully press down on the release tabs on either end of the memory module at the same time. Pull out the memory module in the direction of the arrow. Removing a Memory Module Perform Steps 6 and 7 for “Installing a Memory Module.” Confirming Added Memory Capacity 1 Turn on the notebook.
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About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO® notebook is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your software titles. For support information, see “For Answers to Your Software Questions” on page 96. Adobe Acrobat Reader® Adobe Systems Inc.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® connector and capture your own video clips and still images. You can edit the clips from your video, add others, and combine clips into new movie segments. You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats. McAfee® VirusScan® Network Associates, Inc. Protect your computer from viruses.
About the Software on Your Computer Netscape Communicator® Netscape Communications Netscape Communicator is an all-in-one Internet tool that makes it easy to browse the web, send Internet e-mail, chat, read newsgroups and compose great web documents. OpenMG™ Jukebox Sony Electronics Inc. OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading audio files from Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services over digital networks, such as the Internet.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Smart Connect (Windows 2000 only) Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Connect allows you to use an i.LINK® cable (optional) to connect your VAIO computer to another VAIO computer that supports Smart Connect. You can then use one computer to copy, delete, and edit files on the other computer. You can also print from a printer attached to either computer. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys and i.LINK interface.
Movie Shaker Movie Shaker This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images (pictures), and music files and then saved in a format most computers can play. Main Window Working Panel E diting trays Clip tray Help Product tray Trash Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click 2 Find the file you want to add. 3 Select the file. 4 Click Open.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide 1 Click the Shake tab. 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray. Shaker Tray 3 Click . A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray. 4 To preview, switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play. ✍ Scenes created with Shaker begin with black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray.
Movie Shaker Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel. 2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray. 3 Drag and drop the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette on the Working Panel. ✍ To preview an Effect, click on the clip in the Working panel monitor. Your clip displays with the new effect on the Effect tray monitor. 4 See help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips/ scenes.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your pictures. Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers, wallpaper, still pictures from MPEG, and even html photo albums. Managing Your Pictures Use the collection feature to manage your pictures.
PictureGear™ How to stitch a panoramic picture: 1 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection. 2 Select the images you want to use. ✍ We recommend 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures. 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker. 4 Select the correct lens and click OK. (If 35mm lens is selected, the prompt does not appear; to select a different lens, click the lens icon.) 5 Click the panoramic icon, near the bottom of the window. 6 Click Full Stitch.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide For Answers to Your Software Questions Acrobat® Reader, Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition, Adobe Premiere® LE (Adobe Systems Incorporated) Web site http://www.adobe.com/ phone 206-628-2746 (fee-based support) fax 206-628-5737 e-mail techdocs@adobe.com hours M-F, 6 AM-5 PM PT McAfee® VirusScan® (Network Associates, Inc.) Web site http://support.mcafee.com phone 408-988-3832 e-mail cybr@nai.
For Answers to Your Software Questions Sound Forge® (Sonic Foundry) Web site http://www.sonicfoundry.com phone 608-256-5555 fax 608-256-7300 e-mail support@sonicfoundry.com hours M-F, 8 AM- 7 PM CT Quicken® 2000 (Intuit Inc.) Web site http://www.intuit.com/support phone 900-555-4688 hours 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Windows® 2000 Operating System, Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer, Word 2000 (Microsoft Corporation) Web site http://www.microsoft.
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Using the System and Application Recovery CDs The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities. You need to connect the optional CD-ROM drive (PCGA-CD51/A), or the DVD drive (PCGA-DVD51/A) drive, to use the System and Application Recovery CDs. (Windows Me does not support PCGA-CDRW51.) Using the System Recovery CD(s) You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or erased.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide If you choose the Full Restore with Format option, your hard disk will be formatted, which removes all the information on the hard disk drive. You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer. This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
Using the System and Application Recovery CDs ✍ Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs. If you have two System Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed. The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete. After recovering your system using the SRCD, you may be prompted to insert your ARCD after restarting Windows®.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide ✍ You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CDs. If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CDs, contact Sony Customer Support. Some applications on the Application Recovery CDs must be decompressed before the installation process begins. Your screen does not change while the files are decompressed. The time to decompress an application varies and may be as long as 30 minutes. To use the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on your computer.
Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your notebook. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you contact Sony PC Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). Troubleshooting your notebook (Windows Me only) When starting your notebook for the first time, the VAIO InitManager dialog box will appear. Please select “OK” to begin initial setup.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide My notebook starts, but my system doesnt start properly ❑ When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not start your system properly. The message “Press to resume, to setup” appears at the bottom of the screen. Follow these steps: 1 Press F2. The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter. 3 Press Ð to select System Time, then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press Enter.
Troubleshooting 7 Select Yes, then press Enter. 8 Use the directional arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes), and then press Enter. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears. 9 Select Yes, then press Enter. The notebook restarts. If your notebook continues to display the message “Operating system not found”, and Windows does not start, contact Sony Customer Support.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide 1 Enable Deep Sleep is selected with a checkmark. 2 The message “Standby function is enabled” is displayed. If the message reads “Standby function is disabled”, click the Enable button. 3 The message “Hibernation feature is enabled” is displayed. If the message reads “Hibernation feature is disabled”, click the Enable button. 4 Click OK and restart your notebook.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the LCD screen My LCD screen is blank ❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. ❑ Check that the power indicator on the notebook is on. ❑ Check that the battery pack(s) is inserted properly and that they are charged. ❑ The notebook may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key to activate the screen. ❑ The display mode may be set to external display mode. Press and hold the Fn key while pressing F7 several times.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide ❑ If you are using an optional Sony USB mouse PCGA-UMS1, check that the mouse is plugged into the USB connector. My touchpad does not work properly ❑ You may have disabled the touchpad without a mouse being connected to the notebook. You must restart the notebook to make the touchpad work again. ❑ If your touchpad is interpreting a single tap as a double-click, you must adjust the button assignments.
Troubleshooting ❑ Check that the diskette is properly inserted into the floppy disk drive. My floppy disk drive icon doesnt appear even though it is connected ❑ Click Start, point to Settings, point to Control panel, and then click System The System Properties dialog box appears. ❑ Click the Device Manager tab. ❑ Double-click Floppy Disk Controller and then click Standard Floppy Disk Controller. ❑ Click Delete. The Confirmation window will appear.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide ❑ If a region code warning appears when you try to use your DVD-ROM drive, it may be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVDROM drive. Check the region code listing on the DVD packaging. ❑ Moisture condensation may have occurred. Leave the notebook idle for at least 1 hour with the notebook turned on. My CD or DVD drive tray does not open ❑ Make sure the notebook is turned on. ❑ Press the Eject button on the DVD-ROM drive.
Troubleshooting 1 Click Start, point to Settings, point to Control Panel, and then click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box appears. 2 Click the Device Manager tab. Double-click Network Adapter and then select “Klsi USB-Ethernet Device Adapter.” 3 Right-click Property (this only appears if the port replicator is attached). 4 Click the Overall tab and then click the “Impossible to use in this hardware profile” box.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide When I click an application icon, the message You must insert the application CD into your CD-ROM (DVD-ROM) drive appears and the software does not start ❑ Some titles require specific files that are located on the application CD. Insert the disc and try starting the program again. ❑ Make sure you place the CD in the tray with the label side facing up.
Troubleshooting My modem connection is slow Your notebook is equipped with a 56K/V.90 compatible modem. Many factors may influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment (such as fax machines or other modems). 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.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide make sure it is off. If the speakers are powered by batteries, check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged. ❑ If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone connector, disconnect the cable. My microphone does not work If you are using an external microphone, check that the microphone is plugged into the Microphone connector. See “Recording from a Microphone or Audio Equipment” on page 77 for details.
Getting Help Getting Help Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the following sequence: 1 VAIO® Notebook User Guide The User Guide (this manual) contains information on how to get the most from your computer, find help, and solve common problems. It also contains product specifications.
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Specifications Model PCG-SR17/PCG-SR17K Processor Mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor 700 MHz* featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology† Hard Disk Drive C/D Partition 20 GB‡ Approx. 40% and 60% Standard RAM 128 MB SDRAM,** expandable to 256 MB†† LCD Screen 10.4" XGA TFT L2 Cache Memory 256 KB (on Die) MPEG MPEG1 Digital Video supports full-screen playback Graphics 3D accelerator with 8 MB SGRAM Sound Capabilities 16-bit CD-quality stereo sound Modem V.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide Power Management Energy Star Compliant Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Battery Lithium-ion Dimensions 10.2" (w) x 0.9" (h) x 8.2" (d) (259 mm x 23.7 mm x 209 mm)*** Weight 2.99 lbs. (1.36 kg.
Index A AC adapter 25, 28 AC power 25 adding hardware 67 peripherals 67 adjusting brightness 37 air circulation 17 Alt key 34 Application Recovery CDs 101 Applications key 34 B Batteries 29 battery pack 26, 29 charging 27 connector 22 indicator lights 22, 27, 36 inserting 26 loading 26 power status 27 rechargeable 25 removing 27 battery power 25 brightness adjusting 31, 37 built-in speaker 22, 37 volume 37 buttons Start 32 C cameras digital video recorder 51 canceling commands 34 Caps Lock indicator lig
VAIO® Notebook User Guide cleaning computer 18 coin-operated telephones 69 computer 115 cleaning 18 condensation 19 lithium ion battery 6 setting up 21 starting 31 troubleshooting 103, 111 connecting CD-ROM drive 43, 47 coin-operated telephones 69 digital video camera recorder 51 floppy disk drive 40 multiple phone lines 69 party phone lines 69 phone line 68 power source 25 Connecting the CD/CDRW/ DVD Drive 43 connectors battery 22 DC In 23, 25 USB 40 correction keys 33, 34 Ctrl key 34 cursor-movement keys
Index connecting 40 disconnecting 41, 49 troubleshooting 108 Fn key 34 combination commands 37 function keys 34 G Getting Help 115 Guide Mode 55 H handling CD media 46 CD-ROM discs 46 diskettes 42 DVD media 46 Handycam 51 hard drive indicator light 22, 36 Hard Drive Partition 53 hardware online support 115 headphone connector 24 Help Getting 115 help 115 I i.
VAIO® Notebook User Guide disposal 6 safety precautions 6 loading battery pack 26 M MagicGate 57, 58 maintenance 17 mega-bass switch 37 memory adding 80 Memory Stick card slot 23 Memory Stick cards 57 microphone 22 troubleshooting 114 microphone connector 24 modem laws governing 6 troubleshooting 112 moisture condensation 19 monitor switching among 37 mouse troubleshooting 107 mouse help 39 multiple phone lines 69 N navigation keys 33 Num Lock indicator light 36 numeric keypad area 33 122 O online help
Index R radio interference 4, 17 rechargeable battery pack 25, 26 recharging battery pack 27 Recovery CDs 101 removing battery pack 27 diskettes 41 floppy disk drive 41, 49 restoring data 101 S screen See LCD Scroll Lock 22 indicator light 36 selecting power source 25 setting up your PC support 115 Shaker 92 Shift key 34 Shut Down Windows dialog box 32 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 115 speakers built-in 22 troubleshooting 113 Start button 32 starting computer 31 startup problems 32 switching display 37 moni
VAIO® Notebook User Guide W Windows Explorer 35 Find window 35 Help 35 key 34 key combinations 35 Start button 32 taskbar 32 Windows 2000 13 Windows 98 taskbar 105 124
